Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: Introduction and First time help

  1. #1

    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Posts
    4
    Thanks
    0
    Been Thanked: 0 Times

    Default Introduction and First time help

    First of hello to everyone, Im a relatively new grower and found the board the other day completely by accident.


    My question, is I've just been out and purchased a new wilma 4 pot to go into my grow tent (600w HPS, 6" out, 5" in, growing in coco). Im just not sure what cycle to put it on as I've never had, or know anyone, who has experience with a drip kit.

    I'm getting clones off a friend so I was going to start with 2 15min drip cycles at first one in morning and one at evening. Is this the best way to start.

    Also, how would I increase as the plants gets older, I know everyone says you'll be able to tell by the plant and Im hoping Ill pick up on this, Im just after a ballpark figure to work around at first.

    Second question is regarding how I work out how much nutrient to put in the resevoir. I've read the post on Ec/PPM and feel Ive got a rough idea of that... But if Im aiming for an EC of .7 then do i just do a mix and aim for that and ignore the concentration my nutrient says to use on the back?

    Finally, do I have to take in to account for hard and soft water when doing Ec/PPM as we live in a relatively hard water area.

    Thanks in advance for the advice
    ~acenicho

  2. #2

    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Floating about 3ft above where I think I am.
    Posts
    855
    Thanks
    0
    Been Thanked: 31 Times

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by acenicho View Post
    First of hello to everyone, Im a relatively new grower and found the board the other day completely by accident.


    My question, is I've just been out and purchased a new wilma 4 pot to go into my grow tent (600w HPS, 6" out, 5" in, growing in coco). Im just not sure what cycle to put it on as I've never had, or know anyone, who has experience with a drip kit.

    I'm getting clones off a friend so I was going to start with 2 15min drip cycles at first one in morning and one at evening. Is this the best way to start.

    Also, how would I increase as the plants gets older, I know everyone says you'll be able to tell by the plant and Im hoping Ill pick up on this, Im just after a ballpark figure to work around at first.

    Second question is regarding how I work out how much nutrient to put in the resevoir. I've read the post on Ec/PPM and feel Ive got a rough idea of that... But if Im aiming for an EC of .7 then do i just do a mix and aim for that and ignore the concentration my nutrient says to use on the back?

    Finally, do I have to take in to account for hard and soft water when doing Ec/PPM as we live in a relatively hard water area.

    Thanks in advance for the advice
    ~acenicho
    Hi Acenicho,

    Welcome to the forum mate and congratulations on taking your first step to independance.

    I use a flood and drain system so I can;t help on the dripper much to be honest. Again I,m using clay pebbles as opposed to Coco so you are probably better off waiting for someone else re: those questions.

    Re; The nutrient pack instructions. To a degree ignore what it says on the packet. They want you to use as much as possible so that you buy more but rarely do you need to go to the full strength that they say on the packet. Stick with your .7 see how the plants go and take it from there. If you get nute burn (tips of leaves browning and crispin) then drop the level down. If the plants are looking slightly yellow in colour from the bottom up then you want to up the nutes slightly. If they are looking lush and green then keep doing exactly what you are doing. Rule of thumb is to start low and work your way up. No-one has ever killed a plant by under feeding it, yes it slows growth etc and all that but does,nt kill it. Over feeding or over watering WILL kill so be warned. Less is more as they say and work your way up from there.

    RE; EC/PPM in hard water, take the reading for your water prior to adding any nutes. i.e. your water (without anything added) may be .1 or .2 for example. Take that figure away from your calculations. i.e If you are aiming for 0.7 and your base water reading is 0.2, then you aim for 0.9.

    Hope it all makes sense. Sorry I could,nt help on everything.

    Good luck
    Work to live life. Don't live life to work!!!!!

  3. The Following User Says Thank You to syanlar For This Useful Post:

    HomeGrower81 (02-02-12)

  4. #3

    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Posts
    4
    Thanks
    0
    Been Thanked: 0 Times

    Default

    Thanks very much for the quick and helpfull reply mate. You've cleared a few things up that were annoying me.

  5. #4

    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Floating about 3ft above where I think I am.
    Posts
    855
    Thanks
    0
    Been Thanked: 31 Times

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by acenicho View Post
    Thanks very much for the quick and helpfull reply mate. You've cleared a few things up that were annoying me.
    Your welcome fella, good luck with the grow

  6. #5

    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Deep underground in my secret nuclear bunker.
    Posts
    1,303
    Thanks
    11
    Been Thanked: 718 Times

    Default

    Well done on venturing into the world of growing and welcome to TT.
    Plant a Seed
    ........&........
    Free the Weed

    https://www.thctalk.com/gallery/showg.../500/ppuser/11

  7. #6

    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Posts
    4
    Thanks
    0
    Been Thanked: 0 Times

    Default

    Thanks for the welcomes guys??!?

    Noone out there with any advice on my wilma setup though?

  8. #7

    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    down the road, first left, 3rd house on the right
    Posts
    90
    Thanks
    0
    Been Thanked: 7 Times

    Default

    i use wilma, i started on 4 x 15mins a day at first, on my first grow, but after reading on here im gonna start with less next time, 3x15. im no expert btw, i got 8 pot wilma set up,i also grow in rock wool so not quite the same, good luck any way m8

Similar Threads

  1. introduction
    By Trancepants in forum Introduce Yourself
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 03-12-10, 10:17 PM
  2. Introduction
    By jqnature in forum Introduce Yourself
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 01-02-10, 01:58 AM
  3. Introduction
    By deandeane in forum Introduce Yourself
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 05-10-09, 01:12 AM
  4. Introduction
    By Ziggy in forum Introduce Yourself
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 13-01-09, 06:24 PM
  5. introduction
    By rolling roscoe in forum Introduce Yourself
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 13-01-09, 06:23 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  


THCtalk.com Disclaimer - You must be over 18 years old to view/use this site .THCtalk.com does not encourage growing Cannabis or possessing Cannabis. Learning how to grow Cannabis instructions should be for educational purposes only. All Information contained in this web site is for: Historical reference, Scientific reference and Educational purposes only. Visitors to this website are advised against breaking the law as It is illegal to smoke, grow, or possess cannabis in the UK and some US States