First EVER Grow - Prototype grow box

[Jericho]

Keeps lights as close as possible for now. How old are they now?

 

[Roddy]

Yes, lights close so no stretch.

 

[MosesPMG]

the big one is 23 days and the others are 21.

I would rather them stretch upward than outward, for now. You sure I shouldnt move the light?

 

[Jericho]

Stretch will make them grow taller and wider. Your best off coping until they show sex for now.

 

[benamucc]

hey moses. these things are looking healthy. there is an "inverse square law" that will help you with your distances. intensity =light output/distance squared

a 400w light should hang 12-24" above the canopy...IMO

 

[MosesPMG]

alright Jericho, ill stay put

:welcome: ben thanks for the formula. and its a 150w, not 400. I wish I could have afforded the 400w. but it would have probably been too hot anyways.

 

[MosesPMG]

So the lowest leaves on 3 of my plants are starting to yellow. Is this normal or what? I watered them yesterday, but it had been almost 4 days before that.

any advice? and pics tomorrow

 

[SensiStarFan]

So the lowest leaves on 3 of my plants are starting to yellow. Is this normal or what? I watered them yesterday, but it had been almost 4 days before that.

any advice? and pics tomorrow

Hi Moses,
Pics of the leaves would be a big help. Are you talking about the little round leaves where there is one on either side of the stem?... or the first set of actual MJ shaped leaves?
Either way I lose leaves all the time as plants age, especially lower on the plant as the above growing foliage lets less and less light down below. Pics would help us know if it is a problem or more natural. Some people see a leaf falling off and think it is a huge problem. But every plant will lose leaves over time.

By the way the plants look great in the last pic you posted, nice work
-SSF

 

[MosesPMG]

It isnt the baby seed leaf, the really tiny one. It is the next leaf after that. the kinda big single leaf. not the sets of 3, 5 or 7. and I even have sets of 9

 

[Jericho]

Dont worry too much about it. My plants have always had the newest leafs die off.

 

[MosesPMG]

alright, thanks Jericho, thats what I am hoping.

The plants are looking great besides that, they are all over 1' now!! :woohoo:

pics when I get home

 

[Jericho]

Looking forward to pics. As long as its the 1st couple sets of leafs you should be find. Just keep an eye on the others and if it shows on other leafs then get a pic up so we can identify it.

 

[MosesPMG]

:aok: definitely keepin an eye on em. Thanks Jericho

 

[MosesPMG]

I cant get a good pic of the yellowing, but I think its alright. The plants look great, just the lowest leaf if yellowing.

hope you enjoy

 

[Jericho]

Looking good mate. You have got to get some white on those walls asap. Loosing allot of light mate. If you cant afford paint then try white cardboard, The stuff they make posters and charts out of in schools.

 

[MosesPMG]

hey Jericho!

Ya I really need some white. I am going to make it professional(mylar or paint) after this grow, but I am going to get some poster board for now.

Been kinda distracted sorry :bong: :aok:

 

[Jericho]

Forget mylar, just go flat white paint. Its cheaper and just as good.

 

[MosesPMG]

ok I had heard mylar is "the best" but I dont know if I am willing to spend that much when paint is apparently just as good. Thanks mate

 

[Jericho]

If you have a look in the light section i think there is a chart on reflectivity of materials. You might be able to find one on-line.

 

[MosesPMG]

hadnt thought of that :goodposting: Thanks Jericho