Fisrt time noob. Just looking to see if im on the right track.

[Poofaloof]

As i said, this is my first time growing, its was a bag seed. This is now 1 month in, how am i looking?

 

[tje22]

that plant looks very small, what kind of light you using? Soil? looks like your soil might need some perlite or something. jmo and no offense.

 

[jesus of Cannabis]

that tin foil isnt the answer, go to walmart and buy an emergency blanket for $5, its mylae that is better then tin foil.
Ya it looks really small. I would say you need more lights.

 

[tje22]

btw is that alum foil? they say it causes hot spots and will burn your plant.

 

[tje22]

lol sorry jesus we were typing at the same time

 

[wannaquickee]

btw is that alum foil? they say it causes hot spots and will burn your plant.

^fail not true

anyways the foil isnt going to help much but you can leave it if you like. more lighting is always a plus..

and good looking pot! i got some of those laying around somewhere

 

[tje22]

^fail not true

anyways the foil isnt going to help much but you can leave it if you like. more lighting is always a plus..

and good looking pot! i got some of those laying around somewhere

How is it not true? I read it over and over again and again.

 

[tje22]

btw poof, if you havnt notice there is alot of controversy on alot of topics around here, you will just get used to it lol

 

[Poofaloof]

its only a 150w cfl, i know from reading i need more and will for sure be getting soon, and yea tin foil was the only thing i could think to use. like i said my first ever grow, wasnt really expecting it to even grow let alone say alive lol. the soil is just 5 dollar top soil from the hardware store.

 

[tje22]

I dont think its the light keeping it small, check my signature, that plant is only under 3 18" tube floros. I really think your soil doesnt have enouph drainage. I know how it is, I had a first grow once too lol.

 

[Poofaloof]

as far as drainage goes, can i do something for that like cut holes in the side of the pot or is that a no no?

 

[tje22]

I dont think that would help much, but it couldnt hurt. just remember next time to get a soil that drains well, and even add more perlite to it for extra drainage

 

[tje22]

also it would help to get an oscilating fan blowing on it.

 

[Poofaloof]

i have a fan outside the closet blowing in

 

[redivider]

you need drainage. poke holes in the bottom with a screwdriver or knife or somethign. if not you could end up with water just sitting at the bottom for a long time and it can cause your roots to rot < ROOT ROT

the plant looks fine. it's small b/c different plants grow at different rates.

make sure you have nice green leaves, nice green stems, no bugs, the plant will be fine.

 

[Poofaloof]

the pot has like 10 holes in the bottom, like a normal planting pot. as long as you think it looks healthy enough im in no rush. i was just comparing my plant to others at this time in growth and it seemed tiny.