Before I get to the boring (and vague) stuff, I just wanted to say that I've been lurking here for a few weeks, ever since my girl got a "free bag of schwag" with a glass piece she bought in Manhattan.
Of course it had seeds, so as people who enjoys growing plants in our apartment(we have a LOT), we decided to germinate them and see what happens. In the time I've spent here to educate myself, I've learned a lot, and felt that it was only right to join, and maybe contribute if I can.
If I had a grow journal, it would be titled, 'Fast and Loose - what happens when you do everything on instinct' ...I think that sums up my grow style.
Still, things are looking good.
I will eventually post pictures.
It's been a little over a week now, and I have 3 plants 6" plants. They all seem to be doing well, but in different ways. I can't say that I've done anything special, other than having experience with other horticultural efforts in the past, so i have no good tips to offer, and no clue if these babies will die in a month -I'll do my best though.
I've germinated seeds, and planted seeds, but as far as the tech stuff, I'm not paying much attention. no worries, you're not gonna get a frantic thread from me asking what the hell I did wrong.
My grow set-up? Windows and sun.
I have a top floor railroad apartment that gets sun all day, and that's all I've been using as far as lighting goes. Nothing special that I know about the soil except that it has worked extremely well with all the other plants we've grown (will post pictures once I'm comfortable)
We always have a bottles of water that sit overnight, to water all of our other plants, so I think I'm doing ok there. We don't have hard water, but I know nothing about the ph of it.
Actually, I know nothing at all, but I'm gonna figure it out one way or another!
As of now, I'm growing in my windows, but know that this can't continue as they get larger. Hopefully I'll learn some tips on how to make the transition to a more "secure" location in my place.
As for now, it's just nice to watch them grow -almost over night- into what I believe are very pretty plants.
If I get anything "usable" out of them, it'll be a bonus. I have an excellent hook up with excellent shit, so this grow is more of a hobby right now.
If I have any information or insight, I'll share it, but mainly I'll be reading and educating myself.
I'm all about learning on my own, and finding there's no better way then trial and error -unless your smoke depends on a quality grow the first time out.
Anyway, just wanted to show myself, but doubt I'll be a big part of the community -knowledge-wise anyway.
Sorry if this was a long and rambling first post, but like I said, I have a good hook-up
...Sooooo, we'll see what happens. Thanks for everything so far. This site has been a valuable learning tool, and I hope I can get the most from it.