my first closed cabinet grow. need all the help i can get.

[liviurock]

hello all!
this is my first grow ever, after a month or so i've build a cabinet for my little plant. i've germinated 3 bag seeds and only one made it. i think i've planted too deep the other 2. live and learn...

here's my setup:
-lights-3*23W CFL(2*6500K, 1*2700K)---aprox.4000 lumens
-lights are on 18/6 for 3-4 for days , before that 24/0 and before that it was not sow exact schedrule...
-light posted about 2-2,5 inches above the top of the plant
-soil mixed with sand(20 % sand)
-i've given nutrients for 3 days(7 7 7), half a dose of what says on the bottle
-temp-75 F
-i have a active exhaust and a passive intake, a mini cpu fan for circuling air in the interior of the closet.

there's a problem wit the plant, i'e beent told on this forum that it has variegation, i think it's possible that low light caused this problem becouse i've read on this problem (variegation) and says something about clorophile. other couses as well as a virus is possible. hope it doesn't die.
will try to find a better nute, something like 5-2-3 for veg as i understand is better than the actual 7-7-7.
i've posted some pics with the plant and the closet.
any suggestion is wellcomed, and any advice this being my first grow ever.
i'm tinking of buying some real seeds but first i'll practice on this.
i'll keep you posted whit photos and news.
the seed is a bagseed, i've cut the top and smoked it and gave me a pretty decent buzz/high so i'm thinking it's ok to grow it. hope it's a female.
thanks in advance, waiting for anwers.

liviurock Reviewed by liviurock on 02-06-2008. my first closed cabinet grow. need all the help i can get. hello all! this is my first grow ever, after a month or so i've build a cabinet for my little plant. i've germinated 3 bag seeds and only one made it. i think i've planted too deep the other 2. live and learn... here's my setup: -lights-3*23W CFL(2*6500K, 1*2700K)---aprox.4000 lumens -lights are on 18/6 for 3-4 for days , before that 24/0 and before that it was not sow exact schedrule... -light posted about 2-2,5 inches above the top of the plant -soil mixed with sand(20 % sand) -i've Rating: 5

[liviurock]

ps.: how many times should i nute the plant...once a week? that's written on the bottle.

[enquadrider16]

with most nutrients you just add it to the water and just water them when the soil gets a little dry on the top.
check these video's out and you'll learn alot. they're only like 30-40 min.
YouTube - Ready-Set-Grow Part 1of 7 UPDATED
YouTube - how to grow marijuana at home-part 1
this one below is alright but still kinda helpful
YouTube - How to Grow Green

[liviurock]

here's a photo i took today. i don't know why the leafs hang down and why after the transplant in this bigger pot the plant's growth has stopped or slowed down. the transplant was made 4 - 5 day ago.

[enquadrider16]

it kinda looks like your plant is reaching for the light alot

[liviurock]

it was under a very small power flourescent lamp until a week or so, and then it was growing tall for light. now it's good i think. the first 5 blades leafes are showing, but there's not much growing...

[enquadrider16]

hey according to your picture, i would either top your plant pretty soon or start lst. otherwise its gonna get too tall

[sublime27]

I keep all mine at around 1-2 inches from the cfl's. May have something to do with the stretching. I agree that you need to do some training or topping or it will get out of control. Good luck!
:thumbsup:

[trynagethigh]

looks like its reaching for the light imo. I would get it closer to the lights first. Low stress training would probably help you more by allowing better light penetration. Another thing, if you just transplanted, the plant is gonna need a few "recovery days" to get through the shock you just gave it..LOL.. It may not do anything for a few days, but..and i am not sure about it but it also looks like you have a nute problem. Im no expert on this one, someone who knows more can give you a more accurate diagnosis.:thumbsup:

you cut the top off and smoked it? the leaves?:wtf:LOL.Damn bro, you really needed to smoke huh?:jointsmile::thumbsup:...J/K..LOL..i feel ya

[liviurock]

thanks for the advices. i've started LST. about the nute i know it's not a very good one, i'll try to find something more specific, but the pattern on the leafs i undestood it's called variegation and has nothing to do with the nute. i think it was the light...now the newer leafs don't have anything unusual.