Clone Harvest Contest!

MaryJane777 said:

Hi Dewey Doesn't it just make you wanna scream?!?!?! I am having rockwool issues myself GRRRRRRRR


Stay focused, MJ

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Hi MJ... Dewey... Newb who's leg I just pulled...

Hope everyone is having a great evening...

I solved ALL of my RW cloning issues with the addition of one instrument... a digital scale...

For a couple of months I used the scale EVERY TIME I cloned...

4 gram cubes get pH'd water to no more than 40 grams...

I keep them at no more than 40 grams even after the clones are installed...

I have gotten away with as low as 25 grams with clone installed, but the only difference was that they needed attention everyday.. at 40 grams I do every other day...

If I need to remove some water from a cube, I simply place it on top of a dry paper towel and let it absorb some water... move to the next dry spot and repeat until you are at you target weight...

Now, I have gotten the "feel" of a damp RW cube and just do as Al B. Fuct does... just dip one corner for about a second...

But I tell you.. get your hand "calibrated" with the scale, do it for a while.. you'll get it...

I did... and this was my 3rd time trying RW, after no liking much else...

Aero is deff one way to do it...

But I must say that RW cubes are working well for me...

Cheers...

Hi Gypsy!! How you?? I am a huge fan of Al B. & have read most everything he's posted here & elsewhere. I must say though that H2O2 isn't working well for me (1.7 ml/gal every 2-3 days) & even when I don't top drip my plants they are still staying wet from the res. Whaddayado??? I mean my cubes feel waterlogged!!! The bottoms of rockwool aren't in water so I'm really confused as to why these cubes are holding so much dang water. All plants do have roots in water though. I am so disappointed in this BCNL system I purchased. I could've built a stellar set-up for all the cash I've spent AND bought enough stash to party for a solid year AND thrown a huge ass party to boot with cash left over!!! LOL Hindsight, huh? I recently purchased a aeromist cloner so my clones will not be started in rockwool...it uses those neoprene sleeves. Hoping I have success with this as I'm just chomping at the bit wanting to clone my plants Gardening is WAYYYYY addictive LOL Enjoy your evening, MJ

WOOOOW....

I got take this apart... give me a moment...

But uh... have you EVER heard of paragraphs?

They are very useful sometime...lol...

OK.. hang on...

MaryJane777 said:

Hi Gypsy!! How you??

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I am doing splendid on this beautiful Spring evening..

Thanks!

And yourself?

MaryJane777 said:

I am a huge fan of Al B. & have read most everything he's posted here & elsewhere.

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Me too!

Isn't the dude a genius?!?!?!

MaryJane777 said:

I must say though that H2O2 isn't working well for me (1.7 ml/gal every 2-3 days) &

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I have never used the stuff...

I have no say on anything about it..

MaryJane777 said:

even when I don't top drip my plants they are still staying wet from the res.

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As long as the RW cubes have access to moisture they will suck it up...

MaryJane777 said:

Whaddayado???

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I have no idea what your set up is?

Ebb/Flow?

I guess you need to move the cube away from whatever it is that is getting it wet...

MaryJane777 said:

I mean my cubes feel waterlogged!!!

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That's a bad thing... it couls lead to stem rot and kill the plant...

MaryJane777 said:

The bottoms of rockwool aren't in water so I'm really confused as to why these cubes are holding so much dang water.

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The cubes will hold up to 80 times their own weight in water... that is just way too much water retention capability for anyone just dousing it with water all the time...

Again, I have no idea what it is that you do, or how you do it...

MaryJane777 said:

All plants do have roots in water though.

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Sound like you are doing DWC..??

MaryJane777 said:

I am so disappointed in this BCNL system I purchased.

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What is a BCNL system?

Sorry.. I am just a newb at this...

MaryJane777 said:

I could've built a stellar set-up for all the cash I've spent AND bought enough stash to party for a solid year AND thrown a huge ass party to boot with cash left over!!!

