First Grow, CFL Box (Day 2)

DB&ST

DB&ST

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A CFL Cardboard box,
2 50W 6500K CFL's and 1 15W 2700K CFL.

Using some bagseeds, at day 2, a little baby just imerged (first grow so were very exited!:-o)

Using a 4" Vent as Exhuaster fan and a little hole at bottom for intake.

Also using normal soil for gardens because it's sort of a test run, and we didn't had the chance to buy a more opropriate soil.

Please! comments, suggestion, tips or just a good word :leaf:
 

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Day 3

The little baby is growing fast! his two brothers are also popping out of the soil.
Add a little refloctor to help the lights.

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After a Toke so ill update laterbongsmiliebongsmilie
 
Zafa said:
I hope you meant to say "her two sisters are also popping out of the soil."
Good luck!:bigjoint:
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your rights!
i should start referring to her as a she, so bad karma wont make her a male..

tomorrow im going to buy some big pot's for the transplant later on, also a PH kit and some nutes for later on.
wondering if anyone know's if BIOBIZZ - BioGrow and BioBloom are good.

also if for the flowering 2 55W 2700K CFL's and 2 50W 6500K will do good for two plants?
 
DB&ST said:
your rights!
i should start referring to her as a she, so bad karma wont make her a male..

tomorrow im going to buy some big pot's for the transplant later on, also a PH kit and some nutes for later on.
wondering if anyone know's if BIOBIZZ - BioGrow and BioBloom are good.

also if for the flowering 2 55W 2700K CFL's and 2 50W 6500K will do good for two plants?
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Have no fear, SmellyTreez in here lol... That was corny haha.. Anyway are you reffering to the "true watts" of the cfl or the equivelent?

100 watts per plant would be good assuming you can keep the temp under control, Which shouldn't be to hard. After you get your other stuff I would pick up a cheap, thermometer/hygrometer so you know whats giong on in there at all times! Get one that records the HIgh and low settings.

I don't know much about bidbizz but I'm sure its good stuff. Personally I use all fox farms product and its been great for me so far! If you want to look into it I would recommend starting the "luqid trio" Everything you need and its very simple to use! I think its like 49 shipped for all 3 off ebay. Something to think about.

Well I'm subbing up, a way to test ph is a great idea! You should do that real soon so you know what your watering them with! I'm assuming tap water correct?
 
SmeLLyTreeZ said:
Have no fear, SmellyTreez in here lol... That was corny haha.. Anyway are you reffering to the "true watts" of the cfl or the equivelent?

100 watts per plant would be good assuming you can keep the temp under control, Which shouldn't be to hard. After you get your other stuff I would pick up a cheap, thermometer/hygrometer so you know whats giong on in there at all times! Get one that records the HIgh and low settings.

I don't know much about bidbizz but I'm sure its good stuff. Personally I use all fox farms product and its been great for me so far! If you want to look into it I would recommend starting the "luqid trio" Everything you need and its very simple to use! I think its like 49 shipped for all 3 off ebay. Something to think about.

Well I'm subbing up, a way to test ph is a great idea! You should do that real soon so you know what your watering them with! I'm assuming tap water correct?
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right now im using tap water that was outside for 24 hours.
i have a thermometer that tells me the peak and a low.. temp is around 26.5C most of the time.. highest it got is 28.5 so i think thats under control.

other then that i don't think i have much to do now but just wait..
 
at a Hydroshop, still hoping i'll make it there, it's in another town, hope ill get a ride..
 
I've got from the store today some good soil mix (50 Liter, should be more then i need)
a Cheap pH Kit and a Dry pH down powder.
2 6.5 Liter pots for latter on.
0.5 liter of Bio Grow and 0.5 liter of Bio Bloom.
And a 55W 2700K CFL (wanted a least 2 so ill have for flowering but they were out).

going to take some pics later and upload.
any one knows of a good guide for adding nutes? and how long should i wait before considering adding them?
 
Also i wanted to know if i bring in the 55W 2700K inside now, will it help the plants or should i wait with it only for the flowering stage.
And also i am planning on topping the plants when i can and LST them so i can maintain the hight.

can any one kind of guide me on how should these steps be done? first topping then LSTing?
and i i top, do i LST 4 stems that are coming out of the stem that u cut?

it would really help if someone could make it all clear.. i know there is still time but i want to know and be prepared to what im heading to.
 
And another question!
The lights are on for 24/7 since they went inside the box (growing for 4 days), can i switch to 18/6 or 20/4?
What's the best thing to do? keep it 24/7 or switch? and will the switch is going to shock them in anyway?
 
Yes you can bring that light in.

And for your light schedual..
I personally like 20/4.
And it shouldnt mess them up so much.
 
DB&ST said:
Also i wanted to know if i bring in the 55W 2700K inside now, will it help the plants or should i wait with it only for the flowering stage.
And also i am planning on topping the plants when i can and LST them so i can maintain the hight.

can any one kind of guide me on how should these steps be done? first topping then LSTing?
and i i top, do i LST 4 stems that are coming out of the stem that u cut?

it would really help if someone could make it all clear.. i know there is still time but i want to know and be prepared to what im heading to.
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The more light the better but right now the 2 cfl's are plenty! Until you get like 6-8 nodes it would be useless to throw the extra light in there IMO... So to answer that question I would need to know how long you plan on vegging for.

As for the topping, start reading this.. https://www.rollitup.org/advanced-marijuana-cultivation/151706-uncle-bens-topping-technique-get.html


DB&ST said:
And another question!
The lights are on for 24/7 since they went inside the box (growing for 4 days), can i switch to 18/6 or 20/4?
What's the best thing to do? keep it 24/7 or switch? and will the switch is going to shock them in anyway?
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I ran 20/4 and liked it for my frist grow but now I just run straight 24hrs and I'll stick with this from now on. I would just leave it! If you do want to switch I wouldn't worry about stressing or shocking them from taking a few hours of light away.
 
SmeLLyTreeZ said:
The more light the better but right now the 2 cfl's are plenty! Until you get like 6-8 nodes it would be useless to throw the extra light in there IMO... So to answer that question I would need to know how long you plan on vegging for.

As for the topping, start reading this.. https://www.rollitup.org/advanced-marijuana-cultivation/151706-uncle-bens-topping-technique-get.html




I ran 20/4 and liked it for my frist grow but now I just run straight 24hrs and I'll stick with this from now on. I would just leave it! If you do want to switch I wouldn't worry about stressing or shocking them from taking a few hours of light away.
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Thanks man! +Rep!
Any help any one about using topping and LSTing combined together?
 
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