New farmer could use some pointers

**Puggyfresh** · 04-16-2009, 02:58 AM

Hey guys... Like others I am a long time smokers and a first time grower. I came across some seeds through a very reliable source.. No idea as to the strand but coming from this source I know it has to be some chronic.. I had 5 seeds and I planted all of them at the same time... Through the process 2 of the seeds didn't make it.. 1 didn't sprout and 1 got crushed while I was moving them..RIP... The 3 I have right now are thriving and they are now on their 3rd week of growth... I've set the 3 in a narrow closet I have roughly 4ft across 9 foot tall and 3 or so ft deep.. Right now I have 1 42w cfl and 2 15w 18inch tube flourescents.. The 42 suspended in the middle and the 2 tubes suspended on either side of the plants... Is this sufficent light? The interior is painted flat white too.. I will post some pics of the set up when I'm at my computer... How often should I water at this point and how many ml roughly? And one last question heh when should I start feeding them? They are growing in regular miracle grow potting mix..

Thanks guys,
Puggyfresh

**la9** · 04-16-2009, 06:59 AM

I'd get a shop light and put 2 four foot flourescents over top of them. Water once a week, twice if it dries out too much. Wait till they are a month old before adding nutes, use 1/4 strength and be careful since you are using miracle grow, it already has added nutes so you may want to wait longer before feeding them.

**Puggyfresh** · 04-16-2009, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by la9

I'd get a shop light and put 2 four foot flourescents over top of them. Water once a week, twice if it dries out too much. Wait till they are a month old before adding nutes, use 1/4 strength and be careful since you are using miracle grow, it already has added nutes so you may want to wait longer before feeding them.

Thanks for the input.. im gonna go out and buy a couple today.. Here is some pics of my set up.. if anyone can tell what kinda bud it is and if it looks healthy, that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Puggyfresh

**orzz** · 04-16-2009, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by Puggyfresh

Thanks for the input.. im gonna go out and buy a couple today.. Here is some pics of my set up.. if anyone can tell what kinda bud it is and if it looks healthy, that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Puggyfresh

I would look at some 400 or 600 watt hps if you are planning on adding more plants.

**Puggyfresh** · 04-16-2009, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by orzz

I would look at some 400 or 600 watt hps if you are planning on adding more plants.

Yeah.. Tryna start off small as this is my first time... but yeah when i get to that point i think i will set up in the master bedroom walk in closet hehe... Thanks for your input guys, yall are great.. Keep it coming

**la9** · 04-16-2009, 09:02 PM

Definitely want HPS when you get to flowering, if you want a decent yield. As long as the plants are green and growing you don't have to worry about if they are healthy or not.