Got the BC Bloombox a couple months ago and after a shaky start and some rocky patches along the way I think we're doing ok. It's a great product: everything is automated on timers (the lights, the drip system) and the staff is really helpful.

This is the box. It is actually quite large but if you have a spare room or basement, it's perfect.




We're still in the vegetation stage with some snags along the way. As you can see, the shelf is pretty low so I had some seedling stretching going on bad.




So I put them closer to the light. Will know better for the next time. It was slow getting roots and I overwatered them too so I put some airtsones in the tank attached to an air pump and flooded the cubes with oxygenated water and mild nutes. I'm using Advanced Nutrients. I also used a fan to strengthen the stems. I di dhtis for 2 days straight.






It worked very well and they started to shape up.




When I had good root action going I moved them into the drip system tub below and started my first full week of nutrients (Sensi Grow A+B, Voodoo Juice, B-52).

It is now DAY 2 in the tub and 18 days under the light. The drip system comes on twice a day for 5 minutes (8:45-8:50 and 4:20-4:25). I have it set 12 hours later so it comes on at night rather than the morning as it is programmed to do.







It's been exciting and nerve wracking and lots of little costs but hopefully will pay off in the end. To be continued...

I think things are looking pretty good. This week couldn't have been easier. Everything was on timers and all I did was sit back and watch them grow, aside from the occassional spray. The Bloombox is doing its thing.

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Just changed the tub nutrients and went on to the Week 2 feeding schedule, which increased the nute strength by 5ml.

So far it's been 11 days under the drip and things are definitely bigger but I'm hoping things still looking good to the more trained eye.

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I've noticed some spots on a few of the leaves and occassional tip discoloration:

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Should there be really good roots coming out the bottom of the pot yet? There is some root action coming from the rockwool but it's still pretty tangled and contained within the pot.

Anybody want to say when they think they can go into the grow chamber? Is there anyway I can tell the sex yet? What if they are males? 1 of them is definitely smaller than the other 2 - might this be a female? They are Nothern Lights by the way...

Things are still growing here and getting a lot bigger, roots forming, etc. but I'm starting to notice a little damage on some of the leaves.

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I just started the 3rd week of nutrients (Advanced) and the strengths were increased.

It is Sensi Grow A+B in 3 gallons of water. 25ML each.
Voodoo Juice - 25ML
B-52 - 70ML.

I am trying to follow their grow schedule but should I be a little cautious? Is this a magnesium shortage? Or are they just hungry?

What do you have to do to get some help around here? Guess my journal isn't interesting enough...

Thanks anyway...

What is your ppm at for your nutrient solution? It could be nute burn..

looks like nute burn. Not sure how this box works but if it's hydro you need to either replace with a weaker solution or water down the current solution.

As for needing help... People don't tend to post requests for help in the grow journals. In fact, others are expressly forbidden to post in another persons grow journal unless they're invited. This is because some people will later use their grow journal as instructions to how others should grow their own and they don't want all the annoying questions and comments getting in the way.

If you need more help, post to the indoor growing or newbies forum and someone will help you shortly.

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I toned down the nutes a lot and got things in order. Still some damage but the newer growth has been ok and now I'm finally in the flowering chamber!





They are definitely a little bit on the tall side. That's one problem with the box: not much flexibility to move lights around. Will know better for the next time.

My PH is again 5.6 and my PPM is only 800. The AN plan calls for Sensi Bloom A&B, more Voodoo Juice, and something called Dr. Hornby's Big Bud. I'm only using the Bloom right now.

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Man, it's hard to see sh*t with the light on! Guess I'm gonna have to get used to it.








It's been 3 days in flowering. They are getting taller for sure. I think the tips might be starting to discolor a bit again - have to watch it.

I brought the PH down from 6.2 to 5.7 and the PPM is up at 820 - keeps going up. Too soon to tell sex yet? Should I trim away the lower dead leaves and such?

sexing is usually from 10-14 days...and even longer. but sometimes they show really early. I've seen males at 6 days.

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damn man that is a nice setup you got there. those plants took off like they owed someone money. must be a good growing enviornment. +rep for just buying the damn thing lol

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