Hod928's Micro Grow CFL Short Stuff #1

Hey everyone here goes my first grow! I had this posted over in the Indoor forum before I noticed the Grow Journal section. Gonna combine my first thread here and use this one for know on.



Day 1-
The Box itself is 24"x15"x 24" both intake and outtake fans and a 125w CFL. I will be using more lights as side lighting as the grow gets going. For Nutes I have the FoxFarm Trio and soil the FoxFarm Ocean Forest.

I guess we can consider this day 1 (yay ) I have the seed soaking in water for 24 hours and then will be moving it to paper towels if it does not pop in that amount of time. The seed will be planted in a small pot to begin with and then transplanted into the bigger container seen above and will live its life in that container. I will be using LST to help keep her short and bushy.


Day 2-



My little girl sprouted over night, socked in water for about 22-23 hours. (sorry forgot to get a taproot photo) I got her planted in her new home for 2-3 weeks before I move her to the bigger and final container for the rest of the grow.

Any tips to keep my little seedling happy?

Also wanted to add that is it going to be under 24/0 until it pops soil then going 20/4 entire grow


Im looking forward to growing with you guys and learning all the wonderful knowledge you have to offer!

Day 3-

Top few inches were dry so I gave the girl some more water. Checked the PH of the run off and it was 6.7. I will admit I don't have the nicest PH meter it only cost me 15$. A nice high quality one is definitely in my future list. Looking forward to when she pops threw the soil!

Few questions today?

1. Should I cut a bottle to put over the top of the seedling to help with humidity?

2.Once she does pop threw the soil how long should I wait to move the lights closer? Right now there about 5-6 inches from the top of the soil.


Added bonus picture of my basil!

Day 4-

So far so good on doing a daily check in, hopefully I don't start to slack off in the upcoming days haha.

Still nothing threw the soil yet, hoping Friday or Saturday will be the get I get to place my eyes on her. Added just a dash of water around the edges of the pot as it was starting to separate from the side. Also added the sandwich bag to help with humidity and the soil drying out so fast.

How did it end up?