my first grow

Praise Jah · 12-31-2009, 12:11 PM

These plants are about 19 days old. I'm open to advice and what not. Let me know what you think.

these plants are being grown for antidepressant effects as well as other medical benefits

farmergiles · 12-31-2009, 12:24 PM

Looks like they're doing good- I'm on a laptop with a tiny screen so I can't see too well. What light are you using? Is that some clover in the background? What soil are you using?

They're stretching a little. More light will help. If you can get a gentle breeze on them this will help as well.

Looks like you're on it with watering- the soil looks a little dry up top but they're not wilting.

Praise Jah · 12-31-2009, 12:31 PM

We got about 170 wats of cfl in 8 bulbs. I'll vprobably get a fan on them in a couple days? How long do you think i should wait before transplanting them?

Yea, i think it is a mutant cover, its got three branches. I thought it could be a very strong sativa or something since it sprouted in pure potting soil, and the mj seed in that bottle never sprouted

i got one of these vexcept with 8 bulbs
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c.../IMAGE_146.jpg

Praise Jah · 12-31-2009, 12:43 PM

oh, and its just some bagseed from a decent bag of mids

Praise Jah · 12-31-2009, 02:10 PM

Praise Jah · 01-01-2010, 12:46 PM

day 20

Praise Jah · 01-01-2010, 06:57 PM

i've noticed a little drooping this evening. I'm thinking it must be a lack of water, the soil is fairly dry or maybe the nutrients the soil have in them have run out. Also perhaps its because the pots are too small not allowing enough room for root growth.

farmergiles · 01-02-2010, 03:08 AM

Don't let the soil dry out.

Praise Jah · 01-02-2010, 06:26 AM

i just bought some soil and plant food. The food is 10-10-10. Asuming i can find some pots i'll be transplanting today.

pics of the supplies will be up later.

stoneric · 01-02-2010, 07:12 AM

The pots look big enough for 21 days. Did you drill some holes in the bottom for drainage? If so(and you should), check for the roots popping out of the drainage holes. Invest in some pots with drainage holes and drip trays. Your soil looks chunky, is it your own mix? I'd also use a nute higher in N during veg. I started using biobizz products recently and really like them thus far. They are very user friendly for newer growers.

Praise Jah · 01-02-2010, 07:30 AM

its half miricale grow and half soil from my garden.
there are holes in the container but they aint too big

Peace seeker · 01-02-2010, 07:52 AM

they look fine, but they need more light, one fan gently blowing over the stems and new soil w/perlite.

dont overwater.

stoneric · 01-02-2010, 07:55 AM

One thing I learned early on from the experienced growers here was to stay away from miracle grow products.

Praise Jah · 01-02-2010, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoneric

One thing I learned early on from the experienced growers here was to stay away from miracle grow products.

there will only be a very small ratio of it after the transplant, i think itll be ok

Praise Jah · 01-06-2010, 09:52 AM

transplant went well yesterday, the plants were dropping a little bit last night but i was greated this morning with perky looking plants and nice skunky piney smell.

looking promising so far

farmergiles · 01-06-2010, 11:48 AM

Neat

Praise Jah · 01-07-2010, 12:51 PM

the plant in the first picture has developed little yellow spots and another one not pictured is slightly discolored. could this be a result of the fertilizer i used for the first time a couple days ago? I don't have a ph tester but i think i'm going to pick one up

farmergiles · 01-07-2010, 01:02 PM

Good plan.

They are looking a bit pale, they're not picking nitrogen up like they should apart from the yellow spots you mentioned. Don't panic, they look pretty robust.

Maybe that they just need to get their roots established in the new soil.

Did you know that mains water is usually chlorinated? Standing water for 24 hrs + allows the chlorine to evaporate, improving the quality of the water.

Water in these parts comes in pH 8 ish most of the time which is way too high. Nitric or phosphoric acid is usually used for pH lowering but shit- any acid will lower pH.

Not saying that's definitely the issue here but if you know what's going on with your water you get a better picture.

José · 01-07-2010, 01:10 PM

yeah tap water can be what's called,"hard." Calcium can build up at the top and bottom in soil with poor drainage and then causes pH issues. that's what I've found in my experience any ways, with the right mixture of fox farm ocean forrest, garden lime, and perlite it's easy to avoid..

Praise Jah · 01-07-2010, 01:15 PM

I've been letting the water sit for afew days so im good with that, but i'll definitly look into ph testers

12-31-2009, 12:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Praise Jah YaHookan Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 417 Thanks: 28 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	my first grow (lst has commenced) These plants are about 19 days old. I'm open to advice and what not. Let me know what you think. these plants are being grown for antidepressant effects as well as other medical benefits Last edited by Praise Jah; 01-16-2010 at 11:04 AM.

