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s62’s Grow #2 - Auto Mania!
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s62
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Day 5, and the seeds have sprouted! First was the Crystal M.E.T.H. yesterday, then the Six Shooter last night, and now both White Widow XXL and GSC are currently cracking soil! I had given them each 2oz of tap water when planting them, and have since given them ~1tsp each as they have sprouted.
I’ve got my lights on and close by. Not sure still exactly how close I want my T5’s, but I’m guessing within 3-5 inches is ok? I don’t want these little girls to grow up all stretchy, nor do I want to burn them.
Next step for me is the hardest: wait. I’m sure I’ll be training them before I know it, but for now . . . wait.
Does anyone know if I should say they germinated today, or a day ago, or what? I guess I can make today = day 1, or what? I want to present accurate timings on these seeds for germination to harvest.
Finally, what does watering for these babies look like? Weed Pharma I’m looking at you, lol. Im guessing water less heavily but more frequently?
I’ve got my lights on and close by. Not sure still exactly how close I want my T5’s, but I’m guessing within 3-5 inches is ok? I don’t want these little girls to grow up all stretchy, nor do I want to burn them.
Next step for me is the hardest: wait. I’m sure I’ll be training them before I know it, but for now . . . wait.
Does anyone know if I should say they germinated today, or a day ago, or what? I guess I can make today = day 1, or what? I want to present accurate timings on these seeds for germination to harvest.
Finally, what does watering for these babies look like? Weed Pharma I’m looking at you, lol. Im guessing water less heavily but more frequently?
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Weed Pharma
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It doesn't really matter what day you use for germination- I use the first day the leaves open for veg aka Day #1.
Don't worry about accurate timing for harvest, as the plant can not read and rarely follows the breeders timeline anyway- timelines are great for rough ideas.
Generally, you want less frequency and more water- once the plant is established in veg with it drying out in between.
It only took 1 liter at day 6- to overwater the above and my soil had not been watered yet!
My best guess is you have at least 5-7 days before you will need to give 1 liter and then water the dripline until the container is filled with plant.
That said: I have not grown in Kind soil- so do not know how it should be watered and hopefully those who use Kind soil will chime in.
Don't worry about accurate timing for harvest, as the plant can not read and rarely follows the breeders timeline anyway- timelines are great for rough ideas.
Generally, you want less frequency and more water- once the plant is established in veg with it drying out in between.
It only took 1 liter at day 6- to overwater the above and my soil had not been watered yet!
My best guess is you have at least 5-7 days before you will need to give 1 liter and then water the dripline until the container is filled with plant.
That said: I have not grown in Kind soil- so do not know how it should be watered and hopefully those who use Kind soil will chime in.
s62
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I just wanted to be able to say “Seed took x days to germinate†or “Germination to harvest was x days.†That said, I hear you on plants not being able to read, lol. I guess I’m calling this Day 1!
So I wonder if KS should be any different than what’ll you’re proposing. I bet not. I read their site extensively, and the watering advice basically boiled down to: water less often than you think you need, and never to run-off. They even said 4-7 days in between watering. That said, on my last grow, I was watering each plant a gallon every other day once it had gotten big in veg. I’m really not very sure about the watering piece. Throw in other variables, such as “Because it’s living soil, should you water the soil too?†etc. and I’m just lost, lol.
I’ll take your advice on watering a liter at 5-7 days and see how that looks.
Thank you, as always! Very helpful!
So I wonder if KS should be any different than what’ll you’re proposing. I bet not. I read their site extensively, and the watering advice basically boiled down to: water less often than you think you need, and never to run-off. They even said 4-7 days in between watering. That said, on my last grow, I was watering each plant a gallon every other day once it had gotten big in veg. I’m really not very sure about the watering piece. Throw in other variables, such as “Because it’s living soil, should you water the soil too?†etc. and I’m just lost, lol.
I’ll take your advice on watering a liter at 5-7 days and see how that looks.
Thank you, as always! Very helpful!
alltatup
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CONGRATS, s62!! It's wonderful when they pop their heads up, all alive and rising!! Don't drown them, that's all. The more time I spend with my plants, the more I see and the more deeply I understand them. You can't look at the roots like I can, but the leaves always tell the story of what's going on below.
Awesome start!!! And I agree with Weed Pharma: I don't really know when "veg" begins and "seedlinghood" ends, but I sure as heck count flower days, and I'm usually right in the realm stated by the breeder: between 8-9 weeks.
Awesome start!!! And I agree with Weed Pharma: I don't really know when "veg" begins and "seedlinghood" ends, but I sure as heck count flower days, and I'm usually right in the realm stated by the breeder: between 8-9 weeks.
SoOrbudgal
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Yeah s62 looking real good, nice setup!
s62
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Alright, I’ve come to my first decision point and I’d love help making it. 2 of my sprouts (Crystal Meth and Six Shooter) look healthy, large, and strong.
The White Widow looks like a runt sprout, and I’m unsure if it’s worth keeping.
It’s the GSC that’s really messed up though. It’s so small, I had to use my macro camera lens. No cotyledons, and ultra tiny little leaf tips rather than a proper first set. The question is, do I try to grow it out, or do I yank it? Secondary question: do I grow 3 instead of 4? 4 is starting to look a little tight to my eye, but maybe not?
Thoughts?
The White Widow looks like a runt sprout, and I’m unsure if it’s worth keeping.
It’s the GSC that’s really messed up though. It’s so small, I had to use my macro camera lens. No cotyledons, and ultra tiny little leaf tips rather than a proper first set. The question is, do I try to grow it out, or do I yank it? Secondary question: do I grow 3 instead of 4? 4 is starting to look a little tight to my eye, but maybe not?
Thoughts?
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s62
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Week 1 Update
Well, a week has gone by since last major update. My 3 seedlings are doing great! I gave them a teaspoon of water each on days 3 and 5, as well as a tablespoon each on day 7. Looking for more feedback as to when to water next.
White Widow XXL:
Crystal M.E.T.H.:
Six-Shooter:
As for the GSC I planted on day 2, it’s finally broken soil. Only problem is it has a tight case of helmet head. So my question is do I remove the helmet, or do I leave it alone. It’s on really tight and I already tried prying it off with no luck. Do I keep trying?
So for now, more watching and waiting for that 6th node to show up. I’d appreciate any comments or feedback you may have!
Well, a week has gone by since last major update. My 3 seedlings are doing great! I gave them a teaspoon of water each on days 3 and 5, as well as a tablespoon each on day 7. Looking for more feedback as to when to water next.
White Widow XXL:
Crystal M.E.T.H.:
Six-Shooter:
As for the GSC I planted on day 2, it’s finally broken soil. Only problem is it has a tight case of helmet head. So my question is do I remove the helmet, or do I leave it alone. It’s on really tight and I already tried prying it off with no luck. Do I keep trying?
So for now, more watching and waiting for that 6th node to show up. I’d appreciate any comments or feedback you may have!
Canuck147
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Hate it when they come up with a helmet on. I try and help take them off as well. Leave it till later after the light has dried the seed pod some. As for your other little girls - if they were mine I would let them know how big their home is. By watering until you get a bit of runoff. Because right now, you want to establish the roots.