My very first grow

[Hydroponic Cabbage]

Hello I'm new here, and this is my very first post; as well as my very first grow. I've read a lot of the threads here, and I think I'm off to a pretty good start. I'm about two weeks into my grow; I have four plants right now in 3 gal pots. I'm using a 400 watt mh light for the vegetative stage, and will switch to a 400 hps for flowering. I have some pictures, and just wanted some feedback as to if everything looks o.k. or not.

Hydroponic Cabbage Reviewed by Hydroponic Cabbage on 10-09-2007. My very first grow Hello I'm new here, and this is my very first post; as well as my very first grow. I've read a lot of the threads here, and I think I'm off to a pretty good start. I'm about two weeks into my grow; I have four plants right now in 3 gal pots. I'm using a 400 watt mh light for the vegetative stage, and will switch to a 400 hps for flowering. I have some pictures, and just wanted some feedback as to if everything looks o.k. or not. Rating: 5

[Weedhound]

I hate to be the one to break this to you....but that is not hydroponics--it's soil. And those are NOT little cabbages either...

Why the size difference between the big two and the litte two?

[Hydroponic Cabbage]

sorry the two biggest are about a week older than the other two. As far as the name; I saw it on a tv show and thought it was funny. Hopefully I'll be able to grow some hydro one day

[FireTheft]

as far as feedback....next time fill the pots all the way up w/soil....

and if you are usiing a soiless mixtures like peat and perlite, technically that can be considered hydro.....it depends who you talk to

[Hydroponic Cabbage]

Thanks for all the feedback guys i really appreciate it. I've been reading other peoples grow logs on here, and I've noticed that when a lot of people talk about watering they saying things like they're using 1/2 nuets and things like that. Iâ??m using miracle grow all purpose plant food every time I water. I use it per the directions on the box. Is this a bad thing or a good thing? Also some of the leaves are starting to curl as pictured; not sure if I should worry or not??? :wtf:

[FireTheft]

you answered your question in your post my friend....

the curling is from the miracle grow. over nuting will result in curled tips, yellowing tips.

you should NOT be nuting AT ALL throughout the stage your in. NO nutes for the first 2 weeks...seedling have enough energy from their seed, and there is enough trace nutes in brand new soil (even if its soiless) to feed them for 2 weeks. After that time you can start to nute....you start out with 1/4 or less of the full dose....and you work your way up SLOWWWWWWLY. Keep close watch and learn how your plant reacts to nutes...every strain is different...some need more some less. if you start to see nute burn, back off....if not try adding a hair more at a time. I also would not recommend anything miracle grow. but you go that route your next grow....search the boards here and learn about the liquid nutes people use.

my suggestion to you is, back off the nutes, give your plants a moderate flush since youv'e probably over nuted them. and go about the nutes the way i described. also moderate the PH of your soil always...if it falls out of range you plants wont use the nutes

[Hydroponic Cabbage]

^^^^^^^ Thanks FireTheft; I'm going to water them with some distilled water to try to flush them a little. Again thanks for the help.

[blink_inc]

should be ok with plain tap water rested for a day. Check the PH...
Water the soil until at least 1/4 gallon has ran through the bottom.
Test the runoff while you are at it.

If you develop this as a habit you will always be aware of your PH and will be able to troubleshoot any problems that may arise later.

[Hydroponic Cabbage]

Ok I think most of the curling has gone away. My two oldest plants are about 9" @ 3 weeks, and the other two are about 4" @ 2 weeks. Most places I look says I should wait until they are about 12" before starting the flowering stage, but the problem I'm having now is the temperature and humidity. If you can see in the picture it's like 105 F, and 20%. I have a cup of water directly under the light, and a fan that blows out of the closet. Any suggestions how I can fix this???

[gt420z]

nice happy girls there. do u know what strain. maybe you should have the fan blowing into the area instead of out of. that what i do. it blows cold air from my bedroom onto the plants.