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Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 12-19-2016, 08:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,677
Posted By smokinjoe52
Don't know why this site this not mentioned much...

Don't know why this site this not mentioned much on this board, but the only place I can find the German 2 pot systems is:

The Hydroponics Store (http://www.easygrohydro-store.com/)
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 12-17-2016, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,321
Posted By smokinjoe52
Solo contains fertilizer AND KELPMAX, so I assume...

Solo contains fertilizer AND KELPMAX, so I assume I should not use SOLO for all waterings. What I am doing now is to use SOLO for 1 watering a month, and for all the rest I am using JACKS...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 12-16-2016, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,321
Posted By smokinjoe52
Just to clarify my question...is 3-5 days (one...

Just to clarify my question...is 3-5 days (one watering) of a Kelpmax solution adequate? That is how I am currently interpreting Ray's "once a month" recommendation.

I am good to go on regular...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 12-13-2016, 08:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,321
Posted By smokinjoe52
Kelpmax use with S/H

I jumped in the whole 9 yards with s/h back in March. I have an enclosed grow chamber that is working out great.

I am currently using Solo, but need a little help to interpret the instructions.
...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 10-25-2016, 04:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,067
Posted By smokinjoe52
That really looks good. I like how you have...

That really looks good. I like how you have raised some plants with the cups and the lighting grid. I may need to do something like that in my grow chamber.

I am doing something very similar to...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 10-25-2016, 12:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,236
Posted By smokinjoe52
Maybe too much airflow

I have been tweaking the grow chamber for the last couple months.

I have noticed that on the lower shelf, the air roots of the phals don't REALLY look plump and super healthy. I thought this...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 10-14-2016, 10:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,356
Posted By smokinjoe52
Ray, Thanks for the clarification. What you...

Ray,

Thanks for the clarification. What you say makes absolute sense. I was also thinking that the chemical composition of the material determined long term PH.

I will assume Jason was...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 10-13-2016, 11:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,356
Posted By smokinjoe52
Prime Agra, Phrags and PH

I watched the Jason Fischer Phrag video on the AOS site. He mentioned that hydroton had a PH of around 8 or even 8+. He noted that was too high. He recommended a 2 day soak in PH 6 - 6.5 water. He...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 10-13-2016, 01:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,240
Posted By smokinjoe52
Hi folks, Want really good coffee? Want...

Hi folks,

Want really good coffee?
Want really fresh coffee?
Want coffee that is roasted properly, instead of too dark to hide the inferior bean and the supposed varietal differences?
Want to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-29-2016, 10:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 893
Posted By smokinjoe52
They were definitely 3 independents. As far as...

They were definitely 3 independents. As far as finding the sweet spot, they all 3 will go into my grow chamber, so they all get the same temp. and humidity, and for the most part the same amount of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-28-2016, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 893
Posted By smokinjoe52
Phrag. Bessae repotted into 3 pots OK???

I received a small Phrag. bessae today from Hausermann's that went into S/H. When I un-potted it, I noticed it was actually 3 separate plants. I re-potted each one separately into small 2" S/H pots...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-21-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,592
Posted By smokinjoe52
Thanks Silken. Another valuable resource,...

Thanks Silken.

Another valuable resource, and exactly what I wanted.

Joe
Forum: Identification Forum 05-21-2016, 12:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,592
Posted By smokinjoe52
> Bluenanta did have the information in a very...

> Bluenanta did have the information in a very usable format.

> I wasn't using the GREX search on RHS, so that is cleared up.

I need to do a little research on the definition of:

variety,...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-21-2016, 12:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,592
Posted By smokinjoe52
Wow, Orchidwiz looks like a great application. ...

Wow, Orchidwiz looks like a great application. The "tree" output is very nice. I looked at the Orchidwiz website, and found out why it is so good! Expensive, and not something I need right now.
...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-21-2016, 12:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,592
Posted By smokinjoe52
Thanks! That is very helpful. One thing...

Thanks!

That is very helpful.

One thing about the Phal. violacea. If you cross a species plant with another species plant I THOUGHT you came up with a hybrid. This must be a case where a...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-20-2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,592
Posted By smokinjoe52
Hybrid lineage traceable?

I am just starting to learn about genus/species/hybrids etc. I also ordered my first ID orchids. Is it generally possible to trace hybrids back to the original species? If so, is there a specific...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 04-09-2016, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,236
Posted By smokinjoe52
I too was considering active humidity and temp....

I too was considering active humidity and temp. control but then decided if I could do it passively that would be best. My room humidity was in the low 30s, and rose nicely to acceptable levels with...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 03-13-2016, 01:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,236
Posted By smokinjoe52
The frame with cover is this: Gardman...

The frame with cover is this:

Gardman Indoor/Outdoor Extra Wide 4-Tier Greenhouse with Reinforced Cover at Blain's Farm & Fleet...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 03-13-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,236
Posted By smokinjoe52
Here are a few pictures of the grow chamber. ...

Here are a few pictures of the grow chamber.

Pics 1 and 2 - Outside shots

Pic 3 - Back side showing power strip, Wall chargers, and timers.

Pic 4 - Back side showing the inlet pipe for...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 03-13-2016, 11:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,236
Posted By smokinjoe52
I was planning on posting pics. Just need to...

I was planning on posting pics. Just need to take them first! :-)

Hopefully sometime today or tomorrow.

Joe
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 03-12-2016, 08:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,236
Posted By smokinjoe52
Indoor grow chamber up and running

I have just completed an indoor grow chamber that is 48 wide x 18 deep by 6 ft high. I have 4 -12v 120mm fans that run 24/7 for circulation. Two are in the lower section, and 2 are up high drawing...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-08-2016, 10:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,854
Posted By smokinjoe52
Thanks for the reply Ray. It is easy enough...

Thanks for the reply Ray.

It is easy enough to dump the reservoir before each watering, so I will do that.

Any thoughts on using tap water to flush, vs using distilled?

Also, I wasn't quite...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-07-2016, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,854
Posted By smokinjoe52
Beginner with a few sh questions

I just completed the design and build of an indoor grow chamber for my poor orchids that have endured low humidity, low light and low temperatures for several years. The grow chamber seems to be...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 02-21-2016, 04:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,402
Posted By smokinjoe52
Picked up one of these, which is 20" wider than...

Picked up one of these, which is 20" wider than the one I set up.

Gardman Indoor/Outdoor Extra Wide 4-Tier Greenhouse with Reinforced Cover at Blain's Farm & Fleet...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 02-09-2016, 02:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,402
Posted By smokinjoe52
Makes perfect sense. Thanks for the additional...

Makes perfect sense. Thanks for the additional details.

Joe

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