My 1st Attempt at Growing.

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

Just for fun, I germed a bagseed I had that looked healthy.. Got a nice sprout in about 2 days using the paper towel method.

Planted it in *DUN DUN DUN* miracle grow (I know, it probably won't even make it to nodes, right?) just to see if it would work. I currently have 5 more seeds in germ, and am going to make a run to home depot for some decent soil (seed starting scotts brand) on my way to the marley concert tomorrow.

but anyways here's a couple pics of first sign of life on day 3 (from sowing)

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/Picture001.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/Picture002.jpg

Anyways, I know my camera isn't the best.. but yeah. Anyways.. I'm noticing the smooth leafs that are forming are green-yellow.. is this typical, or is this because of the soil?

BTW. This is right after watering, in case you were wondering

[Lamperus]

I'd immediately jump to nute burn assumption ...

[letsburn06]

I would immediatly jump to nute burn as u dont know if he adds nutes or if there is any nutes in his soil...plus ive had seedlings do the exact same thing and a week later there bright green then to dark green....so it could be nothing depending on the strain or nute burn if hes adding nutes or if its in his soil

[letsburn06]

haha i ment to say wouldnt...WOULDNT sorry for that man

[Bree1978]

I like the music special effects...lol. When a seeds first pops, it hasn't had light yet and tends to look yellow because they haven't had a chance to photosynthesize. They usually green up within a day.


Good Luck, :jointsmile: Bree

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

Yeah I figured this was why.. I did flush my soil before the seed was planted, and went through and tried to hand pick out the little "slow release" nutriant balls I could...

Going to my local garden shop after school to pick up some organic soil for my next five seeds (which will be followed on this log)

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

Sun Bright Compact Fluorescent Bulb - 55 Watts Replaces 250 Watt Light! - Full Spectrum Daylight Bulbs (http://www.rewci.com/onecas10ver1.html)

Do you think 2 of these + 2 23w 24inch strips will be enough for 6 plants?

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

Took these today (a day after previous pics) just to show that they are becoming more green.. not any noticable growth though.

This is also the wardrobe where I plan on growing these babies. (approx 45"x 24"x50")

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/Picture003.jpg

and multiple shots of the wardrobe.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/Picture007.jpg

Has a 2 neat little compartments below for other things.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/Picture005.jpg

So yeah, i'll hold off on more pics til we get some growth.. Let me know what you think of the wardrobe. I thought it was ideal because of it's white color and size. it also has a hole for cables in the back so I can fit an exhaust vent to it without cutting any holes.

[Matt the Funk]

What are the dimensions?

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

approx 45"x 24"x50"

[rnichilo]

that'll be sweet!

[madeline]

Sun Bright Compact Fluorescent Bulb - 55 Watts Replaces 250 Watt Light! - Full Spectrum Daylight Bulbs (http://www.rewci.com/onecas10ver1.html)

Do you think 2 of these + 2 23w 24inch strips will be enough for 6 plants?

My opinion, no it's not enough. I use 3 banks of 2 40W tubes each for a total of 240W and it's only good enough to root clones and maybe a couple weeks beyond before penetration is all but totally nil. And 24" of bulb won't be long enough to handle that many in on such a skinny line so if you MUST go with those lights get 6-8 or one for each plant. Or save some money and buy the standard shop-light kits. They run about 12 bucks for each bank of two 24" tubes (be sure to get the 'pig tails' as they're usually sold separately). You'll still need at least four but should be cheaper than that new flouro bulb that has yet to be tested for cannabis grows. And you're probably looking for sure-fire success the 1st time out!

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

Okay well some news, I just got the second set of leaves and will put up pics later..

I'll be purchasing a 250watt HPS/MH fixture, and 1 of each bulb.
Also got some organic soil for when it comes time to repot.. hopefully it will dilute the nutes in the fert for a more healthy seedling?

[madeline]

Unless you are buying a "switchable ballast" be sure you get a conversion bulb along with the standard one made for whichever ballast you choose. Most go with the HPS ballast and use MH conversion bulbs for veg and standard HPS for flower.

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

Yep, this was what I was planning on doing.. getting the conversion MH from insidesun.com

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

Okay I got 2 seedlings going under a 23watt flouro at night to make the lightcycle 18/6.. ill see if that helps speed up growth at all. but other then that they seem healthy. Here are some pictures.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/Picture011.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/Picture013.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/Picture010.jpg

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

PS. How long til my rigid leaves should start to get bigger, right now they're just kind of hanging out all small like.

[Weedhound]

You need to find the focus button on your camera.....all I see is blurry colored spots. :(

[TheGreenFog]

Cool cab! :thumbsup:

How do you post your pictures SO BIG like that? :D


The Fog :rastasmoke:

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

You need to find the focus button on your camera.....all I see is blurry colored spots. :(

Yeah I think it's because my camera uses AA's and the batteries have been low for quite some time.. Usually my close ups arn't too bad, i'm just too lazy to find some AA's i'm willing to sacrafice... :cool:

EDIT: Well the babies have been outside all day, and figured since the natural lighting would be better for the focus. Still havn't went and bought batteries for the camera. Hope this one's a little better. BTW are these looking okay for a plant grown on a windowsill?

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/Picture.jpg

RE-EDIT: Guess not.. still blurry as fuck. I'll try to get that fixed for my next post though. And yes I am using the half-push focus method.

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

One day's growth. (if you can see from the last pic)

Still no second set though =(

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/104_1504.jpg

I'm getting anxious now.. i'm ready for this girl to grow up! Btw this is a picture of Cathy.. my other plant has been named Shannon. (After my probation officer from years passed.)

