1st time try....

luarg2 · #1 07-22-2008, 11:35 PM

So here is my journal for my first time try. I've already been posting in the newbie section for help but decided to update through this journal now. Alittle history... the smaller plants I've been growing since April in dixie cups (why so small) since about 3weeks ago, I got them from bagseed, their five other bros & sis have since passed. I love these two because they are true warriors. The biggest of the three I found growing on the roof of the building next to me in leaf compost(someone must of tossed some seeds) she (hopefully) was about to die right when I found her cause the soil was only an inch thick. I grabbed her and kept her in the same compost which is really good. They started outdoors but I decided to bring them in to monitor them better. I just came out of a bad hurdle with my to smallest ones because they started to droop n lose color in the soil I bought from the hardware store(Ace pottin soil), I went against some good advice and decided to transplant in more leaf compost I grabbed from the roof. As you can see they are pulling through this hurdle now to my amazement(their warriors!!!) Im am now trying to control some fungus Gnats with Permethrin, shouldn't be a problem. I'm hoping for the best and look forward to cloning (females) and continuing there breed. Their names are Skunky(biggest), Aunty(medium height) Sis(smallest). So here we go... wish me luck. I will update with photos regularly with concerns, problems and growths. I am currently using cfls and a 48" fluros for Veg. Any feedback much appreciated, I will also contribute my knowledge. Thanks for reading.

luarg2 · #2 07-28-2008, 02:00 AM

I came across two 400 watt ballasts for 25.00 a piece. These can even run a 1000 watt HPS per manual. So I grabbed them and used alittle Macgyver skills too rig a remote ballast. I used an old oven hood that has a fan which is running to draw away the heat. I bought a 400 watt HPS light. I spraypainted the underhood flat white to reflect better. All in all I spent about 75.00 for two ballast, light, wiring. Looks like the girls are loving it and the closet looks alot cleaner without all those wires. Much props to cfls though they got me this far.
Any advice on how far the light should be from them? I also have the other ballast for sale(one is all I need) so shoot me a msg if you might be interested.
*note* this thing is KICKING out so many lumens that the pics look like they are being taking from behind a blind.
**note** how often should I mist cuttings?

Butthead08 · #3 08-07-2008, 03:43 PM

Hey man i think your pots are way too small. Gently lift them out and see if the roots are starting to wrap around the sides of the pot. If they are i would suggest transplanting them into bigger pots.

Good luck bro keep us updated!

luarg2 · #4 08-07-2008, 04:06 PM

Yea I transplanted into 3 gallon pots about 10 days ago. Thanks for looking out though. I update more in my newbie thread cause I get more replies (FYI)

Butthead08 · #5 08-07-2008, 07:07 PM

I bet they will show huge change in just two days with the new pots. Keep us updated!

weezer · #6 08-07-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by luarg2

So here is my journal for my first time try. I've already been posting in the newbie section for help but decided to update through this journal now. Alittle history... the smaller plants I've been growing since April in dixie cups (why so small) since about 3weeks ago, I got them from bagseed, their five other bros & sis have since passed. I love these two because they are true warriors. The biggest of the three I found growing on the roof of the building next to me in leaf compost(someone must of tossed some seeds) she (hopefully) was about to die right when I found her cause the soil was only an inch thick. I grabbed her and kept her in the same compost which is really good. They started outdoors but I decided to bring them in to monitor them better. I just came out of a bad hurdle with my to smallest ones because they started to droop n lose color in the soil I bought from the hardware store(Ace pottin soil), I went against some good advice and decided to transplant in more leaf compost I grabbed from the roof. As you can see they are pulling through this hurdle now to my amazement(their warriors!!!) Im am now trying to control some fungus Gnats with Permethrin, shouldn't be a problem. I'm hoping for the best and look forward to cloning (females) and continuing there breed. Their names are Skunky(biggest), Aunty(medium height) Sis(smallest). So here we go... wish me luck. I will update with photos regularly with concerns, problems and growths. I am currently using cfls and a 48" fluros for Veg. Any feedback much appreciated, I will also contribute my knowledge. Thanks for reading.

i think i remember you finding that roof one good luck to you man..she looks good

luarg2 · #7 08-07-2008, 07:52 PM

Yea what were the chances... she is huge compared to my two that I started from seeds. I still ask myself what are the actual chances of me finding a bud plant on a abandoned roof.

STACKLIFE · #8 08-07-2008, 08:59 PM

Dude thanks man you're awesome good luck with this grow and the next.

luarg2 · #9 08-11-2008, 12:38 AM

So I just started FLOWER. Wish me luck. Photo updates, sex, gonna be available. Wish me luck!

luarg2 · #10 08-11-2008, 12:41 AM

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