20,000 Watt Medical Grow Op Construction

I know what you mean. Reason why I'm lookin to use it is because I'm tryin to get my colas to fully connect. Density isn't really an issue for me. My colas feel rock hard right now. Except down side I used slightly too much overdrive in week 7 an caused a slight foxtailing not too bad. I used to use Dutch masters liquid light an saturator to get closer node spacing to get the full colas but just recently ran out and didn't use it on this crop. Maybe I'll just go back to the foiler spray. Still curious on the benefits of the products thou. Maybe a few side by side trials are in order.

Nothing improved my node spacing as much as when I switched to Connoiseur base. You may also try increasing the light during the stetch.

I'm probably gonna do the foilar spray and probably lowering the lamps during stretch. Dutch masters foilar spray gets my node spacing super close.

collective gardener said:

That's neat. But, no proffesional commercial grower with a hydro shop within driving distance would EVER buy supplies online. Most of my buddies are large scale commercial growers and all of us shop local. When we build an op we walk in and make a deal with the owner/manager. We negotiate a discount...a deep one for the initial purchase and ALL future purchases. This way when a ballast goes bad (do this long enough and one will), we walk in the shop door and walk out with a new one. How long to replace your online ballast? If you only have a 4 light op, one light down is 25% of your operation. If I try a new nutrient and don't like it, I get store credit for the entire purchase price...even if I used the whole thing. No shipping. No phone calls. No bullshit that I don't have time for.

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I like this comment. But moar pictures!!

Getting on a good note with one or more local suppliers is ALWAYS a good plan, as well as beneficial. Sure it might be cheaper to pickup the expensive things online, however you lose an opportunity to possibly learn more, find new stuff, and most of all, the ability to have ease of access to any piece of growing equipment you could reuire, right then, at a highly discounted price. After the first 4k$ at my local shop, they knew me by name, gave me a minimum discount of 25% on any and everything, as well as help me out whenever they can. For example, I recently purchased a T5 which would take 2 weeks to ship to their shop. Instead of having me wait for it to arrive, they lent me a brand-new t5 until mine came in, and then used the one they lent me as a store model.

Nice grow CG. Good stuff

Hey CG. Long time listener, first time caller here, lol. I want to say, you've been a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Everybody growing big should have their hearts and minds in the community, as you seem to do. Much love, and respect.

I stopped reading around page 185, had to build a new computer and lost track of where I was. So, I started from the end and I'm working my way back. I'm glad everything is still chugging along. If you have time for a question I'd be grateful.

I need to buy a new t5 setup. The bad boys seem overpriced. Do you have any experience with them, or can you recommend an alternative? 4x8 veg tent.

BMEISTER said:

im from cali and i totally agree! besides the good weed laws theres not much here

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Because u dont have a life and dont get out ....and to all u killa kali haters , stop hateing and get a fukn life

man CG, you might have me sold on AN...making the switch after harvest

To CG,

I remained silent along the way, reading and absorbing knowledge from your 20+ yrs of exp... I'm not even close to starting my opp yet, but I very much appreciate you taking the time to share all of this. You have gone out of your way and for this I will always be grateful. I have had success on a small scale for myself and a few others, but never for as many as yourself and one day I hope to walk into my own 2500sq ft area of glorious garden space.

Thanks again,

STAY SAFE!!!

Great grow CG, thank you for posting all of this great info. I have been following for a while and have learned tons. I know a lot of experienced growers visit this thread. I am doing my first grow and could use any input I can get. I've posted some pictures and info https://www.rollitup.org/newbie-central/536125-first-grow-pics-experienced-input.html#post7572916
if you have the time please take a look and give me your advice.
Thank you.

My iPad seems to be failing me today and for some reason can't use the search bar for this thread. That being said, what have or do you do for root aphids? I just noticed a few males and a couple females in my garden and the only person I know who has dealt with them successfully was you. I was thinking of using Azatrol or even azamax, what would you recommend? My plants are in 3.1 gallon square pots as well as 5 gallon buckets...please tell me I'm not screwed... 3rd week into flower and plants are still green and healthy...one plant is starting to show a few curling leaves so.... Thanks for your help you are the man CG!

Bird Gymnastics said:

My iPad seems to be failing me today and for some reason can't use the search bar for this thread. That being said, what have or do you do for root aphids? I just noticed a few males and a couple females in my garden and the only person I know who has dealt with them successfully was you. I was thinking of using Azatrol or even azamax, what would you recommend? My plants are in 3.1 gallon square pots as well as 5 gallon buckets...please tell me I'm not screwed... 3rd week into flower and plants are still green and healthy...one plant is starting to show a few curling leaves so.... Thanks for your help you are the man CG!

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Azatrol and Azamax are the same exact product, just different brand names. Neither will work. IIRC, it's a Bayer product that works on them but I can't recall which.

Wolverine97 said:

Azatrol and Azamax are the same exact product, just different brand names. Neither will work. IIRC, it's a Bayer product that works on them but I can't recall which.

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Thanks bro. My infestation isn't horrible but what I've heard is these little guys reproduce like crazy. I'm going to look into that stuff now. Can it be used as a drench? I believe that is the only way I can get rid of them effectively. Also, will any of that stuff ruin the taste, look or overall grow of these girls once treated? Sorry for the noob questions, like I said before, never dealt with root aphids.

Bird Gymnastics said:

Thanks bro. My infestation isn't horrible but what I've heard is these little guys reproduce like crazy. I'm going to look into that stuff now. Can it be used as a drench? I believe that is the only way I can get rid of them effectively. Also, will any of that stuff ruin the taste, look or overall grow of these girls once treated? Sorry for the noob questions, like I said before, never dealt with root aphids.

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It is a drench, but I've never used it so I can't say much about it. The one time I had root aphids they were confined to a few containers which I just disposed of.

Wolverine97 said:

It is a drench, but I've never used it so I can't say much about it. The one time I had root aphids they were confined to a few containers which I just disposed of.

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Thanks for the honesty I have only noticed them in a few pots as well so if worst comes to worst, I'll have to dispose of them too. Hate getting rid of 3 foot monsters, especially when it is some lake of fire OG

Well cg I have to say I have learned a lot reading the 256 pages and yes I read everyone amazing the dumb questions people ask when the info is 2 pages before lol. Well bring in the cannabis industry here in N Cal I love that you have generous and a passion for the "industry" sounds so bad or "cause". But I just got my hands on a bubba kush has them bubba leaves. But ya just wanted to say keep what your doin and keep it safe

hey man im going with a few of my friends on friday to talk to a marijuana lawyer would you have any advice on things to ask?

Anybody seen cg?

i was wanting to see the new growroom single tops..to see wat weight aand size hes pullin off ea light.

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Anybody seen cg?

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not lately.. hmm

hey!
Thanks for a great read, has taken about a week!
i havnt posted before, but have a question
has anyone used diesel generators to power thier grows? and does this effect the lifespan of a ballast?

Thanks in advance for any information on this subject