Question Getting back into growing; what did I miss?

[Tracker]

Looking very good!

 

[FerretWrangler]

Looking very good!

I appreciate it! I have a good feeling about this run. I got the screen in too.

 

[FerretWrangler]

Update day!

Maybe flip soon? Idk

 

[Tracker]

Update day!

Maybe flip soon? Idk

Yes. They will totally fill that space up.

 

[FerretWrangler]

Yes. They will totally fill that space up.

Sounds good to me. Maybe i should've done it sooner I was just trying to pump up plant mass.

I haven't defoliated and it's not something I like to do but I know the trendy thing is to defoliate everything under the screen at a certain point; thoughts?

I've always just done some tucking here and there but they're very dense under the screen.

Thanks @Tracker

 

[Tracker]

I do medium defoliation, selectively trimming the canopy to allow light deeper into the canopy and improved airflow.

 

[FerretWrangler]

I do medium defoliation, selectively trimming the canopy to allow light deeper into the canopy and improved airflow.

That sounds reasonable to me, I could get rid of some crunchy ones and thin out some of the extremely dense areas.

I can't wait !

 

[FerretWrangler]

Two days since defoliation. Im gonna flip on Tuesday or Wednesday because I turn the lights on and off by hand and my wife is visiting family till then. Having two people will help lighten the load of messing with the lights every 12 hours.

 

[FerretWrangler]

I defoliated again in some areas because it seemed necessary, and spread the pots out more. I'll get an update pic sometime in the next day or so.

 

[Tracker]

The plants look good. I highly recommend purchasing a digital timer to control the lights.

 

[FerretWrangler]

The plants look good. I highly recommend purchasing a digital timer to control the lights.

I'd love to do so but in the past I've been told "this one won't work that one won't work this one will burn your house down, oh you need a magnetic contactor for that light!" So I'm just really confused and worried. I work from home so its never been an issue but it would still be nice to have it.

Any recommendations for a safe digital timer?

 

[Tracker]

I've been using this one for the past few years with no problems. Be sure to hold on to the instruction manual because it's a little tricky to change the settings. If you lose the manual ( which I did ), you can find instructions by web search. The description says it can handle 15A at 120V (~ 1800W). I don't get near that. I've used it with up to about 1000W. I wouldn't push it over 1200W. Better to stay below the rating with electrical.

Digital Infinite Repeat Cycle Timer Plug with Countdown and 24 Hour Daily on-Off Programs for Electrical Outlets, Lights, Hydroponic Pumps (120V, 15A) [2 Pack] - Amazon.com

Digital Infinite Repeat Cycle Timer Plug with Countdown and 24 Hour Daily on-Off Programs for Electrical Outlets, Lights, Hydroponic Pumps (120V, 15A) [2 Pack] - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

 

[FerretWrangler]

I've been using this one for the past few years with no problems. Be sure to hold on to the instruction manual because it's a little tricky to change the settings. If you lose the manual ( which I did ), you can find instructions by web search. The description says it can handle 15A at 120V (~ 1800W). I don't get near that. I've used it with up to about 1000W. I wouldn't push it over 1200W. Better to stay below the rating with electrical.

Digital Infinite Repeat Cycle Timer Plug with Countdown and 24 Hour Daily on-Off Programs for Electrical Outlets, Lights, Hydroponic Pumps (120V, 15A) [2 Pack] - Amazon.com

Digital Infinite Repeat Cycle Timer Plug with Countdown and 24 Hour Daily on-Off Programs for Electrical Outlets, Lights, Hydroponic Pumps (120V, 15A) [2 Pack] - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

Thanks for the recommendation! I didn't know how to find a trustworthy one by myself. I'll HOPEFULLY be careful with the instructions lol That should be more than a high enough rating for what I've got.

It's reasonably priced as well, hopefully i can get it soon.

 

[FerretWrangler]

Lights on right after first 12 hour dark period

 

[FerretWrangler]

Bit of tucking

 

[FerretWrangler]

Tucking and plucking and I'm gonna keep some leaves as the world's best air freshener for a day or two before I return the clippings to the pots.

 

[FerretWrangler]

Shot from the right side of the tent

 

[Tracker]

That canopy looks very good. Keep babying it along, and it'll by a very nice finish.

 

[FerretWrangler]

That canopy looks very good. Keep babying it along, and it'll by a very nice finish.

I appreciate the kind words. You're spot on when you say I'm babying it. I've never done a true scrog imo and it is a lot of work, especially rn during the stretch but it looks like it will be worth it for sure.

Im gonna get a 6 inch oscillator fan to put in the corner for the canopy in a few days and I'll set the box fan down on the floor for airflow under the canopy.

I was going over my soil build and felt like I was low on K and Sulphur so I did a light mixture of omri potassium sulfate in their water this past week.

Im also starting a LAB culture to dilute and add to their water just for fun. I've read that lactobacillus could increase terp production which would rock but either way it will aid in breaking down the soil and nutrients into bio available versions for the plants.

Sorry for so many paragraphs lol just excited

 

[FerretWrangler]

Gonna do some work on the canopy sometime tonight.