Comming out the closet. First Grow :P

Hello Everyone im reletivly new to this site and also a noobie at growing. Ive been reading nonstop and trying to find as much information as i can, so i might sound like i know what im talking about but i dont lol. This is my first official grow and im trying to do it as close to right as possible. My set up (w/ pixs):


250w HPS/MH Sun System- Mh - 6500k : HPS - 2700k
Currently trying to find a good light for the seedlings. I have a T8 Growing light 7800k. But if im not mistaken that color temp might be too high?

Temps around 23-29C and Humidity Level is around 40-50%.
I've tried the hot towel and Humidity tray and a small Vaporizer i got from Wally World to get it to stay in the mid 40's. Not sure of another way to raise it other then a bigger humidifier?

Im also trying to make a decent blend of soil. Im using basic Earthgro Soil mixed with perlite, Some sand, and Earthworm casting. The Soil PH is reading a bit high around 7.0, Not sure if later on this will cause a problem when i start adding the nutes, also not sure if this soil is good for the first couple weeks of seedling or should i get seedling mix or the packets of Jeffie pellets. (sp?) So any advice on the soil would be awesome.

As far as nutes im working with the Fox Farm Trio: Grow Big, Tiger Bloom, and Big Bloom. I have the nute schedule but still trying to figure out the best way to water/give them their nutes.
Im using Distilled water so theres no PH problems in the water. (i hope/think)

Ill probably be growing 3 plants which will first put in a styrofoam cup, then moved to a 2 gallon and later put in a 4 gallon. Not sure if this is the best method due to transplanting them so much.

I ordered my first set of seeds from Nirvana. I was skimming thru the noobie section and saw something about PPP(Pure Power Plant) being a relatively easy begginers plant. So i ordered 5 and it came with an Afghan Kush Seed )).

Anyway Im trying to have everything some what ready for when the seeds get here in about a week. So if you wanna Lol at what i have please tell me what i need! haha Im a newbie willing to learn, also would really like a good layout of the watering/nute process. Not sure the easiest way to measure them since its only a 2-4 plant set up lol. Thanks for reading and appreciate any information and help given.

Now for the Pics!

For seedlings you should be using a MH but you can use a HPS if its all you got, just make sure its a few feet away so you don't cause light or heat stress.

I wouldn't worry too much about humidity, it isn't the biggest problem. As long as its not too high when your in flower you will be fine. (If its too high theres a chance of getting mould)

Do not bother using Distilled water, its a waste of time and money. Just use tap water (As long as its drinkable for humans) and PH to 6.5. You can buy a cheap PH Dropper kit very cheaply.

Biggest things to focus on are:

Keeping temps below 80.
Keeping PH around 6.5
Keeping light at the right distance (definitely not too close)
Watering properly. Do not overwater, very important.
Making sure you get no light leaks.

By the sounds of it you have done your homework, you should have no real problems. Growing is really easy if you have the knowledge so keep reading and reading. For my first grow i was constantly on the forum reading about the next stage ahead of where i was at.

Good luck buddy, keep us posted with what happens.

Update.

I found some seeds a couple days ago and whatdoyaknow, they sprouted. So now im gonna test these out before i get the PPP seeds. I put them in the soil I made and they seem to be doing ok. The soil does look a bit sandy when the lights are on them for a while and the soil dries. Went out and bought 4 27w 6500k CFL covered with a piece of tinfoil that can hopefully get them through the first 2-3 weeks(?). and then i can move them under the 250w mh. Any comments would be appreciated! Thanks!

there are a total of 7 seeds.

Pixs v

Anyone might have any advice on the questions in the first post?

Echo, Echo, Echo...... ill be here til someone answers _._ lol

Update.

Day 4!!

I went out found a nice corner cabinet with plenty of space, so i made it a small seedling box.(week 1 -3) After that ill set them under the 250w MH. The cabinet currently has 4 Cool White 26w CFLs. and is insulated with polythylene plastic. Also ordered 4 120mm fans to attach to the cabinet so i can be able to close the cabinet. Soil seems ok but im still not 100% about it. Might go out and grab some FFOF, for when i replant them in 2 and a half more weeks. I'll also began giving them 1/4th the recommended amount of Big Bloom tomorrow. Temp is 25-27*C and humidity is staying between 54-60%.

