General Cultivation Q&A

Howdy, I have been slowly getting all my gear together for my little stealth setup that'll be operational soon. Initially I was planning on using a regular old recirculating system, but after realising that I don't have all that much space to play with, I have decided to go with the DWC method instead. I'm just after some pointers on things to watch out for using this method, as it seems it's a bit harder to get right than other methods. I have read heaps on this site and others about various DWC setups but they never seem the same, I guess I just want to know where the heck I should start. Any help greatly appreciated.

ok i am doing a soil grow but my next will be a hydro so i am preparing myself for it a few months in advance and hope to have everything set up by the time i need it but right now i have a question about the nuit mix i will be useing i found this in a book my neighbor gave me it is by arnon/hoagland in 190 and here it is macronutrients grams per liter potassium nitrate 1.02 calcium nitrate .49 ammonem dihydrogen phosphate .23 magnesiem sulfate .49 micronutrients millgrams per liter boric acid 2.86 maganese chloride 1.81 cuprous sulfate .08 zinc sulfate …

I'm from the old school when we grew only during the summer using found land, so this indoor stuff is all new to me. If we did grow indoors it was with a fluro in a wardrobe or cupboard and the plants were always sickly. I have planted 8 seeds in perlite only with a simple gravity, ( ph adjusted, nutrient) water flow to the small pots sitting on sponges. - with a 400w 3 ft above the pots. I pretty much dropped the seeds on the surface and they slid a little through the perlite. There just seems to be too much airspace for roots to take hold, should I have mixed the perlite with any indoor potting mix? It's only been 24 hrs, so nothing has sprouted yet. Does the perli…

I am trying Canna Coco and their related products for the first time. I was wondering if anyone else has used these and what schedual they used for feeding. I have the chart for mix ratios but not for frequency of feeding. It is very dry where I live and I need to water every other day, I am worried that feeding that often is too much (?) Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks The Mountain Man :whistling sorry, I posted this to hydro when it should have gone to indoor....

I'm using the Mr. Green: I Grow Chronic - http://pot.tv/archive/shows/pottvshowse-2993.html - technique in growing. He uses a reservoir and water pump under the growing tray to feed the plants. He doesn't say how often to change the water, though. Any ideas?

Ok...I've just finished my first grow...all and all very sucessfull. however, theere are many areas I can do better. I used hot-coco for the last grow and was not impressed. The bugs, and mess. So I was thinking of going to somthing that drains better...So I could water more often. anyways ...I'd like some advice...what do you guys use and why? I have it set-up recycling the water( for space and practicality reasons) Also if anyone could post a pic of how I should step up my watering. I don't know really what I'm doing...what hard ware like T and L joints, drippers will I need. I was also thinking of growing organic...anyone have any opinions. is there a quaility d…

If I am using rainwater out of my tank. do I still need to let it sit for 48hrs or is there no clorine in rainwater?

Anyone know where I can get hold of some 6" diameter plastic horse shoe drippers ? I tried a few hydro shops and they only have big ones to suit five gallon drum size, I want them for the top of 9" netpots. I can make some using copper tube but I'm not sure if this is a good idea in a hydro system. :scratchin

Yellos, I am more excited than big Kev today... I have just received my first seeds from PlanetSkunk. I ordered Lowryder seeds but also got free lowryder X Blueberry Seeds. Not sure which one to grow first - decisions. I am in the process of finalising an indoor stealth grow and would love to find out more about the following: 1. Given they autoflower should I just go straight to flowering lights once germinated and established after a couple of weeks ? I think the answer is yes but it just seems wrong. I havevery limited space so am looking to do this under 130w compact flouros and have the option of 2700 k, 6500 k and 14000k - all have a 10,000 lumen output. …

Hi all, There is a lot written on the best outdoor soil mixes. Have tried a few with different results.....With all the knowledge we have here and the combined years of growing what is the best mix? and %'s Want to have a TOP season this year! WR is first of the rank........ So what is the best mix? we all have ideas. give me a few....

ok, I picked up my light and fan today, so I am getting near ready to order my clones, so I need some advice as to which medium to use, setup will be as follows: Cabinet 1m x 1m x 2m (can be changed if needed) 1 x 400w light 1 x 250mm continuous exhaust fan 1 x oscilating pedastool fan Will be using White Rhino clones Will be hand watering I was going to use soil, as from what I have read soil grown plants taste better. If soil, what mix is best (brand etc) If not soil can someone suggest a better alternative, remembering they will be hand watered (plus I know fuck all about hydro) Now for a couple of off topic questions: Can clones go straight into final…