My first grow, 200W CFL, whatcha think?

Thanks guys, just checked out your logs... Nice work!

tips for mites: spray bottle full of saopy water. either that or a few ladybugs.

in my experience, clones can take several weeks to build a rootbase before they even CONSIDER growing upwards. (thats why ppl use seeds unless cloning for genetics, its just faster and eisier)

Thanks Klondike, yeah I figured out how to deal with the mites, just add some Neem Oil to the soap mix and it really kicks their butt!
You mention several weeks before clones develop any roots? Wow, are you sure about that? It just sounds excessive. But I guess it's not a big deal as I expect to be vegging in a separate spot most of the time, so it's really just about timing the cuttings so they are ready at the right time to be put in flower.

Question for all: Where can I find a FAQ or get some answers on what to do the last 3 weeks of flower? I need to get a grip on Flushing, extended dark period, etc etc... I already found a bunch on harvesting, drying and curing but not much on the weeks leading up to harvest.

well personally, when i took clones they looked like complete crap for about 2 weeks where the leaves looked underwatered and took forever to get up agin.

and the seeds i planted a day after taking clones were at the same height as clones by the time the clones actually started to make any growth.

Still hoping someone out there can show me the way to some info on how to prepare for harvest. Do I start watering with just water? When? For how long? Do I keep it dark for a few days before cutting? Even if I am harvesting in two separate rounds two weeks apart? etc etc...

Just use Plain water the last week (7-10 days), and no water 1-2 days before Harvest.
I think light schedules are kept the same, up until the final "Hack". Pretty much Just be very careful and meticulous with the harvest, plan it out thoroughly.

After that its the Curring process.

you can leave the plants you will harvest 1-3 days of complete darkness before the harvest.. im not sure but some people say it makes the plant squeeze out the last juice it can on the buds..
like carl said use plaint water 1 week before harvest but also flush 1-2 times throughly :)

Nice CFl grow.

I think if you have the right conditions for cloning, it is much faster than seed. If you do some research you'll find that a clone retains the age of the plant from the time you cut it, so let's say you took a couple of clones at say 2-3weeks of veg, then when they root, they will continue from 2-3 weeks and move quickly, seeds start from 0. I have used a couple of cloning methods and I find the bubble cloning method (I think that's what it's called) the fastest-- usually takes 1 week to 10 days for very strong root growth.

Another thing with clones is, try not to plant them in too big of a pot too soon, as they will have to shoot the tap root to the bottom and then the off shoots BEFORE it shows signs of growth- this will slow it down. I transfer to 16oz cups then to veg pot, then to flower, but I like my plants to grow up to 18+ inches before flower.

Hope that helps.
Keep Growing.
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I mist my clones 3-4 times a day for the first week, and 2 times a day for the second week. Clones need the high humidity and moisture as they have no roots to provide water and nutes to the leaves. Clones are great because you know exactly what you will end up with.
Lookin great man.
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Thanks for all the tips, think I'll continue future grows with clones.

Bought a ducted 6" fan from HD, 250CFM. Thing makes quite a bit of noise so I'm playing around with how to muffle it. Any ideas?
In retrospect I should have mounted a tube to the hole in the ceiling and then put the fan on the tube down the line....oh well, learn a little every day.