THC Bomb/ Strawberry Blue newbie closet grow
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makeshift
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Just starting my first grow, 1x THC Bomb, 1x Strawberry Blue, both from the Attitude.
I'll be keeping this journal up to date and probably overly detailed, with pics etc.
So far, I've soaked the seeds overnight, and planted them into cups of seed raising mix. Planted them 2 days ago, just waiting for them to pop up (and hoping they both do).
Here's a few pics:
Bomb on left, S/B on right with the black stripes
Planted and watered.... it begins.
Their home for the next 4 months or so.
Any advice, criticism or general discussion is welcome (encouraged even!!)
I'll be keeping this journal up to date and probably overly detailed, with pics etc.
So far, I've soaked the seeds overnight, and planted them into cups of seed raising mix. Planted them 2 days ago, just waiting for them to pop up (and hoping they both do).
Here's a few pics:
Bomb on left, S/B on right with the black stripes
Planted and watered.... it begins.
Their home for the next 4 months or so.
Any advice, criticism or general discussion is welcome (encouraged even!!)
makeshift
Active Member
Once both seeds sprouted, I found that the bomb sprout had failed to shed the seed casing.
I did a bit of reading online, and found that some people who left it had no problem, and the pilot leaves eventually forced the shell off, while other people claimed to have lost plants to this problem.
Better safe than sorry, so I carefully removed the shell with a couple of pins. Hopefully I haven't traumatised it, and it'll pull through fine.
I did a bit of reading online, and found that some people who left it had no problem, and the pilot leaves eventually forced the shell off, while other people claimed to have lost plants to this problem.
Better safe than sorry, so I carefully removed the shell with a couple of pins. Hopefully I haven't traumatised it, and it'll pull through fine.
makeshift
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Update: Day 9 (since planting seed)
Seedlings seem to be doing pretty well I think. They're just starting to show their second set of leaves, not sure if you can see that in the photo.
Also, I've made my carbon scrubber/exhaust, sort of following zen's design. It's powered by 3x stacked 120mm computer fans:
I know it looks pretty hori, but I can definitely feel it sucking through the carbon pretty well.
The lights I've got at the moment are 5' flouros, which are too long for my closet, so I have them sitting at a 45 degree angle. This causes my seedlings to try to grow sort of sideways. I've been rotating them regularly to keep them fairly straight. Does anyone think this sideways growth will cause any problems through my veg? Any input appreciated, Cheers!
Seedlings seem to be doing pretty well I think. They're just starting to show their second set of leaves, not sure if you can see that in the photo.
Also, I've made my carbon scrubber/exhaust, sort of following zen's design. It's powered by 3x stacked 120mm computer fans:
I know it looks pretty hori, but I can definitely feel it sucking through the carbon pretty well.
The lights I've got at the moment are 5' flouros, which are too long for my closet, so I have them sitting at a 45 degree angle. This causes my seedlings to try to grow sort of sideways. I've been rotating them regularly to keep them fairly straight. Does anyone think this sideways growth will cause any problems through my veg? Any input appreciated, Cheers!
makeshift
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Day 11: Seedlings continue to grow:
I think they are both healthy, the s/b is definitely looking really good, but the bomb has got some crinkling on one side of the leaves (pic below). Anyone got an opinion on this, anything to worry about?
Roots are really starting to show on the sides of the pots. I'm thinking I might transplant tomorrow night or the following night. Unless anyone reckons I should leave them longer?...
I think they are both healthy, the s/b is definitely looking really good, but the bomb has got some crinkling on one side of the leaves (pic below). Anyone got an opinion on this, anything to worry about?
Roots are really starting to show on the sides of the pots. I'm thinking I might transplant tomorrow night or the following night. Unless anyone reckons I should leave them longer?...
