Perpetual Growers Thread

mike45214

mike45214

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I haven't seen a thread dedicated to perpetual growers in the Hydro section so here it is!
I'm making this thread for all current and on the fence perpetual growers. The info that SS spits out is invaluable and anything I do that that I learned from him credit will be given. He's the reason I'm starting one myself. I want this thread to be a jump-off for great ideas and info. Share what works for you and why it works.
This will also be where I showcase my trials and errors with my grow.
 
mike45214

mike45214

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This is my setup for now. I have 2 6" Raptor reflectors, Solis Tek 1000 watt dimable ballast, a Solis Tek digital ballast splitter and 2 600 watt Solis Tek digital HPS bulbs. The 2 rez's will each hold 18 plants for a total of 36 plants. I plan to harvest 7 plants about every 2 weeks. I hope to get an oz off each plant, if I do things perfect and pull 2 oz or more per plant I'll be so happy! I'll be running G13 Labs Midnight Kush for now.
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spek9

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I got my scheduling down for several strains. I wrote a Perl app that allows one to plot out different schedules, and prints out the dates that significant events happen (take clones, plant clones, put into flower, harvest etc). It's in my 12/12 sig thread if you're interested.

-spek
 
MachiavellI420

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:weed:20 clones in an aero cloner every 2 weeks (best if bleached and cleaned every run) from there into 1 gal bags with coco coir on a drip feeding, drain to waste system,(sea of green style) watering 3 times a day just untill medium is moist (coco dries out really fast under 2 600's) feeding pure blend pro grow, liquid karma for veg. pure blend pro bloom, liquid karma, hydroplex, molasses for flower. 2 600 watt hps air cooled hoods, digital balasts, 2-6 in 425 cfm fans, 5x5x7 grow tent. harvest, root clones, and veg clones every 2 weeks to maintain a perpetual harvest. average weight for the 20 per 2 weeks is about 12-13 oz.:joint:
 
mike45214

mike45214

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MachiavellI420 said:
:weed:20 clones in an aero cloner every 2 weeks (best if bleached and cleaned every run) from there into 1 gal bags with coco coir on a drip feeding, drain to waste system,(sea of green style) watering 3 times a day just untill medium is moist (coco dries out really fast under 2 600's) feeding pure blend pro grow, liquid karma for veg. pure blend pro bloom, liquid karma, hydroplex, molasses for flower. 2 600 watt hps air cooled hoods, digital balasts, 2-6 in 425 cfm fans, 5x5x7 grow tent. harvest, root clones, and veg clones every 2 weeks to maintain a perpetual harvest. average weight for the 20 per 2 weeks is about 12-13 oz.:joint:
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The only other thing I plan on getting is a bigger tent. The 5x5x7 you have sounds perfect for the setup I'm running. 12-13oz every 2 weeks ain't bad, that'll definitely pay the bills.


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ASMALLVOICE

ASMALLVOICE

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I am trying my hand at perpetual this go around. I want to harvest 4 plants every month to 5 weeks ( strain dependent) at least until I get a nice supply of seeds made and a few crosses I want as well.
Looking good mike, kudos on your efforts.

Peace and Great Grows

Asmallvoice
 
mike45214

mike45214

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ASMALLVOICE said:
I am trying my hand at perpetual this go around. I want to harvest 4 plants every month to 5 weeks ( strain dependent) at least until I get a nice supply of seeds made and a few crosses I want as well.
Looking good mike, kudos on your efforts.

Peace and Great Grows

Asmallvoice
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What's the amount you're aiming to get from each plant? I'm thinking you'll be able to pull a lot more off those for plants than what people usually get from perpetuals. Given that you have ample space.
 
ASMALLVOICE

ASMALLVOICE

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mike45214 said:
What's the amount you're aiming to get from each plant? I'm thinking you'll be able to pull a lot more off those for plants than what people usually get from perpetuals. Given that you have ample space.
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I am shooting for 2.5 to 3 zips of cured bud from each plant, but I will be happy with a good grow and cure, even if it is just a zip per plant. I want to concentrate on quality over quantity. I want to get into making some wax and shatter in the future. I have been eyeballing one of those Across International vacuum ovens for a while. I have been lucky enough to take a few puffs of good shatter and man, it is for sure some one hit it and quit it, and I like that a lot for stealth toking.

Looking forward to seeing your setup in action, and you can take as long as you want, just hurry :P

Peace and Perpetual Grows

Asmallvoice
 
mike45214

mike45214

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ASMALLVOICE said:
I am shooting for 2.5 to 3 zips of cured bud from each plant, but I will be happy with a good grow and cure, even if it is just a zip per plant. I want to concentrate on quality over quantity. I want to get into making some wax and shatter in the future. I have been eyeballing one of those Across International vacuum ovens for a while. I have been lucky enough to take a few puffs of good shatter and man, it is for sure some one hit it and quit it, and I like that a lot for stealth toking.

Looking forward to seeing your setup in action, and you can take as long as you want, just hurry :P

Peace and Perpetual Grows

Asmallvoice
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I would be glad if I pulled 2 a plant, but I'm with you on the quality over quantity! I have one friend that swears I do something wrong because the buds are lighter than what he's used to. I tell him it's not Mexican brick we'd like you're used to so you can't compare it to that crap. How'd that come about? I checked out those ovens, those are a steep investment for one piece of post harvest equipment. I've tried making some before but it didn't go so well so I threw it out without trying it. And all my friends were impressed by the White LSD. One took it on a camping trip said he had a joint of it and went on a mystery walk in the woods for a few hours. Another said it was too trippy for him don't ever give me any of that shit again. But I'll have my eye out on your grow to see if I can incorporate any of you're techniques into mine. Keep up the good work man and don't be afraid to stop by more often and post pics of what's going on in yours.
 
joespit

joespit

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Would love to do a perpetual grow I just converted a closet for grow specific it's about 4x7x7

I was thinking about splitting it and I could do an easy 3-4 plant flower prob 6-12 veg/clones but I think it would be better to get a small tent/cabinet to do the vegging.

What do you guys do 2 or 3 grow areas?
 
mike45214

mike45214

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joespit said:
Would love to do a perpetual grow I just converted a closet for grow specific it's about 4x7x7

I was thinking about splitting it and I could do an easy 3-4 plant flower prob 6-12 veg/clones but I think it would be better to get a small tent/cabinet to do the vegging.

What do you guys do 2 or 3 grow areas?
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My setup is in 2 areas, one for flower and the other for the mom and clones. The veg area doesn't need to be as big as the flower area. Mine is only going to get fluorescent lighting and that'll do.
 
ASMALLVOICE

ASMALLVOICE

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I have 2 areas as well, a veg room and a flowering room. I found it much easier this time to have a full blown wall separating the two. I used pocket doors to save room and make it easier to light proof it. I have at least 3 clones from each plant that are a couple of days old and flipped the first round into flower yesterday. The second round will veg for at least 3 more weeks, then take clones before I drop them into the flower room as well.

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Peace and Great Grows

Asmallvoice
 
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