Barney's Farm - Tangerine Dream - Waterfarm!

kriznarf said:

I've seen less green in rainforests! Looking great, Dayzt. Seven weeks into flower and still a ton of fresh pistils. So much fattening up left to go. I've read about Tangerine Dream (like many other sativas, I would imagine,) taking a long time to finish. I hear it's definitely worth the wait, though.

What are your thoughts regarding some of the brown tips on the leaves (especially notable in the 3rd picture.) Just a little nute burn? Under control?

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Hey kriz - I hear ya, this girl likely has another 4 weeks or so to go - the ripening seems to be speeding up a bit more now though, so we'll see. I'm having to tie-up almost all of the taller stalks now, as they start to lay down to sides and up against the sides of the tent...

Some of the stalks are showing more brown leaf-tips than others - I was having a bit of a problem with a strong nute solution for a week or so, and some tips burned a bit on me - she seems to be drinking more water than using the nutes, so when the water goes down, the ppms acutally increase. I'll be changing out the rez tomorrow night, and plan to dial-back my ppms in the fresh solution to about 1000ppm or even a bit less - then see how she reacts.

budhuger said:

Hi D, is looking great, still long way to go, this sativas tend to pack on the last weeks and I think you definitely go over a lb.
The plant still very green, I think its going to take like 4+ weeks more.
Thanks for the pictures, keep them coming......Nice grow!!!

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Thanks budhuger - yeah, she's got a ways to go yet I agree. I think it has around 4 weeks or more to go yet as well... but it's no rush. She's starting to speed up now though, as the tops are really leaning more and more each day, so... we'll see what the next 3 weeks bring.

I'll try to get some more 'creative' pics - see if I can get better close-ups and some other perspective angles from outside of the tent. Look for more probably Wednesday night...

DankBudzzz said:

Amazing grow I just hope they fill in and then I'll def pick up a pack. You have more bud on that then my ten plants combined

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Thanks man - yeah, I'm hoping they fill in quite a lot more yet, but keep in mind this is just a 400w light... if I had a 600 watt in there, things would be quite a bit denser I would expect.

Took a few more pics this evening with my older camera to see how they'd turn out compared to the new camera... it appears to automatically adjust the color a bit better - have a look. I took some shots from other angles and perspectives than before - some are really blurry - sorry 'bout dat!

I also took a really quick low-quality video and will try to post it up here in the next few days...

Enjoy!

















....and from the bottom up....

Okie, here goes... have a look peeps, and let me know what you think! I know the quality sucks - had to use my old camera - still need to get the faster memory card for the new camera to get some HD vids...enjoy!

[video=youtube;DaSHkfspoBM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaSHkfspoBM[/video]

What kinda fan are you using? It seems kind of loud. Plant look amazing. How many more weeks you think she's gonna need?

thats absolutely beautiful man. looking great!!
i agree dial down ppm a little, id say 800-900 for a week then back up over 1000 to c if she needs it/dont like it/burnt.

mr2shim said:

What kinda fan are you using? It seems kind of loud. Plant look amazing. How many more weeks you think she's gonna need?

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Lol...I have 3 fans going in there, 1x intake fan at the bottom (~250 CFM), 1x mini fan at the top - blowing down and across the top canopy / bottom of light, 1x fan on the filter which 'sucks' air in through it and out the back-top (~375 CFM I think). When the tent is closed, you can't hear that much so I don't even notice it.

Thanks for the kind words! I'm hoping this girl will be ready to flush in about 4 weeks, but I'm not 'counting' on it... she's get as much time as needed. At the rate it's packed on the weight just in the past 3-4 days though, it's looking like things are starting to speed up a little.

matatan said:

thats absolutely beautiful man. looking great!!
i agree dial down ppm a little, id say 800-900 for a week then back up over 1000 to c if she needs it/dont like it/burnt.

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Thanks matatan - I agree, when the rez gets changed out this evening, I'll be dialing the ppms down to just below 1000 and see how she reacts. I kinda get the picture of a mouth that's 'constantly full' and yet I keep piling in the food..lol... I'll give her a break for the next week or two and then bump it back up a little towards the final 2 weeks as it finishes up. I've seen a few TD grows journaled on here where they went over 80 days flower and ended up suffering heat-stress and what-not... I'm going to try and avoid that - shouldn't be too hard with just the 400w..we shall see!

Expect more pics than usual in these final weeks - I'm trying to capture the progression of ripening for future reference...something tells me we'll be growing this one out again soon!

Looks really good man +rep

pure insanity! your girl is unbeilievable.. from watching her grow from a seedling to this is just jaw dropping! awesome gardening.

Tripp10966 said:

Looks really good man +rep

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Dr.Amber Trichome said:

pure insanity! your girl is unbeilievable.. from watching her grow from a seedling to this is just jaw dropping! awesome gardening.

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Wow, thanks guys for all the nice comments! Anyone out there thinking of growing out the Tangerine Dream should seriously consider this method - the waterfarm/scrog seems to be a good fit for this plant - every time I open the tent I'm amazed at how well it's grown, even just under this 400w light. When this grow started, I was pumped to think I could possible get over 10 zips from one plant... now I'm wondering how close to an elbow this girl will yield!