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I have stopped the "upgrading virus" by researching a lot and buying the best I can find, even of I have to wait... no compromises...

MaryJane777 said:

LOL Hindsight, huh?

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Fuck... I have tons of "little shit" from trying to do it on a "budget"... Fucking waste...

MaryJane777 said:

I recently purchased a aeromist cloner so my clones will not be started in rockwool...it uses those neoprene sleeves.

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I am familiar... very nice... it seems everyone gets close to 100% with those...

MaryJane777 said:

Hoping I have success with this as I'm just chomping at the bit wanting to clone my plants

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Cloning is easy...

You just need to make sure to give enough water for the cutting to survive...

I keep my clones alive, but always thirsty, so they make roost to go look for more water...

If you soak your medium, mist your clones, put a dome over it and do not allow it to ever dry a bit... the clone will not root, or will do so slowly, it doesn't NEED roots, it's getting plenty of water from you...lol...

MaryJane777 said:

Gardening is WAYYYYY addictive LOL

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It sure is, but in a very Zen kinda way...lol...

MaryJane777 said:

Enjoy your evening, MJ

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You too thanks!

LOL Gypsy,
Hatin' on my writing methods, are ya? Difference between boys & gals I guess

Yep, DWC with res full of airstones & with water pump to top feed twice/day for 5 mins each time (which I've stopped for second time in the last week for this very reason). I own a Bloombox from BC Northern Lights in Canada. A very costly venture but honestly I think I could have done just as stealth of a grow in an old armoire or something like that. After I sawed into ceiling & placed duct work etc... I really was thinking what a fool I was to spend all that cash (>5g) when I could've done it myself. These boxes run super hot, are prone to mildew & mold, & they really need some way to move res up & down so as to get closer to lites. Of course I "engineered" it for proper plant to lite height but you'd think someone would've already complained about it!!

I've been thinking about putting some of those hydroton rocks under the rockwool to kinda provide a barrier... not sure what to do with my roots though...they are really long. I have some pics in my grow thread (virgin seeking experienced hand). Posted there to ask a few questions & just never moved the thread but I need to!!

Hope the paragraphs helped LOL MJ


P.S. My husband works in the oil industry....love your avatar

LOL... the avatar I just changed?...lol...

Funny.. I thought I'd get a comment or 2.. but the only one I got came seconds after I changed it...lol...

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DWC.. the roots are supposed to be in the water...

And once the roots are in the water, you can stop your drip...

If you are still dripping... it will always be soaking wet...

Post a picture so I can visualize it a bit better..

But the RW cube is either getting water from the drip or the bubbles in your res...

Which one... only you can know...

And YES the paragraphs help... I'm getting old mam... the eyes are starting to strain... every bit of help I can get, I will take...lol...

Cheers..

I got laid off and moving.....

DeweyKox said:

I got laid off and moving.....

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Oh NO!

Dude..

I am sooo sorry...

Fuck...

Man...

Not cool...

Fuck!

DeweyKox said:

I got laid off and moving.....

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Morning Dewey...Wow, am guessing you are in shock? Was it suspected to happen or just outta nowhere? So sorry this happened to you. Are you having to move for work or due to financial? Hopefully your wife is working & isn't freaking out too much. Times are tough all over....just one more reason to get that grow moving!! People aren't going to quit doing things like smoking, drinking, etc... Look at the very concept of prohibition and you will see when times are tough people cling even more to those substances that help them relax & forget about all the troubles whether illegal or not, you know? Don't know why you grow but I do know your stuff looks great in pics... you do have some financial options as shady as it may seem...
Chin up & pushing forward...you can do it!!! MJ

ahh man that sucks dewey ...financial is kinda hard for me now too i just recently moved and had to setup a new gro sho ...for stealth reasons ... and have been struggling .lol like eating potatoes everyday type of strugglin ,,,,peanut butter with sugar in it for a snack ....i get by tho ....i will chant for your success ..dont know if it will help but at least you know you got positive karma flowing towards you from here

o lol yea and i \got to deal with a house inspection in like 5 days and i got to take down like 2 gro rooms and fix my 220 volt line in attic and take down airducting in attic just in case they look ..

