I'm back. New grow started...

[Radeon]

2 Blackberry Kush, 2 Grandaddy Purples femenized from ILGM. Cracked yesterday. AC Ininity 4x4, dual Evo 3's, controlller 69 pro, 100% organic.Stay tuned....

 

[Chiraqak47]

When you say "organic", what do you mean? Certain nutes or no nutes ?

 

[golfnrl]

Welcome back!. Your set up looks good. Does that carbon filter work OK without the pre-filter? I like the GDP from ILGM. I've grown both the photo and auto version. Both good. I saw that Blackberry Kush, it looked tasty. I was thinking of buying some but I have enough seeds to grow for a a couple of years. Hopefully, you'll get some color and fat buds.

 

[Radeon]

Sorry it took so long to reply. I was going through some personal issues. I don't use the filter without the pre-filter. I just took the pic while it was drying. I always use the pre filter.

By organic, I mean certified organic. Gypsum prime example, There is non-organic and organic. Fox Farms Big Bloom, organic, certified. Earth worm castings, organic. If I need nitrogen, chicken poo. Calcium? Gypsum or egg shells. As natural as possible. For every chemical, ther IS a natural alternative for which it was based.

So current situation. The 2 on the right are Blackberry Kush. Fast growing, strong. 2 on the left are Granddaddy Purple. Slow. But all 4 sprouted. Using AC Infinity dome. PPFD is at 125, 24/7. I will transfer once I see roots penetrate the surface to the 5 gallons fabrics. Soil used is Roots Organic Lush and water is tap. Ph I don't check...

If are paying attention, that's about 5 days since cracking....

 

[Radeon]

And I correct the PPFD, it's 145. Showing you how I measure with my meter. The controller is at level 8 out if 10.

 

[Radeon]

Update. 3 growing strong. One is having issues, but she is still living. Tent is ready. I'm buying a couple bat houses for $20 to help the bats, and I get free guano. No need to feed, water, keep. Just put up a couple bat boxes on my property and free fertilizer. Win-win. Put the extension on the seedling dome to compensate for vertical growth without lowering light level. PPFD is at 250 now.....And notice the pre-filter is on now...

 

[Radeon]

93 views and one like..lol....

 

[golfnrl]

I chuckled when I read this, "And notice the pre-filter is on now." Indeed it is. How is that tent for access for wiring, hoses, etc. ? I grow in Gorilla tents and they are great, but I wish they had better or more ports around the tent for ease of access. If that tent is anything like their other stuff its probably top shelf. I noticed the humidifier. I recently bought one and hooked it up to the controller. It really does work as advertised.

I saw a FB reel the other day where some guy said its a myth that bats are blind and they can see just fine. Have you thought about what they might do if they see you taking their sh!t? They might go bat sh!t crazy, just sayin'. :laugh:

 

[Radeon]

12 days since seeds cracked. 2 on left, Blackberry Kush, 2 on right Grandaddy Purples. PPFD is at 360. In another week I'll crank it up to 500. Been having trouble dialing in my 4x4 with the dual Evo 3's. Temps were running at 85f at pot level and humidity around 60% in a room set at 74f. Vdp at 1.56. Humidifier in tent at an 1 out of 10. Too hot, not enough humidity. And summer's coming. Outside temp is around 70f. And I've been running the A/C just to try and maintain.

So, I remember I had trouble with my 2x2 with just 1 Evo 3. Temp problems. Well, with the Evo 3's you can relocate the driver outside the tent. And those drivers get hot! So, I relocated 1 driver outside the tent to see the difference. Temps dropped 5f and humidity rose which got my vdp closer to optimal .80-1.0 See pics.....

I can still relocate the second driver outside the tent, but I'll wait till summertime hits to see if I need too.

 

[Radeon]

As far as ports, there are plenty. You can trim and access easily all 4 plants. I'm running the 4 way splitter to run both Evo 3's daisy chained. That way my light adjustment affects both lights simultaneously.... I think I paid 20$ for it....

 

[salute0078]

Solid troubleshooting with those EVO 3 drivers, Radeon. VPD management is crucial in early veg, and those external driver mods are clutch for tent temp control. Running dual EVO 3s in a 4x4 can be tricky - you might want to consider adding a small circulation fan above the canopy to help with that heat pocket at pot level. Your PPFD ramp-up plan looks good for those genetics, just keep an eye on that VPD when you hit 500. Blackberry Kush and GDP are both pretty temp-sensitive in early stages.

 

[Radeon]

14 day birthday today since cracking. Pumped up PFFD to 460. I'll keep it there to account for vertical growth. As they grow, I can actually LOWER light levels. Right now lights are at 9, but that's all the way at the top of the tent. Temps hovering around 83f at canopy level which is fine by me. I watching it now, but I'm almost certain I'm gonna have to relocate that second driver in summer. Which is no big deal. Won't even open the tent for another 72 hours....

I have a fan. It runs at an 8 about 6 inches above plants. As long as can keep surface temps below 85f, I'm golden....I am watching temps. Vdp not so much. Around 1.0 is fine. But as long as temps stay below 85f, I should be good. The Blackberries are loving it!

 

[Radeon]

Thanks bro. You know your stuff.....I like that.

 

[Radeon]

Day 17 since seeds cracked.....Both drivers outside tent now.

 

[Radeon]

4 days since last pics. Ppfd at 500 now.....

 

[Allenpro]

That seems kind or high for that stage, I usually shoot for about 300-350 at that stage of veg, But it dont look broke so carry on and let us know how it goes

 

[Drphil69]

Pretty plants!

 

[ductwizard]

hey, do yourself a favor, read my bat guano post dated 05/06/2025

 

[Bluey]

Seedlings will handle quite a bit of light. At that stage though I guess is early veg I'd be looking around 350 to maybe 400. If you are using an uncalibrated phone though it can be out a lot so if the plants are happy keep it going.

 

[Radeon]

Topped today. Did some trimming. Will trim again 1 week into flowering. Right now, recovery. I'm planning on going 12/12 the 31st. That will be 30 days exactly from seeds cracking to 12/12. Ppfd still at 500. They don't like the high ppfd like my Girl Scout Cookies. I might just go 600 for flowering and leave it at that. 500 for veg is max for these girls. For those that know you can see the signs. Vdp is around 1.2. Which is higher than I would like, but I'm fighting temps. I have to sacrifice the .8-.9 vdp over having high temps. So, been steady at around 1.25 and 82f at canopy level. I can increase humidity, but temps will rise. So they seem OK and happy at that number so I'm not gonna panic. I got OCD so I'm particular. They were hitting the 11" mark and on like 6 node, so I topped. BUT, did not top the front right plant. She was a runt since germination. So I let her be, and hopefully she'll catch up to her sisters..... I included a pic of them in the dome, and look at the runt. She's the front, right plant. Didn't top. Feeding 1/2 tbs of unsulphered organic molasses per gallon of water.....