New to growing, saying hello!

[insomniaczzz]

Alot of us are new growers here which I think is awesome. We are all learning more every day with the help of the more seasoned we have here. Great experience.

It's a testament to this GWE site, that even us newbies seem like old hands at it. Plus I have to say, the saying "It's called weed for a reason" is true. Sure, there are all the fine nuances to get your yield bigger and better and more potent, etc. But when it's all said and done growing pot is relatively easy. And starting with fem seeds, you've already increased your success rate exponentially.

[kingfish]

Well said insom. My biggest hurdle is getting through the seedling stage. I can't tell you how many seeds I wasted getting through it.

[Budlofsky's Dinner]

Thought I'd share a quick update with everyone. Seedlings are about 15 days from seed so far. I got one decent looking plant and a runt I'm not gonna give up on anytime soon.
I transplanted to some 1 gallon pots and am keeping them about 24 inches from my grow lights. Lights I'm using are two LED lights which the manufacturer states is equivalnt to 250w hps. Viparspectra 300w reflective LED.
Anyway below should be some pics of the plants.

[Tika]

Sweet Babies!! Good luck & hang in here..lotsa good folk with sound info

[Budlofsky's Dinner]

Trying to post from my phone, so apologies if the pics are messed up.

[Sonnyhad]

Looks like you are off and running! Lots of good people and good info here! Welcome fellow grower!

[Budlofsky's Dinner]

Those pics were from yesterday. When I had replied to this thread I hadn't gone home yet. I got home a bit later to find out both plants almost doubled in size! I was very suprised indeed! The cotyldons started turning, so I began watering with a bit of nutrients. Can't wait to see how they respond. Such a fun hobby!

[Vapo69]

Welcome to the world of growing, on my first grow myself and you couldn't wish for a better bunch to share, ask questions and get along with, good luck for your first grow!!

[Budlofsky's Dinner]

Ipdate on my babies. My normal looking one is rock steady. Is she at a point that I can top her soon?

The other is still growing in a peculiar way. I think it might be because she had only one good cotyldon at the start.

[Karlee]

Hi Budlofsky

Are you going to train them? Your babies are happy

[Budlofsky's Dinner]

Yes, I want to train them. I guess I need to give them another week yet? It's been almost 3 weeks from seed.

[Karlee]

If you main'line you need 6 nodes and top to the third. Auto-Flowering Strains you don't top and just start training.

http://www.growweedeasy.com/lst

[Budlofsky's Dinner]

Update week 4:
About 1/2 way through week 4 from seed. Seems to be growing slowly and I think I'm probably overwatering.
Either way, I read somewhere that sativas can be a but slow, then have a spurt.
Also, I'm keeping them in 18/6 with my light aprox 24 inches away. I noticed what I hope are new leaves, but I'm not sure.

[Sonnyhad]

Do the leaves lift to the light? There seems to be a sweet spot with led lights, but don't ask what it is!

[Budlofsky's Dinner]

After reading a bit, I'm pretty sure the second pic is showing pre-flowers, which I didn't expect this soon. Might still be too young to tell sex tho. I don't see any bulbous growths when I look with a magnifying glass, so I'm holding out hope it's female.

[Karlee]

They look good , next time get some fem. seeds no wasting your time!