2012-0330

To Grow Indoor Crop Of Medical Marijuana Is Not A Difficult Task

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There is no dispute over the effectiveness of medical marijuana that can greatly help to cure the painful nausea, blindness caused by glaucoma and depression. Many people are using this plant as per the precaution of doctors. It has proved to be a wonderful drug and an effective medicine that is being used for many years.

Those who need to consume this plant should follow some essential steps. First of all, consultation of a medical marijuana doctor is necessary who will qualify that your condition needs this treatment. People should get the legal medical marijuana card to purchase it form licensed dispensaries. This card is also necessary to enjoy legal protection.

At the time when the price of marijuana is rising high, many people are taking interest in growing this plant themselves. Sapling of medical marijuana plants is no more a hard task, and it can be grown indoor or in your home and garden as well. There are some basic requirements that planters have to have for the proper development of marijuana plants. Cleanliness, proper ventilation, adequate temperature and ideal humidity are must for the natural growth of medical marijuana. There is marijuana grow kit available in the market to provide natural environment like experience to this tender plant.

This kit package offers some essential things to ensure proper and timely growth of marijuana plants indoor. Some of these items include various capacities led grow lights, nutrients & soils, hangers & grow bags, and timer & temp gauge.

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2012-0327

Reef Tank

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A new revolution in the aquarium industry is here!

Ever dreamed of an aquarium that looks after itself?

The aquarium looks as natural and beautiful as this world has to offer but it is all run by a small concealed on board computer.

This magnificent 1000lt system it totally computer controlled, using various probes, timers and an on board computer with full LCD screen which will interface with your home computer. All of the equipment in tucked away in the cabinet below so nothing is in the tank to detract from the beauty of the animals that inhabit it.

The fish and coral in this aquarium thrive, grow and propagate as they would in the wild.

The water flow is ran by top of the line German pumps which sit in the filter sump connected to the on board computer. They are set to circulate the water 13000lt per hour clock wise for an hour then they switch off and a separate set of pumps switch on to circulate the water in the opposite direction 13000lt anti clock wise. With the use of this computer different currents and conditions are able to be created during the day, sometimes it is calm, sometimes ruff. The computer can be set in any combination like slow from one side then powerful from the other. This reduces the risk of dead spots in the tank and ensures ample flow provided any where in the tank.

The temperature is controlled by an aquarium heater that goes in the filter and a titanium water chiller both connected to the on board computer. With the use of the high powered heated and chiller the aquarium can be stabilized at a perfect 24′C.

The aquarium is filtered by a reverse light refugium plenum, which is a separate tank under the main tank. This is the most model style of aquarium filtration. It offers natural assimilation and biological breakdown of fish waste by algae and bacteria which grow in it. It also stabilizes water chemistry as the light over the filter is on while the light over the tank is off, reduces the impact photosynthesis has on the chemistry of this closed system. As the algae in the filter grow it can be harvested therefore removing the nutrients that it has collected. The electronic UV sterilizer also helps to protect the fish from possible disease out breaks.

The probes in the water are able to tell the on board computer exactly what is going on with the water and the computer are programmed to be able to fix it. This computer can even connect to your home computer and allow you to access all data from the internet from anywhere in the world. In the case of an emergency the computer can also send a text message directly to your mobile phone telling you what needs attention and how to fix it.

As the coral grow they will use a lot of calcium and other trace elements out of the water which must be replaced in an aquarium. This aquarium will maintain the perfect calcium level as it has a calcium reactor connected to the on board computer which can offer a stable flow of calcium and pH level to the tank 24 hours a day.

12 different bottles of supplements are dosed daily with the help of dosing pumps hooked up to the on board computer. These include Iodine, Magnesium, Iron, Strontium, Carbonate and many more which all support the filter feeding corals. As well as your corals, the computer can also work with an auto feeder to ensure that your fish are being fed while you’re away.

The aquarium also has a large phosphate filter to ensure you don’t have to clean the aquarium regularly due to algae growth. Other scavengers such as snails, abalone, urchins and herbivorous fish are also helpful with this job to ensure a beautiful tank all year round.

