Daily grow guide with a beginner.

[PeaceLove&FreeBudz]

Ok so im already 22 days into my grow but ive been keeping a daily log on what im doing or what im noticing.
My set up is to the simplest degree, and i consider this the typical way a first time grower might go about his buisness.
Im trying it this way first before i invest the money. just so i have an idea.



So im going to type in here what ive written so far then keep this up to date ever 5 days.:holysheep:

 

[PeaceLove&FreeBudz]

So my setup is as following:

Soil: Worm casting, kelp meal, bat guano, chicken manure, perlite.

Water: Bottled Arowhead

Light: Four CFL grow lights.

Nutrients: Terracycle .03-.002-.02 and Vigoro.

The lighten is weak but as you read on you will see the results.

 

[PeaceLove&FreeBudz]

Location: closet set up.
Time: early October

Ok so i germinated two seeds, using the trick, as well all know, where you dampen a paper cloth and stick the seeds in the towel and then in a ziplock bad for about a week in a dark place and they should sprout.
On october 1st i planted my seeds (i know perfect timing).

On the second day i notice the soil was broken on one of the seeds.
My lighting was set way tohigh so i noticed some extreme stretching. within 4 days. So i took her outside. when i came to check on her within 2 hours time, she wasdead. due to how dry and hot it was outside.....


I was so stoned i didnt noticed haha.

 

[PeaceLove&FreeBudz]

On day 4 the other seedling broke ground, and decided to just leave her under 24/7 lighting in the closet. and then by day 6 the shell had fallen off the seed sprout.

I could have removed the seed shell yesterday but i just wanted to let her do it on her own. what dosent kill her makes her stronger haha.

I watered and used some terracycle ( i know way too early, but i learned as i went on)
On day eight i added the forth cfl light and also started a fan, running about 12 hours a day.
Nothing really went on till day 11. when the next set of leaves started to form.


then on day twelve i transplanted because the roots were showing at the bottom of the cup.

 

[PeaceLove&FreeBudz]

Pictures will be later on, im just writing till im up to date so in like 8 posts from this one you can check the pictures.

Oct-13
I awake this morning to see that she is still alive after her transplant last night. I watered her really good after transplant because i was recomended on doen so. As the day progressed to night my baby had wilted a bit and seemed to turn a bit yellow ( later to be discoverd as a NUT burn) I hope this is not from the shock, she should recover fully within 48 hours.
But all i can do is give pleny of fresh air light and time.

 

[PeaceLove&FreeBudz]

oct-14

I checked on her this morning and everything seemed ok. I went to the loca smoke shop and bought "The cannabis grow bible", by greg green. ( I highly recomend this book).
Ive been picken the book up all day and constantly sticken my nose in it reading everything i can.
I also went to my local Lowes home improvment and bought a PH,Moister checker.

I checked my levels and all was fine.

 

[PeaceLove&FreeBudz]

Oct-15
I didnt really get to check on her to mcuh today. But i checked once later at night and she looked at tad bit yellow but other than that it was ok.

Oct-16
early this morning i checked the PH and Moister level. I think i hit a root or moved some soil underneth because she fell over. but i ended up proping more soil around her and made sure it was snug.
Within 48 hours i will know if i did any damage. ( again newbee mistakes)

 

[PeaceLove&FreeBudz]

Oct-17
Right before i went to bed last night i started to worry i did some damage. I also plan on getting a 400W HID light, but need to do the calculations on on electricity costs, Im also considering getting a solar panel, i saw them on craiglist for about a $150 that will be enough to power my whole set up.
This is all thoughts for my next set up.

Oct-18
I didnt really check on her to mcuh today, i just checked the lighten and made sure she was getten optimal lighting.
The only thing i forgot to mention yesterday i bought some vigoro. its levels are; 24-8-16.
I added 1 tspn to about 2 gallons of water, i was thinken that i had a Nitrogen difficancy with all the yellowing on one set of leaves. ( i know its a NUT burn and this didnt help)
Ph checked normal and moistor is normal.

 

[PeaceLove&FreeBudz]

Oct-19
Today ive noticed some overall improvements.
The seedling leaves and the first set are yellow and starting to crisp, but the new set about them is really really comming in bright and strong. And a new set is even starting to grow about those healthy ones too

The leaves are a nice grean and three leaved.

Oct-20
So as i was saying before she is starting to sprout the third and forth set of healthy leaves. She is looking like she will make a full recovery even after ive been so horrible too her. this is why im doen this grow first so i can ensure the best possible grow after.

 

[PeaceLove&FreeBudz]

Oct-21
Ok so i officially declared the yellowing is indeed a NUT burn. So im not going to give her any more NUts. So im going to wait for a week or so or till i noticed she needs some NUTS. I hope the Bucket im growing in is draining well for i dont have to deal with root roat.

