low budget grow, first timer here

[UMrocksmysocks]

whats up guys, ive decided to start a little log on my grow... i started up 2 plants about a month ago, but because of my poor light suspension, a lost one of my plants due to a light falling on it(didnt notice until the next morning) very sadddd :(

im searching for my cam atm.. will post pics asap

[UMrocksmysocks]

ok ok , i got it :)

pics--

#1 thats the rubbermaid i have my plant in. the demenions are roughly 12"x24"x18" those lights are 150W=42w cfls (2600 lumens)--picked em up at home depot for $9 a piece -- i used to have foil up for reflection but it burnt some holes on some leaves to i took that shit down >.< gonna get some mylar eventually,.. real broke atm tho :(

#2 thats the back end of it, i cut holes and jammed the sockets thru so they fit snuggly

#3 is the sockets i used to mount my lights :) $2.50 a piece at home depot

#4 is some shit my friend hooked me up with, i used a little of the superp already for healthier roots... i read that helps-- the bone meal is great too, a good light mix 6-3-0 -- i ordered some liquid organic nutes from over seas too

questions---

do ya guys think i should have all 4 lights on that one plant.. (42x4=168w 10400 lumen)

any other suggestions you guys could make to help me out would be great too

[UMrocksmysocks]

almost forgot... my plant pics :)

it is looking better now.. in one of those pics you can see where the light that fell burnt my plant.. and complete destroyed my other one... :(

right now i only have 2 lights on the plant about 2-3" above it because i want it to stretch out a bit.. used to have the lights real close to the plants and caused em to get real bushy-- is that a good idea ????

[latewood]

the closer the better...tighter/denser buds...unless you want to stretch for cloning...imho.lw

[h3rbie]

almost forgot... my plant pics :)

it is looking better now.. in one of those pics you can see where the light that fell burnt my plant.. and complete destroyed my other one... :(

right now i only have 2 lights on the plant about 2-3" above it because i want it to stretch out a bit.. used to have the lights real close to the plants and caused em to get real bushy-- is that a good idea ????

wud up UMrocksmysocks... my baby got burned due to my lights being too close but that got fixed and its doing better now. How old are your girls? mine just turned three weeks old today. gl with your grow. later :)

[UMrocksmysocks]

i only have 1 plant going right now :( this is just a test run so to speak.. first time :) hopefully it will be a female-- if so shes a little over a month old

what kinda lighting are you using herbie??

[AcousticStoner420]

I have almost the exact same setup, and your plants seem to be doing well... u give me confidence in a good grow, this is my first as well and i have three strong 5 day ladies and im excited to see to whats to come... thats whats up man keep goin...

Stay UP :rasta:

!Acoustic :stoned:
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[UMrocksmysocks]

thats good to hear man, you should start up a little log :o

[UMrocksmysocks]

btw, i just repotted my plant.. the roots were extremely visible on the bottom, so i decided to repot-- once i find my cam ill post pics

[h3rbie]

iam using two cfl that are 30w = to 120w total = 240w for one plant. Iam getting better lighting next week but this will do for now do u have any new pics? here are some updated pictures of mine.. rawr

[UMrocksmysocks]

ok herbie here they come... finally found my camera :stoned:

[UMrocksmysocks]

btw thats all the same plant... i dont have 5

i did have a few questions tho..

when do you guys think i should preflower to determine sex?
the 2nd most recent leaves are beginning to droop, is that underwatering?(you can see it in the 3rd and 5th pic)

[BukDatAss]

when do you guys think i should preflower to determine sex?

It depends on what lights you have for Flowering and how tall you want your plant to get.... If you plan on using more CFLs with lower wattage you souldnt let your plants get to tall... but if you get a strong HPS you can wait more and let her get at least a foot or more in length that way you can grow some big ol buds....:thumbsup:

[h3rbie]

ok herbie here they come... finally found my camera :stoned:

dam, shes looking beautiful :) iam about to handle this nice chocolate swisher sweet i just rolled up, but here are some new pics of my lady.. :smokin:

[UMrocksmysocks]

i have a problem with my plant right now and i cant find my camera. the second newest set of leaves' stems and veins are getting red and a little droopy...:( :(

can anyone help me???

[MarijuanaMike]

UMrocksmysocks
You need to transplant that into a bigger pot asap!

Also what strain is that you are growing?

[UMrocksmysocks]

can i get a moderator to delete this thread??

[jasontnl]

what strain is that? it doesn't even look like something you can smoke ......... LOL jk