The tank also has a protein skimmer which is connected to the computer and is able to quickly react and remove any build up of waste that many occur over time with a tank full of messy fish.

The tank is able to top its self up with reverse osmosis water to combat evaporation problems and is able to give its self a water change. When the aquarium computer is triggered that it is time due to readings from the probe it will drain water out of its self into the drain and fill its self back up again using either fresh or ready made salt water. It is also able to correct its self if its salinity is incorrect once again performing its own water changes.

Though there is no such thing as a non maintenance reef aquarium this one sure comes close.

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2012-0327

Hydroponics

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However, you cannot supply excess water to plants as that can also destroy plants. You should take precautions while using water; tap water may contain chemicals, it is better to use rain water or serious growers can use purified water. Hydroponics can solve this problem because hydroponics system includes water reservoir which supplies adequate water to hydroponic plants at regular intervals.

Hydroponics can be grown in natural sun light during regular growing seasons. But places where normal lighting is not possible, for instance, basement, garage, extreme cold places etc, hydroponics systems can successfully provide light with the help of artificial lights. led lights come with blue-white spectrum which helps grow hydroponic plants in the initial growing phase;, led lights are orange shaded lights help grow plants at the latter stage, that is, autumn harvest time. It is advisable to not use natural fluorescent house bulbs because they fail to fully satisfy the needs of plants, they do not provide full spectrum of light required, as a result the growth of hydroponic plants becomes slow and hydroponic fruits and vegetables are of poor quality.

Also, house bulbs are expensive and difficult to operate. Plants need precise nutrients to grow faster and bigger. Hydroponics gardening supplies the exact nutrients hydroponic plants need to grow, on regular basis. Nutrient solutions are constantly applied to hydroponic plants, which blends with water and reaches the roots to fasten the growth of your hydroponic plants. Plants need air to reduce diseases and increase its immune system. You can either naturally or artificially supply oxygen from aerated water flow to your hydroponic plants.

You can directly pump air in the water reservoir that will supply oxygen to your hydroponic plants to keep them fresh and healthy. With the help of hydroponics system you can change and control temperature as per the normal temperature. With hydroponics you can provide artificial support to hydroponic plants which will support your hydroponic plants, help them growtaller and bear their heavy fruits. Hydroponics is an inexpensive method; you can build home made hydroponic system. It is advisable to buy hydroponic system from market because it will last for many seasons and years with 100% guarantee!

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2012-0325

Maintaining and Cleaning of Aquariums

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A very popular way to keep the aquarium clean and fresh is by using specific aquarium cleaning supplies. These supplies may include the cleaning agents especially designed to clean the water and keep it fresh, nets, algae magnets and scrapers, algae pads and also with proper brushes for cleaning works, gravel cleaners, sealant and tongs and also the grabbers. A properly cleaned aquarium amounts to healthy and happy fish.

The Aquarium cleaning must be performed on a regular basis to ensure that the fish are healthy. Also, by maintaining a clean aquarium one makes sure the tank looks appealing to the visitors. We are providing a detailed list of popular brand name lines and the kits available for testing that are most often chosen by saltwater and reef aquarium keepers.

With a full range of standard aquarium to specialized reef tank water testing kits available, these manufacturer’s test kit lines are ones we consider to be reliable, accurate, easy to use, and affordable. Because these test kits utilize a wide variety of dry chemical powder and table or liquid solution reagents. Reef Master kit containing Phosphate, Nitrate, Calcium, Alkalinity, and pH.

To create a complete saltwater and reef combination set, you have to purchase the Reef Master Kit. A protein skimmer or foam fractionators popularly known as a device used mostly in saltwater aquariums to remove the organic compounds from the water before they break down into nitrogenous waste. Protein skimming is the only form of aquarium filtration which will physically remove organic compounds before they begin to decompose, lightening the load on the biological filter and improving the water’s reaction potential. Although the process of foam fractionation developing from the chemical process used for the large-scale removal of contaminants from wastewater streams and the enrichment of solutions of bio molecules inside the water body of aquariums.