Oct-22
So last night after i declared a NUT burn i decided to do a sorta flush on my baby to test the draining and get all the crap out. And this morning she looked fine and like a champ. and alot of water drained so i know thats a good sign. I desperatly need to obtain a really good HID light or somthing. But im going to maybe get one off a buddy for way cheap. maybe just to borrow for a while. I should noticed if theres a diffrence in the flush in a few days.

And as this is cought you up to date, i would like to add that she looks bettertoday than she has since ive started.


with the flush just have happend ive honestly noticed a change. he leaves are flattened better and accepting the light really good.
Also there is some secondary branches growing from the internodes of the branches.

HURRAY

but as of now im confident on the past mistakes are a lesson worth learning.
and my next run. 4 clones of some kush.

But i will write a 5 day post in 5 days from now with all the photos ( even though i might do the photos in the next day)

 

[Slartibartfast]

Oct-21
Ok so i officially declared the yellowing is indeed a NUT burn. So im not going to give her any more NUts. So im going to wait for a week or so or till i noticed she needs some NUTS. I hope the Bucket im growing in is draining well for i dont have to deal with root roat.

Oct-22
So last night after i declared a NUT burn i decided to do a sorta flush on my baby to test the draining and get all the crap out. And this morning she looked fine and like a champ. and alot of water drained so i know thats a good sign. I desperatly need to obtain a really good HID light or somthing. But im going to maybe get one off a buddy for way cheap. maybe just to borrow for a while. I should noticed if theres a diffrence in the flush in a few days.

And as this is cought you up to date, i would like to add that she looks bettertoday than she has since ive started.


with the flush just have happend ive honestly noticed a change. he leaves are flattened better and accepting the light really good.
Also there is some secondary branches growing from the internodes of the branches.

HURRAY

but as of now im confident on the past mistakes are a lesson worth learning.
and my next run. 4 clones of some kush.

But i will write a 5 day post in 5 days from now with all the photos ( even though i might do the photos in the next day)

Good work. Just remember too much thinking can kill her... So can to much love.

 

[papabeach1]

also to add.. well first of all.. seeding/spout only need water, seeding soils.. no nutes.. guano might be too much.... nice new soils and very moist is great to start...

also these seeds that still hold the stem.. do not worry about it.. .that seeds does has their own remain of foods that feed the plant.. leave it alone... its all good I even have one plant in DWC (mom) that has seed still stick on it.. I will post the pic.. pretty baby I got!! and lives in DWC wow..

 

[THCPezDispenser]

I also plan on getting a 400W HID light, but need to do the calculations on on electricity costs, Im also considering getting a solar panel, i saw them on craiglist for about a $150 that will be enough to power my whole set up.

Electricity Calculation:
http://www.marijuanapassion.com/forum/showpost.php?p=337655&postcount=41

Solar Powering a 400W HPS:
http://www.marijuanapassion.com/forum/showpost.php?p=341723&postcount=5

 

[DomsChron]

ostpicsworthless: :hubba:

 

[PeaceLove&FreeBudz]

ostpicsworthless: :hubba:

i know thats why i said ill have them posted in 2 days

 

[PeaceLove&FreeBudz]

Ok so here is some pictures i have taken today. DONT FORGET THAT SHE HAS GONE THRU ALOT SO THATS WHY SHES KINDA SMALL.
But as of the last few days she has done remarkable.
She has hit vegatative stage and liven the atmospher. know that i flushed her and stoped being a bad owner.

You can see the previous NUT BURN on the bottom leaves, theyll fall off in a few days.
But ill post pictures in another week and you will see what im talking about, how she is growing faster than ever know ive corrected my problems. I wont water her again since the flush for maybe 2 or 3 more days. NUTS in about 1 and a half weeks. depending on if i feel she needs it

 

[Icex420]

Looks nice man.

Mine are about the same age..

 

[PeaceLove&FreeBudz]

YA i wish she wouldve ben a bit bigger but i guess thats what i get for mistrating her. haha


Live and learn.
the quote of a lifetime

 

[PeaceLove&FreeBudz]

YA i wish she wouldve ben a bit bigger but i guess thats what i get for mistrating her. haha

Live and learn.
the quote of a lifetime

 

[PeaceLove&FreeBudz]

Oct 23
So I ran the Fan for about 8 hours when i awoke. She seemed to enjoy that. I checked the moist level and it had droped a bit so thats a good sign that its getting used up so there not possibilities for root rot. The PH also checked out fine. Today i was looking at craigslist for some cheaper HPS for flowering, but im worried cause its graiglist and theres a sketchyness already in itself im not to keen on dealing with.

Oct 24
I raised my lighting about an inch higher so thats some good news, thats shes growing. I really probably should have done it 2 days back, but its ok. Thers about 2 inches between the plant and the CFLs. Other than that there was nothing new. Ran the fan for about 6 hours.

Oct 25
She looked really really healthy today, so i know now she is deffenetly on the right track. It was as if she was groing faster. I can see more nodes starting to form nd secondary leaf growth inbetween the branches. so hopefully in 2 weks ill know the sex for sure..