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    Default Bong lords 1st diary mentored by beth

    Hi all and thanks for taking time to check out my first grow diary!
    Big shout out to my mentor Bethmeg for all the help and advice along the way.

    Right here's the important bits:
    Strain:
    -2x incredible bulk
    -1x cookie kush

    Setup:
    1.2x1.2x2m tent
    6" rvk with rhino pro filter for extract
    Passive intake
    300w cfl blue spec for veg
    600w lumi sunblaster hps for flower
    Gt205 nft system
    Gt424 nft system
    Handheld ph pen
    Handheld ec pen
    Humidifier
    Oil radiator on wireless thermostat plug

    Medium/nutrients:
    4" rockwool cubes
    Full range of Dutch pro nutes
    Liquid silicone

    Originally started with 5 but one seed didn't make it then one seedling got cooked . So I now have 3 that have been in the nft trays for 2 days now.

    Had a few issues with environment however thanks to a little help from the mentor I now have temps down to a tee. Lights on 24 and lights off 20. RH set to 60% but not sure if it reaches this figure as every time I check the humidifier is empty

    Tap water I get is background ec of 0.4 and a ph of 8.3. First batch of water is set to ph 5.8 and ec 0.6. Ph drifted up a little so was reset a couple times and is now holding steady at 5.8 in first week of veg

    Few pics:




    This was a few days ago plants have perked up alot since and will update with new pics tonight!

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    The girls are looking alot healthier now that they've had some constant food for a few days. Also moved the cfl light closer cus temps were kinda low with it at that height. Quite surprising how little heat theese bulbs give off.

    The Incredible bulks



    And the cookie kush

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    Hellòooooooooooooo

    We're off

    All going well so far
    Have you lowered the light since the pic was taken or do you mean that is the height its at now?

    It wants to be as close as possible or the girls are gonna stretch too much.

    My cfl above my mom.Its practically touching it.
    The closer the better with cfl,plus it'll give a little warmth.

    Looking forward to my first mentoring gig
    Remember no question is a daft one,if in doubt call me out.
    And plenty of piccies

    Good luck,dear.
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    Whoop whoop here she is!
    The cfl is at the height that is shown on the second lot of pictures. Will lower it later when I pop up first res change tommorow so gonna get that water standing aswell.

    Here's one for ya, what RH should I be aiming for and does that figure want to be constant throughout lights on and off??

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    Yes get that cfl down

    Humidity at this stage needs to be as high as you can get it,
    Ideally it wants to be around 60/65
    Keep it the same day and night if you can.It usually gets higher in the dark hours.
    What day and night temps do we have ?

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    Right moved the light down abit so the girls should get more light now.

    Lights on temp= 22
    Lights off temp= 20

    Humidifier is set to 60% and it does reach this figure I'm just not sure how long it lasts because it's empty every time I check.



    Abit worried about that last one it's the Ck and looking abit droopy, Possibly being over watered. Keeping an eye on her either way

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    Little update, not been on for a few days has some issues with tapatalk. Girls are starting to take off the bigger incredible bulk is on its 4th node just about to sprout it's fifth so gonna start topping that one soon. Still worried about the cookie kush as is still showing dropping leaves. The plant is still growing though so it's just a case of keeping an eye on it, double checked and there's coco balls keeping the rockwool cube from touching the flow of water so the cube shouldn't be too overwatered.

    Ph drifted up to 6.1 so reset to 5.8 due a res change Wednesday so gonna get my water standind tonight when I finish work.

    Also going to build the screen soon. In Oder to clear the radiator. The screen will sit about 18" above the trays. Is this height okay? I can't really go any lower without removing the radiator all together? Also I was wondering what the name of the material you guys use for your screens. I seen alot use a wire sheet cut to size with 1" holes is this okay??

    Few pics to update
    The droopy cookie kush


    And the bigger incredible bulk

    Have a good week!

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    Coming on dear

    It dosent really matter what height your screen goes in at.
    Whatevers best for you really.

    The higher you go the more veg time you will need if scrogging though,bear that in mind.

    You can get nylon scrog screens from ebay but they are expensive for what in effect is a bit of string.
    Ideally the holes want to be 2.5".
    1" is too small.

    I use green plastic coated chicken wire.
    I got a 25 metre roll from the bay for £18 ill get 10 screens off that.
    It can be picked up at b and q but is more pricey there.

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    Good luck on your first grow mate! I'm starting mine soon haha

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    Sweet as a nut! That's my mind at ease about the screen then . I will make it as low as possible while still fitting my radiator in, in order to minimise veg. Will look into that chicken wire because it will save shed loads of time than putting screws every 2.5" and tying loads of string.

    I was thinking of using the FIM method to top, would this be okay?

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