12-31-2009, 12:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
farmergiles Yahookan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sick of the hatred and the lies Posts: 7,802 Thanks: 2,281 Thanked 3,748 Times in 2,553 Posts	Looks like they're doing good- I'm on a laptop with a tiny screen so I can't see too well. What light are you using? Is that some clover in the background? What soil are you using? They're stretching a little. More light will help. If you can get a gentle breeze on them this will help as well. Looks like you're on it with watering- the soil looks a little dry up top but they're not wilting. __________________ Cultivate a stoic calmness *Fuck the Monkeys* Every Kind of Vice

01-02-2010, 03:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
farmergiles Yahookan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sick of the hatred and the lies Posts: 7,802 Thanks: 2,281 Thanked 3,748 Times in 2,553 Posts	Don't let the soil dry out. __________________ Cultivate a stoic calmness *Fuck the Monkeys* Every Kind of Vice

01-06-2010, 11:48 AM	#16 (permalink)
farmergiles Yahookan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sick of the hatred and the lies Posts: 7,802 Thanks: 2,281 Thanked 3,748 Times in 2,553 Posts	Neat __________________ Cultivate a stoic calmness *Fuck the Monkeys* Every Kind of Vice

01-07-2010, 01:02 PM	#18 (permalink)
farmergiles Yahookan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sick of the hatred and the lies Posts: 7,802 Thanks: 2,281 Thanked 3,748 Times in 2,553 Posts	Good plan. They are looking a bit pale, they're not picking nitrogen up like they should apart from the yellow spots you mentioned. Don't panic, they look pretty robust. Maybe that they just need to get their roots established in the new soil. Did you know that mains water is usually chlorinated? Standing water for 24 hrs + allows the chlorine to evaporate, improving the quality of the water. Water in these parts comes in pH 8 ish most of the time which is way too high. Nitric or phosphoric acid is usually used for pH lowering but shit- any acid will lower pH. Not saying that's definitely the issue here but if you know what's going on with your water you get a better picture. __________________ Cultivate a stoic calmness *Fuck the Monkeys* Every Kind of Vice

12-31-2009, 12:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Praise Jah YaHookan Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 417 Thanks: 28 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	We got about 170 wats of cfl in 8 bulbs. I'll vprobably get a fan on them in a couple days? How long do you think i should wait before transplanting them? Yea, i think it is a mutant cover, its got three branches. I thought it could be a very strong sativa or something since it sprouted in pure potting soil, and the mj seed in that bottle never sprouted i got one of these vexcept with 8 bulbs http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c.../IMAGE_146.jpg

12-31-2009, 12:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Praise Jah YaHookan Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 417 Thanks: 28 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	oh, and its just some bagseed from a decent bag of mids

12-31-2009, 02:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Praise Jah YaHookan Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 417 Thanks: 28 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts

01-01-2010, 12:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Praise Jah YaHookan Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 417 Thanks: 28 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	day 20

01-01-2010, 06:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Praise Jah YaHookan Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 417 Thanks: 28 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	i've noticed a little drooping this evening. I'm thinking it must be a lack of water, the soil is fairly dry or maybe the nutrients the soil have in them have run out. Also perhaps its because the pots are too small not allowing enough room for root growth.

01-02-2010, 06:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
Praise Jah YaHookan Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 417 Thanks: 28 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	i just bought some soil and plant food. The food is 10-10-10. Asuming i can find some pots i'll be transplanting today. pics of the supplies will be up later.

01-02-2010, 07:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
stoneric bougeman Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5,644 Thanks: 703 Thanked 1,512 Times in 1,067 Posts	The pots look big enough for 21 days. Did you drill some holes in the bottom for drainage? If so(and you should), check for the roots popping out of the drainage holes. Invest in some pots with drainage holes and drip trays. Your soil looks chunky, is it your own mix? I'd also use a nute higher in N during veg. I started using biobizz products recently and really like them thus far. They are very user friendly for newer growers.

01-02-2010, 07:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
Praise Jah YaHookan Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 417 Thanks: 28 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	its half miricale grow and half soil from my garden. there are holes in the container but they aint too big

01-02-2010, 07:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
Peace seeker free the herb Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,844 Thanks: 773 Thanked 551 Times in 385 Posts	they look fine, but they need more light, one fan gently blowing over the stems and new soil w/perlite. dont overwater.

01-02-2010, 07:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
stoneric bougeman Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5,644 Thanks: 703 Thanked 1,512 Times in 1,067 Posts	One thing I learned early on from the experienced growers here was to stay away from miracle grow products.

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01-06-2010, 09:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
Praise Jah YaHookan Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 417 Thanks: 28 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	transplant went well yesterday, the plants were dropping a little bit last night but i was greated this morning with perky looking plants and nice skunky piney smell. looking promising so far

01-07-2010, 12:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
Praise Jah YaHookan Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 417 Thanks: 28 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	the plant in the first picture has developed little yellow spots and another one not pictured is slightly discolored. could this be a result of the fertilizer i used for the first time a couple days ago? I don't have a ph tester but i think i'm going to pick one up

01-07-2010, 01:10 PM	#19 (permalink)
José YaHookan Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,364 Thanks: 62 Thanked 147 Times in 72 Posts	yeah tap water can be what's called,"hard." Calcium can build up at the top and bottom in soil with poor drainage and then causes pH issues. that's what I've found in my experience any ways, with the right mixture of fox farm ocean forrest, garden lime, and perlite it's easy to avoid.. Last edited by José; 01-07-2010 at 01:15 PM.

01-07-2010, 01:15 PM	#20 (permalink)
Praise Jah YaHookan Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 417 Thanks: 28 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	I've been letting the water sit for afew days so im good with that, but i'll definitly look into ph testers

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