Growing my first plant trying to get it right

Spictackularpete

Member

• Dec 26, 2011

• #1

Im growing with bubbleponics. This is my first plant and it is in its 4th week of flowering right now. It is Pure Power Plant. We are using Technafloral nutrients. The plant seems to be growing a little slow, at least I think so. Its 19" tall. The seeds were feminized from a bank so I know its female, no questions on that. Ive attached some pics can anybody tell me if this is normal and what I can expect over the next 4 weeks? I also have 3 plants in the veg room, just want to make sure I got this right before I throw them in the flowering room. Thank you. Any input would be great

 

geekmike

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• Dec 26, 2011

• #2

What kind of lights are you using?

 

Spictackularpete

Member

• Dec 26, 2011

• #3

32 Watt florescent grow lights. The plant is flowering in a grow tent ventilated

 

geekmike

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• Dec 26, 2011

• #4

That's why brother, you need more light. How many 32s do you have? how close do you have them to the plant?

 

arik maso

Active Member

• Dec 26, 2011

• #5

your plant looks indica dominant so thats part of the reason it's so short and stocky. you would of probably gotten better growth with more light. at least 100 watts per plant is usually good. HPS lights are best for flowering but floros work too. looks like you're going to get some buds. nice job!

 

Spictackularpete

Member

• Dec 26, 2011

• #6

Thank for the replies! I only have 2 on a shop light. Hanging 32" from the top of my plant. What do I need to correct da sitieation. How much Watt? How close to the plant?

 

geekmike

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• Dec 26, 2011

• #7

Get yourself a 600w HPS and a good ballast and a exhaust fan. Spend a couple hundred bucks and then you can make use of that co2.

You will be able to grow a great crop with a 600 (even a 400) you arent going to get anything with the lights you have. For now get them right on top of your plant.

 

Spictackularpete

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• Dec 26, 2011

• #8

How close should I have the light to the top of the plant? I put it 5 inches from it for now let me know if that is okay..

 

Clown Baby

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• Dec 26, 2011

• #9

if youre using CFLs they need to be a LOT closer than 32" from your plant....
If you can, hang the bulbs vertically and put them down in between your plants. because hanging overhead they're not going to really penetrate worth dick.
Keep em like 2 or 3" away.

If you plan on continuing this hobby, I'd invest in a HPS. 600w dimmables are nice because you can set it to 300w, 450w or 600w.

 

Spictackularpete

Member

• Dec 27, 2011

• #10

thanks for all the info i am working on buying my hps lights now should have them in about a week<<

Thanks again