Hyperterminal
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They are under Cfl's right? If so highly doubt to due to being to close, what is the temp in the room, looks like heat damage IMHO
makeshift
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Cheers for the reply hyper. Yea, under flouro tubes. Room temp has been really consistent at around 24C (~76F) so I wouldn't think that's it, but I have been keeping them extremely close to the lights (1/2 inch or 1/4 inch), so I wouldn't rule that out. I've moved them back to ~2 inch, so hopefully that'll help
Hyperterminal
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Arrrrrr ok I wouldn't have them that close, 2-3 inches for first 2 weeks then you can move em to 1
makeshift
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Gonna transplant tonight, as the cups are lookin very well rooted. Going into 10L buckets (just shy of 3gal).
Once they're settled in (probably give em a couple days), I'll start on nutes. Did a bit of reading on NPK's etc, and decided to go with 3:1:2 for veg and 1:3:2 for flower. Went to the store, range was pretty limited, but found some that are pretty damn close.
I've got:
Nitrosol original blood and bone liquid fert (8:3:6 + minerals & trace elements)
Watkins Brigitta African Violet Food (4:14:10 + trace elements)
Opinions?
Once they're settled in (probably give em a couple days), I'll start on nutes. Did a bit of reading on NPK's etc, and decided to go with 3:1:2 for veg and 1:3:2 for flower. Went to the store, range was pretty limited, but found some that are pretty damn close.
I've got:
Nitrosol original blood and bone liquid fert (8:3:6 + minerals & trace elements)
Watkins Brigitta African Violet Food (4:14:10 + trace elements)
Opinions?
Jonnychron
Active Member
What type of soil are you using? If you have fox farm or roots organics they have nutrients in them already so you don't have to feed the plants for the first 3 weeks. If your going to transplant them wait about 2 weeks after you transplant to feed them. I just got done with a Strawberry Blue grow and I got almost 4oz of one plant. Pretty good smoke.
makeshift
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Nice pics, cheers for that. I've only just started and I already can't wait for harvest!!!What type of soil are you using? If you have fox farm or roots organics they have nutrients in them already so you don't have to feed the plants for the first 3 weeks. If your going to transplant them wait about 2 weeks after you transplant to feed them. I just got done with a Strawberry Blue grow and I got almost 4oz of one plant. Pretty good smoke.
Being that I'm in NZ, we only have locally mixed soils (ie not fox farm etc), here's what I've got: http://www.tuigarden.co.nz/tui-all-purpose-potting-mix
It says it does contain nutes, but being that they are released over 3 - 9 months, I wouldn't imagine they'd be very strong. Or will my plants suck them up extra quick?
Hyperterminal
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Johnny makes a good point if it already has nutes then wait a week or two and then start at 1/4 strength and work ur way up over a few feeds don't wanna burn ur babies, also is the soil mix your reporting into the same mix as they started in? Always good to if you can reduces the transplant shock, not a must but good if you can..,
HypER.....
makeshift
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They're in seed raising mix at the moment, I've still got a fair bit of it left, so I was thinking I might mix that in with the top half of the potting mix to help ease it in. What do you reckon? Cheers to everyone for the feedback
NnthStTrls
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Good work man. Get those things into some way bigger pots and you'll be happy you did. I'm actually growing Strawberry Blues in fabric shopping bags as a ghetto version of smart pots. working like a charm so far.
here's the link to my grow: https://www.rollitup.org/cfl-fluorescent-lighting/509595-world-seeds-strawberry-blue.html
here's the link to my grow: https://www.rollitup.org/cfl-fluorescent-lighting/509595-world-seeds-strawberry-blue.html
tryingtogrow89
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how long you veg? what wattage?What type of soil are you using? If you have fox farm or roots organics they have nutrients in them already so you don't have to feed the plants for the first 3 weeks. If your going to transplant them wait about 2 weeks after you transplant to feed them. I just got done with a Strawberry Blue grow and I got almost 4oz of one plant. Pretty good smoke.
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makeshift
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Lookin good man, I'm subbed. Will be good to keep an eye on a grow a couple steps ahead of mine so I know what to expect.
Keep up the good work bro, power on
Hyperterminal
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Should be ok without it but might be good to put around 20% perlite in to help with drainage though