Guide for Novice Growers.

SmokeaJoint · 11-02-2010, 04:03 PM

I'm in the process of writing a little Beginner's Growing guide, kinda just for fun, kinda as a favor to people I know without grow experience. It's going pretty well, but I'd love to have some fellow YaHookans read through it, help me edit and get the relevant info across clearer. Also, I'm looking for a free, easy way to upload the Word file to the web, as I hate printing out 50 (exaggerated) pages of hard copy.

Its already too long to be put on the forums IMO, but maybe a condensed version is in order, idk.

Also, I'd love to talk to some of you with more of a hydroponics background. I'm a soil guy by habit and preference, so my knowledge regarding most hydroponics systems is lacking. Anything I use will be credited to the original author of course. So, can I expect any help with this later in the week (hopefully I'm done by then)?

**mothernature** · 11-03-2010, 04:03 AM

Sounds good. I'll help if I can.

SmokeaJoint · 11-03-2010, 12:05 PM

Awesome, much appreciated.

cantSEEme · 11-03-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeaJoint

Also, I'm looking for a free, easy way to upload the Word file to the web, as I hate printing out 50 (exaggerated) pages of hard copy.

convert the .doc file(s) to a pdf, then just upload the pdf.

Convert Word to PDF / DOC to PDF online for free. Single click!

SmokeaJoint · 11-03-2010, 12:17 PM

Someone told me about docs.google.com, but I really don't know much about it, or the formatting it converts to. I was hoping it would make it pretty easy though, just post the document link and off it goes.

I'm closing in on being finished with the first draft now, but I need some people who are careful readers to go through it with me. I'm one of those people that reads fast, but I tend to miss grammatical errors and slight misspells. I think I've gotten most of them, but like I said, I'm known to miss certain things.

cantSEEme · 11-03-2010, 12:26 PM

if you're using microsoft word, .doc is the format word saves in.

the site i posted converts .doc files to .pdf, which is adobe, and most everyone has reader, or a program which can view .pdf files.

just go to that site, scroll down to the bottom, follow the prompts, select your file(s), and boom.

farmergiles · 11-03-2010, 12:37 PM

If you need some tips on how to run a hydro table I do believe mothernature might know a thing or two.

SmokeaJoint · 11-03-2010, 12:50 PM

Really? Sweet. I've only ever tried top feed, pretty standard with rockwool slabs n spaghetti tubing. Other than that, I only know veeeery basic information.

**SageTree** · 11-03-2010, 01:46 PM

I think a highly relevant point to touch on is one that people in all areas of the growing, plant game forget is that they are dealing with sentient beings that deserve their respect. They were put here for the growers material gain and if they shit on the plants life, the plants will be shit outa life pretty soon.

Plants aren't hard to grow, but they are easy to kill. If you have any kind of green thumb you know the dichotomy I'm talking about.

cantSEEme · 11-03-2010, 01:53 PM

i talk to my plants. i comment on their growth, and smell, and overall lovelyness.

in fact, i always feel sorry when i cull males. after that amount of time babying them, it's always kind of a pity to chop em down. harvest time, included.

farmergiles · 11-03-2010, 01:54 PM

Yes yes you have to get on the level with them and understand their needs and goals.

Nothing more beautiful than a ganja plant maximising it's potential.

**mothernature** · 11-03-2010, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SageTree

I think a highly relevant point to touch on is one that people in all areas of the growing, plant game forget is that they are dealing with sentient beings that deserve their respect. They were put here for the growers material gain and if they shit on the plants life, the plants will be shit outa life pretty soon.

Plants aren't hard to grow, but they are easy to kill. If you have any kind of green thumb you know the dichotomy I'm talking about.

Hey now...shit is good for the plant...

as long as it's composted first.

**mothernature** · 11-03-2010, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farmergiles

Yes yes you have to get on the level with them and understand their needs and goals.

Nothing more beautiful than a ganja plant maximising it's potential.

farmergiles · 11-03-2010, 02:23 PM

**SageTree** · 11-03-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mothernature

Quote:

Originally Posted by farmergiles

Seriously about the care thing.... I don't feel it was coincidental that I had strawberries growing in November in a zone 3 outside on an open porch.

Babies

the

And I need someone to smoke with while I'm out there

SmokeaJoint · 11-03-2010, 02:36 PM

Im lighting up if that means anything.

But yeah, I know what u mean, love is an essential nutrient to weed.

**SageTree** · 11-03-2010, 02:59 PM

I think a lot of people feel plants are slaves though, just like their protein sources....

sorry had to plug ethical treatment all ALL beings

I know what light up means

fire it up kid!!!! :/!!!!!!!!!!!!

farmergiles · 11-03-2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SageTree

I think a lot of people feel plants are slaves though, just like their protein sources....

Get with the plants- the mind of a cannabis plant - they do what they do- it's interesting and beautiful in a planty kind of way

.

The thing is yields and quality will improve with a bit of love.

If like me you smoke what you're growing then it's a no brainer.

