perspextoe
Active Member
Hello RIU,
So this is where I am going to document my grow which is still in its infancy, I started out a few weeks ago knowing absolutely nothing but have read, read and followed grows since![hump :hump: :hump:](/styles/smilies/hump.gif)
![hump :hump: :hump:](/styles/smilies/hump.gif)
So for fellow newbies out there I hope we can learn together through my grow...
Strain; Afghan Skunk
![IMG_0542.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008049-15817f663ab8685c215e8502a16c2b01.jpg)
Setup,
Area; 4'2" tall, 4'2" high, 3'6" deep
Interior Surface; Mylar
Lights; Per Plant 5x 30W 6400K & 1x 30W 2700K which would be 180W per plant.
Exhaust; 4" fan extracting through a carbon filter
Intake; passive 4" hole at present, but plan to add a pc fan to help.
Soil; Gold Label Special Mix
Air control; 2x 6" fans permanently on the babies and a 12" oscillating fan to spread the love
Nutes; None as yet, thinking organic
Light schedule planned; 20/4 --> 18/6 --> 16/8 --> 14/10 --> 12/12
![IMG_0598.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008050-50f212d1a90665d988bf0922bd71855d.jpg)
![IMG_0599.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008051-bf0c14a1453927177b63cfeedbccffe8.jpg)
![IMG_0600.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008052-aebc08b2e4cff115b9d9d060e29ff00e.jpg)
![IMG_0601.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008053-c0536a8cb45f2ca14b309bf8741fde67.jpg)
![IMG_0602.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008054-00b847e894236441ecb41843b7900682.jpg)
![IMG_0603.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008055-5e23385221e4ea72812f04e1eaf32c2e.jpg)
![IMG_0604.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008056-57214eee36b23a765185e4fc1380b0f7.jpg)
![IMG_0605.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008057-e2bea0d52af5c7ab25f8f93d90d6675b.jpg)
![IMG_0606.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008058-baba9537364f2a2b75879d4f543f2dc8.jpg)
I began on the 26th of Oct with germinating my 2 seeds with a paper towel method.
![IMG_0540.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008059-84a53c818b64822629096e783a92e3e9.jpg)
![IMG_0541.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008060-6bc3221794cd7cbdff6b8ecdb89cc905.jpg)
Ok, I had originally planted two seeds into Peat Pellets to germinate. They did sprout eventually but like 6 days later, so in the mean time I said I would use the paper towel method on another 2 seeds which was more successful than the pellets. This is why you may see 4 pellets in the propagator pics.
![IMG_0546.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008061-e809a8bfd125848525fa2f296a19cc0b.jpg)
![IMG_0547.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008062-17f2280e285f3458fb0fddccec285044.jpg)
Little beauties sprouted
![IMG_0548.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008063-6c918e2d2cde5f1ff2d5c1426e2baf40.jpg)
Gentle placement into pellets, root down ...
![IMG_0549.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008064-9b0b5d04caffc57edad4f5fb49b02afe.jpg)
Slightly covered with some soil, Then given a good spray of PH 6.1 water, I am using PH 6.1 distilled water from my local shop
![IMG_0551.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008065-eb1403e53f6a8f07dc6e41f49f934ffd.jpg)
Into the propagator they go with a little bit of light, gave them 3x 30W 6400K & 1x 30W 2700K
![IMG_0555.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008066-6d2526a31da9cb3b276de51f488d0ad4.jpg)
![IMG_0556.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008067-4786f66e8c1c0b056684969e31b99fbc.jpg)
So two days later and this is what I got two lovely ladies
![IMG_0574.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008068-21a8764a52aa241337059de76f422817.jpg)
![IMG_0575.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008069-de5f31e19f5cf9f5828206d17c982a6e.jpg)
![IMG_0576.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008070-27821599d0a6753d9ee9e45c776f7d33.jpg)
![IMG_0577.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008071-050b342124c3d0747d27e8e07cf41bd3.jpg)
![IMG_0578.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008072-44d6093bac6096085cb9068c181eafa4.jpg)
4 days after sprouting (Oct 4th) I transplanted the girls into their final home and gave them a good soaking, 18L square bucket used.
This is going to be the day I call Day 1 of veg,
Veg, Day 4
![IMG_0594.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008074-04fd73ba1e6fba1b84bbc88c23851509.jpg)
![IMG_0596.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008076-9c31ee73417f4dddbcd17d173227baf5.jpg)
Coming along nicely, I was worried that they might not like my soil as it said on the bag that it wasn't for seedlings,
However no major issues from my limited knowledge,
Veg, Day 7
![IMG_0613.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008079-b73b1f79617898b78a2cbe414c555da2.jpg)
![IMG_0614.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008080-0f8b09745716e36983c69a146b59b1da.jpg)
The above pics are of the same plant, doh! ( Dunno what I was doing sitting in the grow for an hour that evening, pondering too much obviously
)
Looking good I think, gorgeous little babies...
