Bubblegrower's Perpetual "Budget Grow" Journal

[1337Gr33n]

36 plants under a 400w MH. ....... budget?

 

i think so.

 

we have 4 totes on bottom.

 

the front 2 totes are holding 2 fully rooted and ready-to-veg clones. 4 plants total in those 2 totes.

 

the back 2 totes have the 9 blubonic and 3 skunkman plants. 12 plants total. 2 totes/6 plants per tote.

 

the tray has 9 blueberry seedlings on it.

 

off to the left are 3 mother-to-be bubbledick plants in soil.

 

in the front is a simple daisy cloner with 8 fully rooted clones.

 

 

Lookin good, BG!!

[Grow Thread]

thanks guys.... that set-up was just for a second.

 

the blueberry's have been moved to a "jr. high" tote.............

 

my new shipment of T5 lights should be here tomorrow

 

things are gonna look different.

[ToadInCan]

Hi BG.

 

Your understanding of this plant and your willingness to share your knowledge warms my heart. It really was happenstance that I found your method at the same time that I was getting started. I think you are being generous in your comparison to ebb-and-flow. This bubble grow system is all about "aggressive growth"! I've got comparisons in dirt, in not-dirt, and in ebb-and-flow. I'd have to say that the plants in my bubble-totes dwarf the others. I've tried at least a couple dozen different ways to kill these plants while I'm learning to grow them, and they are really resilient. On several occasions I thought about giving up on a plant. After discussing things with you, making adjustments, learning a ton of stuff about growing cannabis, and giving them time, some of my accidents are now my best plants. Little monsters! This is fun!

 

Just a couple comments from my side. Things I've learned. The pH of your nutrient solution is really important, as is the water temperature. In order for the roots to synthesize the nutrients, the solution has to be right. The enzymes in the solution catalyze the chemical reactions necessary for the plant to grow. These enzymes work best in a desired range. Too cold slows the reaction resulting in not enough uptake, and too hot increases the reaction resulting in too much uptake, or worse. If the pH gets too far out of range then synthesis in the roots just stops. The dissolved oxygen produced by the bubbles creates a wonderful environment for enzymes to react with the nutrients in the solution.

 

The coolest thing about what BG has done is that you really don’t need to know any of this. Follow his lead. Keep a clean grow. Give your plants enough light. Get on a regular maintenance schedule for pest control. You’ll really like the results! I’ve got some trunks here that I’ll need a saw to cut down. Try it! You’ll like it! hey… that could be an advertising slogan.

 

I need to get educated BG. The twelve outlet manifold on my big air pump gets hot. Is that normal? I’ve got a roll of sheet copper that I was thinking about using as a heat sink. Is it something that I should be concerned about? Also, about nutes in bloom phase… are the basic instructions from Lucas still in effect? Do I add water until I’ve replaced what I started with at 8/16 and then dump and start again at full 8/16? Or have you modified that?

 

I’m having a great time doing this. I’ve got some freakin’ trees here! The product is excellent!

 

Thanks again for all you do.

 

Toad

[Grow Thread]

Hi BG.

 

Your understanding of this plant and your willingness to share your knowledge warms my heart.

 

 

awe

 

and it's all about karma my friend

 

. This bubble grow system is all about "aggressive growth"! I've got comparisons in dirt, in not-dirt, and in ebb-and-flow. I'd have to say that the plants in my bubble-totes dwarf the others.

 

yuppers...... after 16 years of growing i gotta say i agree with you go bubbles.

 

Just a couple comments from my side. Things I've learned. The pH of your nutrient solution is really important, as is the water temperature.

right on bro......... water temp is key!!

 

 

The twelve outlet manifold on my big air pump gets hot. Is that normal?

 

yes some heat is normal, no worries.

 

 

if i missed something, please throw it back at me as i am for real busy tonight

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Also, about nutes in bloom phase… are the basic instructions from Lucas still in effect? Do I add water until I’ve replaced what I started with at 8/16 and then dump and start again at full 8/16? Or have you modified that?

 

 

 

everything is still the same.

 

backfill with 8-16 all the way through flower.

 

you may or may not want to try koolbloom (i like the powdered stuff better) at 1/4 teaspoon per gallon from week 5 till the end.

[Grow Thread]

learning more everyday

 

i have cultivated enough cannabis to know that blubonic likes the nutes

 

i switched them to full strength last night, but a deficiency has already began showing. no big deal, problem corrected, but i have a feeling they will see 1800ppm before its all over

 

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boys and their new toys

 

 

[Bisharoo]

BG, so do you set your vape at 400? Still don't have one yet myself.

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oh no, its brand new

 

manufacturer says burn it at 400° for 15 mins to burn off any chems.

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If im at home, i only vape with a volcano. Those are good, but once you see the ratio of vapor you get with a volcano compared to those type of models?

 

WOW

 

When im out and about i use a magic-flight launch box. Best thing you could ever get.

No smell, small as a tictac box, and i can vape anywhere lol

[Grow Thread]

volcanos suck

 

imo anyways.

 

this model isnt too shabby so far. not the best ive ever had, but its a workin'

[sfldg]

haha i guess to each their own ;x

 

hey bg, if you needed to go buy 12 buckets what store would you goto?

 

does color of them matter?

[Grow Thread]

black is best. if you get lucky, wal-mart may have them for $2.99

 

if not, the 5gal found here: http://www.4hydroponics.com/growroom/plantPots2.asp?ItemNo=buckets

[sfldg]

Thanks alot man! Any new pics? haha im bored at work

[Grow Thread]

have you seen the centerfold from the new hightimes??

 

jack herer, and a gorgeous cut:

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gimme 5 and i will have the mrs. get some fresh tric shots

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there ya go!!

[Rob420]

niiiiiice

[Grow Thread]

niiiiiice

 

thanks rob, still 4 weeks to go on those

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look at the crazy third dimension. silly azz plant

 

 

 

but in my top 3 fav strains

[Bisharoo]

I will have to be satisfied with admiring your work from afar...

[ToadInCan]

everything is still the same.

 

backfill with 8-16 all the way through flower.

 

you may or may not want to try koolbloom (i like the powdered stuff better) at 1/4 teaspoon per gallon from week 5 till the end.

 

Thanks again for all your help. I'll pick up some KoolBloom soon.

[sfldg]

wow @ the pics lol

 

trics galore

[tooldini]

Are those boneless wings in the first pic

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