Joe,

This is also a first time grow for me and ironically enough we started at the same time. As of today I am on day 21 of flowering, so close to the same day anyway. I dont seem to be getting the same bud formation as you, but close. These are 8 White Widow females from under a 400W HPS lamp. Hydroponic system in all rockwool medium, water 3 times a day for 30 mins. So far have not really had any problems with yellowing, wilting, bugs, or browning of leaves-lucky so far I guess. They were flowered at 5 weeks or about 12" in height. I am using Vita Link A&B bloom formula as well as Vita Link "buddy" at the moment. Light is currently set to 11/13. Temp in bud chamber ranges from low 60's to low 70's (I am in a cold climate, plants are in outdoor shed-this is basically the best I can do as far as heat). As you can see from the pics the plants are quite bushy, in fact I think growing eigft right out of the gate may have been a bit ambitious. The density and closeness of the plants are blocking most light from reaching lower nodes. I have purchase two additional 105W HPS lights which I paln to hang down on each side of the tubs. This I hope will rectify my light situation.

Anyway, again a first time grower and just don't know, if anyone can see these pictures well enough please let know if you think these plants are where they should be at 21 days flowering. Any comments would be greatly appreciated ( I am like a father with a first born here)!!
StoneyMike Reviewed by StoneyMike on . joe-grow's first grow Long time reader, first time poster. Long time smoker, first time grower. So, I've finally decided to take the plunge into growing. I spent the last month just reading up on the postings here, as well as some magazines I picked up at a local hydro store. This board was the most helpful, and I hope to repay that help with a grow report which I hope helps at least one other person out. During this time, I'm sure I will ask for assistance from some of you out there, and I hope that I am Rating: 5