This is my first grow ever. I am growing Femed. Skunk #11 from Dutch Passion that I bought DrChronic.

Currently I am germinating and have pictures of this. I'm using the paper towel in a bag method. I'll be using Ocean Forest Potting Soil and the 3 Pack Fox Farm Nutes. I'll be starting off with a 400w HPS and in a week switch to a MH when I get it.

Starting off with .5 gallon bags and then will transplant them to 3 gallon bags. 4 seeds of Skunk #11 and 1 seed from some mids I bought.

What do you guys think? Any suggestions before my taproots come in

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Updated with new pictures. The seeds have been germinated and planted. Starting with a 24/0 cycle and will be switching to a 18/6 on Monday. Watered them fully and let them drain, any comments?

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Added water w/ spray didn't put much in fear of drowning but half way down felt dry on all the plants. Watered at 10:40 PM on March 28 Day 2 of Grow. Also fed it some Co2 w/ dry ice. No sprouting yet.

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Sad story. I found out I had planted my seeds to far down. So I went through each one and replanted about 1/4''. Using same soil, didn't water since soil felt nice and moist, but I believe I lost a seed of my good bud >.<.

I'm curious, is there anything I should do now that I have replanted?

Also, exactly what does a seed do before it hits the surface? I found something that resembled a taproot but it looked like the seed was gone. I decided on the safe side to plant this. Hoping it's the seed. I will get pictures soon.

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Update! One sprouted! Sadly I think it is the bagseed instead of the Skunk, but that's ok. I'm guessing I just planted that one closer to the top

2nd Update! Evidently I didn't lose the baby and the thing I found was the plant! So I still have all my babies!! 2 Sprouted, Waiting for 3 more.

Set my HPS lamp 2 1/2' rather then 2' because of heat problems and didn't want to burn the new leaves.

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5/5 Sprouted. One looks a bit weird though, like its brown and it looks like the seed hasn't broke, yet its trying to create a stem with the seed still? I'll have pictures soon.

Oh yeah, and 50 views w/ no comments. We've all seen I Am Legend right? Don't make me be alone >.<

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Skunk #11, is this a hybrid of Skunk #1? I was thinking of growing Skunk #1 myself.

Duece.

That seed head should come off in a day or two and I wouldn't worry about it.

I just put my seeds into soil yesterday and will be starting a journal in a couple of days. So I'm right behind you. Goodluck with your grow!
bulldog

Thanks for the info and posting. I'll make sure to look for your Journal and watch.

Not sure on the strain type tho. Dutch Passion sells it.

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New Pictures and a couple updates.

First, I got my 400w MH light and stuck that baby in, no more worrying about plants stretching! Also, I went out and bough t a 6'' Inline Duct Fan and some ducting. I want to make a DIY CoolTube but currently can't find a good glass piece at 6'' diameter. Also, PLEASE SOMEONE COMMENT on my ducting and anything they think I should do.

My babys are looking good for the most part.

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