Small Closet Grow Log

[DOUGAL25]

Week 1

Well I got my license so I figure it's time to give a little back to this site. For now, a small closet grow op is the best for now. Time for a few details...

Strain : Barney farm's Blue Cheese (fem)
Grow Medium : Fox farm's ocean forest soil
Lighting : 150w HPS, (2) 40w 2700k CFL's (supplemental side lighting)
Nutes : Miracid (cheaped out on veg), Earth Juice bloom, Beastie Bloomz, superthrive, unsulphured molasses
Techniques : Topping + LST
Flowering time : 9-10 weeks

I have no pictures during the 2 month process of veg. However, this plant was topped once and had its side branches trained. Whenever chop n training, it will take additional veg time to grow back out. I was aiming for a broad horizontal canopy that would ensure distribution of light.

It will get its last transplant today to ensure fresh nutes for flowering, pH balance, and rootbound prevention.

I will try and update weekly (sundays) from the beginning of flowering to pruning.

DOUGAL25 Reviewed by DOUGAL25 on 04-05-2010. Small Closet Grow Log Week 1 Well I got my license so I figure it's time to give a little back to this site. For now, a small closet grow op is the best for now. Time for a few details... Strain : Barney farm's Blue Cheese (fem) Grow Medium : Fox farm's ocean forest soil Lighting : 150w HPS, (2) 40w 2700k CFL's (supplemental side lighting) Nutes : Miracid (cheaped out on veg), Earth Juice bloom, Beastie Bloomz, superthrive, unsulphured molasses Techniques : Topping + LST Flowering time : 9-10 weeks Rating: 5

[DOUGAL25]

Final transplant was completed 5 days ago. No shoots were LST'd until today, in order to let her recuperate from from the transplant stress. The four main shoots were the only that needed to be tied down. A few more fan leaves were trimmed in order to allow air flow and light to penetrate deeper.

Next watering will just be tap water + 1 Tbs molasses. I feed every other watering (EJ bloom). Molasses is applied every other plain water feeding.

Pistils are now showing at almost every node.

[Darkone7]

Congrats on getting your licence.
Those are quite the healthy looking bushes you have there,awesome job and good luck.

[MTbudman]

I agree, great looking bush...lol
I'm interested in watching your grow, as my flowering will be done in a closet too.
How long do you run your fan? Only when lights on?

[DOUGAL25]

Hey guys, I appreciate it so far

How long do you run your fan? Only when lights on?

As of now, I've just had the fan running while the lights are on. I need to figure out some extension cords tho, because I do want air circulation 24 hours.

The "bush" is still showing signs of early flower stretch, hopefully it will end within a week! :stoned:

[DOUGAL25]

Here's some pic updates - the server wouldn't let me post last nite.

Started using beastie bloomz and removed a few more fan leaves.

My biggest issue is the two stalks in the middle. They are outgrowing the side shoots and are stealing a lot of light. I may have to figure out a way to tie them down, if there's enough room.

Time to sit back and watch some flower development :stoned:


Ps.
Happy holidays! :rasta::smokin::rastasmoke:imp::detective1::jointsmile:

[DOUGAL25]

Woops :stoned:

[DOUGAL25]

Whats up everyone.

Bud development is looking nice now. She got full strength nutes today. Yesterday added some sugar water + yeast in a gallon jug to get some CO2 going.

1 Quart dechlorinated lukewarm water
1 packet yeast
3 cups sugar

This recipe should last for 2-3 weeks. I like to add CO2 in flowering anyway possible.

Vertical growth appears to have stopped. Now it's all horizontal (bud) growth! :stoned:

[purplekush989]

looking good man:thumbsup: are you still adding the molasses?

[DOUGAL25]

looking good man:thumbsup: are you still adding the molasses?

Thanks purp! I'm adding 1 Tbs. molasses every 4th watering, in just plain water. I know I could use it more often, I just don't want to risk nute lockout that I've read can happen.



Latest issue is efficient side lighting. Might have to pick up another 40w CFL to give all of the sides supplemental light.

:stoned: