Growing for the first time!

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[pcduck]

I just have one question. Why would you use MG fertilizer when you just changed out the soil because it had MG fertilizer and moisture control in the soil? Just wondering.

 

[Alistair]

With MG fertilizer he can control when it gets fertilizer and when it doesn't. In the MG soil the fertilizer has already been added, and he has no control over that.

 

[Rigby]

Yes, the soil is moist rather than wet....Im high . Also, the lime is in a small pellet form, so i just mix it in with the soil, or sprinkle it on top? The organic soil doesn't have as much N-P-K in it, but that still means I won't have to fertilize it for a few weeks?

 

[Rigby]

Ok, tomorrow I am going to be mixing my new soil, so it will be another one more night in the old soil. I took a picture even though not much has changed except the color of the plant. The center is turning lighter, so does that mean I am lacking Nitrogen?

 

[4u2sm0ke]

first i dont water befor transplant..i let the medium dry out completely..your soil sound good..when you say the soil is wet from beeing outside..its just moist..i mix all my content in a large garbage can..that nutrient you have ther is good for veg...and like Alistar said they wont need feeding for a few weeks..and when you do start feeding start 1/4 strength see how they respond and work up from there..never over feed...we stoners think more is better..but its not the case when dealing with nutes..lol..we all foget things along the way as we grow..thats why I love these Grow journals so much..I was able to go back and view a prob i had last year...and what was recommended..with out that I would be a step one again...I also like the use of a callander in my shed..I take note on ther..because I too forget when I water and or feed..this helps remember..lol..I see your on and maybe waiting for me to finish so i will..lol Take care and be safe

 

[4u2sm0ke]

Ok, tomorrow I am going to be mixing my new soil, so it will be another one more night in the old soil. I took a picture even though not much has changed except the color of the plant. The center is turning lighter, so does that mean I am lacking Nitrogen?

NO...that is new growth and thats what it is supose to look like..lol..no nutes my friend...and no water...I personnaly would wait until that soil is dried completely...do you have a moister meter?..if not i say get one..they work great for me..when it says dry..I wait till the next nay to water/feedd..some go by the weight of container..but IMO is tough and easy to over water and drown plant..I have two of these meters and they can be found at you Nursery...also may want to look into your water and its PH. i buy my PH tester at the pond store..use it to check water PH of run off..hope this helps..KEEP M GREEN

 

[Rigby]

Of course it helps. I was a little worried actually. The soil that they are in now should be dry for the most part because I watered them once since they were planted, and the only watering was very small. I will take some pics of my new soil tonight and then I will attemp to transplant.

 

[4u2sm0ke]

okay my friend good luck...and remember you dont have to get all the old soil off..Just my thaughts

 

[Rigby]

I am gonna try to do whatever it wants to do, if it all falls of then great, if some stays on thats fine too I guess. The soil was pretty wet though, it was clumped together, and felt really wet; but when i mixed in the perlite, it wasn't to bad. I took a pic. I think it looks good. I am going to mix in a tblspn or so of nutralime as well. I definately won't have to water for some time. I will get some pics of them transplanted as well later tonight, and a few before I transplant....:watchplant:

 

[Alistair]

Rigby, you need to water after you transplant. There is a flow of water from the soil through the roots and then to the leaves where the water is transpired back into the atmosphere. You need to water after transplanting in order to keep that flow going. I forget the name of that flow of water from soil, roots, to the leaves, etc., but it is important to keep it going.

 

[4u2sm0ke]

uptake? and also want to prepare you..they will wilt and look near death for a day or two..but that norm okay...and after you transplant you should give them a good fresh drink..regardles of what you soil is like..then let it dry and then h2o again,,and again,,,,then at that time you may want to start light nutes...that size container you should not have to water for a week or so...have you got yourself a moister reader?..PH tester?..

 

[Rigby]

No I don't have a moister reader yet, or a ph tester. I am going to transplant two of my plants and see how they do, then if all goes well, I will transplant the other two. Pictures coming up in in a bit.

 

[Rigby]

Wow, there were some roots all the way to the bottom of my container. One of the plants had a little soil left over, and one had hardly any and was almost all root. There had to be roots that were at least a foot 10 inches long...I wish I could have gotten a picture. Anywho, I gave them a nice drink so now all I can do is wait. Here are many pictures starting with before and then after. Also, one of the plants are leaning but the stem is looks straight, will it grow towards the light? The bottom left picture is what I am asking about.

 

[4u2sm0ke]

yes my friend and like i said by tomarrrow they may look bad but they will be ok..great job..

 

[Killertea08]

Hey Rigby let me just say your first grow looks great! They needed that transplant and the new soil you will see. The plant on the bottom left will be ok now that she has some room to move around in. You need to be able to check the ph of your nutrient solution. Its very important and it will determine what nutrients the plant can take in. I like to be at 6.0 to 6.5 the cheap test strips will work but if you want to be accurate then buy a waterproof pen. Hanna is want I use and its accurate as long as you buy the calibration solution to keep it accurate. If you are using organic nutes then a ppm pen is not needed but if your using chemicals then you need a ppm pen normal for chemicals is between 800-1500ppm. Organic is the way to go if you want your buds to smell and taste like candy. Go online and go to a hydro store and look for Earth Juice products. I use there "Grow, Micro, Bloom and Catylist. As well as Maxicrop "liquid kelp" and Budswel"for blooming" and Molasses"all stages good for microlife in soil". I like to think you get what you put into it right? As far as a moisture meter I never use one some people swar buy them I just lift and check the weight. I like to see some water drain out off my containers when I water and always fill the hole top and not just the middle so there are no dry spots. Use a finger and if past the first knuckle its dry then water.

 

[Alistair]

Well Rigby, it looks good from here. I feel optimistic about it and I bet it goes off without a hitch. All of my transplants, even the bare root ones, went off well. Perhaps one plant got stressed once, but it was a minor thing.

 

[Melissa]

looking excellent rigby eace:

 

[Rigby]

I will most certainly do some online shopping today, thanks for the suggestions. I also took some pics of the transplanted babies this morning, (my morning, not theres). One is looking ok, and the other....well, like you all said, it should get better. Here are some pics of the babies, look at your own risk, it is a sad sight to see them like this. Let me know what you think.

 

[4u2sm0ke]

lol...no worries my friend...they look just as they should...wait until tomarrow..they will be standing at attention...Now how about those other ones?..Nice job Rigbyand that soil looks Awesome..


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