My growing experience consists a few outdoor grows that date back to the time when we didn't even know to cull the males. LOL I was never very scientific about it but we always managed to get a reasonable yield... I had one crop that actually survived a class 4 hurricane. We just laid the pots down. We took some losses, of course, but enough of the crop survived to make us very grateful.

I'd like to thank all the knowledgeable people who unselfishly offer their advice and access to their expertise. I have spent a lot of time on this site (and others) to prepare for this. Again, thank you.

One of the things about this grow that is a bit stressful is trying to baby these seeds during early stages. My past approach was almost polar opposite: Plant plenty of seeds and see which ones survive limited care. So, I'm adjusting. :thumbsup:

Today is the ninth day since I first placed the seeds for germination. Here goes:

Ordered seeds from Attitude 03/04 rec'd 30/21

6ea Short Stuff Seeds "#1", 10ea Flash Seeds "Cobra" (Only ordered 8 but was sent 10) - Both 60day auto

Lighting, seedlings: 2ea F20T12 6500K fluorescent tubes

Lighting, grow: 400w HPS (enhanced blue spectrum)

Lighting, schedule: 24/0

Grow area: 22"D x 47W" x 60"H

Seedling medium: Jiffy Mix (peat, pearlite, vermiculite... no nutes)

Growing medium: Miracle grow regular (not moisture control) 6mo. time-release nutes (will integrate at first pot change). Hopefully, it will work adequately for a 60 day grow.

Regarding mediums: I looked diligently for FFOF and it is not available in my area. The only soil less mix I could find (Pro Mix) was only available from the vendor in 40lb bales. So, since I have seen people get good results with MG when used properly, I selected it because it is very available.

Projected pot cycle: seedling tray to 3" square to 6" smart pot (1gal) - change
as root systems outgrow pots.

Expectations: 80% germination = 13, 50% female = 6-7, 20g per = 120g - 140g total = 4oz - 5oz total

3/23: * morning... 11 of 16 germinated in towel and planted (6 ss1 and 5 cobra).
* afternoon... 4 more cobra germinated and planted.

3/24: * morning... 5 broke ground (3 ss1 and 2 cobra). All germinated and planted except one cobra.

3/25: * morning... 3 more broke ground (1 ss1 and 2 cobra). One cobra still not geminated. Started using oscillating fan.

3/26: * morning... 1 more broke (cobra) One cobra still not geminated. Currently, there are 4)ss1 plants and 5)cobras. Have been watering very sparingly with dropper as needed. Today, will increase water amount slightly.
*afternoon... 4 more broke (1 ss1 and 3 cobra).

3/27: *morning... 1 cobra broke. Last cobra germinated and planted. Plants look generally healthy at this early stage. Fluorescent tubes (which are cool to the touch) are placed within 1" of plant tops.

3/28: *morning... 1 cobra broke. Total broken ground: 5 ss1, 9 cobra. One of each has not broken ground yet.

3/30: *morning... Last two germinated seeds still have not broken ground. Have one cobra seedling that has been yellow since it broke ground. The plant looks healthy, otherwise. Leaving it alone for now to see how it does. Have been very careful not to overwater and there are no nutes in the growing medium I am using for seedlings. Do not know what water ph level is.

3/31: Well, it has been a week since the first seeds broke ground. No change today from yesterday... still have two germinated seeds that have not broken ground. The seedlings look okay. The new growth on the yellow plant looks green but it's a little early yet. Not too much stretching so far. Have the lights (T-12's) so close they are touching some of the taller plants with no apparent harm.

04/01: Two of the ss1's have also begun to yellow. Nothing too scary but still... The two seeds that did not sprout with the others have still not sprouted and I'm not optimistic. The pet store was out of pH testers when I went by last week. They got some in and I bought one. Checked the water I'm using (tap) and the pH was very high... high 7's at least. The test wouldn't go any higher. I put some pH "down" in, and got the pH to the mid 6's. I have only watered once with the proper ph water. We'll see what happens.

I have a couple pics of the seedlings but, like so many others I've seen, I can't figure out how to upload them. I'll look for some instructions on the site.
stjr2k Reviewed by stjr2k on . First Indoor Grow - Flash Cobra and Short Stuff #1 My growing experience consists a few outdoor grows that date back to the time when we didn't even know to cull the males. LOL I was never very scientific about it but we always managed to get a reasonable yield... I had one crop that actually survived a class 4 hurricane. We just laid the pots down. We took some losses, of course, but enough of the crop survived to make us very grateful. I'd like to thank all the knowledgeable people who unselfishly offer their advice and access to their Rating: 5