A batch of clones in rockwool - Page 11

Al B. Fuct · #**101** 06-16-2008, 12:42 AM

It was a thread about a 2-week rotation SoG op- I described that any number of times. The thing got too long to use as a reference and folks were not bothering to read what was already there. I wound up answering the same questions over & over, even stuff that was covered in post#1.

firsttimegrowerr · #**102** 06-16-2008, 01:06 AM

Are you going to start a "ASK ALBFUCT" thread?
we need you! haha
Thanks for all the great advise!

Al B. Fuct · #**103** 06-16-2008, 01:20 AM

Thanks for that.

Whatever I write seems to turn into an 'Ask Al' thread.

I probably should make some sort of 'Ask Al' thread to keep folks from hijacking threads I've commented with queries directed at me instead of the thread's topic.

DR. VonDankenstine · #**104** 06-16-2008, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Al B. Fuct

Thanks for that.

Whatever I write seems to turn into an 'Ask Al' thread.

I probably should make some sort of 'Ask Al' thread to keep folks from hijacking threads I've commented with queries directed at me instead of the thread's topic.

Ran into a couple of problems---Maybe you can help sort it out?

1. I soaked the cubes in 5ph for 24hrs----had to add ph down a couple of times(the rinse solution wanted to keep climbing).
2. shook the water out of each cube till the weight was about 25grams
3. took cuttings and used fresh powder---stuck cubes.
4. put in trays and set heat mat to 82 deg.
5. Today is day10, and only 2 out of 10 showed roots.
You posted to use about 1 ml of 50% h202 per liter of water If I read correct-I was only able to source 35% h202-I don't think that would have made that much of a difference though---what do you think? I would like to get this method down--the 10 plants were just a test run but I was hoping to get 80-90% success rate.

Al B. Fuct · #**105** 06-16-2008, 04:39 AM

Of course, you've done everything right.

One thing you've varied from my process is adding pHDown as the pre-soak soln rose in pH. I only set the water to 5 and chuck the cubes in.

35% is used at 1.7ml/L, compared to 1ml/L for 50%, but that would not have made much difference.

What was the air temp in your clonebox?

DR. VonDankenstine · #**106** 06-16-2008, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al B. Fuct

Of course, you've done everything right.

One thing you've varied from my process is adding pHDown as the pre-soak soln rose in pH. I only set the water to 5 and chuck the cubes in.

35% is used at 1.7ml/L, compared to 1ml/L for 50%, but that would not have made much difference.

What was the air temp in your clonebox?

The temp is always 78deg-----the only other thing is we have hard----716ppm's h2o out of the tap----could that make a diff?---I do have an RO if needed----The clones are very healthy that I tried for the test.(their still very green and healthy----just no roots on 8 of them at day 10).--I'm going to set up another test run---any help would be very appreciated(I'd like to get this method down before the 1st). I will set the ph to 5 and toss the cubes in for 24/hrs(no-phdown)

xsupel2chrisx · #**107** 06-16-2008, 05:05 AM

Do clones stay under the light 24/7 while theyre growing theyre roots ?

VictorVIcious · #**108** 06-16-2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al B. Fuct

Thanks for that.

Whatever I write seems to turn into an 'Ask Al' thread.

I probably should make some sort of 'Ask Al' thread to keep folks from hijacking threads I've commented with queries directed at me instead of the thread's topic.

I have often wondered if we could have a format for that type of a thread. Hubert started one like that a few months ago, I know I visited it several times.
Hope you enjoyed your vacation, I am sure you did since your op was being 'run right' while you were gone, BongJockey was spectacular as your stand in, is that were you learned your patience?
An Ask Al thread sound right. VV

firsttimegrowerr · #**109** 06-16-2008, 12:48 PM

Hey Al when you got time check out my growjournal

Harvest Every 2 Weeks Sog Style (pics!!) Master Kush!

any advise
thanks al

Al B. Fuct · #**110** 06-21-2008, 01:41 PM

You know what happens when you come back from holidays? You get the flu from hanging around in airports with kids sneezing their heads off. Bleah. In bed all weekend.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DR. VonDankenstine

The temp is always 78deg-----the only other thing is we have hard----716ppm's h2o out of the tap----could that make a diff?---I do have an RO if needed----The clones are very healthy that I tried for the test.(their still very green and healthy----just no roots on 8 of them at day 10).--I'm going to set up another test run---any help would be very appreciated(I'd like to get this method down before the 1st). I will set the ph to 5 and toss the cubes in for 24/hrs(no-phdown)

The high ppm you're seeing is coming from dissolved Ca & Mg. I have personally confirmed anecdotal evidence that N in clone watering solution seems to slow down rooting by several days, but I've not heard of nor confirmed the same using water high in Ca & Mg.

2/10 isn't good at all. Did you get more popping out in the following days?

I forgot to ask, do you have a heat mat? A proper heat mat set for 30C will speed things along and help consistency of rooting.

Puzzling over this one.