Mini Aeroponic Garden

[GypsyBush]

Oh! so I woke up this morning and decided to take a few more shots to share with you guys...

I'm sorry if I am not saying much and just posting pics, but there really isn't much to say...

The lights go on, and off... the water gets replenished... when I change the res I usually add 1/2 t 1 oz of Bloom Juice... but no other nutes...

They seem happy... overall I guess... I have a few leaves here and there that sometimes curl a bit... sometimes have dried spots on them or dry tips or something... but they are right next to healthy leaves... so I pull the dead stuff and just keep on trucking...

I am hoping the buds will fill in a bit more... this is only week 5, so... it's possible...

Hope you guys enjoy the "bud shots"... lol...\

Gypsy...

 

[AsbestosToast]

Looks good gypsy. Looks like you have the room, why didn't you let them veg a little longer?

 

[AEROGROWER76]

are u growing these using stock aero lights?

 

[AsbestosToast]

unless I'm mistaken, he's using the aerogarden light plus some extra cfl's, plus a 150w hps.

 

[GypsyBush]

Looks good gypsy. Looks like you have the room, why didn't you let them veg a little longer?

I have always grown full sativas out doors... throwing handfuls of seeds in a field... and coming back months later... to dozens of 10 foot plants... if no one found them first... or a stupid goat or something ate them...

With this being my first time growing indoors, I figured the best way would be to run a test model... have you ever watched "Mythbusters"????? they always do a small scale test before hand, to see what they might expect...

Also, add to that the fact that I like miniatures... rc planes...etc... so I took it as a challenge to grow a miniature garden in somewhat confined space of a room...

Remember, I do have the room, but at the same time, ALL staff have access to the keys... and I am not here 24/7... keeping it small has kept paranoia away... I doubt a judge would convict me of trafficking if I have 1 oz of buds on 5 inch plants...
I hope that sheds a light into where I'm coming from... I'm just learning...

are u growing these using stock aero lights?

No, I didn't think they were enough, and I still don't... despite some people's success with it...

unless I'm mistaken, he's using the aerogarden light plus some extra cfl's, plus a 150w hps.

Actually I am not...

As it is right now, I have:

1 x 100 watt MH from HD
2 x 70 Watt HPS from HD
1 x 35 Watt Hps from the electric shop
6 x 26 watt CFL 2700 k from HD

WITH THAT BEING SAID... PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING...

I have more money invested in lights, and I am burning about the same electricity as a 400 watt hps... and I am not getting the same light...

So I ordered a 600 Watt Hps and a 8" cool tube, which will be cooled by a 265 cfm cage fan...

The intent is that the next phase of testing will call for 4 trays with 4 clones each, staggered 2 weeks apart... that way I will harvest at least the same amount as this harvest every two weeks...

If that works, then I will consider moving to real size experiments...

Uh... As for the AG lights and base... hehehe.... they are being used in a different part of my experiment (check sig), but I'll post a few pics for you to see...

As for the reality of things...

The AG has paid for itself in the education it has provided me... but I must admit to what some of the real experienced growers here say aboutt the AG.... it is just an overpriced container....

If you keep using the pump after the roots reach the water, you run the risk of stem rot, and over-watering killed 2 out 4 new clippings I took...

So what the AG is doing for me right now, any plastic container would... really...

Anyways, before you think I am bashing it... read what I have posted... I love my AG and have had a lot of fun so far... but it is just a plastic tub... for me... right now....

Thanks for the interest guys....

Here are a few pics to illustrate what I said...

How do you like the hydroponic Ice Bucket...???? ....lol...

Gypsy...

 

[GypsyBush]

Just to make sure I was clear...

I am buying the 600 Watt HPS with the 8" cool tube, for 30 dollars more than what I have invested in these lights... WITH SHIPPING...

I wanted a 400 so I bought a 600 with a cool tube...

If you think you want the 250, go for the 400..

150... buy the 250...

I guarantee you that you will save money.... if you stick with it long enough, you will figure out that you need more light to do a better job...

Honestly... I am planning on putting the 600 over 4 trays in a 48 wide x 48 tall x 20 deep grow tent...

So I see no reason a 400 wouldn't work in your space (Toast)... and it would be soooooo much better than a 150...

A kick ass fan is a must, so I'm putting one in....

Again mate just my opinion...

Cheers...

Gypsy....

 

[AGSteve]

i hate to admit it but a hps is on my shopping list. after an extraction fan and carbon filter.

any hows you babies are looking nice bro.

 

[K1Ng5p4d3]

yeah, your lookin fuckin badass gypsie. Its amazing what one can learn in the span of one grow aint it?? LOL comin from me - K1NgN00b. But yeah, i know that i should be wantin to upgrade to hydroponics by the time im ready to grow this time comin up, especially lookin at how dank your plants are turnin out, but i still gotta go soil for ONE more grow. I gotta try and get some typa technique down with my planting n my LST methods before i change shit up again, lol. But i WILL switch before i start a third grow, well fourth grow anyway. Ill have clones vegging by the time my 2nd grow starts flower the way i have shit setup now. But yeah though, as soon as i move out, ill be doin dro experimentation right along with the best of youz.

Thanks for the love on my thread man, n heres some +rep love to throw right back atcha. Cant wait to see these fuckers when theyre done

-K1.

 

[GypsyBush]

i hate to admit it but a hps is on my shopping list. after an extraction fan and carbon filter.

any hows you babies are looking nice bro.

Thanks man...!!!

Yeah... It's a fact of life if you want to stick with it...

The only reason to grow with CFLs is to say you're doing it...

I see no benefit of CFLs alone... they are not cheaper... not more economical... and nit nearly as good for for dense nugs...

But don't fool yourself... just because it's an HPS, it doesn't mean that it it's going to be the best...

You gotta have enough punch to it... enough wattage of HPS...

My 35 watt HPS is probably twice as effectice as the 26 watt CFL at 4 inches dist. and over an area of a few square centimeters... at a low "punch factor"...

So a CFL in all reality kicks it's ass... you see...?

I would go with no less than 250 watts... for the plants... if your tent is too small, I would consider a bit bigger one...

I don't know how to explain it... probably because I am full of shit... but I really think a 400 is where you enter the "ideal"range, but of you do it small , a 250 might do as well... uh, not as well, but good enough...

.Hey... I've seen pictures of Korvette's... and quite a few others that produced in what I am calling "under-lighting" and lacking "punch factor", but if they are good in those conditions, imagine how much better they could be with kick ass conditions all around...

I'm getting a continuos PPM/PH meter, and scientifically maximizing the conditions...

As well as experimenting with the light cycles... right now I am running 11 light/ 13 dark..

I'm over good enough...

I want it to be THE BOMB..!!!!

I am super-lighting and super-ventilating, since I try to avoid over nuting... lol...

Go with what you know man..

yeah, your lookin fuckin badass gypsie. Its amazing what one can learn in the span of one grow aint it?? LOL comin from me - K1NgN00b. But yeah, i know that i should be wantin to upgrade to hydroponics by the time im ready to grow this time comin up, especially lookin at how dank your plants are turnin out, but i still gotta go soil for ONE more grow. I gotta try and get some typa technique down with my planting n my LST methods before i change shit up again, lol. But i WILL switch before i start a third grow, well fourth grow anyway. Ill have clones vegging by the time my 2nd grow starts flower the way i have shit setup now. But yeah though, as soon as i move out, ill be doin dro experimentation right along with the best of youz.

Thanks for the love on my thread man, n heres some +rep love to throw right back atcha. Cant wait to see these fuckers when theyre done

-K1.

Thanks dude..

I am not gonna stop on the hydro issue until you build a cheap tupperware/airstone set up and put a bagseed or a clone or whatever...

So just get over it... and start.... I won't stop...... lol


Peace...

Gypsy...

 

[cybergrl23]

Those are spectacular nugs, Gypsy!
Here's some new pics taken today. It's been a week since we installed the lights and she is happy! Crystals are starting to appear..

 

[cybergrl23]

Forgot the one with the pretty globs of goo...

 

[GypsyBush]

WoW...!!!

They are looking very healthy...

Your methods work well... lol...

Thanks for coming by and sharing... come back anytime... this is an open space...

Till next time...

Be Well...

Gypsy...

 

[cybergrl23]

It's called flyin by the seat of my pants with the sage advise of like-minded HeRbAl enthusiasts
I love the internet.

 

[AsbestosToast]

I hear ya gypsy, the only thing keeping me back is money. I'm kinda between jobs right now, so i either have to move forward with what I can do, or my whole project comes to a screeching halt until I have some more funds ya know. Plus, I'm not so sure about having fans that large running all the time, my parental is pretty keen on random humming and buzzing, for some reason.

How close are you to harvest? Your plants are looking nice and healthy.

 

[jaiden2199]

was walking through costco and saw an aero garden and picked it up! I was a first time grower with one plant in the soil and wanted to go soiless. I am a huge noob at this but have my aero garden set up well and have some nice growth so far. I love this write up though thanks man!

I'll keep reading and I'm sure hit you up for some questions!

Keep it real

 

[DA DANK DAWSON]

NICE GIRL REAL NICE kiss-ass

 

[rasta.zwain]

awe nice machien but whats wit all the bonging characters

 

[cybergrl23]

she gets frostier!! It's pretty thrilling to see the progress that is made every light cycle. I can see now, 2 weeks into flowering, how more wattage can make a huge difference. This time I only have the 150 watt HPS, but next time, I'll be boosting it up to 450 or so. I'm taking the plant out of the aerogarden (carefully) and putting her into a plastic tub, then using the aero pods and lights for clones. It'll be a great system.. limited space but hopefully worthwhile yield. We shall see, with this freshman grow.

 

[happygrits]

Wow !!!!!! Great job a+++++ i have been inspired

 

[GypsyBush]

WOW!!!

Thanks for the comments everyone...

I just got back from a fun weekend and will be making an update after I do some catching up...

See ya'll soon...

Gypsy...