McToker Grows Again ~ CFL/HPS Hempy Bucket ~ Bag Seed

[McToker]

Thanks MRDiff.

Some of the plants, particularly the BA were showing signs of heat stress. The edges of the leaves were starting to curl up. I raised the light from 14 inches to 18 inches to see if that helps. If it doesn't, I guess I'll take it even higher. Canopy temp (while the light is on) is running 80 to 83 degrees with the ambient room (house) temp running 77 to 80. With the light off, the canopy temp runs 74 to 77. The house A/C is always set at 78.

The canopy temp is cooler running the HID than running the CFL's. With the CFL's the temp would climb to 85 and sometimes 86.

Humidity is about 36% with the light on and about 40% when it is off. This is with the humidifier set on high and running 24/7. The exhaust fan also runs 24/7.

The light is currently on a 18/6 schedule. Last time we ended up running the lights 24 hours during vegging. We're thinking about keeping it at 18/6 with dark time during the day (noon to 6PM) to help offset electricity costs. Our electricity is cheaper betwen 9PM and 9AM.

The 10 buckets are taking about 3/4 of a gallon of water/nutes each day. Still running 1/2 strength nutes and the plants seem very happy with that.

McToker Reviewed by McToker on 05-28-2009. McToker Grows Again ~ CFL/HPS Hempy Bucket ~ Bag Seed Mrs. McToker and I were not able to get our second grow going after Xmas as we had originally planned. One of our kids moved back in with us after getting out of the Military. But, heâ??s moving out soon to take a new job up north. Whoopie!!! I told the Mrs. that weâ??ll be free to get naked or grow another crop. She insists that nobody wants to see me naked so, it looks weâ??ll start another grow.:D We thought seriously about ordering some beans but ultimately decided to grow from the Rating: 5

[fdsaasdf]

The grow and your tent is starting to look really nice. Best of wishes to you and your soon to be killer bud

[McToker]

Thanks fdsaasdf ~ We'll take all the good wishes, prayers and karma that we can get.

I was tired of seeing such a difference between the thermometer inside the tent and the remote one outside the tent. Last night, as I was trying to fall asleep, an idea struck me. No, it didn't hurt a bit. I digress. I decided to mount the "outside" temp sensors together on a bamboo skewer stuck in a chunk of artificial flower foam. This way I can have both sensors in the same place and be able to easily adjust them to the canopy height. For the most part, the two are reading within 1/2 to 1 degree of each other.

AK #1, back row center, is by far the thirstiest of all the plants. But then, she (hopefully) is a full week older than any of the other AK's or BA's.

Raising the lamp seems to have helped. Most of the plants have already lost the curling up in the edges of their leaves. Canopy temp is now running 78 to 80 degrees with the light on.

[McToker]

On another note; I've been studying up on growing outdoors in my hot/arid climate. In another thread on the subject, Kush varieties were recommended since they originated from Afganastan, a similar climate. In Cervantes' book, he says that Afgan strains tend to have broad leaves. Both my AK-47 and the Blue Apollo appear to have broader leaves, especially when compared to the one bagseed plant we have in this grow.

My question is, do either the AK or the BA owe any of their heritage to an Afgan strain?

I suppose I could have asked this in it's own thread but figured some of you that frequent this log may know the answer.

[jakezking]

McT, your beauties are looking... well, beautiful! Your whole setup is really kickin' some ass. All of your plants look like they're going to be some serious bushes, with broad leaves and tight nodes. Good growing, my friend!

As for your question, I think the AK47 has some Afghani in its heritage, but I'm not sure about the BA. Sorry I couldn't help out more. Surely someone here will know more.

Continued good luck, my friend!

[McToker]

Thank you my spandex clad Elvis amigo....... thank you very much.

The Mrs. and I have to run to town so, I'll try to get in some research time when we get back.

[lunarose]

Mctoker, I just comment on your heat/humidity problem on Jake's grow (sorry Jake) and didn't realize it was inside grow. I know you have have an exhaust fan but try getting a small personal fan and setting it in the bottom of the tent I use one in my outside GH and it helps it doesn't cool the temps any but just like moving air feels good on us so it seems to with the plants.

[McToker]

lunarose ~ There is a small oscilating fan in the front left corner in the tent. It just doesn't usually get caught in the pics. I guess it's shy.

[lunarose]

Ah, a secret agent fan

[greenatik]

or spread eagle, dressed like madonna

lookin good toker, diggin those long fan leaves.

Ak-47 - Columbian, Mexican, Thai & Afghani - Sativa 65 / Indica 35

"Despite it's aggressive name, AK-47 has many peaceful tendencies. First bred in 1992, the name suggests the power packed in its dark, resinous, compact buds that bristle with red hairs and glistening trichomes. AK-47 has a spiced aroma bordering on skunk, with a hint of sandalwood, but tastes sweeter and more floral than the smell would lead one to expect.

AK has mostly sativa characteristics with one exception: a quick finishing time. The variety was reworked in 1999 to increase stability, so results from seeds are uniform. A tall plant with substantial girth and big fat calyxes, she performs excellently in indoor environments, both soil and hydro, and has been grown outdoors with good results. In low to medium temperatures, this variety produces a denser bud; in high temperatures buds are fluffier and more open, but total yields are roughly equivalent.

The AK-47 buzz is immediate and long lasting with an allert but mellow cerebral effect. Lab tests have rated the THC content at over 20 percent, making it a "one hit wonder" for many smokers. This variety can be a little spacey, but is great for playing and listening to music, or other social activities. AK-47 helped put Serious Seeds on the map with a 2nd place finish in the hydroponics competition and a 3rd place in the overall category at the 1995 Cannabis Cup in the Netherlands."