First noob grow

Well, this is my first ever (semi successful) grow to date. I know the set up is completely rudimentary but I hope to change that if these things take off. Right now they've been growing for about 6 or seven days. Only about 4 or 5 in pure soil. And I've got some pictures of the two that have come the farthest. I'm keeping them indoors for now, and probably will have too because of the upcoming winter. Every day I put them in sunlight on my windowsill with the window open and water them about twice a day. At night, I put them in my closet with the fan on and temperature under control. So far so good? Or is it taking a bad turn already?

I'm not trying to get the most dank possible stuff yielding by the 2-3 ounces. Really, just trying to get something for me and my friends to chill with and maybe pick up a hobby. Any suggestions so far? Thanks in advance for your help.

seems pretty well maintained to me.. they look good.

Those seedlings shouldn't be in clear plastic cups. Roots don't like light. You don't want to disturb the plants, so wrap the cups with something lightproof. Cut four drain holes in the sides of the cup right at the bottom. Your plant is too deep in the cup. Since you can't move the plant, trim the top of the cup down some. Your plant needs to breath.

Water the plant when the top inch of soil is dry, not twice per day. Get some cfl lights and put them on an 18/6 light cyle under the cfl's.

Essentially, other than putting the seeds in soil, you have done everything wrong. Take some time to read the Grow FAQs.

PC :smokin:

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Originally Posted by PharmaCan

Those seedlings shouldn't be in clear plastic cups. Roots don't like light. You don't want to disturb the plants, so wrap the cups with something lightproof. Cut four drain holes in the sides of the cup right at the bottom. Your plant is too deep in the cup. Since you can't move the plant, trim the top of the cup down some. Your plant needs to breath.

Water the plant when the top inch of soil is dry, not twice per day. Get some cfl lights and put them on an 18/6 light cyle under the cfl's.

Essentially, other than putting the seeds in soil, you have done everything wrong. Take some time to read the Grow FAQs.

PC :smokin:

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Hahaha, this was what I was expecting. And at the same time appreciating. Thanks, will do.

Ok, update so far. Unfortunately, I lost two of my best sprouts in the past few days. And they were both because of idiot moves. I just transplanted the rest last night into bigger pots that arenâ??t see through. Also, I got a light I think might be ideal for growing. Only thing is, I have two. Pix of them are below, I was kind of hoping you guys could tell me which one would do me good. As for the plants, theyâ??ve been through a lot lately, and just seemed to have stop growing. Hoping for the best though. Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

And heres the plants. Down to three. =( Starting more soon though.

Well, heres an update on my project. Since the last one, I've gone through two lights that did absolutely nothing for my plants which means they stayed about an inch high for two weeks straight. Just recently, I said fuck it and went out and bought some CFLs. Its been amazing what I've seen in just a few days. I'm down to three now, but they all look healthy and can see progress almost hourly. Let me know what you guys think so far, any help or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.


Set up (oscillating fan in corner on always, 100W CFL)
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/DSCN0692.jpg

Plant #1
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/DSCN0687.jpg

Plant #2
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/DSCN0688.jpg

Plant #3
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/DSCN0690.jpg

Keep us updated they look nice and healthy bro.

I like the little coin to compare good thinkihng:D

Cheers:thumbsup::jointsmile:

Ok everybody. Im back again with some new news. Since my last update, I've invested in a grow box. Its still very much a WIP but I like to think its taking shape. I know already that I'm going to have to expand it once the plants get bigger and that only one light will by no means be enough for all those plants. But my plan is to wait till the box is too small to make it bigger and probably only keep one plant and put more lights in there. I'm still at three serious plants only. Pictures are below. And if you notice my light fixture, I know its only one. I went to both home depot and walmart to see if they had a Y-splitter and...they didn't. So I'm still looking for that. Also I have a small 6" fan outside of the box blowing air in. Thanks in advance for the help. More to come.

Grow Box and Plants
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/DSCN0696.jpg

Light (top of grow box)
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/DSCN0697.jpg

Plant 1
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/DSCN0699.jpg

Plant 2
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/DSCN0700.jpg

Plant 3
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/DSCN0702.jpg

PS. Anyone have any ideas about 'Expert Gardiner's All purpose plant food? I have some and was wondering when I should start adding nutes. Thanks

Uh oh. I was just looking at my plants and started to notice these white blotches on them. Some are in spots and some are like blobs of it. I really have no idea what it could be, and to be honest I'm not so sure I want to know. But if its serious, anyone mind helping me out with it?

The first two are of the leave problem. The third is the node. I was wondering if its too early to tell sex yet and took a picture to see if anyone could tell. The last is just of all three plants so far.