2nd attempt with AG3

Cheifin420

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Just started my 2nd attempt with an Aerogarden. First attempt turned male.
Using a GIRL SCOUT COOKIES seed, Started on 12/12, no nutes yet...in a week or 2 I'll be using XNUTRIENTS, maintaing ph with GH PH CONTROLE KIT.
Stay tuned for updates, comments/suggestions are appreciated.
 

HSA

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Chief: good luck but you may still be pissing up stream with that one. I hope I'm wrong. HSA
 

Cheifin420

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I hope your wrong too, last time all seemed well untill it turned male. Had a couple what I believe to be nute issues but hopefully Ive ironed out those issues (last time I started using AG NUTES then switched to XNUTRIENTS, this time I will start and finish with XNUTRIENTS.)
Also, Ive changed grow location from laundry room to big closet under stairs (less interuptions).
But, we'll see. I'll be on here periodically posting updates and asking questions Im sure.
 

Mikeabc

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Chief: good luck but you may still be pissing up stream with that one. I hope I'm wrong. HSA
hate to agree but HSU may be right
ur gonna need a place were ur baby can be in absolute darkness during its night cycle an ur gonna need atleast 4 more cfls

but more important than that the aerograden ya got there may be to small to flower
unless ur just gonna veg for 2 or 3 weeks
 

Cheifin420

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Its in total darkness during night cycle (12/12).
And, last time I attempted with this AG I started using AG light cycle then switched to 12/12 and saw male signs about 1 1/2 weeks after 12/12.
Also, I have couple more lights to add, I planed on doing it a week or so after it sprouts, should I just add them now?
 

HSA

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Its in total darkness during night cycle (12/12).
And, last time I attempted with this AG I started using AG light cycle then switched to 12/12 and saw male signs about 1 1/2 weeks after 12/12.
Also, I have couple more lights to add, I planed on doing it a week or so after it sprouts, should I just add them now?
Chief:I wish there was an easier way, but from what you're doing and asking I’d suggest you RTFB and refer to the following sources:
1. Read: SeeMoreBud’s book, “MARIJUANA BUDS FOR LESS- GROW 8 OZ. OF BUDS FOR LESS THAN $100.”
2. Read: Jorge Cervantes’s book, “MARIJUANA HORTICULTURE THE INDOOR/OUTDOOR MEDICAL GROWER’S BIBLE.”
3. Read: Ed Rosenthal’s, “MARIJUANA GROWER’S HANDBOOK.”
4. You’ll also want to read: Mc Carthy’s book, “GROWING MARIJUANA.”
5. You should also subscribe to, “HIGH TIMES,” magazine. Each issue is chocked full of useful information. .” All these resources are very well written, well illustrated and packed with information that will answer most of your questions before you know to ask them. And I want to add a new book to the list, a 6[SUP]th[/SUP] one: “THE CANNABIS GROW BIBLE- SECOND EDITION,” written by Greg Green. It’s a match to, if not better than, the ones listed above. Doing your homework and consulting these resources will save you and your plants a lot of anxiety before you plant. These forums are great but often they can’t get the information you need to you in a timely fashion. I hope this helps.
 

Mikeabc

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Its in total darkness during night cycle (12/12).
And, last time I attempted with this AG I started using AG light cycle then switched to 12/12 and saw male signs about 1 1/2 weeks after 12/12.
Also, I have couple more lights to add, I planed on doing it a week or so after it sprouts, should I just add them now?
i've read about people going directly to the flowering cycle(12/12) with a seedling but i've also read it wasnt a good idea
may not have anything to do with ur plant turning out to be male but it does play a big role come harvest time

i dont know exactly how much space u have in ur reservoir but i suggest u let ur plant get 2-3 weeks in a 18/6 light schedule
i dont think the aerodraden has a setting for that so u'll need a timer an a separate cord for ur lights. u can get the cord an timer from the aerogarden site but u can a good timer from target for much cheaper
 

Cheifin420

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The 1st attempt (that turned male) was started 17/7 (ag default timer) then I switched to 12/12 (wal-mart timer) around 3 1/2 weeks.

This is my 2nd attempt using this AG and Im starting out 12/12 this time.

However, I DO NOT believe the 1st turned male because of light scheduele. I just read somewhere that starting in 12/12 will keep it smaller and this res is tiny.
heres a couple new pics...
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taken 5/24100_3628.jpg
 

Cheifin420

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taken 5/25

I put a fan on it today (oscilatting on low) and it flopped over so I turned fan off and after an hour or so it perked back up. Need to find a weaker fan
 

Cheifin420

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I wouldnt worry about a fan until it has its second or third set of leafs.
Ive heard mixed opinions about this.
Last time I think I added it a bit late and was told a fan is good to have from the time you start, But, it didnt take well today.
 
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