First Timer

hey all, just decided to dive into the world of grow. Running a 2x4 tent, a 6 inch circulator fan and a 4 inch exhaust fan running to a carbon filter. (2) 3 gallon pots full of FFOF, 30% coco and a generous handful of worm castings mixed in. Attempting to grow northern lights autoflower - my babies just sprouted and are looking pretty good. Just looking for any tips or tricks to decrease smell and increase yield. I plan on LST these plants and have nutrients on standby just nervous to introduce it too early.

Your seedling needs water. A small amount to wet the area around it. I usually fully wet my pot before planting auto seeds. However some on here just water around the seedling. Whatever you prefer

unless you plan to top dress with more soil fill the pots up next time.

On second look I can’t tell if just the top of soil is dry.

Yeah the top soil dried out a bit after I removed the humidity domes I had on,, this is how they both looked yesterday afternoon right after i removed the domes. Probably about a shot glass worth of water was poured when germing. Is this a good amount?

I keep mine in a dome but some on here think it’s a sin. I like the protection for the first few days.

NL is one of the least smelling strains out there. Smell shouldn't be too much issue if your filter is working. The best way for you to control smell is to keep the tent closed as much as possible.