my first cfl grow

[khemical7]

Vegging on a shelf with 3 23W (100W equiv.) 3500k cfl bulbs, going to be flowering in an aviditi 36x20x63 mylar lined grow tent with 3 23W (100W equiv.) 2700k cfl bubls. Ventilation is going to be kind of poor as I'm on a budget. At this point I have a modified PC fan for veg shelf (not sealed whatsoever as i'm on 24/0 for veg) and modified 5v desk fan as exhaust for tent, with light black fabric over intake (no intake fan) to block light but allow air flow. Tell me what you think, will post pics as grow progresses. Started may 23 2013 with a few bagseeds, have some master kush seeds (fem) germinating.

 

[khemical7]

Sorry, next couple posts will be 2 weeks worth as i'm just starting to figure out this site. it is now day 15 since placing these bagseeds inso some "Pro-Mix Ultimate Organic Mix". have not started nutes yet as they are still small, (post #3 will be a few day 15 pics). only 3 going now plus one i've given up on. also have 2 master kush seeds from nirvana germing)

 

[khemical7]

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this one is the one i gave up on. this was day 13, and today is no better(very yellow). not taking any mor pics of this one unless a micacle happens. if it doesnt improve at all in a few days i'll probably just put it outside somewhere for the hell of it.View attachment 2690377

 

[khemical7]

V1 (oh yeah.. since they are bagseed i've tagged them as variety. V1, V2, and V3.) is having some issues, have asked for advice in another threadView attachment 2690382
V2 is doing well, but is short(as they all seem to be.. probably all out of a really seedy bud i remember getting that was actually some pretty nice smoke).View attachment 2690383View attachment 2690384View attachment 2690385View attachment 2690386
and V3 is doing O.K. but has some yellowing, and again is very short at just under 2"View attachment 2690389

so that is what i have managed so far at Day 15. let me know what you think, feel free to throw some advice my way, but remember i'm on a very tight budget.

 

[khemical7]

Quick update: saw some nice root from one of my germininating master kush seeds, so I put it in the soil with some thin plastic across the top of the container. Other seed isn't showing much life, putting it in soil tomorrow either way. Hoping to see some life..

 

[khemical7]

Hey, here's an update for anyone who's following ( more pics in a couple days):

I got my kush seeds in the other day, got them germed and planted, both have popped the soil but only one is out of it's seed.
The reason I'm not posting pics is because I fimmed one plant tonight, and am awaiting results before taking more pics. Also because I'm waiting for the other kush to escape it's seed.

Also: I am thinking of flowering under hps and cfl instead of just cfl

 

[khemical7]

hey guys, finally getting around to that update i promised (with pics). nothing too impressive going on with most (remember they are just bagseed), but one is turning out pretty good, and both of my fem Master Kush seeds have sprouted and are on their way. going to do 2 posts right now as i still have to go take some of them. but here's some from the 11th and the 12th:

 

[khemical7]

ok, just got back from taking some fresh pics

V1 is the one i was having problems with, and i still am. (suggestions welcome) probable just going to put her outside.
V2 is going great, still really small, but i topped her a few days ago, so we'll see what she does
V3 is doing ok, topped a few days ago, still small, we'll see what she does.
Both of the Master Kush from Nirvana (ordered from marijuana-seeds-canada.com ) have sprouted and are doing good.
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[khemical7]

No followers?

 

[Ilovebush]

Im all in....very nice...how many weeks so far?

 

[khemical7]

It will be 4 weeks on Thursday for the bagseeds, and 2 weeks on Saturday for the master kush

 

[khemical7]

Are you able to view all my pics? Some are leading me to invalid attachment notices

 

[khemical7]

Update: Yesterday was week 4 (day 28 ), moved 2 of the varieties to the flowering tent, update with pics either tonight or later this weekend

 

[b.real]

plants look great, but what soil are you using? some of the lighter/tinted plants look like they could use a tiny bit of food.

 

[khemical7]

plants look great, but what soil are you using? some of the lighter/tinted plants look like they could use a tiny bit of food.

I am using just a standard soil from local garden centre. It's called Pro Mix - Ultimate Organic Mix.
First time I've used this soil, and yea, I've been having a hell of a time getting the proper nute ratio with this soil. Things have improved, so I've been steadily increasing dosage.

