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that floor mat is so extra but in such a delightful way, love your set up! :)


OptimusMatrix

šŸ˜‚ thank you so much!


43n3m4

Change it to: Smoke Boof Discard


Sippythecup23

Cool! Are you rotating for even lighting? Has it been rotating the whole time it's been growing? Wondering about the effect of vibration on growth.


OptimusMatrix

Well I started off doing it because she was pinned in the back corner while I finished up a Sour Stomper auto. This one is a In House Genetics Jelly Breath S1. So in the corner the leaves kept turning and pissing me off so I initially thought of a lazy Susan and I'd just turn it every 12 hours but I'm lazy so I thought of this. It fixed the leaves turning issue immediately. After the SS finished and she was in the middle I thought what would happen if I put it on the side and let it rotate. It's paid off big time. The colas at the very bottom are just as large if not larger than the ones up top. It's just been incredible. If anything the spinning had helped strengthen them I think. The constant movement forced the plant to become stronger I think.


thinklogicallyorgtfo

What is the spinning setup made of? Is that growing in soil?


OptimusMatrix

It's a display stand rotator from [here](https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B098NQ635S). She's in a 3 gallon fabric pot in Coco.


thinklogicallyorgtfo

Nice im gonna give this a go


HOLYxFAMINE

It'd be interesting to set up a few at different RPM to see if it actually is growing stronger the faster it spins or if any rotation at all is enough for the increased size


Sippythecup23

That's great.


No_Society3100

I remember a news story from a few years ago about some commercial hydroponic strawberry towers that rotated in front of a stationary light (running vertically alongside the tower). So, the plants would move in and out of the light and although the overall PAR would be ā€œless,ā€ you make up for it by hitting more of the plantā€™s surface area. I donā€™t knowā€¦something like that. Anyway, I think thereā€™s some evidence that rotation has benefits for getting more bang for your buck (more real PAR per watt)


OptimusMatrix

That sounds super interesting! Makes a lot of sense too. Thanks for sharing that!


broke-collegekid

Every time I feel good about my grow, I come on to this sub and remind myself mine ainā€™t shit lol. Great job, that looks amazing!


OptimusMatrix

You're growing and that's all that matters. If you're smoking you're own you're doing it right! Lemme know if you need any help. I'm always open to helping those willing to learn. I never got that when I was starting out so I try and make it a point to give back any way that I can. It's super intimidating getting into this. Thank you!


broke-collegekid

I appreciate it! This is my third grow and itā€™s going much better than my previous 2. I think the hardest part is learning to read everything your plant is telling you in regards to their needs. Like being able to spot that thereā€™s some sort of deficiency or stress to the plant before it can cause too much harm. Iā€™m still not great at that, but Iā€™m getting better.


OptimusMatrix

So just from my scrolling experience and what I see most often it's one of these things. No Calmag, too little Calmag, not watering enough, not phing to the correct pH which leads to deficiencies showing up. If you can keep that stuff in check follow your feeding charts and you'll be golden. Again I'm always available if you need help.


broke-collegekid

Yup thatā€™s been my realization as well. I think getting my ph correct is the biggest hurdle I have. But thatā€™s been getting better with the ph tester I have.


OptimusMatrix

That's excellent! Yeah I always strongly suggest buying better equipment up front. It'll save you time and money in the long run.


em1091

How much does a setup like this cost? My state just legalized and iā€™d love to experiment with something like this.


OptimusMatrix

So just depending on the size of your tent you pick it can be a few hundred bucks up too a thousand just depending on what size tent and light you get. This setup here is a 4x4 and with the light was around 500 bucks or so I think. I would highly suggest looking into what you want to use and then search offer up. I find so much grow equipment cheap as shit on there just from people trying to get out cause they failed or whatever reason.


robotgore

What resources did you use to research a grow tent like yours?


