First timer-looking for any advice(pics)

exzile

exzile

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k well i just started growing and ima a poor dude so i had to buy the CHEAP STUFF. and i hope this stuff works. ive been growing these babies for like 2-3weeks now, and they look good, but idk if my cheap setup is gonna make me run into problems. if anyone can tell me if theres anything wrong with this setup or any way i can improve it, tell me.
 
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kindprincess

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exzile said:
k well i just started growing and ima a poor dude so i had to buy the CHEAP STUFF. and i hope this stuff works. ive been growing these babies for like 2-3weeks now, and they look good, but idk if my cheap setup is gonna make me run into problems. if anyone can tell me if theres anything wrong with this setup or any way i can improve it, tell me.
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lol, damn hippies :mrgreen:

pix?
 
rolln1up

rolln1up

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Watch water levels. One plant per pot. Keep it really close add some more light. Yes your setup could possible grow some bud
 
exzile

exzile

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thats a 24inch floro with those 2 kinds of bulbs needed. and i water my plants like every 4=5 hours cuz i just cant stop lookin at the babies.:D
 
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danieljk91

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Damn dude those bottom plants are stretching you gotta get that light up close and personal w/ them... Not necessarily MORE light just wayyyyyy closer. My light is only like 2-3 inches away... sooner or later that plant wont be able to stay up b/c the stem will stretch to far... if you get it close the leaves will grow out and it'll become bushier instead of stemmy.

And bushes are the way to go.
 
SayNoToDrugs

SayNoToDrugs

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Get id of the foil man, i have never heard the words "good results" and "foil" in the same sentence. It will cook your plant when it gets bigger.

And for them seedling, a 16oz disposable cup for each plant will work just as good. So that way you can save room.

But i am worried you wont have enough light when it is time to bud.

And what you trrying to accomplish by putting glue on a broken brick. lol
 
blonddie07

blonddie07

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stop watering them so much.. you will kill the plant. let the soil dry out then water.. and keep repeating.
 
DankHerb

DankHerb

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yah man, foil is gaaarbage.
if you can't afford actual mylar in a giant roll.
at Walmart in the camping area there is mylar emergency blankets for only like 1.98
 
DankHerb

DankHerb

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no way.
no plant food yet.
give them some in about 2-3 weeks, and only maybe half the recommended amount especially if using cheap chemical fertz.
 
mal_crane

mal_crane

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Just my opinion but I'd say ditch the flouro's and wire yourself a CFL setup if you want to grow cheap and have it worth your while. In the mean time get those flouro's right down to the tops of those plants.And lose the tin foil too it creates hot spots and burns your plants. Make sure you only have one plant per pot as well or the roots will try to kill each other off. They shouldn't need any plant food for at least a couple weeks yet.
 
exzile

exzile

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ok im a newbie. so whats a CFL setup and could i get a link to where i could buy them(maybe homedepot link). and should i keep my lights on all the time with no dark or should i do a 12/12 time
 
mrskitz

mrskitz

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12/12 is for flowering,so 24/0 or 18/6,put something under them stretched seedlings to raise um upto the light,and dont keep watering,let the soil dry out a little,just mist ya seedlings!u should get rid of that foil and you will need more lights in my opinion.that lights ok for seedlings but you need better for vegging and flowering.
 
ViRedd

ViRedd

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exzile said:
k well i just started growing and ima a poor dude so i had to buy the CHEAP STUFF. and i hope this stuff works. ive been growing these babies for like 2-3weeks now, and they look good, but idk if my cheap setup is gonna make me run into problems. if anyone can tell me if theres anything wrong with this setup or any way i can improve it, tell me.
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How can anyone answer your question with the information you provided in the above post? For example, what do you mean by "cheap stuff?" Are you using a 60 watt reading light that's just hanging from a socket?

Need more info.

Vi
 
mal_crane

mal_crane

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CFL's are compact flourescent bulbs they are cheap to buy and put out more lumens than conventional floros. And the plants grow alot better. If you spent 10 or 15 dollars you would have plenty of cfl's for a cheap grow. Using 24 hr light can give you more males than you will like. Use 18/6 for vegging or if you're more daring and want small plants and a small harvest you can use 12/12 from the beginning.
 
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