Mr. Postmans overgrown closet grow - Page 2

GrandPewpil · #16 (**permalink**) 06-19-2006, 06:15 PM

It's always nice to see a flouro grow. Keep up the good work, Mister Postman.

TheFxckingHero · #17 (**permalink**) 06-19-2006, 06:18 PM

where did you get & how did you mount/wire those fixtures you are using for the cfls? those would be convenient for me.

and yeah, I'm sure your plants are loving the organic ferts. I wish I would've done the same. I went with a dry chemical fert and I hardly used any and it scorched my plants pretty badly. took them forever to pull through it. liquid hydro ferts next grow and going to be a lot more careful...

p.s. grand, I think he has a 250w HPS. the floros are extra lighting to cover the rest of the space

Mister Postman · #18 (**permalink**) 06-19-2006, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFxckingHero

where did you get & how did you mount/wire those fixtures you are using for the cfls? those would be convenient for me.

and yeah, I'm sure your plants are loving the organic ferts. I wish I would've done the same. I went with a dry chemical fert and I hardly used any and it scorched my plants pretty badly. took them forever to pull through it. liquid hydro ferts next grow and going to be a lot more careful...

p.s. grand, I think he has a 250w HPS. the floros are extra lighting to cover the rest of the space

Get Them!! I got the little adapters at home depot. They screw right into regular bulb fixtures, and make it light 2 bulbs instead of 1. The light itself is just a regular $5 dome shop light from walmart with the dome taken off to allow me to fit the adapters to make it a two bulb light. You can make a pretty sweet cfl fluorescent box hood with these.. Just get a nice rectangle shaped box lined with mylar/foil, and place these adapters in there holding 2 cool, and 2 warm fluorescent cfls side ways.. Then you can just lower and raise the box reflecter as needed. I'll be making something like this for my little clone closet when they are rooted.

And yes there is a 270 watt HPS super agrosun bulb which supposedly provides 15-20% more blue spectrum then the average hps.. I'd say right now I'm at about 50/50 with hps/fluorescent lumen output.

TheFxckingHero · #19 (**permalink**) 06-20-2006, 03:03 AM

can you link me to that $5 dome shoplight? i've been trying to find cheap fixtures but the cheapest i could find were $15-$20 desk lamps

Mister Postman · #20 (**permalink**) 06-20-2006, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TheFxckingHero

can you link me to that $5 dome shoplight? i've been trying to find cheap fixtures but the cheapest i could find were $15-$20 desk lamps

You can find them all over. walmart had them, home depot has them, lowes all under $5-7.. I just did a search under clamp lights and found them here for 5.75. http://www.skycraftsurplus.com/index...ROD&ProdID=868 pet stores too will have them http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/...lar-clip-lamp/

wookie · #21 (**permalink**) 06-20-2006, 05:38 AM

looks like those are gonna be pretty tasty nice grow

Mister Postman · #22 (**permalink**) 06-20-2006, 07:29 PM

Thanks for stoppin in Wookie. It should be very sweet when done. I'm going to take my time with this one, and let them go till the trichs are 50/50 clear/amber

I'm taking a trip to the grow today. If there is anything significant to update I'll be sure to do so.. I tink taking pics every other day may be a bit much though, so maybe an update every 5 days or so?? I'll be back with an update this evening none the less.

southpaw · #23 (**permalink**) 06-21-2006, 03:47 AM

I like what I see man! Keep us updated.

I'm about 3 weeks into a closet grow, about a 2.5 X 2.5 X6 space, fluoros for veg and a 150W HPS on the way for flowering. I'm planning on getting some extra warm cfl's at some point too. Do you think I should bother with LST or just grow these straight up, since I've got enough headroom? Looking at those fatty bushes you've got, I don't know if I can fit 4 healthy plants into 6 sq. ft. Am I wrong?

TheFxckingHero · #24 (**permalink**) 06-21-2006, 04:19 AM

I would LST if I were you because 150w won't penetraye very far down so if you let them get tall only the top of the plants would be getting much light

Mister Postman · #25 (**permalink**) 06-21-2006, 04:47 AM

Wow It's amazing what 2 days can do.. On my trip to the grow room this is what I saw when I opened the closet...