I was playing with the new camera this evening and all of the pics I took ended up no good..lol... except this one.... enjoy!!!

Looks amazing. Good work chap.

mmmmmm goood.. that is one D-lishous looking bud D! I can see why you wanted to get a new camera after growing this beautiful babe! What an experience it must have been for you. Im so impressed by your grow and ottermunkey and bagderbadgers oh and ScOOTTY's! i am DEFinATly going to grow this way one day! You guys are truely amazing and i look up to you so much. As i beginner i have just been using soil. I think i have gained enough knowledge with soil that i am prepared to take a new direction and how could i not want to do waterfarm! Its so mind blowing. Thank you so much for taking your time to present such a wonderful journal. I will be using it as a tool for my waterfarm grow... Enjoy your delicious Tangerine Dream. I hope to try it realllll sooon myself. Peace Dr. Amber Trichome

wow dude that is amazing. That plant looks delicious. Was this from a fem seed? Either way That is one nice plant.

nice grow D. im growing tangerine in soil in soil right ,but will most diffently try the water farm next grow
in 3 or so months. very nice work man keep it up

Hey Dayzt, just got my waterfarm. Super excited to get started on this next grow. I'll be starting a journal for sure. Went to town drilling holes in the upper piece. Wondered if you thought I had enough or if I should sneak a few more in.

Dr.Amber Trichome said:

mmmmmm goood.. that is one D-lishous looking bud D! I can see why you wanted to get a new camera after growing this beautiful babe! What an experience it must have been for you. Im so impressed by your grow and ottermunkey and bagderbadgers oh and ScOOTTY's! i am DEFinATly going to grow this way one day! You guys are truely amazing and i look up to you so much. As i beginner i have just been using soil. I think i have gained enough knowledge with soil that i am prepared to take a new direction and how could i not want to do waterfarm! Its so mind blowing. Thank you so much for taking your time to present such a wonderful journal. I will be using it as a tool for my waterfarm grow... Enjoy your delicious Tangerine Dream. I hope to try it realllll sooon myself. Peace Dr. Amber Trichome

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Thank you so much Dr.A. I'm honored to be considered an inspiration to your endeavors! Any questions or comments are welcome as always, especially ones that inflate my ego! lol...jk. I really do appreciate your input and kind words!!

youngdog said:

wow dude that is amazing. That plant looks delicious. Was this from a fem seed? Either way That is one nice plant.

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Yes, this is from a feminized seed. I germed 2 - 1 was a dud and the other was quite vigorous right from the get-go... Thanks for the props youngdog - welcome to the jungle!!

native stoner said:

nice grow D. im growing tangerine in soil in soil right ,but will most diffently try the water farm next grow
in 3 or so months. very nice work man keep it up

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Thanks man - yeah, so far I'm not missing the soil. With this kind of result, it's hard not to admit that hydro is the way to go... but it will be interesting to see the difference in taste/smoke etc...

kriznarf said:

Hey Dayzt, just got my waterfarm. Super excited to get started on this next grow. I'll be starting a journal for sure. Went to town drilling holes in the upper piece. Wondered if you thought I had enough or if I should sneak a few more in.

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Sweet kriz!! Looks like you're ready to get'er started!! Your top-bucket looks like it has the perfect amount of holes drilled. That's about exactly like mine looked after drilling, you've maybe even got a few more than me... I think the idea is to get as many as you can without risking the strength of the bottom that it needs to hold the hydroton and roots. If you see how thick the bottom stem is on my plant, you can kind of get an idea of how much weight that would be, and then there's the water flowing through it constantly adding a bit more weight... you get the idea.

So I'm excited to see you start! Are you doing TD?

kriz put that link up when u start, i will b following along for that ride.
also dayzt whats next for you? whatever and whenever it is link me too

kriznarf said:

Hey Dayzt, just got my waterfarm. Super excited to get started on this next grow. I'll be starting a journal for sure. Went to town drilling holes in the upper piece. Wondered if you thought I had enough or if I should sneak a few more in.

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I did mine the other week having been inspired by SCOTTYBALLS and DAYZT journals. Think I've done less holes, but maybe slightly larger. Does it look ok??

Thanks!

Nicely done!!!!

zamzia said:

I did mine the other week having been inspired by SCOTTYBALLS and DAYZT journals. Think I've done less holes, but maybe slightly larger. Does it look ok??

Thanks!

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Looks good to me - keep a close eye on your hydroton though, because you don't want any of it to fall through the holes... The hydroton I got with my waterfarms is smaller, and I think mine would fit through those holes. Looking good though - great to see another inspired grow!

matatan said:

kriz put that link up when u start, i will b following along for that ride.
also dayzt whats next for you? whatever and whenever it is link me too

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Hey matatan - the next grow will be 2 identical waterfarms, side-by-side in my bigger tent. I'll be growing using this same method exactly, except with 2x 600w MH/HPS cooltube lights. The strains are going to be: Barney's Farm - Vanilla Kush, and TGA Subcool - Ace of Spades. It should be VERY interesting what the 600w lights will do with this setup...can't wait!!

4betshove said:

Nicely done!!!!

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Thanks man - I'm watching your grow too, keep it up!