Hydroponic DWC Grow- GreenHouse Seeds "The Church"

Discussion in 'Hydroponic Grow Journals' started by Moneyup215, Feb 1, 2017.

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When do you all think I should switch to flower? Will be taking cuttings as well eventually

  1. When should I switch to flower?

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  2. Should I veg a bit longer?

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  1. Hello GrassCity Members

    I'm a new grower, who had photos from a couple yrs ago from a near successful hydro grow, but apparently GrassCity has completely overhauled their site (all photos lost). Ok No prob. Long story short those died midway through flower from reservoir infection (high temps) so it was completely "user error." So I do have some experience with hydroponic growing. The Strain I am currently growing is from GreenHouse Seeds and is called "The Church." Info on the genetics of this strain can be find at these two links below.

    The Church (by Green House Seeds) :: SeedFinder :: Strain Info
    The Church (Feminised) by Green House Seed Company Amsterdam

    This strain really doesn't have much info out there about the vegetation process, so I figured starting a thread might be an excellent way to share some suggestions. I'm actually curious who is currently growing this or has in the past. For the most part I think as I can change my rez successfully before entering flowering I'll be able to coast. If anyone has any suggestions on transition from veg-flower hydroponically as far as the rez change and obvious nute/light change that would be great. Here's a quick break down of my setup as I'm going to try to keep this short now:

    1. Germinated and vegged shortly after Christmas hydroponically in rapid rooters.
    2. Plant is roughly a solid 3 probably more like 4 weeks of veg. To be honest I haven't been counting as that's not a concern really for me so much.
    3. Grown using DynaGro Foliage Pro, Protekt, CalMag, and a very minute amount of Jacks All Purpose to help stable PH. Moving forward I will be using DynaGro purely for hydro and the Jack's if I can for other purpose as it is powder.
    4. PPM at 1103- ( Strain is said to be a nutrient eater but I haven't gone beyond and it's been steady
    5. Grown under (2) LED Mars Hydro 300 watt lights. 600 watts
    6. . She's a bushy babe at least about 8 side branches of which I know I could take 1 or 2 cuttings now no regret, but am not yet.
    7. About 4.5- 5 inches tall. Said to be a big time growing when switched to flower. I'm not going to veg her like two month at all. I was thinking roughly in a week maybe 2 or so. What yall think?
     

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  2. i had a church in my first crop wich was coco and hps. i topped her once at 3rd node and she went ballistic. outdone my big bud, white widdow and barneys blue. by miles. awesome strain and was my first attempt. full of flaws and not once was the ph checked. hardy as it gets and what a smoke! just for an experiment i snapped her in the "v" where shed split off from the early topping and taped her back together. she absolutely exploded. awesome strain mate you cant go wrong.


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  3. Thanks for the input bruh. Very helpful comparisons. I've heard that Big Bud yields pretty nicely, so based on your input that's great news. To be honest I posted this yesterday and haven't done anything but some slight bending (LST) to push lower branches to the canopy. She's grown significantly since last night. More horizontal than vertical. These big ass fan leaves are unique. Beautiful plant. Def hardy like you say so far. PH tried to kill me early in seedling phase but was an easy fix. Too chicken to top lol. I will top a clone though. When did you switch to flower out of curiosity? I know your using HPS. Thanx again for stopping by.
     
  4. put into flower just after 4 weeks cos she was getting too big by comparrison. in hindsight i shouldve had less plants on the go as idve vegged fuck out of her had i had more space. would be an awesome girl for a proper scrog aswell.


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  5. So how about I took your advice and wound up topping her this past Friday. Best thing I could of done. She is going nutz and starting to produce a nice crown at the canopy. Very bushy and compact, but it's getting wider actually. Drinking up water with big roots now. I'll post some pics of her sometime tonight. Think I'm going to switch end of wee. That would be about 5 solid weeks for me. I'm trying to roots a couple clones and take at least one more before I do the switch.
     
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  6. These are some updated photos about 4 days after topping.

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  7. #7 Moneyup215, Feb 24, 2017
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    I apologize if it seems likes I'm flooding with pics. Trying to keep them minimal while displaying this girls talents. Anyway these photos are 13-19 days from when I last posted. Since then, I have gone into 12/12 flower period.. This started on 2/12/17, so I am currently 12 days into flower. I really want to get some viewers so you all be the judge. Is she looking decent so far? I'm running veg nutes up until 2//26/17 and then switching to bloom. Very satisfied with bud sites so far and buds starting to open slightly. She's a very sturdy strain. Really taking off since she was topped and I'm only doing LST to this particular plant. Def feel like you can be a lil liberal with it though and do some moderate defoliating.
     
  8. These photos are at Day 21 of flower. Nutrient solution has remained the same,( however I have began using more of a mixture of Jacks's 20-20-20 with success in my rez to save my DynaGro Bloom. Don't ask why I have no clue.) The only major change is the addition of Bud Blood to my rez in increments of 1/4 teaspoon per rez refill. It says do 1.5 for the first weeks fromt eh jump but fuck that. It's concentrated in P and K and I've used it to supplement even past the 2 weeks recommended successfully. Just BE CAREFUL. Stuff is really potent, and can be especially in conjunction with whatever nutrients you are using. So far I am pleased with what I see. Any suggestions friends

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