My 1st outdoor grow (and 1st grow too)

oontribe

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I just want to make sure that i am on the right track:
Gonna use perlite, peatmoss and lime as the medium to grow my plants.

1-plant the germinated autoflower indica seeds in a small pots under 27w light for 24hrs and wait for em to sprout and use this light for the 1st week.
Wrap the top part of the pot with transparent plastic wrap to keep humidity high and wait for the seeds to sprout and then move the plastic wrap.

2- use 1 lamp 100w for the 2nd and 3rd week.

3-water them regularly and use hydroponics A+B half strength after the 1st 7-10 days 2-3 times a week.

4-after 3 weeks plant them in bigger pots in my balcony.

5-water them regularly 2-3 times a week with water and hydroponics A+B half strength.

6-wait for em to flower and finish their life time (autoflower indica) then harvest, dry and cure them.

Can i use 100w lamp 50cm away?
It's autoflower, should i put them under 24/7 of light or go for 18/6hrs a day for the 1st 3 weeks before moving em to bigger pots?
Do i need a ph tester to test the ph of the soil and water regularly?

AM I MISSING ANYTHING? Tips are welcomed.
 
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FresnoFarmer

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I just want to make sure that i am on the right track:
Gonna use perlite, peatmoss and lime as the medium to grow my plants.

1-plant the germinated autoflower indica seeds in a small pots under 27w light for 24hrs and wait for em to sprout and use this light for the 1st week.
Wrap the top part of the pot with transparent plastic wrap to keep humidity high and wait for the seeds to sprout and then move the plastic wrap.

2- use 1 lamp 100w for the 2nd and 3rd week.

3-water them regularly and use hydroponics A+B half strength after the 1st 7-10 days 2-3 times a week.

4-after 3 weeks plant them in bigger pots in my balcony.

5-water them regularly 2-3 times a week with water and hydroponics A+B half strength.

6-wait for em to flower and finish their life time (autoflower indica) then harvest, dry and cure them.

Can i use 100w lamp 50cm away?
It's autoflower, should i put them under 24/7 of light or go for 18/6hrs a day for the 1st 3 weeks before moving em to bigger pots?
Do i need a ph tester to test the ph of the soil and water regularly?

AM I MISSING ANYTHING? Tips are welcomed.
You're going to need a ph pen because you are not running soil, but hydro rather. Peat/perlite act as a hydro medium so keep that in mind when ph'ing the solution going into the containers.
 

oontribe

Member

Is this a good one? Is this meter better than ph testing paper?
I gonna need also a PH upper and downer, right?

I am using peatmoss and perlite and i was told by another member that they are not hydroponics medium and i will just plant the seedlings in those mediums in pots outdoor!
 
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FresnoFarmer

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Is this a good one? Is this meter better than ph testing paper?
I gonna need also a PH upper and downer, right?

I am using peatmoss and perlite and i was told by another member that they are not hydroponics medium and i will just plant the seedlings in those mediums in pots outdoor!
That pen is good for measuring moisture level but you’ll want one that tests the water/nutrient solution before you pour it into the pots. Perlite and peat is fine just make sure to watch ph and read your plants. And adjust accordingly. I was always told that since they are both inert that I should run it as hydro.
 

oontribe

Member
Do i need ph tester for water and another one for soil?

Can i use ph paper tester because they are cheaper:

Or can i use this one for both soil and water:
 
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oontribe

Member
So you recommend me the paper or the pen?

And how often should i calibrate the pen as it only comes with 2 calibrating solutions?
 

FresnoFarmer

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I got the pen. Idk it should tell you how often on the instructions. Mines still pretty accurate and I’ve had it for a few months
 
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