New Grower Needing Advice

[Sabevissia]

Hey everyone, I waned to post back saying while I have been able to make only a couple of adjustments so far to my surprise the plants are still pretty dam hardy and are already budding. I really appreciate everyones input as likely growing our own medical mj is going to be our primary means of supply as we get the kinks out, thanks again everyone.

[attachment=o281516]

[CanGroIt]

Them looks like they male parts on that plant.... Got a closer pic???

CGI::::::

[GanjaRobPDX]

Your plants are overfed and have too little light.
Light is the only source of energy plants have to photosynthesize nutrients into usable food, so the less light there is, the easier it is to burn your plants with nutrients.
The more light you give them, the more food you can give them, the faster they can grow, the more they can yield (within reason)

Even if you are on a budget, you just DO NOT want to skimp on the light. 400w hps at minimum. You dont have to have metal halide to veg plants, so iff you have to buy one or the other go with HPS.

hope this helps

[Sabevissia]

Yep, already know about the lighting issue and everyone has given great info on the available lighting options all they way down on the low end with just some shop grade floresents (don't think that is spelled right

[Sabevissia]

Yep, already know about the lighting issue and everyone has given great info on the available lighting options all they way down on the low end with just some shop grade floresents (don't think that is spelled right) and some 100w cfl's to get by with. I wll definetely be switching to something better as soon as I can but right now even coming up with the $80 to $100 I need to get the better soil and lighting is not an option, even further away would be a high pressure sodium bulb and hood setup (around here looking at $300 or more for that, some said closer to $600). I stopped using any nuts at all a while ago now to help keep from over nut'ing them since the soil has built in nuts.

As for the plants if they are male or not I think a least one is which means they will all become male this time around. I will post some more of each individual plant today when the sun cmes up later so you can fill me in on how to tell for sure if they are going male on ke. I was thinking worst case if male this first time I will at least get a free reup on my seed supply. Too bad male plants do not really produce good buds supposedly.

[Sabevissia]

Ok here are some close ups, if you could point out what are the signs of being a male plant.
[attachment=o281542]
[attachment=o281543]
[attachment=o281544]

[tinytoon]

pic #3 you see the lil round looking things next to the stem in pic?? Those are balls. Balls = male plant. just because you have a male doesnt mean they all will turn into one. You have a couple options. 1) pull the bastard before the pollen from it gets to the others. 2) keep going with what you have and possibly end up with nothing but males and at the end of the grow everything, and I do mean EVERYTHING, must be cleaned. equipment, room the whole 9 yards. Even if after your grow all plants are gone if there is any pollen left in the room that can effect future grows.

[Sabevissia]

Thanks everyone, today I am fixing the light issue, already dumped the male plant (thanks for telling me how to tell them apart). I am going to switch to new soil without nuts in it and follow the feeding suggestions. Only 2 left from the 5 I started withbut alas for a first timer I think you guys and gals help well, will really help.

[Sabevissia]

Ok, thanks to everyone's input. I have some new pics to show the new lighting setup plus a close up of the new crystals forming. One question though, I am seeing a increase in nats flying around. Any suggestions for dealing with them safely.

[attachment=o282295]

[attachment=o282296]