Recent content by The Dude wants buds

Nice setup. Where did you get those buckets and lids?

Thanks man. Yes it is definitely sufficient but I think I can get it up to a full 2 pounds of tops eventually. I need to get a little experience with this setup and then I am sure I can get some great results out of it.

Hey guys, just wanted to report back on yield. It was 1.5 pounds of tops and a little over a half pound of lowers and trim. It is a decent yield but I know there is room for improvement. I am dealing with a nice thrip infestation right now so it's no time for celebration but as everyone knows...

I am not sure about hanging a full 5 foot plant, I guess it would depend on how wide it was. Either way you could cut it up into a few, more manageable sections. You don't want too many cuts because that speeds up the drying process so maybe 2-4 sections? You will have to play around with that...

I find that trimming after drying produces a better end result. The smell and taste are much better when doing it this way when compared to trimming then drying. This method may be better for me because I live in a very dry area where the trimmed buds would dry too quickly and smell like hay or...

Hey guys. Sorry I forgot to post pictures of the drying tent full of bud. Here it is right after harvest and about a week later:

Sounds like a good plan.

Thanks! They are great controllers. I have 3 of them. I highly recommend them for ease of use and value.

Thanks. I am hoping it will be big enough. The picture is a little deceiving as the tent is only 5 feet tall. An oversight on my part when i ordered it but no huge deal. I think it will work regardless but it would be a good problem to have too much to fit in there.

Here is my newly setup drying tent. I am ready to fill it to the brim in a few days. The environmental controller will sit on top of the wire rack. I just brought it down to show it off. 8)

Nice, how often do you change your nutes? And at what temps are your reservoirs?

Yes that's a good idea. I use a Sentinel CHHC-4 environmental controller to slowly bring the humidity down in my tent. Its overkill, all you need is a humidity controller like you mentioned but I have a couple extra CHHC-4s just lying around so might as well use it.

I used to dry like you, trimmed at harvest and then dried in racks. My buds were drying way too quick because of the low humidity so I now dry the whole plants by just cutting them and hanging them whole. It now takes 1-2 weeks to dry the buds depending on their density and the smell and taste...

My closet in that room is filled with nutes and supplies, no room for bud. Its a rather small closet. I can't wait to get big enough to rent a warehouse. That's where I want to be, get this out of my house and get all the danger away from my dog. That way I can do more hydro and not worry so...

A lot of factors like rooting time are strain dependent but technique also plays a role. Sounds like you have some good genetics and some good technique if you are getting 7 days consistent. I do clones in root riot cubes and usually get good, decently long roots in 14 days. Then they are ready...