[Mystic]

Well, it's 2 weeks into flowering and I finally have some pictures worth showing. I hope you like this girl.

I'm growing Blue Mystic, which from what I've heard and read is top notch buds.

I'm doing a little cabinet grow with all flourescent tubes...although I'm thinking of switching to a few 500w CFLs that I found. The tubes produce a ton of heat. I'm pushing 96 degrees in this puppy when it's closed for more than a few hours. After this girl is finished I'm going to take a few weeks to Rework the ventilation.

For the rookies out there...I'm a learning one myself...spend the money on good ventilation and plan ahead for exhaust temps. I"m exhausting into a room, which is brutal...my room is like a mini sauna. So mistake I've learned from....don't make it yourself.

A little more details for you...

ALL ORGANIC GROW. Purchased the Miracle Grow Organic Choice. Don't worry, doesn't have crazy ferts in it, it just their "version" of Organic.

I then added the trusty perilite, Earthworm Compost, Fish Emulsion, Bone Meal, Blood Meal, and Epsom Salt. I've even put together an Oranic Spray that is basically a combination of all of these. Pinch of each ground up to powder consistency, then added to gallon of water and spritz. Leaves seem to like it...I do get some salt deposits though...so next time will go lighter on all.

The burnt leaves that you see are only due to them resting on the Light housing too long...which in close quarters is hard to avoid. Been pretty mild on the ferts, so been lucky thus far.

I'm typically watering a full gallon every 3 days. Every 3rd watering I'm giving them a teaspoon of Blood, a Tablespoon of Bone, and a 1/2 teaspoon of Epsom Salt. During Veg, I basically just rotated the Blood/Bone formula.

This girl is about 6 weeks old in all and has been on 12/12 for about 2 weeks now. She had a brother, but somehow or another he has disappeared. I ran his scraps through the Honey Bee Extractor and turned him into a tasty ball of resinous oil. He got me ripped...so I can only imagine what his sis is going to do. I'm hoping to turn this girl into a mother plant and I plan to pull a clone soon.

Just a few more details...

I topped her once at 3 weeks and then again at 4 weeks because she was stretching a little. As you can see from the picture, this is going to produce quite a few top colas...it's looking good.

Now for the advice that I need....

1. Since the leaves are not showing signs of burn from ferts...should I add more next time, or just keep it as is???

2. In this type cabinet would I be able to do a bubble bucket...due to the temps?? Doesn't the water need to stay cool?? If the air is at 85, would that be to hot?

3. I like the tubes because the lower parts of the plant are getting direct light, but the heat is crazy...would the white walls alone reflect a large CFL to light the bottom? Anyone know of a good place to get a "Bat Wing" for a CFL???

4. When should I cut a clone from this plant??

5. Would SCROG be a good method for this cabinet?

6. What strain should I look at growing next time for a nice head high...something I could function on, not get lazy on?

Thanks for your help!!!


Pic #1 - Top View from inside cabinet - My CO2 setup in on the left.

Pic #2 - Looking from the ground. How cool for an ant!

Pic #3 - What was left of her brother

Pic #4 - This is going to be nice

Pic #5 - Pic from a few days ago...Looking good for a first timer huh??


Am I doing well for a first timer?? Any general advice?