NEWB,1st GROW, THOUGHT I'D SHARE EXPERIENCE W/ OTHERS FOR INPUT!

thanks buddy ive awaken now peace u can tell im a newb...with massive ambitious good looks

hey i appreciate it reaper... turned everything off, going to go and buy heat pad and place underneath it tonight.. i've been reading a bunch of things about the 24/0, but like you said it does make sense that for photosynthesis to take place naturally, you do need some darkness..... but that's a ways down the road, going to read up as much as possible on 24/0 vs 18/6..
thanks again!

slim

I sometimes tease too much, never mean any offense ;) ... there are two schools of thought on the 18/6 and 24/0, the 24 will grow plants, obviously, because there are some growers that swear by it, I try to only speak of what has been 'tried-and-true' in my own experiences ... Im not likely to even mention cloning, or hydro, as I have little experience with the one, and none with the other ... I'm just an old dirt farmer ... the cool thing about growing, is how you get so involved and concerned about your plants ... my only problems have been caused by 'over-helping' my plants .. too much nutrients, too much water, ... your plants will let you know when they are in need of something, you will be able to research the answers here ... these Forums are great, we didnt have anything like this in the Dark Ages ... Mel Frank and Ed Rosenthal's first book was a God-send to us, and amazing how right-on they were, even back then :thumbsup: ... don't get frustrated with grow problems, each and every grow will probably be greatly improved from the prior ones ... something to look forward to ... :smokin:

DAY 2

whats going on everyone, about to leave for work, but wanted to smoke a bowl, and update w/ little changes..

last night since i dont have a heat pad, i placed two bowls of boiling water inside the dome and closed it for about 30 mins, and also poured boiling water onto a towel, and placed that towel in plastic bags, and placed underneath the tray..
i am hoping that it helped bring the humidity up some, and warm the pellets a little..
i think i have a white widow that is trying to sprout ( the one in the very back row w/ the toothpick ), and one of the northern lights as well ( second to last in left row ) .. i'm starting to see like a little white dot in the dirt, and that's the only thing i can think it is, unless some dirt or dust got in there..
will update w/ more later. got to go

Slim

I say that about the darkness from experience. Some more stable strains will not hermie if there is a light leak. But alot of F1's will with a light leak. Indoors is way different then growing outdoors with the sun and the moon. I've done both and outdoors is way easier in my opinion.But indoors they seem to be more sensitive(like to light leaks)Since they have been taken out of there element. I just suggest the darkness for beginers because hermies can be very discouraging. And if it can be avoided,why not?

what up everyone... just got home from work, and went to check on my little ladies, and 2 NL's have popped up from the soil..
so that means that 2 of 12 are out of the soil, i've left them in the dark, and tried to apply as much heat as possible..

****now do i want to turn the light on for these that have sprouted, or do i still want to leave them turned off?

i've giving the pellets very small amounts of water, not directly on pellets but in the tray, so that they can absorb from the bottom..

****should i let those 2 that have sprouted stay in the tray longer or should i move them to dirt yet..

i really need knowlegeable answers to these questions, and hope someone knows.. ( i am sure you'll do )
just want to say thanks again...

alright.. i've got 3 that have budded so far..
2 x NL
1 x WW
think that i may have over watered them though.. the pellets are full of water..... went ahead and put the 3 sprouts under real weak light, 2 75w Phillips Indoor bulb, and moved the propagation tray to other side of closet and placed a dark sheet ontop to keep it in the dark..
going to get my mylar tomorrow according to ups, so tomorrow going to wrap the room in it, and set up the light..
been reading bunch of threads out there, everyone's got some beautiful plants, even the ones that are withering still are so beautiful..
but anyways, just wanted to say thanks again to everyone for any advice..
PEACE!

slim

dont know why the pic of the 2 NL wouldnt post.. show you'll tomorrow..

what up everyone !

shit , so i am 4 days into the grow, and plants arent really booming like i wanted them to.. i got 2 NL's that are looking good, but not one single WW has really shot up any green leaves...
is it still too early for seeds to have germinated in the peat pellets, and i am just too anxious, or could something be wrong?
i am keep them moist, and in the propagation tray w/ humidity dome.. took them out of the grow room, and placed in another dark place in the house..
dont know if i should try and dig up the seeds from the peat pellets or what? where are all the experts at, no one wants to read thread or answer questions..
i know i ask alot, and you'll always say to read the forumn, and i do, but the best way that i learn ( other than experience ) is from someone teaching me..
i have invested over 500 bucks into this grow, and just dont want to fuck shit up, that is why i am so adoment (spelling?) about these things..
well anyways, i finally got mylar, going to pin it up real good tomorrow, just taped up right now.. but looks nice... check out pics..

someone please answer question about what i should do w/ my 8 remaining peat pellets, whether i should leave alone, or dig out seeds and maybe put n paper towels, or straight into soil????

anyways,
THANKS!

slim

looking back at my thread now, i think it still may be too soon for them all to sprout, and i'm just too anxious! ( i hope anyway )

got a major heat issue though in the closet, can't cut any holes in walls, and if i leave the door open losing light!
checked out ebay and found a small a/c unit, that you put water in, for around 45 bucks ..plus shipping of course.
but anyways, plan on having a good grow, keep checking me out!
oh yeah, i've been superthriving these bitches kinda alot! almost every time i water them, not alot, maybe a drop or two, but yeah they're getting it almost everyday in small doses right now..
damn 1000w light if f-ing BRIGHT AND HOT!

anyways,
holla @ ya!
Peace!

slim