30 days old first grow purple erkle

Hi, this is my 1st grow just looking for some feedback on if its going ok, and could anyone tell me if the small sprout on the nodes is male/female. the plants are approx 10-12 inches tall
on an 18/6 cycle my growcupboard is 2.0metres tall 1.5x1.0 wide im using a 250w mh light but have a 250hps bulb ready to be used are they ready to switch to flowering yet thanks for taking time to read and reply

Looking good so far, What kinda soil and nutrients are being used?

soil is stuff used for hanging baskets (miricalegrow) nutrients im using now a 5-3-3 organic plant magic oldtimers ph has been stead between 6.5 an 6.9

should i switch to 12/12 now?

Can't help with soil questions but looks good so far, keep up what you are doing. As for the sex, from the 5th pic, can't tell yet.

Should you switch to 12/12? The plants are ready, they can be switched at any time. The question is are you ready?

Meaning would you be happy with the size of the grow if the plant grew twice to three times it's size right now? Or do you think you have space and can wait a little until the plant gets a little bigger?

What are your goals for your first grow?

Cheers
- SB -

Very nice looking young plants ,
I would not change a thing , your soil has nutes for the veg stage and beyond another month,
As SiliconeBud said , the plants can go 12/12 now , it depends on your space , rule of thumb is twice to 3 times they will gain in height, depending on light source,
There are ways of keeping your plants shorter but that requires a bit more veg time,
very nice though , good stuff.

SiliconeBud said:

Can't help with soil questions but looks good so far, keep up what you are doing. As for the sex, from the 5th pic, can't tell yet.

Should you switch to 12/12? The plants are ready, they can be switched at any time. The question is are you ready?

Meaning would you be happy with the size of the grow if the plant grew twice to three times it's size right now? Or do you think you have space and can wait a little until the plant gets a little bigger?

What are your goals for your first grow?

Cheers
- SB -

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Thx for your reply siliconebud , im not sure that i really have the space for all 3 plants if i wait any longer and i have no where else i can grow, my goals were to see if i could grow my own and cut out the middleman and enjoy the end product thank you for your input mate.......

Clonex said:

Very nice looking young plants ,
I would not change a thing , your soil has nutes for the veg stage and beyond another month,
As SiliconeBud said , the plants can go 12/12 now , it depends on your space , rule of thumb is twice to 3 times they will gain in height, depending on light source,
There are ways of keeping your plants shorter but that requires a bit more veg time,
very nice though , good stuff.

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cheers clonex you mention that there are ways of keeping them shorter, any chance you can fix me up with the info on that as i think if they are going to go 2-3 times bigger im not going to have room thanks again

diddsie said:

cheers clonex you mention that there are ways of keeping them shorter, any chance you can fix me up with the info on that as i think if they are going to go 2-3 times bigger im not going to have room thanks again

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yeah sure,
click on my link below in my signature ,
i use plastic mesh from my garden centre strapped to the pots with cable ties,
look at my pictures, i mainly do it to keep side branches tucked in giving me more space to put more plants side by side, so they are directed upward,
if you do the same but dont cut yours as high and then attach a piece across the top.
as the plant grows toward the mesh, you can push it back down with no ill effect. The lower branches will grow more and also it will help support your plant and buds.
its actually called scrog (screen of green) i just changed it to individual pots instead of one big screen to suit my needs.
i will post pictures later as i am on my mobile right now.
some ppl also top their plants which also works but would require more veg time.
i dont agree with cutting off my plants so for me my way is better.
hope that make sense, zoom in on my photos.

thanks again clonex
WOW............ your grows are great, and im going to incorporate the scrog in my next grow as im going to build a new room im using a 250mh at the mo should i switch to the 250hps as soon as i go 12/12 or stay with mh?

diddsie said:

thanks again clonex
WOW............ your grows are great, and im going to incorporate the scrog in my next grow as im going to build a new room im using a 250mh at the mo should i switch to the 250hps as soon as i go 12/12 or stay with mh?

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up to you umbre , i use both mh and hps in my bloom room.
hps does give off more lumens , but i have multiple lights , so maybe hps would be better for you in bloom.
dont be afraid to push or even bend branches down and let the plant fill up the space under the mesh before you flower, it will still go on for a week even when you switch.
with one 250 this is ideal for you as you will get buds from the lower branches.
need any other help i will if i can.
have fun.

Clonex said:

up to you umbre , i use both mh and hps in my bloom room.
hps does give off more lumens , but i have multiple lights , so maybe hps would be better for you in bloom.
dont be afraid to push or even bend branches down and let the plant fill up the space under the mesh before you flower, it will still go on for a week even when you switch.
with one 250 this is ideal for you as you will get buds from the lower branches.
need any other help i will if i can.
have fun.

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Cheers added you as contact hope thats ok will keep you informed and shout loudly if i have any probs

This is what i was explaining to you , no room re-building required.....

what size is the mesh , and at what stage should i do this?, im guessing it would be able to be done now on mine? if so should i just try on 1 of them incase i go wrong? mine are a month old now

diddsie said:

should i switch to 12/12 now?

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Yup 30 days is good. It'll get 2x bigger or more!

You can put it on now ,
It can't go wrong , Mj plant's are versatile , it will grow how you tell it to,
If you want to stop height , without topping and cutting your plants, you have to either bend them and tie down using Lst(low stress training), or use the screen method , it will grow into all the holes, you can push it down under the screen , the lower buds will recieve more light , the benefits are endless.

are these female clonex or is it to early to tell

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A bit to early to tell,
Nice healthy green though =)

I am on my phone though so its tough to see, when i get to my pc i will zoom in and take another look

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It is too early to tell....wont know until you change the light cycle. they look very healthy though.