First Timer CFL Bagseed Grow...

Cannibal Sativa said:

Hi all! This is my first attempt at growing. As the title states this is a bagseed/CFL grow. The seeds were germinated using the paper towel method. Out of 3 seeds only one cracked and produced a root tail. On 8/7/08 the seed was planted in a small plastic pot with Scott’s potting soil. Two days later (8/9/08 ) the seedling sprouted. Currently my plant is under two 23w 6500k CFL’s on a 18/6 cycle. Since this is my first attempt at growing, I do not have any kind of elaborate setup or a growbox (yet!) so I am getting by with a small indoor greenhouse. The lights that I am using have reflectors on them so I am not concerned with painting the walls white or applying Mylar on them at this point in time. There is a small 7 inch clip-on fan blowing a light breeze on “her” (finger’s crossed!!!) and the lights to help maintain the temperature. So far things are looking pretty good as it is now 9 days old and I am pretty pleased with the progress made; however I am open to any questions or comments and greatly appreciative to any suggestions that could further help me in my journey. Thanks!

Picture Info:

Picture 1 - Day 1 Top View
Picture 2 - Day 4 Side View
Picture 3 - Day 6 Top View
Picture 4 - Day 8 Top View
Picture 5 - Day 9 Top View
Picture 6 - Day 9 Side View

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blazin waffles said:

Looking good man. I got some Blueberry going, day 8 and they look about the same!!!
How many lights do you have in all? And what is the N-P-K of the soil?

~~TLB

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WoldofWeedcraft said:

I did a CFL grow over the winter (was my first time as well). Ppl are gonna tell you is that CFLs aren't worth it, and after my complete grow...i'd have to agree. But since it's your first time, go ahead and have fun with them. You'll end up needing more than two bulbs though. I used 10 (most were 42 watters), and still didn't really have enough lighting. CFLs yield somewhat fluffy dry buds also (just letting you know what to expect), so if you want to grow some nice dense, commercial-quality bud then you'll want to invest in some HID lights.

Also, plant more than 1 seedling...if that thing's a male, you'll be pissed that you wasted your time. I started with 5 and got 2 females.

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mammal said:

thanks for stopping by my grow, subscribing to this one looking forward to your results.

you'll be fine with your setup until about 3 weeks at which point you'll want to upgrade to either many more 23watters (like, 8 more) or those big CFL's you saw in my grow journal, or upgrade to HID lighting (which like in my case, may not be viable for you)

good luck, and keep the journal updated!

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Cannibal Sativa said:

hey blazin thnx for stoppin by. right now there is 2 23w cfl's on the baby. the soil's npk is .07.01.05 ,not to much nutes but trying to water at a minimum so there is no burn.

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Cannibal Sativa said:

thnx for posting mammal.yeah there will be more lights soon. probably 23 watters for this grow. nice to see your babies taking off. great job on the reflectors. when i get my growbox built, i plan on using cfl's for veg. and a small hps for flower if heat will alow me too. thnx man

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Cannibal Sativa said:

thnx for all the replies and great info. today is day 12 and progressing nicely. hasn't gotten any taller,around 2 1/2 inches,but getting bushy. the only thing i'm noticing is that the leaves are curling down and under which u can see a little in day 9 pic. i'm definately not overwatering, maybe underwatering. i'm watering every three days with little runoff that could be going down the side of the dry soil instead of through it. also temps are getting in the high 80's. should i take the reflectors off which retain heat and hangs lights around it. right now lights are about 4in away but reflectors are right on top. any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.

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Cannibal Sativa said:

good news. after i watered today it perked up. the browning of the leaves has stopped. the temps came down some but still in the mid 80's. seems to enjoy the 2 new lights also. so for now all is good. new pics soon

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blazin waffles said:

GOOD STUFF! How much did you water? And how much run off did you get?

~~TLB

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Cannibal Sativa said:

enough water to wet all 5he soil,not soaking wet. it had a little runoff so we're good. it perked up real nice. thnx fot the post blazin.

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