sphagnum moss experienced growers?

[Sberarducci]

Your plant looks fantastic, see how easy it was to grow one in just soil and water. My advice will be different but with a pinch of salt -

It doesn't need repotting yet.

I've use many soils none were too hot or needed perlite.

Your tent and tinfoil aren't doing anything but if you like the foil it's not doing any harm.

A 2x2' tent 1.6m tall should be about what you need if you plan to keep it small and just use that light but a small 4" low powered vent fan will need to be added to the tent to prevent overheating and move air around as it pulls it through and extracts it out. I know more costs.

You can leave it as it is keep it cheap but the basics apply so watering and light height will be number one importance.

Last on the list, most growers go on about pH, calmag etc but you should ignore that you've got it right already what your doing is all it basically needs.

You want 25-35 watts a square foot and the light won't spread much further than 2'. You got about that. Exceed that and you will get less bud. Maybe why some lights aren't really for flower because too small but you keeping it small will mean that light flowers well and should produce upwards of 3oz.

Looking forward to seeing if you can keep the basics right and its continued good growth. Welcome to the mj grow club.

Yeah so I moved it out my tent into one of my closets so I guess more room.

the new light I got pulls soooo much heat it’s also pretty heavy & SOOO bright, I was hot just sitting in the room so I’m hoping it will work fingers cross

okay so basically how I have it set up currently is fine , I just don’t want to burn it cause it’s still so small but then I don’t want it so far awayfrom the light ? But the light is so bright I couldn’t imagine it won’t hit that from that distance lol

so far I’ve been watering every 3 days I get a reminder to water it. The soil is pretty moist at all times.

 

[Sberarducci]

You can find some others who use that light for veg, could be you can get the light closer, just a thought but most data is online or on rollitup if you look and read about.

Yes someone on here said the new light I bought should do fine for veg & flowering one plant maybe two at a squeeze !

 

[Gregshed]

Water when the pot feels much lighter and the top starting to dry or is dry. The weight is the important factor, you want approx 60-70% of the water gone but lifting it you should feel it be lighter. You don't want it to dry fully but to the point it feels noticeably lighter.

Maybe keep the door open let some heat out, warm is good though but there's limits. It look ok and see how low powered your other light was. One two plants perfect, it's not that bright a light just find the right height don't worry as plants drink plenty of water and keep themselves cool not burn.

It's looking good just pay attention to the basics you'll be able to grow anything. Maybe pop one of you better houseplants in there as well see how it likes it too.

 

[Sberarducci]

Okay I get what you mean !
Do you think like a box fan will work in the mean time ? Or if I get a clip on fan for the time being ?
Yeah it is looking good! It hasn’t really changed much in appearance in a couple days.

 

[Gregshed]

It looks happy as it is, first grow doing well just give it time no rush to change anything. If you want to fuss crack the door open place a fan on the floor blowing out but it should be more than happy for time being and worry if it goes down hill.

For now get watering and light height right.

 

[Sberarducci]

It looks happy as it is, first grow doing well just give it time no rush to change anything. If you want to fuss crack the door open place a fan on the floor blowing out but it should be more than happy for time being and worry if it goes down hill.

For now get watering and light height right.

Okay ! The only problem is when the time comes idk how I would put a 4” small tube fan how I have it all set up, I would imagine I would just use the box fan when the time comes

 

[Sberarducci]

It looks happy as it is, first grow doing well just give it time no rush to change anything. If you want to fuss crack the door open place a fan on the floor blowing out but it should be more than happy for time being and worry if it goes down hill.

For now get watering and light height right.

This it today I guess it changed a little the new leaves are standing taller !

 

[Sberarducci]

Hey everyone ! So I was doing some reading online & it says I should be fertilizing my plant right about now. Does anyone recommend any fertilizers ?
I’m at Week 3

 

[Sberarducci]

Bought this fertilizer just to have the NPK isn’t too far off

 

[Gregshed]

Looks good but it's not saying it needs a feed, go one half strength if you must. Report it soon but it can grow a little more first. Why has it started to droop or was it just watered or getting the light set right?

