MonkeyPickAss
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All bad advice. Damp and moist are synonyms so that was just a silly comment. Also dont be spraying your plant 3-4x a day. If you really feel the need to spray your plant do it at lights out.
First Grow
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KRSTEK
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Well it seemed too wet for me and I had no issues with mist spraying Autos to help keep up humidity also because they do intake water from the leaves while developing the roots. Lights out well some like to go 24/0 ....on Autos
Sure too much water on the leaves would have the opposite effect and slow down root development but too much water in soil will drown them. Let it dry out a bit and the roots will extend themselves to seek out water.
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BlueRidgeGrower
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The average humidity is in the low 40s to high 30s. My tent stays pretty steady at 82 degrees Fahrenheit. I have 2 100 watt cfls I'm also using for the plant when it gets bigger. My other plant never sprouted so I'm rolling with one this go around as well.
KRSTEK
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During VEG keep humidity high from 40-70, I kept mine @ 60, higher humidity can increase chance of mold if not well ventilated.
BlueRidgeGrower
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If higher humidity is bad then isn't it good that I have low humidity? Should I just keep it where it's at then?
KRSTEK
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Based upon stages yes but Veg stage it's usually best for plant development to have a higher humidity level. Where i'm at my Humidity is 55-70 so I had to get a Dehumidifier to lower it, so it was ok even perfect for Veg but after 3 weeks I have it around 45. This also helped growth cause less humid more the roots work and less chance of mold or fungus.
I hear of people in need to do the oposite because where they live they have like 20 Humidity level so they have to raise it. Based upon where U at can change the situation unless u got a lock tight grow room where u control heat , lights and humidity
Half the time I don't even use to grow room/tent to make them go through veg so I adjust my plants based upon their and my surroundings
But a good grow box where you keep them from start to finish is the ideal thing to do indoors cause then you have total control over them with lights, heat, humidity airflow etc.
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BlueRidgeGrower
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BlueRidgeGrower
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Today's updates. 5th day since it's popped up. Picking up its second set of leaves now.
BlueRidgeGrower
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update of today. Looks good to me? Judging by the lack of "what the fuck are you doing?!" Posts I assume I'm doing decent.
BlueRidgeGrower
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Welcome any tip, tricks and or advice. Anyone and everyone please chime in.
BlueRidgeGrower
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Here's my update for today. So it's producing third set of leaves. Except there's 4 this time whereas there has been 2 before this. Sooooo. Is this normal?hoping they're growing strong.
Ares2389
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I have done the same too so much research and reading.
Good luck with your first grow. I haven't started mine yet. But have a similar size and light setup so it will be fun to watch.
cannabisweedPotNerd
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A lot of difference. But it is a lot of fun
BlueRidgeGrower
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Today's updates!
OldMedUser
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Your link worked and I read this whole thread. You're doing good so far and those four leaves will likely just be two. They can look a little funny when they first emerge.
Don't trust that meter for pH. I've had one for years. Handy for checking for moisture further down so you don't overwater. That little plant probably has a tap root 4x as long as it is tall if not longer so don't worry if the top inch or so of the soil is dry. That leads to overwatering and root rot keeping it wet to the top. Get used to the weight of the pot and let it get pretty light before you water it unless you see some drooping in the plant first. After it gets a bit bigger keep track of how long it goes between waterings.
With an auto you want it in it's biggest pot from the start to get the most size out of them. I've been growing them for a while but more for breeding purposes than yields and they stay small in small pots for sure.
The light meter on that probe doesn't tell you much but is useful for finding areas that can use a bit more light by comparing light levels. A foot under my 1000W HPS it's right off the scale over 2000 then I checked under my 8 fluoro tubes and it barely hit 200 a foot away so I yanked that out and put a 400MH over the vegging plants. They're getting too tall so as soon as I can crop a couple plants in a week or so I'll repot them and move them in for flowering.
You seem to be off to a good start. You get an exhaust fan yet? A 4" inline fan should pull enough if it has a fairly good cfm rate. Figure about 1/2 the rated cfm with a filter attached. If you used a 6" carbon filter with the 4" fan you would get better air flow and the filter will last twice as long. Even one plant can stink up the whole house and yard depending on strain.
