Al B. FAQt - Page 102

Phinxter · #**1011** 09-07-2008, 10:27 PM

Al B. a buddy of mine recently gave me a 50 pack of rapid rooter plugs for cloning to try out his method... which he says gets him 100% strike rate in 6 to 9 days.
he failed to mention how moist he leaves them

have you ever used or seen rapid rooter plugs used and if so how much moisture would you recommend.
the packaging says to soak in water to rehydrate them however i notice this leaves them soaked.
they are very sponge like so i squeezed out excess moisture leaving them only damp as you describe for RW cubes.
any suggestions from anyone thats used these please chime in as i dont want to waste 40 or so clones due to not knowing how to use these rapid rooters.
here is a link to the exact same product
High Tech Garden Supply

Al B. Fuct · #**1012** 09-07-2008, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by firsttimegroww

Albf im trying to do sog as well and you said cut everything on the bottem 1/3 AND all branches that are longer then a couple inches?
But Almost ALL my branches are longer then a couple inches, if i cut them all off i will just have the main stem. Is that right?

In SoG, you're looking only to grow the top cola an the few buds down the mainstem from it. Should wind up looking like these:

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Originally Posted by Return of the Spork

Ill tell you what, this is the first thread I check when I get on the forums. I learned method from everywhere else, I learned details from you.

heh, thanks

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Originally Posted by Old in the Way

I don't think I have anything "going on" in the veg room other than the original stretch a week ago immediately following germination.

ah, ok

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I can clone for sex by week 4 or 5 instead of waiting for preflowers right?
Or whenever the plant has suitable branches?

Nope. Have to wait until there are preflowers before you can sex them.

Folks, the rate of questions and posts in this thread is starting to get out of control. I'm putting about 6h+/day in this now to cover them all and that's become excessive. I have to get more done in my own op. Apologies if I don't get to your queries for a day or two, but I gotta get my own house in order.

potroast · #**1013** 09-08-2008, 01:12 AM

Thread closed temporarily ...

Al B. Fuct · #**1014** 09-17-2008, 12:33 AM

OK, thread's back open. I'm still pretty busy, so if you have a query, please be patient.

GypsyBush · #**1015** 09-17-2008, 01:06 AM

Welcome Back...!!!

Phinxter · #**1016** 09-17-2008, 01:13 AM

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! great to have you back.
1st question i have is regarding LED lights to supplement my 2 x 23 watt cfl ... ok ok just kidding. LOL sorry
really tho my question maybe should be in your clones section.
i have been getting much better results cloning since reading your thread on the subject . my question is this regarding 1 strain i have "urkle" and its very bushy.
i have 2 choices in clone material from this plant would you recommend shorter clones with softer lighter green new growth or longer clones with a thicker more mature stem?
clones are rooted in rapid rooter plugs in a clear tupperware tub with the lid on under a 4 tube T5 and hand watered with tap water

Al B. Fuct · #**1017** 09-17-2008, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Phinxter

1st question i have is regarding LED lights to supplement my 2 x 23 watt cfl ...

Won't work worth a damn unless you use an Aerogarbage with 50% molasses, 50% Carbo Load and 50% fulvic acid.

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i have 2 choices in clone material from this plant would you recommend shorter clones with softer lighter green new growth or longer clones with a thicker more mature stem?

Stem material which has gone woody will set root, but the fresher material is usually quicker to root and more vigorous. Ideal cutting material is fresh growth with a thick stem, >5.5mm dia seems to be a good target.

fitzyno1 · #**1018** 09-17-2008, 03:47 AM

Hi Al, welcome back.

Around a month ago you were comparing circulating DWC to flood and drain.
Now, one of the problems you mentioned with the circulating DWC was that it could overflow, because the roots could clog up the exit pipe, for the nutrients.
This here exit hole...
Attachment 195353
I thought that if i got mesh, hot glue the mesh 1/4 the way up from the bottom of the buckets (inside the bucket offcourse), i could prevent the overflow from happening, but now i'm skeptical, because the roots might grow into the mesh and make matters worse.
This is the nylon mesh i got...
pots 004.jpg
It has 1mm holes. The buckets are 5 gallon and the plants will be fully grown.
What do you think?
Would it be possible to clog the 'hole' mesh up?
Or do you see anything else that could go wrong?

Al B. Fuct · #**1019** 09-17-2008, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by fitzyno1

Hi Al, welcome back.

Around a month ago you were comparing circulating DWC to flood and drain.

I was? I did? Are you sure it was me?

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Now, one of the problems you mentioned with the circulating DWC was that it could overflow, because the roots could clog up the exit pipe, for the nutrients.

This really doesn't sound familiar. Can you link me to what you say I said?

Where's pix of the rest of this system?

Phinxter · #**1020** 09-17-2008, 03:58 AM

AL B. in your mind is there any hydro method that is suitable for rooting clones or will this always be a hand water due to the clones tender needs ?
granted it gives me a reason to be in my grow room a couple times a day to check on them but just like you i too can be a lazy stoner at times and forget my clones