First Grow! Low start-up cost, learning as I go.

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cjsochocki420

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• Jul 24, 2010

• #1

I started my first CFL grow last week! I germinated bag seed so I could really have anything. At this point it's still just a learning experience. When I get more money I'm going to invest in better seed and improve my set-up. Any advice is gladly appreciated!

Off the bat I'm already worried because my cotyledon are browning, and I don't know what to do about it. Any tips?

 

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total

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• Jul 25, 2010

• #2

they do nothing anyway so dont worry about it - the only thing i would say is tat light seems a bit too close - how many watts?

 

Cannabis patient420

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• Jul 25, 2010

• #3

ligth have 2inch 3 inch away form that little plant what clf u use ?

 

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cjsochocki420

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• Jul 25, 2010

• #4

My CFL is a 26 watt 6500K. I'll raise it up a little bit. I was worried I was over-watering the plant, so I haven't watered since I transplanted it into the cup.

 

HistoryPuff

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• Jul 25, 2010

• #5

I think the light is just a little too close for this stage (seedling). I think after a week it should be fine having it at that distance again.

 

Sustainable420

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• Jul 25, 2010

• #6

My reply from another thread:

Get a light timer for when you put them into flower and some 2700k lights. You can save some money on electricity by switching to 18/6, but it's a bit slower and easier on the plants. Also, lose the tinfoil and replace it with flat white paint or one of those shiny car windsheild things. A thermomiter/humidity meter couldn't hurt. Do some research on fans and the yeast and sugar method to adding co2 to your room. You might look into molasses (grocery store prob.) and some epsom salts (bath salt, found everywhere for cheap) because weed loves that shit. The epsom salt is a natural dehumidifier, which is good so you don't get mold in your buds when flowering. Maybe some febreeze to cover OUTSIDE of the room when flowering? Peace.
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Are you gonna seal your room? It helps keep out bugs. Get a cup that isn't see-through. And when you pick a soil you should put in a clay, not plastic.

 

at0m666

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• Jul 25, 2010

• #7

looking good! just take a lil bit of advice and your operation will be better.

 

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cjsochocki420

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• Jul 25, 2010

• #8

Thanks for all the advice guys, I'm gonna look into all of that. Here is a pic from Day 5 since germination!

 

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HistoryPuff

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• Jul 25, 2010

• #9

Those leaves look long, I wonder if you're growing a sativa plant.

 

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cjsochocki420

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• Jul 25, 2010

• #10

I was wondering that too! I've noticed that most grower's leaves by this point would be a little wider, interesting

 

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victhaog

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• Jul 25, 2010

• #11

another option is to use white paper on the walls, i did so and it seems to work perfectly and doesnt raise the heat in the cab at all, if youre interested take a look here, https://www.rollitup.org/cfl-growing/351981-3x-bag-seed-1x16w-5x23w.html , and add some lights i used 3 my first time and compared to the 5 im using now i can see a difference in growth. good luck!

 

HistoryPuff

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• Jul 25, 2010

• #12

Personally I enjoy sativas just because I won't pass out after an hour or two. Why do they have to grow taller.. ergh

 

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cjsochocki420

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• Jul 26, 2010

• #13

Well, today I "hollowed out" my old dresser (it was really flimsy, and the bottoms of the individual drawers had started falling out... thanks IKEA) for my new "grow box". As always, I'm learning as I do this. My next investment is going to be to get a small fan to blow in there... hopefully gonna find it under ten bucks if I'm lucky. Advice is always appreciated!

 

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cjsochocki420

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• Jul 26, 2010

• #14

For some reason it will only let me upload 2 photos at a time... here's the dresser setup.

 

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HistoryPuff

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• Jul 26, 2010

• #15

Try uploading two, then click the upload image thing again and just do two at a time. It doesn't let me do more than 3 I think at a time. Who knows how computers work... jk

 

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cjsochocki420

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• Jul 28, 2010

• #16

Hey guys. Sorry I haven't been around in a minute; I had to quit smoking because I'm planning on taking a drug test soon. Today is Day 2 of no weed AKA day 2 of no fun .

Anyways my plant is coming along nicely. I'm a little worried because the tips of the leaves are browning, and I know that CAN'T be good. I began using Miracle-Gro watering can singles to fertilize my plants, and I think I may have over concentrated so I'm gonna cut back on that and see if it makes any difference. The third set of leaves are starting to come in, so today was a pretty exciting day. Check it out, and let me know what you think!

 

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at0m666

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• Jul 28, 2010

• #17

don't use nutes or ferts until plants are 30 days old.

 

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cjsochocki420

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• Jul 29, 2010

• #18

Definitely noted.

 

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HistoryPuff

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• Jul 29, 2010

• #19

I'm prepping for a drug test too. No bueno.