All of the available protein skimmers have key features in common are as follows – water flows through a chamber and is brought into contact with a column of fine bubbles. The bubbles collect proteins and other substances and carry them to the top of the device where the foam, but not the water, collects in a cup. Here the foam condenses to a liquid, which can be easily removed from the system. The material that collects in the cup can range from pale greenish-yellow, watery liquid to a thick black tar. Many of the enthusiastic reef aquarium keepers usereverse osmosis systems for their artificial mixture of seawater.

Ordinary tap water can often contain excessive chlorine, chloramines or many other chemicals detrimental to the sensitive organisms in a reef environment. Contaminants such as nitrogen compounds and phosphates can lead to excessive, and unwanted, algae growth. An effective reverse osmosis is the most popular among reef aquarium keepers. Ultraviolet sterilizers are often used in aquaria and ponds to help control unwanted microorganisms in the water. Those methods actually help to build a smother operation in the water-body of aquarium.

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2012-0324

hydroponic nutrients

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Hydroponic nutrient solutions are normally sold in concentrated forms. They are then added to the water supply with a specific ratio. Ideally, 150-600 parts per million consists a normal concentration of hydroponic solution. Normally sold in two or three parts because direct combination is not possible. Remember to mix nutrients into water first before combining, never combine two nutrients together.

How Much Hydroponic Nutrient Solution?

There are specific proportions for each plant type and phase of its growth. Advances in nutrient solutions have greatly improved the precision of concentration based on a plants growth stage. Hydroponic nutrient solutions are usually sold in “grow” or “growth” formulas for the vegetative phases and “bloom” or “flower” for the flowering phase of the growth cycle. Remember to switch to the bloom formula during the bloom stager to increase yields exponentially and max out your plants capacity.

In poor growing conditions weak nutrients are recommended. Low lighting, overheated gardens, crowding and root bound plants. Weak nutrients are also ideal for newly rooted cuttings and for transporting plants or when they are in the transition of growth cycles.

Normal, healthy plants can be used with regular strength solutions in ideal growing conditions. Increasing nutrient solutions could be utilized to enhance efficiency of your gardens. An ideal system such as high quality lights, proper aeration and ventilation when present is the only instance wherein you could increase the level of nutrient solutions to improve plant growth. Gradually increasing the nutrient solution is advised as not to burn the plant roots.

Various additives are also available for optimum plant growth. Maintain good grow logs or records of types of additives used, when applied and results. This enables you to measure its effectiveness in the future. If there are any negative effects with experimentation, flush or rinse your hydroponic system immediately.

How to measure Hydroponic Nutrient Solutions

Electronic conductivity of dissolved minerals in the water is the usual basis for determining nutrient solution. Parts per million (ppm) is the unit of measure. But this is just a general way of measuring conductivity in the solution and not the actual strength of individual minerals. This is the main reason why hydroponic nutrient solutions are sold as a mix of 3 parts. Once the desired mix is achieved it is very convenient to change the concentration to achieve proper conductivity.

Overuse of Hydroponic Fertilizers

Flushing out your growing medium is the first intervention once any signs of over fertilization are observed this is to prevent further damage to the plant. Clean water is used for flushing until signs of nutrient deficiency are observed in the plant. Normal feeding and schedule is then resumed. Some hydroponic systems require a top down flushing to completely clean out the plant.

pH Testing

Often referred to as the power of Hydrogen. It is the measure of Alkalinity or acidity of solutions based on hydrogen ion content. pH is measured from a scale of 0-14, acids are in the 0-7 bracket (0 the most acidic), and bases at the 7-14 range (14 the strongest). Introduction of nutrients affect the pH of the solution as they activate the hydrogen and hydroxide ions. Constant monitoring is required to ensure proper pH levels are maintained.