Its also been a few years since my last grow, have had to re-learn lots lol

 

[b.real]

no, youre better than fine, trust me. nute lockout from fertilizer burn is much harder to combat than mild hunger..this is just the start my dude. should be good. make a big enough drink of a mild fertilizer like molasses and water and drench the soil with it, then let her dry out.

i like to start in an "empty" soil so i can mix my own. i mix with an espoma tone and it feeds for 4-6 weeks depending on pot size and how heavy i mixed.

these homemade fertilizers made from easy-to-find materials:

1. 1. Banana Peels - Eating a banana helps replenish lost potassium. Roses love potassium too. Simply throw one or two peels in the hole before planting or bury peels under mulch so they can compost naturally. Get bigger and more blooms.
   2. Coffee grounds – Acid loving plants such as tomatoes, blueberries, roses and azaleas love coffee grounds mixed into the soil, sprinkled on top of the ground before watering, or poured on top of the soil. If using as a soil drench, soak 6 cups of coffee grounds in a 5 gallon bucket of water. Let it sit for 2-3 days and then saturate the soil around your plants.
   3. Egg shells – Wash them first, then crush. Work the shell pieces into the soil near tomatoes and peppers. The calcium helps fend off blossom end rot. Eggshells are 93% calcium carbonate, the same ingredient as lime, a tried and true soil amendment!
   4. Seaweed – Fresh seaweed should be washed well before use to remove salt. Asian markets sell dried seaweed. Both fresh and dried versions are considered excellent soil amendments. Seaweed contains trace elements and actually serves as a food source for soil microbes. Chop up a small bucket of seaweed and add it to 5 gallons of water. Let it sit for 2-3 weeks loosely covered. Use it to drench the soil and foliage. 2 cups work well for a small plant, 4 cups for a medium plants and 6 cups for a large plant. Experiment with amounts. Combine seaweed with other tea fertilizers.
   5. Cornmeal – Contains lots of phosphorus and nitrogen and acts as an effective fungicide. Add a cup of cornmeal to 5 gallons of water. Let it soak for several hours, then strain the liquid so you can add it to a spray bottle. Spray the leaves of plants that are susceptible to fungus. You can combine this cornmeal tea with compost tea for even more benefits.
   6. Molasses – Using molasses in compost tea increases microbes and the beneficial bacteria that microbes feed on. If you want to start out with a simple recipe for molasses fertilizer, mix 1-3 tablespoons of molasses into a gallon of water. Water your plants with this concoction and watch them grow bigger and healthier.
   7. Human Urine – Sounds disgusting, but urine is considered sterile if the body it’s coming from is healthy and free of viruses and infection. High in nitrogen, urea contains more phosphorous and potassium than many of the fertilizers we buy at the store! If serving tomatoes that have been fertilized with pee gives you the “willies”, try it in the compost pile. A good ratio of urine to water would be 1:4. You can collect a cup of urine and pour it into 4 cups of water in a plastic bucket used outside for fertilizing plants. Pour 2 cups around the perimeter of each SMALL plant. For MEDIUM plants add 4 cups and LARGE plants deserve a good 6 cups of your personal home brew.
   8. Grass Clippings – Rich in nitrogen, grass breaks down over time and enhances the soil. Fill a 5 gallon bucket full of grass clippings. You can even add weeds! Weeds soak up nutrients from the soil just as much as grass. Add water to the top of the bucket and let sit, covered for 3 weeks. Stir it once a week. Dilute your grass tea by mixing 1 cup of liquid grass into 10 cups of water. Apply to the base of plants using the same amounts as listed above in the urine recipe.
   9. Chicken, Horse and Cow Manure – With a little effort, you’ll find folks that are giving away composted animal manure for free. Add the composted manure to a small permeable bag made from recycled cloth, e.g., a t-shirt or old towel. Let it steep in the shade for a few days and apply around the perimeter of plants using the ratios above for the seaweed recipe. Bury or discard the used bag.
   10. Cat and Dog Food – Depending on the dog food you recycle, this soil amendment may not be organic. However, even the cheap stuff contains protein and micro-nutrients that benefit the soil. To prepare a garden plot for planting, sprinkle dry pet food on the bed, turn the soil and water. Let it decay naturally. To discourage wildlife from visiting for a snack, cover with cardboard until the food decomposes. The cardboard will also trap moisture and discourage weeds. Make sure the cardboard get wet all the way through and cover with mulch. Water thoroughly every week for four weeks. Soybean meal and alfalfa pellets from the grain store work great too. Sometimes grain stores will sell for cheap or give away spoiled grains. Check the feed for salt content and try not to add pet or animal food considered high in sodium. The AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) recommends dry dog food contain a minimum of 3% sodium to support normal growth and development.
       

 

[khemical7]

well, 90% sure V1 went male, here's some pics.



going to be taking some flower tent pics tonight, will post them as soon as i get time

 

[b.real]

that is a male. females will show a day or two later.

 

[khemical7]

I was really surprised to see preflowers at all, they've been under 24/0 for 4 weeks. Just moved a couple to the flower tent, nothing on either of them yet.

 

[b.real]

I was really surprised to see preflowers at all, they've been under 24/0 for 4 weeks. Just moved a couple to the flower tent, nothing on either of them yet.

must be an automatic strain, or its just stressed from the 24/0 cycle.