MileHighGrower
Active Member
Just wanted to keep a journal of my 1st grow. Have been reading threads on Roll it Up for a few months now and it has helped me a lot through my learning process. I hope that my journal can be beneficial for others as well.
-What I'm Working With-
Grow space 3 1/2(W) x 3 1/2(L) x 6(H)
1 x 400w HPS w/MH conversion bulb
2 x 2 foot T5 H.O.
3 Gallon Pot
FoxFarm O.F.
FoxFarm 3pk Nutrient
Honeywell Enviracaire Purifier for ventilation (carbon filter)
I am a little late to start my journal, but better late then never.. I started my grow on Feb. 14. Two of them are bag seeds, and one belonged to a friend and he gave it to me at around 2 months old. They are 4 weeks and 2 days old today.
I started them out using my T5 H.O. fluorescent bulbs. I got them for about $25 each at a local hydro store. To be honest, at the time, I didn't receive my H.I.D. ballast yet but had already germinated my seeds so I rushed and bought these fluorescent lights. They were good for the first 2 weeks, then proved useless when the MH bulb was delivered. I guess I could use the T5's for clones and other seedlings.. Are T5's better for this, or my 400w MH? Open for response.
I started giving 1/2 str nutrients (FF Grow Big 1tsp & Big Bloom 1tbl) at about the 3rd week from seed but it hurt my plants. My pH was a bit off I think. The leaves turned dark green and wrinkly and looked like a banana boat or canoe. I flushed it with water, and couple days later, I gave 1/4 str nutrients. I think that the FF soil already were rich in nutrients and by adding in the fert., I might have burned them. One of the plants have some dark rust-like spots (mag deficiency look) on some of its fan leaves, but they are all looking much better after the flushing and 1/4 str nutrients.
I topped and LST the plant that my friend gave me, and let the 2 bag seeds grow naturally. I have recently purchased seeds from WWMS and Attitude, so will start germination and update those as well.
I think that about sums up the last 4 weeks. Courteous questions and comments are welcome =)
-What I'm Working With-
Grow space 3 1/2(W) x 3 1/2(L) x 6(H)
1 x 400w HPS w/MH conversion bulb
2 x 2 foot T5 H.O.
3 Gallon Pot
FoxFarm O.F.
FoxFarm 3pk Nutrient
Honeywell Enviracaire Purifier for ventilation (carbon filter)
I am a little late to start my journal, but better late then never.. I started my grow on Feb. 14. Two of them are bag seeds, and one belonged to a friend and he gave it to me at around 2 months old. They are 4 weeks and 2 days old today.
I started them out using my T5 H.O. fluorescent bulbs. I got them for about $25 each at a local hydro store. To be honest, at the time, I didn't receive my H.I.D. ballast yet but had already germinated my seeds so I rushed and bought these fluorescent lights. They were good for the first 2 weeks, then proved useless when the MH bulb was delivered. I guess I could use the T5's for clones and other seedlings.. Are T5's better for this, or my 400w MH? Open for response.
I started giving 1/2 str nutrients (FF Grow Big 1tsp & Big Bloom 1tbl) at about the 3rd week from seed but it hurt my plants. My pH was a bit off I think. The leaves turned dark green and wrinkly and looked like a banana boat or canoe. I flushed it with water, and couple days later, I gave 1/4 str nutrients. I think that the FF soil already were rich in nutrients and by adding in the fert., I might have burned them. One of the plants have some dark rust-like spots (mag deficiency look) on some of its fan leaves, but they are all looking much better after the flushing and 1/4 str nutrients.
I topped and LST the plant that my friend gave me, and let the 2 bag seeds grow naturally. I have recently purchased seeds from WWMS and Attitude, so will start germination and update those as well.
I think that about sums up the last 4 weeks. Courteous questions and comments are welcome =)
It's OK tho.. I have plenty seeds and the first one is kind of a test run. 
mhg
I will post pics of it soon.
... are you using all foxfarm nutes? keep up good work ...