Ideal pH for Plant Growth

Different pH levels are recommended for each and every plant. Attention to research should be done to ascertain the proper pH level for your plant. Findings however have found out that a pH level of 5-7 is safe for most plants, 6-6.5 being the most ideal.

Be Careful When Handling Chemicals

Solutions having a pH of between 3 and 10 are usually safe for handling. Caution is advised for solutions outside this range as they would likely be strong acids or bases. Gloves and goggles are advised as a precautionary measure every time you work with any type of chemical.

Controlling pH Level

Checking pH levels should be second nature when nutrients are introduced to your solution. When solutions acid levels are observe to be always high, solutions should be changed more frequently. When nutrients are absorbed by the plant, this action makes the solution acidic and leads to nutrient “lock up.”  pH level are signs of nutrient deficiency, be sure to constantly check them. Check your water this may be the cause and not the nutrient solutions.

Various types of pH test kits are available in the market today. Some are fairly accurate with the more expensive one showing an increased degree of accuracy. Litmus paper and liquid pH tests kits used in swimming pools are an inexpensive way of measuring pH. This works for most of the plants, but plants with more sensitive pH reactions require more elaborate ph test kits. pH UP and pH DOWN chemicals are used to adjust pH levels in your solution.

Plant Growth Factors

Complete freedom from environmental factors gives indoor hydroponic gardening its ultimate advantage. All the elements needed for optimum plant growth are provided by the indoor hydroponic gardening system. Light, temperature, pH, CO2 and Oxygen are important factors that should be considered in planning your indoor hydroponic garden system.

Light and Photosynthesis

Essential sugars are created by plants through photosynthesis which is the process of converting carbon dioxide, water and nutrients into energy. Light is considered the most important factor because it provides energy for this chemical reaction. Studies show that an increase in light intensity directly increases the amount of sugar produced. This steadily goes up till the saturation point for light is reached by the plant. Increasing the level of light received by the plant should also be considered. Normally, a plant receives around 8-12 hours of sunlight in a day depending on the season. Plant exposure to this amount of light received in a day should be maintained in an indoor hydroponic garden system. Spacing is also important, be sure that they don’t block the light and ensure all plants received equal amount of light. recommend LED Grow Lights.

Plants not receiving enough light will have lasting negative effects on its growth even when corrected. Some characteristics are stems which are spindly and elongated leaving them ineffective in supporting plant growth. A decrease in the amount and size of the leaves is also one problem. More damaging effects of improper lighting are a decrease or absence of fruits, decreased overall quality and a change into a yellowish pigmentation for the plant.

Carbon Dioxide also plays a major role in Photosynthesis. Plants utilize the CO2 present in the atmosphere than anything else. CO2 systems are available which increase the levels of CO2 in your indoor hydroponic garden system

Good ventilation should also be considered as they maintain temperature and a steady fresh supply of CO2 and oxygen at all times. Complex setups require more complicated ventilation systems but an oscillating fan set on the same timer as the lights would ensure airflow.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Systems

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) as described in the previous paragraphs is one of the most important elements needed for plant growth. CO2 is combined with nutrients, water and energy from light (grow lights/ sunlight) is utilized during photosynthesis producing essential sugars that provide energy for the plant. Any factor missing needed for photosynthesis will limit the plants growth potential. In order for a plant to grow to its utmost potential and for it to yield the best results all of the elements must be present.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Injectors

One of the most cost effective way of adding CO2 to an indoor hydroponic garden system is with the use of CO2 injectors. A valve, regulator and gauge are used to measure CO2 levels injected to the air. Sophisticated CO2 injectors are also used to control CO2 release. CO2 tanks are readily available from medical supply outlets and restaurant supply stores.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Generators

Investing in CO2 generators would also be wise for long time use in your indoor hydroponic garden systems for several crops. CO2 generators burn propane, natural gas or other carbon based fuels to produce carbon dioxide. More expensive than CO2 tanks, they provide a more convenient way of producing CO2. Long period and continuous use of CO2 generators has proven to be more efficient and economical than purchasing injectors and many tanks.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Monitors and Controllers

CO2 monitors with controllers automatically maintain indoor hydroponic garden systems CO2 levels. It is advised for large-scale gardeners or hobbyists and enthusiasts with that extra cash to invest. Often in the hundreds of dollars, they are quite expensive but are really effective if you can afford it. An electronic CO2 monitor together with a CO2 controller are used to maintain CO2 levels. Monitors could be sold separately and can be used with various types of controllers giving room for flexible indoor hydroponic garden designs.

