ownfive
Well-Known Member
I already posted this in the CFL section so a mod can take it down if they see fit- Im just trying to get some feed back.
This is my first time growing and I will try to include as much information as possible (including my embarrassing mistakes). Please feel free to give comments or advice.
I have wanted to grow for a long time but never had a secure spot. Now I have a new apartment with a perfect closet- Im pretty sure the last tenants used it for growing as well. I got about 20 seeds of some nice purple bud from a friend. I started germinating the seeds in a damp paper towel. I put it on a plate with saran wrap on it in side an empty cereal box. All went well until my roommate/grow partner put the box on top of a lamp to keep it warm and essentially baked the seeds. Ill have to keep him away from the hands on work from now on.
I re-germinated 15 seeds and planted them in organic miracle grow. I know miracle grow is not the best, so I plan on getting some Fox Farm when I transfer them into a bigger pot. For lights I got 2 hanging ballasts with 2 40 watt bulbs in each (160 watts total), and 2 100 watt CFL lights (360 watts grand total). I have a fan going and it seems well ventilated. After looking at grow guides and journals on here I think I need more lights. Until I can buy more I've moved the plants right up to the light. The plants have been up for 3/4 days now..
I've attached pictures of my progress so far.. what do you think?
(the last 2 photos are how it is now) Any suggestions on what kind of lights to get?
This is my first time growing and I will try to include as much information as possible (including my embarrassing mistakes). Please feel free to give comments or advice.
I have wanted to grow for a long time but never had a secure spot. Now I have a new apartment with a perfect closet- Im pretty sure the last tenants used it for growing as well. I got about 20 seeds of some nice purple bud from a friend. I started germinating the seeds in a damp paper towel. I put it on a plate with saran wrap on it in side an empty cereal box. All went well until my roommate/grow partner put the box on top of a lamp to keep it warm and essentially baked the seeds. Ill have to keep him away from the hands on work from now on.
I re-germinated 15 seeds and planted them in organic miracle grow. I know miracle grow is not the best, so I plan on getting some Fox Farm when I transfer them into a bigger pot. For lights I got 2 hanging ballasts with 2 40 watt bulbs in each (160 watts total), and 2 100 watt CFL lights (360 watts grand total). I have a fan going and it seems well ventilated. After looking at grow guides and journals on here I think I need more lights. Until I can buy more I've moved the plants right up to the light. The plants have been up for 3/4 days now..
I've attached pictures of my progress so far.. what do you think?
(the last 2 photos are how it is now) Any suggestions on what kind of lights to get?