Veg, Day 12
![IMG_0627.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008083-aa5d6579652e8c52d4bb45fca666ea8c.jpg)
![IMG_0628.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008084-dce2be5e98fe768786f0a240b60104f5.jpg)
On day 8 I added two of the mentioned 6" fans permanently blowing on the girls, there is a oscillating fan in shot as you can see also.
I needed to add these because I found the temps get to 87f one morning, these fans keep the temp at the girls about 7F less than the room. It also strengthen the girls up....
![P1030925.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008091-329b149fbdb82c68f215e8b94fb1118e.jpg)
![P1030925.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008092-d9d8e7bddb20216568e01412c5ae5da2.jpg)
![P1030926.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008095-ce051274b5b95aad8088db309a766f9a.jpg)
![P1030926.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008096-cb9089a1947ae612752ef8c7ea7bf276.jpg)
![P1030927.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008099-9120b0bcfef53aa13d787631ec0ccfd3.jpg)
![P1030927.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008101-ff61fab4697022ac8c3ace8f98143c06.jpg)
![P1030928.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008104-28178157da52add8856b1e98075da00d.jpg)
![P1030928.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008105-40418750ba6e39b15378382f32c0725b.jpg)
![P1030929.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008107-9eb56d6f1b55ca73ca61df59de727bc5.jpg)
![P1030929.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008108-c11407508a27708213ee59fb107c6446.jpg)
Above is still Day 12.I took the girls out this morning aswell for a little photoshoot and a drink....
One is definitely bushing up quicker than the other,
Looking nice and green i think, they really like a permanent fan from what I can see
They are still on 20/4, temp got down to 68F two nights ago, I'm thinking I might pop a little heater on a timer to reg the cold temp a bit.
I should also be thinking about food to give them very soon, wanna be organic and I see plenty of home recipes but I might leave that till the next grow,
can anyone suggest organic nutrients I can buy( I'm UK based)??
So now I am up to date I will keep this journal updating as often as possible, with some hi res fapping material hopefully.
Everyones suggestions whether critical or complimentary are welcome, I suspect even with a lot of reading I will hit pitfall's which is as much the learning exp., than getting everything right 1st time.
T'has been a pleasure so far, and I look forward to chatting with ye good ould souls over the grow anon.......
Much love![hump :hump: :hump:](/styles/smilies/hump.gif)
![Joint :joint: :joint:](/styles/smilies/joint.gif)
![hump :hump: :hump:](/styles/smilies/hump.gif)
So this is where I am going to document my grow which is still in its infancy, I started out a few weeks ago knowing absolutely nothing but have read, read and followed grows since
![hump :hump: :hump:](/styles/smilies/hump.gif)
![hump :hump: :hump:](/styles/smilies/hump.gif)
So for fellow newbies out there I hope we can learn together through my grow...
Strain; Afghan Skunk
![IMG_0542.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008049-15817f663ab8685c215e8502a16c2b01.jpg)
Setup,
Area; 4'2" tall, 4'2" high, 3'6" deep
Interior Surface; Mylar
Lights; Per Plant 5x 30W 6400K & 1x 30W 2700K which would be 180W per plant.
Exhaust; 4" fan extracting through a carbon filter
Intake; passive 4" hole at present, but plan to add a pc fan to help.
Soil; Gold Label Special Mix
Air control; 2x 6" fans permanently on the babies and a 12" oscillating fan to spread the love
Nutes; None as yet, thinking organic
Light schedule planned; 20/4 --> 18/6 --> 16/8 --> 14/10 --> 12/12
![IMG_0598.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008050-50f212d1a90665d988bf0922bd71855d.jpg)
![IMG_0599.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008051-bf0c14a1453927177b63cfeedbccffe8.jpg)
![IMG_0600.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008052-aebc08b2e4cff115b9d9d060e29ff00e.jpg)
![IMG_0601.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008053-c0536a8cb45f2ca14b309bf8741fde67.jpg)
![IMG_0602.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008054-00b847e894236441ecb41843b7900682.jpg)
![IMG_0603.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008055-5e23385221e4ea72812f04e1eaf32c2e.jpg)
![IMG_0604.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008056-57214eee36b23a765185e4fc1380b0f7.jpg)
![IMG_0605.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008057-e2bea0d52af5c7ab25f8f93d90d6675b.jpg)
![IMG_0606.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008058-baba9537364f2a2b75879d4f543f2dc8.jpg)
I began on the 26th of Oct with germinating my 2 seeds with a paper towel method.
![IMG_0540.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008059-84a53c818b64822629096e783a92e3e9.jpg)
![IMG_0541.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008060-6bc3221794cd7cbdff6b8ecdb89cc905.jpg)
Ok, I had originally planted two seeds into Peat Pellets to germinate. They did sprout eventually but like 6 days later, so in the mean time I said I would use the paper towel method on another 2 seeds which was more successful than the pellets. This is why you may see 4 pellets in the propagator pics.