Water

Water quantity requirements vary according to the type of indoor hydroponic garden system. Adequate levels of water should be maintained whatever type of indoor hydroponic garden system used. Water deficiency even if reversed and corrected cause permanent loss in production.

Not only the amount of water but also quality of water is important. Poor quality also causes serious problems for any indoor hydroponic garden system. The use of tap water can affect the nutrient balance in hydroponic solutions. Tap water naturally contains mineral and salts. Often referred to as “hard water,” tap water is offset by constant monitoring and adjusting nutrient solution. Salt content should always be kept below 325 ppm (parts per million) whenever possible.

Temperature

Temperature is a gauge for optimum production for every plant. When plants are exposed to extreme ranges of temperature, stunted growth and poor fruit yields are the result. Plants have specific temperature ranges for their ideal growth. Warm-season vegetables and most types of flowers have 18o C and 260 C as an ideal temperature range. Cooler season vegetables like lettuces have a 10o C to 18o C range.

Primary Hydroponic Nutrients

Nitrogen (N)

The most essential of all nutrients for leaf and stem development. Nitrogen consumption depends on a plants growth cycle and in a vegetative growth phase of plant nitrogen consumption is greatest. Hydroponic nutrient solutions labeled as “grow” or “flower” contains more concentrations of nitrogen. Nitrogen deficiency is the leading cause of plant growth in indoor hydroponic garden systems. Yellowish, soft and weak plants and leaves are tell-tale signs of nitrogen deficiency.

Half-strength nitrogen solutions are ideal for plants between growing phases. This will prevent plant stretch while it’s switching its energy over to flower development. Normal feeding is resumed once the plant reaches the flowering stage.

Phosphorous (P)

Phosphorous plays a major part in root and flower development. Phosphorous deficiency signs are slow and stunted plant growth. Phosphorous is crucial to a plants flowering stage. “Bloom” type formulas contain a 0-50-30 concentration, containing no nitrogen and high levels of phosphorous and potassium.

Potassium (K)

Different in action from the previous two nutrients, it doesn’t feed the plant directly in any specific stage of growth. It merely facilitates plant intake of other primary and secondary nutrients. Potassium deficiency cause irregular plant growth and susceptibility to pests and disease. Potassium inhibits fruit production and should be lessened during this stage.

Secondary Hydroponic Nutrients

Calcium (Ca)

Facilitating and filtering the absorption of other nutrients Calcium is one essential nutrient. It is also a natural base that increases the pH level is needed. Commonly used in the vegetative phase of plant growth, calcium consumption is decreased during the flowering stage.

Magnesium (Mg)

Mainly for chlorophyll production in photosynthesis, deficiency causes yellow leaves.

Sulfur (S)

Yellow leaves are a sign of sulfur deficiency and are only used in small amounts.

Iron (Fe)

Used in small amounts, iron deficiency is similar to sulfur deficiency. Yellow leaves are the general signs of deficiency. High pH causes iron absorption problems so constant monitoring is advised.

Molybdenum (Mb)

Mainly for nitrogen absorption and converts nitrates to ammonium

Boron (B)

Facilitates carbohydrate transport in the phloem, it is not essential and maybe disregarded. Boron overdose causes plant kill, it is not found in regular soils and only supplemented.

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2012-0322

about corals grow — led aquarium lights

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When it comes to how corals grow, each category of animal requires its own unique lighting requirements, but all share one common trait; photosynthesis in order to survive. Just as plants convert sunlight to produce chlorophyll, marine animals survive similarly by converting light energy into “food”. Actually, this energy is consumed by zooxanthellae algae that produce by products that the corals need to survive; a true symbiotic relationship.

