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    Just screwing around a bit !!

    Thought I would post the progress on this grow as it was a bit of an experiment.

    I decided to try something different. Instead of using my 5 gallon fabric pots I opted for 3 gallon rectangular plastic storage containers that I had lying around. I drilled some holes in them for drainage and set them on top of their lids slightly propped up to allow drainage/overflow to be easily sucked up by my wet vac.

    I didn't have any fresh FFO soil so I just kept reusing it during the pandemic. I had barely enough to grow 3 plants and even at that each container only has about 2 gallons of soil.

    I knew they would grow small because of the container sizes but I was concerned of the photos getting root bound. I knew the Northern Lights Auto would do fine because Autos typically grow smaller especially in smaller containers.

    The photos, both Alaskan Purple, are actually doing quite well at week 6 of flower. The Northern lights is ready for harvest and the buds are quite fat!!

    I used water from the tap PH'd to 6.5 and the General Hydroponics Flora Trio plus CalMag under a ViparSpectra R900 900Watt LED. Humidity was never checked. Temps averaged 24C.

    It was an interesting experiment and is working well. a little nitrogen deficiency happening but otherwise interesting looking Purples. The top leaves are the reason they are called purples...they start to brighten up with color and smell almost fruity !!
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    I hope there is an afterlife...there are a lot of friends and family I'd like to see again, one day.

    #2
    Great job with this grow. I don't think i've done a photo in that small container. Ah what's a little tip burn nothing harmed it's how we learn. Hmmm like to know the yield from these similar to a good auto ? I like my vipars until it breaks then i use it just for veg.
    Smoke Ganja create Peace Respect Nature don't trash the Planet

    Soil grower with coco/perlite mixed in
    indoor/outdoor grower
    1 36"x36"x66" tent- Viparspectra P2500
    1 3x3x6 tent- used in late spring for seedlings both veggies & weed. I have 2 viparspectar 450r for that tent.
    I use a t-5 & 54watt CFL for seedlings
    Sometimes i use plastic sometimes i use fabric grow containers
    Currently using fish/guano during veg growth & FF Grow Big 6-4-4 teens to bloom. Once i see pre-flower i switch to
    Age Old Organics Bloom 5-10-5

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    • dilvish
      dilvish commented
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      Looks like the Northern Lights, the only Auto in this group, will produce at least 40 grams maybe more...not sure about the purples yet. Considering the experiment, I knew yields would be typically smaller but still potent if done correctly. It didn't disappoint. Interesting note, the NL was from a seed that was old... maybe 2 years. It was the only one of three that germinated so I had to grab to of my other seeds that just happened to be Photos. They were freebies, Alaskan Purple and like i mentioned look real interesting colorwise as they mature and they are fruity smelling...Quite a good experiment overall!!!
      Last edited by dilvish; 03-10-2021, 06:48 PM.

    #3
    Great job dilvish I'm struggling with my old seeds cracking. I too been trying with some old garden of green berry strain gifted to me now i know why LOL just kidding. Very cool grow.
    Smoke Ganja create Peace Respect Nature don't trash the Planet

    Soil grower with coco/perlite mixed in
    indoor/outdoor grower
    1 36"x36"x66" tent- Viparspectra P2500
    1 3x3x6 tent- used in late spring for seedlings both veggies & weed. I have 2 viparspectar 450r for that tent.
    I use a t-5 & 54watt CFL for seedlings
    Sometimes i use plastic sometimes i use fabric grow containers
    Currently using fish/guano during veg growth & FF Grow Big 6-4-4 teens to bloom. Once i see pre-flower i switch to
    Age Old Organics Bloom 5-10-5

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