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hennybov
26-11-14, 06:53 PM
So here it is.
3 fem autos.
now on day 4
things are goin well.
all 3 have broken ground
just put them under blue 300w cfl
just need to line airing cub with some mylar but all is good......... I think

big thanks to budda
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The budda
26-11-14, 08:28 PM
Il give all the help I can bro one thing I can do is grow weed, autos are the Loki man field off expertise I will be bending here ear if anything happens with them I can fix lol
Nice start bro I've just transplanted my just rooted clones so we're on the same smoke time table
Bring on the bud

Oxy
27-11-14, 02:44 AM
you won't go wrong with ^^^^^^^ holding your hand,,... atb chaps you will smash it

hennybov
28-11-14, 06:56 PM
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what are these like. the first one is cracking on the 2nd not too far behind it. the 3rd though i'm not 2 sure about. looks darker than how the other 2 started out and taken a lot longer. they've only been under lights for 5 1/2 days.

also tonight I noticed the perlite has sort of burnt. is this usual.
cheers

The budda
30-11-14, 12:46 AM
Perlite takes on the colour off the soil bro with the water don't worry about like a dye
Don't worry to much about the slower ones just yet mucker when the first set off nice healthy solar panels ( leaves ) lol spread there wings they will catch up with each other just gotta give them time CFLs are a little slower to start with but keep the nodes tight later on
Keep it lit mucker

tuhaku
30-11-14, 06:39 AM
You're off to a good start! I'll be popping in now and again if that's ok.

hennybov
02-12-14, 05:14 PM
good to have you on board

hennybov
04-12-14, 11:59 PM
update

Things are moving along nicely. the old ball an chain has started smelling things so they gotta go into self built grow room in garage tomorrow, I have to get a heater so will be getting a oil filled rad in morning.
question is about fan and filter. this grow is only for 3 plants but the next will be minimum of 5 plants. I have seen this filter fan combo on the bay. and was wondering what this would be like? item no. 251285767273
I have zero experience in growing so would reaaly appreciate some opinions on fan and filters. £150 max to spend I reckon
ta very much

The budda
05-12-14, 12:11 AM
More than cover a 4 or maybe even a 6 inch bro il have a quick search

The budda
05-12-14, 12:13 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/iPower-4-6-8-10-12-inch-Inline-Fan-Carbon-Air-Filter-Ducting-Combo-HPS-Grow-/181153049913

Something like this bro
I can recommend a good uk shop but will have to pm its advertising here if I do it I think bro

ERBURT
10-12-14, 01:56 PM
Subbed up mate good luck with them!

Wot do you think of the cfl?
Does it get very hot?.
I've just orderd 2 for growing
Through out.cant use Hps as it's too
Hot lol.

hennybov
11-12-14, 09:32 PM
hi erburt
the cfl is fine for where im growing, in airing cupboard. doesn't get too hot underneath. generally temps under 30. but hot above it. cheap to run too. I got a small fan per plant and have today setup my extraction/filter. so i'm all ready for the 400w hps soon. check pics, to follow
what are u growing in, ie tent cubord?

hennybov
11-12-14, 09:42 PM
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well chuffed with the fan/filter. well worth the money. no smell. good times!!!

ERBURT
11-12-14, 09:42 PM
Cheers for the info,growing in a small tent mate
Gona be using 2 300w cfls till I get an led.
How hot does the cfl get?

ERBURT
11-12-14, 09:44 PM
Nice little set up mate the girls are loving it.

hennybov
11-12-14, 11:13 PM
cheers man. this forum has helped me heaps. the bulb does give off heat above the reflector I recorded temp at 34.5 I think it was. ive had no problems with the cfl. when I uprade to a tent next year i'l add another cfl I reckon. how many u growing. what size tent. u using a fan filter etc?

ERBURT
11-12-14, 11:46 PM
Sweet,top man,you've recorded the temp
Wasn't expecting that so gives me an idea of heat
Now.ive got a 32/32/63 tent and a shit extractor an
Filter off the bay for 35£ lmfao!....but!....I'm hoping
2 300wers will give me enough heat to have the that on
As at the mo it's not on coz it sucks a cuple degrees off
Them.i haven't got a shade so gona bodge one up.
Running t5s atm 220w.

ERBURT
11-12-14, 11:48 PM
You should look into leds
That's my next purchase
Get more yeild than cfl's.

hennybov
12-12-14, 11:59 PM
yeah might look into one I reckon. I take it your growing inside. i'd say temps would be sweet with the 2 of them. but i'm total novice so don't take my word for it. gonna have a proper loft with a good tent set up for next grow but that's along way off as change in circumstances. but I got all equipment apart from a decent tent. u use the t5 for veg or flower?? those cfl bulbs are feking huge. quality
take it easy man

ERBURT
13-12-14, 12:31 AM
Hoping they gona be spot on for me.
Yeah indoors mate
T5 is for veg but as me feckin lights ain't
Turned up it's budding them for me an all lol.
My grow wasn't sposed to be a proper grow
So I've had to learn a few things and get all the gear
Sharpish so not exactly gone like clock work lol.
Next grows gona be banging!.

