> Figgy wrote:
>> Hello, friends! I'm Figgy, and just wanted to introduce myself. I just
>> recently became interested in cultivation, and once heard this was a
>> great place to gain info...so here I am!
>
>> I was also hoping to get a bit of feedback from the populace here
>> about my plans, which are as follows...
>
>> step 1:
>> Acquire some top-quality feminized seeds from a reputable source
>> (Leaning toward g13 x BB if I can find it)
>
> stick with cheap or bag seeds until your setup works reliably. You'll
> probably need several crops before you get some good buds. Besides, you
> need to see males and females, so you can use that info to make good seeds
> later on.
>
>> step 2:
>> set up an 8 plant deep-culture system using a system of 8 5-gallon
>> buckets, perlite, 8 air-stones all hooked to a single 40-gal air pump.
>> Using a wide-spectrum compact florescent set to shine 24/7
>
> 5 gal/plant? You are aiming for big plants. My experience is 5' tall
> plants in 6" dia pots, using perlite and ebb/flow hydro 3 times per day.
> note that perlite is very light, so you may need gravel in the bottom of the
> pot to keep it from toppling over later.
>
>
>
>> question, though...anyone have any idea what nutrient levels the
>> strain I'm describing would prefer?
>
>> step 3:
>> construct a scrog over each of the buckets
>
> you don't need the screen until the flower stage
>
>
>
>> step 4:
>> wait untill all plants are vegged
>
> For 4 to 5 ft plants, I have seen 24 days under 18/6 followed by 60 to 90
> days of 12/12 work well.
>
>> step 5:
>> switch out the CF light with a 400 hps (or 2 depending) and set to a
>> 12/12
>
> aim for about 50 watts per sq ft of canopy
>
> also, HPS makes a lot of heat, so you'll have to vent the area. In a few
> years, we should all be able to get great LED lights that run at 25%% of the
> cost and generate lots less heat. Right now, they are too expensive.
>
>
>
>> step 6:
>> wait 59 days, watching for signs of males/hermies (hopefully it wont
>> be a problem, since I'm hoping to get feminized seeds)
>
> some varieties take more, harvest when over half of the hairs turn red.
>
>
>
>> step 7
>> harvest and cure by laying the colas in horizontal rows on sheets of
>> news paper and storing in cool darkness.
>
> watch for mold, don't stack too thick, put a fan on it
>
>
>
>> step 8
>> meditate....
>
>> I do have several questions about scent and temperature control...if
>> anyone has some advice for this, please shoot me an email @ shahadien
>> at hush dot com
>
> temps can get up to 100F with no prob, 110F can be tolerated but they won't
> like it. Not constant of course, just the worst seen during the day.
>
> I've never known of any scent problems, at least not from growing it, but I
> wouldn't exhaust your room to the sidewalk. Consuming it is another
> matter.
>
> -mikey
> --
thanks, mikey.
next question. I think I've finally decided to go with a diesel clone
that a friend is going to retrieve for me. Anyone have any idea what
nutrient levels that strain likes and what ph?
and finally, I'm a total noob to hydroponic gardening...and this is to
be my first attempt at such a thing. can anyone give me a fairly
simple method of determining how to mix my fertilizer to the correct
levels? (I donno how to convert ppm into tsp/gal)
