All right so im completely new to the growing world, was a sper of the moment thing talkin to my mate saying how good amsterdam was (as we had just been there) and how the summer holidays are coming up with nothing to do so i sujested i tryed to grow my own however i no nothing about it.... i went to my local seed shop and bout 10 sadhu seeds iv germinated 4 of them untill the little white root came out then put them into pots of garden compost i found in the shed is this ok? i berryd them about 10mm -20mm below top and have started an imidiated cycle of 18/6 on them is this nessisary even though there is nothing to be seen as of yet? also i havent got vetilation but is in a cupboard so can open the door in neccisary is that ok? how long before the plant will brake the serface, and how often to water the plants and should i use any root and growth stimulants yet? please some one help as cant afford habbit and need to grow some for this summer.....Thanks
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entropic
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They don't really need light until they sprout, then put them on 24/0 or 18/6 lighting time, you'll need a High Pressure Sodium lamp or a Metal Halide lamp or some Compact Fluorescent Bulbs, you can find them online or at hardware stores or lighting stores. They will need ventilation once the leaves show, give them a few days to a week to sprout, sometimes it can take longer. You don't need to use anything on the plants yet, the soil should have everything they need, you can get some SuperThrive if you'd like and give them some of that, it helps early plant growth and makes the plant more forgiving to shock or mistreatment.
You should buy a moisture meter (around $5) to know when to water, it's the most foolproof method.
You should buy a moisture meter (around $5) to know when to water, it's the most foolproof method.
VictorVIcious
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Welcome to the forum. You don't need to plant them that deep. 10mm would be the max. As long as you didn't pack it down it won't hurt, it will just take longer for it to show. VV
green_nobody
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10mm is okay, if you use some clone hormone alone you push your chances even higher that something gone spruce soon.
ventilation is needed, get a little fan up there at least - it is about keeping the air from stall not so much about fresh air since it is damn hard to build something airtight
no nutes till week 3-5 if you are on soil! water only if the soil dries up pn top and the soil in the drain holes looks only slightly moist still.
if you plant plain into soil it can take longer then a week, with a cloning agent it can be done in less then 48h really.
Thanks well they sprouted today after planting them on monday evening, and over the last 10 hours have grown about 10mm so i asume this is encouraging, however will i not know the sex of plant untill flowering, does this mean if its mail no bud or smokable part will be produed by mail plants...this is basic knowlage that i just dont have
midgradeindasouth
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Hey blue sounds like you are off to a good start.
I would read growgaq up top on the left If I were you.
Anything you can not find in there you should search for on the internet.
I feel like with today's technology if you are not reading before you start growing you are spinning your wheels.
I am sure anyone would be willing to answer specific questions for you.
Welcome to the site.
Happy growing
ok so its been a week and a day since i planted the seeds land this is what the look like now tell me how i doing and how i can improve. one is thriving and span of leaves is 5cm the others i smaller but is this normal and the one thats big is over growing? the leaves on one of the smaller plant is starting to curland turn a little yellow in some places coud this be a deficaintcy of some sort or is the light to close.
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yeh i only water them every 2 days but waterd them last night when the lights went off, i also just give them a quick spray with water every night after lights go off is this alright.....i havent got any fert yet can u get that from any hardware store and how much you use...every one seems to have loads of diffrent opinions on using it such as not untill 4-5 week in soil etc these are only a week and a day old
sk3tch3
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usually the soil has nutes, enough for a seedling anyway, adding a lil phosphorus will help the roots. the key with feeding is start small, its strain dependent, so each strain will like its on nute regiment. practice, but always start small. i only water in the morning, or when the lights just turn on, and folier feed when the lights just turn on or right befor they turn off and the temps are less then 80 so the stomatas are open, fine mist spray. as much air and co2 in the water as possible. peace
ok so i dont no edsacly what lights im running here i think there energy saving ones that i found round the house i think there cfl's as no filiment. one is 25w which on the box says aquivalent to 100w normal light but reali unsure about all this!!!! ok so i also think i have over streched the stems but how can i deal with this~? also still extreamly confused on the ferts front when would you lot recoment feeding them, and shall i give them some stuff to boost the growth of the roots now????
these are the latests photos of my grow, this is the largest plant but in the second picture is it starting to show its sex and if so can you help me identify it as i reali cant tell thanks, the grow is only 2 weeks since the seeds were placed in a medium for germinating.
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I'm on my first grow too so I'm no expert but b4 I started I spent some time educating myself. There are no shortcuts, you gotta get stuck in and READ READ READ. Then start growing, when you'll learm a whole lot more from your mistakes.
There is a ton of good advice and info on this forum - go search it out. Check out the 'free grow videos' sticky.
Looking at your pics a few things occur to me: is that tinfoil you're using? If yes then lose it - evryone agress that it's not the best, and can cause hot spots. I think you are mistaken about the plant showing its sex - it is way too young to tell.
There is a ton of good advice and info on this forum - go search it out. Check out the 'free grow videos' sticky.
Looking at your pics a few things occur to me: is that tinfoil you're using? If yes then lose it - evryone agress that it's not the best, and can cause hot spots. I think you are mistaken about the plant showing its sex - it is way too young to tell.
If you got your plants in a box (not sure, but thats how it looks in your pics) then its better to paint the inside of the box with white matt paint or cover it in Mylar which is a kind of wrapping paper that many people reccomend because it has excellent reflective properties. You can also cover the walls of your grow room in Mylar, or paint them white. Mylar can be easily bought - dont know where you live so do a search for mylar in RollItUp and you can probably find suggestions on where to buy.
