Hydroponics! ***Not the devils lettuce

[B.Spilner]

Well after the positive response in another thread here we go! I suck at writing this stuff so excuse me if im all over the place!

This all started with the wife coming home and bitching about brown lettuce and then throwing half of it out. I was already doing research on hydroponics, and then i seen spikers post up 2 of his setups, well thats all i needed to see and off to best buy to pickup the click and grow system for $99. Get it home and start unboxing it only to see how simple it actually was. Well for that price i could pick up 2 grow lights for the same price, so package it all up and return it to best buy!

I found a guy on youtube (grow indoors 365) that i ended up just glued to his videos for a couple days, figured out that he and alot of people were doing whats called the Kratky Method. Its simple, cheap, and super easy! So onto amazon to spend some monies! Picked up 2 grow lights, $50 a piece with great reviews, and then a bunch of the small things... Heres the first couple days.

Heres a list and links of the products im using

-10g Tote
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/rubbermaid-38-l-roughneck-storage-box/6000107232425?cmpid=sem_pla_google_en_none_6000107232425_1000620067600019836842430972_104&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuMrXBRC_ARIsALWZrIicj_vuzKf58xfGii0vvDuzMwsGWztW87D3lZK7E0iHAwd-MfS-PjoaAkx0EALw_wcB

-BloomGrow 48x48x72
https://www.amazon.ca/BloomGrow-16x16x48-Hydroponic-Reflective-Waterproof/dp/B074H6FRC8/ref=sr_1_5?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1525898274&sr=1-5&keywords=grow+tent

-Niello Led Lights
https://www.amazon.ca/Niello-ultra-thin-ultra-light-Spectrum-Include/dp/B01NAQ1PB2/ref=sr_1_4?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1525898342&sr=1-4&keywords=grow+lights

-MarsHydro 300W LED
https://www.amazon.ca/MarsHydro-Indoor-Flowering-Spectrum-Certification/dp/B0122VD22M/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1525898412&sr=1-1&keywords=mars+hydro+300w

-4 Tier Adjustable Shelving
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/4-tier-chrome-wire-shelf-0680382p.html#srp

-Hydroton Clay Pebbles
https://www.amazon.ca/Hydroton-Original-Liter-140-Plt/dp/B0792SX5GK/ref=sr_1_cc_5?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1525898576&sr=1-5-catcorr&keywords=hydroton

-Ecoplus Eco air (Ihave 2 of the double units)
https://www.amazon.ca/EcoPlus-728355-Aquarium-Fountain-Hydroponics/dp/B004LOZW3Q/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1525898685&sr=8-6&keywords=ecoplus+eco

-PH Down (We have high PH over here in deadmonton)
https://www.amazon.ca/GENERAL-HYDROPONICS-PH-DOWN-ACID/dp/B06ZXVVD78/ref=sr_1_2?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1525898741&sr=1-2&keywords=ph+down

-Pure Blend Pro Liquid Fertilizer
https://www.amazon.ca/Botanicare-BCPBPGQT-1-Quart-Blend-Plant/dp/B0002E5O6O/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1525898791&sr=1-1&keywords=pure+blend+pro

-Rockwool Cubes Medium
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00JOZU0QG/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvpv2_2?pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_p=710445460503244578&pd_rd_wg=UNjjt&pf_rd_r=KJZG40ADADJ0HP756R2N&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B00JOZU0QG&pd_rd_w=2MK38&pf_rd_i=rockwool+cubes&pd_rd_r=1d1809c5-6772-408d-b7ec-7406bd642e77&ie=UTF8&qid=1525898943&sr=2

-Air stones and Net cups from the Hydrostore. Cheap Cheap

-PH meter digital
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B071XFRLSN/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525903315&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=ph+meter&psc=1

-Misc items, tubing, clip on fan, hydrometer/temp gauge,

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Then my tent showed up along wiht a racking system from canadian tire...

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After i got everything transplanted, this is 2 weeks from seed

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[B.Spilner]

Week 3

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[B.Spilner]

And then I expanded operations 1 more time, this time actually spending some money on a lights. $122 on Amazon, Mars hydro 300w LED. What a difference from my other 3!

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Now with the new light i could add my fourth tub, which pretty much brings us to day 36 and the progress is out of control!