gonna put plants in totes and put em out in shed/garage ...it is away from house and can be opened up so smell wont accumulate ......i was stressed till i got a plan ....now i am calmer but still stressed as you can imagine

o and gypsy you are so right about the weight of the cubes and water content ....i use to battle rockwool all the time ...now i only loose one or two if i forget to water em they shrivel up ....i have been gettin better bout that one too tho

DK man sorry to hear the bad news man.
Well. Dudes and Dudettes. Seems that my moms are going to finish by the end of the week. Which means im going to have a seriuos lag if i wait to cut till the end of the month. I expected to go 9 weeks on my girls but got lucky i guess and they are gonna finish week 8.Most are ready now in week 7.
So guess the question now is can we move the cut date back any sooner?
Really wanted to partake in the growtivities but may have take a rain check on this one here. Un less we can work something out haha.
Good karma for everyone man.
Peace.

GypsyBush said:

LOL... the avatar I just changed?...lol...

Funny.. I thought I'd get a comment or 2.. but the only one I got came seconds after I changed it...lol...

Now...

DWC.. the roots are supposed to be in the water...

And once the roots are in the water, you can stop your drip...

If you are still dripping... it will always be soaking wet...

Post a picture so I can visualize it a bit better..

But the RW cube is either getting water from the drip or the bubbles in your res...

Which one... only you can know...

And YES the paragraphs help... I'm getting old mam... the eyes are starting to strain... every bit of help I can get, I will take...lol...

Cheers..

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You are exactly right Gypsy!! I completely disconnected the drip system last night (second time I've done that actually this grow) & already my plants are looking better. I was just following the directions on the BC Northern Lights grow manual. I see lots of people doing DWC this way though (res with nutes & top drip a few to several times a day) so now I'm really confused LOL

Against my better judgement I will post a group pic of my plants from yesterday. Please no hatin', ok? I am a newbie for sure. These are 7 Maple Leaf Indica I germed from seed 31 days ago. They have been under CFL's in a DWC. The worst plant is the one on your left in very front. I am absolutely dying to clone these plants & flower them but am still awaiting the cloner as I won't return to Ams to purchase more seeds until late summer Don't wanna screw things up, ya' know????

Have a great afternoon, MJ

PS. How do I add a link to my grow thread?

GypsyBush said:

Oh NO!

Dude..

I am sooo sorry...

Fuck...

Man...

Not cool...

Fuck!

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Thanks Man

MaryJane777 said:

Morning Dewey...Wow, am guessing you are in shock? Was it suspected to happen or just outta nowhere? So sorry this happened to you. Are you having to move for work or due to financial? Hopefully your wife is working & isn't freaking out too much. Times are tough all over....just one more reason to get that grow moving!! People aren't going to quit doing things like smoking, drinking, etc... Look at the very concept of prohibition and you will see when times are tough people cling even more to those substances that help them relax & forget about all the troubles whether illegal or not, you know? Don't know why you grow but I do know your stuff looks great in pics... you do have some financial options as shady as it may seem...
Chin up & pushing forward...you can do it!!! MJ

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It was a total Shock. Was going on 5 years with the company. I made a good amount of money with this company. My wife and I are doing well and your right, we are closer now because of this. Moving because 1850/month for a 3 bedroom house is way too much and living it up for just her and I and the dog. It sucks, i have a nice grow setup and plants outside planted about to give fruit and veggies . The new place has not been picked out yet, I just hope I can find a place with some kind of backyard and some room to grow again somewhere somehow! The good thing is, We have no bills, cars payments, or CC's! Debt free. And Un-employment should kick in by end of month. I'm really bummed out, but once we find a little place, I will be ok. I don't have any friends where I live. Just me and the wife. I grow primalry for myself. Wife still has her job, and we will be ok. It's moving again that sucks, shutting down my grow, and not sure if I wil start it back up at the new place.

doktorgreenthumb420 said:

ahh man that sucks dewey ...financial is kinda hard for me now too i just recently moved and had to setup a new gro sho ...for stealth reasons ... and have been struggling .lol like eating potatoes everyday type of strugglin ,,,,peanut butter with sugar in it for a snack ....i get by tho ....i will chant for your success ..dont know if it will help but at least you know you got positive karma flowing towards you from here

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Thanks Man!

onthedl0008 said:

DK man sorry to hear the bad news man.

