Barney's Farm Crimea Blue Soil Grow - Page 2

NewGrowth · #11 09-14-2008, 06:19 PM

Looks like fun, I'm in!

ZeroTransFat · #12 09-15-2008, 11:42 AM

Already 2 days old

and it seems like just yesterday.....

Well day 2 is winding down and we're all looking healthy and strong! It was a nice warm, humid day today (thanks Ike!) and they spent their time stretching out and exploring their surroundings. Didn't do much today, just rotated the cups. Still moist from yesterdays watering. Sox are destroying the rays and I think they're picking up some good vibes from that.

Hit the bong

.......and it's a good night

crazy-mental · #13 09-16-2008, 06:08 AM

looking good.

ZeroTransFat · #14 09-21-2008, 12:08 PM

A week has passed and thought I'd give you an update on the Crimea Blues:

I pretty much left them alone for most of the week. Two of the taller ones started drooping around day 6 and by day 7 they were resting on the edges of their cups. I gave them all a light watering with 1/8 strength nutrient solution (Pure blend pro grow) and a teaspoon of hygrozyme per gallon. This was the first watering since the initial watering on day 1.

As you can see below they're regaining their vigor and I'm hoping for a little growth spurt before I transplant them to larger pots. This is my first soil grow and I'm nervous about transplanting them as I've never done it before. Anyone have any tips?

peace

Lokkers · #15 09-21-2008, 04:26 PM

Hello! I am first time grower(sorry for my English).I start with "ganja dwarf". I use towel method first ,after i put inside soil. After one week, i switch on 400w and start waiting a miracle. But after a few days i have a tall and thin "sh*t". It is a light problem or something else.Maybe someone can help with experience or web page. Thanks!

NewGrowth · #16 09-21-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeroTransFat

A week has passed and thought I'd give you an update on the Crimea Blues:

I pretty much left them alone for most of the week. Two of the taller ones started drooping around day 6 and by day 7 they were resting on the edges of their cups. I gave them all a light watering with 1/8 strength nutrient solution (Pure blend pro grow) and a teaspoon of hygrozyme per gallon. This was the first watering since the initial watering on day 1.

As you can see below they're regaining their vigor and I'm hoping for a little growth spurt before I transplant them to larger pots. This is my first soil grow and I'm nervous about transplanting them as I've never done it before. Anyone have any tips?

peace

Look a little stretched, when you transplant loosen the soil by squeezing the pot a bit then just invert the whole pot and give it a light shake until the whole rootball/soil clump comes out. Place in new pots and fill in with soil around the rootball. You can correct your stretching a bit by covering the stem with soil too, roots will grow out of it. After this soak the soil evenly and allow some water to drain out of the bottom of the pots. Move your lights a bit closer if you can or get more.

ZeroTransFat · #17 09-22-2008, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by NewGrowth

Look a little stretched, when you transplant loosen the soil by squeezing the pot a bit then just invert the whole pot and give it a light shake until the whole rootball/soil clump comes out. Place in new pots and fill in with soil around the rootball. You can correct your stretching a bit by covering the stem with soil too, roots will grow out of it. After this soak the soil evenly and allow some water to drain out of the bottom of the pots. Move your lights a bit closer if you can or get more.

Thanks NewGrowth! That's a good idea, covering the stems a little when I transplant. I'll try and even out the canopy from any stretching that occurred. I moved the light a little closer, as you suggested. I have more lights but I'm going to wait for another leaf set.

NewGrowth · #18 09-22-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeroTransFat

Thanks NewGrowth! That's a good idea, covering the stems a little when I transplant. I'll try and even out the canopy from any stretching that occurred. I moved the light a little closer, as you suggested. I have more lights but I'm going to wait for another leaf set.

Don't wait! If you have lights give it to them, they will love you for it! Remember the sun is brighter than your CFL's . . .

ZeroTransFat · #19 09-22-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NewGrowth

Don't wait! If you have lights give it to them, they will love you for it! Remember the sun is brighter than your CFL's . . .

I thought they didn't need much light during the seedling stage? I always see people starting seedlings under fluorescent shop lights. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

NewGrowth · #20 09-22-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeroTransFat

I thought they didn't need much light during the seedling stage? I always see people starting seedlings under fluorescent shop lights. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

This is because the flouro's are low heat your seedlings have their first set of leaves and can be safely moved to HID lighting if you have it.