[Weedhound]

Well.....sort of seeing general color, they aren't drooping....look good from what I can see....which isn't too much really but there you have my humble opinion. :D

[Markass]

Just for fun, I germed a bagseed I had that looked healthy.. Got a nice sprout in about 2 days using the paper towel method.

Planted it in *DUN DUN DUN* miracle grow (I know, it probably won't even make it to nodes, right?) just to see if it would work. I currently have 5 more seeds in germ, and am going to make a run to home depot for some decent soil (seed starting scotts brand) on my way to the marley concert tomorrow.

but anyways here's a couple pics of first sign of life on day 3 (from sowing)

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/Picture001.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/Picture002.jpg

Anyways, I know my camera isn't the best.. but yeah. Anyways.. I'm noticing the smooth leafs that are forming are green-yellow.. is this typical, or is this because of the soil?

BTW. This is right after watering, in case you were wondering

Just thought I'd share, not one damn thing wrong with MG soil...except for it may provide a bit of extra nutes..nothing to make the plants go overboard..this is my second grow with MG soil: http://boards.cannabis.com/grow-log/103945-3-blueberry-seedlings-8.html#post1345229

plants are fine so far...whoever told you MG soil was bad, they're wrong. if anything the trace nutrients already in the soil have assisted me..btw, nute burns ATM on some of my leaves was from an attempt to correct a deficiency..ended up being no def but oh well..lol.

don't worry, they'll grow fine :thumbsup:

focus focus focus! can barely make out what it's a pic of bro :wtf: :stoned: maybe try moving the camera a couple inches more back?

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

Okay, fixed focus.. just to give you a better look.

these look healthy, for the most part??

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/Picture019.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/Picture018.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/Picture017.jpg

I'm at about day 9.. I think...

anyways, I see the next set of leaves coming in.. so I'll wait to take more pictures until they grow in.

[Markass]

seedlings are fine..they look green and happy to me :)

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

Is it normal for a seedling with 2 nodes to already be producing a mild aroma?

Cause they smell very nice =)

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

Might have to cut this grow short.. Dad said I might have to get rid of plants because the house is going on the market.

Bummer.. I'll keep ya posted ;)

[1chronic]

They look good, it's a shame you may have to scrap them though. You should give them to someone instead of killing them, especially seeing as you've already named them.

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

Yeah, I won't kill them.. it's beginning to warm up so I might plant them in the woods somewhere if I can't keep them.. might just have to build a nice stealth cabinet, cause they're right in my closet so I could see why he'd worry.. lol

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

Okay guys, I repotted into a 2gallon bucket.. and added some fresh cut mulch (very very fine.. seems gentle enough to spread out the nutes so my nute burn problem goes away)

Heres the day before repot..
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/random008.jpg


Here is a pic of the setup i'm on now (2 23w spirals)
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/grow001.jpg

Notice the growth since i've done the repot.. Roots were cramped in that can. http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/grow004.jpg


Anyways, that's all for now folks!

(BTW the brown specs on one of the new leaves is dirt.. not nute burn ;) )

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

Educationalvideo.flv - Video - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting (http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/?action=view&current=Educationalvideo.flv)

^^ Video I took yesterday.

[JuniorBud]

sucks u gotta scrap em... hope you find them a home!:)

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

Got her started on 8-7-6 nutes at half strength today... i'll let you know how it works out

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

Okay, well a bit of a problem...

I've noticed the outsides of the leaves are curling in and some of them are drooping.. I think I overloaded them on nutes and overwatered.


Any ideas on how to help them?

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

^ Disregard this.. I am over-nuteing.. I'll just add straight up water for now on.. I guess the timed release is enough for my baby girl. (Though she is maturing nicely)

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

So we're nearing the end of week five, and I plan on flowering her on 4/20, let me know if you think she looks ready?

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/snap_13.jpg Just a picture to show new growth at old nodes.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/snap_12.jpg Overview. makes some of the leaves look funny though, idk why..

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/snap_14.jpg Showing the main stalk girth + stipule.

So yeah, feedback would be appreciated, and should I wait until the end of week six to start flowering or should I flower her now (trying to flower as soon as possible, while still producing a worthy yield)

[stone_sensation]

Waiting longer means more veg and more yield! But do what you have too, I am anxious too to flower mine for the first time.

Flower on 12/12!!!! 20/4 is what you should be vegging on.

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

Waiting longer means more veg and more yield! But do what you have too, I am anxious too to flower mine for the first time.

Flower on 12/12!!!! 20/4 is what you should be vegging on.

I veg on 24 hour lighting because it was still very cold for most of my veg, so I used the light so it wouldn't drop into the 50's in my grow area.

Started flowering her 2 nights ago.. no signs of sex yet obviously, but she looks a lot more healthy now =)

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

Need some advice.. leaves are curling inward, should I flush my soil again? (flushed once before I planted)

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/xSuggestedxDoesx/snap_19.jpg

Beginning of week 2 of flower I believe..

[stone_sensation]

Which leaves are curling? It is natural for the bottom leaves to die during flowering!

[invision]

that plant is in some rough shape, if you keep flushing you will just drown the roots and kill the plant all together, man i dont even know where to begin on this one.................

PH?

soil?

[StrwbrryFldsFrvr]

Well, this log is over, havn't been able to update in a while because of work but it was definately a male.. going to get a decent light, and soil and plant six for my next grow. Kind of a bummer though..