First EVER Grow - Prototype grow box

[MosesPMG]

Thanks Jericho!

I will give that a read for sure.

Ill let the plants go atleast a week longer before adding 1/4 strength worm castings and bat guano

 

[MosesPMG]

I should give it some time after I give it the nutes before I switch to flowering right? I was thinking maybe 2 weeks? to make it:
3 weeks reg veg
2 weeks veg with nutes = 5 total weeks veg

when I start adding the nutes the time might change based on what they do, but I just need to know if I am thinking right

 

[Jericho]

Basically you stick with the veg nutes until you see signs of flowers. If they are in 12/12 light or 24/7 light they will still be in veg until you see signs of flowering/maturity. Putting them in 12/12 light before hand will only make it easier to see when they go into flower.

i would say wait until 3-4 weeks before giving them any nutes unless you see signs they need it (Colour getting lighter on the leaves). Change the lights when you want to slow down the growth or if you see signs of flowering.

 

[MosesPMG]

:aok: Thanks again Jericho

If I start nutes next week - it will be week 4 so Ill start no later than then

and Ill hold off on changing the lights -- I just want to see some budds BUT patience is a virtue and you should NEVER compromise a good harvest

 

[Jericho]

:aok: Thanks again Jericho

If I start nutes next week - it will be week 4 so Ill start no later than then

and Ill hold off on changing the lights -- I just want to see some budds BUT patience is a virtue and you should NEVER compromise a good harvest

Fact is there is no way to speed up a plant budding, It needs to reach maturity before it will do anything and the light cycle will not change that. In this life patience is a virtue.

Some of mine are showing signs of flowering now. Will try get some shots up in my GJ when i can be bothered to mess with camera.

 

[MosesPMG]

:woohoo: congrats man!!

Ill be looking forward to the pics

 

[MosesPMG]

haha finally got a fan and they are swaying nicely

the fan is not right on them, just above :aok:

 

[MosesPMG]

got motivated to take some pics

first pic is of my pride and joy - 18 days old and has sets of 5 fan leaves and leaves growing out of the nodes!

2nd pic - leaves growing out of the node

rest are of the other plants - random

 

[MosesPMG]

lastly

 

[nova564t]

They look good keep up the good work! And here's some MOJO for you!

 

[MosesPMG]

:dancing: thanks Nova!

sittin here smokin a bong, listening to Modest Mouse, and playing video games. good way to end the day, and with good people on MM to round it out

Thanks guys!

 

[Jericho]

Looking really good moses, They seem to be enjoying that HPS and fan.

 

[MosesPMG]

thanks Jericho!

the other plants are starting to grow leaves at the nodes - :woohoo: progress!

 

[MosesPMG]

plants are doin great guys and gals. pics tomorrow - - but I am pretty sure my big plant is a female.

It has what appears to be 2 white pistols coming out of the first node. I dont want to get over excited just yet, so ill let it go 1 more day and post a pic of it tomorrow

 

[MosesPMG]

The tips of some of the fan leaves are beginning to curl upwards. There is no discoloration so it leads me to think watering

I water each plant 3 times a day with slightly less than a cup of water each time -- too much? not enough?

post pics when I get home Thanks everyone

 

[bho_expertz]

You should water the plants once each two or three days (or until you see the soil dry ). And you should water it quite enough. It is quite a important thing the wet/dry cycle ( thanks Melvan ) so you need to read something about it. I think that your plants have a small growth for day 18th. But just my opinion. Good luck wish you the best

 

[Hick]

You should water the plants once each two or three days (or until you see the soil dry ). And you should water it quite enough. It is quite a important thing the wet/dry cycle ( thanks Melvan ) so you need to read something about it. I think that your plants have a small growth for day 18th. But just my opinion. Good luck wish you the best

.......or maybe as little as once per week.
http://www.marijuanapassion.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33242
there it is moses...

 

[MosesPMG]

Thanks guys! I guess I have been over watering.

The top of the soil is always pretty dry which is why I kept watering, but I guess its ok as long as the deep soil is still moist (which im pretty sure it is)

Ill double check when I get home and post pics

 

[MosesPMG]

oo and bho - ya my plants are little for their age - they had very little light for the first 2 weeks (only about 3000 lumens for the entire grow room) but now I have my hps (16000 lumens) and it is really helping I am hoping they keep growing

 

[meetmrfist2]

dude if you are watering that much you are def over watering.if moisture stays deep in the soil like you are doing not letting it dry out you are prone to get root rot,I water my plants ONCE A WEEK,get on a schedule and you will see a difference,I see more first growers ruin a grow by overwatering,leave them alone and let them grow.....peace