Scarlette's First Grow

ScarletteSky · #1 10-18-2007, 03:12 PM

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 ^_^

ScarletteSky · #2 10-20-2007, 08:31 AM

12 days I do believe.

As of last night 9/19/07, I installed the fluorescent tube light system. I have them under 3 fluoro's, with a larger fan angled not directly at them but diagonaly from them. The fan is a little strong, and I don't want to knock those babies over. I also put some good ol' wormies in with them.

I was suprised last night when I was installing those lights. I was laying on my back looking up toward the fixture trying to fanagle the light into the socket when all of a sudden I got the strong wiff of weed. Betty, the first sprout, is smelling so good. I couldn't believe it, they aren't even in the vegatative state, and yet all of the "A's" I planted smell SO good. It's like crack. I keep wanting to go in there and sniff them lol.

I'll explain what I meant about the "A's". I got my "A" seeds from partly from some bagseed of this weed I smoked that was fucking amazing. The other, the "B" cups, I have no idea what that is. I got it from a friend whose husband grows it. I hope its good.

This morning since "upgrading" a bit of everything, they are looking....taller. The leaves are looking happy? lol I don't know how else to describe it.

Well happy growing ^_^

Kant · #3 10-20-2007, 01:08 PM

12 days down 80+ days to go.

i really want to see the little ones. anything to feed my craving for pix. camera phone? friend's camera? anything? plz? pretty plz? PPIIIIXXXXX

ScarletteSky · #4 10-20-2007, 02:18 PM

I know I know, but I have no cammy....yet. I promise I will have pics....eventually. lol.

Anywho, worms are in theory a great idea. However, my experiment didn't last. They escaped from the soil, died, and the rest I bought in the plastic tub died too. Stank like you wouldn't believe. So no worms. I'm just going to grow them. lol and not use worms till perhaps I can get them a little more room.

Lacy · #5 10-20-2007, 02:38 PM

Ewwwww!!!! You know my hubby just started fishing this season so him and the neighbour decided that I could raise worms for their fishing in my pot plants. I said 'like h*ll'

That was exactly my first thought when you mentioned worms. And YES they do smell.

I would love to see some pics of your grow Scarlettsky. Having no camera sucks I know.

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Originally Posted by ScarletteSky

I know I know, but I have no cammy....yet. I promise I will have pics....eventually. lol.

Anywho, worms are in theory a great idea. However, my experiment didn't last. They escaped from the soil, died, and the rest I bought in the plastic tub died too. Stank like you wouldn't believe. So no worms. I'm just going to grow them. lol and not use worms till perhaps I can get them a little more room.

ScarletteSky · #6 10-20-2007, 11:00 PM

Yeah, not having a cam sucks. I need a digi bad. But hopefully if all goes well I'll have one in a few weeks.

Patience.

Kant · #7 10-20-2007, 11:50 PM

*le sigh* i guess i can survive with out pictures....for now, but i demand frequent updates and details. *shakes fist*

. i'll be watching you

ScarletteSky · #8 10-21-2007, 04:06 PM

Oct. 21, 14 days in.

I am beginning to see key differences in strains A and B. The A's are bright green and have a sweet smell to them. The B's are deep green and havn't any scent at all.

The humidity has dropped below 50, and I can't fix it. I put a bowl of water under my lights, and even after a night, nothing. I tried to mist everything and then put a heater in there, but no.

my tallest plant is maybe 2 inches. aren't they suppose to be taller? *sigh* I feel like I'm doing something wrong.