How Changes In Lighting Effects Corals

Coloration of coral polyps and tissues is dictated by these zooxanthellae. By differing the spectral output of our tank lighting we can actually influence the ultimate color/shading of our corals. How? Let’s say that we have been using a 5500K VHO fluorescent setup at 220 watts. We get that itch to spend money and help our tank and animals by installing a 250 watt metal halide with a 10,000K lamp. Aside from the aesthetics of the rippling light show these lamps provide, we have suddenly changed the frequency of light that all the animals in our system have grown accustomed to. I use the term “frequency” to describe the change in CRI or spectral output.

Often, the corals will shrink up, close their polyps, or otherwise show their displeasure at this sudden and drastic change in their energy source. It’s actually the billions of symbiotic algae that are recoiling, sending shock waves through their host and causing this rapid change in appearance. Within days, and sometimes even hours, the zooxanthellae will adapt to this new frequency and intensity by changing their absorption capabilities or their overall color. That’s right, the coral’s color is actually that of their hitch-hiking algae, adapting to the increases or decreases of ultraviolet and other energy-source factors.

Have you ever looked at a Tridacna clam from the top of the tank, then lower your gaze to a sideways view, only to be disappointed? Strange how dull the clam’s color appears from the side, while from above all those rich and vibrant colors seem to shout at the sky? Well, that’s the clam’s zooxanthellae algae, doing their thing, protecting the clam’s delicate tissues from sunburn!

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2012-0322

Indoor Pot Growing Tips

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Indoor plants in pots bring color to your home when cared for properly. While the temperatures in the home are often suitable for plant growth, providing the right amount of light and other elements the plants need to thrive may take some effort. When properly cared for, potted plants usually thrive and provide greenery for many years.

Choosing Pots

  • Pots come in many sizes and materials. Choose a pot size that fits the plant you are growing. A too small pot inhibits growth while a too large pot may dry out too quickly. Common materials include plastic and clay. Plastic pots retain more moisture than clay and work best with plants that require moist soil. Use clay pots for succulents and cacti, as they require drier soil. Always ensure the pot you choose has at least once drainage hole in the bottom, otherwise the soil may become waterlogged.

Planting in Pots

  • Most plants grow well in soil-less potting mixtures, but you can also purchase potting soils formulated for the specific plant type you are growing. Do not block the drainage hole with pebbles before filling the pots, instead line the bottom with a coffee filter to prevent the soil from falling out. The coffee filter doesn’t inhibit water drainage like pebbles do. Leave a 2 inch space between the pot rim and soil surface. This space prevents the pot from overflowing when you water.

Watering Pots

  • Every plant has different water needs, so refer to the plant tag for the best irrigation practices for your plant. Generally, water potted plants when the top ½ to 1 inch of soil feels dry. Cactus and other desert plants may require watering only when the soil dries out completely. Water from the top of the pot until the excess drains from the bottom. This ensures that there is moisture in the root zone of the pot. Place pots on a drip tray to catch the draining water, and empty the drip tray after each irrigation.

Lights

  • Providing the proper amount of light is often the biggest challenge to growing potted plants indoors. Check the label for the specific light requirements of the plant. Low-light plants grow well with minimal light and thrive in most homes. Medium- and high-light plants must be placed near a window that receives six or more hours of light, or use indoor grow lights to provide the needed light for these plants.

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Fertilizer

  • Watering washes fertilizer from the soil, so it must be replenished regularly. A balanced soluble fertilizer, such as a 20-20-20 analysis, is suitable for most potted plants. Apply the fertilizer every two to four weeks when the plants are actively growing, usually from spring until fall for most varieties. Fertilizer amounts vary between brands, so follow manufacturer’s instructions on application rates and methods.

