1st Time Grow Log

[GreenEyesRed]

We are slowly getting our set up together. We started with a hollow three section wardrobe, the largest sections being approximately 22X19X48 inches. We are currently using 5 cfls and a fluorescent tube. We are using an 80 cfm inline fan pulling the air through a carbon filter. I'm not sure if this fan is large enough, it doest seem to be doing much.

We've germinated a number of seeds, currently only two have sprouted and appear to be doing well. They're currently on a 24/0 light schedule.

Because the soil is a particularly bland type we fear for N deficiencies so as soon as safely possible we will start a nute regiment high in N. We also plan to use a regular dose of superthrive as so much has been said to its benefit.

We donâ??t know the strains of these 2 seeds currently growing, in time i guess we'll find out. These are about 4 days old...

Any comments/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[bob bobbinson]

Its looking well thought out so far... good job man :}

[GreenEyesRed]

After a week of nothing, look how decides to show her faceâ?¦

[GreenEyesRed]

^look who decides...

[GreenEyesRed]

I think somehow a grass seed germinated...

[bob bobbinson]

lol. That sucks, but mabye ur llittle girl is still down there.
Shes just sending her spies up to the surface to see if everythings alright :P

[GreenEyesRed]

Quick update... we've got a total of 4 seedlings... quickly approaching week 2. I'm having a hell of a time keeping the temperature do where it should be. Any ideas? We've changed the way the lights are, made the lights come to the plans in lieu of the plants coming to the lights. Thinking that this would keep the plants out of the hot air that rises. There is approx 3 feet of air between the lights and the top of the cabinet.

Other than the temperature, everything is going well. Again, if you have any ideas on how to lower the temp, I would love to hear them.

[bob bobbinson]

do u have anything sucking air out? I cant see it. can u take more pics of ur setup?

[turtle420]

Nice cab...

Keep working it... it'll end up like the perfect grow setup for you! :)

[GreenEyesRed]

Things are moving along smoothly, I think. Learned a lot by trial and error, mostly error. Currently we have an 80 cfm in line exhaust fan pulling the air from the top *pic 1*. I'm in the process of building the carbon air scrubber, the exhaust will be pulled into that using a 240cfm in line fan. I am hoping that will lower the temp some.

We've added a small automatic watering system, it's on a timer, set to water at scheduled times. *pic 2-5*

[GreenEyesRed]

We currently have four plants, in 3 pots. We'll be separating 2 soon. We are currently on week 3. The average temp has been around 85, I am hoping that this new fan will bring it down some...

[cactusman23]

separate as soon as possible, those roots grow very fast

[ade dnb]

looking good already matey. What happened to the other runt?

i agree with cactusman23 those roots do grow fast.....

How did you start them off? soil, cubes, paper towles? just wondering....

[GreenEyesRed]

They'll be split tomorrow.

Tonight we finished up the drip system. We have .5GPH drip ends on a 330GPH water pump. It's scheduled to run every other day for 15 mins. We can change the frequency if needed.

We started the first two in a wet paper towel, once they sprouted a little, we moved them to the soil. The other two, currently together, i just stuck them in the soil and covered the top with plastic wrap. Weren't expecting much out of them, however they seem to be doing the best. We buried 5 seeds in that pot, 2 sprouted within a week and a 3rd about 2 weeks, the 3rd didn't make it past the pod leaves.

We're still waiting for the exhaust fan to be delivered, on schedule for Friday delivery.

[GreenEyesRed]

We started nutes a bit early but only because we needed to, the babies were turining yellow and seemed to slow their grow so we figured it must be the N because of the lame soil we (I) picked out. So now they are on a low dose regiment of Superthrive (1-2 drops per gallon) and Miracid 30:10:10. Even though horrible things have been said about anything miracle grow, our limited resources turned up this to be the most effecient source of N food around, although it may turn up to cause a PH problem later.... Very low doses of root stimulator and starter soultion *ferti-loam, have been added with the recomended dose being 1 tbs per gallon, the water tub has been given 2 for the five gallons its holding. As mentioned earlier the two planted in the same pot will be seperated later today, the smaller one in the corner will be leaving and will be put into some better soil and more room but all the same as far as nutes.

[GreenEyesRed]

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comments? suggestions?

[cactusman23]

looking good, keep those fluoros on 24/0 or 20/4, they'll keep em nice and short. as far as mylar or paint, i'd go with the mylar, i'm using emergency blanket mylar for my setup, its real cheap. Flat white paint is good too.

[GreenEyesRed]

it's been about a month i guess, we're up to 5 plants, ones not doing too well. We found another one growing up under an existing plant. It's the smallest, youngest one you see. They all seem to be doing well. We're watering and feeding on a regular schedule. We added a new 4410 lum/42w cfl last week, and rearranged the cabinet, removed the center divider to double the grow space. The new exhaust seems to be working fine with a new larger fan.

Check out the photos, leave what feedback you may have... Thanks again!

[GreenEyesRed]

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[Chaos]

lookin good...sry to hear about the other plant...but atleast u made up with anyone lol....keep up the good work and keep us updated....

[GreenEyesRed]

I just wanted to ask anyone with some experience how soon is too soon to begin tying down (LSTing) ?

[GreenEyesRedJR]

since there are two of us posting now, i guess it's time for two separate user names...

[Khronic]

Those plants are looking really good, although i know very little about growing at all.

Keep up the good work :)

Khronic

[berny]

You should plant them higher in their pots. It allows better circualtion of air round the plant as the plants waste gases be contained by the pots and suffocate them.

[PURPLESTICKY]

Hello I'm a first time grower I was wondering after the seed are germanated and put in tha flower pot how much water do I have to give them and do I need 24 hour light

[PURPLESTICKY]

Hello I'm a first time grower I was wondering after the seed are germanated and put in tha flower pot how much water do I have to give them and do I need 24 hour light

[GreenEyesRedJR]

we gave them 1/3 of a cup a day until it got to be a good size, then as needed. we had them on 24/0 for a while, now they're on 18/6, to save some electricity. good luck.

[PURPLESTICKY]

WHATS THE RITE TEMP FOR GROWING

[GreenEyesRedJR]

should be between 70-80 deg F. ours is in the low/mid 80s.

[Mnoutdoorz]

Nice set up GreenEyes! Looks like you're well on your way. check out my log in the cabinet section let me know what ya think!

[GreenEyesRedJR]

:thumbsup:

[GreenEyesRedJR]

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[GreenEyesRed]

So yeah, a photo update approx. 20 days into flowering .. I hope they look alright, this being my first grow i have indeed over loved them at times... but hey, trial and error right??? So how do our ladies look? After all this LSTing i can't wait to attempt a SCRoG!

[BukDatAss]

I like your setup its good

[GreenEyesRedJR]

:o More photos, again.

[BukDatAss]

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[Ithg]

nice plants mate!!!

good luck

[delta9thc06]

Update?