Don't trust that meter for pH. I've had one for years. Handy for checking for moisture further down so you don't overwater. That little plant probably has a tap root 4x as long as it is tall if not longer so don't worry if the top inch or so of the soil is dry. That leads to overwatering and root rot keeping it wet to the top. Get used to the weight of the pot and let it get pretty light before you water it unless you see some drooping in the plant first. After it gets a bit bigger keep track of how long it goes between waterings.
With an auto you want it in it's biggest pot from the start to get the most size out of them. I've been growing them for a while but more for breeding purposes than yields and they stay small in small pots for sure.
The light meter on that probe doesn't tell you much but is useful for finding areas that can use a bit more light by comparing light levels. A foot under my 1000W HPS it's right off the scale over 2000 then I checked under my 8 fluoro tubes and it barely hit 200 a foot away so I yanked that out and put a 400MH over the vegging plants. They're getting too tall so as soon as I can crop a couple plants in a week or so I'll repot them and move them in for flowering.
You seem to be off to a good start. You get an exhaust fan yet? A 4" inline fan should pull enough if it has a fairly good cfm rate. Figure about 1/2 the rated cfm with a filter attached. If you used a 6" carbon filter with the 4" fan you would get better air flow and the filter will last twice as long. Even one plant can stink up the whole house and yard depending on strain.
BlueRidgeGrower
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So I have a 4 inch fan acting as an exhaust fan but due to the remoteness of my location and lack of visitors I'm skipping carbon filter. I just bought a 4 inch fan and put it in my exhaust vent and hung it up to hold it there. It keeps my humidity and temp down pretty good. And everything I've read on northern lights says it's a pretty low stink strain to begin with. I am also getting a 4 inch rotating fan or 6 inch if they don't make 4 inch for inside the tent to blow on the plant.Your link worked and I read this whole thread. You're doing good so far and those four leaves will likely just be two. They can look a little funny when they first emerge.
Don't trust that meter for pH. I've had one for years. Handy for checking for moisture further down so you don't overwater. That little plant probably has a tap root 4x as long as it is tall if not longer so don't worry if the top inch or so of the soil is dry. That leads to overwatering and root rot keeping it wet to the top. Get used to the weight of the pot and let it get pretty light before you water it unless you see some drooping in the plant first. After it gets a bit bigger keep track of how long it goes between waterings.
With an auto you want it in it's biggest pot from the start to get the most size out of them. I've been growing them for a while but more for breeding purposes than yields and they stay small in small pots for sure.
The light meter on that probe doesn't tell you much but is useful for finding areas that can use a bit more light by comparing light levels. A foot under my 1000W HPS it's right off the scale over 2000 then I checked under my 8 fluoro tubes and it barely hit 200 a foot away so I yanked that out and put a 400MH over the vegging plants. They're getting too tall so as soon as I can crop a couple plants in a week or so I'll repot them and move them in for flowering.
You seem to be off to a good start. You get an exhaust fan yet? A 4" inline fan should pull enough if it has a fairly good cfm rate. Figure about 1/2 the rated cfm with a filter attached. If you used a 6" carbon filter with the 4" fan you would get better air flow and the filter will last twice as long. Even one plant can stink up the whole house and yard depending on strain.
BlueRidgeGrower
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And yea I saw HLG's comparison grow of his autos in a 1 gal 2 gal and 3 gal grow bag. I think I have a 3 gal or close. Definitely wanted a bigger pot.
furious248
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Your on your way, your set up is almost like mine.. however im going for 4 auto ak48 in that space (as you know).
I will be training them to get the most coverage from the led then when floweing begins i will be packing that tent with so many cfl's my plants will look like christmas trees
I will be training them to get the most coverage from the led then when floweing begins i will be packing that tent with so many cfl's my plants will look like christmas trees
BlueRidgeGrower
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Kinda my plan.
BlueRidgeGrower
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She's getting bigger!
