No. 1 Grow Auto Blue Mystic (Nirvana) [Cabinet] {CFL}, Hydro; |Wicking|

Hey everyone!

This is my first grow, I will be growing alongside some basil that I will move out of the room as the basil grows.

I will be growing Auto Blue Mystic, I got the seed from Nirvana Seeds
I am using 4 CFLs for the lighting(24/7 lights).
For feed I am using Fox Farms fertilizer
The seed is starting in a peat pellet and will be transplanted into a sock with a 50/50 perlite vermiculite mixture and It will obtain nutrients via hydroponic wicking.
I obtained this method from Jim

Not feeding yet.

You can view my cabinet setup via my signature.

Day 3 from planting seed(red tagged):

Day 4 from planting seed, the leaves don't look right to me *concerned*

Day 5 from seed (11am). Next set of leaves coming though.
Gave a very light feeding to my basil and blue mystic that will last a few days. 1 tsp hydro veg in 1 gallon. Checked PH. 6.1
Day 5 from seed 11pm:
Heres the basil:

If you cant tell by looking, socking the basil was my first attempt at this method of growing. I applied a few different methods in the blue mystic jug.
I cut a plastic cup to make a support for the top portion of the sock, stretching it out to allow for more soil. I used roughly the same amount of soil in both jugs, however the blue mystic jug had a more uniform soil layout.

Looking good. haha I like the basil it looks like a compass or something

reppinhigh22 said:

Looking good. haha I like the basil it looks like a compass or something

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Thanks for the look at the thread. I love to take photos of all my plants, once the dark basil I'm growing gets its second set of leaves out I will be displaying that as well.

Beautiful plants.

Pictures taken 9:30am EST


Sweet Basil (Day 12)

Dark Basil (Day 6)

Blue Mystic (Day 6)

Attempting new method of seed germination.
Will plant 1 spearmint, 1 cilantro, and 1 rosemary and hope for the best!

Rearranged Cabinet:

Edit: In the photo I describe the bulbs as being 13 watts. They are 20 watt each.
With a 2200 Lumen output each.

very nice man. looks like you got a great thing going. cant wait to see finished product

SToNed STaRR said:

very nice man. looks like you got a great thing going. cant wait to see finished product

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Don't expect too much. I'm taking numerous steps to keep the plant as small as possible. I am limiting soil to limit root size, and limiting lighting as well. Im hoping for one decent sized main cola on a 6-9in plant.

Finalroge said:

Don't expect too much. I'm taking numerous steps to keep the plant as small as possible. I am limiting soil to limit root size, and limiting lighting as well. Im hoping for one decent sized main cola on a 6-9in plant.

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To do that, I'd suggest you try what I'm thinking about. A miniplant project where you only let it veg for a short period of time and switch it to flowering. If you switch it to flowering early(like first or 2nd week i dont know exactly how late you can go.) you should have one solid cola and that's about it.

reppinhigh22 said:

To do that, I'd suggest you try what I'm thinking about. A miniplant project where you only let it veg for a short period of time and switch it to flowering. If you switch it to flowering early(like first or 2nd week i dont know exactly how late you can go.) you should have one solid cola and that's about it.

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This is an auto(supposedly feminized) that I have on lights 24/7 Im looking for harvest around day 60.

Day 6 at 9:50pm

I know this is loads of posts, but I'm trying to give everyone a good idea about every growth stage.

Based on some other grows I've seen, I'm expecting loads of growth in the next two weeks.

I LOVE how the babys look coming up so green and beautiful!
Subbed,Best of luck!



~C That Cat?

C Cat said:

I LOVE how the babys look coming up so green and beautiful!
Subbed,Best of luck!

~C That Cat?

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Thanks for the sub!
Yeah, I'm really excited about all the plants I have growing up in this cab. Im going to be planting most of the basil in my yard.
Im super excited for the spearmint I have germinating now. I freaking love ice water with mint leaves just dropped in. Cheap refreshing drink. Once I finish with this grow and figure out my end plant size for the blue mystic I will attempt growing multiple at once if space allows.

Finalroge said:

Thanks for the sub!
Yeah, I'm really excited about all the plants I have growing up in this cab. Im going to be planting most of the basil in my yard.
Im super excited for the spearmint I have germinating now. I freaking love ice water with mint leaves just dropped in. Cheap refreshing drink. Once I finish with this grow and figure out my end plant size for the blue mystic I will attempt growing multiple at once if space allows.

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The basil looks great too!I think I might have to steal the idea and get me some spearmint wonderful idea.
Keep me posted I should be taking new pics tomarrow of my stuff!


~C That Cat?

Also, look into the pest preventing benefits of certain herbs. I know numerous plant oils will protect your entire crop from pests if planted strategically. Im going to surround my blue mystic with rosemary, basil, cilantro, and spearmint giving it a wide range of natural defenses.

Finalroge said:

Also, look into the pest preventing benefits of certain herbs. I know numerous plant oils will protect your entire crop from pests if planted strategically. Im going to surround my blue mystic with rosemary, basil, cilantro, and spearmint giving it a wide range of natural defenses.

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I wonder If Its too late for me to start those.Hmmm,,That is very smart!



~C That Cat?

Youve seen how small my basil is, ive got 11 basil plants right now directly around my blue mystic and I can smell them when I enter my room. They are barely 1 inch tall. Its not too late! Plus, just grow them anyway! Fresh basil is the shit!(as well as any fresh herb)

Personally I am trying to more closer to growing all my food. Experimenting with what I can accomplish indoors.

My immediate plans are to try rice, kale, lettuce, and spinach soon.

Finalroge said:

Youve seen how small my basil is, ive got 11 basil plants right now directly around my blue mystic and I can smell them when I enter my room. They are barely 1 inch tall. Its not too late! Plus, just grow them anyway! Fresh basil is the shit!(as well as any fresh herb)

Personally I am trying to more closer to growing all my food. Experimenting with what I can accomplish indoors.

My immediate plans are to try rice, kale, lettuce, and spinach soon.

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Ahhh rice should be interesting! I had done lettuce one year.I will go out tomarrow and pickup some seeds!



~C That Cat?

hahaha, this morning I stopped by lowes and got 30 different types of seeds. They are good for around 1 year just on the shelf, and up to 5 if kept airtight and refrigerated. Germination rate lowers as they get older \

Yeah rice is going to be something where I have to be real careful about keeping the grow container sealed. You basically flood it 2 inches above the soil to grow ._. its going to be weird to look at XD

I find myself sitting next to my plants with the door open and just talking to them. Completely consumed.