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Thanks Man!

Dk that sucks man. At least you got a positive attitude about things... keeping your chin up is the best thing you can do. Good luck Bro

I'm really good at being self motivated, and really good with money. I worked in the Financial sector, so I have my money right. I just need to down grade in living style and what not. I am going to use this time to really think what I want to do career wise. I really want to start my own business. Also, will be working out, getting my body back into shape and get my ass out on the waves and learn how to surf. If un-employment kicks in, I get the full max amount. Which will be about 475 a week. So once that actually kicks in, I will feel much better. But until then, I slightly worry. I did a ton of work for the company, moved and worked in 2 different states. Moved to Socal, and feel in love with California. I don't want to leave just yet! I would not be growing and have a medical card and see life totally different if I never came to Cali.

i also love so cal i am originally from el cajon ....it is basically san diego ......i have lived in prlly like 10 totally diff areas of country and san diego was by far the best IMO i dont live ther now but i hope to get back to that area

I might have to move out a bit! I have so much shit, I'm going to have to sell some stuff and put one of my vehicles in storage or something!

Quote: "It was a total Shock. Was going on 5 years with the company. I made a good amount of money with this company. My wife and I are doing well and your right, we are closer now because of this. Moving because 1850/month for a 3 bedroom house is way too much and living it up for just her and I and the dog. It sucks, i have a nice grow setup and plants outside planted about to give fruit and veggies . The new place has not been picked out yet, I just hope I can find a place with some kind of backyard and some room to grow again somewhere somehow! The good thing is, We have no bills, cars payments, or CC's! Debt free. And Un-employment should kick in by end of month. I'm really bummed out, but once we find a little place, I will be ok. I don't have any friends where I live. Just me and the wife. I grow primalry for myself. Wife still has her job, and we will be ok. It's moving again that sucks, shutting down my grow, and not sure if I wil start it back up at the new place."

Hi Dewey Out of left field, huh? Now isn't a good time to be in ANY business... job security used to be something we took pride in but now we are seeing just how loyal "the man" is!! Good for you Mr. Debt Free. We SOOOOOOOOOO were there until I decided to start growing LMAO (J/K) I too absolutely HATE moving so I'm feeling you on that bit for sure. In this market you should be able to find something nice but reasonable...downgrading will be easier with just you & wife. Kids don't really understand that kinda thing too well. I totally hear you on growing for personal use only (me too) but let me say this....
I would not hesitate at all to use ANY & ALL means available to survive. Responsibility can be a bitch sometimes, GRRRRRRRRRRRRR Still, hate you're going through this!! Peace, MJ

keep your head up Dewey


after the dark, you will see the light.

LoudBlunts said:

keep your head up Dewey


after the dark, you will see the light.

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yup.......in 12 hours, hehehehehe

what? too soon?

here's what i think.......i have heard of a lot of reasons to pull out of a competition but man oh man, this one's a doosey! really man, you dont have to make up stories. just admit you only grow daphodils and we will forgive you.


i'm awesome

bugsrnme said:

yup.......in 12 hours, hehehehehe

what? too soon?

here's what i think.......i have heard of a lot of reasons to pull out of a competition but man oh man, this one's a doosey! really man, you dont have to make up stories. just admit you only grow daphodils and we will forgive you.


i'm awesome

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HAHAHA he's shittalking and not even in your category Dewey

i say you pour gasoline and molasses in his hydroponic reservoir