Hello all, Thank you in advance for your review & analysis.
Backstory:
I wanted to get into gardening and figured I'd try something completely different - Marijuana.
I am fairly confident on everything up from germination to planting germinated seeds, as well as doing research on the basic necessities for growing successfully. I have planted (8) terracotta pots and a few small tray spots of some seeds I picked up. I have ordered a grow tent with ventilation / humidity / lights etc... I am now in a new and fascinating area I am looking for assistance on!
Current State:
Organic premium potting mix with coco-coir mix (in each pot)
Worm Castings (Added to top soil at 1/2 tbsp each plant) on 8/9 (I read after 3 weeks the soil might need a nutrient recharge) with one mist squirt so it soaks down.
What I am hoping you can assist me with is:
- Current issues you see (even if it's simply just the ones I addressed in this post please!)
- Why are my plants growing somewhat slowly (might be a no brainer but please let me know!)
- Things that you may see that can go haywire for me down the line (perhaps specs on the leaves show you something I am glossing over?)
- Advice for the sapling stage (how do you grow?)
- Advice for the next steps (if I get anything to mature more, what's next?)
Thank you for welcoming me into your space and I hope to share more updates as I become more versed in gardening!
Backstory:
I wanted to get into gardening and figured I'd try something completely different - Marijuana.
I am fairly confident on everything up from germination to planting germinated seeds, as well as doing research on the basic necessities for growing successfully. I have planted (8) terracotta pots and a few small tray spots of some seeds I picked up. I have ordered a grow tent with ventilation / humidity / lights etc... I am now in a new and fascinating area I am looking for assistance on!
Current State:
- These saplings are now all (3.5) weeks old.
- I recognize now that (1) seed per vessel is important....again I am adept and learning as I go.
- The temps have been nice, a steady 60-65 humidity & 75-85 F temp at all times (they have not been in a grow tent as I don't have one, it's on the way
) - Overall, I was overwatering them in weeks 1 & 2 because I thought they needed it - I now know they do not need constant water daily (I use a mister bottle).
- I have not PH'd the water as I just used city water which I believe ranges in 6-7 range, but I will PH batches of water if this is vital moving forward and adjust using up/down solution.
- For the first (2.5) weeks, I let them grow from natural sunlight in a windowsill that got good light.​​​​​​ I learned this is bad news, as they are now wiry and thin.
- I am now utilizing a plant light 4" above the tallest stalked plant with blue light, on an 18/6 lighting schedule, starting at 1400-0800. They are tucked into the furthest corner of the room with some natural light leaking through from windows.
Organic premium potting mix with coco-coir mix (in each pot)
Worm Castings (Added to top soil at 1/2 tbsp each plant) on 8/9 (I read after 3 weeks the soil might need a nutrient recharge) with one mist squirt so it soaks down.
What I am hoping you can assist me with is:
- Current issues you see (even if it's simply just the ones I addressed in this post please!)
- Why are my plants growing somewhat slowly (might be a no brainer but please let me know!)
- Things that you may see that can go haywire for me down the line (perhaps specs on the leaves show you something I am glossing over?)
- Advice for the sapling stage (how do you grow?)
- Advice for the next steps (if I get anything to mature more, what's next?)
Thank you for welcoming me into your space and I hope to share more updates as I become more versed in gardening!