Ok Yesterday I recieved two 85watt cfls to add to my grow closet. This will allow me to push back the fan, and auto pot system, and open up about another foot of room which is highly needd right about now

This is a picture with the two heavy duty cfls added, and my grow room about a foot longer.
Ahh gotta love the space, and a neater grow space

WOW LOOK AT THOSE TWO IN THE AUTO POTS TAkE OFF!!!

Ok well I watered today. I took a gallon of distilled wtare added Pure Blend Pro Bloom until my ppm hit 600, and then I added in the liquid Karma, and Ionic boost till ppm hoit 725 and watered.

Now the shots of the plants

BUD SITES GALORE ON THIS LOCAL STRAIN CLONE

Nice shot of my Sadhu clone.. The last I did two days ago is comming along lovely

I'm going to really let the pots dry out the next couplke days.. i think I'll water again in three days, and this watering I'll use a lot of pure water, and let it run out the bottom for the while.. Then the next watering I'll reintroduce my ferts. Hope your liking how this coming along so far.. So far I'm very pleased. Update in a few days.. any questions ask away

southpaw · #26 (**permalink**) 06-21-2006, 04:50 AM

Off hand, whats the light penetration of 150W HPS? I remember a chart I saw a few weeks back about lumens and distance from various bulbs, I'm just too damn lazy to go looking for it again.

Thanks for the advice man.

Mister Postman · #27 (**permalink**) 06-21-2006, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by southpaw

I like what I see man! Keep us updated.

I'm about 3 weeks into a closet grow, about a 2.5 X 2.5 X6 space, fluoros for veg and a 150W HPS on the way for flowering. I'm planning on getting some extra warm cfl's at some point too. Do you think I should bother with LST or just grow these straight up, since I've got enough headroom? Looking at those fatty bushes you've got, I don't know if I can fit 4 healthy plants into 6 sq. ft. Am I wrong?

you may be able to fit 4 if you lst.. The 150 watt hps is not going to penetrate to deep, so keeping everything nice and even with lst will be of a benefit to you as it is me. I would add a few cfls if you got them.. I look at it as any light will help.. if you got them light them.. I like using them for out of the way spots or for inner growth they work great.

Mister Postman · #28 (**permalink**) 06-21-2006, 05:11 AM

Two pictures I missed in my update today above.. these are the durban poison x skunk buds.. In my last grow I flowered the mother to this clone and she was full of pink.. The pink/purple is coming.. Look closely.

GrandPewpil · #29 (**permalink**) 06-21-2006, 02:34 PM

So it's not a flouro grow? No wonder your plants look so healthy.

And wow, that Durban Poison x Skunk #1 is one pretty woman. So much color. I was trying to grow that strain on this grow but like most others I couldn't get them to sprout. Can't wait until next year...I'm gonna try to grow a couple outside.

Can you give a smoke report on the DPxS#1?

ice#1 · #30 (**permalink**) 06-21-2006, 04:15 PM

is the plant inbetween the 2 strip flours skunk#1 as it looks just likt one of my skunk girls

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#16 (permalink) 06-19-2006, 06:15 PM
GrandPewpil Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 142	It's always nice to see a flouro grow. Keep up the good work, Mister Postman.

#17 (permalink) 06-19-2006, 06:18 PM
TheFxckingHero Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 865	where did you get & how did you mount/wire those fixtures you are using for the cfls? those would be convenient for me. and yeah, I'm sure your plants are loving the organic ferts. I wish I would've done the same. I went with a dry chemical fert and I hardly used any and it scorched my plants pretty badly. took them forever to pull through it. liquid hydro ferts next grow and going to be a lot more careful... p.s. grand, I think he has a 250w HPS. the floros are extra lighting to cover the rest of the space __________________ Hero's Grow Quest Summer 2006: Featuring the curse of the ten plagues as told by toasty... cave-ins and fallen plants, mysterious grasshoppers appearing out of thin air, smoking HPS bulbs, over-fertilization galore... what's next on the agenda?! All about the factors determining the potency of pot

#19 (permalink) 06-20-2006, 03:03 AM
TheFxckingHero Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 865	can you link me to that $5 dome shoplight? i've been trying to find cheap fixtures but the cheapest i could find were $15-$20 desk lamps __________________ Hero's Grow Quest Summer 2006: Featuring the curse of the ten plagues as told by toasty... cave-ins and fallen plants, mysterious grasshoppers appearing out of thin air, smoking HPS bulbs, over-fertilization galore... what's next on the agenda?! All about the factors determining the potency of pot

#21 (permalink) 06-20-2006, 05:38 AM
wookie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 2 Week Temporary Ban Posts: 346	hmm looks like those are gonna be pretty tasty nice grow __________________ Life is too short to smoke cheap pot.

