Newb Planning To Grow
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BongSith8686
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well typically when they sprout they have 4 leaves those two round ones and the tiny pointy ones in the middle am i right?
4 in? sounds a little stretched how close is the light to them? if its a cfl it should be like a lil more than 2 inches
you really want them to be wide w/ lots of leaves before they get tall
4 in? sounds a little stretched how close is the light to them? if its a cfl it should be like a lil more than 2 inches
you really want them to be wide w/ lots of leaves before they get tall
Thor110
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ive moved the light closer now its about 6 inches away and ive got two 1200 lumen fluorescent lights. and yeh it does seem a little stretched to me as well...
yeah your right two rounded leaves and two small pointy leaves but the leaves are very small and have been for ages but before i got the fluorescent lights i just had a rubbish light that i couldnt adjust the height of...
I also have a wierd revolving fan going in the wardrobe im growing them in ^_^
Thanks
Thor110
P.S. i have just moved the light to about 2inches from the top of the massively tall sprout lol...
yeah your right two rounded leaves and two small pointy leaves but the leaves are very small and have been for ages but before i got the fluorescent lights i just had a rubbish light that i couldnt adjust the height of...
I also have a wierd revolving fan going in the wardrobe im growing them in ^_^
Thanks
Thor110
P.S. i have just moved the light to about 2inches from the top of the massively tall sprout lol...
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The Dude 4552
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Grow FAQ/lighting, lamps, reflectors and electricity/HOW MUCH LIGHT DO I NEED TO VEG CANNABIS PROPERLY?
Underneath basic fluorescent info.
Underneath basic fluorescent info.
Thor110
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these plants are too tall they keep falling over for now ive tied them to a pen lol any idea what i should do? ive got a fan in there but if i use it they keep falling over... any ideas people???
also while tieing them down i kinda damaged the stem =( please let me know what i should do... should i start over as these plants are way too tall... or is there a way i can fix it...
Thor110
also while tieing them down i kinda damaged the stem =( please let me know what i should do... should i start over as these plants are way too tall... or is there a way i can fix it...
Thor110
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dew-b
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use mylar or flat white paint cfls are the cheepest you can get some at wall-mart k-mart or any hardwear store your right in getting rid of the foil
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dew-b
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put soil up to the lower leaves. don't go any higher then the lowest leaves use twist ties to tie your plant up with. get the light 1-2 inches away from your plants. so they don't strech.you should read through the grow faqs. tons of info in there.anybody know if it would work or be a good/bad idea to cover up the stem with some soil so that it isnt so tall...
Please help people i dont want to kill my plants when theyre like 5/6days old...
Thor110
Thor110
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right problem pretty much solved the plants are now 2.5inches above the soil where as before they were nearly 5inches above the soil i cant put the soil up anymore as it reaches the top of the pots also the plants are about 1.5inches away from the light so everything should now be fine
when i transplant them to bigger pots i will put the soil up to below the bottom leaves...
ive got a fan blowing on them but the stems dont seem to be bulking up at all... any ideas???
Thor110
P.S. i have been taking photos of the plants every day or so with my phone so i should be able to show them if i find the link cable to that as well... lol.
when i transplant them to bigger pots i will put the soil up to below the bottom leaves...
ive got a fan blowing on them but the stems dont seem to be bulking up at all... any ideas???
Thor110
P.S. i have been taking photos of the plants every day or so with my phone so i should be able to show them if i find the link cable to that as well... lol.
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greenbehemoth
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Hi Thor110,
I'm in similar situation, first time grow, lighting not the best for first week or so and my seedlings stretched like yours. I re-potted them a couple days ago so the soil is up to just below the round leaves and already they are looking and feeling much stronger. Also new roots will grow from the parts of the stems you have just buried which will help stability and increase the size of the root ball generally. And keep that fan going so you can see the seedlings gently jiggle around when the breeze hits them, it really will help to make sure any new growth is strong and sturdy.
Grow well,
greenb.
I'm in similar situation, first time grow, lighting not the best for first week or so and my seedlings stretched like yours. I re-potted them a couple days ago so the soil is up to just below the round leaves and already they are looking and feeling much stronger. Also new roots will grow from the parts of the stems you have just buried which will help stability and increase the size of the root ball generally. And keep that fan going so you can see the seedlings gently jiggle around when the breeze hits them, it really will help to make sure any new growth is strong and sturdy.
Grow well,
greenb.
AngusBeef
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yeah parents equal PAIN IN ASS! but im a sneaky mutha fuck and im doing it anyway .. so hopefully i can do this.. 5-10 plant goal .. here i go
greenbehemoth
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I wouldn't re-pot until the exiting pots become root-bound - you should see the roots start to poke through the holes in the bottom of your pots. If they don't have holes in the bottom then make sure your next pots do as they are important for drainage to make sure your roots don't become water-logged.
Personally I would move up to larger pots gradually as opposed to going for your final pot size straight away as it is easier on the root system, ie the roots can fill out a "slightly" larger pot more easily and more quickly so maintaining the strength and stability of you plants. However, the more times you re-pot the greater your chances are of causing shock to your plants. If done properly though, this shouldn't be a problem. Just make sure to give the soil a good soaking a couple of hours before hand, let it drain well and then the entire root ball with soil should drop out easily. I also carefully go around the inside of the pot with a knife which allows the soil to come away easily when you turn it upside down.
Hope this helps.
Personally I would move up to larger pots gradually as opposed to going for your final pot size straight away as it is easier on the root system, ie the roots can fill out a "slightly" larger pot more easily and more quickly so maintaining the strength and stability of you plants. However, the more times you re-pot the greater your chances are of causing shock to your plants. If done properly though, this shouldn't be a problem. Just make sure to give the soil a good soaking a couple of hours before hand, let it drain well and then the entire root ball with soil should drop out easily. I also carefully go around the inside of the pot with a knife which allows the soil to come away easily when you turn it upside down.
Hope this helps.
Thor110
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well all seems to be going well although im not sure if this is a problem but the stems are a bit purple ive heard that it can be nitrogen deficiency but there are also types of marijuana plants that just happen to have purple stems... any ideas people lol
Still cant get any pics up yet =/
Thor110
Still cant get any pics up yet =/
Thor110
greenbehemoth
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Can't really help on that one. Some stems are purple, some are green. Some are ribbed, others are smooth, some thick, some thin etc. Some pics would definitely be useful. Your plants are very young to be suffering from lack of food. What type of soil are you using? Are your leaves nice and green and healthy looking?
Thor110
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yeah the leaves are healthy and green so as far as i can tell all is good i wish i could get some pics up but atm i cant find the link cable to my camera and i cant find the link cable to my phone which ive been taking pictures of every day or 2 on but when i do find it or when i go buy a new one ill get the pictures on here ASAP...
Thor110
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greenbehemoth
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Hi Thor110,
First of all, you haven't told me what type of soil you are using. Some soils claim to be able to feed plants for several weeks, others for several months. So it's crucial that you don't feed your plants too soon. By the way, your plants will not be shy in telling you when they are in need of food.
Secondly, the nutes you found in the shed are not correct for the veg stage. The ratio is Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium (N-P-K). Cannabis plants thrive on higher levels of N and P in the veg stage, and higher levels of P and K in the flowering stage, so as you can see the ratio of your nutes would not be good for vegging. You need to go for nutes with at least the same amount of N, eg 20-20-20.
Finally I really do recommend that you start reading the FAQ and Guides on this and other websites before you go any further.
Grow well,
greenb.
First of all, you haven't told me what type of soil you are using. Some soils claim to be able to feed plants for several weeks, others for several months. So it's crucial that you don't feed your plants too soon. By the way, your plants will not be shy in telling you when they are in need of food.
Secondly, the nutes you found in the shed are not correct for the veg stage. The ratio is Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium (N-P-K). Cannabis plants thrive on higher levels of N and P in the veg stage, and higher levels of P and K in the flowering stage, so as you can see the ratio of your nutes would not be good for vegging. You need to go for nutes with at least the same amount of N, eg 20-20-20.
Finally I really do recommend that you start reading the FAQ and Guides on this and other websites before you go any further.
Grow well,
greenb.
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