The budda
13-12-14, 02:24 AM
The big old hps bud show begins bro

hennybov
14-12-14, 12:46 AM
I'm hoping mines da same. I got all da gear now, same as u. made a few school boy errors but fukit .gotta hps mine like now I think as i'm out of here end of jan. the fan filter is working a treat. highly recommend a good one.
been out for the evening with da mrs, had a few shandys!!
the father inlaw looked after my stepson an was none the wiser. it cracks me up that I got bud growing upstairs an he downstairs. ex mod police, hahahaa
cos I only got 7 weeks here i got to take a hit on yield but its more about the experience for now.
its easier than thought but u gotta have the rifght stuff to do It.

hennybov
17-12-14, 05:51 PM
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I have also put these up in my grow diary.
Not sure whether to put in this section or diary section or both. Answers please??!!
waiting for the dimmable ballast to turn up then these bad boys are getting some action!!!
running out of space so they are going out in the garage. in a little room I built....watch this space

hennybov
17-12-14, 11:46 PM
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hennybov
18-12-14, 07:07 PM
BOOOOOOOOOM the hps setup has arrived.
just now I have hung reflector got it all wired up and bulb in. all this is the groom in garage
Feck me sideways they give of some serios heat don't they. dint realise how much. but I did have it smashed up to 600setting. its gotta super lumen seting too so that's gonna be getting hit hard.

Wont get plants in till 2moro evening as busy 2nite and work tomorrow. just gotta get intake wired up and in place. also gotta cut hole for extraction. then they going in.

do ya reckon smash em with the 600w or 400w??

ERBURT
18-12-14, 08:37 PM
Imence heat ain't it!
Bloody madness!.
Gd luck with it mate.
I'd bung it on 400 see how temps go first
Don't wana fry them now lol

hennybov
19-12-14, 06:02 PM
c wot happens. I had temps recorded at 34 with it on 600. the thermo was on floor and light about 4ft from it. c wot temps do wen put in fans.
pdate later

ERBURT
19-12-14, 07:40 PM
Lol same ere, an I even had my shit extractor on,2clip on fans,big fan on the box they are on
Pointing to light with door open an it done fuck all
Lmao they are proper hot them things!

The budda
21-12-14, 11:17 PM
Dam bro missed the update
We have lift off my friend nice and happy ready for the bud porn

hennybov
21-12-14, 11:43 PM
LET THERE BE LIGHT. the Christmas lights are on
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Light is now further down about 10" from top of biggest plant.
Temp are around 18c at pot level and around 27 top of canopy. bring on da bud.
budda as they are bushy and u said something about canes??
what should I do. get em closer together.
also noticed some leaves are a little droopy
thanks

The budda
22-12-14, 12:30 AM
Nice one bro, you can get the light closer just use the back off your hand to test it
Canes will help spread the branches let the light down into the plant open up more bud sites I use cable ties to tie mine to the cane, try to even them all out bro raise the smaller ones and bend the bigger girl will get a much better distrubution of light looking good Hennyboy

hennybov
23-12-14, 06:13 PM
all caned up. the largest plant is standing at 2ft now.
still on half dose till boxing day I reckon. then will go 3/4 nutes for a week.
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The budda
24-12-14, 07:13 PM
Go with full strength nutes bro I would start to really use the juice now looking good
all caned up. the largest plant is standing at 2ft now.
still on half dose till boxing day I reckon. then will go 3/4 nutes for a week.
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hennybov
28-12-14, 11:11 PM
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Sorry for being side on photos. Normally do on laptop. Being lazy on boys iPhone. Must delete pics from there!!!!

The budda
29-12-14, 01:02 AM
Looks like she's just casting off at the bottom bro , the tops look a bit frazzled but I think it's just the glare from the hps on them can you try to get some pics with lights out

The budda
29-12-14, 01:04 AM
Doh there autos on 24/7 yeh . Lol best get some pics outside your grow area lol

hennybov
29-12-14, 10:06 AM
Will get some pics up later

hennybov
29-12-14, 07:56 PM
here a same sort of pics. it was dark when took them. will try and get some daylight photos up 2moro. the pic of leve in my hand the leave almost crumbles when touched. the two smaller plants look ok, few yellowy leaves at bottom. but the biggest one is what I hve pics of. the top is suffering from the lights I think. so have raised them little bit earlier. check pictures see wot u reckon. thaks
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The budda
29-12-14, 09:58 PM
That's a bit of bleaching / burn bro lights to close to the tops just raise the lights damage isn't bad maybe snip bad bits off tips in a few days we will see how she fairs out but raise the light a few inchs man
I think that is just her casting off her old shade leaves man nothing to worry about a good feed and she will be fine, you have slightly burned them from foiler feeds that's were there stains are coming from but I reckon your grand, you have stopped foiler feeding yeh?

hennybov
29-12-14, 10:02 PM
I have now yes!!!
what are your thoughts on a bit of defoliating? just thinking do I need so many leaves. will open up more light to buds! i'm up for it if your game?

