its unfair

b00linib

Active Member

Apr 25, 2009

• #1

Why does every 1 elses week old plants look biger then mine, i still got the rounded leaves ?

 

lazy88

Active Member

Apr 25, 2009

• #2

hard to say without knowing,how your growing them.lights,water,etc....

 

b00linib

Active Member

Apr 25, 2009

• #3

40W FLURO, using tap water, good soil, ventilation is ok (not the best)

 

SD202

Member

Apr 25, 2009

• #4

b00linib said:

40W FLURO, using tap water, good soil, ventilation is ok (not the best)

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filter your water n check the PH. I believe a ph problem can stunt the growth

 

Hash Lover

Well-Known Member

Apr 25, 2009

• #5

If you could post pics of your grow and give us all the info you can, soil, hydro. What kind of soil if you are using that. What nutes you plan to use ect. Lighting what type and how long per day. Anything you can think of that might help us to help you.

 

Twistyman

Well-Known Member

Apr 25, 2009

• #6

Don't worry about that... everyones growing different ways... if its not dead you're in the game... it may just be a slow starter.......

*If you use tap water let sit 24hrs to evaporate chlorine... sorry if you already do... Luck.

 

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scottw420

Member

Apr 25, 2009

• #7

who cares good ph test kits?

 

Hash Lover

Well-Known Member

Apr 25, 2009

• #8

Is your tap water city or well?? It is best to buy distilled or RO water if you can.

 

Hash Lover

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Apr 25, 2009

• #9

scottw420 said:

who cares good ph test kits?

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General Hydroponics makes a good test kit. Way better than strips IMO. Get a cheap meter if you can.

 

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scottw420

Member

Apr 25, 2009

• #10

are the ones at hom depot any good?

 

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scottw420

Member

Apr 25, 2009

• #11

how much light watt wise should 4 plants get and can i grow them on grow lux bulbs?

 

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superstash

Member

Apr 25, 2009

• #12

probably the size of the pots you're using. if you start them in 5gal buckets they are muc hbigger after a week than if started in rockwool cubes or smalll pots


for the test kits you need something that will let you know if in the ranges of 5.5-6.5 or a little broader, but pools usually have 6.4 the lowest so they aren't very useful. Order some cheap strips or a more expensive digital meter, or just bank on the fact that most tap water is 6.5. Digital meter is best though, I need one too.

 

Hash Lover

Well-Known Member

Apr 25, 2009

• #13

But don't start your plants in 5 gal buckets. Best to start small. A 12 or 16 oz cup is fine to start. The right soil mix can make all the difference. I love the Foxfarm Ocean Forest soil. Great for getting them started.