Solo Cup auto's

[Dr Evil]

I finished my grow in December and took down the tent for the winter but just for the fun of it I'm growing some plants for a Solo Cup Auto Challenge (RIU).

I'm just using four 23 watt CFL bulbs and a 19 watt LED grow strip (which was bought for growing herbs and flowers).

Had a few issues as my room was too cold.



These are hempy with 100% perlite with a soil cap & core.



My killer 19 watt LED (from Crappy Tire)


Yesterday, they got their first taste of sunshine



The two of the left are getting GH MaxiBloom and the two on the right are getting Dyna Gro Foliage Pro.

I'm just playing around with the DG to see how it works with hempy

I removed the soil caps as I'm having issues with algae due to the cooler temps, but it's still an ongoing issue.


My temps are starting to improve...about 75F now

 

[MikeyDread]

I remember like 10yrs go I tried a CFL grow, it worked but man was the bud airy, you taking them to flower with this light set up?

 

[Dr Evil]

I remember like 10yrs go I tried a CFL grow, it worked but man was the bud airy, you taking them to flower with this light set up?

Likely yes, as they aren't worth it to fire up the 315 CMH to finish.

I'll give them as much sunshine as I can, which will help a bit.

So end of grow, maybe 10 grams each, and agree they will be fluffy but this grow is just for fun as I have more than enough MJ in jars

 

[Dr Evil]

The little Gals are coming along but still no preflowers at 4 weeks old.

 

[m4s73r]

How many watts you pulling right there?

 

[Dr Evil]

How many watts you pulling right there?

four 23 watt CFL bulbs, one 15 watt LED bulb, and a 19 watt LED strip

 

[Dr Evil]

The gals are doing okay for the minimal light they get







and sunshine when available

 

[Dr Evil]

The fog was so thick then all of a sudden sunshine....you can see some of the lower areas are dark where the fog is still blocking the sunshine but clear up high



hard to beat sunshine

 

[Mister Grafik]

I really like this journal. Subbed up to see how you do ~

 

[Dr Evil]

Another day of sunshine

 

[H.A.F.]

plants taking selfies chillin' on the couch, here I am at the office, and the inevitable bathroom mirror shots

 

[Dr Evil]

The little gals are 7 weeks old today


It getting a bit crowded, which I guess is a good thing


With a bit of sunshine

 

[Dr Evil]

The gals seem to be doing okay



the line up


We have been getting a few sunny days, the gals always enjoy suntanning for a few hours






week 8


More sunny days


I added a base with rocks to stabilize as they are tipsy when moving around

 

[treefarmercharlie]

The gals seem to be doing okay

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the line up
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We have been getting a few sunny days, the gals always enjoy suntanning for a few hours
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week 8
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More sunny days
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I added a base with rocks to stabilize as they are tipsy when moving around
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I remember seeing your threads over at RUI when I was active there. All I can think of when I see them is you make window growing look so easy and have probably let down so many new growers when they think they can just plop their plants in front of a window. You have a serious green thumb.

 

[Dr Evil]

I remember seeing your threads over at RUI when I was active there. All I can think of when I see them is you make window growing look so easy and have probably let down so many new growers when they think they can just plop their plants in front of a window. You have a serious green thumb.

Thanks, but I will say it's not easy but rather an incredible amount of dedication as the plants have to be constantly moved around to get into the direct sunshine.

The more time spent on fiddling around to get the direct sunshine results in a bigger better plant.

2020 was my best year because COVID lockdowns resulted in lots of time to babysit the plants

below is a few previous sunshine grows











2013


2012 - this was my first plant, grown in soil with no nutes....produced 17 grams and got me hooked on growing

 

[treefarmercharlie]

Thanks, but I will say it's not easy but rather an incredible amount of dedication as the plants have to be constantly moved around to get into the direct sunshine.

The more time spent on fiddling around to get the direct sunshine results in a bigger better plant.

2020 was my best year because COVID lockdowns resulted in lots of time to babysit the plants

below is a few previous sunshine grows

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2013
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2012 - this was my first plant, grown in soil with no nutes....produced 17 grams and got me hooked on growing
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That's the point I was trying to make. You make it look easy when it's far from easy.

 

[Fiddler's Green]

Talk about aromatherapy! Those are some happy girls, awesome work vato!

 

[NoWaistedSpace]

Hell of a good job!

 

[Dr Evil]

a few updates on my grow





been getting lots of sunny days

 

[Dr Evil]

My gals are dropping leaves like crazy...damn auto's

More sunny days