neversummer28
Well-Known Member
And so it begins, my second grow. After the surprising results of my first grow, I knew I had to start a second grow and go for even better results. With this journal, I not only hope to get some help along the way, but to give some back to the RIU community. This is an open thread, so feel free to post any suggestions, questions or even something completely off-topic. Just one rule... only good vibes in this thread.
Background:
For my first grow, I had a 3'x2'x4' stealth box growing two Master Kush and one AK-48, all from Nirvana Shop, and yielded over 3.5 total oz. I was really pleased with results, the bud was all very potent and gives me a great high, but I am hoping to improve on the quality and the yield. Most of the bud was really fluffy and loose. After picking up a few tricks from fellow RIU'ers, I'm determined to find even more success with my second grow.
Box Setup:
- 3'10" wide, 17" deep, 5'10" tall
- 250W Agrosun Bulb (containing both halide and sodium)
- Four 23W CFL Bulbs (6500K bulbs for veg and 2700K for flowering)
- 6" airduct fan for exhaust (250 CFM)
- Passive air intake
- Two fans for circulation
- Homemade carbon filter
DWC Setup:
- (3) 17 qt. (approx 4 gallons) plastic storage containers, spray painted black
- 80 gallon airpump w/ a 12" airstone for each reservoir
- 3.75" netpots
- Hydroton and rockwool
Nutrients & Supplements:
- General Hydroponics Flora Nutes
- Hygrozyme: a natural cleanser that helps kill off bad bacteria in the water, giving the plants healthier roots
- Humboldt County's Gravity: used during last couple of weeks to help creater denser buds (thanks to jigfresh for this recommendation)
Seeds & Strains:
After hearing all the recent rave on here about Attitude, I had to browse their site and I was really impressed. The site gives helpful info about every strain, such as flowering period, effects, yield amount, and some detailed descriptions about the strain. Even more impressive? They carry seeds from all of the biggest names out there: Flying Dutchman, Sensi Seeds, Dutch Passion, etc. I purchased Super Lemon Haze and White Widow. Attitude sent emails providing updates on the status of your order, and my seeds were shipped 3 days after they received my payment (they do take credit card payments, but just remember, that leaves a paper trail). Coming from UK, it got here to the states in just under a week. I purchased "insurance" with my order for about $11 which allowed them to ship the seeds even more discreetly and more importantly, if you don't receive the seeds for one reason or another, they will re-ship.
I'm also growing Masterkush which is left over from my first grow, purchased from Nirvana Shop. I was really impressed with their Master Kush so I figured I'd grow her again. Plus she was a really high yielder, so gonna go for some quantity here.
All my seeds are feminised, don't really want to go through that whole waiting to see if it's a male or female deal.
Here are some info on the strains, pulled from Attitude's and Nirvana Shop's websites.
Super Lemon Haze - Green House Seeds - 2008 Cannabis Cup winner
Height: Tall
Flowering: 9-10 weeks
"Its a sharp and intense taste, which reminds of lemon, lime and pink grapefruit, followed by a very earthy and musky haze aftertaste, with traces of incense and black pepper. The effect is very balanced; it starts with a quick indica-hit feeling that softly moves to a very strong high, with a social and creative side."
White Widow - Green House Seeds
Height: Tall
Flowering: 9 weeks
"This Widow has a moderate THC content and yield, but absolute connoisseur quality. It offers a strong Indica kick and an ever-present Sativa head-high, combined with a clean, smooth smoking flavour."
Master Kush - Nirvana Shop
Height: Medium
Flowering: 9/11 weeks
"By popular demand, this Hindu Kush / Skunk hybrid was stabilized and marketed, and it has been a classic ever since. Master Kush has a pleasantly earthy, mossy smell and its smoke is smooth."
Background:
For my first grow, I had a 3'x2'x4' stealth box growing two Master Kush and one AK-48, all from Nirvana Shop, and yielded over 3.5 total oz. I was really pleased with results, the bud was all very potent and gives me a great high, but I am hoping to improve on the quality and the yield. Most of the bud was really fluffy and loose. After picking up a few tricks from fellow RIU'ers, I'm determined to find even more success with my second grow.
Box Setup:
- 3'10" wide, 17" deep, 5'10" tall
- 250W Agrosun Bulb (containing both halide and sodium)
- Four 23W CFL Bulbs (6500K bulbs for veg and 2700K for flowering)
- 6" airduct fan for exhaust (250 CFM)
- Passive air intake
- Two fans for circulation
- Homemade carbon filter
DWC Setup:
- (3) 17 qt. (approx 4 gallons) plastic storage containers, spray painted black
- 80 gallon airpump w/ a 12" airstone for each reservoir
- 3.75" netpots
- Hydroton and rockwool
Nutrients & Supplements:
- General Hydroponics Flora Nutes
- Hygrozyme: a natural cleanser that helps kill off bad bacteria in the water, giving the plants healthier roots
- Humboldt County's Gravity: used during last couple of weeks to help creater denser buds (thanks to jigfresh for this recommendation)
Seeds & Strains:
After hearing all the recent rave on here about Attitude, I had to browse their site and I was really impressed. The site gives helpful info about every strain, such as flowering period, effects, yield amount, and some detailed descriptions about the strain. Even more impressive? They carry seeds from all of the biggest names out there: Flying Dutchman, Sensi Seeds, Dutch Passion, etc. I purchased Super Lemon Haze and White Widow. Attitude sent emails providing updates on the status of your order, and my seeds were shipped 3 days after they received my payment (they do take credit card payments, but just remember, that leaves a paper trail). Coming from UK, it got here to the states in just under a week. I purchased "insurance" with my order for about $11 which allowed them to ship the seeds even more discreetly and more importantly, if you don't receive the seeds for one reason or another, they will re-ship.
I'm also growing Masterkush which is left over from my first grow, purchased from Nirvana Shop. I was really impressed with their Master Kush so I figured I'd grow her again. Plus she was a really high yielder, so gonna go for some quantity here.
All my seeds are feminised, don't really want to go through that whole waiting to see if it's a male or female deal.
Here are some info on the strains, pulled from Attitude's and Nirvana Shop's websites.
Super Lemon Haze - Green House Seeds - 2008 Cannabis Cup winner
Height: Tall
Flowering: 9-10 weeks
"Its a sharp and intense taste, which reminds of lemon, lime and pink grapefruit, followed by a very earthy and musky haze aftertaste, with traces of incense and black pepper. The effect is very balanced; it starts with a quick indica-hit feeling that softly moves to a very strong high, with a social and creative side."
White Widow - Green House Seeds
Height: Tall
Flowering: 9 weeks
"This Widow has a moderate THC content and yield, but absolute connoisseur quality. It offers a strong Indica kick and an ever-present Sativa head-high, combined with a clean, smooth smoking flavour."
Master Kush - Nirvana Shop
Height: Medium
Flowering: 9/11 weeks
"By popular demand, this Hindu Kush / Skunk hybrid was stabilized and marketed, and it has been a classic ever since. Master Kush has a pleasantly earthy, mossy smell and its smoke is smooth."
So I'm in the market for a new personal laptop so bear with me for a few weeks, there may be days at a time that I may not provide an update.
We're getting there.
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