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[A790]

Cool setup! The list of links isn't there though.

Wifey and I chatted about doing something like this. I'm very curious to see how this plays out for you. Keep us updated!

[B.Spilner]

Also to add, we have about 40 house plants, 2 outdoor gardens, and 2 planted shrimp freshwater tanks (50+ shrimp and counting), and Mr. Blue the Betta experiment.

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[B.Spilner]

Also our window sill with oregano and green onions.That picture was taken 2 days after i chopped the onions, they grow so fast we cant keep up! Our baby tortoise also on the right in his custom ikea cage, which eats the Hydroponic Kale!

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[Chester]

Awesome

[B.Spilner]

Yea ill update the list shortly.

I will, we should be starting to chop it down next week ish? and once i figure out the fertilizer im pretty sure i can knock a week or 2 off.

Right now ill be at 6 week yields.... I wan to be able to do it in 30 days. Wishful thinking!

[nzwasp]

How do you control the fruit fly / gnats in your house or do you not experience this?

[gretz]

Looked at your 2 weeks pic, was thinking, "thats not the devils lettuce"... re-read the title... yup, can confirm lol

Pretty sweet little setup, would confuse the "older" generations when a guy brings out nice mature tomatoes out of season lol

[B.Spilner]

How do you control the fruit fly / gnats in your house or do you not experience this?

Our last house we had a bunch and i ended up throwing out a bunch of plants until they were gone, i was so frustrated as i tried everything! We then moved about a year ago, and havent really had an issue. Now If i find one, instead of killing it i follow him to see which plant hes in, take that plant to the basement where i have a cardboard box (Old shop vac size box), throw the plant in there with a bit of Dr Doom spray, leave plant for an hour or two and BOOM, all gone.

[B.Spilner]

Looked at your 2 weeks pic, was thinking, "thats not the devils lettuce"... re-read the title... yup, can confirm lol

Pretty sweet little setup, would confuse the "older" generations when a guy brings out nice mature tomatoes out of season lol


Were looking at upgarding houses soon, gonna be funny when we get showings and they go to the basment to see this! ill probably either just leave the tent door open or write a "its just lettuce" note on it haha.

[B.Spilner]

Couple questions I keep getting asked...

Q. Any issues with humidity or mold?

Nope. It's a small area and super easy to control humidity, all I did was throw a clip on fan in the top corner aiming down and then slightly open a couple of the vents until I got it where I wanted. 60-75% humidity. Temps run between 19-22.


Q. How long can I leave it without having to maintain it

This was a huge thing for me as we spend lots of time at the lake during the summer. You can leave this setup for at least 2 weeks at a time without opening the door. I've rigged up my smart home to control the lights and threw an ecobee sensor in there so I can monitor everything off my phone. Fancy pants!!

[tonytiger55]

This is great. I was trying to find something for a condo.
How much electricity do the lights use..?

[B.Spilner]

This is great. I was trying to find something for a condo.
How much electricity do the lights use..?

I have no fricken clue, if I stop posting pictures in a month when the electrical bills start coming in, you'll know the warden shut me down lol.

[nzwasp]

I have no fricken clue, if I stop posting pictures in a month when the electrical bills start coming in, you'll know the warden shut me down lol.

According to this website http://www.weedist.com/2012/11/long-term-costs-of-grow-lights/

That 300W led mars light alone would be approximately $80 a year if running 12 hours a day at a cost of 6c Kwh.

So if you have 4 of those the cost would be approx $27 a month.

[B.Spilner]

According to this website http://www.weedist.com/2012/11/long-term-costs-of-grow-lights/

That 300W led mars light alone would be approximately $80 a year if running 12 hours a day at a cost of 6c Kwh.

So if you have 4 of those the cost would be approx $27 a month.

We run 16/8 light cycles. So off that math I'm gonna guestimate were under $20 bucks a month for everything.

[B.Spilner]

A pic of tub #2 roots. Sooo clean!

