Grow log #2!

[Pedro de Pacas]

All right, lesson learned for a cabinet grow: the Oasis strain grows very tall...that was one of the reasons I'd chosen KC-36 a few grows ago since it doesn't grow much taller than 2' tall... pistil alert on one of the AS...more blooms!

[Pedro de Pacas]

I was a bit skeptical about LED, but thus far that was the best Ebay score ever!

[jakezking]

Those LEDs make it look like there is some serious AS shakin' on the disco dance floor! If you don't mind me askin' - how much did you get the UFO for on Ebay? Was it a buy-it-now price or an auction where you had to win it? I've read the 90W UFO is equivalent to a 400W HID - what's your take on its impact? From the pictures it looks like it's got a pretty powerful punch!

[Shovelhandle]

looks great... gosh.

ND

[Mr. Clandestine]

Heh... I gotta admit, those 'Aqua Globes' look pretty damn cool underneath the LED lighting.

Aesthetics aside, how well do they work?

[aceanihilator]

Haha... I use the same cups. I get them free from work.

[Pedro de Pacas]

Those LEDs make it look like there is some serious AS shakin' on the disco dance floor! If you don't mind me askin' - how much did you get the UFO for on Ebay? Was it a buy-it-now price or an auction where you had to win it? I've read the 90W UFO is equivalent to a 400W HID - what's your take on its impact? From the pictures it looks like it's got a pretty powerful punch!

$137.52 and another $25.00 for shipping, then another what...$15.00 for Customs fee? Agreed it was an auction, I took a chance and got a good price! :thumbsup:

The verdict's still pending as far as equivalences go - some sources claim 400 watts MH/600 watt HPS for 90 watts of LED UFO...how true that statement is and how effective the UFO actually is on its own remains to be seen. :hippy:

I might try an all UFO grow with the remaining AS seeds once this grow is ready (12/12 from seed too) and see how that goes...though I admit it's pretty impressive so far! :thumbsup:

Aesthetics aside, how well do they work?

Hm, infomecial stuff has a tendency to work best in infomercials, but...I check on the fill level once every morning and the water does seem to be absorbed gradually by the soil. :hippy:

I'm not sure I buy the "As the soil becomes dry, it releases oxygen into the globe, which in turn releases the exact amount of water your plant needs" explanation; but I am testing them out (like the 12/12 schedule from seed and the UFO LED light) and so far it seems to be working!

[Pedro de Pacas]

I lost count! 75 sounds right...

Pulled a switcheroo on Sunday with the lights: The Oasis was getting serious heat burn from the HPS...so I gave all plants a good watering, topped the plant to get rid of the burned pieces and put the UFO above the Oasis and the HPS above the Afghani Specials (which are still short).

Seems to be working fine so far: The Oasis has stopped growing taller and is "ripening" nicely, and the AS' are evening up height-wise, I beleive I have two confirmed female Afghanis and one possible male...I'm keeping track every morning!:hippy:

[Pedro de Pacas]

Pics of the current setup!

[Pedro de Pacas]

Hm...12/12 from seed is taking longer than anticipated, but well worth it, great learning experience! :thumbsup:

The Oasis isn't ready for harvest yet, the trichomes are still clear. Good news about the Afghani Special: out of 3 seeds, 3 sprouted, all 3 are girls! :hippy::thumbsup:

I must say I'm happy with the UFO, it took good care of the AS as it tried to catch up with the Oasis and provided the Oasis with light when it was too tall and getting burned by the HPS.

The HPS really got the AS moving when I did the switcharoo; they are now taller and sport pistils.

Conclusions:

1. While KC Brains seeds' genetics have been questioned by other growers, they have proven to be more reliable than the more expensive Dutch Passion seeds: 3 seeds, all sprouted, all female...and they're cheaper.
2. the 150 watt HPS and the LED UFO compliment each other nicely, I know the HPS can carry a grow from seed to harvest, that remains to be proven with the UFO...though it has impressed me so far.
3. The Oasis grows much too tall for a stealth cabinet grow
4. The organic Shitz nutes seem to agree with the girls, though a little goes a long way
5. I must remember to clean the inside of the cabinet before my next grow...there was still left-over pollen from the prior grow and I've spotted seed pods on the Oasis
6. The local water is "hard"...a lot of calcium, lime and rust in there, even while using a Britta filter; I'm noy sure what else to do...:wtf: