My 3rd Journal....4 assorted Indica ladies
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2014 1:13 pm
Hey all, I'm back for my third journal! After my 2nd journal here, the LA Confidential, I wasn't able to document my Kush grow due to serious back complications that kept me pretty heavily medicated....thankfully my girlfriend was kind enough to take over for me, with amazing results. Silver lining and all.
For those who aren't familiar with me, I'm a medical cannabis user who only grows Indica, usually from seed, and love the high CBD strains. I grow in a Fox Farms soilless mix, 50/50 Ocean Forest and Happy Frog to start with. Over time, I have amended this with earthworm castings and dolomite lime....For my last 2 grows, I did a thorough weeklong purge with pure RO, harvested, pulled out the root ball, and then reused the mix...this is the third grow this way.
I use a 2*3 closet in a spare bedroom with the SS400, and depending on the time of year, I use a humidifier, a de-humidifier, a ceramic heater, central air and 2 fans to maintain a very steady temperature and RH. I have an in-closet shelf set-up, which is very nice for keeping the canopy at the right level under the light...for me, I like them between 12-18 inches away.
This grow, I have selected the following Indica strains...back from my first grow, a tasty Blueberry
Returning from my last grow, CBD Magma, a sweet, very heavy bud producer with high CBD and high THC..
Also from my last grow, Critical Kush...very aromatic and a heavy stone. Great for sleeping...
And finally, a new lady called Fruity Chronic Juice...so far she's looking a little weak...
I began 13 days ago using the warm, wet paper towel in a Tupperware container method until the seeds sprouted, which took 5 days to get to a healthy size, ready to plant. Last week, I planted them in my mix that was soaked with water and SuperThrive, and covered them in plastic wrap to maintain moisture. I removed the wrap after they grew enough and began misting them with pure RO. This is what they look like 8 days after sprouting. Yesterday, I began watering them with 1/3 strength Pureblend pro grow, CalMag and Superthrive in RO...they look pretty happy to me, other than the Fruity Chronic Juice seeming a bit slower to get going.
I do have a question about the UV lights...I noticed this last grow that the visible "frosty" trich development seemed to drop off a bit...do these UV tube lights need to be replaced after 1 year of constant use, or are they ok as long as they come on?
That's about it this time, thanks for visiting! Any comments, questions or associated thoughts always welcomed!
Thanks, ICB
For those who aren't familiar with me, I'm a medical cannabis user who only grows Indica, usually from seed, and love the high CBD strains. I grow in a Fox Farms soilless mix, 50/50 Ocean Forest and Happy Frog to start with. Over time, I have amended this with earthworm castings and dolomite lime....For my last 2 grows, I did a thorough weeklong purge with pure RO, harvested, pulled out the root ball, and then reused the mix...this is the third grow this way.
I use a 2*3 closet in a spare bedroom with the SS400, and depending on the time of year, I use a humidifier, a de-humidifier, a ceramic heater, central air and 2 fans to maintain a very steady temperature and RH. I have an in-closet shelf set-up, which is very nice for keeping the canopy at the right level under the light...for me, I like them between 12-18 inches away.
This grow, I have selected the following Indica strains...back from my first grow, a tasty Blueberry
Returning from my last grow, CBD Magma, a sweet, very heavy bud producer with high CBD and high THC..
Also from my last grow, Critical Kush...very aromatic and a heavy stone. Great for sleeping...
And finally, a new lady called Fruity Chronic Juice...so far she's looking a little weak...
I began 13 days ago using the warm, wet paper towel in a Tupperware container method until the seeds sprouted, which took 5 days to get to a healthy size, ready to plant. Last week, I planted them in my mix that was soaked with water and SuperThrive, and covered them in plastic wrap to maintain moisture. I removed the wrap after they grew enough and began misting them with pure RO. This is what they look like 8 days after sprouting. Yesterday, I began watering them with 1/3 strength Pureblend pro grow, CalMag and Superthrive in RO...they look pretty happy to me, other than the Fruity Chronic Juice seeming a bit slower to get going.
I do have a question about the UV lights...I noticed this last grow that the visible "frosty" trich development seemed to drop off a bit...do these UV tube lights need to be replaced after 1 year of constant use, or are they ok as long as they come on?
That's about it this time, thanks for visiting! Any comments, questions or associated thoughts always welcomed!
Thanks, ICB