SunJ
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Been just over a year now since I first started growing seriously and thought I'd post a little for all those looking for that magic tip that is going to make their first grow the most sticky, stinky and tasty bud around.
Forget it! Not gonna happen right out of the gate! But I can guarantee you will have a lot of fun and fall in love with this wonderful plant on a level you haven't previously been acquainted! That, or you're doing something wrong!
Now I can only speak to soil grows. If you're looking for DWC, flood table, aeroponics, bubbleponics, fogponics, frogponics or anything fancy like that, this post won't apply much to any of that, so far as mediums are concerned. This is also mostly concerning indoor growing, I have only one summer with a few outdoor plants and need some more experience there.
-You don't need a huge pot to get huge results. I'm running 2 gallon pots now, and they seem to be optimal after running 10 and 7 gallons previously.
-Fabric pots are worth their weight in weed! Nearly impossible to over-water and they stave off root circling by air-pruning the roots.
-Stay away from Miracle Gro! Your plants may look good in the beginning, but that's the last of the fun you will have that run. You might not even save them in the end!
-Your soil is your foundation, don't skimp! Get good quality base soil and follow SubCool's Super Soil recipe and you don't need any additional nutrients! (I do supplement mine with Nectar for the Gods every 3-5 waterings.)
-Some say pH isn't as important when using soil, I still like to know what mine is. My tap is about 8.2 and I like to bring it down to 6.8-7.0 before I use it. I also let my water sit out for at least 24 hours before using it to allow those nasties like chloramine to off-gas.
-If you start seeds, they are likely to fall down a few times if they are struggling to receive proper light. Lower your light or raise your babies with a book or something underneath.
-If you start with clones, be prepared to fight your first insect infestation. Always quarantine for a few days!
-Seedlings don't need much water! Leave them alone and let them do their thing!
-Don't be afraid to be a little rough with them while training.
-If you are a little too rough with them while training, immediately taping the tear with even just clear tape will heal it quickly and quite well.
-Temperatures and air flow are very important! Relative humidity can have some affects, but I live in a desert climate where even a humidifier has trouble breaking 40% during dark cycle. I've been as low as 15%, but usually no lower than 25% and the plants seem to adapt just fine, so long as it's not a widely swinging range.
-They are going to STINK! While I had ventilation, I held off on getting a carbon filter until I could easily smell my exhaust across the yard. Don't make that mistake for yourself!
-Relax, have fun, and don't over love! Biggest mistake is over watering and over feeding. Best to not give any nutes for the first 3-4 weeks, and then start them on a 1/4-1/2 strength dose for the first few feeds and see how they respond. Burnt leaf tips mean you are pumping her too much!
I'm sure there's more I'm forgetting, but these are the ones that stand out in my mind the most at the moment. I welcome all questions and comments and pictures, too!
Forget it! Not gonna happen right out of the gate! But I can guarantee you will have a lot of fun and fall in love with this wonderful plant on a level you haven't previously been acquainted! That, or you're doing something wrong!
Now I can only speak to soil grows. If you're looking for DWC, flood table, aeroponics, bubbleponics, fogponics, frogponics or anything fancy like that, this post won't apply much to any of that, so far as mediums are concerned. This is also mostly concerning indoor growing, I have only one summer with a few outdoor plants and need some more experience there.
-You don't need a huge pot to get huge results. I'm running 2 gallon pots now, and they seem to be optimal after running 10 and 7 gallons previously.
-Fabric pots are worth their weight in weed! Nearly impossible to over-water and they stave off root circling by air-pruning the roots.
-Stay away from Miracle Gro! Your plants may look good in the beginning, but that's the last of the fun you will have that run. You might not even save them in the end!
-Your soil is your foundation, don't skimp! Get good quality base soil and follow SubCool's Super Soil recipe and you don't need any additional nutrients! (I do supplement mine with Nectar for the Gods every 3-5 waterings.)
-Some say pH isn't as important when using soil, I still like to know what mine is. My tap is about 8.2 and I like to bring it down to 6.8-7.0 before I use it. I also let my water sit out for at least 24 hours before using it to allow those nasties like chloramine to off-gas.
-If you start seeds, they are likely to fall down a few times if they are struggling to receive proper light. Lower your light or raise your babies with a book or something underneath.
-If you start with clones, be prepared to fight your first insect infestation. Always quarantine for a few days!
-Seedlings don't need much water! Leave them alone and let them do their thing!
-Don't be afraid to be a little rough with them while training.
-If you are a little too rough with them while training, immediately taping the tear with even just clear tape will heal it quickly and quite well.
-Temperatures and air flow are very important! Relative humidity can have some affects, but I live in a desert climate where even a humidifier has trouble breaking 40% during dark cycle. I've been as low as 15%, but usually no lower than 25% and the plants seem to adapt just fine, so long as it's not a widely swinging range.
-They are going to STINK! While I had ventilation, I held off on getting a carbon filter until I could easily smell my exhaust across the yard. Don't make that mistake for yourself!
-Relax, have fun, and don't over love! Biggest mistake is over watering and over feeding. Best to not give any nutes for the first 3-4 weeks, and then start them on a 1/4-1/2 strength dose for the first few feeds and see how they respond. Burnt leaf tips mean you are pumping her too much!
I'm sure there's more I'm forgetting, but these are the ones that stand out in my mind the most at the moment. I welcome all questions and comments and pictures, too!
