NEWB,1st GROW, THOUGHT I'D SHARE EXPERIENCE W/ OTHERS FOR INPUT!

[sjacobs713]

DAY 1

alright, finally am ready to get started w/ this grow.. i've been waiting a long time to do this, and I am pretty confident that it will go good. I've learned so much from this site, and a bunch of eBooks that i found. Just want to say thanks for everyone that is always on here ready to answer any questions, and just give advise..
But anyways, I've got everything set up except for Mylar, but that will be there in the next photos that you see.
I got my seeds yesterday from Nirvana, 10 white widow ( WW ) and 10 northern lights ( NL )..
Decided to go w/ the propagation tray method to germinate, in peat pellets.
Filled tray w/ 2 quarts of water mixed w/ 1/8 tspn of SuperThrive, to blow up the pellets, and then drained off excess water..
placed 6 WW ( row w/ toothpick ) and 6 NL in pellets, and placed dome ontop.
left them in the closet all night w/ the lights turned on, got some cheap light fixtures at HomeDepot yesterday, w/ 2 Phillips 75 watt indoor Grow Lights (20,000 lumens ) not really sure if they should have light turned on or off, so after 12 hours on i turned off, (figured i would replicate the outdoors.) if anyone knows how long i should leave on or off for the next few days, i would really appreciate your input.
got some other stuff from WalMart called Alaska Fish Fertilizer, says it is " all purpose deodorized fish emulsion " ( 5-1-1 ).. anyone ever use, and if so what were the results?
but anyways, will post more pics tomorrow even if nothing happens just to update, hope to have a great grow...
thanks again for everyones help and advise..
slim

sjacobs713 Reviewed by sjacobs713 on 05-14-2006. NEWB,1st GROW, THOUGHT I'D SHARE EXPERIENCE W/ OTHERS FOR INPUT! DAY 1 alright, finally am ready to get started w/ this grow.. i've been waiting a long time to do this, and I am pretty confident that it will go good. I've learned so much from this site, and a bunch of eBooks that i found. Just want to say thanks for everyone that is always on here ready to answer any questions, and just give advise.. But anyways, I've got everything set up except for Mylar, but that will be there in the next photos that you see. I got my seeds yesterday from Nirvana, Rating: 5

[Garden Knowm]

nice dome!
cheers

: )

[postmandave]

looking sweet .the postman.

[sjacobs713]

do you know how long i should keep the lights turned on , or even if i should?
and when should i turn on the 1000w MH?

slim

[Jdog7000]

For veg...18 hours on/6 hours off. When your ready to flower. Switch to 12/12.
Make sure you don't interupt the dark cycle and make sure it is pit black(no light leaks) Or your plants can hermie and pollenate your buds. turns them into seeds.
So 18/6 or 24/0 works for the veg period.

[the image reaper]

I'll never understand why everyone perpetuates this myth of 'total darkness' ... I have NEVER had a lightrpoof cabinet, and I have NEVER had a hermie, and only 2 males out of what, 200 plants ??? ... I guess your world doesnt have moon and stars ...

[sjacobs713]

during the germination stage though, from just putting the seeds into the peat pellets, how long should i leave the lights on for? 18/6? i read in the grow bible that you should leave on for 24/0, know anything about that?

slim

[willyhaze]

let me go ahead and say im havin the exact same problem with germin..how long lite or cancfl 100w natural and 1is on heat 100wcfl plese any advice would gladly b appreci..

[the image reaper]

germination is better in dark, the taproot is sensitive to light, but should be warm, ... after it sprouts, and goes into soil, run lights 24 hours for a few days ... once they start pushing leaves, turn back to 18 hours .. you will now read lots of posts recommending 24 hour light all the time ... there is one camp that says 18/6 is better, because the plant needs darkness to process nutrients, and regulate photosynthesis (they are right, in my opinion) ... others claim 24 hours is the hot ticket (they are confused, stoned children) ... ... just teasing ... :smokin:

[the image reaper]

[QUOTE=willyhaze]let me go ahead and say im havin the exact same problem with germin..how long lite or cancfl 100w natural and 1is on heat 100wcfl plese any advice would gladly b appreci..[/QUOTE


I have no idea what you just said ... try staying awake in school ... :smokin: