General Cultivation Q&A

It's been 8 weeks now since I ventured into the world of hydro... I got a few emails from people here who wanted to see my 240 gallon setup. So here are some pics, they're not great but I haven't rtfm on my new camera yet. I'm open (and desire) your comments and suggestions to make anything better. I started out with quartz-halogen shop lights (900 watts total), but just yesterday received my 1000 watt HID and HPS lights (now pictured) I got them through Access Discounts, $282 (U.S.) for a dual ballast, swichable, reflector hood and one each of the lamps. Their URL is http://store.yahoo.com/accessdiscounts-sto...oinone10me.html http://www.twofishmedia.com/tankfull…

2.5 months veg from seed currentlly started 3rd week Flower interested in clones..? mail me..? but pls check out the rest of the pics first..

Marijuana is perhaps the only plant in history grown primarily for its trichomes. Whether used for hashish or marijuana the objective is the same: production and harvest of THC-rich trichomes (crystals). Yet often the cultivator loses sight of the real goal of growing this plant. Bud size, density, coloration, flavor and odor are all of little value if they do not produce the euphoric sensations we seek. Trichomes and resins Trichomes come in many shapes and sizes and are used by plants for many different purposes. Cannabis uses its trichomes for a variety of purposes, some of which require THC and other cannabinoids to be effective, and others that do not. The prim…

one of the most common reasons for ppl getting busted in Holland for growing (hehe,..yes, they bust ya here too) is becouse of smell leaking out the growroom! there's allways some one who's calling the cops,...even these sweet neigbours of yours, happenes a lot. Anywayzz,..there's an easy way to make sure there's no smell leaking out of your grow, or dry room (drying gives the most odeur/smell) here it is : first make sure your growroom is airtight. that's nearly impossible to do but try to secure the biggest airholes. when that's done what you need to do is make sure you have a more powerfull fan at the outletair of your growroom than on the inlet-fresh-air fan! wh…

ANother thing I forgot to ask is when do I start flushing Do i start at day 31 flowering? Or am I better off waiting for a certain amount of pistils to go brown. How do you guys decide when to start flushing? Cheers

i have a few plants outside and one of which would prove to be an excellent mother. i'm planning my hydro grow but only planning as single grow room, with seperate clone/seedling facilities. my question is would having an outdoor mother be as effective as an indoor mother to avoid seperate light cycles etc. the plant is nice fat and healthy and would love the full 18 hours of light a day i'm guessing. thoughts and suggestions ?

hey i was told about this method to cut the top of a plant once in vega to increase buddin stems... i was wondring if u could advise me or provide pics to display this.. much respect Ele

HI fellow members,through various experimentations with various mediums(expanded clay,vermulite,perlite) and having to feed them appropriatley as they are nutrient poor mixes and need constant nutrient enrichment,Ie Reservoir,autopot,flood and drain.I have found Ed Rosenthals tried and true formula of hands on gardening works best,ie hand watering with nutrients.The mix I have found best is 50%perlite/ver and 50% potting mix in 150mm pots with drainholes that each sit in a individual saucer for water run off and additional feeds during hours unattended.

Sup ppls first off i wanna say Merry xmas to all my new fellow ganja friends.. on this web site.. and not i have questions on my plant.. ive just turned my lights to 12/12 and ive noticed little pistals all ready showing.. this is the 2nd week on flowering and them pisltals are going brown already like they are old.. is this a problem or am i stressing for no reason.. pls note this is not all over the plants just on a few stems.. much respect Ele

g'day; here is great pic to help everyone.....

hey, i was just wondering if someone could give me a hand with growing.I just put 4 seeds into little pots in my backyard 2 days ago and i just needed to know wether or not to keep watering them until they sprout.Coz its really hot know and i watered them this morning and about 2 hours later it was dry again.Any help appreciated

Sup ppls... i just recently turned down my lights from 24 on to 12 night/day.. and i was wondring how long till i see sum major budding sensations... ive got 2 pistals breaking out on the mature stems already so it seems to have just started.. a friend told me that i need to keep the lights off for at least 36 hours to give them a kick into flowering is this tru.. my ganja friends..?

hey i have one of my plants Sativa type i think cause its tall and has small leaves. its bout 30" tall but where the leaves connect to stem half way up it looks like there is flowers come out and i think its put pollen all over its leaves cause it has little white dots on its leaves. So does that mean its male Up the top of the plant it has those little white stem things coming out like a female plant would so i dunno kinda weird Any one have any idea