first grow

[toxicmel]

hey this is my first grow take a look at the pics leme know what you think
i think the stem is a little skinny the seed was small too
this plant is probably a few weeks old anyone think it will survive?
any advice on lighting ?
any advice would be great thanks.

toxicmel Reviewed by toxicmel on 12-02-2009. first grow hey this is my first grow take a look at the pics leme know what you think i think the stem is a little skinny the seed was small too this plant is probably a few weeks old anyone think it will survive? any advice on lighting ? any advice would be great thanks. Rating: 5

[ForgetClassC]

Well, seeing as we have TONS of info to go off of, your doing amazing. On a more factual standpoint, for that thing to be a few weeks old, is horrible. The soil does look high quality, but far too damp. Also, when using soil, have about a 30-70 ratio of perlite to soil. Personally, I like more of a 50-50. For lighting, I'd say that's why the thing is so small, you need about 5,000 lumens per sq.ft. I'd recommend using CFL's and around 6 of them, 23w. 5500-6500k for veg, 2400 for flowering. You need good ventilation, and a fan blowing on the little one to fatten up that stem. Also, read these forums.

-C

[toxicmel]

thanks yah i havent been putting a fan on it. i just did.
i put it quite a distance away because its pretty strong but there is a slight breeze in the room now.
as for the lighting im using a 14w light bulb for now i have to go out and buy some stronger ones- . i just switched to a 18w is that ok?
and also the bulb is bluer than the 14 w
check out the pics

[LetsSeeYa]

thanks yah i havent been putting a fan on it. i just did.
i put it quite a distance away because its pretty strong but there is a slight breeze in the room now.
as for the lighting im using a 14w light bulb for now i have to go out and buy some stronger ones- . i just switched to a 18w is that ok?
and also the bulb is bluer than the 14 w
check out the pics

Put the light 2-3'' away from the plant or closer if ya can. Cfl's put out not so much heat. Keep an eye on it and if it starts to wilt just move the light back some, but 2 inches of a 14w isnt going to put off that much heat and the fan will help the stem get sturdy. You will need more light though. You can get clamp lights for 10 bucks and by using Y splitters, you can put 4 26w cfl's in there. Thats 7,000 lumen's and great to veg with. I am at 22 days with a thread on here. It might help ya to look at the lights:rasta:

[ForgetClassC]

The bluer is better, when u buy lights they will be labeled daylight, cool white, and soft white(maybe warm light depending on brand). You want the daylight ones due to the fact your in the vegetative stage. But for one plant, Id get a minimum of 2 30w but if you can get more, its better.

-C

[redtails]

I hope your plants take a turn for the better man, honestly they are about the size of a 3 day old seedling right now but with more light and possibly some fertilizer they should be able to explode in growth still.

[toxicmel]

well i have been putting a fan on the lil plant for 2 days now and i added another bulb its a 18w i still need to go get stronger ones but for now heres an updated picture
tell me what you think.. i dont think it has gotten any bigger..

-i think the leaves are drooping a little bit anyone else notice?
what makes the leaves droop?
anyways i got a new seed today and im going to plant it.