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[BroedOut]

I recently got some seeds (5) and have decided to start growing my own shit, for my own use. I've read just about everything there is to about growing, and I'm still feeling a little in the dark.

So, I have two of my seeds germinating in a paper towel thing, and that seems to be alright. But my seeds... 3 of 5 are kind of whitish, and 2 are blackish. They're all really small, like only 4 mm across at most. Is that normal? I honestly know nothing about growing, only how to do a large scale thing from the internet.

I have a 100 wt fluorescent energy saver light bulb that fits into a regular lamp hanging over a pot with tin foil shielding any light. This whole set-up is in my basement were it's like 62-65 degrees. Is that okay after i leave the germination/sapling stage and get into the vegetation stage? Do i need more light?

And I only want like 2 plants to start out with, maybe make some clones later... is that good to do? or no?

thanks and cheers.

BroedOut Reviewed by BroedOut on 12-07-2007. Basic stuff - not answered in sticky I recently got some seeds (5) and have decided to start growing my own shit, for my own use. I've read just about everything there is to about growing, and I'm still feeling a little in the dark. So, I have two of my seeds germinating in a paper towel thing, and that seems to be alright. But my seeds... 3 of 5 are kind of whitish, and 2 are blackish. They're all really small, like only 4 mm across at most. Is that normal? I honestly know nothing about growing, only how to do a large scale Rating: 5

[the image reaper]

cannabis seeds vary in size, doesn't mean anything as to potency, etc ... the darker seeds are the most likely to be viable, the whitish seeds are immature, germination of them is usually a gamble ... dont let the seeds sit in a puddle, they can get a lethal fungus called Pythium Wilt ... some advise germinating until you see a good bit of taproot showing, I strongly advise against that, I plant 1/4" deep, taproot 'down', as soon as I see the white taproot visible thru the cracked shell ... taproots are very sensitive, and can be killed just with light, so it's best to get them in the dirt ASAP, in my opinion ... and, dont overwater, the most common death-sentence for seedlings ... good luck :smokin:

[BroedOut]

So that's at least two seeds i have. Thanks man, I really appreciate it.

And I just found out that my light gives off 1600 lumens. Is that too low for two plants?

[EXP13]

That is only enough light for some seedlings. You cannot mature a plant with that light. You will need more. 1600Lumen just isn't quite enough.

It will get your seedlings started, providing it's the right spectrum. But you will definitly need more light and both ends of the spectrum. You did read the section on the forums here about light spectrums and what not, correct?

White seeds are no good usually, as stated by Reaper. Sometimes those little black ones are no good as well though. Sometimes they can be "overmature" which means they are probably dried up inside.

The best seeds you can find are striped, slightly dotted, or brown and black seeds. This means they are fully mature and ready to go. Size really means nothing as far as I know.

Tip - When you buy a sack and find some seeds, put them in some sort of real small air-tight jar or vile. Then place them in the freezer. Only remove this storage decive from the freezer when you plan on removing seeds to grow with. Once you have placed the seeds in the freezer you MUST keep it in the freezer or the seeds will be compromised...

[klondike_bar]

a 100watt cfl is actually using 20-26watts. your gonna need at least 2 per plant if you want to make a go of this.

[BroedOut]

What if I used more energy saver lights? Like i said, they're 100 wts and 1600 lumens, fluorescent.

So if I used 2 or 3, would that word? I read that i can grow a plant with 1600 lumens, but
it'll take longer.

Marijuana Grower's Handbook

[EXP13]

What if I used more energy saver lights? Like i said, they're 100 wts and 1600 lumens, fluorescent.

So if I used 2 or 3, would that word? I read that i can grow a plant with 1600 lumens, but
it'll take longer.

Marijuana Grower's Handbook

Well, you can. But not only will it take longer but your yield (how much bud you get) will be EXTREMELY deminished. You'll get a J thats about it...

I'd use 4 of them maybe even 6 for 2 plants. And even then, that's still being a little wishful.

You'll most likely want to do a SCROG or LST for them as well considering the low amount of light.

[klondike_bar]

3 per plant is a good ratio usually.

[BroedOut]

alright, so a compromise...

two long fluorscent lights 40 wts 3000 lumens a piece, and 2 energy savers 100 wts 1600 lumens a piece.

Will that work?

And I can't afford pricey shit man, but i really appreciate all of this none the less.

[klondike_bar]

again...the "100w" energy savers give off the same amount of light AS A 100W BULB, and use 20-26w each.

23w bulb gives 1600lums
40w tube gives 3000lums
NOT 100w bulb gives 1600 lums, cuz that would be discraceful for a floro bulb.

you need at least 2 bulbs per plant, no compromise. otherwise your gonna do one shitty yield. you can set up 10 bulbs easily for 50-80$ covering bulbs wires, plugs, sockets, chains, hooks, etc.