Stealth Hydro Bubbleponics 1st Grow

I went to go look at the ladies and to change the water, and.. boy have they grown, they drank up about a gallon of water maybe even more.

Should I expect them to stop growing? An INDICA will never get over 5 feet tall, and they average 36 to 42 inches in height, from seed to Harvest. Sativas NEVER quit growing.

When should I start seeing signs of budding and what might those very beginning signs be?
You have to put them on a Timer, with 12/12 Lights to start the Flowering Cycle. They will not start to think about Flowering, until they are getting as much DARKNESS as they do LIGHT. Then 7 days to 14 days later, you will see pre-flowers.

they have gotten quite larger than we had expected, how can you control that? by lighting? By starting the Flowering Cycle Early, instead of at Maturity. Pot is an adult at 5 weeks in HYDRO under 24/7 light. Most growers with plenty of HEIGHT space, wait until 5 weeks to start the 12/12 Flowering Cycle. IF you want a SOG, (short plants, less yield, less buds, but a faster grow and faster harvest) then you start 12/12 at 2, 3 or 4 weeks..

I'm thinking that here within a week or so we should start seeing a change of somesort

Within 7 to 14 days, you'll see pre-flowers.

After the plants have budded, do I just cut off the stems and then switch to grow with 24/7 lighting again? will that work or are they done for after the harvest?

They call it Re-Vegging.

These are 4 Female PPP plants


Thanks for looking

I'll keep things updated

A lot of of your questions through this thread lead me to believe you have not done as much reading and studying as you might wnat to do. Being a successful grower requires a lot of knowledge. Have you bought any Pot Growing Books?
 
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I cannot express my thanks enough Roseman! you're absolutely right, I don't have any books, but i am ordering 5! Unfortunately I have been under a ton of stress and along with other obligations haven't left me with much time as I thought. I was hoping to learn as i go, but I've already seen how thats effected it so far, the good news is I have learned an incredible amount and am looking forward to round 2 and 3 and 4!
 
I got to spend a little more time with the girls

everything seems to be going good... I've added Mylar around the cab walls, a couple emergency blankets from Wal-mart, I also upgraded to a dual air pump with two bubble air stones. I wrapped some extra tubing through the bottoms of the stones to help anchor them it seems to be working fine,

and I also believe we have pre-flowering signs!!!!

I am looking forward to the next visit.

With them being larger now, and drinking more water, is there a higher chance of the ph level being off?

usually we've had no problems, I've been using distilled water with the SH nutes and they usually take control, but I wasn't sure if since they have gotten bigger if they have a higher chance off off setting the levels?

I have about 6 books on the way, and I've managed to get my hands on a couple grow vids from Jorge Cervantes!!!

Thanks for checking up on things,
 

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I got a chance to swing by real quick yesterday and check on the ladies, and we got burned...

What should I do?

Should I cut the burnt leaves off the plant, or leave them alone?

I'm gonna change out the water today and I'll post more pictures later

thanks

their flowers are starting to look nice!
 

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A green St. Patty's I hope it was for everyone!

I changed the water out on Sunday, one plants roots looked kinda funky, and it didn't quite smell right either... I'm gonna check back again soon to make sure everything is okay.

I only have one plant that will have a top, or main cola... I cut the others then the centers never received light enough to do much more... I butchered them... luckily the sides have seemed to keep up!

I'm getting nice looking Pre-flowers!

I also have picked up a copy of the Growers Bible by Jorge Cervantes & Grow great Marijuana by Logan Edwards

I have learned so much and know how this grow could have been so much better! but it looks like as long as we keep things going we will be rewarded.

Tons of Ideas for next time!

Thanks for checking it out
 

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Changed the reservoir, the roots have taken more of a darker color to them than the bright white. I'm not sure if this early signs of Root disease or ?

I also put in a fan at the bottom of the cab on top of the tank, its a Zippi from Vornado, with nylon fan blades. I set it on low and you could see the leaves on top shaking.

These ladies are drinking water too! almost 2 and 1/2 gallons since the last res change.

Thanks for checking it out!
 

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hey J. a lil pointer. the feeding tubes can be taken out once the roots touch water because roots will start growing into the tubes clogging them up and it is a mess.But you decide that at ur own descretion.I suggest you do sum research on "TOPPING"
What week are u in flower?
First DWC grow? Lookin good man good job!
 
if u want a second harvest from ur plants:
When you harvest your plants for the first time, remove only about 1/2 to 1/3 of the very top buds. Leave the little bottom buds and small leaves. Throw the plant back into a vegetative state atmosphere i.e. change light timers and nutes. Pay attention and make sure the regenerating plants have enough nitrogen. This should ensure not too many of the remaining leaves will fall off. You should see new leaf growth in about 7 to 14 days. You'll notice the buds getting fatter and maybe adding more crystal to themselves. Allow the plant to grow at least a little bit before you go after those nice new phat buds on the bottom. Some friends have experimented with cloning at this point. It's pretty cool watching a bud get cloned and start to grow again. You can grow your new 2nd generation marijuana plant outside or inside, your choice. It seems 30 days is the going norm for growers to re-harvest. If you are into time schedules for new clones or seedlings and mature buds for harvest, this technique can fill any time gaps waiting for buds to mature.
 
thanks Purpdaddy, I took the tubes out and it makes a ton os sense, and helps alot on maintenance.

I realized a while ago how much more I should have topped but didn't. but there will be next time! I also read about topping while into flowering is not advised

We took the tank out of the closet! I'm going back to put up better reflectors, and hopefully some more powerful lights.

We switched Lights and Nutes 8 Weeks ago Today

I'll post more pics soon
 

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Looks like you're on top of things, to me! Good GROW!

I wish you had some SIDE-LIGHTS.

It is OK to remove an UNhealthy leaf, but it is not wise to remove aHelathy leaf, or branch, or top, unless you are TOPPING babies.
 
Swung by real quick to check up, the roots look more white than I thought, they should be in good shape, I'm going to change out the res on monday and set up something to help them stay up, they are pretty weak. the flowers are looking very nice!

Question out to everyone:

I'm trying to get ahold of something like Granddaddy Purp. I've heard several things that its a mix with purple haze or purple urkle, I am also looking to buy some Purps seeds and attempt at producing a Mother... Any ideas to know for sure what I should be looking for or ? Thanks for any help

I'll post back after I set things up on monday
 

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Went to Lowes and Picked up this awesome Insulation, Hung it up in the room, got some nice reflective tape, I also used some Neodymium Magnets to mount the air tubes on the side of the tub, then hooked up the original Bubble set up that came with the kit to add some extra bubbles. At this point I have 2 plants [on the left side] that are looking great, but the 2 plants on the right side look a few weeks behind. I have used coated wire mounted to the walls to help stabilize and support the plant in hopes that they will be able to develop and grow. I also ordered 2 65 Watt CFLs for flowering, I'll switch a couple out on top then move the 2 for some side lights.

Thanks for checking it out.
 

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Those are the healthiest roots I have EVER seen! I think you will be fine once you add the side lighting. Awesome job!
 
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