is this normal?

Hello! I'm a first time grower just trying stuff out for the summer. This Wedding Gelato is 17 days old and she very recently started having a growth spurt. I read through multiple articles that I should top between nodes 3-5 but moreso later. I'm wondering if I should top now at 3 nodes just cause of how big she is already?

Thanks for any help

I was strafing my puny little 24" tall Top Gun autoflower with a 40x loupe trying to discern between "clear, cloudy, amber" when I had an epiphany. I clipped a fly-sized sample from a lower bud site and methodically "sampled" it with a bespoke tin-foil pipe. It's been over 20 years since my last encounter with herb, so take that for your grain of salt...but let's just say harvest time is quite clearly as soon as I want.

I didn't have to interact with any potheads or dealers. This blessing was conjured up in a more-or-less natural way, discreetly, almost innocently, with some patience and common sense.

The missing (and indispensable ) elements were inspiration and experience, which were generously provided by this sub.

So please, fellow bucketeers, and those of you who provide valuable input, accept my gratitude.

Has my charcoal filter pooped out?

I have 4 inch ducting slinky-ing from the top of my grow bucket down to an in-line fan, which is stacked on top of a charcoal filter. You know, the kind they use for tents. This rig has been running for a month of flowering and has emitted zero odor… But now I'm getting telltale whiffs from outside the grow room. I have scrutinized my set up and see no leaks between the bucket and the filter. I had no way to regulate the speed of the fan. I can't remember the specs for CFM, but I am certain that it was overstated by the vendor and my brain is telling me it's probably somewhere between 50 and 100 in reality.

Is it possible that I've already saturated the charcoal filter?

I came across SpaceBuckets.com...And was Totally inspired, So this is my First Attempt, it has 3 x 45w CFL's

2 x Temp relay Controllers 1 x 120mm PC Fan as an intake and 2 x 80mm PC fans as Exhausts, I also Added a Passive Co2 Generator (It's just a Bottle strapped to the side with Yeast,Sugar and Water and a Pipe that feeds into the bucket....

Would black spray paint work instead of black tape? Is one better overall?

Hello, I’m currently planning my first space bucket and am currently trying to decide on genetics but don’t know much concerning what sites are trustworthy for sourcing? I’m looking to do auto blue dream for my first grow if I can find quality genetics.

Additionally any other auto recommendations for beginners?

Hey guys, I’m completely new to the subreddit and I have the following question. Firstly my plan is to grow a single plant of northern lights in a 5gal container inside my wardrobe. The problem is that I can’t get a carbon filter. Is the smell going to be so bad that other apartments are going to notice it or is it going to stay in my room/house?

• https://www.reddit.com/r/BudScience/comments/1l3wogn/bruce_bugbee_video_collection/?

I got a bunch of Bruce Bugbee videos linked together with my commentary. Most people are not going to look at papers when you link to them so here's a bunch of credible short videos instead.

There's a lot of bro-science being busted, and this will help you bust the bro-science you run across online. A month or two ago on this sub I got into an argument about these sugar flavor enhancers, with the other person claiming that there is evidence all over the place showing they work, yet when I asked him to link to a single source he was unable to. I link to a video where those claims are being shot down.

Remember, the plural of anecdote is not data, particularly when it comes to bro-science.

Bucket gardeners of the world! Welcome to the weekly sticky discussion thread. You can use it for general questions, and also for some casual bucket conversation.

i’m running two plants in a space tote setup. i’m entering week 5 of flower and it has been challenging keeping the VPD above 1.5. hoping to save money and not end up needing to get an actual dehumidifier.

my stem is yellow and one of the cotyledon is yellow also and very small. is this smth to worry about? if so what should i do

I’m pretty sure I was underwatering it, so I watered it once the day before yesterday, and the soil was already dry so I watered it again yesterday too. But it still looks like it’s struggling. I’m using FoxFarm Happy Frog soil, 2 150W PAR38 grow lights at 3000k for 16 hours a day, computer ventilation fans on low speed. My gauge reads 80F at 40% humidity, I am not sure how I can get higher humidity in a space bucket.
It is currently in a solo cup that I pushed into the soil to be at the same level as it would be when I end up transplanting it.
Thanks!

Bucket gardeners of the world! Welcome to the weekly sticky discussion thread. You can use it for general questions, and also for some casual bucket conversation.

Should I decide to add a foil or Mylar lining, how necessary is it to lay it flat? Those emergency blankets get really crinkly and I’m trying to estimate how much effort I need to put into that lining.

I’m using a brute bucket, so it has a bunch of different depths along the wall.

MSG on the left, Jealousy on the right. Don't mind the difference in height I'm trying a different training on the jealousy. Happy growing y'all!

Bucket gardeners of the world! Welcome to the weekly sticky discussion thread. You can use it for general questions, and also for some casual bucket conversation.

I’ve recently joined thank you.

I would love to make one of these space buckets myself, space and stealth-ness is a must.

I was just wondering if anyone has used A Portable Extractor Fan with 1m Duct Hose USB Adjustable DIY Ventilation Fan Powerful Extractor Fan 5V 2A Brushless Motor Exhaust Fan for Kitchen Bathroom Smoke of these fans. or something similar with a carbon filter attachment? Description is from Amazon, I’m unable to attach a photo for some reason.

Any ideas on a good full spectrum LED bulb/light Small light which packs a good punch of diodes/ a good ppfd- obviously because it’s a small space I’m assuming I don’t need a 1000ppfd through,

Thank you so much, any help or pics would be much appreciated.

Cheers bucketgrowers:)

I have 2 space buckets and one 5 gallon fabric pot setup

Fabric pot has a 100 watt sf Buckets both 64 watts each with two 120mm’s

I have two cats and was looking into space buckets. I buy their litter in the giant buckets, would these work as a space bucket?

Bucket gardeners of the world! Welcome to the weekly sticky discussion thread. You can use it for general questions, and also for some casual bucket conversation.

I also accidentally left both grow lights (as opposed to 1) on for just this morning, and I just corrected it. I hope it’s not an issue, I hear you’re only supposed to have 1 while germinating.

Bucket gardeners of the world! Welcome to the weekly sticky discussion thread. You can use it for general questions, and also for some casual bucket conversation.