Sunblaze 44: A Game-Changer for Large Yields

When it comes to achieving large yields, selective breeding is a crucial step in the process. In my setup, I've found that choosing the best clones and carefully controlling temperature and humidity have been key factors in maximizing my harvests.

I start by selecting the top 20 of my 40 clones, which are then transferred from small rockwool cubes to larger 4'X4'X4' cubes. These plants are vegged for a period of time before being moved into the flowering room. Meanwhile, the remaining five clones continue to thrive in the outdoor garden.

Having a separate veggie room is essential for this setup to work effectively. Each room serves a specific purpose, whether it's vegging, starting clones, or flowering. To ensure a consistent harvest schedule, I've set up my grow spaces to be harvested every 30 days. This means that each plant is given exactly 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness, with plants spaced 30 days apart from one another.

Temperature control is also crucial in preventing damage to my plants. Any consecutive days of temperatures above 90°F can kill or heavily damage them. To avoid this, I've installed a 12,500 BTU AC unit and high-velocity fan to keep my environment in check. This has been the greatest upgrade I've made since starting my grow journey in January.

Powder mildew and root rot are common problems that can be easily avoided by monitoring temperature and humidity levels. To prevent these issues, I ensure that my flowering rooms remain at a maximum of 84°F with good RH, while my veg room tops out at 80°F with an RH of less than 50%. Ambient temperatures never exceed 75°F, and humidity remains below 50% at all times.

My grow setup consists of several key components, including HYDROHUT Deluxes, 8' tall for flowering, and 5'X5 gallon buckets with baskets for vegging. I also use analog photosensitive cycle-stat timers for watering and oscillating ceiling fans to maintain air circulation. My veg room features a Sunblaze 44 CFL lighting array, while my cloning hood has a capacity of around 50 clones.

I'm excited to share my progress with the community and plan on posting high-quality pictures in future updates. For now, I'll be completing my first Purple Grandaddy Grow and will share all specs, pictures, and final dry weight once it's complete.