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Irrefutable

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:-( I have four sprouts. They seem to be doing well. However, they were giving to me. I have no idea what stran they are. I need soil, light, and a box.. Any idea's
 

majek

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welcome to the forums!

For lights, I reccomend a 250watt HPS (High Pressure Sodium) for your first grow. HTGSupply has great prices on lights and other growing accssories. I got my 250w HPS for $99. They have a website and an ebay store. If you are strapped for cash you can also use CFL bulbs from wal-mart or lowes.

For soil, I reccomend FoxFarm OceanForest soil. Cheap and 100% organic, you can find it at most hydro stores and online.

You can use just about anything for a grow box, as long as its clean, and no light escapes out of it.
 

Irrefutable

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Thanks for the reply. I have an box set up in mind. Loft Insulation 400mm x 5m,
Stand for laundry bag& bag, with aB&Q - Ceiling shade and fitting. There about 1 1/2 weeks old. I'm going to have to feed them soon. What should I use? Any suggestions
 

LUDACRIS

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Thanks for the reply. I have an box set up in mind. Loft Insulation 400mm x 5m,
Stand for laundry bag& bag, with aB&Q - Ceiling shade and fitting. There about 1 1/2 weeks old. I'm going to have to feed them soon. What should I use? Any suggestions
no nutes for the first 3 weeks.
and if you have a b&q or homebase near you get some regular scotts top soil(nute free) as it has a neutral ph level(7.0).
mix it with perlite(60% soil 40% perlite).
for feeding start with miracle grow powder(works exellent) that you get at any garden store/b&q or homebase and start feeding them 1/4 strength after about 3 weeks and slowly build up the strength as the weeks go by but never reach full strength with miracle grow as its high in n.p.k.
for flowering nutes i go organic with bio-bizz.


LUDACRIS.
;-)
 

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LUDACRIS

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Thanks, What would be the best sized pots to put them in?

i use the pot up method.
i start with 4" pots for vegging and then transplant into 10" pots before flowering and i stick with that.when the rootball is well established in your 4" pots and the seedlings are about 4" tall with a few sets of leaves then transplant in to your final pots.
there is a rule of thumb quoting "you should allow 1 gallon of soil per foot of plant".
but you can grow big plants in small pots but i prefer to allow plenty room for root growth.
more soil = more root growth = healthier bigger plants.
a 10" pot is good for a 3-5 foot plant height.
LUDA.
;-)
 

Irrefutable

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Just an inquiry... Their about 3weeks old. I've noticed a
little yellow discoloration on the lower leaves.
And i want to increase the growing speed.. any suggestions?:weed:
 

Silentbobs son

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Nature will take it's course. If try to increase the growth with chems, you will kill them. Start with molasses and fish emulsion, 1/2 tbsp Mol. and 1/2 ts[ fish per gallon to start. After a few weeks move up to the full dose of 1 and 1.
 

bobbleheadno

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Why so many questions without ever looking up on the right hand side? - FAQ. Everything you ask is right there. Try looking just a little bit.
 

Irrefutable

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I recently came across a group of plants and they look like they have an Mg deficiency. Also its a group of plants. None of them has flowered yet, but if they flower the males could ruin the crop right?Should I separate them? I need help nursing them back to health.. any suggestions? :neutral:
 

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