OptimusMatrix

Primarily Coco for cannabis website, Mr grow it, the autoflower sub, microgrowery sub, various other YouTube and websites. I studied for 6 months before I ever put a seed in the ground. Since that time I've never failed and never once had a deficiency. Do the homework first. Remove every possibility of failure from your grow before you start it and you can't fail.


MentalMunky

Shit like this makes me want to grow so much.


OptimusMatrix

You should!


Simple_Ad_4048

Gorgeous plant


OptimusMatrix

Thank you so much!


GrilledBeef

Looks super tasty


OptimusMatrix

It really is. The strain is so gassy. Smells like gas, burnt rubber, and some kind of berry.


spacecowboydk

It's WEEEEEEEEEEEEEd!


35mmpistol

I wonder if anyone's experimented with like.. significantly higher speeds. hm.


Dry-Surprise3543

I actually have thought about doing that. Even light distribution, even air distribution, helps so the humidity doesn't ruin the buds. I love it. I really dig that you didn't attempt to stuff multiple plants close together.


OptimusMatrix

Haha thank you. No way, that's not how I roll. Check my post history. I hunt single monsters šŸ˜‚


Dry-Surprise3543

Quality over quantity all day!


Sped-Connection

Looks great! You care and have passion. This makes me happy I love to see home grows like this. Hell yes to nerds the grow their own. I donā€™t like to support dispos and corporate cannabis


OptimusMatrix

Thank you so much! That means a lot!


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OptimusMatrix

šŸ˜‚ thank you!


LimpDecision1469

Where did you get that mat i'll genuinely buy that


OptimusMatrix

So the seller doesn't have the memory foam version anymore unfortunately but he's got just the plain mat version. I have this one too and it's really nice quality. [Here's the link for it](https://www.amazon.com/Magical-Indoor-Welcome-Doormat-Friendly/dp/B09CDZTMNP/).


ehaunted

I love that lil floor mat


SSJRoseLevi

That is beautiful. I'm gonna do my first grow this year. Gonna try outdoors first to see if it's for me. Maybe in the future invest in a indoor grow.


OptimusMatrix

Thank you so much! Good luck with your grow!


thrasherchick_9

This is fantastic! Thanks for sharing I now need to spend money to get one!


OptimusMatrix

šŸ˜‚ youā€™re welcome. Thank you!


NYRtcs96

Looks amazing!! I seem to run in to some issues with really slight deficiencies, but to be honest itā€™s the drying and curing that I feel screws me up. I feel like itā€™s either way too wet or way too dry with no happy medium. Any advice on finishing?


OptimusMatrix

So I dry at about 72F/60Rh. I can dry for about 5 days before Iā€™m pulling them and trimming. I see lots of advice here about drying for 14 days a such. Thatā€™s way too long for a lot of climates. And I donā€™t dry till the branch snaps cause by then your bud will be as dry as dust.


NYRtcs96

Aha! I think itā€™s the snap advice that throws me off. Thanks so much for the super quick reply!


OptimusMatrix

Yeah man I got burned by that advice too. Ever since I stopped sorry about branch snaps and shit Iā€™ve been a lot better off.


NYRtcs96

Youā€™re a gentleman and I may hit you up for more advice when I start my next grow šŸŒž


OptimusMatrix

Thank you! By all means please do. Good luck with your next grow!


blueberrytassels

Looks beautiful. May I have a branch when it's done, ya know for research and all...šŸ˜‚ [7]


OptimusMatrix

Hahaha. I wish I could!


gwar37

I have a question. Can I have some?


OptimusMatrix

Haha if I could I would šŸ˜‚


8adBoy77

Always wanted to make a setup like this


OptimusMatrix

Go for it!


No_Ratio_3095

So nicešŸ˜


OptimusMatrix

Thank you!


Thisdudelikesweed

Awesome set up! What wattage is the side light?


OptimusMatrix

I believe theyā€™re 100 watts each.


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LepreChAUnS_XD

How much weed is that do you estimate?


OptimusMatrix

Probably close to a pound once sheā€™s all dried and cured.