Gathering information before 1st attempt @ growing.

SCC Kris

Member
Hey roll it up community I have really been inspired by the art of Marijuana cultivation. I have been lurking in the forums and I finally want to ask some questions and hopefully you guys can help me out. I really want to do my first grow and I have actually ordered some Seedsman White Widow seeds from Attitude, 10x reg and test my luck with getting females, and it game with 2 fem White Widows, so I have those 2 females for sure if worst comes to worst. I've read a lot of good about that strain, and the descriptions just got me wet. :weed:

Questions will be put in bold and highlighted red, if anyone can help me out It will be much appreciated.
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I work around weed all day so I am not surprised why I am so eager to grow and learn more about it, I work at a Dispensary in California and come across seeds every once and a while. I took 3 random seeds that I found home and germinated them, I used the paper towel method and they sprouted in 24-48 hours. It was a big rush! When I start my official grow, I would like to do everything correctly, yes the paper towel method worked, but is there any other methods out there that worked better for you guys? I have read about people using sand paper to weaken and speed up the germination, does that really work? :?:
My experimented seeds sprouted and I was very eager so i planted them in some miracle gro soil, mixed with seedling start soil stuff. The seeds only had like half an inch of root. It took 2-3 days to penetrate soil, is that a long time? How long should the root be before we plant them? Is foxfarm a good option for soil? I read somewhere people use root cube thingys, is that worth the time and extra money? :?:
My current seedlings are about 5 inches tall and they all looks pretty healthy, they are under 24 hour light, and when they are big enough I plan to put them out in the shade to harden and then transition them to full sun. How do seasons work in California, when are bad/good times to grow outdoor, Southern California to be specific.
I am using a light my uncle lent me that he was not using, I was wondering which light would be good and not to pricey for seedlings, clones, and early veg before outdoor sun.

Those are all my questions for now, I know it's a lot to read but a majority of people on this forum seem to be happy to help. Looking forward to seeing responses. More questions as I go along so I can plan a successful grow for my White Widows. Pics of the seedlings that I started for fun will also be posted later:leaf:. Thank you in advanced if you took the time to read this (: Happy smokingbongsmilie
 

SenorBrownWater

Well-Known Member
the sandpaper thing is silly imo...
2-3 days is normal..
don't use FFOF to start seeds...
imo rockwool cube are for clones...(there is no advantage i can think of)
put out plants in may/june (i do it earlier,but i use lights outside)
harvest is sep-nov...depending on strain....
seeds dont need light till they break the surface...then i use t5s then i goto 400w MH for pre-veg
 

Laney

Well-Known Member
I bought some seeds for next year. I want to be absolutely certain they sprout. I hope someone chimes in on the best method. I am thinking 24 hours in water followed by the paper towel method.
 

SCC Kris

Member
Yeah I was thinking FFOF when they get bigger and I transplant them from cups to pots. When they are seedlings im thinking seedstarting mix from miracle fro. Ok so you suggest rockwool for clones and not for seeds. T5 for when they break surface ? I need to read more about light they seem so complex. Thanks for your input man.
 

SCC Kris

Member
Agreed man that's probably what I am going to do also ! I watched a video about the sandpaper method thats why I was curious as to what more experienced growers what say about it. Goodluck with your grow next year man (: Thanks for the response
 

SenorBrownWater

Well-Known Member
just use a shop light..the 4 foot kind from home depot...i used them for a few years when i was starting....they are like $10...
 

SCC Kris

Member
Alright Senor thanks for the advice, Ill be sure to check home depot out once i get out of work. How long will those shop lights be enough for the babies ?
 

SenorBrownWater

Well-Known Member
depends on things like....how big of plants you want...are you on 215 and your county cool with outdoor grows?
since your just starting i would just use the shop light...then bring them outside (in shade)
if you want bigger plants you could get a 400w-600w and veg for longer before putting them outside...
also bigger pots/holes mean more roots...more roots means bigger plants....
 

SCC Kris

Member
Yupyup 714 Socal Im pretty sure we can grow no problem, 400w-600w t5? I want bigger plants. Yeah i want to end them up in maybe 5 gallon pots?

Oh and I +repped you (:
 

SenorBrownWater

Well-Known Member
yeah for 5 gallon buckets you are fine with just a shop light....(i am running 100 and 65 gallon pots)
you would have a better season if you used 18 gallon totes....

why you no start with clones? imo seeds are a lot more work....
 

SCC Kris

Member
I have those 3 from seeds for fun which are already sprouted, I can get some clones thought should I experiment with some clones and start the White Widow seeds later on?

If I were to use 18 gallon totes how old or how tall would they be when I put them in there?
 

SenorBrownWater

Well-Known Member
there are some tricks to clones....most dispensaries keep the clones on a 24 on 0 off light schedule...

so with the light you need to get them on a more natural schedule....like 16/8...check how much day light you will get on June first..
that will be your goal..every few days take away a hour of light....

you could just buy clones and thrown them in the totes outside...but it will stress them a bit and they will grow slow for a few weeks...
if you get your clones and keep them inside for a month they will get bigger...all this is imo....just how i would do it...it's best to get other people's input as well.....
 
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