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    EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid).

    Does anyone have any info on using EDTA? I was told it may help with "HARD" water. It is a chelating agent, and im told used in hydropinic growing.My tap water is very hard and the ph is about 8.3. What problems can occur with calcium build up in soil? I did a flush at the begging of my flower...
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    Neem Oil

    Where can I buy neem oil and how do I use it? Is it sold at drug stores? nursery's?
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    Trimming fan leafs?

    Is it OK to trim some of the fan leafs that block light from bud sites? Any suggestions? Are there any threads that address pruning?
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    Will this be enough light and grow area?

    So, I switched light to 400W HPS, went on 12/12 and was concerned because my room is 3'-6" X 4'-9". I have 7 indicas that are now from 15" to 19" tall and it looks like they are all fem,and have filled the grow area. I just added 2 CFL,s that are 105W/6200lumes/2700K. Do you guys think this will...
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    Will #5 pots accomodate 4-5 foot plants?

    My plants are now about 15" I was thinking about starting flowering at 18". I have them in #5 nursery pots, which I have been told are approx 3 1/3 gals. They look great and have no issues. The soil is FFOF and using nutes every 3rd watering. Will these pot accommodate good flowering or will...
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    I have an Ice Cap 430 ballast I NEED HELP PLEASE READ!!

    OK, I just realized I have an Ice Cap 430 ballast on my fish tank, this will run two T5s in any legnth. I have an atinic blue and a 50/50 bulb for this ballast/fish tank. Can I use these bulbs to grow with? Im growing in a 5 1/2 X 3 1/2 room, I am running a vented 400w MH and have a HPS when I...
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    How tall can I let my plants get? see pictures

    Can you guys give me an est. on how tall I will be able to grow my girls in these pots? They are 5 gal nursery pots, These pots arn't actually 5gals are they? Plants are from 6"-9" and 4 weeks old now. What height should I start flower stage for max yield? Room has 8' ceiling less lamp hood.
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    Starting nute feeds next week-need help

    Ok, so im going to start feeding nutes next week. I was told to feed every third watering, I have only had to water once every 5 days or so. I water by weight and let these babys dry out the top inch of soil. What is the best method? water lighter, like every couple days or like I have been...
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    California Prop 215

    Prop 215 states in Possession Guidelines, paients may maintain no more than 6 mature or 12 immature plants per qualified patient. Does "mature plants" mean that they are flowering? or that they are no longer seedlings?
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    PH DOWN-whats better for soil? Vinegar or sulferic acid?

    I was wondering if the use of vinegar instead of sulfuric acid is better for soil grow. I used vinegar and it lowered the pH great, but the next day the pH was back up. (water was in a plastic gal bottle). What is the issue with using vinegar as pH down in soil? I understand the issue with...
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    Soil fell apart while transplanting! AGHHHH

    I screwed up and didn't water before transplant. The soil fell apart, but most of the root ball held together. I put in new pot and watered. Its drooping a little still after about 10 hours. What do you guys think, will my baby make it? Its 3 weeks old and 4" high.:watchplant: :cry:
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    Curling leaf ends

    Hey Guys, Ok, so I got my color issue resolved. I transplanted these plants 6 days ago into FFO. They were in soil with a very high ph (8.3). The ph issue has been resolved and now its about 6.8. They were a only two weeks old when I did this, due to the extream ph and this is what they look...
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    Light green leaves

    I have one and a half week old plants. They look healthy, but the color of the leaves are a light , almost lime green in color. Is this typical for young plants? They are in regular potting soil, without nutes.
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    What is this called and what can I expect?

    I have 8-1 week old plants. Seeds from Nirvana, Wonder Woman Fem. This plant has a smaller growth coming up from the base. Can anyone tell me how this occurs and what its called. What can I expect to happen? I used wet paper towel to germinate and only put one seed per pot. Thanks!!!
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    Does anyone have info on "hard water" used in soil grow

    Im in an area where the water is very good. (from natural deep wells), but it is very hard. What is the effect of hard water used in soil grow?
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    My seeds have started to germinate, quick question

    I just used the paper towel tech to germinate my Master Kush and Wonder Woman Fems. They are from Nirvana and started opening up in less than two days. One of my Master Kush didn't send out a tap root, but has busted out of case with embryo leaves. Should I put this one in the dirt or wait to...
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    I need some help with soil mix

    I have 6 cu ft of Scott's super soil. 2 cu ft of chicken manure 4 cu ft of perlite 5 cu ft of vermiculite 5 lbs blood meal 10 lbs bone meal 50 lb bag of dolomite can someone suggest a mix with these components. I looked for worm casings but couldn't find any in my area. I want to try to keep...
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    My first grow room and my first grow

    Aug 4th. Starting my first grow today with fem Northern Lights. Germinating in jiffy pots. You can see pics of my closet set up in-grow room set up and design.
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    Here is my closet set up from start to finish

    gutted this closet out and put electrical outlets, flat white paint, ceramic tile, new baseboard and door trim, 8" shelving, 4oow MHL, 6" exaust with inline fan exausting into attic, timers and fans. Can you think of anything I forgot?
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    What should I start seeds in and when do I transplant

    I have looked through the forums for an answer to this question with no luck. I was going to start new seedlings in scotts super soil with out any addatives or with peat pellets. My understanding is that fertilized soil at this stage will burn small plants. How old or how tall should young...
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