Rhymes first Auto show... no cars needed

Discussion in 'Indoor Grow Journals' started by Rhymesayers420, Mar 17, 2015.

  1. #1 Rhymesayers420, Mar 17, 2015
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    Hello everyone [​IMG], after many years of cannabis consumption and a little thinning of the hair, I have made the leap into growing my own cannabis to accommodate my wife and I's consumption. 
     
    a short background: I am a CA MMJ patient with crohn's disease and my wife is a MMJ patient as well who suffers from migraines occasionally due to work stress. We both enjoy MJ as a whole and even though it is a great medicine, we appreciate the recreational value to it and use it for that purpose as well.
     
    I don't want to bore everyone with all the the little details just yet so for this first post I'll keep it simple:
    I want to share the setup I have, the nutes and tools I will be using, and the soil/amendments I've used. I am using Pyramind's Auto White Widow and Auto NYC (Jack Herer x NYC Diesel); 2 WW and 2 NYC.
    I have already planted the seeds in their final 2 gallon smart pots (after soaking for 12 hours in a glass cup on top of a cable box), so the last two pictures are post planting.
     
    DISCLAIMER:
    I am only able to do this grow because of the vast amount of knowledge available to us contributed by other experienced growers throughout the years. With that being said, I do want to thank a few blades for helping immensely in starting my grow; they are also awesome people with humble hearts and down to earth perspectives on life. They are: loki125, Head Chef, pokesmot247, TenaciousTrichromes, oldskoolstoner, RED BEARD, NorthernAutos, STIGGYMATA, and everyone else who helped me along the way. This one's for you guys! [​IMG]
     
    Let's get to the good stuff:
     
    This is where my grow tent is; it is a small walk-in closet. [​IMG]
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    The tent is positioned in a way that the carbon filter/fan is exhausting through the crack in the door. I always leave the closet door open to ensure proper ventilation. 
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    I have used coaxial cable mounting nails to run the extension cord along the bottom of the wall then go up and around the trim, hiding the cable from obvious sight and preventing any tripping accidents.
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    This is how my tent is positioned in the closet, I left 4-6 inches breathing room on every side of the tent.
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    I positioned a fan on the outside of the tent next to the intake but in front of the door crack so it will pull in fresh air from the room.
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    Here is the inside of my tent. It is 32 by 20 by 60", I have 3 48w HOt5 units, and 2 42w CFL bulbs. One CFL is positioned to the side for easy access to the grow before I need to actually use the light.
    The setup pictured has a t5 unit running from the top on adjustable ratchets to higher the light as the plants grow, a t5 unit on each side wall running vertically to maximize space and light penetration, and a CFL on the front and back walls to maximize light output and penetration
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    The adjustable ratchets that I use both for my top hanging t5 and my carbon filter/fan. They make it super easy to set up and adjust all without needing help. [​IMG]
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    For my drain tray I'm using 2" of pea gravel that was thoroughly washed beforehand. You can also see part of one of the pots I will be using. In total, there will be 4 2 gallon smart pots. 
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    For some tools & necessary items, I bought some ph testers, a TDS ppm tester, a 45x loupe w/ LED, and a small spiral book for logging. (more in next pic)
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    More tools & necessities: spray bottle, molasses, ph up & down, and Fox Farm's Grow Big & Tiger Bloom.
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    My mixing bin: I use 35% FF Ocean Forest, 35% FF Light Warrior, & 30% Perlite w/ 4 lbs added Earthworm Castings
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    a link to the fox farms feeding schedule : i will be using loki's advice on starting at low strength at 2 weeks
    light schedule is a 20 / 4 and my carbon filter/fan is on 24/7 with the intake fan being on the same timer as lights.
     
    Day 1:
    planted seeds at 11:30pm 3/15, kept saran wrapped lightly sitting on top of pots for added humidity
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    geez, I'm tired. Time to smoke and pass out... Good night guys! Will update when they pop! [​IMG]

     
  2. Subbed up bro :)
     
    Chef.
     
  3. Subbed brother. Very clean room and well laid out post :)

    ~ poke
     
  4. Thanks man! Let's see if I impress... hahaha

    I appreciate that, I'm pretty ocd sometimes so I guess it helps. Tbh I thought a lot about what you said: about giving back and it being a joy, explaining things where even a complete noob could understand, etc.

    I stopped thinking about how excited I was to show what I have, and started to get excited about SHARING it with people. Maybe someone will benefit from this... that's my only hope. :)
     
  5. Youre doing a fine job of sharing so far. I like your attitude.

    Real recognizes real brother :)
    ~ poke
     
  6. Im in and ready to see you kill it!...you cant go wrong with the fam you got backin you here in gc brother!
     
  7. I'm a huge fan of atmosphere and all things rhymesayers soooo I am subbed lol :cool: :wave:
     
  8. #8 RED BEARD, Mar 17, 2015
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    lol yeaaah. just got home and smoking now, tbh, I don't think I've heard these tracks.. so I'ma blaze and check em out :D
     
  10. spent like an hr watchin eyedea battles after i posted those i was really high and lm-mfao
     
  11.  
    Damn! slugs lookin' good and filled out... geez man, might he actually be at a point in his life when he's ready to grow up! Slug is/was pretty wild. But these jams are new! the last album I have is the lemons one. I think I jammed to so much atmosphere I put them on hold and explored a lot of their other artists. Def Jux records is pretty good too (aesop & friends). Common Market & Blue Scholars (same producer: Sabzi)
     
    sorry to ramble... I'm excited to hear these songs! [​IMG]
     
  12. I saw him at red rocks last summer. Was fucking excellent! He played a bunch of his old stuff. Gave me a better appreciation for his newer songs too seeing them live. Haven't been overly impressed with the newer albums.
     
  13. One of my favorites!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bebw9dIFU4c&feature=youtube_gdata_player

    :metal:
     
  14. UPDATE:
    Day 3: 6:30am
    the back right plant popped (the white widow)
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    now just waiting on the other three
     
  15. awesome,so happy to see her showin!
     
  16. #17 Rhymesayers420, Mar 18, 2015
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    back 2 white widows are up and ahead of the NYC's, i'll do a picture update once all pop... in the meantime:
    here's a jam for all to smoke to:
     
    'Let's have a mid-city fiesta with your west LA connection
    Hop inside the vehicle start crossing intersections
    We learning life's lessons
    While we blaze this herbal essence
    A man was still a child and I have so many questions
    Struggled all my life to evade the misconceptions'
     
    such good flow in this track, they keep the same homonyms going real sick-like~!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dr1kQDGgRk
     
  17. not quite as positive but this is my dawg Big Cypes so i gotta rep.
    CYPER -"CALI BUD" FT. ANITA BLUNT: https://youtu.be/rA86CqsxobA
     
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    haha nice! good song to smoke to. plus the dude reminds me of big pun so thats awesome. and hes like rapping in the middle of 67 flowering herb plants... I mean... that's pretty realistic [​IMG]
     

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