Starting a Grow

JAYGEE · May 12, 2008

Well this is my 1st actual grow. With help from a trustable knowlegable friend a book & a high school friend who runs a Hydro store, my grow has started.

After germing 3 days I have 8 pretty little seedlings. (Bagseed to see if I can handle something better)

Right now they are growing in Grodan's mini grow cubes
and Im using Botanicare's Pure Blend Pro Grow. 1 1/2 tsp. per gallon.
They are on a 18/6 veg cycle.
Under 2 32w 5000k Flourecent lights
Mylar behind the plants and infront of said plants

I planted inthe mini cubes 2 days ago and have shot up at least 1 inch since yesterday.

My set up is ghetto, but it should work for me right now.

Ill get pics when im off of work.

dont laugh

They are 3 days old.

Picasso345 · May 12, 2008

Sounds like you are in a perfect position. I would love to have a friend with a Hydro store. Is he giving you a nice discount?

korvette1977 · May 12, 2008

Good luck... post some pic's along the way and show the the garden... Grow On

JAYGEE · May 12, 2008

Picasso345 said:
Sounds like you are in a perfect position. I would love to have a friend with a Hydro store. Is he giving you a nice discount?

A semi good one so far. Botanicare and Grodan I only spent $25 ( 1/2 off)

I know I will be needing better lights but I have a little time and with my son fracturing his leg money is a little tight. Thanks G.B. for my stimulis check that bought me a few things i needed for this.

JAYGEE · May 12, 2008

One question, When watering. I see that I am going to be watering every 2 days seeing how the upper cubes dry out. Do I use nutes every watering or every 2nd watering. I plan on doing a little experiment with the grow cubes minus the seedling and to see how fast the top/bottom dry out under the light.

MDgrow · May 12, 2008

I believe every water, but I'm not for sure. The cfl's will be fine for veg, so don't have to worry about hps yet.

JAYGEE · May 12, 2008

MDgrow said:
I believe every water, but I'm not for sure. The cfl's will be fine for veg, so don't have to worry about hps yet.

But definatly HPS for flowering? or MH?

MDgrow · May 12, 2008

hps is best for flowering IMO. But if you have both, use hps for most of flower then the last 2 weeks of flowering replace it with the MH. I say this because with the hps you will get best growth and yield overall, but for those last 2 weeks, the MH lamp emits more UVB light resulting in better THC content. Better potency =)

JAYGEE · May 12, 2008

MDgrow said:
hps is best for flowering IMO. But if you have both, use hps for most of flower then the last 2 weeks of flowering replace it with the MH. I say this because with the hps you will get best growth and yield overall, but for those last 2 weeks, the MH lamp emits more UVB light resulting in better THC content. Better potency =)

Sweet! thanks for the info I will need it!!

JAYGEE · May 12, 2008

I came home in a hurry, rushed to get my digi to tale pics and spray bottle. ran to my grow room.

and

BAM!

I have to wait another hour till my lights come on.

Picasso345 · May 12, 2008

It's only during flowering you have to make sure they get uninterrupted sleep. You can bother them at night during veg all you want. Some people run lights 24 hours a day.

JAYGEE · May 12, 2008

Added some pics.

JAYGEE · May 13, 2008

How long do I keep them in veg for?

a certain height? Certain nodes high?

thnx for stopping by

Picasso345 · May 13, 2008

JAYGEE said:
How long do I keep them in veg for?

a certain height? Certain nodes high?

thnx for stopping by

Most people go by height. The longer you veg, the better your yield, but plants will at least double in size and some strains grow three times as tall during flowering. So when the plant is 1/3 of your usable space tall, then it's time to veg.

MDgrow · May 13, 2008

Picasso345 said:
Most people go by height. The longer you veg, the better your yield, but plants will at least double in size and some strains grow three times as tall during flowering. So when the plant is 1/3 of your usable space tall, then it's time to veg.

lol you mean flower =P

JAYGEE · May 13, 2008

lol i didnt even notice that and I read it a few times.

JAYGEE · May 13, 2008

Here are some pics from today. Grew at least 1/4-1/2 inch since yesterday

I have a few more growing they are a just a little behind. but doing well

MDgrow · May 13, 2008

They look nice and healthy keep it up!

Picasso345 · May 14, 2008

MDgrow said:
lol you mean flower =P

Yep, thanks.

JAYGEE · May 17, 2008

Well today i am exactly 1 week since i started the girls in veg.

im going to get some pics now. brb

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