Basics for Growing...

[jabrown3]

My first grow ever. I didnt take it to the max.... is what i mean

I have two plants in a 4 gallon pot (12in wide, 15in deep).
I have them planted in miracle grow..(for now)
I have a 24" florecent plant tube light.
I also have a 26watt CFL mounted right next to it

Its all inside a 32" tv box surrounded by white paper...

what do you think..
im not trying to get some miracle out of this...
im just trying to get a little yield from my first plant.

 

[desertrat]

next time, add some perlite to the soil

add as many cfl or tubes as you can fit/cool

 

[IGrowChronic]

well i would scrap the white paper and paint the inside white... Do u have any ventalation??

 

[jabrown3]

desertrat- wheres a cheap and easy place to find perlite?

igrowchronic- no i dont.. no fan or such. but the box is open for 12 hours a day and gets fresh air.. should i have good ventillation 24 hours a day?

 

[desertrat]

home depot or walmart garden center

 

[hectik]

jabrown3 if i was you i would have ventilation on at all times, do what i did just put a small simple 8" fan hitting your plant and do some holes on the side of your box and put some computer fans, one for air intake and 1 for outake =)

 

[jabrown3]

alright thanks for the fan idea...
ill have to hit walmart tomorrow then. ill add some pictures so you guys
can tell me what will be good for my fans. (placement)

 

[bubblegumgreen]

Definately add so perilite and if in teh future you are in a pinch and need to use Miracle Grow use the Organic Choice and mix in about 20% Perilite.. regular Miracle grow has time released ferts that can be no good for younger plants. It runs hot for sure but the organic choice actually works really well although I am many on here prefer something more along the lines of these..

Alternative Garden Supply - Hydroponics & Indoor Gardening Super Store

Good luck to ya

 

[IGrowChronic]

You want your intake fan to be on the bottom of the box...say to the right....then you want ur exast to be on the top left....so air actualy circulates... and on oppisote sides of the box

 

[NoDrama]

1) Don't plant 2 plants into 1 pot, if 1 has a problem then both have a problem. This is going to bite you in the ass later.

2) Be VERY careful with MG soil it burns plants and is easy to over water and hence over fertilize

3) You can get perlite at k-mart, wal-mart, target, true value, Lowes, home depot, the corner grocery store, yo mommas basement. This should be very easy to find.

4) You need more light, the more the better.

5) you need to have at minimum a oscillating fan blowing air directly on your plants, without the air the stems will be weak and unable to hold the buds up to the light. Also the fan keeps dust from clogging the pores on the plants so they can breathe easier.

6) You need at minimum a thermometer so you can monitor temps inside your box, dont exceed 85F.

7) read this from beginning to end, many ?'s will be answered. ...GROWFAQ

 

[mane2008]

alright thanks for the fan idea...
ill have to hit walmart tomorrow then. ill add some pictures so you guys
can tell me what will be good for my fans. (placement)

be sure its just plain perlite not MG perlite that has nutes in it.
I think walmart got shultz perlite tho.
Our walmart aint got shit right now so idk what they truly stock now.

 

[jabrown3]

thanks everyone...
i will grab some perlite and organic mix today along with another fan.
i have a new light on the way.
and im going to remove one of the plants and put it in a different pot for the time being.. or just put it outside somewhere and see if it gets big before the fall cold comes.

thanks for everything guys..
remember this was my first full on grow so im not expecting anything huge, i just wanna learn for the spring/summer seasons..

THANKS again