First grow

[Newthaniel]

Great light! Get some promix, or add %30 perilite to your Pete for more aeration when you transplant. Start looking into how you plan on feeding her. Organic? Bottle? If it's organic, get the soil mixed and get it cooking at least a week before you xplant

So I got the promix but I'm a stoner and forgot the perlite . I do have extra lava rock that should have beneficial bacteria from my amphibians setup it was in. Can I use a small crushed amount to see what happens or is this asking for pests and disease ?

 

[cannabiscrusader]

So I got the promix but I'm a stoner and forgot the perlite . I do have extra lava rock that should have beneficial bacteria from my amphibians setup it was in. Can I use a small crushed amount to see what happens or is this asking for pests and disease ?

That will work fine. Lots of people use Pumice for aeration. You can boil the lava rock before use if your concerned about contamination

 

[wakeNbaker46]

I know it's a disgrace but it's all I have rn. I have yet to find the used equipment thread. I was hoping to find a light that would at least get my plant to flower ideally in the 50-100 dollar range

check out fb marketplace for used equipment. lots of deals to be found if you spend a few minutes each day browsing and reaching out to posters with questions. i found a nice used light on fb for a fraction of the cost of a new one.

 

[cannabiscrusader]

That xs1500 won't let you down for $70. Perfect for a 2x2 and best ppfd out there with the lense on it. Light like that would transform your grow

 

[Newthaniel]

That xs1500 won't let you down for $70. Perfect for a 2x2 and best ppfd out there with the lense on it. Light like that would transform your grow

Have you heard of rw2200 I see on ebay for $43. These are legit?

 

[cannabiscrusader]

Looks like the intensity drops off very quickly on that fixture.

 

[UnknownRemedy]

Have you heard of rw2200 I see on ebay for $43. These are legit?

Honestly if you're that strapped for cash I have a Spider farmer dimmable 100w. It has some yellowing from where the leaves hit it. If you want I'll sell it to you for 50$. I used it for one grow only so it's fairly new and barely used. Even with the bit of yellowing it's probably still better than the eBay one.

I can take a picture of it when I get home if you'd like

 

[Newthaniel]

Looks like the intensity drops off very quickly on that fixture.

Looks like xs is best bang for buck option. I plan to grow my limit in the future. Does the xs1500 have the option to adapt other lights to it. What wattage does 6 or 12 plants need?

 

[Newthaniel]

Honestly if you're that strapped for cash I have a Spider farmer dimmable 100w. It has some yellowing from where the leaves hit it. If you want I'll sell it to you for 50$. I used it for one grow only so it's fairly new and barely used. Even with the bit of yellowing it's probably still better than the eBay one.

I can take a picture of it when I get home if you'd like

That be awesome !

 

[UnknownRemedy]

Little bit of yellowing on the light but it works.

 

[cannabiscrusader]

You can chain them together, up to 20 fixtures. Each one covers a 2x2

VIPARSPECTRA 2024 XS1500 Pro LED Grow Light with New-gen Lens, Dimming Daisy Chain Full Spectrum Grow Lights for Indoor Plants Veg/Bloom Growing Lamps for 2x2/3x3 Grow Tent Actual Power 150Watt https://a.co/d/9Q2y74Q

 

[UnknownRemedy]

You can chain them together, up to 20 fixtures. Each one covers a 2x2

VIPARSPECTRA 2024 XS1500 Pro LED Grow Light with New-gen Lens, Dimming Daisy Chain Full Spectrum Grow Lights for Indoor Plants Veg/Bloom Growing Lamps for 2x2/3x3 Grow Tent Actual Power 150Watt https://a.co/d/9Q2y74Q

I'd go with this one. More powerful, and you know you have a warranty with it.

 

[Newthaniel]

I'd go with this one. More powerful, and you know you have a warranty with it.

I just finished transplant. Done sweating lol. Felt like my first diaper change. The root growth was definitely not as developed as I expected and she has a slight tilt to her stance but fingers crossed she bounces back. Would you recommend trying to bottom water from a tray to see if roots will stretch and fill the pot or just spray bottle mist a few squirts so I don't over water?

 

[Newthaniel]

I just finished transplant. Done sweating lol. Felt like my first diaper change. The root growth was definitely not as developed as I expected and she has a slight tilt to her stance but fingers crossed she bounces back. Would you recommend trying to bottom water from a tray to see if roots will stretch and fill the pot or just spray bottle mist a few squirts so I don't over water?

 

[MissinThe90’sStrains]

Just stop touching it and messing with it at this delicate stage.
New growers fall in love so fast, and then love em to death.

 

[Newthaniel]

Just stop touching it and messing with it at this delicate stage.
New growers fall in love so fast, and then love em to death.View attachment 5361824

I can admit I love this plant too much, I won't allow this one to die! I have the new grower itch which is a blessing but can be a curse and appreciate the reminder to be more gentle and plants are like people and animals and I need more patience

 

[TheWholeTruth]

When you do a pot up/increase root space you dont want to pull the plant out of the soil its in. You normaly wait untill roots have spread throughout its original pot. And then tip the whole rootball out including all the soil its bound to and put that into a bigger pot with more soil and root space being carefull at each stage. Pulling a plant up like that the way you have will only cause fine roots to break off and bend and cause stress an slow growth down. There should be lots of info on the site to help you out, check some threads out. And many people to help you. Good luck with your grow.

 

[Budzbuddha]

You can chain them together, up to 20 fixtures. Each one covers a 2x2

VIPARSPECTRA 2024 XS1500 Pro LED Grow Light with New-gen Lens, Dimming Daisy Chain Full Spectrum Grow Lights for Indoor Plants Veg/Bloom Growing Lamps for 2x2/3x3 Grow Tent Actual Power 150Watt https://a.co/d/9Q2y74Q

Absolutely this ^^^^

Trash that Temu bike light.

 

[Budzbuddha]

First , a couple of things Padwan Grower -

Get the best light for your grow - no swap meet / wish.com or Temu … etc.
@ViparSpectra light ( xs1500 ) is solid starter light plus it is UPSCALABLE ( by a simple jump wire connector - included ) which means you can easily double / triple and go beyond ( up to 20 lights ! ) in power. By use of one connector wire you can have main light control all the others plugged in or run pair’s separately ( dimmer control ) if desired. It is one of the few lights I personally tested and give a big thumbs up about.

Put it this way - if you ever get a 3x3 going - run 4 of these daisychained together and grow exceptionally well.

But for now a single one will run a single plant extremely well - from start to finish.

Second - please …… please stop pulling plant out of soil.
You can damage it / contaminate it or worst …. Stunt its growth.

If your medium ( soil ) has some nutrients embedded within ….. that’s all it needs.
As it grows and becomes used to its container ( home ) it will feed and grow at its own pace. Plant does NOT CARE what day it is or what week it’s supposed to be on - it is running on its own terms. The less you hover over it and man handle it - the better.

 

[Tvanmunhen]

I just finished transplant. Done sweating lol. Felt like my first diaper change. The root growth was definitely not as developed as I expected and she has a slight tilt to her stance but fingers crossed she bounces back. Would you recommend trying to bottom water from a tray to see if roots will stretch and fill the pot or just spray bottle mist a few squirts so I don't over water?

You got me with that diaper change statement haha. I would definitely go with the XS1500 Pro!! It's a bad ass little unit for the cost.