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[blownz]

Very cool and while I assume the lettuce would taste way better than what is in the store, have you tried to figure out how much it costs you to grow a 99 cent head of lettuce? I assume you don't do it to save money, but I am curious. :)

[B.Spilner]

Very cool and while I assume the lettuce would taste way better than what is in the store, have you tried to figure out how much it costs you to grow a 99 cent head of lettuce? I assume you don't do it to save money, but I am curious. :)

I get asked this question the most, well actually its people making a comment about how its not worth it, and while they're making the comment they're smoking a pack of cigarettes, drinking beer and eating out every second day, so im the one laughing... lol.

Anywhoo, quick math says im around $750 and i dont have to buy anything else for at least 6 months. One tub grows 6 plants, 4 tubs X 6 plants = 24 plants, lets say i can grow them in a month and a half (I know i can get it closer to a month), So ill have 4 yields in 6 months, 4 X 24 = 96 plants in 6 months. Divided by $750 = $8ish per plant for the first 6 months. $4ish per plant over the first year not including the power bill....

[nzwasp]

So what other plants are ideal for this setup? I wonder if it would work well with things like kale that is more expensive. Be good if you could grow baby bokchoy or something useful like that.

[B.Spilner]

Guess i didn't add what was in each tub!

Tub 1 - 1x cucumber, 1x lettuce, 2x kale, 2x prizehead lettuce

Tub 2 - Lettuce

Tub 3 - Prizehead lettuce

Tub 4 - 3x butter crunch lettuce, 1x kale, 1x oregano, 1x swiss chard

Seeds planted today - 6x Organic non GMO romaine lettuce

***Today is day 40 from the start of the entire setup

[nzwasp]

How are your cucumber plants going, be interested to see where the cucumbers are going to grow as those plants get pretty big. I grew zuchinni in my greenhouse last year (similar plant) and the plant took over half of a 5 x 2 squarefoot garden.

[B.Spilner]

Ill start gettin crazy at the end of summer once our outdoor garden shuts down. Were planting zero leafy greens outside this year, only carrots, tomatoes, peas, cucumbers,4x4ft strawberry patch and a watermelon i think? Really opens up the garden when you dont have a bunch of lettuce....

Ill be trying cherry tomatoes in the tent for sure, and pretty much whatever else catches my eye for seeds... I really feel like im running out of room already!

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So far so good, im not sure if i need pollination since its a flowering plant? i know one guy tried watermelon indoors but he couldn't get it to pollinate.

Our cucumber plant in the tent is doing better then the cuc plant on our window sill, Both were planted on the same day.


ATTN SPIKERS POST YOUR SETUPS!!!

[nzwasp]

ATTN SPIKERS POST YOUR SETUPS!!!
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[spikerS]

I got some fire and forget setups. I am only into this for about $200 So far.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81lU2VrQRXL._SL1500_.jpg

http://carworldwide247.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/aerogarden-harvest.jpg

[B.Spilner]

First harvest! Didn't even put a dent into it! Everyone's enjoying it

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[KPHMPH]

Do you happen to live in Auburn Bay? ....and have all This located in your garage ?

[B.Spilner]

Do you happen to live in Auburn Bay? ....and have all This located in your garage ?

I'm in Edmonton... and basement lol.

[speedog]

I get asked this question the most, well actually its people making a comment about how its not worth it, and while they're making the comment they're smoking a pack of cigarettes, drinking beer and eating out every second day, so im the one laughing... lol.

Anywhoo, quick math says im around $750 and i dont have to buy anything else for at least 6 months. One tub grows 6 plants, 4 tubs X 6 plants = 24 plants, lets say i can grow them in a month and a half (I know i can get it closer to a month), So ill have 4 yields in 6 months, 4 X 24 = 96 plants in 6 months. Divided by $750 = $8ish per plant for the first 6 months. $4ish per plant over the first year not including the power bill....

So you're not really saving any money, it's really a hobby that you get to enjoy in more ways than one. It's like buying a fishing license and all the gear to go out and catch fish to eat - those will be expensive fish for most people especially if one adds in all the real costs of going fishing.

[B.Spilner]

100% yes its a hobby.

Maybe one day I'll make millions off my lettuce...

[speedog]

100% yes its a hobby.

Maybe one day I'll make millions off my lettuce...

Market it the right way to the granola crunchers in BC like SP and you'll be golden.

[B.Spilner]

spikerS I'm gonna need some real life pictures! 70ish days, hows everything tasting?

