s62’s Grow #2 - Auto Mania!

[s62]

Introduction
Welcome to my second grow (and my first grow journal)! This should be a fun ride! Expect to see some mistakes and some experiments along the way. I hope some of you subscribe and follow along. If you do, just leave a comment letting me know, and I’ll tag you on this and future grows.

For this grow, I’m tackling a number of firsts. In some ways it feels just like starting a grow the first time: exciting, nerve-wracking, fun, etc. This grow will be my first attempt at growing autos. I’m really excited about trying them out. It will also be my first attempt at growing multiple strains at once. Additionally, it’s my first time growing from seed. Like a virgin... planting for the very first timeeee. Oh yeah, first time quadlining, too. Hell, first time doing much training at all!

So I’m pretty excited. My goal is to successfully get four plants/strains to produce 12oz of good bud. I pulled 8oz my first grow, and I think I can do better this time. Especially as I plan on quadlining.

In this first post, I’d like to go through grow setup, genetics, and planting seeds.

Grow Setup
Check out my setup here (ref: 08/27):
https://forum.growweedeasy.com/forum...s-setup-thread

Genetics
For this grow, I’m growing 3 strains from Fast Buds and 1 strain from Dinafem. They are all autos.

- White Widow XXL (Dinafem)

I got this one to help my father-in-law with insomnia. Classic strain that I’ve never tried, too, so I’m past due.

- Girl Scout Cookies (Fast Buds)

Ah, that fresh-baked smell! Hoping for a reasonably classic GSC taste and smell. This will be for general use.

- Crystal Meth (Fast Buds)

Terrible name! Great looking strain! Described by words like “energetic”, “uplifting”, and “social”, this strain sounds exactly like what I need to combat my depression and adhd. Very excited to try it. Also, those colors! Looks like Fall in Vermont.


- Six Shooter (Fast Buds)

I growing Six Shooter primarily because I want to help ensure a high yield, and in part because of its lineage. Should be a great cerebral high.

Germination/Planting Seeds
I've ordered some germbags like Weed Pharma, but they haven't arrived yet. I've decided to take a cue from his KISS experiments, and to never-the-less start my seeds in their final destination: 3-gallon Smart Pots. So in they went tonight! I'm very excited to have them in the soil, and I'm hoping they sprout soon. Before planting the seeds, I watered-in the soil several hours in advance. I didn't water the seed, as I'm sure there's enough water in the soil to do the trick. I will be minimally watering until I see some growth (if at all).
I'm attaching some pictures of my tent with the 4 pots in it, as well as some pics of my heating/cooling/dehumidifying setup because I thought it was fun.

Thanks for tuning in! I will update as soon as germination occurs (or until 7 days in).


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[Doubledealing72]

Looks like the start of a great grow! I have to ask what the hydroton is for in your runoff saucers. Curious to find out!

 

[Weed Pharma]

The seeds need to stay moist/wet until it sprouts- the rest of the pot does not.
I would water a circle of about 1"-2" with 2 oz of water and then use a small cup to cover and keep moist- remove immediately once it pops!

 

[s62]

It’s just acting as a buffer between the pot and the ground, as opposed to gravel (which I used last time). Shop was all out of gravel and this stuff looked nice so I grabbed it.

 

[s62]

That’s in addition to the watering-in I did of the soil? I wanted all the soil to get moist, as I wanted to give the KindSoil something to drink. So I watered the soil fairly well and then left the pots to dry out a bit before coming back a few hours later to plant the seeds.
Have I already messed up? Will add some pint glasses later as humidity domes.

 

[Weed Pharma]

Yes, I adjusted the amount of water for the seeds based upon the pot already watered-
The day it sprouts- water about 1/2-1 teaspoonful (at the stem) and then leave alone for awhile.(days)

When you start watering - water to the drip line only, until the plant is big enough to cover most of the pot or does not last 2-3 days.
You will be fine- just need to be extra careful not to over water, as ytou will not have the wicking advantage with a wet pot.

I will post a pic of a seedling I just watered

 

[Weed Pharma]

Mephisto Genetics, Alien Vs Triangle- popped 13 days ago- plain water @ 1 liter - 6 days ago (in germbags only) and became overwatered. I have a fan gently drying it out.
The seedling is still overwatered and had slowed growth for a few days- then started to grow again.

I wanted to feed -first nutes-, so watered to the drip line @1 liter.

The plant is in a 7 gallon fabric pot, still may be delayed, but should catch up-OK

 

[s62]

Awesome, that’s exactly the advice I needed. I’ll give the seeds a couples of ounces today as soon as I can, and then I’ll leave them be until I see growth.

 

[s62]

Thanks for posting this. I’m wondering how finicky these autos will be early on. Hopefully they’re resilient in case I mess up, but I think I’ve got a good grip on it with your help.

 

[Weed Pharma]

It is very easy- just do less to nothing and you will be fine, lol

 

[s62]

Hahaha, that’s actually GREAT advice for me! I have the tendency to tinker.

 

[Doubledealing72]

I see. I have little wire racks that keep them propped up from the saucer. I also have some white boxes that I use to prop them up as long as they don't get too tall lol.

 

[alltatup]

Like an auto
grown for the very first time
like an au au au au to
when the colas
start to climb wooah whoah whoa...

s, I've come to the conclusion after growing for 3 years, that whatever strain I grow is gonna be good for depression, stress or anxiety. For a while I believed that it was CBD that was making such a difference in my outlook, but now, around 2 years later, I think that the quality and the whole karma of home-grown, home-harvested and home-cured is so much better, that anything I grow is the best medicinal herb I've ever had. Not sure how much CBD I've been getting, but I do know that I feel totally different now. I'm a THC lover, really, and I believe strongly in synergy--in all the cannabinoids and terpenes working together. Your father in law will love what you grow!!!!! And you tell me in a year or so of using your home grown medicine if your entire mindset hasn't changed.

Oh and by the way, I'm subbed. ;-}

 

[SoOrbudgal]

Excellent uh o uh o uh o grow on y'all

 

[Mr.furley]

Alright s62 you got to tell me about the AC box thingy, and I'm stub.

 

[s62]

What type of white boxes do you use to stack? I will likely need to boost some of my plants so the canopy is even. Looking for something small, stackable, and cleanable.

 

[s62]

Looks crazy, but basically it’s just an enclosure for my dehumidifier. I put a huge box over the dehumidifier. I cut a hole for air in, and a 6” circle for air out, ducted the output straight to my tent, and stuck my portable A/C (and heater, not seen here) in front of it, blowing cooled, dried air right into it. Gotta get the RH down from the 70’s and 80’s!
Also, glad you’re following. I know photos are your thing, but you’ve got such great skills.

 

[SoOrbudgal]

Having not grown indoors during summer months I really never used a dehumidifier but that's excellent idea.

 

[Canuck147]

I love autoflowers - I follow along.
I too grow in a 3x3x8 - and have learned not to crowd the tent. Plants touching and hanging on to each other leads to problems. So, training is a good idea.
Good luck growing.

 

[s62]

Thank you! I’m pretty damn excited to try them out. I’m also pleased you’re following; you’ve got a wealth of experience that I’m sure I’ll learn from.