AK48 Stealth 156w CFL File CAB Grow.. First Grow... HD PICS :)

First grow here! Super Pumped. Done countless hours of research over the past few years, always been interested in the idea, but never had an effective place to set up for a good grow. But now I do, so here we go!!

I Initially began this grow on Midnight January 1, 2014, BUT using the paper towel method my 3 Auto Easyryder Fems failed to germinate, so i trashed them, and used the shot glass method to germinate 5 Regular seeds. All Popped.

Light: Initially 2 26 watt 6500k, and 2 26 watt 2600K. Now: 5 26w 2600k, and 1 6500K.
Medium: Miracle Grow Seed Starter (will use for entire grow, very little nutes so i figured it'll work)
Nutrients: General Hydroponics Gro, Bloom, Micro
Box: Old 2 drawer file cabinet, gutted and refinished.
Container: Solo cup (transplanting to be determined)
Temperature: 60-80F (work in Progress)

Info: Initially let the plants have 24 hours of light for a week. Then switched over to 12/12 when I upgraded to 6 Lights on January 17, 2014.

I Put the shot glass under the mug next to a vent to keep proper germination temperature.
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The Box (always improving)
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What the outside looked like initially (before covering light leaks for flowering) (More pics to come) (SD card failed me)
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Germinated seeds go into soil at 3am
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Few Days Later
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MORE PICS TO COME!!!! Im a n00b so lets grow together, I promise, short time efficient posts with lots of high quality pictures

TOKE ON

Back again. Today is January 22, 2014. I gave the babies a watering with the nutrients for the second time. The first time was right before the 12/12 switch and that was 1/4 teaspoon of Gro, Micro, and Flower (GH). 2 days ago i used 1/2 teaspoon of all three again. (They loved it). ALSO i must say that i let my soil get very dry before watering. If i choose to keep my plants in the cups, then i want them to stretch and fill that cup as soon as possible, plus i check my plants A LOT. I like plants. Its cool to grow something from a seed. ANYWAY ... here are some pics. Day 16?

OH and see the burns on the big plant? this happened early on when the leaves just developed. Only happened on this plant, I'm not sure how it happened, maybe there was a nutrient ball right where the seed was developing. Anyway i think it is fine, no further marks so seems like a fluke. Any Knowledge?

Pics: Day 15?

your plants look nice and healthy, dont you have a fan in the box? LST'ing will help alot in a grow like this. good luck and keep growing

Yes! I have 2 fans actually, except they are on the door, i will put up some old pictures from the start.

Here is the Box Before flowering and before light blockers,

Back of the box with the light blockers.

Inside the box before i put the light bulb adapters on for 6 lights.

Looks mint, planning on doing something like this myself. Will keep watching this thread!

Thanks man, if you get it started ill be here to check it out.

i just start vegging some bag seeds the same way. im just seeing whats going to work the best for veg only.

Finally an Update. I have been waiting for things to get a little more interesting before making another post. Anyway, i guess it is roughly 34 ish days into flower, 41ish overall, It is Saturday Feb. 22. Currently using full strength GH Flora series in max flower mixture.

So yesterday i replaced the one remaining 6500k light bulb and put in a 2700k, which even though there was only 1 6500k out of 6 lights, this made a significant difference in the color of light, either way, im ready to start getting some fat juicy buds.

and oh yeah.... 4 out of the 5 babies were males, due to stress or genetics, so i have one remaining plant.

this is my first grow so i appreciate all help and suggestions! Some questions... Does the plant seem to be growing at a "normal rate"? Early weight predictions? (i would be really happy to grow 1/2 ounce of delicious dankness). The bud sites seem kind of thin, will they bulk up?? Thanks! PICTURES

looks good man!

Thanks!

Anyone have any good advice about trimming?? I have no idea if i should or not.

Nice looking buds you have there. I don't think I would trim just yet.... just my 2 copper coins.

thanks! yeah all of the leaves still seem to be receiving light for the most part so i guess its okay.