The budda
29-12-14, 10:30 PM
I'd have any that looked ragged out bro to start with lol I like to defoliate a bit from I flip til about week 3 when strech is over

hennybov
29-12-14, 10:39 PM
I'm on it 2 Moro then. Sweet

The budda
03-01-15, 01:09 AM
How's the girls bro ?

hennybov
03-01-15, 07:33 PM
all good mate. temps are sweet, extraction is working a treat. More of lower leaves are starting to die off. will be trimming them 2moro. you still think I can be finished by end of month? out of my place by then. me new place has got a big loft so can't wait to smash the next grow out. but that'l be a while yet. will get some pics up 2moro to show ya how they coming along

The budda
04-01-15, 10:05 AM
Dam I hope so bro but we were always wary off having enough time to do them to finish should be close enough
Fingers crossed and keep it lit mucker nice one

hennybov
04-01-15, 05:21 PM
we'l see wot happens. few pics below. wots da crack with em??

hennybov
04-01-15, 05:28 PM
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I took 5 pictures but this is only one that uploaded. will try again a bit later. also I took it the right way up, displays the right way up on my computer but goes to the side when uploads. I dunno any suggestions??

The budda
04-01-15, 11:29 PM
Alright bro , I've no idea about the pics but will ask for you. Is that the bud that was to close to the light?

hennybov
05-01-15, 03:41 PM
How do. Yes that's the one. Me smaller plants are budding up a lot better. This ones been a quick grower from the start. Gonna try a few more pics later. Does that bud look ok.

hennybov
05-01-15, 04:31 PM
plant 1.

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hennybov
05-01-15, 04:34 PM
plant 2
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hennybov
05-01-15, 04:38 PM
plant 3
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The budda
06-01-15, 12:18 AM
Don't worry about the yellowing leaves bro she's just casting off the old ones she's at that stage
What are you feeding them now ?
I don't think you will be to far off finished by end off the mth hennyboy

hennybov
06-01-15, 07:58 AM
I'm still feeding grow and bloom nearly full dose. The buds look healthy (I think) so wasn't too worried about the yellowing but nice to have mind at ease. As long as it's not a problem I'm easy.
Wot u recommend on nutes from here on?
Won't getba chance to look at her till later as now off to work.
Cheers man

The budda
07-01-15, 01:59 AM
If your in week 4 flower I'd be giving atleast 3 ml grow per litre 4 ml bloom bro ph around 6

hennybov
14-01-15, 05:16 PM
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The budda
14-01-15, 05:26 PM
oh they are gonna love yopu for the flush bro
buds have filled out nicely not gonna be bad haul off bud in a few weeks henny

hennybov
14-01-15, 07:57 PM
more than we 1st thought. next grow is gonna be a big un I hope. debating what to grow. gonna be 5 or so plants I reckon. these autos are a piece of piss really (I say this now) went in blind but again mucho respect for the guidance.

The budda
16-01-15, 11:59 PM
Lol next run you will have me there from the start Mucker we will eat 5 alive

hennybov
17-01-15, 10:36 PM
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The budda
23-01-15, 08:09 PM
How are you getting on mucker?

hennybov
24-01-15, 10:51 PM
hey budda. I been busy with house move an all that. but the girls are dong well. I think!!. gonna upload some photos in a bit for u to cast your eyes over. let me know wot u think mate.

hennybov
25-01-15, 12:07 AM
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25-01-15, 12:10 AM
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Oxy
25-01-15, 12:12 AM
nice work on the pic's mukka,, hello budda man hows tricks? looking grand lads keep it up, mon the next crop

hennybov
25-01-15, 12:14 AM
All of above are 10 days into final flush. are they looking ok??
I can keep these under lights until wedsday evening/Thursday morning. they are in my garage and my house sale goes through Friday. so needs these gone by Thursday pm!!!
I don't have any options to keep growing them so I have to chop this week.
any thoughts woud be very very welcomed.
many thanks

hennybov
29-01-15, 08:27 PM
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First ever harvest. all went well. temps dialled in at around 21' and rh 40/50.
how much we looking at getting when dried??

Oxy
29-01-15, 09:56 PM
feels good don't it .. fucking off the dealer. priceless, nice haul hen

hennybov
29-01-15, 11:15 PM
bloody right it does oxy. yeah fuk em. I took a bit of bud and showed it to a mate who knows his shit. he don't know I grow it and he said it looked well good. we got speaking and he said da bloke that grew that obviously knew wot he was doing!!!!! haha made me feel pretty good and he is none the wiser!!!!
I dint weigh it but i'm hoping at least a couple ounces!!!
time will tell
cheers man

hennybov
02-02-15, 06:09 PM
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Touch under 3 oz's.

not too bad but could have been better. few problems along the way, were pulled a bit early but hey ho. all I really did was plant 3 seeds. added nutes when needed and chopped em down. dried em. they now gonna cure for 7/10 days. then getting on it..
next grow i'm going for 10oz's!!
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