Thanks
So I popped to the regular shops today to pick up a few bits n bobs, some clean watering cans etc.
I need to get a big bucket for mixing the water in and a few bits but at least some stuff is off the list. Got some regular twine for LST. I hope twine is suitable enough
THAT SHOULD BE FINE.
So do you think not having an intake fan is ok? and relying on natural flow coming in from the lowest vent? Would smell be a problem if this was open? Or does the filter/fan that is high up force the smell upwards and through that, if that makes sense?
I HAVE A 1.2 X 1.2 AND I HAVE A PASSIVE INTAKE. AS LONG AS YOU JAVE NEGATIVE PRESSURE YOURE GOLDEN.
I've just checked temp in the garage, about 13c, so pretty cold right now, though its attached to conservatory and then to house, so hopefully the heat will build up
I tested our tap water with the EC stick I got. After testing straight from the tap and into measuring jug, the EC light was flashing between 0.6 and 0.8 - so presumably its 0.7? After trying a couple of hours or so later, it seems to do similar alternating between 0.6 and 0.8 but then occasionally flashes the 1.0 and 0.4 too :O (tho seems to mostly be on around 0.8). I'm guessing that EC must increase a touch as exposed to air etc?
IM NOT FAMILIAR WITH YOUR EC STICK BUT 0.7 SOUNDS ABOUT RIGHT.
So it looks like my hard tap water might cause a few issues going forward.
I've been reading through (new poster so won't let me put a link "New Growers Guide To Canna Coco And Nutrients", thread #159865 )
It says in there
I have Rhizo so be good to use it, but daft question....would this be for starting the seedlings off too? in the paper towels?
USE RHIZO FROM THE START. I ADD A FEW DROPS TO THE WATER THE SEEDS SOAK IN DURING GERMINATION AND ADD IT TO THE SPRAY BOTTLE TOO.
Mind, I do plan to at the very least use bottled spring water for the germination, but then go to tap water once its in the coco. So I'm thinking it really just means once its in the medium.
I USE BOTTLE WATER FOR THE SEEDLING STAGE FOR THE SAME REASON
SWITCH TO TAP WATER WHEN THE PLANT IS ESTABLISHED BEYOND SEEDLING STAGE.
In Canna A,B it says there are versions of Canna A/B available for both hard and software areas :/ No indication on my bottle what type this is for, tho local hydro shop so I'd assume it should be right.
MINES THE SAME DONT WORRY I JAVE HARD WATER TOO.
In the EC stages, it says "Seedling Stage" - EC 0.4-0.6. Would I be right in thinking thats +0.4 to 0.6? As will be a bit hard getting to that when starting at 0.7/8
(so therefore around 1.2ish)
NEVER GO BY FEED CHARTS, START OFF 0.2 ABOVE BACKGROUND EC AND THEN RAISE IT IF THE PLANT LOOKS PALE OR REDUCE IT IF THE PLANT LOOKS TOO DARK GREEN.
At the shop I picked up some grow bag long trays....initially thinking that they would be convenient with the length fitting 2 or more pots in them. However I read also that you should always empty out the run off to stop the plants soaking it up and affecting the PH negatively. Balls!! But the airports, they're raised dome like at the bottom, so will this still be a problem? No issues with buying new trays to sit them in though, will be difficult draining off from the grow bag trays so probably not my finest idea.
USE SOME BATONS ACROSS THE RIM OF THE GROW BAG TRAY TO SUSSPEND IT ABOVE THE TRAY. YOY WILL NEED TO REMOVE THE RUN OFF AFTER FEEDING.
So torn still on whether to go a few of the same, or try and mix it up. If I mix it up main concern will be the drying/curing if chopping at different times, as I was originally thinking of drying in the tent once the grow is done, that way being able to use the carbon filter for the smell etc
START WITH THE SAME STRAIN, EVEN THEY WILL THROW DIFFERENT THINGS AT YOU. ALL STRAINS HAVE DIFFERENT PHENOTYPES WHICH WILL GROW DIFFERENTLY.
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