First grow attempt

Hey everyone!

I recently started a new hobby more like an obsession with growing.
With my limited funds I'll be using CFLs only as you can tell by my username. I'll try to keep my journal update with progress and pics daily/weekly. My grow is 22 days in sorry for late start with the journal but I didint think the plant was going to make it due to heating issues in my garage, so I moved her into a A/C controlled sun room hopefully she makes it( hopefully it turns out to be a she ). Since this is my first time any advice, suggestions would be more than welcome & appreciated. Here is a list of my setup, unfortunately with my limited funds I will be only growing 1 plant, seeds are expensive also the chance of never receiving them I wouldn’t like to take that risk.

Strain
1 bag weed seed (found in a hydro bud)

Lights
5 85Watt 6500K CFL ( HUGE BULB ) if interested in these bulbs message me I have the hook up on them.
4 65Watt 2700K CFL.
I'll use the 3:1 ratio for veg and 4:1 for flowering

Soil
Fox Farms Ocean Forest w/ 30% added perlite

Nutrients
Roots Organic
Buddha Grow (Veg & Flower)
Buddha Bloom ( Flower)
Trinity ( Veg & Flower )
Extreme Serene ( Foliar spray )

Water
Tap water w/ adjusted PH level to 7

Fans ( No filter yet, can’t find an inexpensive one)
2x 6"inch booster ducting fans 1 for intake 1 for exhaust
2 oscillating fans 1 Small 1 Big

Grow Tent
4x2x5 Mylar grow tent ( Shipped arriving soon )

I think I might have transplanted way to early.... the plants growth slowed down I figured it was the jiffy cup so I transplanted hopefully it wasnt too early.

Pictures!!
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Nah you didnt transplant to early cuz i transplant in a like 5 days before and yours look at least 1 to 2 weeks b4 you transplanted

Good to know! You relieved my stress, thanks bra!

Haha I made so many mistakes on my first grow and now on second made more mistakes... don't cut any leaves unless they are dying lol my first plant died

Pure CFLS said:

I recently started a new hobby more like an obsession with growing.

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I know what you mean, its infectious isn't it.

I've been putting my plant outside during the day and inside at night with the CFLS to try n accelerate the growth, 23 days and the plant is so damn tiny compared to others lol.

I don't think you should do that you should do that... The plant needs stability either keep it outside or inside and also that will promote pests

Day 25 update**

Leaves a lil droopy haven't watered soil yet still moist from transplant, side note Tent is almost here but still no seeds

Tent has arrived I'll post pictures up once I have it up tonight plant has exploded with new sets of leaves I'll post some pics of them too!

Looks good man...good luck

Pure CFLS said:

I've been putting my plant outside during the day and inside at night with the CFLS to try n accelerate the growth, 23 days and the plant is so damn tiny compared to others lol.
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you can introduce mites to your grow area doing that.

Once you think you have everything set up correctly....... something else happens

Good news first
TENT HAS ARRIVED (Pictures Below)

Bad news
No Seeds ( still 1 plant )
My 6 inch duct facs only fit in the exhaust vents of the tent
Temps are running up into the 90's

Have to order a 4 inch intake fan..... or a portable AC unit now that sounds nice

DAY 26 since sprouting

scroglodyte said:

you can introduce mites to your grow area doing that.

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Thank you guys for the tips on outside during the day and inside at night... I'm strickly indoors now that I've got my tent =)

It's good to have a obsession with growing...Just don't over love them to death.

I just can't seem to keep the temp down in the tent which is in a enclosed patio is my only option a portable ac unit?

Pure CFLS said:

Once you think you have everything set up correctly....... something else happens

Good news first
TENT HAS ARRIVED (Pictures Below)

Bad news
No Seeds ( still 1 plant )
My 6 inch duct facs only fit in the exhaust vents of the tent
Temps are running up into the 90's

Have to order a 4 inch intake fan..... or a portable AC unit now that sounds nice

DAY 26 since sprouting
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Sup bro. Looks like the making for a good grow ya gotz. You could try a bowl of ice water in front and even behind the fan. Home depot and such have 6'' to 4'' reducers for your 6" fan. cheap

Liking your set up.. CFL rock it bro... SubD + rep

**Update**

Week 4 ( Day 28 )

I'm thinking about going into flowering any advice, thoughts would be awesome thank you guys for all of your help!!

those are 4 weeks old and you want to go into flowering, I'd advise you to reconsider.

I'd say let her veg...I got impatient with my first two plants and flipped em waaaaay early....patience is key I've learned

deffinetly let them veg atleast 4 more weeks