dankdreamz
Active Member
My two Purple Punch seeds sprouted on 1/14/10 (They were planted in Rapid rooters). Since I haven't finished my closet I decided to just go 12/12 from seed.
I am using 4 Hydro Farm 24W T5 HO 6400k Bulbs. First time using T5's and I must say I am pleasantly surprised. They have done a great job so far. For flowering I am going to use my 600W HPS. I say for flowering because I have turned the lighting cycle to 18/6 since I just harvested.
My plants have sexed and I am left with one positively identified female and one possible male. I am doing a LST grow which might develop in to a SCROG later down the line depending how well she responds to being on 18/6 for her first time ever. I will not be mentioning the possible male until I'm sure.
She is growing in a blend of
60% Coco Fiber
20% Soil
15% Sand
2% Blood Meal
2% Bone Meal
1% Diatomaceous earth
During the first two weeks I sprayed the soil with a mixture of 1/4 Tsp. Molasses & 1/4 Tsp. Vitamin B1. Just to get the roots and microbial life a little boost.
I had an idea. Every time I see a clone it has the tips of the leaves trimmed. After reading up on it I have found out that doing so tells the plant to stop focusing on the leaves that were trimmed and to focus on root growth and growing new leaves. So following that train of thought I decided to trim the First set of leaves.
No idea if it did anything because this is my first time with these lights and doing a LST.
When I water I use 1 Tbsp. of molasses along with 1/2 Tsp. Cal Mag and if there are any going to be any signs of nitrogen deficiency i will add a little Bat Guano (4.5 water soluble) to the brew.
I am using large metal staples to hold her down and they have been working great. Slight bruising because I was being a little to forceful when I would re-set the staples.
All in all I am quite happy so far. She has responded better then I had hoped and she is proving to be quite bushy. She went on 18/6 on Feb(2)/24/10. I hope she responds well to going in to 18/6 since I would like to get her at least one foot taller.
Well that's all for now.
Pictures speak a thousand words and since I am always lacking in words here's a couple pictures.
https://www.rollitup.org/grow-journal-discussion/306590-purple-punch-lst-12-12-a.html#post3837218
- Link to the discussion.
Welcome to questions, comments and advice.
I am using 4 Hydro Farm 24W T5 HO 6400k Bulbs. First time using T5's and I must say I am pleasantly surprised. They have done a great job so far. For flowering I am going to use my 600W HPS. I say for flowering because I have turned the lighting cycle to 18/6 since I just harvested.
My plants have sexed and I am left with one positively identified female and one possible male. I am doing a LST grow which might develop in to a SCROG later down the line depending how well she responds to being on 18/6 for her first time ever. I will not be mentioning the possible male until I'm sure.
She is growing in a blend of
60% Coco Fiber
20% Soil
15% Sand
2% Blood Meal
2% Bone Meal
1% Diatomaceous earth
During the first two weeks I sprayed the soil with a mixture of 1/4 Tsp. Molasses & 1/4 Tsp. Vitamin B1. Just to get the roots and microbial life a little boost.
I had an idea. Every time I see a clone it has the tips of the leaves trimmed. After reading up on it I have found out that doing so tells the plant to stop focusing on the leaves that were trimmed and to focus on root growth and growing new leaves. So following that train of thought I decided to trim the First set of leaves.
No idea if it did anything because this is my first time with these lights and doing a LST.
When I water I use 1 Tbsp. of molasses along with 1/2 Tsp. Cal Mag and if there are any going to be any signs of nitrogen deficiency i will add a little Bat Guano (4.5 water soluble) to the brew.
I am using large metal staples to hold her down and they have been working great. Slight bruising because I was being a little to forceful when I would re-set the staples.
All in all I am quite happy so far. She has responded better then I had hoped and she is proving to be quite bushy. She went on 18/6 on Feb(2)/24/10. I hope she responds well to going in to 18/6 since I would like to get her at least one foot taller.
Well that's all for now.
Pictures speak a thousand words and since I am always lacking in words here's a couple pictures.
https://www.rollitup.org/grow-journal-discussion/306590-purple-punch-lst-12-12-a.html#post3837218
- Link to the discussion.
Welcome to questions, comments and advice.