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2012-0320

Marijuana Hydroponics – How to Build Your Own Marijuana Hydroponic Garden

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These are plans to make a fairly portable, and very inexpensive advanced hydroponic system. These plans only explain how to make the garden itself, and do not explain how to use or maintain it. If you plan on using this garden, you should get yourself a good book on hydroponics, and look it over.
I am intentionally leaving out those parts about plant nutrition, light cycles, etc. so as not to appear to be writing a guidebook for growing marijuana.  It is also to make you seek out another source of information so your knowledge of hydroponics comes from more than just this article.  I do not grow marijuana, and never have.  I’m just a high-tech home gardener with information to share.  If you are caught growing marijuana while using the system described herein, don’t even think of running to me, I didn’t tell you to grow marijuana.  In fact, I’d suggest planting a crop of cherry tomatoes, which can be fooled into producing fruit indoors year round, and is a very easy plant to start hydroponics with.
Materials needed:
1     5-10 gallon bucket
2     Pieces of PVC or ABS pipe, 8-10″ long, 5″ or greater diameter.
4     Caps for PVC/APS pipe ends.
1     waterpump capable of about 50 Gallons per Hour (you will need a bigger pump if you choose to make this a larger system)
4′     of hose that will fit the waterpump (often 3/8″)
1     TEE joint (or Y-splitter) that fits the water hose
4     clamps for the water hose (one for pump to hose, and 3 for hoses to TEE fitting.)
1     Airpump, airstone, and some airline from a fish tank.
1     Can White epoxy based spray paint
1     Can Black Epoxy based spray paint

Procedure:

1. Everything must be made light tight.  Paint all hoses, the bucket, the PVC/ABS and the lid of the bucket with a layer of black paint.  Let it dry overnight, and then cover it with a layer of white paint to make it reflective, and reduce the temperature of the nutrient solution.
2. Take each of PVC pieces and drill a 1 inch hole on the side, about one inch from the end.  Then epoxy the caps onto the ends of the PVC.
3. Drill the inlet/outlet holes; these should be located on the caps of the PVC.  The inlet hole should be as low as possible or as close to the wall of the PVC, and the outlet-hole should be as high as possible.
4. Now cut two 5″ holes in the sides of the bucket (close to the top), and epoxy the PVC in place, so about 2″ of pipe (and the outlet hole) are inside the bucket, and the 1″ hole is facing straight up.
5. Oxygen into the nutrient solution, and not to dissolve CO2. CO2 can kill root systems. If you are growing outside, or not enriching CO2, then the pump can sit anywhere.
6. Place the water pump in the bottom of the bucket (assuming it is a submersible one) and attach a hose to it long enough to reach the top of the bucket. Cut a hole in the lid of the bucket for this hose to go through. Then attach the TEE fitting to the hose. Now attach hoses to the free ends of the TEE, and run them to the inlet holes on the end of the PVC pipes. Use clamps on the TEE fitting and on the pump itself, but use epoxy to attach the hoses to the PVC. This seal must be completely water tight. Let them dry for 24 hours.
7. Put some water in the bucket and turn on the pump. What should happen is the PVC pieces will fill with water, and then when they are full, they should begin to continuously drain out the outlet holes, and back into the bucket. If you are getting leaks anywhere, fix them immediately. If water is coming out of the 1″ hole on the top of the pipe, then either your pump is too strong, or your outlet hole is too small. Fix one or the other.
8. Empty the system (hint, remove the hose from the pump to drain the arms), and replace the water with some form of hydroponic nutrient solution (look in a hydroponics book for details on what exactly to use, or visit a gardening store, and ask)
9. Place your plants into the system. The best way I have found to do this is to take a 1 1/8″ garden hose and cut a 1″ tube off of one end. Then slit the tube down one side. Wrap the stem of your plant (just above the roots) with polyester fluff (available at aquarium stores, for stuffing into external water filters) and then wrap the garden hose around the fluff. Then force the hose into the hole at the top of the PVC arm. People also have used rubber stoppers.
10. Turn on the air/water pumps, and let your garden grow.
This is obviously just a small setup, but these plans can easily be modified for much larger systems, using longer pieces of PVC, or more than one pair of arms, and a larger bucket to hold the nutrients (I’ve seen one made with a 55 gallon drum, and 8 separate arms, each holding 4 plants)
I personally use this setup indoors (under a skylight in my apartment) to grow 2 cherry tomato plants. What you do with your own garden is your own business, and obviously I can’t be held responsible if you choose to grow anything illegal.

