I'm new to growing and need advice plz

Gary Goodson

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I think I have my setup figured out, I just wanted an opinion from someone who knows the tricks of the trade. I'm getting an Apollo tent 2×4×5, a 400w hps light with 6" cooltube. Fox farm ocean forest soil and nutes. Any advice on this setup?
I would suggest getting a 3x3 instead. Not that the 2x4 is a bad choice, but the light will be more evenly spread out in a 3x3. I have both a 2x4 and a 3x3 with a 400 in each. I literally have them side by side and there is no comparing the 2. I'll be getting another 3x3 the replace the 2x4 sometime this month.
 

Ivorydoom420

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@GaryGoodson how much more room does it take up? space is an issue. will i get better end product with the 3x3. give a little more detail if you can
 

Ivorydoom420

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I thought it was doing great. But hell I'm new to this. I mean obviously its not a seed from a seedbank, if that's what you are saying is wrong with it.
 

Ivorydoom420

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I have made the decision to get some seeds from Herbie's but it won't be right away. I just wanna see what will come out of this
 

woody333333

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I thought it was doing great. But hell I'm new to this. I mean obviously its not a seed from a seedbank, if that's what you are saying is wrong with it.
It's pale and stretchy....your first leaves are about to die.... Main stem is a little purple.... Tips on the other leaves are pointed down..... Leaves look too fat
 

undercovergrow

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welcome to RIU @Ivorydoom420

regarding stretch on your girls, here are some real-life examples for you:
in at: 12" and end of stretch: 37" that's a stretch of 308%
in at 5" and end of stretch: 18" that's a stretch of 360%

first example was topped, second example wasn't. you will find a lot of variations with the stretch not only with the strain you choose, but also how choose to grow the plant. so be mindful of your height restrictions in flowering. you'll notice by end of day 21 in flower, they're usually done with the stretch.

no worries on your seed not being from a seed bank; it will be a good learning experience. my last bean purchase was from midweek song (they're advertised on here with a 20% discount code you should utilize, it's a good deal imo) and the stealth was pretty good.

have you fed your plant at all--you're using FFOF, right? when you up-pot next, plant some of that stem in the dirt too. look on RIU for a thread about planting a stretchy stem.

...and listen to @Gary Goodson's advice re: lighting.

:peace:
 
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