Heyo,
I've been trying to figure out why my grow has not been on track since June 6th, when I switched to 12/12. This is my 1st grow, but had done quite a bit of work researching equipment, building a space to support my grow and its been an enjoyable struggle for me.
My grow is in my attic, it has blown in insulation on the floor, but I've built platforms above that for my foundation. Yes its hot & cold af, but I've learned a lot for addressing both.
I use a 4'x4'x6.5' secret jarden tent, 8" exhaust, 6" fresh air intake, 6" intake from a room below that pulls in A/C (heat during winter). I also have fans inside for general air movement. I'm using SpiderFarmer's SP4000 LED, there are now only three ladies in here, planted in fabric pots and FF/OF soil. I'm using RO water, Silica Blast, CalMag Plus, Liquid Kelp and CNS17 Bloom as the primary nutrients. I use all fwith each watering, except the CNS17 is every other water session.
They're feminized seeds from AMS, (2) OG Kush Extrm 70% Indica, and (1) Kryptonite 50% Sativa dominant. They look great. I did a lot of LST with the Kryptonite, she has over 38 tops on her and takes up half the tent, the OG Kush have four mains with some minor branching each, from topping. Those two are super dense and fill the other half of the tent.
All three look great, but no where near they should be at almost 7 weeks of 12/12.
Initially I figured stagnant flowering due to high temperatures in the attic. So I added the 6" inline fan to tap into A/C from a room below. That has helped with keeping my inside temps mid 80's to low 90's Fahrenheit on the hottest days. One OG Kush Extrm was planter 8 days earlier than the other two. And it's showing the most white pistols all around. The other two ladies are showing but now as much.
Here is a closeup of most mature OG Kush Extrm :
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Here is a picture of the Kryptonite :
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Here is the lighting coming into the attic during lights off period in the early morning :,
Here is the other area in the attic:
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Here's a Pic of blackening it out using 6 mil, black plastic sheeting:
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A) hoping the black 6 mil covering addresses inadequacy of tent zippers and seams.
B) What flower week do I follow now the lighting issue has been addressed?
Appreciate answers, any ideas and feedback.
Cheers
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