Slaves are not the most productive.

gelmancadet · 11-13-2010, 08:10 AM

it would be usefull if you put an article about grow tents and the offgasing problems with them.SINCE I PUT IT UP I HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH MY PLANTS the leaves keep turning yellow then white and die for months i tryed everything but with no success i thought it was me doing something different than i normally do but its not iv,e been doing everything right.i moved my plants two weeks ago just to see if it makes any difference and they have started to recover they are going a nice green.just in case you didnt know about this problem here is the place i found this info.international cannagraphic magazine forums (cannabis infirmary)Grow Tent OutGassing / Offgassing WARNING!!

SmokeaJoint · 11-13-2010, 09:12 AM

Offgassing....Ive never heard of it before, but Ive never done a tent setup either. What gas is it, and could adequate ventilation solve the issue? Thanks for bringing it up, Ill try to find a place to add it.

Well, I still need to work out some formatting shit to make it easier to read, and then probably an index of sorts so you don't have to read page by page to find certain things. Other than that, I'm closer and closer to rapping this thing up and putting it online for everyone to use and enjoy.

11-03-2010, 12:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
cantSEEme Cold School Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,019 Thanks: 152 Thanked 127 Times in 457 Posts	if you're using microsoft word, .doc is the format word saves in. the site i posted converts .doc files to .pdf, which is adobe, and most everyone has reader, or a program which can view .pdf files. just go to that site, scroll down to the bottom, follow the prompts, select your file(s), and boom. __________________

11-03-2010, 12:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
farmergiles Yahookan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sick of the hatred and the lies Posts: 7,779 Thanks: 2,272 Thanked 3,734 Times in 2,546 Posts	If you need some tips on how to run a hydro table I do believe mothernature might know a thing or two. __________________ Cultivate a stoic calmness *Fuck the Monkeys* Every Kind of Vice

11-03-2010, 01:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
SageTree ~Kalyāṇa-mitrā~ Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In Love Posts: 23,414 Blog Entries: 26 Thanks: 13,070 Thanked 6,761 Times in 4,664 Posts	I think a highly relevant point to touch on is one that people in all areas of the growing, plant game forget is that they are dealing with sentient beings that deserve their respect. They were put here for the growers material gain and if they shit on the plants life, the plants will be shit outa life pretty soon. Plants aren't hard to grow, but they are easy to kill. If you have any kind of green thumb you know the dichotomy I'm talking about. __________________ "What's oppressive is letting your life be confined by old definitions of what everything is." -Zen Meister my_scatterheart YaHooka is.... Cannabis lovers from around the world pulling up a comfy chair, picking up a vaporizer, a bong, a brownie, a pipe, or a joint, getting high, stoned, buzzed or healthy. Uniting our minds in conversation...While Portraying a Positive Image of marijuana and marijuana users to the world. Treat your fellow YaHookans with kindness,respect and tolerance.

11-03-2010, 01:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
cantSEEme Cold School Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,019 Thanks: 152 Thanked 127 Times in 457 Posts	i talk to my plants. i comment on their growth, and smell, and overall lovelyness. in fact, i always feel sorry when i cull males. after that amount of time babying them, it's always kind of a pity to chop em down. harvest time, included. __________________

11-03-2010, 01:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
farmergiles Yahookan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sick of the hatred and the lies Posts: 7,779 Thanks: 2,272 Thanked 3,734 Times in 2,546 Posts	Yes yes you have to get on the level with them and understand their needs and goals. Nothing more beautiful than a ganja plant maximising it's potential. __________________ Cultivate a stoic calmness *Fuck the Monkeys* Every Kind of Vice

11-03-2010, 04:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
mothernature ancientbongmaster Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 1,200 Thanked 808 Times in 487 Posts	Sounds good. I'll help if I can.

11-03-2010, 02:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
farmergiles Yahookan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sick of the hatred and the lies Posts: 7,779 Thanks: 2,272 Thanked 3,734 Times in 2,546 Posts	__________________ Cultivate a stoic calmness *Fuck the Monkeys* Every Kind of Vice

11-03-2010, 02:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
SageTree ~Kalyāṇa-mitrā~ Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In Love Posts: 23,414 Blog Entries: 26 Thanks: 13,070 Thanked 6,761 Times in 4,664 Posts	I think a lot of people feel plants are slaves though, just like their protein sources.... sorry had to plug ethical treatment all ALL beings I know what light up means fire it up kid!!!! :/!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ "What's oppressive is letting your life be confined by old definitions of what everything is." -Zen Meister my_scatterheart YaHooka is.... Cannabis lovers from around the world pulling up a comfy chair, picking up a vaporizer, a bong, a brownie, a pipe, or a joint, getting high, stoned, buzzed or healthy. Uniting our minds in conversation...While Portraying a Positive Image of marijuana and marijuana users to the world. Treat your fellow YaHookans with kindness,respect and tolerance.

11-13-2010, 08:10 AM	#19 (permalink)
gelmancadet YaHookan Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	it would be usefull if you put an article about grow tents and the offgasing problems with them.SINCE I PUT IT UP I HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH MY PLANTS the leaves keep turning yellow then white and die for months i tryed everything but with no success i thought it was me doing something different than i normally do but its not iv,e been doing everything right.i moved my plants two weeks ago just to see if it makes any difference and they have started to recover they are going a nice green.just in case you didnt know about this problem here is the place i found this info.international cannagraphic magazine forums (cannabis infirmary)Grow Tent OutGassing / Offgassing WARNING!!

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