Indoor Frogster Autopot Grow:- Auto Blackberry Kush & Auto Mazar

[Eyeoftheworld]

So by using a cool humid fog you'll be slowing down transpiration? Or is that backwards?

 

[Frogster]

So by using a cool humid fog you'll be slowing down transpiration? Or is that backwards?

Yes I think it should slow it down... That's the theory....

Is that beneficial ? That's another question. My own answer (at present) is.... I think so, but I can't say for sure.

• Scientists argue that transpiration plays a key part in nutrient absorption and distribution and also aids significantly in keeping leaves cool (a little bit like humans sweating on a hot day.) However, experiments using radio-tagged mineral elements have demonstrated that minerals continue to move around inside the plant even when it is not transpiring.
• Others argue It's just as likely that the function of the plant opening stomata is to let carbon dioxide into the plant rather than letting water vapor escape.
• Of course, a plant opening up (even microscopically) leads to a drying effect in all but the most humid environments, so transpiration could be seen as an evolutionary method of dealing with that.

There are varying opinions, all I can say is, my research leads me to believe that our "Herb", grows well under the following guidelines:-

The consensus of opinion is that Marijuana seedlings show best results if the following RH% levels are achieved during Growth & Flower

• Week 1 growth: 65%
• Week 2 growth: 60%
• Week 1 flower: 55%
• Week 2 flower: 50%
• Week 3 flower: 50%
• Week 4 flower: 50%
• Week 5 flower: 50%
• Week 6 flower: 45%
• Week 7 flower: 45%
• Week 8 flower: 40%
• Week 9 flower: 40%

Now, if this controller works as it should, I can now optimise the environment sufficiently to evaluate that thinking for myself and fine tune over time, what the plants like best.

I guess, the info out there and the way it points (to high RH reducing over the plants life).... is a good place to start.

Lets See..... I'm trying lots of new stuff out this grow. Exciting isn't it.

 

[Eyeoftheworld]

Yes I think it should slow it down... That's the theory....

Is that beneficial ? That's another question. My own answer (at present) is.... I think so, but I can't say for sure.

• Scientists argue that transpiration plays a key part in nutrient absorption and distribution and also aids significantly in keeping leaves cool (a little bit like humans sweating on a hot day.) However, experiments using radio-tagged mineral elements have demonstrated that minerals continue to move around inside the plant even when it is not transpiring.
• Others argue It's just as likely that the function of stomata is to let carbon dioxide into the plant rather than letting water vapor escape. Of course, a plant opening up (even microscopically) leads to a drying effect in all but the most humid environments, so transpiration could be seen as an evolutionary method of dealing with that.

All I can say is, All my research leads me to believe that our "Herb", grows well under the following conditions, or so many reports say:-

The consensus of opinion is that Marijuana seedlings show best results if the following RH% levels are achieved during Growth & Flower

• Week 1 growth: 65%
• Week 2 growth: 60%
• Week 1 flower: 55%
• Week 2 flower: 50%
• Week 3 flower: 50%
• Week 4 flower: 50%
• Week 5 flower: 50%
• Week 6 flower: 45%
• Week 7 flower: 45%
• Week 8 flower: 40%
• Week 9 flower: 40%

Now, if this controller works as it should, I can now optimise the environment sufficiently to evaluate that thinking for myself and fine tune over time, what the plants like best.

I guess, the info out there and the way it points (to high RH reducing over time).... is a good place to start.

Lets See..... I'm trying lots of new stuff out this grow. Exciting isn't it.

Isnt transpiration part of photosynthesis though? As far as carbon dioxide? I'd think less transpiration would inhibit growth...

 

[Frogster]

Yep....

But..... that's why I say, I want to find out myself, if I can... CO2 is on the agenda.

 

[Eyeoftheworld]

Yep....


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But..... that's why I say, I want to find out myself, if I can... CO2 is on the agenda.

Awesome! Can't wait to see what happens!!

 

[Bailey]

Hi great thread ok to pull up a seat just call it fashionably late for the party peace ✌

 

[Frogster]

DAY 3

Hi great thread ok to pull up a seat just call it fashionably late for the party peace ✌

The more the merrier, I say.... There are some nice comfy seats over near the "Hospitality Bar".... just grab one. and join the party.

Currently researching more on Co2 and what if any potential gains can be made in a semi ventilated environment... some interesting theories and counter theories out there.
It's not as straight forward as it should be, but then anything worth doing - never is!

4 Girls looking good, nothing really exiting today.... 2 x seeds not shown their heads above soil yet.

Back Later.... It's Summer, things to do.

 

[Frogster]

Day 4

Everything is just ticking over nicely. The Temps are holding, the RH is stable, despite this heatwave we are having. Pheeeww!

The babies seem to like the cool fog being fanned around them... It helps keep the temp down, and the RH up, currently running at a nice 28 Degrees with 60% RH .

Here is one of the babies today.... a 4 Day old Auto Blackberry Kush seedling...

One of the additional seeds has shown it's head above ground (Auto Night Queen) and she will be put into her Autopot on Tuesday.

 

[2Stoned2Care]

Day 4
Everything is just ticking over nicely. The Temps are holding, the RH is stable, despite this heatwave we are having. Pheeeww!

The babies seem to like the cool fog being fanned around them... It helps keep the temp down, and the RH up, currently running at a nice 28 Degrees with 60% RH .

Here is one of the babies today.... a 4 Day old Auto Blackberry Kush seedling...

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One of the additional seeds has shown it's head above ground (Auto Night Queen) and she will be put into her Autopot on Tuesday.

Looking great for 4 days old bro

 

[Frogster]

@2Stoned2Care Thanks Bro...

I replied to your new grow journal, re the high temps we are experiencing and how this works.... but I'll post it here as well for anyone else to see....

You may want to try some fog to help keep temps down and humidity up... easy done with a cheap fogger, a clipon fan, water and a bucket.

I went a bit further, and designed an enclosed fogging unit with a external pump to blow cool fog via tubes to various plant containers.

But, this is an easy way, quick, effective and very beneficial to the young plants, lowers high temps and raises the RH.... It will work nicely.

Here is a quick way....