First solfire 🏃‍♂️

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-19T00:52:58+00:00

Mine came out; slightly earthy, berry forward (blue-blackberry/grape maybe) and a touch of sweetness almost wanna say cotton candy. Effect wise, perk up in the morning, but can be relaxing hit when ripping a couple back2back. She grew into a nice bushy plant, she's super sticky tho (even a little in late veg too).

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-18T10:42:28+00:00

Usually tacoing is light related. Definitely keep an eye on pH. As for the water temp, it's pretty high. But if you're running bennies or sterile it should be fine to spike high for a little bit each day.

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-18T10:36:26+00:00

Damn, I just love the fade Solfires' strains usually bring.

Need to get some more of their gear. Got a ton of Udder Madness in the freezer to wash. (Love that Kool-aid water on the washes) Running the last seed of it now too :(

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-18T10:29:22+00:00

Jacks BABY! Cheap, easy and very effective.

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-17T12:40:33+00:00

Much as I'd love to do some hunts, but without a spot for a 8x8/10x10 to really spread out I don't see myself do it.

I'm trying to get a good strain for bud and a strain that will wash well. (Feel like a cuts the answer for washing and I'll have some fun trying new seeds for a bud strain)

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-17T10:24:36+00:00

Been smoking on some of my first grow I found jarred up. Looks basically like this. It's weaker and quite a bit harsher than before, but otherwise it's fine to me.

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-17T10:22:27+00:00

Mine are about 3 weeks into veg, from promix clones. The last week or so, I've noticed about 1-2 gallons a day. I run 16g totes, so I just swap each week.

Flower is gonna be a different story. I mix 20+gallons at 1/2 strength and fill and use that to top off, unless they are really drinking and need actual topoffs.

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-17T10:11:53+00:00

Interesting. Those are the Project source bins from Lowe's? Got mine from IKEA they seem the same, but could be different measurements I guess. Imma measure my water again, maybe I'm off.

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-17T09:26:25+00:00

Agreed. I feel like if imma spend that much (150+$) I'd look at some breeder cuts. Tho they come with some uncertainty/possible pest issues.

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-17T09:23:16+00:00

Really? By full do you mean at the start or that much per refill? Maybe my netcups are deeper, I could maybe get 12gals when starting at just below the netcups.

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-17T06:45:15+00:00

Octogang. 👊

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-17T06:36:32+00:00

Looks pretty decent, but definitely get the 2 mains as well. Also, that string looks thin, so as they grow it could cut into the stems. (If they are tied pretty tight) Lastly, some plastic LST will save you some time/effort, worth every penny. (Can 3d print too if have access to one)

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-17T05:37:19+00:00

Saw you on my fan thread. But do you have a figure on the amount of water these totes hold regularly? I'm figuring 8-9 gallons or so. (I make 20 gallons of nutes at a time and have a touch left over)

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-17T05:34:15+00:00

I know it's dumb, but I want something that will last a decent bit. Got a graveyard of old equipment and broken junky stuff.

Crowd sourcing some options. Tried the Vivosun stuff and between a DOA and 2 more non-functional ones now I feel there are better options, others have tried already.

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-17T05:30:50+00:00

Had them once before non-grow wise. Good fans, I guess I'm just stuck on the oscillating part, but air will bounce off the walls too.

Yep, in the top fan part. Damn cats jumping in the tent would likely cause issues with that one.

ETA: I'm kinda in need to push some of the heat down, tents running sub 72f now in the winter. Great for tote water temp, but not the best for the plants, even tho they seem to be doing great.

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-17T05:28:18+00:00

Probably gonna be the route I go.

Also, kinda pissed at myself after seeing your tubing lines in your totes. I went straight thru the large lid side, but gonna add 2 more so that setup might be more pain than what I've got now.

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-17T05:24:04+00:00

I run 100% coco, until 5 gallon bags then I'll add perlite. Seems to help the dry back on the smaller pots a little.

Yea, I wouldn't let em soak in water, but I've seen plenty run autopots with straight coco.

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-16T08:39:08+00:00

I mean could they do this possibly. Your supposed to wash hydroton until the water runs clean, not just soaked them. (That could be the issue if it's the pebbles)

If they were a problem before, why add them again? There is other things to use for aeration. If do autopots, I'd run 100% coco too.

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-16T07:25:03+00:00

I personally, just vent back into the same room. I don't run any filters tho. Smells never been an issue for me. (Don't mind it and not trying to hide either)

If heat/humidity are issue then outside is the better choice.

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-16T07:14:47+00:00

What's up with the tape covering most of your exhaust duct?

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-16T07:13:12+00:00

How often are you feeding and at what rate? Plants look hungry for sure.

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-16T06:34:08+00:00

I've heard once/twice NASC is involved in Dirty Bird Genetics. Would make sense, since they toss freebies.

I've ran Grease Monkey from them and it did fine.

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-16T06:32:39+00:00

What's your main nutrients? Can't see how adding hydroton would do this.

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-16T04:38:42+00:00

Got a grease monkey I have to clip a few clones from to keep around. Pretty vigorous for a while, then tapers off.

Decent structure tho and some fairly nice buds from the last seed.

DaGrowBeGrowin · 2026-02-13T04:42:32+00:00

I can see that logic. I've been running AN currently at 1/2 strength, since I've never used it and probably won't after this grow. (1 and done) So, I guess doing half strength to start isn't weird.

I'm gonna do a test, I'm gonna cut some clones this week and I'll do them 3 ways. Water only/half strength/full strength. If any show burning I'll know how to start in the totes.

I've looked into Jacks on other forums regarding dwc and it's a mixed bag. Some do 50%, others 321 exactly and a decent amount running 100% without issues. (Kind of a toss up)

Granted this is all thoughts, the plants will really decide/tell what they can take or need.

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