Starting a Grow

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JAYGEE

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Well this is my 1st actual grow. With help from a trustable knowlegable friend a book & a high school friend who runs a Hydro store, my grow has started.

After germing 3 days I have 8 pretty little seedlings. (Bagseed to see if I can handle something better)

Right now they are growing in Grodan's mini grow cubes
and Im using Botanicare's Pure Blend Pro Grow. 1 1/2 tsp. per gallon.
They are on a 18/6 veg cycle.
Under 2 32w 5000k Flourecent lights
Mylar behind the plants and infront of said plants

I planted inthe mini cubes 2 days ago and have shot up at least 1 inch since yesterday.

My set up is ghetto, but it should work for me right now.

Ill get pics when im off of work.




dont laugh


They are 3 days old.
 
Picasso345

Picasso345

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Sounds like you are in a perfect position. I would love to have a friend with a Hydro store. Is he giving you a nice discount?
 
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JAYGEE

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Picasso345 said:
Sounds like you are in a perfect position. I would love to have a friend with a Hydro store. Is he giving you a nice discount?
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A semi good one so far. Botanicare and Grodan I only spent $25 ( 1/2 off)

I know I will be needing better lights but I have a little time and with my son fracturing his leg money is a little tight. Thanks G.B. for my stimulis check that bought me a few things i needed for this.
 
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JAYGEE

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One question, When watering. I see that I am going to be watering every 2 days seeing how the upper cubes dry out. Do I use nutes every watering or every 2nd watering. I plan on doing a little experiment with the grow cubes minus the seedling and to see how fast the top/bottom dry out under the light.
 
MDgrow

MDgrow

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I believe every water, but I'm not for sure. The cfl's will be fine for veg, so don't have to worry about hps yet.
 
MDgrow

MDgrow

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hps is best for flowering IMO. But if you have both, use hps for most of flower then the last 2 weeks of flowering replace it with the MH. I say this because with the hps you will get best growth and yield overall, but for those last 2 weeks, the MH lamp emits more UVB light resulting in better THC content. Better potency =)
 
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JAYGEE

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MDgrow said:
hps is best for flowering IMO. But if you have both, use hps for most of flower then the last 2 weeks of flowering replace it with the MH. I say this because with the hps you will get best growth and yield overall, but for those last 2 weeks, the MH lamp emits more UVB light resulting in better THC content. Better potency =)
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Sweet! thanks for the info I will need it!!
 
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JAYGEE

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I came home in a hurry, rushed to get my digi to tale pics and spray bottle. ran to my grow room.

and

BAM!

I have to wait another hour till my lights come on.

:(
 
Picasso345

Picasso345

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It's only during flowering you have to make sure they get uninterrupted sleep. You can bother them at night during veg all you want. Some people run lights 24 hours a day.
 
Picasso345

Picasso345

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JAYGEE said:
How long do I keep them in veg for?

a certain height? Certain nodes high?

thnx for stopping by
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Most people go by height. The longer you veg, the better your yield, but plants will at least double in size and some strains grow three times as tall during flowering. So when the plant is 1/3 of your usable space tall, then it's time to veg.
 
MDgrow

MDgrow

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Picasso345 said:
Most people go by height. The longer you veg, the better your yield, but plants will at least double in size and some strains grow three times as tall during flowering. So when the plant is 1/3 of your usable space tall, then it's time to veg.
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lol you mean flower =P
 
J

JAYGEE

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Here are some pics from today. Grew at least 1/4-1/2 inch since yesterday








I have a few more growing they are a just a little behind. but doing well
 
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