19 yr old's first grow!

[Backpacker420]

Yes, many drain holes and adequate perlite...

[Backpacker420]

Well another one broke the soil today, so I decided to take some photos. They are all looking really healthy! I just hope I don't screw these guys up =\ When should I stop putting the domes over the older plants?

[DrSpoof]

hey man, quite the ingenious setup you got goin on.

from what i've read, once they break the ground you can take the humidity dome off.

Cheers
DrSpiggity

[justanotherbozo]

not to belabor the point, you will need to spend some money.

that being said, it's good to see you follow Orzy's suggestion, in the future, poke a couple of holes in the 'domes' to let some of the moisture out, too much for too long and you will get mold.

also, when you transplant, don't leave so much space between the level of the dirt and the rim of the 'pot', it allows for stagnant air to collect at the base of the plants.

also, when you transplant, 2 liter soda bottles work well as a DIY pot, just poke some holes at the bottom for drainage (a soldering iron makes short work out of making holes)

heres a pic to show you what i mean (you have to either duct tape them or spray paint them or something, roots need darkness)

anyway, good luck, and don't worry, we all had to be young once, lol, us old fucks won't hold that against ya' (my son turned 18 May 19th)

peace :joint1:

[Backpacker420]

Well, the plants have officially been planted in the ground. Closer to my house than I had planned for, but it is in a very private spot... FF Ocean Forest soil with some worm castings mixed in, as well as lime and perlite. With some mulch on top of course.

[lunarose]

Hi,

They are looking pretty good after your rough start. Next time around you may want to space them a little further apart. I don't know what it is like where you are but here we have another 2-3 months to veg and in that time in the ground they can get *big* and they won't have full stretching room.

[jakezking]

Backpacker420, I'm glad to see your outdoor plants doing well, bro! I was probably your age when I tried my 1st grow, but I didn't have the internet to help me figure out all of the details. But, age doesn't have a darn thing to do with growing - experience does. Looks like you're gaining in experience with these fine ladies! And, you have a great resource in this board to help you where needed.

Good luck on your grow, bro! Your plot looks to be in excellent shape! Be good out there!

[Backpacker420]

Thanks for stopping by lunarose and jakezking!

Well I'm gone for a few days and BAM these plants have doubled in size!!

Big Mama


One of the younger plants


Some tacoing... Wonder what it's from...


This plant is beautiful... But is wilting slightly. Thirsty?

[lunarose]

They are looking mighty fine. The last one does look a little thirsty but very healthy. I just love the big fan leaves they are so pretty.

[PottyBear]

<<SNIP>> age doesn't have a darn thing to do with growing - experience does. Looks like you're gaining in experience with these fine ladies! And, you have a great resource in this board to help you where needed.

Hey, now, don't dismiss age out of hand. Or rather, wisdom. Having a few extra years on the planet under your belt usually means you've learned that you actually need to listen and learn when you are getting started, the one drawback of being youthful, cocky and reckless. Often older people learning something new take more time to prepare...

Of course, that is not absolute. I'm just speaking in general about most younger people (under 20) vs. most older people (over 30).

Anyway, Backpacker, you've been very resourceful. I've seen people say they are too nervous to grow indoors, but I'm too nervous to put them outdoors. Too many bad things can happen, especially around where I live. Your plants look like they are doing fine, but I'm far from an expert on what they should look like outside. Good job.