Quote Originally Posted by jackforest
Yea, the soil I used is Miracle grow potting soil. I'm sure it had enough nutes in it. I'm going with a more organic approach next time. I started it in 8z party cups and when I saw the roots swirling around the bottom of the cup and down the sides, I figured I would only transfer them once into a 4 gallon. Next time, I'll use a bigger starter perhaps? Thanks for your advice. One thing I haven't found much good information on is how much exactly to water. I try to be careful of overwatering. I'll water closer to the plant too from now on. Thanks a lot clandestine. I'll be posting more often with help like you at hand
Hey Jack, glad I could help. Starting your seeds out in those cups is fine, but I think you might be better off transplanting into a slightly smaller container after that. I use 5gal buckets for my mothers and females, but everything else is grown from seed I keep in smaller containers. Saves me soil this way, and maximizes the space I have in my veg room.

If you're stuck with Miracle Grow, next time you may want to consider cutting it with at least 30% perlite. MG is a fine soil to use outdoors, much better suited for heartier non-cannabis plants and vegetables, but indoors it can really play some tricks on the grower... especially if it's just straight out of the bag, with nothing added to it to make it 'lighter'. Good crops can be grown with MG, though... it just probably won't be as dialed-in as it could be from having more control over the plants nutritional needs.
Mr. Clandestine Reviewed by Mr. Clandestine on . How much longer? This is my first grow. This plant, a bagseed from Jamaica, recieved inadaquate light for about 3 weeks and showed almost no growth. Adding a bunch more of cfls and mylar, she quickely showed improvement in size within days. I found it remarkable, the day I put her in there she grew more in a couple hours than the past week. Anyways, there's starting growth under the outer layers of the leafs and I was wondering how much longer until rapid veg growth. ...pics Rating: 5