I have a question/comment. Why are you transplanting them so much? I put mine in the pots they'll grow up in. Just curious.

Well i heard it creates a better root system so i figured from the paper cup ->2 gal pot wouldnt be to bad.. then only part would be going from the 2gal -> 4 gal, cause by that time i figured the plant would be pretty big. I also wasnt sure if i could move them to the 4 gal directly from the paper cup because of the issues with the fert build up in the soil?

PRBudman said:

Well i heard it creates a better root system so i figured from the paper cup ->2 gal pot wouldnt be to bad.. then only part would be going from the 2gal -> 4 gal, cause by that time i figured the plant would be pretty big. I also wasnt sure if i could move them to the 4 gal directly from the paper cup because of the issues with the fert build up in the soil?

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I think its unlikely to create a noticeably better root system however it will change the structure of the plant

soo would that be a bad thing? lol

As long as you repot before they run out of root room you'll be all set. I think you have a handle on it. Just easy on nutes and don't overwater. Good luck.

Update!

They're looking ok i think. they've had one 1/4th dose of Grow Big and im waiting to water them tom. For the second dose. They're on day 10! Woo Hoo! i havent killed them yet. I did get them a few new lights and 3 new fans. 2- 120mm fan one facing in on the bottom and one facing out at the top and one inside to keep the air moving in there and so the leaves can dance . 2 more 6500k 26w CFLs and a 5000k t12 bulb ( thought w.e it couldnt hurt, might even add the other one i have to them.) altho the temp is staying around 26-27 when closed, now that i added the new lights. Humid:50-55% v Pixs.






Also im not sure when i should move these under my 250w MH light. My goal is to be able to veg these for about 3-4 weeks then flower them and throw out the males and leave the females. Now, realistically do i have the lights for it. they will be moved to a 6ft long, 8ft tall and 2ft depth closet. Which is outlined with polythylene film, i could possibly get a like 4 26w CFLs if i need to put them on the sides or something. but other then that do i have enough light/space to grow all 7 til i can tell what their genders are.(btw i have a 250w hps) Any other comments please let me know. all help is appreciated!

PLANTS )) V

If you guys are scared to write on here, you can always pm me

boo... dont be scurred

maybe this will bring them out of hiding,

+Rep for Any Answers to my questions

hey im a first time grower too have pics and post up too they look big enough to me to put under your 250w mh just start off 2ft away and see how they are i have mine 16 inches atm and there about the same size as your pics above

Update!

DAY 36 FROM SEED!

Its been quite a couple months. Been reading non stop. Got some Nirvana PPP + 1 Afghan Kuch All Feminized waiting to be planted but im still a lil worried abut my skills so im gonna wait til i harvest these to see how i do. Anyway i think my plants are doing ok. they're in 2 gallon pots in their new home. Ive built them a new cabinet. I've never built anything but i think i did pretty good for my first time. Let me know what you guys think. I think my plants look a little small for 36 days of vegging. They've only been under the 250w MH lamp for about 2 weeks now. They're loving it. Currently about 2 feet over them ill drop it a lttle more ina couple days. They also just started their full doses of Grow Big and Big Bloom. The little ones that were stunted look like they might be recovering. Tips/Help appreciated

New Home- The Flowering Cabinet!!! (Still needs to be painted, missing one fan, ad carbon scrubber that will attach to honeywell fan somehow.....Any ideas?)











Let me know if they look ok lol...These are bag seeds and my first grow so im sure the bud might be a little disappointing the first go.

So ima take it im doing everything perfect? lol. jeez...you guys are a tough crowd

UPDATE

So its been a while. Day 67! Switched to 12/12 Aug 10 and started budding Aug 16. Everything looks good i think. Let me know what you think!!

and yes the tall one is to big for my set up not sure what to do.

Your plants look great and your set up looks good I need to build a cabinet like that (I mean have my significant other build it).