400w Big Bang & Haze/Skunk

[Sunmaid]

Setup
â?¢ 36â?�X20â?�X62â?� Grow tent, mylar lining
â?¢ 400w MH/HPS Cooltube
â?¢ 160 CFM inline fan
â?¢ 4â?� desk fan for circulation
â?¢ Temps range from 76 â?? 79 degrees

Light Cycles
â?¢ Vegetative 18/6 under 400w MH
â?¢ Flower 12/12 under 400w HPS

Growing Medium
â?¢ Soilless mix
1/3 perlite, 1/3 vermiculite, 1/3 peat moss
â?¢ 1 gal. smart pots during veg.
â?¢ 3 gal. smart pots during flower

Fertilizers
â?¢ Advanced Nutrients; Iguana juice grow during veg.
â?¢ Advanced Nutrients; Iguana juice bloom during flower

Other Notes
â?¢ Using distilled H2O

Strains
â?¢ 2x GHS Big bang, fem *see note below
â?¢ 1x Haze x Skunk #1, regular. A Skunkman freebee from SB.

*Note on the Big Bang:
I started out with the fem 5 pack from GHS. I grew 1 seed (which hermied, btw), so math tells me I should have 4 left. :detective1: Right? Well, whilst cleaning my kitchen one afternoon, I found a seed under my toaster (deff not mine!) I checked on my pack and noticed there was only 3 seeds. â??Someoneâ?� (not naming names here) attempted to gank one, lost it or forgot. Anyway, I stuck her back in the pack, leaving me with â?? once again â?? 4 seeds. Well, the time had come to start a new grow. I pulled out my little pack andâ?¦ 5 seeds? :wtf: Is there a bean fearie I am unawares of? I attempted to germ all of them and only 2 popped. Not sure if they are actually Big Bang. Only time will tell.

The Haze x Skunk #1 was germed two weeks later than the Big Bang, since Iâ??ve read sheâ??s a beast. Depending on how well she (cross your fingers and toes) grows, I will likely be topping her once or twice.

By the way, I welcome all advice/criticism. This isn't my first grow, but it is my first grow with an HID and AV nutes. So, please, if you see me doing something stupid, LET ME KNOW! :thumbsup:

Sunmaid Reviewed by Sunmaid on 03-10-2011. 400w Big Bang & Haze/Skunk Setup â?¢ 36â?�X20â?�X62â?� Grow tent, mylar lining â?¢ 400w MH/HPS Cooltube â?¢ 160 CFM inline fan â?¢ 4â?� desk fan for circulation â?¢ Temps range from 76 â?? 79 degrees Light Cycles â?¢ Vegetative 18/6 under 400w MH â?¢ Flower 12/12 under 400w HPS Rating: 5

[Sunmaid]

Yesterday, Big Bang-2â??s leaves were praying towards the light. It canâ??t be reaching for the light as it is under a 400 watt MH and is about 14â?� (35.6 cm) away. The temps have been steady at 78°F (26°C). Anyway, after its 6 hour nap, sheâ??s back to normal. Weird.

Big Bang-1 turned 3 weeks old yesterday. She looks a little small to me. Today I gave her a diluted drink of Iguana Juice Grow. 2mL to 1L distilled water. The water was reading a bit high on the pH scale, about 7ish. So, I added an itty bitty, teeny tiny, almost insignificant pinch of citric acid, which brought it down to 5.

I would like to wish my Haze X Skunk #1 a HAPPY BIRTHDAY today!!! :birthday:

BTW, How do I add images? I guess I need more posts? What is a good upload site?

[Sunmaid]

Ok, I guess I'll try imageshack.

March 09, 2011

Images:
1-2. Big Bang-1 3. Big Bang-2 4. Haze X Skunk #1

[Sunmaid]

...or not? OK then, here's the links. Big Bang-1 Big Bang-1 Big Bang-2 Haze X Skunk #1

[azdesertdweller]

no chemicals yet....let me repeat that...NO CHEMICALS YET...let them stabalize first,get a few sets of leaves,before you start dousing them,then think...molasses...there's a sticky on it..its long but read it all....you got nice color so far,now you need to add the biggest ingrediant...patience....good luck to you sunmaid,i'll be watchin your grow...:thumbsup:

[Sunmaid]

Thanks azdesertweller. I've read that molasses post a couple years ago. I did it once and the bugs liked it too much. However, the one I gave the ferts to is doing really well. I don't intend on giving her more for a couple more weeks.

The Big Bang-2 is starting to pray to the light again. It's 77°F in there right now. It seems she only does this towards the end of the light cycle. It's got about 2.5 hours left. Strange. Is it possible to have too much light?

[GaGrown]

You can never have too much light.. Keep that Halide away from those tender seedlings. At least 2 ft away. The more foliage they have the closer you'll be able to move the lamp. It'll keep them from stretching so much. Getting kinda tall and lanky.. Gives them tendency to fall over causing damage or death.

[Sunmaid]

Thanks GaGrown I've read alot of your advice to other growers and have learned alot! I appreciate you stopping by my log :thumbsup:

[Sunmaid]

Btw, here are some pics of my setup. Sorry they're kinda crappy. Its in a tight spot and its hard to get a full shot.

[Sunmaid]

Excuse me if I missed this somewhere, but I did do a search and came up with all kinds of results. My question is, has anyone introduced their plants from 18/6 to 12/12 by gradually increasing the dark period over a stretch of several weeks? Not that I'm ready for that yet, just curious.