alltatup GROW 4: Blk Dom, WW, C99

[oldjarhead100]

Morning alltatup I dont grow dwc so I'm just along for the read lol will pipe up when I have something to add

[Capncanna]

Harvester thanks . That's exactly what happened I was topping off with plain water now I'm topping off with nute water. 💡

[alltatup]

Good info, harvester; thanks!

[intergalactic_harvester]

hey all,
2nd grow in dwc, gh trio base nutes, rapid start for roots, koolbloom liquid n powder, terpinator.

i have found that in the earlier veg stages when ppms are below about 850, the ph flux is fairly minimal. but when the plants are big and hungry and ppms are 900+ the flux is crazy for 2-3 days then stabilizes. but...by that time i have already diluted 20% by topping off with plain water.
so maybe concentration has a bit to do with the ph flux in dwc, which bubbleheads already know is a bit dicey at times by nature, lol.

[alltatup]

Yes, Tika, I agree with you: using the pH perfect trio from AN doesn't stabilize my pH. I don't know if that's because I'm not using the Grow along with the Micro and Bloom, but my sativa got nitrogen toxicity a couple of months back using all three during flower (as suggested by AN).

[alltatup]

ZigZag I used Voodoo for first 2 weeks of veg and again in flower, and I've used Great White all the way through the grow. I have by far and away the hugest root mass on my sativa plant that I've ever seen, but she has been growing for close to 5 months. I'm impressed with the root growth on these four plants, so I will keep using these products; don't mess with success. Voodoo and the other AN root inoculants like Pirhana and Tarantula last a long time because you only use them for 4 weeks total in a grow.

I like the Great White because I don't have to worry about it expiring, and it also lasts a long time. You can find good deals on eBay.

Finally, if you go to AN website and read what they have to say about Flawless Finish, it sounds very good. I like AN because I have called them a few times, and they are very knowledgeable about cannabis. They always answer my questions to my satisfaction.

http://www.advancednutrients.com/products/flawless-finish/

[alltatup]

ZigZag I guess you should plant twice as many as you want to grow. Here's what Sensi Seeds has to say about it, and they were spot on, cuz 1 in 3 was a male:

It is usually best to assume a female/male ratio of 50:50. Therefore, germinate twice as many seeds as you intend to grow. In practice, the natural female/male ratio is more like 65:35. This is because cannabis spreads its pollen through the air, without the need for pollinating insects, and therefore requires fewer males than females.

[ZigZag]

alltatup_ I'm planing on growing some regular seeds my next grow _ I like the THC/CBD %_ you can get high and get decent CDB too. Its definitely helping with my med issues...So how many seeds do you think I should plant once they've germinated_ maybe twice as many just to be sure I get half females? It will be the first time I have tried regular seeds... Thanks for any suggestions!.

[Tika]

I'll say this and stand by it...no product is pH regulated. If YOUR pH is where you wAnt it to be then it is by your doing.

[ZigZag]

alltaup_ sorry for getting off track. I noticed earlier you're using some of the Advanced Nutrients products. I've also used the VooDoo juice and feet it does help, as well as combining with the White Shark. That stuff costs $ but it sure lasts long. Have you used the VooDoo Juice the first two weeks of flowering_ as suggested? I just started using it and have only for beginning of veg. Also you commented that you use the flawless finish when you flush_ that sounds interesting...think its worth a try? I have always been doing a plain water flush every week or two but never added anything to it.
You're posts are much appreciated_ thanks and happy growing!

[ZigZag]

Thats for sure. last time and with the new grow I just started I'm using nutrients that are suppose to PH themselves_ specifically for coco....it seems to work if you get the A & B mixed perfectly even and start with water at a PH of between 5 and 7....then it settles in at about 5.8- 6.2. BUT it doesn't stay steady for more than 2-3 days when stored in a container. The PH continues to rise to whatever it was before the nutrients were added. I didn't realize this at first and ended up having issues with my newborns. Fixed that now and things have improved significantly. Cheers to all.

[ZigZag]

Waiting to see how those C99 girls turn out, got me thinking maybe I should try a few of them next time. I just got an order of seeds and got a complimentary pack of C99.....hmmmmm....is there a way to double my grow space?....LOL with that!....decisions to be made. Got time to wait and see how yours turn out_ looking real nice!

[ZigZag]

Anyone ever go to one of those cannabis festivals...like a "cannabis cup"? There are lots of places to meet up these days_virtually the entire west coast, and Nevada and Colorado as well...and of course Alaska where I'm at. If anyone likes to catch fish or hang with the bears then this ain't a bad place....unless its like this "summer" and cold and rainy....starting to get me down. Always good to get out for some sun if I can't get it here!

[Capncanna]

Thanks Tika it's such a great learning experience. Tomorrow is res change and also a new nute schedule. So on to a new week of growing.

[Tika]

Interjecting here-hope you don't mind-I have found that YES-nutrients in their various mixtures for stages of growth effect pH. Defoliation can stress the plant a bit (done properly) but don't know if effects pH-I rather doubt it.
I know nothing about Bubbleponics but have-HUGE admiration for you that do it,
Best Regards to your grow