OmniSmurfZ
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Ive spent the past week or so reading, watching videos, watching dvds (Jorge Cervantes), and just collecting information in general. So I'm sorry if some of my questions are redundant, but I really did try to collect all the information I could, I just need some of my (somewhat)specific grow questions answered.
Background
I'm living in my parents house (2stories, my room is on the top floor) and they don't know I'm going to be doing this. I know you guys look down on that and say we shouldn't do that etcetc, but I'm pretty sure if my dad knew he wouldn't care too much (although my mom would flip and if my dad knew I don't think he'd want to hide it from my mom). I live in MI and I actually could most likely get medical marijuana if I tired, but then my mom would know and Id be on some list and having to pay for the license and everything and I just don't want to go through that.
The Setup
I bought the 'Veg Box' from pcgrowcase.com (http://www.pcgrowcase.com/vegbox.htm) and also bought 4 26w 2700k CFL bulbs to swap in once my plants are in the vegetative state. I also bought fox farm ocean garden potting soil, fox farm grow big, fox farm big bloom, and fox farm tiger bloom. I also plan on 18/6 to 12/12 for lighting timing.
Questions
Which seeds would you recommand for my first grow? I was looking at getting Nirvana Feminized Seeds - Ice. (http://www.everyonedoesit.com/online_headshop/Nirvana_Feminised_Seeds__Ice.cfm?iProductID=7271) or (http://www.cannabis-seeds-bank.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=137)
What lighting timing should I use? Is 18/6 to 12/12 good or should I do 24/0 to 12/12 or 20/4 to 12/12 or 12/12 whole way.
For cloning... Ive read a lot on cloning, but I was wondering about how I would clone... Since I see you have to take the cutting from the plant in the vegetative state. Heres the scenario... I have my first plant in my grow case in the vegetative state, If I take the clipping and get it growing, but want to switch the light timing eventually for flowering (and the bulbs) then it will make the new clone start to flower prematurely. Then if I have both of them flowering I won't be able to take a clone to keep my process going unless I take a clone of a flowering one and revert it back to vegetative state and then re-flower it, which will waste lots of time if i'm doing that everytime. My Question being... How can I take a clone or 2-3 clones (depending on how many I'll be able to fit in the case) and keep it alive outside the case and just stuck in its current state until i'm ready to harvest what I have and start the new batch? This way Ill only HAVE to buy seeds once unless I want to try new strains... Also w/o it smelling or anything. Oh yea and whats the best cloning/rooting gel, clonex is what I'm currently decided on getting..
Curing/drying the bud once I harvest, how can I do that w/o it smelling since everyone just says to hang them up to dry, although that will cause quite a stink... Would I also have to use the quick drying methods? (http://www.weedsthatplease.com/quickdry.htm)
Pot size. Which size pots or size or type of container do you guys think I should use?
Feeding schedule, just follow the schedule that comes with the fox farm products? (http://foxfarmfertilizer.com/soilfeed.pdf)
Thank you for reading and helping me out everyone, I will be sure to keep everyone posted and keep a journal when I start =).
Background
I'm living in my parents house (2stories, my room is on the top floor) and they don't know I'm going to be doing this. I know you guys look down on that and say we shouldn't do that etcetc, but I'm pretty sure if my dad knew he wouldn't care too much (although my mom would flip and if my dad knew I don't think he'd want to hide it from my mom). I live in MI and I actually could most likely get medical marijuana if I tired, but then my mom would know and Id be on some list and having to pay for the license and everything and I just don't want to go through that.
The Setup
I bought the 'Veg Box' from pcgrowcase.com (http://www.pcgrowcase.com/vegbox.htm) and also bought 4 26w 2700k CFL bulbs to swap in once my plants are in the vegetative state. I also bought fox farm ocean garden potting soil, fox farm grow big, fox farm big bloom, and fox farm tiger bloom. I also plan on 18/6 to 12/12 for lighting timing.
Questions
Which seeds would you recommand for my first grow? I was looking at getting Nirvana Feminized Seeds - Ice. (http://www.everyonedoesit.com/online_headshop/Nirvana_Feminised_Seeds__Ice.cfm?iProductID=7271) or (http://www.cannabis-seeds-bank.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=137)
What lighting timing should I use? Is 18/6 to 12/12 good or should I do 24/0 to 12/12 or 20/4 to 12/12 or 12/12 whole way.
For cloning... Ive read a lot on cloning, but I was wondering about how I would clone... Since I see you have to take the cutting from the plant in the vegetative state. Heres the scenario... I have my first plant in my grow case in the vegetative state, If I take the clipping and get it growing, but want to switch the light timing eventually for flowering (and the bulbs) then it will make the new clone start to flower prematurely. Then if I have both of them flowering I won't be able to take a clone to keep my process going unless I take a clone of a flowering one and revert it back to vegetative state and then re-flower it, which will waste lots of time if i'm doing that everytime. My Question being... How can I take a clone or 2-3 clones (depending on how many I'll be able to fit in the case) and keep it alive outside the case and just stuck in its current state until i'm ready to harvest what I have and start the new batch? This way Ill only HAVE to buy seeds once unless I want to try new strains... Also w/o it smelling or anything. Oh yea and whats the best cloning/rooting gel, clonex is what I'm currently decided on getting..
Curing/drying the bud once I harvest, how can I do that w/o it smelling since everyone just says to hang them up to dry, although that will cause quite a stink... Would I also have to use the quick drying methods? (http://www.weedsthatplease.com/quickdry.htm)
Pot size. Which size pots or size or type of container do you guys think I should use?
Feeding schedule, just follow the schedule that comes with the fox farm products? (http://foxfarmfertilizer.com/soilfeed.pdf)
Thank you for reading and helping me out everyone, I will be sure to keep everyone posted and keep a journal when I start =).