First Grow - A Log

[four_two_zero]

Hi everyone.

Today I planted 5 bag seeds that I got from a friend, and this will be my first time growing. The idea that I have is to grow indoors for at least 3 weeks for the plant to mature and have enough strength for the outdoors.


Information About The Grow

Water - Tap water / Well water
Fertilizers - Perlite + Miracle grow 5-15-5
Soil - Seed starter for indoors, organic soil for outdoors
Lighting - 1 120 watt CFL light

If you could give me tips or advice on anything it would be appreciated, I will update this log every weekend.

Thanks :jointsmile:

[four_two_zero]

Forgot to add pictures :D

First pic should be the styrofoam cups with the seeds in them.

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[four_two_zero]

Sorry guys, I should have put in a little more info... I am germinating my seeds by putting them in about 2 cm of organic soil, then watering them with warm water 2 times a day. Also in a couple of days I am going to put 24/0 lighting on them for 1-2 weeks then switch to 18/6. On the 3rd or 4th week I should be transplanting them outside into the natural sun.

Also, if anyone can give me tips on how to make it grow bushier instead of taller, it would be appreciated, I would like to learn more about the method of cutting the main cola to stunt the growth.

Thanks

[Shovelhandle]

For low, bushy seedlings use daylight spectrum (5000K or 6500K). Keep the light as close to the plants as possible. I used a two lamp 4 foot flourescent T-8 tubes 1-4 inches from the plants. I'd also start with deeper cups than those. 16 oz keg party cups!

Shovelhandle

[four_two_zero]

I have been watering my seeds once every 30-40 hours. Just put the light on them, and no heat is generated off this bulb, which is good. I am going to check on the pH every hour or so to see how the moisture is going in the soil. Another 2 weeks for 24/0 then 16/8.

Hopefully by this weekend I will have small sprouts. :thumbsup:

[fenderninja]

im pretty new on my grow as well, ill be watching this!