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2012-0319

UFO LED Grow Light Helps Your Indoor Garden

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Light weight, cost efficiency for many years of use, and bright clean light is what the UFO LED grow light will bring to your indoor gardening setup. The UFO LED utilizes special light emitting diode technology to bring you the ultimate grow light on the market today.

The first benefit you will get when you make the switch to a UFO LED light is the quality of light this small unit can produce. A UFO LED uses the power of LED to produce more light than would be given by a four-hundred watt high high pressure sodium, or HPS, grow light. It does this while using only eighty watts of energy, making it very cost efficient in terms of the lumens of light produced compared to the watts of energy needed to produce the light.

UFO LED grow lights cover nine square feet of space with wonderful light. The light produced is exceptionally well suited to plants, because each one-watt LED used in the UFO LED light is selected as part of the light spectrum that the plant can use for all-important photosynthesis. Your plants, regardless of what stage of growth they are at, will not be able to utilize green light to aid their photosynthesis. Young plants need blue spectrum light for good growth, while mature plants need red and orange spectrum light to promote fruit and flower formation. Green spectrum light is wasted energy for most plants that you end up paying for if a grow light produces light in this spectrum, yet most grow lights typically do, another advantage that comes from using an UFO LED light.

LED grow lights such as this use wide angle, directional bulbs. This is important, because their placement within the UFO LED grow lightmaximizes the full impact of all the light produced by directing it exactly on your plants. The light output is not diffused out to the side of the unit, to become wasted light. Because they are specifically directed, you will also be able to save money because you will not need to use any reflectors with this type of amazing UFO LED grow light.

Because the UFO LED grow light uses light emitting diodes, it runs much cooler than a traditional HID, HPS, or MH lighting system. These traditional lights needs ballasts, as well as air conditioning and ducting in order to keep the lights from overheating. They also can burn the leaves of plants if placed too closely to the plant foliage. Both of these issues are eliminated with UFO LED grow lights.

In addition to cost effectiveness and production value, the UFO led light does not require any complicated setup, and can be used with a regular outlet. The UFO LED is also long lived, and can run for eighty thousand hours or more. Try a UFO today!

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2012-0317

How to Grow Marijuana Legally

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If you want to know how to grow marijuana legally then you must know the law in your state. First of all, federal law, meaning the law that encompasses the entire United States of America states that transportation, distribution and sales of marijuana is illegal. Now there might be confusion here as to how you can grow marijuana legally if the national government forbids it. The explanation would bring you to the grass roots movement down to the city level and to the State level. For instance, in the year 2000, Colorado passed a law that allows for medicinal usage in controlled quantities. This means that for as long as the use is medicinal and as long as the method and means have passed through the scrutiny of the local government, you will be able to grow marijuana, again, in controlled quantities.

Growers of medical marijuana are also known as caregivers in that they have to grow for specific patient and have to grow them in limited quantities. Thus, they not only know how to grow marijuana legally, they also know how to sell its derivative parts legally. This means that they have to undergo a rigorous screening process as well as comply with licensing requirements as set forth by the Colorado State Government Department of Public Health and Environment. Aside from that, the people who would buy from these marijuana dispensaries also have to comply with the law by procuring a medical marijuana registry ID card. One of the requirements of this card is a medical doctor’s prescription recommending the use of medical marijuana.

To be sure that you are not violating any law, consult a legal professional or a medicinal marijuana advocacy group in your area to know the details surrounding the business aspects of this. Medicinal marijuana growing is a sunshine industry and it would be interesting to see how it would fare out in the near future.

 

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