First Grow Small CFL Closet

Looks indica to me also and got my fingers crossed for you to get a female. Check out my grow journal you might like it.

Update: 3 days after FIM ( about day 17-18 )

Having slight "taco effect" on top leaves (cal-mag problem?)

also did i screw up the FIM. Worst case scenario if i messed up the FIM would be a Top right?

second pic is the best i could get of the FIM area.

Dubsy said:

Update: 3 days after FIM ( about day 17-18 )

Having slight "taco effect" on top leaves (cal-mag problem?)

also did i screw up the FIM. Worst case scenario if i messed up the FIM would be a Top right?

second pic is the best i could get of the FIM area.

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hey get rid of aluminum foil and spray paint it white or get mylar because aluminum foil also reflects heat and itll burn the plant as ive read correct me if im wrong

TokinTy33 said:

hey get rid of aluminum foil and spray paint it white or get mylar because aluminum foil also reflects heat and itll burn the plant as ive read correct me if im wrong

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i have heard that also, i'm kinda on a small budget for this hobby and my temp is always around 75-80. However i deff want to upgrade to mylar soon tho.


about possible cal-mag problem, my medium has the following in it:

Just Right Xtra (made from general hydroponics products)
-Cocotek coconut coir
-Maidenwell Diatomite silica stone
-Ancient forest humus
-large perlite
-Rare earth
-Premium earthworm castings
-subculture M
-subculture B
-natural sulfate of potash
-bone char

what it says about the potash (right from the bag):
"natural mineral contains potash, sulfur, calcium and magnesium"

can that rule out the cal-mag problem?



i can provide more details if requested

Looking good dubsy

Day 18

Tons of nodes going everywhere, extremely bushy. Also not sure if i did the FIM right. Feedback please, even though the pics are kinda blurry.

Thinking of turning to 12/12 on Day 21

Looks nice and bushy.

clivendon1 said:

Looks nice and bushy.

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thx clive!

flippin to 12/12 today (day 20) ill get sum pics after she awakes!

Shes starting to stink also, working on a DIY light fixture and deodorizer!

I'm visually impaired and can't comment on the FIM from your pix, however, at this point they look healthy and happy so whatever you did at this point you have good plants
In about 2 weeks you'll be able to sex them. What will you do for odor control? The dankness will become very strong. Also I can't remember what size containers you have. Were they 2g? Read up on root bound symptoms.

The set up looks good. Looks like you are having fun!!

Brother Numsi said:

I'm visually impaired and can't comment on the FIM from your pix, however, at this point they look healthy and happy so whatever you did at this point you have good plants
In about 2 weeks you'll be able to sex them. What will you do for odor control? The dankness will become vrey strong. Also I can't remember what size containers you have. Were they 2g? Read up on root bound symptoms.

The set up looks good. Looks like you are having fun!!

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thx, im having a blast i must check the thing 50 times a day

2 gal container do you think that will cause rootbound problems? ive read that transplanting more then once can be bad?

im suprised the plant looks as good as it does cuz i started in a horrible medium with an unknown bagseed from subpar weed lol!

for odor control i was thinking a DIY computer fan approach or possibly the gel? Smell is not a HUGE issue i live in an apartment building were 5/6 apartments smoke and the hall way always reeks but obv i need a lil for when my mother comes over (she does not condone my smoking!)

and ya if this grow works out im investing in better lighting (at least a 150w hps) and ventilation (still unknown but ill rig sumthing up im DIY savy )

heres a closer look at the FIM (about 1 week later) i count 3 tops

3 tops is good. Also take a look at 250w bulbs...there is also a 250 watt club thread that is very helpful....plus the extra juice is good for your plants even in that size area. That will mean more investment.

Buying for the future is good, too. I have no idea of your budget, but if you can get one of these it would be great:
http://www.growwurks.com/lumatek-400-watt-120-240-volt-dimmable-digital-electronic-ballast.aspx

You can run 400w or 250w MH or HPS. Just a thought for higher yields...and higher electric bills LOL...not too bad

the light i was looking at and the price is in my range.

http://www.hmoonhydro.com/product_info.php?cPath=25_44&products_id=224&osCsid=8q6d46thaniimlj275n8vfguq6

its the 150w hps combo for $129.00

the 250w is simply just to much money for me right now (at least at my local hydro store)

would the 150w be good for my size grow area (2.5x2.5x4)

http://www.plantlightinghydroponics.com/hps-grow-bulbs-c-374_205.html
That's if want to go lightly on your budget. The total with the Lumatek ballast would be about $121+ freight.......You'd be getting a top notch ballast.You wouldn't need a reflector in that size area and personally I don't like ballasts built into the reflector, although T-5's are built that way.
You won't go astray either way

thx for all your help brother numsi!

just in time to see some flowering in action.

Day 20
Day 1 Flower

Just went threw the first dark period.

About 7 inches tall, kinda stinky. Starting transition feeding tomorrow.

Looking real good Dubsy she really blew up quick didn't she. I've already noticed a slight smell to mine as well even though it hasn't show sex hopefully that's a good sign lol

clivendon1 said:

Looking real good Dubsy she really blew up quick didn't she. I've already noticed a slight smell to mine as well even though it hasn't show sex hopefully that's a good sign lol

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ya man i think its the liquid karma or the grow nutes she just took off when i started feeding her that stuff. Adding a couple more lights and switching to 2700k. Feeding her half bloom and have grow today when i turn the lights back on.

I need to invest in nutes for my next grow seeing as i'm going to take that one seriously.

clivendon1 said:

I need to invest in nutes for my next grow seeing as i'm going to take that one seriously.

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i got a 3 pack of organic at my local hydro store for like 17 bucks. cant beat that!