Grow Journal of a Cannabinoid Android

[orangesunshine]

i'd let the soil dry a bit before the next watering---prolly get them a bit closer to the light---get a light breeze going with the oscillating fan

 

[Dr. Green Fang]

Let dry, will do. Light closer, not sure.. I put the back of my hand near it and it seems to be at its limit. I don't have any of the stretching I had before.

As for the OSC fan, it has been on for over a week now Thanks for the words Orange!

 

[orangesunshine]

also, if you have the ability to switch out that MH bulb for an HPS---would be a good thing too

 

[Dr. Green Fang]

From what it seemed to me, MH for flowering was best (given current situation, other than T5 fixture) then HPS for flowering.

 

[orangesunshine]

HPS has a wider spectrum doesn't get as hot and your plans will be happier

 

[Dr. Green Fang]

I need that heat Orange.. you seen my temps through these 11 pages of journal? hah I've hit low 60's inside the tent, with 2 electric oil heaters on each side outside the tent (on low). It was 65° inside the tent this morning, but thankfully it's now nearing 70°.

If the general consensus says to switch it out now, then I surely will. I'm not one to question those that do indeed know more than I do. In about 1 month, I'll have a 2x4 tent for just vegging, and a T5 fixture inside it, so this won't be an issue anymore after this grow.

 

[Dr. Green Fang]

Everything's looking good this morning. Temps are at 71° in the tent with RH at 42%. Plants all look decent, but like I mentioned.. the first 2 leaves are yellow so I'm considering starting my 1/4 strength nutes on them.

Still waiting for newly planted seeds to pop through the surface.


Thoughts?

 

[Growdude]

Thoughts?

Pictures?

 

[Dr. Green Fang]

Be right back with some

 

[Dr. Green Fang]

Here's the pics

 

[oldsman]

I think you should transplant them before you feed them,JMO.When you transplant you can bury them all the way to the leaves to negate their stretched stems and stabalize them as well.I like to transplant before the first feed so they are in a bigger container,etc...when they start taking off,just my way of doing it.I'm looking forward to seeing that table full of ladies.

 

[Dr. Robertsozki]

yes sir transplant into big container and feed those 4 babies wait on the other 5.
my opinion on the MH/HPS
MH are to veg
HPS are to flower
can you veg with HPS? yes
MH the blue spectrum makes the leafs grow and they don't stretch wish is perfect
HPS the red spectrum makes flower bud grow and they stretch wish is also perfect
My opinion and im sure a bunch of other peoples too. don't take my word for it just ask

 

[Dr. Green Fang]

Ok then, it's settled. I'll go up and transplant them right now. When should I feed first round of 1/4 strength nutes.. tomorrow?

Thanks all!

 

[SuperCanadianFatman]

*standing by*

 

[oldsman]

Myself,I transplant and water them in with the first feeding.Seeing as these are the only ones you have going, You might feed a little less than 1/4 strenght to be double sure they don't burn.It's better to be safe.

 

[Dr. Green Fang]

Day 22 for 4
Day 2 for 5

Temps: 74°
RH: 52%

Fed 1/4 strength nutes (2ml Grow 3ml Micro in 32oz water) after full transplants into their final homes (3gal pots)

PH of solution was looking like 6.2

Here's some pics. Oh and by the way, I have 3 lady bugs that flew in the tent from nowhere when it was open. So, I should leave these little guys in here ya?

Thoughts?

 

[Dr. Green Fang]

And a few more...

 

[SuperCanadianFatman]

awh a ladybug. nicely done!

 

[Dr. Green Fang]

Thanks Super



Anyone else having any thoughts? Would love input.

 

[Dr. Green Fang]

Oooook.. I just went to check on the tent before I retire for the evening, and not only does everything look good... but 4/5 of the seedlings just shed their hoods!!! And the 5th one is just about ready.

That's kind of awesome!