#22 (permalink) 06-20-2006, 07:29 PM
Mister Postman Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: where I'd wish to be Posts: 3,346	Thanks for stoppin in Wookie. It should be very sweet when done. I'm going to take my time with this one, and let them go till the trichs are 50/50 clear/amber I'm taking a trip to the grow today. If there is anything significant to update I'll be sure to do so.. I tink taking pics every other day may be a bit much though, so maybe an update every 5 days or so?? I'll be back with an update this evening none the less.

#23 (permalink) 06-21-2006, 03:47 AM
southpaw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 10	I like what I see man! Keep us updated. I'm about 3 weeks into a closet grow, about a 2.5 X 2.5 X6 space, fluoros for veg and a 150W HPS on the way for flowering. I'm planning on getting some extra warm cfl's at some point too. Do you think I should bother with LST or just grow these straight up, since I've got enough headroom? Looking at those fatty bushes you've got, I don't know if I can fit 4 healthy plants into 6 sq. ft. Am I wrong?

#24 (permalink) 06-21-2006, 04:19 AM
TheFxckingHero Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 865	I would LST if I were you because 150w won't penetraye very far down so if you let them get tall only the top of the plants would be getting much light __________________ Hero's Grow Quest Summer 2006: Featuring the curse of the ten plagues as told by toasty... cave-ins and fallen plants, mysterious grasshoppers appearing out of thin air, smoking HPS bulbs, over-fertilization galore... what's next on the agenda?! All about the factors determining the potency of pot

#25 (permalink) 06-21-2006, 04:47 AM
Mister Postman Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: where I'd wish to be Posts: 3,346	Wow what growth Wow It's amazing what 2 days can do.. On my trip to the grow room this is what I saw when I opened the closet... Ok Yesterday I recieved two 85watt cfls to add to my grow closet. This will allow me to push back the fan, and auto pot system, and open up about another foot of room which is highly needd right about now This is a picture with the two heavy duty cfls added, and my grow room about a foot longer. Ahh gotta love the space, and a neater grow space WOW LOOK AT THOSE TWO IN THE AUTO POTS TAkE OFF!!! Ok well I watered today. I took a gallon of distilled wtare added Pure Blend Pro Bloom until my ppm hit 600, and then I added in the liquid Karma, and Ionic boost till ppm hoit 725 and watered. Now the shots of the plants BUD SITES GALORE ON THIS LOCAL STRAIN CLONE Nice shot of my Sadhu clone.. The last I did two days ago is comming along lovely I'm going to really let the pots dry out the next couplke days.. i think I'll water again in three days, and this watering I'll use a lot of pure water, and let it run out the bottom for the while.. Then the next watering I'll reintroduce my ferts. Hope your liking how this coming along so far.. So far I'm very pleased. Update in a few days.. any questions ask away

#26 (permalink) 06-21-2006, 04:50 AM
southpaw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 10	Off hand, whats the light penetration of 150W HPS? I remember a chart I saw a few weeks back about lumens and distance from various bulbs, I'm just too damn lazy to go looking for it again. Thanks for the advice man.

#28 (permalink) 06-21-2006, 05:11 AM
Mister Postman Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: where I'd wish to be Posts: 3,346	Two pictures I missed in my update today above.. these are the durban poison x skunk buds.. In my last grow I flowered the mother to this clone and she was full of pink.. The pink/purple is coming.. Look closely.

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#29 (permalink) 06-21-2006, 02:34 PM
GrandPewpil Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 142	So it's not a flouro grow? No wonder your plants look so healthy. And wow, that Durban Poison x Skunk #1 is one pretty woman. So much color. I was trying to grow that strain on this grow but like most others I couldn't get them to sprout. Can't wait until next year...I'm gonna try to grow a couple outside. Can you give a smoke report on the DPxS#1?

#30 (permalink) 06-21-2006, 04:15 PM
ice#1 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 194	is the plant inbetween the 2 strip flours skunk#1 as it looks just likt one of my skunk girls