First EVER Grow - Prototype grow box

[MosesPMG]

thanks mrfist - I was so worried about under watering, I guess I over watered. Im glad I asked before I really did some harm.

 

[MosesPMG]

first pic is of grow box

second and third are the big plant

rest - other 4 plants ---- the last plant is growing outward alot more than the other plants and looks underdeveloped...

 

[MosesPMG]

the odd ball

 

[Jericho]

Moses Great job. They are looking good. Careful with the leaf curling, they seem to be getting a little too close to hps. Mine do that when i miss judge the heat apart from that things are looking good Mate.

When it comes to water you will get the hang of it. I use the weight of the pots to tell when its time. Just get a pot fill it with dry soil. When it gets near that weight thats when its time to water. I agree with once a week in theory. When you hit flower though they may need more. Dont rely on a schedule to much as your plants needs will change. learn the weight of your pots and you will sail through.

 

[MosesPMG]

hey Jericho!

I havnt raised my hps yet, and it is still about 6" above the tops. when I put my hand over the tops it isnt too hot, but only because of the fan, it gets warm with the fan off buts its on 24/7. still too hot?

glad I learned about the watering, could ruined everything :shocked:

 

[Jericho]

If they are curling like that i would say try raise it just a little. Not too high, just a tad, If you look at my pics you will see the big one has the curls as well. otherwise your doing great mate.

 

[MosesPMG]

:aok: ill raise it up a some. thanks mate

 

[MosesPMG]

so heres the plan:

1. I moved the light up another 6-8" and im gettin chains today to make it easier (you dont want to know how im doing it now), and I am moving it to its final height in a week. (week before flowering)
2. I started using quarter strength nutes 3 waterings ago and I am going to switch to half strength after next watering and only use half strength
3. March 1st I would like to start LSTing my 4 small plants and top my big one - if possible??

and finally
4. March 7th, one week after LSTing and topping and 2 weeks after giving half strength veg nutes, I would like be begin flowering.

Thats what I am hoping to do - can you tell me if the times sound right?

 

[Jericho]

I would suggest getting the easy rollers to hang your lights. They make things so simple.

I cant comment on the time line really, I'm an auto grower so dont need to worry about that.

 

[MosesPMG]

darn you and your autos!! -- I am going to do my next grow same as this - bag seed, but then once I got a handle on things I am gonna invest in seeds and probably autos to start out, ive always loved the though of em

do you add both veg nutes (worm casings and bat guano) as well as the flowering nutes(PKN) while flowering or just the PKN?

 

[Jericho]

Depending how long the strain flowers for.

You want to stop using N (Veg nutes) early enough so that the leafs loose there colour by time flowering is finished, That way you have a better cure. So if you have a sativa that is going to flower for say 12 weeks then you may want to use it during flower for 1st 4 and then let it use up the nute by end of flower.

It will depend on your strain really, considering thats bag seed then you will have to wing it.

 

[MosesPMG]

ok thanks Jericho. I will keep an eye on it and stop well before harvest.

:aok:

 

[MosesPMG]

plants literally exploded last night :shocked:

my plants are gaining about a node a night, more leaves keep appearing every morning!, its unbelievable

my odd ball plant is now growing out so much it is overlapping fan leaves with my big one. and my big one is getting bushier too! if this keeps up I am going to need more room!

 

[Jericho]

How many you got going? Forgot how big your area is.

I have 4 bushy ones in mine at the moment and another one on the way and i feel im running out of room lol.

 

[MosesPMG]

good morning Jericho!

I have 5 plants this grow, but I am only going to grow 4 starting next time.

and my box is small. floor space is only 2'x2' and its only 4' tall.

including the pots, the plants are just under a foot and a half, but the plants them selves are only about 11" tall. I wish I had more room!

 

[Roddy]

lol, alot of plant for that small a space....

Take a toke of this while we watch... :48:

 

[MosesPMG]

*puff puff* thanks Roddy :48:

I know! I was only planning on 4, but I couldnt let 1 go haha. Im cutting the males obviously so that will even it back out. <-- hopefully not too much

 

[Jericho]

Hmm, i would say even 4 is to much for that space. Have a look at the last shot in my GJ, The 4 plants in there are in a 3x3 space and they are autos, They still have another 5 weeks to go so they are going to at least double that size. I feel I'm running short of space.

Males should show them selves soon then maybe you can get rid of a couple.

 

[Roddy]

Ahh, I see...yes, you should have a male or two at most, (hopefully) giving the ladies room to mature! Remember that the ladies will double in size (or more) when put into budding...

 

[MosesPMG]

Ill take a look Jericho, thanks!

I want them to keep growing, vertically more than outward because of space. should I go ahead and raise the light to its final spot (about 1' higher)?