Newbie CFL Grow..Could use advice and criticism

[justanotherbozo]

i would say, based on my limited experience and some extensive reading, that those are called 'seedlings', now seedlings just don't need that much light, in fact, just putting them on a tray under the window and out of the direct sunlight would be great. try to remember that they are BABIES, you don't treat your babies like you would mature ladies.
also, Simon's idea about moving into a better home is a good one, although, if you can get it, Panda plastic would be better than emergency blankets, it's white on the inside and black on the outside and if you do it right, it will be light proof. also, if you do make the move, you will need to make sure and add some ventilation in the new box.
anyway, good luck. keep it up and keep us informed

bozo,
peace, love, dope

[killa12345]

Thanks for the much needed advice. I plan on probably getting some mylar or painting the box white on my day off. I just hate going to all the hydro shops around here because the cops just stake them out. I plan on continuing to use the box for now because for right now it seems to be do the job. I read on this forum and other forums of people using cardboard boxes (the bulbs are rated at 110 F and the box should definetly beabout withstand 125 F temps. I also plan on reducing the number of babies until i have 6-8 healthy ones (i rather start with a high number and seed out the weak). As for the lightproof issue i can barely see anylight in the position it is in the closet, and i dont plan of flowering in the box and i probably wont flower in the rubbermaid either. I considering going with a 600w cool tube for flowering when my lease is up next month and i move by myself. Thanks once again for answering my questions. See u all soon
Killa12345

PS. I origanally was going to the the emergency blanket on PVC before the box but i heard the blankets retain to much heat which is a real problem where i live...Temps at 8:30 am 87F and its only May

[killa12345]

The soil mix is a seedling mix i got at walmart for $2 then mixed it with a 1/4 perlite, but the plants were started and still sit in jiffy pellets.

ive tried the seedling mix without the perlite and the soil seemed to retain to much water. Even with the perlite i water each cup 3oz of water with a turkey baster and they looked a little saggy. I dont plan on watering for another 2days or every 3 days. The next watering ill only give them 2 oz next time and check on them daily.

[justanotherbozo]

check out Zebulon's little cardboard box, it may inspire you.
here's a link to one of his threads
http://boards.cannabis.com/grow-log/...-grow-log.html
read through it, it's a few pages long but it has LOTS of useful and inspiring info

bozo,
peace, love, dope

[killa12345]

So i took should's advice i woke and saw the post i found a brand new can of flat white paint in my garage.....Painted the box white.....took all but 10 min it a roller and 2inch paint brush.......let it dry for like 2 hrs.

Left came back home and i dont know if its just me but all the babies really perked up instead of leaning toward the light...even the babies in the back....Thanks i really never thought it would make a difference this fast but i guess flat white paint goes along way.

By the way, most of the babies are getting their second set of true leaves....Thanks for the advice....ill be posting pics in a day or two.

[justanotherbozo]

glad you liked Zeb's log too, i thought you'd find it helpful

[killa12345]

ive come to a crossroad in my grow....i just ordered 20 seeds from dr. chronic. White label's double bubble and white skunk hoppefully they are good strains and my seeds actually come...Ive heard only good things about dr. chronic i thought id go cheap until i know they will come...then i will purchase some more exotic strains.....heres were the crossroad come im going to continue this grow until the seeds get here which at that time i might start the new seeds or i might let this first grow continue for experience....i just dont know what im growing now but i hope its good.

[Technique2]

Nice bro, you are a little further along than I am, but we both started on similar routes. I hope to procure some 'premium' seeds soon either as a gift, or possibly a favor, but I think I am going to let my bag seed grow run it's entirety.

Reason being, curiosity. Besides, you started something, so finish it. I am excited about eventually reaping what I have sown, lol

[killa12345]

Well guys its day 4 of veg and the third set of leaves seem to be a purplish brown i dont know what the problem is....if there is one.....i rotated the plants with the purplish leaves with some of the smaller plants in the back till i find some answers. i removed the mutant out of the box. it had its baby leaves around the true leaves for like 3 days, but i did look at the rooting system and the plant looked to have healthy roots(about 20 different shoots going further then half way down the cup)...The soil still felt a little moist but a tad dry on top....ill probably hold off watering for another day.

Please any feedback on the 3rd set of leaves turning this color would definetly be appeciated.. Here are some pics.

[killa12345]

Last night before i went to sleep i looked at my babies and most of them seemed very droopy......Usually from most of the pics the plants are usually very perky and the leaves usually reach for the light.....My conclusion is underwatering just a little....the soil seems very dry....so i woke up this morning plants are still droopy so i will water today 2oz and try to water every other day.....my last watering was on monday with 3oz each plant which seemed to much for every other day watering, but to little for water every third day.....Have a good day peeps and stay tuned it...:jointsmile: