Id highly recommend watching a few before jumping in especially so you get things right its a process lol
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i will, thanks.
i am in the process of getting some new lights. just ordered this because it keeps going out of stock so i got one while i had the opportunity. i will be getting the fc6500 to go along with it soon as well
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Use a sterile sealable container big enough to put some kind of rack in to keep packs off the moist paper towel (use distilled water) fold paper towels up in 1" folds like an accordion and spread across bottom of container then put just enough water in bottom to moisten paper towel , seal for a week or two and then check and repeat if necessary
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Sorry for late reply been crazy busy
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Niiice 
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Bet she perked back up by tomorrow lol nice job buddy!
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buddy is gonna start flowering this tonight, he is throwing it in his closet for a couple days 0 light to get it started than let the sun take the rest of the way
taking down that light hangin
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@Low what silica do u use if u dont mind me asking?
and what dose do u add per gallon
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I use armor si by gh but there are tons options. GH is locally available. I usually do a little less than what’s called for on the bottle per gallon.
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is it 0-0-1 or 0-0-.5
it helps in making the stems thicker, is that correct? i am needing something extra for the stems so im gonna introduce silica myself
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That plant is going to be extremely airy and have fluffy buds unfortunately just not enough light
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They say it’s supposed to help with basically everything. I’m not convinced it does much in soil.
What Is Silica?
Silicon (Si) exists in all plants grown in soil, making up 0.1% to 10% of plant tissue. Plants can only absorb Si in the form of soluble monosilicic acid, a non-charged molecule, which is known as plant-available silicon (PAS). Natural diatomaceous earth is a good source of plant-available silicon and can be used as a soil conditioner to provide plants with the right amount of this nutrient. Other sources include standard soil (which likely doesn’t contain enough) and slag (which might contain harmful metals.)
How Plant-Available Silica Helps Increase Yields
This nutrient enhances the strength and rigidity of plants down at the cellular level, which reduces lodging and increases the light-receiving posture of the plant, allowing the plant to photosynthesize further and grow more. A plant that lacks silicon can even exhibit poor growth of crops and, in extreme cases, death.
By making your cannabis stronger at the cellular level with plant-available silica, your plants are better able to fight off abiotic stressors that can inhibit growth and cause plant death. The most common abiotic stressors your cannabis might experience are:
- Drought (water stress)
- Waterlogging
- Extreme temperatures
- Salinity
- Mineral toxicity
With stronger cells and more resistance to abiotic stressors, your cannabis plants have the opportunity to grow bigger and produce bigger yields.
Tip: In order for your cannabis to reap the most benefits from plant-available silica, you should supplement with diatomaceous earth during the entire plant’s lifecycle, from seedling to harvest.
Bonus Benefits of Diatomaceous Earth
There are many reasons to choose diatomaceous earth for your source of plant-available silica:
- Moisture retention – Diatomaceous earth improves the retention of moisture in potting mix, soil, and sandy soil by holding a greater amount of fluid and drying at a slower rate. The addition of diatomaceous earth to soil can increase drought resistance.
- pH Buffer – Diatomaceous earth provides a level of buffering capacity to maintain an optimal root-zone pH.
- Reduces compaction – Adds matrix to the soil to prevent waterlogging and ensure there is plenty of oxygen delivered to the root zones.
- Contains nutrients. It may also contain secondary micronutrients such as calcium or iron, which can be absorbed by the plant’s root system and translocated to the cell wall.
- Aids in reducing salinity. It promotes a neutral pH and improves soil conditions.
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it will be moved into a tent with high lighting after it starts budding
probably a 2x2
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does anyone have opinions towards ipower brand bud leaf bowl trimmers?
any suggestions on bud trimmers would be amazing, brand, size, ect. thanks all
i ordered this, hopefully it wasnt a bad choice. it was 50% off so i went for it
and i need something, im so sick of trimming for hours.
and now i have a dry rack to add to the equipment list lol
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I know @Low uses a bowl trimmer maybe he will chime in i assume majority of brands use the same manufacturer for these bowl trimmers for the most part they are all the same exact thing just different colors schemes and branding lol
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The only difference I’ve seen between brands is components/hardware used in assembly like nuts and bolts, but even then mostly the same. Recommend some thread lock to keep the machines from unscrewing themselves. Otherwise I bet the main pieces come from the same place.
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@LiesGrows question, what is better for flowering and vegging between IR light and UV light
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That i couldn’t say at all maybe @dbrn32 can help you there hes the lighting gurus haha i only use full spectrum leds no supplemental lighting
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