Coastal Virginia First Grow

[dirtymike]

Keep it comfortable and there is a elevated pay off in about 90. +days. If it's a auto, unlikely from bag seed , it will flower on its on. A bonus in my stoned head.

 

[odie]

…18 days from sprout…still appears really healthy and progressing nicely through the early stages of veg. Still no positive determination on sex…hopefully should find out within the next week 🤞

 

[odie]

…sure would hate to have to kill it…😵☠️

 

[odie]

…third node, now appearing

 

[dirtymike]

Looking good odie It will do that 10 to as many as it wants, usually 13 is the number i get if i do a apical dominate grow. When the lateral branches off the main stem become irregular the TOP will show itself real good.and you will know its about to flower, Patience here is the key. Don't love it to death. Happy growing.

 

[Gingerbeard]

Hmm... well... I'm going to be the asshole.
Your plant is small for being three days short of three weeks old. As healthy as it is, it should be bigger. Figure people will top their plants as early as the third or fourth node. You do not have enough internodal spacing to get in there for topping. I'm attaching a picture of my current grow at 3 weeks for comparison. In my experience, even these are small for 3 weeks.

 

[odie]

Thanks for the continued encouragement…at this rate, I’m just thrilled I haven’t killed it yet and that it looks as good as it does…your grow looks awesome, Gingerbeard!

 

[Gingerbeard]

Remember, I'm an asshole.
Absolutely keep it growing. Being your first, it will be the best dope you ever grew!

 

[odie]

…no worries…I’m thoroughly enjoying the journey

 

[odie]

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[odie]

…21 days from sprout…although, somewhat slowly, it still seems healthy and is still progressing…still, nothing definitive on the sex

 

[dirtymike]

Coming along a little slow but still doing well. The sex will be determined soon. Topping ,if done will be after the 4 th node. Might be time for some more nutrients. What Grow Light are you using, odie seems a little weak. To weak of a light spectrum will make it stretch upward towards what light it can find. When Gibberlins hormones are released the distance between nodes become very long and making for a stretchy plant. Where's me pipe!

 

[dirtymike]

Coming along a little slow but still doing well. The sex will be determined soon. Topping ,if done will be after the 4 th node. Might be time for some more nutrients. What Grow Light are you using, odie seems a little weak. To weak of a light spectrum will make it stretch upward towards what light it can find. When Gibberlins hormones are released the distance between nodes become very long and making for a stretchy plant. Where's me pipe!

 

[Radeon]

They look good and healthy. You are doing great....Looks like they need a bump in light intensity.

 

[Allenpro]

I think almost all of us are all looking for advice and new ideas, just dont be offended if we dont take it and vise versa

 

[odie]

…today’s pics…my LED lighting is a 182 watt GEL strip…I’m running blues and whites 20/4 at just under 20 inches from the plant top. I suppose I could increase the lighting to 24/0 and/or decrease the distance between the LED strip and the plant. Not quite ready to bite the bullet yet and purchase additional lighting. The temp in the tent may contribute to the slow growth…mid 60s mostly with plenty of airflow. In any case, the leaves seem full and the stretch between nodes doesn’t appear to be too significant yet…thanks for the advice and encouragement!

 

[odie]

So…saw this very small ball on the second node this morning…haven’t seen any indications of early, pre flower pistils…anyone care to comment?
I recently purchased some Barney’s Farm seeds through one of the GWE recommended distributors. I’ve already got another seedling started for eventual transplant outside for a full season grow.
As much as it would break my heart to have to kill this first grow, I’d rather not waste limited space and resources on a male plant that I have no intention taking to maturity.
Thanks again y’all…especially you dirtymike…where IS my lighter?

 

[Smallgrow]

Yes that temp will limit growth 75-80f is better at your stage. If you have a way to warm it up do it. You don’t need constant exhaust just air movement in the tent and some exhaust. that can help to raise temps

 

[dirtymike]

Barneys farm seeds is a good place to start with seeds. Pineapple chunk is a good to grow. To early to tell on the pic. I don't see any balls yet. 14 April around here is the time to start outside grows. When you see the humming birds its time. If your in a legal state outside is where nature thrives and so will your plants, without the hassles that come with indoor grows. Keep growing and you will be hooked.

 

[shadycon]

odie; how about a little comparison? Same light. Running 8/16, w/b. Temp. 60*-80*, depending on outside temp. Germ. 3-15, potted 3-28. 2nd 2, germ. 4-3.