It’s definitely slowed down since 2015/2016 which sucks but looks like we got a good little group goin in here still!
I mean true but there’s always more to learn too. Like I’m still learning as well and I’ve been growing for a decade now lol always new things coming around too with new products and techniques and nutrient lines and equipment etc. lol it’s a lot to keep up on honestly Sent from my iPhone using Grasscity Forum
I forgot like 99% of what I’ve learned from back then so I feel like a complete rookie this round once again lol and yeah sooo many new products and breeders I had no clue where to start.
Bad photo but I went to check the tent after work and saw mycelium growing on the casting/kelp top dress... honestly forgot that was a thing but it’s a good sign!
I took a couple year break myself. All you have to remember are the environmental conditions you're trying to be in. That's it mainly it. Whether you're organically growing or some other method, the plant needs the same nutrients and minerals, do your research and you'll be fine. If you see a soil mix that's working for lots of folks, and feed chart from bottled nutes that's working for multiple people, all you have to do is copy it and you're good. (GRANITE YOUR WATER ISNT SHIT). If so be aware and go with RO and mix tap and RO every other water and plain RO between. Easy as that. All you need is a bag seed from some smoke you know is good, a good environment, and enough lighting for your expectations and you're golden. My first ever grow some 10 years back was in a closet, fox farm soil and nutrients, 4x 4ft T5 bulbs in 6500k with 2700k cfls between the 2 bulb fixtures and on the perimeters. Lined with aluminum foil and that's where it all started. The smoke was absolutely respectable. Basically it's like riding a bike. I've been back at it about a year or so and have picked back up relatively quick. I also transitioned from coco to no til. Lots of research and reading done before I I ordered my amendments.
Sounds like your first grow went better than mine^ lmaoo Environment is gonna be the hardest part for me, after this grow I’ll really have to look into what I need and how to get proper temps/RH where I’m at. How are you liking notill vs coco?
Loving it. The most lazy I've ever been. Of course once the work is done up front. I make a foliar once a week and that's it. Haven't had to dive in to teas or anything. My goal is to create high quality compost and castings to be able to create the most water only system possible combined with topdressings and my IPM foliar. As far as dialing in your environment, look in to the ink bird controllers on Amazon. They're nice and easy to work with. You could have a humidifier or dehumidifier whichever you need on a controller. For temps in a tent, I always had to control it by my house thermostat to get the right temp in the room it was in. Now I have a dedicated room so I have a portable AC unit in it. In the winter my heater is connected to the temperature and humidity controller. When the room hits 75 the heater kicks on until the room hits 85 then shuts off. During the summer my portable AC kicks on as needed when the room hits 85
That’s why I liked it before, if you take care of your soil (which isn’t a lot of work) everything else just kinda falls into place. I do wanna try coco with dry amendments like Mr. Canuk does tho, it seems interesting. I’m not so sure I’ll ever have a heater/AC unit for my grow, I’m just doin it for fun and not taking it thatttt seriously. We’ll see tho lol.
Got my fan, filter, heat mat and heat mat thermostat today (VivoSun sponsor me). Light will be here tomorrow and the seeds have been soaking for 24 hours! About to see dirt soon finallyyyy. Also got the mulch on and I’ve always loved the look of it lol
Got the light in finally, it’s a 240w in 3500k/660nm. It is brightttt but comes with a dimmer which is really cool... excited to see how the plants like it!
Hellyeah man can’t wait to see how it goes! Gonna be awesome! Hope you’re having a great weekend! Sent from my iPhone using Grasscity Forum
Stuck at work all weekend but gotta pay off the equipment somehow haha I splurged compared to when I grew before. Enjoy your day man
Exciting stuff! New life with the seeds! Man I can’t wait to get fancier in the future and have stuff like that! That’s awesome
Might be fancy but it’s not expensive at all man, go grab one. They’re Bluetooth and hook up to an app and it still logs the data while you’re not home.
The AvT x 3BOG freebie I popped was a dud, replaced it with another but it was a very light coloured small seed so we’ll have to see...