First CFL Grow / Short Ryder auto (new thread)

Strankon

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Apparently my original thread was lost due to the database update last night so I'll try to get you guy's up to date.
as of Right now, I have 1 auto flowering short rider for Nirvana seed. shes on her 5th week of flowering in a small closet enclosed by cardboard and duct tape, under 191 watts of CFL's. 2 68 watt 2700k and 1 55 watt 2700k in an overhead fixture abour 2 inches from the top of the plant.
I just started feeding her again after a light flush with tap water. I have her on Canna Flores until Mon. the 19th, then I'll add Canna PK 13/14 to the mix during week 6. she's looking really good right now, just wish I had more room for a couple more light to get to those lower bud sites.
some of you already know I topped this plant when she had grown her fourth set of nodes. I have heard you shouldn't top an auto but I'm glad I did, because she now has three main cola's instead of only one. so far all I can see, is that topping made her veg. a little longer. no big deal. for and indoor auto, she seem to be pretty big, standing about 3 feet tall including the 3 gal. container.
Starting to see some trychrome development on the flowers now, should soon be seeing the buds start bulking up.

Here's a fer pic.s I took yesterday.
 

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Strankon

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Damn!.... My avatar's gone, my status has been downgraded to stranger, all my post's are gone, It's like Starting all over. Damnit RIU!!! Well, at least I can update my Avatar.
 
lilrich11

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Ahh I believe, I was subbed to this thread. Good job and keep us posted.
Everyone lost everything, Keep it up.
Btw sub'd again +rep for ya.
 
Strankon

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Tweaked my lower back last night, not getting around too well today but I was able to spend a little time with my "Lil Girl" this morning, gave her a little sip of her grow juice.
I'll update with a few more pics. come Monday. until then I'll be prowling around RIU spreading the love when I can.:peace:
 
Strankon

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The next few week are going to be exciting!, you all ride along with me and see where it takes us.
I welcome your comments and criticism. all suggestions will be considered.
 
Strankon

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I seem to be having a problem with my "Lil Girl" over heating, I have my thermometer at the base of the plant, and it's showing 82 deg. F. I have do idea what the temps are at the top. I'm thinking about tapping into my AC. ducting and dropping a line into my grow box to help cool her off a bit.
I welcome your suggestions!
Also, is there any reason I shouldn't change the light cycle to 12/12? She is an auto and will continue to flower on 18/6, but going to 12/12 may help lower the temp.
Again, I welcome your suggestions.
 
s`KlUe

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Will grow under 12/12, but not ideal.. Sincs they are much smaller, autos kinda need the extra light to make it worthwhile. I've got a fan pushing hot air upwards that has helped my temps heaps.
 
Strankon

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s`KlUe said:
Will grow under 12/12, but not ideal.. Sincs they are much smaller, autos kinda need the extra light to make it worthwhile. I've got a fan pushing hot air upwards that has helped my temps heaps.
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Yeah, I have a 9 inch fan blowing fresh air in and across the lights, and a large passive exhaust. also have a 4 inch home made carbon filter hooked up to a 6 inch bathroom exhaust fan sucking air out.
 
Strankon

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Starting week 6 of the flowering cycle tomorrow, I will update with pics.
and as always, I look forward to your feedback.
 
s`KlUe

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PS that temp isn't going to be too bad if that's the max, not sure what the top of the plants will be feeling but if you're looking after your girl it should adapt OK. Just don't keep too close to the CFLs. My girls are in between 77 and 84 and don't mind it at all.
 
Strankon

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OK, so today we start week 6, I've got her on Canna Nutes, and started feeding with molasses (one tblsp. per gallon.
going to go the remainder this week with the nutes, (flores and PK 13/14) along with the molasses, then flush the final 2 weeks with water and molasses.
If she happens to go into week 9, she'll just get water till she's done.
really looking forward to seeing the buds start plumping up.
I'll keep you all posted.

Here's a few pics from today.
 

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