It's been 9 days since my 9 babies popped out of the soil. I am using a growing medium consisting of African Violet soil, 3 CFL bulbs that are putting out approx. 3100 lumens per square foot, and a grow box that has been put together like Frankenstein. Basically I took large pieces of cardboard, cut them into puzzle piece fitting shapes, took some mylar and made ever facet of the box reflective, even the "ceiling" of it.
Last night I went to wally world, picked up some new bulbs, a moisture meter, and a mini fan (on clearance for 3.00!).
I organize my whole space last night, and the plants REALLY like the oxygen flow. It's help tremendously.
The moisture meter has been between 50 and 60. While the temp has really remained constant between 80/95 degrees.
They get really dry......I have to water them everyday. I spritz them atleast 3 times daily with the lighting being so close to them. They really do get parched.
I think I may go back to wally world and buy some nice night crawlers....that should help.
until I get my cam there will be no pics. sorry, it shouldn't be that long.
happy growing ^_^
