19 yr old's first grow!

[Backpacker420]

I thought maybe stating my age would catch some attention - for whatever reason I get the impression that most of the people here are experienced growers in their mid to late 20's. *shrug*

Ok, I know a lot of people say not to plant more than one seed in a cup - ever. I just want to get it out of the way that I know this, but due to my jobless status, I can't just simply go out and buy a bunch of stuff no matter how cheap it is! That's the way it is, not going to argue/defend it. With that said, I do plan to separate the babies once they are little older (I don't want to kill them with shock right now!)

This is only one pot, I have two others with three babies just baaaarely breaking the surface.

Backpacker420 Reviewed by Backpacker420 on 05-08-2008. 19 yr old's first grow! I thought maybe stating my age would catch some attention - for whatever reason I get the impression that most of the people here are experienced growers in their mid to late 20's. *shrug* Ok, I know a lot of people say not to plant more than one seed in a cup - ever. I just want to get it out of the way that I know this, but due to my jobless status, I can't just simply go out and buy a bunch of stuff no matter how cheap it is! That's the way it is, not going to argue/defend it. With that Rating: 5

[killa12345]

In about 7 day those babies are going to be tangled together......the roots grow fast.....I underestimated this and looked at one of my underdeveloping 4 day old baby and found it had like 20 diiferent root shoots about 5 inches long....just giving you a heads up on the timeframe ure working with.....good luck on the transfer. hope it work out

[SimonMakus]

Not to be a jerk, but you're going to have to spend money on this hobby. That is the way it is. If you don't have the cash to even buy separate pots for your plants, chances are you won't have the money to fix problems and properly care for your babies. I suggest finding a job.

That being said, good luck on the grow, BP.

[Backpacker420]

Simon, I definitely agree. I have a few interviews lined up so the cash thing won't be a problem for much longer.

I killed another house plant that wasn't doing too well and separated some of the plants, so they definitely have some room for now. My sister came home with a iced coffee from Starbucks in a plastic cup, so I washed it out real nice and I'm going to use that as a temporary pot. :] It's the equivalent of a red beer cup I guess...

[BlazedinBA]

Hey! your not the only 19 year old trying to grow! cheers! check me out... http://boards.cannabis.com/grow-log/...r-growbox.html

[SimonMakus]

Fantastic! Being resourceful really lends itself to this thing of ours. :smokin:

By the way, you two aren't the only young guys around here...

[cthulhu]

join the crowd (even though I'll be kicked from that crowd in about a month)

here's my current grow, which I posted an update for just a few days ago:

http://boards.cannabis.com/grow-log/...on-2008-a.html

of course, it isn't my first grow. I had a very successful grow when I was 16 with over 16 plants. unfortunately I had no idea I was supposed to chop the males, but they all got ripped off anyways (yes, even the males).

I agree with Simon, you have to be prepared to dish out some cash for a decent grow. I'd bet that for my current grow I've already spent well over $400, and I expect that to jump considering I've yet to by the organic nutes.

I killed another house plant that wasn't doing too well and separated some of the plants

did you use the same soil as the houseplant? re-using the pot is okay, but I wouldn't re-use soil, even if it was sterilized. this can introduce all sorts of bacteria and bugs, especially considering you said the houseplant wasn't doing too well.

any idea on the strain? whichever the case, good luck with it. :rastasmoke:

[Backpacker420]

Well due to severe lack of experience, all but one of my first babies died. Here he is outside. Any idea on how I can improve is color? Must be some sort of deficiency!



I got 10 more seeds from a friend, here they all are. Two of them sprouted within 24 hours or so, already looking good!!

[Revanche21]

Not to be a jerk, but you're going to have to spend money on this hobby. That is the way it is. If you don't have the cash to even buy separate pots for your plants, chances are you won't have the money to fix problems and properly care for your babies. I suggest finding a job.

That being said, good luck on the grow, BP.

yea I skimped out on a bunch of stuff and ended up with very low quality buds wasn't worth the trouble but at least I learned from it I guess

[Orzy]

There really isn't any need for the humidity domes. If I had to guess as to why your plants died I'd probably say over watering.

What kind of soil are you using? Are there drain holes in the cups/pots?