SCOTTYBALLS Tribute Grow! Pineapple Express 400w Scrog Waterfarm

Kudzuchron

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There she is! Looking good, so much growth since the last peep. Really filled out the screen :)

The third pic shows some upward movement on the screen threads. Any concern there?
 

nattybongo

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Subbed bro!
Every-ting is looking great! Can't wait to see the end product.

I'm still doing my research but i'll be gettin my WF grow on soon.
I'll be making a journal once it's on teh go.
 

kriznarf

Active Member
Subbed bro!
Every-ting is looking great! Can't wait to see the end product.

I'm still doing my research but i'll be gettin my WF grow on soon.
I'll be making a journal once it's on teh go.
Thanks man. Best of luck with your own grow. I'm loving the waterfarm/scrog. Throw up a link to your journal when you start it up!
 

kriznarf

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There she is! Looking good, so much growth since the last peep. Really filled out the screen :)

The third pic shows some upward movement on the screen threads. Any concern there?
You have have a tiny nose that looks ridiculous on your face.

Not too concerned about the upward movement of the screen. That's pretty much to be expected in the center of your screen where the light is most intense. The lines are tied pretty tight and won't allow too much movement, but i'd rather they have a little give than none at all. In that pic it also looks much more pronounced than it actually is because it's really only that one line on the side that's pushed that far up.

Tapping for green...
 

Kudzuchron

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You have have a tiny nose that looks ridiculous on your face.

Not too concerned about the upward movement of the screen. That's pretty much to be expected in the center of your screen where the light is most intense. The lines are tied pretty tight and won't allow too much movement, but i'd rather they have a little give than none at all. In that pic it also looks much more pronounced than it actually is because it's really only that one line on the side that's pushed that far up.

Tapping for green...
Ha! I wish my nose were smaller ... :evil:

Yeah, after the in person peep last night, looks like it is only pushing up the first thread of that screen. No big indeed.

Tapping for green on that Snoop was bamb! So much clarity in the haze! :hump:
 

AWnox

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Kriznarf! Update Update Update! :) I know it's been 4 days but it's always good and "hope giving" to see your results (gives me confidence in my first WF grow I'm doing :) ). I'm having a bit of trouble with the main stem though, she doesn't seem to find a place to stay "sturdy" in the hydroton. She already has about 4 nodes and her main stem is a bit thick already but she wabbles from side to side when wind hits her or the bucket moves a bit; as though she hasn't "set" in place yet. Any ideas?

P.S.: I put some hydroton around her to support her better so now she doesn't move so my question now would be when would she be ready to bend or LST (shes 14 days today). Seems as though if I bend her now she will most likely fly out of the WF xD and I'm sure I don't want that. When would be a good time to start to LST her or to top her? I just want her main stem to be a bit ticker and sturdier you know.
 

kriznarf

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Kriznarf! Update Update Update! :) I know it's been 4 days but it's always good and "hope giving" to see your results (gives me confidence in my first WF grow I'm doing :) ). I'm having a bit of trouble with the main stem though, she doesn't seem to find a place to stay "sturdy" in the hydroton. She already has about 4 nodes and her main stem is a bit thick already but she wabbles from side to side when wind hits her or the bucket moves a bit; as though she hasn't "set" in place yet. Any ideas?

P.S.: I put some hydroton around her to support her better so now she doesn't move so my question now would be when would she be ready to bend or LST (shes 14 days today). Seems as though if I bend her now she will most likely fly out of the WF xD and I'm sure I don't want that. When would be a good time to start to LST her or to top her? I just want her main stem to be a bit ticker and sturdier you know.
I would def take a look at Dayzt's current grow asap. He's deep in that early LST on his Vanilla Kush and Ace of Spades. Take a close look at his pics, note the extra tie that goes from the base of the main stem to the side of the waterfarm. That's a counter tie that will help keep the base of his plant in place while the top is bent over. This is pretty much required when you're dealing with a plant growing in loose hydroton. I've read that you want to begin your LST when the plant is showing between 3 and 5 nodes, depending on strain, stretch, etc. So you're probably ready to start that training now. Good luck! Start a journal and post lots of pics! Def one of the best ways to get feedback.
 

kriznarf

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Day 27 (12/12) Day 61 (Total)

EC: 1.8 (900 ppm)

Glad to finally have the chance to sit down and write a proper update. This plant is unreal!

I know that I should probably clip a couple of the smaller side branches that are above the screen, but at this point, I just kind of want to let her do her thing.

Took some of Hobgoblit's advice and gave her a quick flush. EC kept creeping up on me. She'd been drinking more than a gallon a day, EC ran as high as 2.7 (1350 ppm) during one of my morning checks. I wasn't able to get any distilled/de-ionized water. Had to make do with "natural spring water" (so probably RO water from who knows where.) Emptied the system, filled her up with a fresh two gallons of spring water and let her run for a few hours. Before I tossed that water, I tested it out at 300 ppm. After the flush, I filled her with some filtered water nuted to 1.5 (750 ppm). Each check since, EC had been dropping a bit while she continued to drink a ton. Been able to slowly bring her back to 1.8 (900 ppm) where she has been stable for a few days.

Upward growth seems to have all but stopped. Though I think you'll be able to see that bud growth is in full swing. Thrichomes are starting to pop up all over. Can't wait to see what she does in the next few weeks!
 

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SCOTTYBALLS

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Looking good kiznarf.. you have been doing all the right things with the flush and keeping your eye on the EC.. you will no doubt have a nice harvest.. dont worry about having a 900 ppm nute strength .. the plant WILL always satisfy the root structure.. the more healthy your roots are the better yeild you will end up. she has already stored up plenty of nutrients for budding just dont try to push it.. you have taken my #1 tip and used it .. less is ALWAYS better.. good job Kiznarf ;)
 

Dr.Amber Trichome

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Awesome gardening kriznarf. Your leaves are so nice and green and the PE has become a freakin BEAST! it looks like its taken over the tent completely.
YOur last update was really helpful for me. I think im starting to catch on to everything a little bit more now that my waterfarm unit is set up in my tent....its getting flushed out for a week as SCOTTYBALLS recommended.. So i started a new journal (the bottom grow in my sig ) .. Im just waiting .. cleaning the unit and waiting on my seed. DEEP BLUE by Breeders Boutique is what i have on the way..and i still have to build a scrog frame .... other than that i should be ready to go.. take it easy.. your kickin ass!!! have a great work week, The Doc A
 

kriznarf

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Looking good kiznarf.. you have been doing all the right things with the flush and keeping your eye on the EC.. you will no doubt have a nice harvest.. dont worry about having a 900 ppm nute strength .. the plant WILL always satisfy the root structure.. the more healthy your roots are the better yeild you will end up. she has already stored up plenty of nutrients for budding just dont try to push it.. you have taken my #1 tip and used it .. less is ALWAYS better.. good job Kiznarf ;)
Yeah, really trying to keep on eye on that EC movement. Just letting her tell me what she needs. Always appreciate the input and encouragement. Thanks man!
 

kriznarf

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Awesome gardening kriznarf. Your leaves are so nice and green and the PE has become a freakin BEAST! it looks like its taken over the tent completely.
YOur last update was really helpful for me. I think im starting to catch on to everything a little bit more now that my waterfarm unit is set up in my tent....its getting flushed out for a week as SCOTTYBALLS recommended.. So i started a new journal (the bottom grow in my sig ) .. Im just waiting .. cleaning the unit and waiting on my seed. DEEP BLUE by Breeders Boutique is what i have on the way..and i still have to build a scrog frame .... other than that i should be ready to go.. take it easy.. your kickin ass!!! have a great work week, The Doc A
Just checked out the Deep Blue. Looks awesome! Can't wait to see how your grow goes. Also, left a little advice in your WF journal about that hydroton. Wash the fuck out of it! Spray it hard! (spray it again) Then let it go for a week in that waterfarm, ha.
 

dapio

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beautiful canopy man how do you do those top drip system buckets they would perfect my future SCROGs! why is there a blue thing hanging on the side as if its meant to drain water were is the reservoir? and if its a top drip system how do you change the res when you are doing a scrog? mind block ugh!

good stuff here though buddy keep it up!
 

mike91sr

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If I'm not mistaken, the tube is to show the water level, and you have a drain at the bottom so you dont have to move the bucket. Not sure how youd refill it though?
 

AWnox

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beautiful canopy man how do you do those top drip system buckets they would perfect my future SCROGs! why is there a blue thing hanging on the side as if its meant to drain water were is the reservoir? and if its a top drip system how do you change the res when you are doing a scrog? mind block ugh!

good stuff here though buddy keep it up!
If I'm not mistaken, the tube is to show the water level, and you have a drain at the bottom so you dont have to move the bucket. Not sure how youd refill it though?
You use the blue tube to empty the reservoir and you pour through the top into the hydroton. What you would do in a SCROG is just have enough space to get a jug in there between the screen and the WF or have some sort of funnel coming into the WF ; either way it's always from the top. That's why you should always place the WF on top of something so that it's always higher than your floor level so the drain tube can effectively "drain" down; into a saucepan or a kitty litter box like I do that holds approx 1 gallon, so fill it up twice and your golden (WF holds approx 2 gallons). Hope it helps.
 

kriznarf

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mike and AWnox have it right. The blue tube is both to measure the water level in your reservoir and to drain it (or to take a sample for your EC/ppm/PH meter.) You refill your reservoir from the top, pouring your fresh/nuted water back over the hydroton. It can be a little tough to understand before you have a waterfarm to play with, but once you get it things will click.
 

cheddar1985

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Day 27 (12/12) Day 61 (Total)

EC: 1.8 (900 ppm)

Glad to finally have the chance to sit down and write a proper update. This plant is unreal!

I know that I should probably clip a couple of the smaller side branches that are above the screen, but at this point, I just kind of want to let her do her thing.

Took some of Hobgoblit's advice and gave her a quick flush. EC kept creeping up on me. She'd been drinking more than a gallon a day, EC ran as high as 2.7 (1350 ppm) during one of my morning checks. I wasn't able to get any distilled/de-ionized water. Had to make do with "natural spring water" (so probably RO water from who knows where.) Emptied the system, filled her up with a fresh two gallons of spring water and let her run for a few hours. Before I tossed that water, I tested it out at 300 ppm. After the flush, I filled her with some filtered water nuted to 1.5 (750 ppm). Each check since, EC had been dropping a bit while she continued to drink a ton. Been able to slowly bring her back to 1.8 (900 ppm) where she has been stable for a few days.

Upward growth seems to have all but stopped. Though I think you'll be able to see that bud growth is in full swing. Thrichomes are starting to pop up all over. Can't wait to see what she does in the next few weeks!
lookin lush fella cant wait to c wot these waterfarms can do thinkin of setting up a whole room of them after chrimbo and seeing your plant floorish as they have gives me that extra push to get it on!! + rep fella stay green
 
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