Expert Growers: Can you please critique my plant?

[RobWil]

Hey guys,

I have 4 plants growing right now and are about 1 month old. I started them out in a 3" pot with organic soil and Terracycle organic plant food. I have 4 flourescent lights (mixture of gro-lux standard and wide spectrum) and a light cycle of (12/12) from the beginning of growth until now.

I have transplanted the plants after about 2 1/2 weeks into a 3 gallon pot which they will remain until harvesting. I give them the terracycle plant food, based on the directions on the bottle, which is about 8 fl oz. for 3 gallon pots every 10-14 days.

I just wanted the expert growers to critique my process and tell me any errors I have made and what I should do differently next time around.

Also I noticed my plant is not as leafy as the ones in the gallery and was wondering if my growing process was the cause of it.


I have included a picture of 2 of the plants at 1 month old.

Any help and info will be greatly appreciated.

Thanx guys.

RobWil Reviewed by RobWil on 07-19-2005. Expert Growers: Can you please critique my plant? Hey guys, I have 4 plants growing right now and are about 1 month old. I started them out in a 3" pot with organic soil and Terracycle organic plant food. I have 4 flourescent lights (mixture of gro-lux standard and wide spectrum) and a light cycle of (12/12) from the beginning of growth until now. I have transplanted the plants after about 2 1/2 weeks into a 3 gallon pot which they will remain until harvesting. I give them the terracycle plant food, based on the directions on the Rating: 5

[NoosaHeads]

Im No expert But It looks a bit Lanky (stretching for light).
it might Be an idea to lower your Lights But I dont do Indoor so im only guessing here bro.

[dylan]

it looks nice and healthy, but it could use more light, and maybe be topped too.

[HARDDON]

Out of curiosity...

Why do you have them on a 12/12 light cycle....since birth?

Its amazing they are still standing....

Hell a month old? They ought to have flowers starting pretty soon...

Here is what I would do......

Change the light cycle to 24/0 for 3 weeks.

Lower the lights to as close as you can possibly get them to the top leaves and use a fan to keep the top hot air off the leaves. Get a good fan.

Dont add any nutes or anything for 3 weeks.

Water only with purified or RO water with a pH of 6.8

If they are alive in 2 weeks, chime back in and update pics.

Maybe we can fix these for ya.

[EmTpockets]

thats sounds perfect. I was wondering my self why you had them on 12/12 since birth. 12/12 light cycle is for flowering, and plants should be at least 60 days old before you start the flowering process.....do what harddon says, hes a pro in my book. good luck bro.

[NoosaHeads]

The 12/12 explains why its Lanky its Stretching for sunbeams..
You'll Be lucky If she stays le'feme after that treatment..
slowly increase the Light hours By 1/2 hour a day till your up to veg times then go And do some Learning..Read all of Zandors Posts and you'll Be a Hydro Guru in no time..

[HARDDON]

But he isnt growing HYDRO

[NoosaHeads]

But he isnt growing HYDRO

well in that case steak it and wait for it to flower....
Wait he said he's got it under fluros but in soil...

[luckydan]

Out of curiosity...

Why do you have them on a 12/12 light cycle....since birth?

Its amazing they are still standing....

Hell a month old? They ought to have flowers starting pretty soon...

Here is what I would do......

Change the light cycle to 24/0 for 3 weeks.

Lower the lights to as close as you can possibly get them to the top leaves and use a fan to keep the top hot air off the leaves. Get a good fan.

Dont add any nutes or anything for 3 weeks.

Water only with purified or RO water with a pH of 6.8

If they are alive in 2 weeks, chime back in and update pics.

Maybe we can fix these for ya.

listen to hardon he has the only right answer in this thread.Allthough i would go to light cycle of18/6.

[RobWil]

Also I was interested in cloning the plant. Can someone please explain to me how would they clone my plant based on the pics I provided and exactly where to top it at. Also what are the advantages and dis-advantages to cloning.

Thanks again guys