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Grow journal for a n00b (First grow)
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dudeQuixote
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Really? I thought I had at least another week or two. I still have to get stands and drain pans for my fabpots.
SoOrbudgal
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Yes what JohnEmad said, It's easier to transplant with a little root bound. You got time. Keep up the good work
FunkyButtLovin
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I prefer to keep them in the cup a bit longer as well to help keep everything together during transplant and it seems to reduce the chance of transplant shock. I also start watering them from the bottom after 10-12 days to encourage the roots to grow downward. I've had some that I only watered from the top and didn't quite water enough each time and I ended up with a root cake that was only about half of the cup. If the soil isn't moist, roots won't grow into it.
SoOrbudgal
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Good point about the watering @FunkyButtLovin
dudeQuixote
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Day 13
3/22/20
No lights.Don't know it's the lamp or the ballast but I know it's gonna cost me at least 60$ to find out and I'll be lucky if anybody in town has them.
Then when I get home with the lamp and find out it's the ballast I get to figure out how to come up with money for a replacement setup before this crop goes in the compost pile.
Pretty fucking bummed. Feeling like growing weed is gonna be a rich man's hobby. Fuck Topolite.
3/22/20
No lights.Don't know it's the lamp or the ballast but I know it's gonna cost me at least 60$ to find out and I'll be lucky if anybody in town has them.
Then when I get home with the lamp and find out it's the ballast I get to figure out how to come up with money for a replacement setup before this crop goes in the compost pile.
Pretty fucking bummed. Feeling like growing weed is gonna be a rich man's hobby. Fuck Topolite.
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DodgeViper
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Hope it is bulb, not a ballast. If it's ballast, you get replacement under warranty. Never had that problem - I'm wondering how long these youngins can last without lights?
dudeQuixote
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Well they're back in the damn bathroom under 9 lights- a mix of cfl and led, until the grow shop opens. I'm beyond pissed. 164$ for 2 weeks of light. Return window closed YESTERDAY.
johnb1963
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Hello dude, i'm no expert on growing. I have had two successful grows, i my mind, lol. I'm now on day 10 of my first attempt with autos. one northern lights, one gelato og. I did a lot of reading on autos before a started the grow, and the general consensus is, because autos grow so fast, they don't respond well to stress. the general recommendation for beginners like us, is, do not transplant, plant directly into the pot you intend to grow them in, do not top, you can do LST, and no nutes for the first 2 weeks, then start at 1/4 strength. yields from autos greatly vary, from as little as 1/2 oz to 6 oz, with the average being around 2oz. that's my goal! I planted mine directly in 3gal. pot, soil, 60% happy frog, 40% perlite. so far only water, ph 6.5. FYI, white vinegar works just as well as PH Down.
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dudeQuixote
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3/22/20 DAY 13, take 2.
Well I stopped panicking and smoked a little and ran into town. When I got there, the grow shop was closed due to covid. "By appointment only". So I called the number on the door and told them what was going on and in like 5 minutes they had somebody come out and let me in, which is awesome service.
They didn't really have what I want so I picked up a cheap 2-lamp t5 rig, which will have to work till the new CMH (Hey this one comes with a warranty at least) arrives on thursday. Chalk it up to a cloudy week.
Bumped up to ~1/2 strength nutes for today's feeding.
Well I stopped panicking and smoked a little and ran into town. When I got there, the grow shop was closed due to covid. "By appointment only". So I called the number on the door and told them what was going on and in like 5 minutes they had somebody come out and let me in, which is awesome service.
They didn't really have what I want so I picked up a cheap 2-lamp t5 rig, which will have to work till the new CMH (Hey this one comes with a warranty at least) arrives on thursday. Chalk it up to a cloudy week.
Bumped up to ~1/2 strength nutes for today's feeding.
SoOrbudgal
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I swear just happens at the worst of times doen't it?? I had a driver on and LED loose the bloom portion during a snowstorm last winter 2019. I was scrambling rigging up stuff also. We could'nt get off our road for 4days. I just want to forget it LOL
dudeQuixote
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3/23/20
Day 14
Day 14
dudeQuixote
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3/24/20
Day 15
Seems growth has slowed, but maybe I'm just thinking that because of the light situation. Feeding day today. New light is still 2 days out. I plugged the old one in again now that my sinuses are clearer and it definitely smells very faintly like a bad ballast. This still pisses me off; I'm not usually the guy that goes for the cheapest available, but I sure hosed myself buying this no-warranty crap. At least now I have ammo for the next time my wife tells me I have expensive taste
Day 15
Seems growth has slowed, but maybe I'm just thinking that because of the light situation. Feeding day today. New light is still 2 days out. I plugged the old one in again now that my sinuses are clearer and it definitely smells very faintly like a bad ballast. This still pisses me off; I'm not usually the guy that goes for the cheapest available, but I sure hosed myself buying this no-warranty crap. At least now I have ammo for the next time my wife tells me I have expensive taste
DodgeViper
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True, cheap stuff often backfires.
For optimal growth, you should transplant in the next few days.
Be careful, coco coir doesn't stick together as good as soil.
For optimal growth, you should transplant in the next few days.
Be careful, coco coir doesn't stick together as good as soil.
dudeQuixote
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3/25/20
Day 16
Roots are growing out of the holes in the bottom of the cups now. I've never transplanted anything before but I'm going to learn as soon as my new CMH shows up tomorrow. Gotta run by the grow shop tonight for drain pans and risers for my fabpots. We are under a 'shelter in place' order as of this morning, but the fine folks at my local shop are taking orders on the phone and running stuff out to the parking lot.
Day 16
Roots are growing out of the holes in the bottom of the cups now. I've never transplanted anything before but I'm going to learn as soon as my new CMH shows up tomorrow. Gotta run by the grow shop tonight for drain pans and risers for my fabpots. We are under a 'shelter in place' order as of this morning, but the fine folks at my local shop are taking orders on the phone and running stuff out to the parking lot.
Jordann
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I've never rushed out of Solo cups. I cut big enough holes around the bottom that it prunes the roots and they don't circle. Just have to know how to feed because they use the 60/40 soil perlite mix really fast then it's on you to keep em alive. I have some yellowing because I haven't Fed half of the plants, just water to see the effects, well they all got fed today strong n and low n depending. First 4 way lst today.
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FunkyButtLovin
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I did a mini tutorial type thing with pictures for another member a couple of months ago if you want to check it out. https://forum.growweedeasy.com/forum/growing-community/365467-transplant
dudeQuixote
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3/25/20
Day 16, part 2
The new CMH came in a day early, so I went ahead and transplanted tonight. Definitely didn't wait too long, there were a few roots visible on the outside, but not a lot. Transplanted into 2 gallon fabpots. I kind of wish I had gone with larger pots, but hey- next time. Pre-soaked the coco with some cal-mag water. Tomorrow is regular feeding day. Cranked up the dehumidifier a notch; wanna get it below 60. This is mold country.
Day 16, part 2
The new CMH came in a day early, so I went ahead and transplanted tonight. Definitely didn't wait too long, there were a few roots visible on the outside, but not a lot. Transplanted into 2 gallon fabpots. I kind of wish I had gone with larger pots, but hey- next time. Pre-soaked the coco with some cal-mag water. Tomorrow is regular feeding day. Cranked up the dehumidifier a notch; wanna get it below 60. This is mold country.