[B] BLUE DIESEL INDOOR GROW WEEK 4 [/B]

[cairnzy]

the tube is around 5 inches above the top of the plant and the cfls are a little higher at each side

[Charbud]

Hi mate good job so far. I also use cfls and you want to have them as close as possible to your plant. i keep mine about an inch of the top of my plants yet the bulb is so cool it doesnt burn them. this has to be done as light doesnt penetrate very well, so for best results get them closer ! also do you have drainage holes in that big container ? If not you will encounter some ph issues soon enough which arent worth the hassle, ive been there and done that ! Definately invest in a ph pen and some up and down solution if you have the money, will work wonders, took my 2 grows before i realised this ! Anyway, you got a nice lookin girl, keep it up. Charbud

[cairnzy]

thanks charbud, yes there is drainage holes in the bottom of the container, i was told to only water once a week does this sound right? and ill check ebay for the ph kit, cheers :thumbsup:

[Charbud]

Well it depends on how quickly your medium drys up. I wouldnt set a time to water but more so when your plant needs it. If the soil is dry, water her. Probs the easiest way to do it. You need to let the soil dry up so that the roots can get oxygen. If there always wet they will find this hard so ye jsut water when necesary. In regards to the ph pen, i recently got one of the more expensive ones of ebay, cost me 30 quid but i can put money on that it will be better than one of the chinese pieces of crap that dilute the market on ebay.

Essentials Digital pH Pen Test Meter Hydroponics on eBay (end time 02-Jan-11 10:53:50 GMT)

worth every penny. And search for ' ph up and ph down'. About 10 for both bottles and they will last you ages.

Im off to bed but any more questions, dont hesitate, everyones here to help ! Char

[RAINHAZE]

Charbuds giving you some excellent advise.:thumbsup:
Also a good thing to have is a digital thermometer/hydrometer. Try to keep your temps around 78 degrees fahrenheit. What lighting schedule are you using? This is my 3rd auto grow, and I get good results with 20/4.

Your looking good for first grow cairnzy, keep us posted.:jointsmile:

[cairnzy]

Yeah I'm on 20/4 too, ill sort the ph kit and I've been meaning to get a thermometer too, cheers for the advice ill keep updating the pictures and hopefully get a nice yeild for a first timer

[cairnzy]

Does anyone know if its normal for some of the white hairs to turn orange this early only there are a few turning orange, other than that she's doing great! Ill keep you posted with more pics soon as. Cheers

[RAINHAZE]

Does anyone know if its normal for some of the white hairs to turn orange this early only there are a few turning orange, other than that she's doing great! Ill keep you posted with more pics soon as. Cheers

Mine are doing the same. It's just doing it's thing. Not to worry.:thumbsup:

[cairnzy]

Oh great, nice to hear. Cheers RAINHAZE

[cairnzy]

here are some pictures i took earlier today (not as good quality ill get some shots with a better camera)