Lettuce is all standing up today, at this stage I can literally see the daily growth. The new light is making a huge difference, the reds coming out of the lettuce compared to the smaller light is night and day. Definitely will be picking up another one of the Mars lights...

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Day 51

Growing too quickly, I'll have to give some away.

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[nzwasp]

How is the devil' lettuce going?

[T-Dubbs]

All this for a salad?

LOL rather grow weed

[B.Spilner]

All this for a salad?

LOL rather grow weed

Easier said then done!

Just cleaned out 2 tubs,

Tub 1 - romaine
Tub 2 - non gmo romaine.

Also added a seedling light on the top level with heating pad. Germination within 24 hrs!

Edit- wont let me upload pics right now. I'll try again in a bit

[B.Spilner]

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Gonna switch up the fertilizer, getting a bit of tip burn.... that's what she said?

This prize head lettuce turned out great, 1 head feeds 3 people. Crunchy and fresh, we've made a couple cheeseburger salads with it, sweet baby jesus its tasty!

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Just picked up a set of led grow glasses so I dont burn my eyes out anymore, wow what a difference!!
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[ramminghard]

Any updates on this project now that you are a few months in? Been worth the time/money?

[B.Spilner]

Any updates on this project now that you are a few months in? Been worth the time/money?

Going great and yea absolutley worth the time and money.

I actually asked the wife a couple days ago if she was still on board with the initial lump sum vs what we've been getting and yep, now that she can see what come out of it she totally on board.

As for the tent, bought a fancy ph digital meter since my $20 amazon meter was completely whacked from actual readings. Finally know when to plant seedlings so no tub is ever empty for more then a few days.

Not much else, been busy so haven't been experimenting as much as I'd like, but with minimal time you can see the thing just pumps out greens.

A couple shots,

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[ramminghard]

Going great and yea absolutley worth the time and money.

I actually asked the wife a couple days ago if she was still on board with the initial lump sum vs what we've been getting and yep, now that she can see what come out of it she totally on board.

As for the tent, bought a fancy ph digital meter since my $20 amazon meter was completely whacked from actual readings. Finally know when to plant seedlings so no tub is ever empty for more then a few days.

Not much else, been busy so haven't been experimenting as much as I'd like, but with minimal time you can see the thing just pumps out greens.


Thanks for the update! Anything that you would have done different from the start like the lighting or any other pieces that you have upgraded along the way and would recommend?

[B.Spilner]

Hmmmm not really. Dont cheap out on a PH meter, all the lights are doing great, everything else is running smooth.

I'll be throwing in some new air stones, I have small ones right now and I'll be picking up some 8" long ones. Not sure if this will make a differnece in growth, time will tell.

[B.Spilner]

Tomatoes from the garden, lettuce from the basement lol. TACO SALAD NIGHT!!

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[ramminghard]

What did you do as far as ventilation for the tent? Did you run a vent outdoors or do anything to continuously draw fresh air inside the tent?

[JRSC00LUDE]

Can this be used for the devil's lettuce yet?

[B.Spilner]

Small update, trying out strawberries and now the 5g pail is a tomato plant.

Small tip for anyone that's planning on running a setup like this, check PH at least twice a week. Letting it go above 7ph even for a few days can really stunt the plant pr cause burn. Once I figure this out my plants have zero issues.

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What did you do as far as ventilation for the tent? Did you run a vent outdoors or do anything to continuously draw fresh air inside the tent?

Tent is in the basement, that's about it. I'm sure that's enough air for a setup of this size.

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Can this be used for the devil's lettuce yet?

I dont think the lighting is sufficient for those plants. Other then that change my nutrients and I'd be able to start right up.

[Disoblige]

I dont think the lighting is sufficient for those plants. Other then that change my nutrients and I'd be able to start right up.
Isn't that what Sugarbud is planning to do?
Seems like lots of people in the US already are doing it, particularly in Cali.

[Tik-Tok]

So... Is anyone actually growing devils lettuce now?

[B.Spilner]

So... Is anyone actually growing devils lettuce now?

I've personally seen a couple soil setups since it's become legal, but still havent seen anyone doing it with hydroponics.

[gcoap]

The Mars Hydro style of LED light really sucks compared to newer tech. One huge advantage of LED is the ability to spread the light sources out which the Mars Hydro style fails to do. It's also using a very old LED style. You can get super geeky and build your own light for a little more then the Mars hydro lights and get both a better light spectrum as well as a high light output. There are a couple of ways to go .you can use LED COBs which lets you spread the light better then the single style or you can go to LED strips which allows you to spread the light even more. Also as a note the Mars Hydro style lights try and do an equivalent to HPS lights so it's trying to say it's 300 watts when it only draws 130 ish watts from the wall. If you want to do some DIY there are a couple of good youtube channels to check out.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC65Wtjuej_YyOOxg4PC-uhA Everest Fernandez, He does a bunch of different hydro styles and uses different types of lights. All non devils lettuce
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPSwmwj8ZLXObtBJmz-76rw Growmau5 good for DIY LED setups he has a good series which if you follow will allow you to build your own light.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZwj4zGhH1yklVFxS54qdA MIGRO UK Youtuber who does test on lights
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH6-f9vjl9FestxzUMnPA3g Greengenes garden Devils lettuce grower who also manufactures LED grow lights. Good for both LED grow lights and hydro setup information.

[D'z Nutz]

Can this be used for the devil's lettuce yet?

Man, I'm such an idiot.

I just realized today devil's lettuce isn't actually a type of lettuce and what it really is :rofl:

[schurchill39]

Man, I'm such an idiot.

I just realized today devil's lettuce isn't actually a type of lettuce and what it really is :rofl:

You're such a square lol.

[Tik-Tok]

You're such a square lol.

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[ThePenIsMightier]

Hydro is so simple & easy, and I'm coming from old school when 1kW metal halide lights were about $1,000... If LED can pump out suitable wavelengths, people should be growing pounds of weed.
This thread rules for a closet veggie/herb fun project! OP should experiment more with varying fertilizers from grow phase to bloom phase. General Hydroponics used to make excellent fert and systems that'd work great for this.

[duaner]

Why the crazy setup? Ours is rather simple:

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And no checking of ph. All grown from seed--just water and "worm tea" once or twice for a few things. We've been eating lettuce for a few weeks.

[spikerS]

if anyone is interested in trying this stuff out, I have lost a lot of my interest in doing this. I just don't have the time as well. Willing to sell my 2 hydroponics setups and all the supplies with it.

[B.Spilner]

Just added a new light and 4x8 tent. Pics to follow in the next day or so.

[ZenOps]

Hydroponics too tough in this climate, a month of cold weather and you will get sheets of ice on the windows if you forget to keep it enclosed.

Good old fashioned soil sounds like a plan, it won't grow as fast or as perfect - but mother nature gets its done.

[B.Spilner]

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Hydroponics too tough in this climate, a month of cold weather and you will get sheets of ice on the windows if you forget to keep it enclosed.

Good old fashioned soil sounds like a plan, it won't grow as fast or as perfect - but mother nature gets its done.

Zero issues like that with this size of a setup.

[B.Spilner]

Why the crazy setup? Ours is rather simple:

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And no checking of ph. All grown from seed--just water and "worm tea" once or twice for a few things. We've been eating lettuce for a few weeks.

It looks more complicated then it is. A couple lights, air stones and buckets of water in a tent.

[B.Spilner]

Finally setup the tent last week, and glad we did since I'll be able to trade fresh heads of lettuce for toilet paper!

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And this is after a week of planting seeds. This tub has 2 different kinds of Simpson lettuce. Also In the buckets are strawberries, cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers, but these take a bit longer to germinate. I'll update the progress weekly to show how quick it grows compared to outdoors.

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[ExtraSlow]

Very cool. My wife has some herbs and peppers going in the two aerogardens spikerS gave me.

[B.Spilner]

Very cool. My wife has some herbs and peppers going in the two aerogardens spikerS gave me.

Post up some pics in here on your progress. If you have any questions let me know! Beware its addicting

[ercchry]

My herbs are out growing their aero garden home... I’m filling the damn thing twice a day, my basil is flowering for some reason... is it common to just move them out to dirt pots now? Trimming them is wasteful as they don’t last long in the fridge

[B.Spilner]

My herbs are out growing their aero garden home... I’m filling the damn thing twice a day, my basil is flowering for some reason... is it common to just move them out to dirt pots now? Trimming them is wasteful as they don’t last long in the fridge

The problem with those aerogardens is exactly that, they are just too small. I'd switch to Mason jars and just leave them in the window sill and you'll get better results. And pinch those flowers off, it will help the plant grow better in the edible areas.

[ercchry]

The problem with those aerogardens is exactly that, they are just too small. I'd switch to Mason jars and just leave them in the window sill and you'll get better results.

As in just filled with water? Probably want to add food still? Like half a cap? Less?

[B.Spilner]

As in just filled with water? Probably want to add food still? Like half a cap? Less?

Yep just water and whatever food you have, you will just have to do the math on how much to put in vs water amount. Also cover the outside of the Mason jar with tinfoil or something to block the light so the algae doesn't take off and eat your nutrients.

[ercchry]

Awesome, thanks! Much more space

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[B.Spilner]

Went to the hydro store a couple days ago and they said it's the busiest they've ever been! Picked up a jug of nutrients and rockwool cubes, about $80 for both. I have enough supply's to grow everything for the rest of the year if not longer.

Here's week 2 of the tomato plant/bucket and 6 lettuce plants.
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Cucumbers, peppers and strawberries havent sprouted yet. Also planting 6 spinach (they take a lot longer then lettuce) and 6 more lettuce today.

[AndyL]

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[B.Spilner]

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Hoping the cannabis shops all close and I can trade this for a Ferrari Enzo :rofl:

Or 2x 24 rolls of toilet paper!

[AndyL]

Or 2x 24 rolls of toilet paper!

Too cheap! :rofl: hanging on for the midlife crisis mobile :rofl:

[B.Spilner]

Week 3 of lettuce and the tomato plant. Tomato plant is in the lead and growing like crazy. Cucumber plant has also sprouted.

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[AndyL]

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:nut: yeah the nutrients bit me in the butt. Did some redneck pollen chuckin, so yes a few red pistils.

[sabad66]

Nice, I’ve been wanting to try breeding but I’ve been insanely lucky and have never had a male to get pollen from lol. Gonna grow a few outdoors this summer and hopefully will get at least one male to collect some.

Here’s one of my ladies:
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[B.Spilner]

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:nut: yeah the nutrients bit me in the butt. Did some redneck pollen chuckin, so yes a few red pistils.

I havent done any research on the 'erbs, any idea what caused it? Too much nutrients or missing something?

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Nice, I’ve been wanting to try breeding but I’ve been insanely lucky and have never had a male to get pollen from lol. Gonna grow a few outdoors this summer and hopefully will get at least one male to collect some.

Here’s one of my ladies:
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Looking really good! Lots of crystals! Let's see these setups!

You guys running any carbon filters? I remember growing erbs back in the day in my parents apartment closet, came home one day and could smell the weed in the apartment hallway. Had to red alert that shit out of the house immediately haha

[AndyL]

I havent done any research on the 'erbs, any idea what caused it? Too much nutrients or missing something?

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Looking really good! Lots of crystals! Let's see these setups!

Male actually was a coffee pheno, I was super dissappointed... but good reason to cross back.

Each plant is different - this one's a sensitive forest creature...

[sabad66]

Yup I’m running this one:
VIVOSUN 6 Inch Air Carbon Filter... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01731MLFK

Without it my entire house would reek haha.

I’ll try and snap some more pics later tonight when I check on them.

[nzwasp]

Have you guys noticed an increase in bugs on your plants or inside the house?

[AndyL]

UV into a carbon filter recirculating, minimal air turnover, running a piezoelectric HVAC heating/cooling system.

Wouldn't work on a big system - but works for my little world :)

[B.Spilner]

Have you guys noticed an increase in bugs on your plants or inside the house?

I have about 40 house plants, plus the stuff in the tent. No issues with bugs, but all my plants are cleaned (dead leaves taken off) on a weekly basis.

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UV into a carbon filter recirculating, minimal air turnover, running a piezoelectric HVAC heating/cooling system.

Wouldn't work on a big system - but works for my little world :)

I think half the reason I enjoy doing it so much, is just getting to see the setups people are doing. So much cool shit out there nowadays.

