First Journal

[HemperFi]

They will get wateronly for the next two times -- see what happens.

I am fixing up some nutes for the little ones to get their next watering. I put three table spoons of micro and the same with the gro -- in 5 gals of water.

the PH is between 6 and 7 -- I hope I don't fry them....

what do you think?

 

[HemperFi]

I know you will say to check the PPM -- I don't have a clue as to how to go about this task. Do I need to go buy a meter or something?

 

[Locked]

I know you will say to check the PPM -- I don't have a clue as to how to go about this task. Do I need to go buy a meter or something?

PPM is very important for hydro growing....soil growing not a big problem. I hve never used a ppm meter for my soil grows.

 

[HemperFi]

thank you hammy -- took a weight off me

 

[HemperFi]

I'm sure the way you nute your plants you hve damaged a few on occasion. Have you ever killed plants by giving them too much juice? Do they usually come back healthy?

 

[The Hemp Goddess]

I'm sure the way you nute your plants you hve damaged a few on occasion. Have you ever killed plants by giving them too much juice? Do they usually come back healthy?

I have! Whether they come back or not depends on how badly they get burned.

What nutes are you using? Three tablespoons of micro and 3 tablespoons of grow in 5 gal sounds like it could be hot. Are you following any kind of nute schedule?

 

[HemperFi]

This will be the first time I give them nutes. Don't want to kill them -- I've grown terribly fond of them...

 

[HemperFi]

I'm thinking I'll do a w/w/n/w/w/n, schedule.

 

[Sol]

If it was me, i would google GH mixes for young plants or something like that, even on other boards you know you can't be the first person in this spot ,so see what answers other got, must be alot of ppl using those type nutrients. You would'nt want to chance it on their first feeding and burn them real bad. Don't forget that their systems are very delicate, like a baby, and they can't take much abuse,like an adult could. Especially if THG thinks that could be a hot mix.
I know i'm still VERY very careful with my young ones, because the effort required to replace them is ,well lets' just say no one needs that.Better safe than sorry specially if your becoming fond of them and yes i agree, you have soaked this all up very well. I learn more on your thread than my own.

 

[HemperFi]

I made the 5 gals into 10 gals and halved the nutes. I'll do as Hammy does and have no schedual, just feed when they look hungry. Keep it simple. I see what ppl mean though about two different phenos requiring much different treatment. The "White Power" is doingh fine in the FFocean. The "AK-47" is struggling a little. These "Poisin Mighty Mite" look and act like pure Indica -- they are growing like Kush. I'm liking their looks -- some of them are growing strangely tho. I never saw plants like these -- simular to the pure Indica I see in various threads. I know you can't tell phenos from looking at a plant -- just saying.....

 

[HemperFi]

If it was me, i would google GH mixes for young plants or something like that, even on other boards you know you can't be the first person in this spot ,so see what answers other got, must be alot of ppl using those type nutrients. You would'nt want to chance it on their first feeding and burn them real bad. Don't forget that their systems are very delicate, like a baby, and they can't take much abuse,like an adult could. Especially if THG thinks that could be a hot mix.
I know i'm still VERY very careful with my young ones, because the effort required to replace them is ,well lets' just say no one needs that.Better safe than sorry specially if your becoming fond of them and yes i agree, you have soaked this all up very well. I learn more on your thread than my own.

Thanks Sol, yes, I'm doing my homework. Things are beginning to fall into place. I still have a a lot to learn, but I can only get the experience I need with time spent growing. I expect it will take a long time to get as comfortable as most of these good folk are. I will give it as much effort as it take tho -- and thanks for all the info -- and for coming in and responding to my crys of help Peace

 

[Sol]

Hey , i'm glad i could help. Don't forget, i'm just as new as you are pal. Four months ago i knew there were primarily 2 types of MJ .( I know theres' really 3 but only 2 that we are really concerned with) ,BUT i did'nt know what they were. I had NO clue about Ph, lighting,air circulation,nor the difference between female or male (in plants)for petes' sake. I had a bit of experience with tropicals but thats' it!! Everything i've learned has come in the last 4 months and most of the important stuff i learned right here. I'm sure you noticed the community feel here, just as i did ,and it makes learning something new that much easier when you are in good company and ppl express an actual interest in what you are doing. Dontcha think? Any success i have is a direct result of the inputs i've received asking the same questions as you,believe me, i think everyone remembers their first time and the joy you feel over a new leaf or some similar small seeming event.Right? So really, you are helping me as much as i may help you, confidence plays a part in this too.
Anyway, before i get all serious or something ,just know you have found your green thumb, and were all behind you as much as a bunch of strangers can be.

 

[The Hemp Goddess]

If you are using GH nutes why are you using just the micro and grow? This is a 3 part nutrient meant to use all 3 parts or if using the Lucas formula, only the micro and the bloom. Make sure you add the micro to your water first. Otherwise you can lock out some of the other nutrients.

When starting out feeding your babies, you are going to need a schedule. HL has been doing this a long time and knows what his plants need. This takes years of experience.

 

[Locked]

I don't recommend anyone feeding like I do....at least until you hve some experience under your belt with both growing and using these nutrients. It is very easy to under or over feed if you don't know your strain. Anytime I grow a new strain it takes me a bit to get the feel for it and I usually battle a slight deficiency or two. As for the GH 3 part I agree with THG...you shld be using all 3 parts and mixing Micro in the water first. During flower I like to drop the Grow from the mix..and only add it if I see early yellowing..again that is a personal preference thing and it also comes from my experience using these nutrients. Not something I recommend to everyone.

Everyone develops their own grow style....experimenting and trying new things can help you find yours. Jmo

 

[HemperFi]

Yes, there are three parts to the GH system. I Do add the Micro first, and then the gro. I didn't think they would need the Bloom until I turned them. Am I wrong? I'm finding a place to begin nutes. I'm being careful. I AM concerned. I believe I know when to water now. I haven't watered the babies since I transpotted them. I have a water tester, and I won't feed them until they are hungry. I think I can tell -- we will see. I believe it will be years until I am cmfortable and believe I know what I am doing, but I AM learning (mostly from mistakes) but I am on a curve like you have never seen If I do something REAL stupid and they die, well, I will just start over (God Forbid). They have good light, these nutes should ork for me as soon as I have a little experience using them, the tent stays at 77degrees, and the plants are growing. I am happy. I trully appreciate hearing everything you wonderful people have to say, but one thing I keep hearing over and over again is "Style". I will develop MY style, and I WILL grow some nasty, gooey, sticky, stinky skank. If I kill a few plants along the way, so be it. I'm sure most of you have had disasters -- I read about them often. I am learning. I am being as careful as a clumbsy old guy can be, and I am loving this added dimension to my life. Keep the advice coming. I will try and make you proud. Peace.

 

[Locked]

HF you are doing fine bro....everyone has lil set backs along the way. It's how we learn.

Mrs Cali I wld start your own thread in the appropriate section....this way you can get the help you need. I don't grow outdoors and hve no experience with mold.

 

[HemperFi]

Here is what they look like today -- they are growing.

 

[HemperFi]

more --

 

[HemperFi]

and 2 more

 

[HemperFi]

and the "Alien" looks like this now --