First Grow on a budget

Jash1297

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• Nov 20, 2007

• #1

Here is my first grow and set up so far. I thought I would start small with a pot, mg potting soil (I now know this was not the best choice), and one 42 watt (equal to 150watt) bulb. I planted the seeds two days ago and this is what I have so far. Any tips or help would be awesome.

 

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kittysecrets4u

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• Nov 20, 2007

• #2

Looks good.....don't use any fertilizer for about 1-3 weeks. Your young babies don't need it. Also allow the soil to dry a bit before watering...you may need to water every 3-4 days. Over watering will stunt growth. Last but not least patience.

Good luck.

 

LoopDigga

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• Nov 20, 2007

• #3

Well, you'll defnitely need more lighting. probably 4-5 more of those 42w cfls assuming the 100w per plant rule. and you should give them their own seperate pots, you don't NEED to, but it sure does help.

 

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kittysecrets4u

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• Nov 20, 2007

• #4

I agree, I left that part out....you want at least 100,000 lumens for ultimate growth. Best to use seperate pots that way you don't have to un-tangle roots later. Especially if you end up with male plants...that would not be good.

 

Jash1297

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• Nov 20, 2007

• #5

I plan on moving them to their own bigger pots soon but I am just not sure of when to do that yet. This was just to start the Growth process. Any suggestions on when?

 

LoopDigga

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• Nov 20, 2007

• #6

root growth is the first part of a plants growth, to avoid much shock, I'd do it ASAP.

 

Jash1297

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• Nov 20, 2007

• #7

Well then I best be doing that today!

 

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kittysecrets4u

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• Nov 20, 2007

• #8

I agree today would be good.

 

asiankatie

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• Nov 20, 2007

• #9

agreed. give them seperate pots now, elinate the later shock. weed's greedy doesnt like to share

 

Jash1297

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• Nov 22, 2007

• #10

well I transfered one of them to a new pot and everything seems to be going fine. One has four leafs but the other still only has two. Is this ok? shouldnt it have two more ridged ones? Also I bought another light for the other one so I have one light for each, is this enough?

 

DoodyApples

Active Member

• Nov 22, 2007

• #11

I would still go with more light or else its going to take forever to grow. The smaller plant is just not growing as fast as the other one, just give it a day or two, those round first leaves are just water leaves anyways, they'll die off with time.

 

ganji2

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• Nov 22, 2007

• #12

Yeah, I had that same problem with a seedling starting mine a couple days ago. Is miracle grow really all that bad?

 

DoodyApples

Active Member

• Nov 22, 2007

• #13

Ya, i don't have any experience with miracle grow just because I heard to stay away from it. I went to my local hydroponics store and bought a bag of fox farm soil and mixed it with perlite. The soil is pretty pricey, about 20 bucks for a decent sized bag, but the investment is well worth it in my opinion.

 

pencap

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• Nov 22, 2007

• #14

Right now you dont need ANY fertilizer!! NONE!! Those lil round leaves have a store of nutes already in them. Miracle grow will only get you so far untill your babies will start asking for micronutrients. See if you can find some fish emulsion, and some blood meal. you dont need it yet though.......wait till those lil round leaves start lookin funny, then use 1/4 strength nute/fert. Most stores, even the Depot carry theese. Go online to search for some GOOD soil ferts. Your two lights are ok for a couple more days, then yer gonna see some stem stretching. YOu need some more light! Lots of it if youre gonna go w/cfl's. Welcome to the hobby, start doing some Lumen output research, you'll learn pretty quick, and so will your wallet!! LOL. Good luck and may your crops be blessed!

 

pencap

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• Nov 22, 2007

• #15

That fox farm soil has nutes in it that should last for a couple months......dont fert!!!!

 

Jash1297

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• Nov 26, 2007

• #16

Well I added 4 more lights, switched the pots and have been watering both with distilled water, also have added a fan. The temp gauge reads 83 and the humidity is 37 percent. Other then that everything has been going fine any suggestions. Should I try to get heat down more? well im off to smoke the fattest joint I have ever seen.

 

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Jash1297

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• Nov 26, 2007

• #17

More pics!!!!!!!!! and feeling good

 

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Jash1297

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• Nov 26, 2007

• #18

any thoughts? Or suggestions on what to add/do?

 

Jash1297

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• Nov 26, 2007

• #19

also temp is now at 79 and humidity at 38

 

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patnagel

Active Member

• Nov 26, 2007

• #20

Very nice. I have enjoyed watching these grow they're first 2 days. AMAZING progress over holiday break. I look forward to enjoying this with you.