Day 1 (12/9/07)

Today, I planted eight seeds, each in a 6-inch clay pot using Miracle Grow Garden soil. Two of the seeds are white widow (ordered from a reputable supplier) and the remainder are good bagseed. I did not pre-germinate the seeds in water or a paper towel. Most had simply been sitting on my desk for the past 6-8 months.

My setup is as follows: 20" x 36" x 64" grow tent from HTG Supply; 400W MH/HPS; 4" inline duct fan pumping air out of the tent; 4" duct for incoming air (no fan). I have not yet attached a carbon filter, but I plan to do so.

I originally purchased a HyrdoHut mini only to find out that I did not have enough space (height) for it. The HTG model was a compromise, but I am very pleased with the quality, and, in retrospect, I believe it does have sufficient space for my needs.

Comments are welcome.

Day 5 (12/14/07)

The first seed has broken through the soil. It is a white widow. The lights have been on 18/6.

Day (12/17/07)

Seven of eight seeds have germinated. I am beginning to question whether #8 is ever going to grow.

Temperatures in the tent are hovering around 85 degrees when the lamp is on, and about 55 degrees when it is off.

Day 10 (12/19/07)

Lo and behold, the eighth seed finally broke through the soil.

I am somewhat concerned about the temperature during the dark cycle (53-55 degrees). Obviously, it's too low, but I am not sure what to do about it. I am considering switching to 24/0 just to avoid this issue.

It also seems these clay pots may be absorbing and radiating heat. When I transplant them to bigger pots, I intend to use plastic.

Day 20 (12/29/07)

Growth generally seems to be slow. Attached are the first of my pictures. I switched the MH light to 20/4.

Some of the leaves show signs that I may be over watering.

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Day 24 (1/2/0

I topped all the plants for the first time. They seem to be responding better to less watering. I've been watering about every other day now.

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Day 26 (1/4/0

The plants are still responding from being topped. It was very difficult to top them because the nodes are so close. I am somewhat disappointed with the rate of growth. I recall growing bigger plants at this stage with CFLs, but I am not sure whether that is due to the nodes on these plants being much closer than the CFL plants.

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Day 29 (1/7/0

Some of the plants needed to be re-topped - there was leftover growth. Otherwise, the plants seem to be doing well.

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Day 31 (1/9/08)

I made some changes to the grow environment. I decided to switch the lamp to 24/0 due to concerns that the dark cycle temperature is too low (low 50s). Hopefully this will not stress the plants too much.

I am still getting some random spotting on many of the mature leaves. Any idea what might be causing this?

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Day 33 (1/11/08)

Still some leaf spotting occurring, but overall, the plants seem to be doing well. One, however, is demonstrating some awkward growth (top row, far left).

I think it might be time to transplant them into larger pots. My plan is to transplant them into 8-inch plastic pots. I can fit eight inside the tent, which is perfect because I have eight plants. Eight-inch pots should be large enough to take me into flowering. Once I determine which are female, I will transfer those into 4-gallon pots. I am banking on getting about four females, which is the most I can fit inside the tent using 3-gallon pots.

Note: It is very difficult to find plastic planter pots in Canada this time of year. Still searching ...

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