[AndyL]

Not much off the shelf right now like mine.

Having lots of fun managing VPD without massive turnover of outside air... May end up having to add a bit of CO2 to keep things in the ballpark.

[AndyL]

Have you guys noticed an increase in bugs on your plants or inside the house?

As far as bugs, decade ago when I was trying to keep the ex within budget, struggled with fungus gnats and fruit flies.

So far sterile environment, I do have ionizer/ozone generator in the cabinet, and sensor that'll detect o3 concentration. In theory I should be able to flood the chamber and kill bugs... Haven't tested that functionality yet, science says it'll work.

[zieg]

Shit, I had no idea Beyonders were getting into this. I started to dabble earlier this year, and it's been quite the learning experience but I'm hoping for some decent results. Growing Carolina Reaper and Bhut Jolokia peppers.

Older shot trying to get everything set up
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Irrigation arrangement I cooked up on the weekend. I kept fucking up the watering while trying to do it by hand...
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Biggest plants are starting to show buds!
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[AndyL]

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So my sibling cross with just a few bud sites pollenated - apparently spread everywhere :rofl:

So seed run, luckily I was just looking at this particular grow mostly for extract. Gotta sit down and cruise forums and learn a bit on making my own vape juice...

[ExtraSlow]

so this thread was supposed to be NOT the devils lettuce brah.

[sabad66]

:hijack: by devils lettuce

Snapped this pic yesterday. She’s 5 weeks into flower but this is a long finisher and might take to 11 or 12 weeks. Purple fade is starting:
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[B.Spilner]

Anything green is welcome! Even if it has a hint of purple :devil:

[nzwasp]

Shit, I had no idea Beyonders were getting into this. I started to dabble earlier this year, and it's been quite the learning experience but I'm hoping for some decent results. Growing Carolina Reaper and Bhut Jolokia peppers.

Older shot trying to get everything set up
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Irrigation arrangement I cooked up on the weekend. I kept fucking up the watering while trying to do it by hand...
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Biggest plants are starting to show buds!
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Could you expand more on how your irrigation system is working with that bucket and the sprinkler parts.

[ExtraSlow]

I heard you dudes like the herb...
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[zieg]

Sure.

The pump is this: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ridgid-replacement-submersible-water-pump-for-tile-saws/1000668683 (the hose barb is actually screwed into an NPT thread on the top of the pump)

The manifold is this: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/orbit-dripmaster-apollo-8-manifold-cd/1000404812

And then just a short length of plastic pipe in the middle to bring the manifold up to a good height. From there, each line goes off to a dripper placed beside each plant, and the manifold has individual flow adjustments so you can make sure each plant gets the right amount of water. I'm still fine tuning it (and peppers don't need a ton of water anyway), but right now I have it running for like 2 minutes every other day. So far that seems to be pretty close to the ideal amount.

[B.Spilner]

I heard you dudes like the herb...
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When you expanding to the walk in live pantry?!

Ps fuck spinach. I plant 6 I might see 2. We just weren't meant to be.

What's in the back left?

[AndyL]

so this thread was supposed to be NOT the devils lettuce brah.

It's legal. Cash crop man :rofl:

[ExtraSlow]

When you expanding to the walk in live pantry?!

Ps fuck spinach. I plant 6 I might see 2. We just weren't meant to be.

What's in the back left? Back left is "savoury" herb. I have my doubts that a botanist would call it that, but hey, what the fuck do I know? The big one is Basil, it's a beast. We've already trimmed it hard.

[spikerS]

Back left is "savoury" herb. I have my doubts that a botanist would call it that, but hey, what the fuck do I know? The big one is Basil, it's a beast. We've already trimmed it hard.

yeah, Basil basically becomes a weed in the aerogarden. Trim it down all you want, it just comes back, and quickly too.

[ExtraSlow]

I do like italian food, so I'll be going nuts with the basil in my cooking.

[jwslam]

+1 Aerogarden basil is ridiculous.
Another crazy one is Dill. I was bringing it to work for people in ziploc bags and leaving it on their desks. This was the before-legal days. Hilarity.

[B.Spilner]

Another easy fast grower is green onions. Buy some from store, cut all the root bases off and throw them in water. Couple days and you will see new life, plus so much more taste then store bought.