![IMG_0546.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008061-e809a8bfd125848525fa2f296a19cc0b.jpg)
![IMG_0547.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008062-17f2280e285f3458fb0fddccec285044.jpg)
Little beauties sprouted
![IMG_0548.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008063-6c918e2d2cde5f1ff2d5c1426e2baf40.jpg)
Gentle placement into pellets, root down ...
![IMG_0549.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008064-9b0b5d04caffc57edad4f5fb49b02afe.jpg)
Slightly covered with some soil, Then given a good spray of PH 6.1 water, I am using PH 6.1 distilled water from my local shop
![IMG_0551.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008065-eb1403e53f6a8f07dc6e41f49f934ffd.jpg)
Into the propagator they go with a little bit of light, gave them 3x 30W 6400K & 1x 30W 2700K
![IMG_0555.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008066-6d2526a31da9cb3b276de51f488d0ad4.jpg)
![IMG_0556.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008067-4786f66e8c1c0b056684969e31b99fbc.jpg)
So two days later and this is what I got two lovely ladies
![IMG_0574.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008068-21a8764a52aa241337059de76f422817.jpg)
![IMG_0575.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008069-de5f31e19f5cf9f5828206d17c982a6e.jpg)
![IMG_0576.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008070-27821599d0a6753d9ee9e45c776f7d33.jpg)
![IMG_0577.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008071-050b342124c3d0747d27e8e07cf41bd3.jpg)
![IMG_0578.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008072-44d6093bac6096085cb9068c181eafa4.jpg)
4 days after sprouting (Oct 4th) I transplanted the girls into their final home and gave them a good soaking, 18L square bucket used.
This is going to be the day I call Day 1 of veg,
Veg, Day 4
![IMG_0594.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008074-04fd73ba1e6fba1b84bbc88c23851509.jpg)
![IMG_0596.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008076-9c31ee73417f4dddbcd17d173227baf5.jpg)
Coming along nicely, I was worried that they might not like my soil as it said on the bag that it wasn't for seedlings,
However no major issues from my limited knowledge,
Veg, Day 7
![IMG_0613.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008079-b73b1f79617898b78a2cbe414c555da2.jpg)
![IMG_0614.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008080-0f8b09745716e36983c69a146b59b1da.jpg)
The above pics are of the same plant, doh! ( Dunno what I was doing sitting in the grow for an hour that evening, pondering too much obviously
![Wink ;) ;)](/styles/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
Looking good I think, gorgeous little babies...
Veg, Day 12
![IMG_0627.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008083-aa5d6579652e8c52d4bb45fca666ea8c.jpg)
![IMG_0628.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008084-dce2be5e98fe768786f0a240b60104f5.jpg)
On day 8 I added two of the mentioned 6" fans permanently blowing on the girls, there is a oscillating fan in shot as you can see also.
I needed to add these because I found the temps get to 87f one morning, these fans keep the temp at the girls about 7F less than the room. It also strengthen the girls up....
![P1030925.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008091-329b149fbdb82c68f215e8b94fb1118e.jpg)
![P1030925.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008092-d9d8e7bddb20216568e01412c5ae5da2.jpg)
![P1030926.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008095-ce051274b5b95aad8088db309a766f9a.jpg)
![P1030926.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008096-cb9089a1947ae612752ef8c7ea7bf276.jpg)
![P1030927.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008099-9120b0bcfef53aa13d787631ec0ccfd3.jpg)
![P1030927.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008101-ff61fab4697022ac8c3ace8f98143c06.jpg)
![P1030928.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008104-28178157da52add8856b1e98075da00d.jpg)
![P1030928.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008105-40418750ba6e39b15378382f32c0725b.jpg)
![P1030929.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008107-9eb56d6f1b55ca73ca61df59de727bc5.jpg)
![P1030929.jpg](/data/attachments/2008/2008108-c11407508a27708213ee59fb107c6446.jpg)
Above is still Day 12.I took the girls out this morning aswell for a little photoshoot and a drink....
One is definitely bushing up quicker than the other,
Looking nice and green i think, they really like a permanent fan from what I can see
They are still on 20/4, temp got down to 68F two nights ago, I'm thinking I might pop a little heater on a timer to reg the cold temp a bit.
I should also be thinking about food to give them very soon, wanna be organic and I see plenty of home recipes but I might leave that till the next grow,
can anyone suggest organic nutrients I can buy( I'm UK based)??
So now I am up to date I will keep this journal updating as often as possible, with some hi res fapping material hopefully.
Everyones suggestions whether critical or complimentary are welcome, I suspect even with a lot of reading I will hit pitfall's which is as much the learning exp., than getting everything right 1st time.
T'has been a pleasure so far, and I look forward to chatting with ye good ould souls over the grow anon.......
Much love
![hump :hump: :hump:](/styles/smilies/hump.gif)
![Joint :joint: :joint:](/styles/smilies/joint.gif)
![hump :hump: :hump:](/styles/smilies/hump.gif)