CFL MG Soil Grow 1st Grow Simple Setup

Hello RIU Community

I decided to go ahead & take the leap started my first grow. I opted to use CFL's & Miracle Grow even though almost everyone objects. I have read/viewed countless threads & videos of successful grows with favorable yields plus this is only for 1 plant.

The Plant is 17 Days old and is potted in a 10" pot. Below is my soil mix.

Seed - Bag seed

Soil
Miracle Grow Organic Potting Mix - 50%
Miracle Grow Organic Bone Meal - 25% 6-9-0
Miracle Grow Vermiculite - 25%
The plant was transferred on day 15 to 10" pot and re-watered. Today I noticed some yellowing on fan leaves only. No yellow or brownish tips at all.

Water is tap room at room temp.

Lights 24/7 Schedule
(2) 27w 5000k, 1,750 Lumens - Veg Should I add a 45w 6500/2600 Lumen bulb?
(1)14w 5000k, 850 Lumens - Veg
(2) 45w 2700K, 2,600 Lumens - Flower
(3) 27w 2700k, 1,750 Lumens - Flower
Light Hood - Made from the top of a shoe box lined with Permaflex. 12in x 5in

I was thinking of vegging 2 more weeks than sexing, Any advice?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated, +rep.

They look very good Very healthy keep it up

View attachment 1865787View attachment 1865788View attachment 1865789very good bro nice set up id go 26w 6500k for veg and get some more of them here are some past and recent pics

its my 1st time too dog

@ Skinitti666 - Nice simple setup bro. I have to order a 45w 6500 CFL online because Home Depot doesn't carry that particular bulb, they do however carry the 45w 2700k bulb. How have you vegged your plants?

@XMika123 - TY for your reply. I am keeping a close on the baby as I want this be a success.

Should I be concerned with the yellowing spots on the fan leaves? I am not watering often as I don't want to cause any Nute Burn.

ive been veggin her for 31/2 weeks on 24/0 i use 26w 6500k 7 0f them....you could get that bulb at ace hardware i seen some but too steep for me im good with what i got

im also using that organic bone and blood meal from mg

Day 18 - I noticed severe browning of the fan leaves after last nights watering. I suspect my PH level is not right as I haven't measured it since starting the grow.

I am picking up a PH tester tomorrow. Any thoughts/advice please as I do not want to Nute Burn the plant & I also want to maintain the right PH levels.

I am watering every 4 days.

Day 19 - I picked a Ph tester solution just for now.The ph was a tad high. I a few drops of vinegar to my water and all is well. I also adjusted the PH of my misting solution as well. Also added were (1) 32w 6500 & (2) 27w 6500 CFL's as well.

I trimmed the leaves where the brown spots were really heavy.

Thanks..

skinitti666 said:

im also using that organic bone and blood meal from mg

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What ratio are using for Soil/Bone Meal/Perculite??

i used 8 26w 6500k got them from ace for 2 bucks a pop go check out my new set up on my 220w thread