Controlled Environment Agriculture by Shrubs

Shrubs First

Shrubs First

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No way I could only enter one variety. No way to decide which is best. I would have to enter one for each category..
And for that, it's best to get a booth and receive 50% off all entries.
 
purrrrple

purrrrple

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mihjaro said:
Can you provide possible pumps which are capable of pressurizing the Rain Drip PC drippers?

I've only used these drippers with a normal household spigot for watering flowerbeds in the past. I bought an Ecoplus 396 and it definitely did not deliver 1GPH when I tested it with 3 drippers setup inline. More like 1/3 or 1/4 GPH. All I know is that my household pressure is like 70-80 psi and I can't see the Ecoplus "aquarium" pumps delivering close to that.

I was going to try the basket style drippers but I can't find specs on the pressure they need.
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Really the size of your pump would depend on the amount of drip lines and the length of hose. I've seen people using 2+ HP pumps for larger applications. Those raindrip PC drippers were made to be used with oversized pumps. It takes some experimenting to get your drippers down right but it's really nice to automate your garden's watering system so you can focus on other things.

Shrubs if you do decide to automate your garden (and I know I sound like a H&G cheer leader) I'd reccomend atleast researching a product called drip clean. Although I have no idea the actual science behind it I can tell you for 100% certainty it has helped me in the past to prevent salt buildup especially in my drippers and drip lines. Just a suggestion.

I prefer the Eco1500 or the Little Giant that is the same shape because, like you said, it sucks from the bottom rather than the side and can pump in shallow water.
 
Shrubs First

Shrubs First

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I would definitely use Drip Clean. I know all about H&G's. I sound like a CANNA cheerleader.

Thanks for the experienced knowledge. :hug:
 
Shrubs First

Shrubs First

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Updates tomorrow, there's a lot to catch up on. Hope everyone who made it to the HTCC in Denver got some great
meds and had an awesome time.
 
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jesushadafender

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I didnt make it to the cup but I went to the indoor gardening expo. Really good stuff there. I heard the samples at the cup were subpar and had numerous people tell me the BHO/wax there was absolutely terrible. Most of the dank I guess was coveted amongst the crowd being passed around...
 
Shrubs First

Shrubs First

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jesushadafender said:
I didnt make it to the cup but I went to the indoor gardening expo. Really good stuff there. I heard the samples at the cup were subpar and had numerous people tell me the BHO/wax there was absolutely terrible. Most of the dank I guess was coveted amongst the crowd being passed around...
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Dude I hear you. Word is the biggest sponsors won most categories. I'm real sorry, need to get this $ to you.

Been so busy, potting all day for the next 2 days, if you come up I could have the check at the disp. waiting for you.
 
purrrrple

purrrrple

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Hey Shrubs if you do end up doing the drip system check out a product made by a company called Metafim. Google 'Metafim Mod Flat 4 Way'. They are like the rain drip PC fittings but have 4 drip lines coming off each fitting rather than one. They work awesome and distribute the water nice and even. I feel they make for a much cleaner setup rather than having 8 million single drip lines off your main line(s). Some people use all 4 lines for each plant and some use just 1 or 2. I love em'.
 
purrrrple

purrrrple

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And are those infinite breeze fans back there on the wall? If so, do they work well? I've been contimplating buying a few, just wondering how functional/durable are they? Have any break on you yet?
 
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mihjaro

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Hey Shrubs, looking at pictures of your flowering area, it's hard for me to tell if your lights are fixed in the vertical direction or not. Are you raising them for the pics?

If they are fixed, how did you decide the proper height?

Love your work by the way. If my parents were dead, I'd be out there running a licensed grow as well.
 
Shrubs First

Shrubs First

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purrrrple said:
Hey Shrubs if you do end up doing the drip system check out a product made by a company called Metafim. Google 'Metafim Mod Flat 4 Way'. They are like the rain drip PC fittings but have 4 drip lines coming off each fitting rather than one. They work awesome and distribute the water nice and even. I feel they make for a much cleaner setup rather than having 8 million single drip lines off your main line(s). Some people use all 4 lines for each plant and some use just 1 or 2. I love em'.
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More great advice. ^^

purrrrple said:
And are those infinite breeze fans back there on the wall? If so, do they work well? I've been contimplating buying a few, just wondering how functional/durable are they? Have any break on you yet?
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Yea the fan is decent. It's the only Infitebreeze I have and it hasn't broken yet. Not sure about the warranties, and I don't know if they come in 21" size, which is my favorite.
Air King's have 2 year warranty and move a ton of air in the 21" size.

mihjaro said:
Hey Shrubs, looking at pictures of your flowering area, it's hard for me to tell if your lights are fixed in the vertical direction or not. Are you raising them for the pics?

If they are fixed, how did you decide the proper height?

Love your work by the way. If my parents were dead, I'd be out there running a licensed grow as well.
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They raise and lower with relative ease. I keep them spaced around 30-36 inches from the canopy. I receive the best growth at this
distance.

Who cares what parents think. I am lucky mine fully support whatever I do. But even if they didn't, fuck it.

Thanks for the words. Overgrow the government man.
 
Shrubs First

Shrubs First

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I forget, but someone was telling me of their Rhizotonic vs Roots Excelurator. Here are my Rhizotonic roots after week 4 Veg.



I bet R.E from H&G produce similarly beautiful roots. But I just don't see a reason to switch. Just look at that beautiful Rhizome.
 
teddiekgb123

teddiekgb123

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mihjaro said:
It's not that. I'm having to be around to help them out in their old age and they would never move out west.
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I second the respect. It's a tough thing. Don't know where ya live but there are medical states on the east side of the country. It's turning into quite the gold rush out here in MI.
 
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