 

[Sberarducci]

Looks good but it's not saying it needs a feed, go one half strength if you must. Report it soon but it can grow a little more first. Why has it started to droop or was it just watered or getting the light set right?

Okay I’ll wait.
idk it was just watered yesterday !

 

[Sberarducci]

Okay I’ll wait.
idk it was just watered yesterday !

The light distance is so hard & I don’t understand it tbh.

 

[Shaded420]

The light distance is so hard & I don’t understand it tbh.

Your plant will tell you everything you need to know. If leaves are droopy but top soil is dry and pot is light = water it. If the leaves start to get LED burn or start to canoe/curl upwards then you have your lights too close. If your leaves are droopy AND you just watered then the plant is most likely overwatered and just needs a good drying phase.

EDIT: or you can go buy a cheap LED LUX meter off of Amazon and then at least get a rough estimate of what light levels you're dealing with

 

[Sberarducci]

Your plant will tell you everything you need to know. If leaves are droopy but top soil is dry and pot is light = water it. If the leaves start to get LED burn or start to canoe/curl upwards then you have your lights too close. If your leaves are droopy AND you just watered then the plant is most likely overwatered and just needs a good drying phase.

EDIT: or you can go buy a cheap LED LUX meter off of Amazon and then at least get a rough estimate of what light levels you're dealing with

Yeah I was just reading online & it was saying basically everything you’re saying. The baby leaves on top are a little curly but idk if because they are still a little new? But yes going to let it dry out !

just bought a light meter ! Comes in Monday ! For now I am going to bring the plant down a little from the light & not water for a little.
Digital Illuminance Light Meters for Indoor Plants and Grow Lights with (0-200,000) Photographic luxmeter and for Foot Candles, LCD Display, Auto Power Off, 9V Batteries Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085P26ZPT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_08NVCR1491F044TT1AMQ

 

[Shaded420]

Yeah I was just reading online & it was saying basically everything you’re saying. The baby leaves on top are a little curly but idk if because they are still a little new? But yes going to let it dry out !

just bought a light meter ! Comes in Monday ! For now I am going to bring the plant down a little from the light & not water for a little.
Digital Illuminance Light Meters for Indoor Plants and Grow Lights with (0-200,000) Photographic luxmeter and for Foot Candles, LCD Display, Auto Power Off, 9V Batteries Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085P26ZPT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_08NVCR1491F044TT1AMQ

Sounds like a good strategy! It's no Apogee but it sure beats flying blind. Aim for around 5-7k lux for seedlings, 15-30k lux for veg, and 30-70k for flower.

 

[Sberarducci]

Sounds like a good strategy! It's no Apogee but it sure beats flying blind. Aim for around 5-7k lux for seedlings, 15-30k lux for veg, and 30-70k for flower.

Okay! I bought a water meter too so I don’t run into this problem again lol
So am I basically still at seedling stage or veg ?

 

[Sberarducci]

Sounds like a good strategy! It's no Apogee but it sure beats flying blind. Aim for around 5-7k lux for seedlings, 15-30k lux for veg, and 30-70k for flower.

Also do you have any good fertilizer recommendations?

 

[Gregshed]

Water meters don't work, get use to judging yourself. Sometimes they droop after a water when they are thirsty then straighten up after.

 

[Shaded420]

Okay! I bought a water meter too so I don’t run into this problem again lol
So am I basically still at seedling stage or veg ?

Water meters are okay for newbies but you'll want to get in the habit of knowing when to water based off weight of your pots & dryness of the top soil. You'll get a hang of it as you go

Also do you have any good fertilizer recommendations?

I would recommend a good organic dry amendment - Dr. Earth's is good, I personally use Gaia Green & EWC for my "fertilizer".

 

[Sberarducci]

Water meters are okay for newbies but you'll want to get in the habit of knowing when to water based off weight of your pots & dryness of the top soil. You'll get a hang of it as you go



I would recommend a good organic dry amendment - Dr. Earth's is good, I personally use Gaia Green & EWC for my "fertilizer".

Isn’t the NPK low on all of those ? I’ll just stick to the lift up pot method instead lol

This is how she looks today leaves still a little droopy but more roots out the pot then yesterday !

okay I’ll just do the lift pot method o