New to growing

[Dane G]

Get yourself one of these. I get a great start everytime. https://www.amazon.com/AeroGarden-S...ocphy=9011767&hvtargid=pla-348811103186&psc=1

 

[jayhall3467]

Well I only had one plant servive germination, it's about 5inchs so far. I water it every other day,the first set of leafs are grown, starting the second Noble and it's about 3/4 of inch from first set.f I took a picture of it but some reason the picture won't up load.

 

[jayhall3467]

I'm trying to figure out why the first set of leaves ,are kinda pointing down wards,any suggestions, I would appreciate. I started my seed in seedling starter mix in a jiffy pot

 

[stinkyattic]

5 inches and only one the second set of leaves is highly stretched. You need more light at the very least

 

[thegloman]

Hi jay
Watch the moisture levels.
Watch your light intensity.
Sounds like you're getting a lot of stretch. Plant Trying to get more light.

 

[thegloman]

Lol. Yes!
What SA said.

 

[raymont]

I believe in KISS. Keep it simple stupid. Buy a bag of foxfarm soil. Get a solo cup. put a couple holes in the bottom plant your seed 1 inch deep and let nature take over. A lil water to keep it moist. 100% germination rate. DON'T TRY SO HARD. Its a weed..People try to hard...jeez... and truly best of luck to you whatever you choose.

 

[stinkyattic]

plant your seed 1 inch deep and let nature take over.

I have to ask... has this method actually ever worked for you?

 

[raymont]

Almost every time..

 

[stinkyattic]

That's actually the correct planting depth for acorns, canna lilies, or very large beans. Any more than about a quarter inch of loose soil on a 1/8" diameter cannabis seed will inhibit survival. Thus my skepticism.

 

[jayhall3467]

I moved my light's to 18"and turned on the other one to give it more light

 

[Locked]

Welcome to MP.

 

[jayhall3467]

Well my plant didn't make it now thinking about changing set up before I get some clones from a friend I've been thinking about aeroponics or fogponics, or should I stay with soil planting until I get the hang of it better.

 

[stinkyattic]

Personally I'd try to complete at least a couple harvests in soil to learn the ropes before you commit to the most difficult of the grow styles. If you want to go right to hydro with new clones, I would strongly recommend flood and drain in hydroton media and basic chemical ferts as the most forgiving. Any hydro/aero is a big initial investment in both the setup itself and the associated testing equipment, so you see why I suggest learning on a traditional method until you get to know the plant, and decide if indoor growing is for you. I learned on soil and what you learn is transferable skills. It was easy for me to add a hydro room later, when a bunch of cheap-as-free equipment landed in my lap!
My two cents. May be worth less depending on where you live and the exchange rate ; )

 

[jayhall3467]

Ok thanks , I'll just buy those supplies why I grow a couple of harvest in soil, I'll put the clones in soil then

 

[jayhall3467]

The plant I started awhile ago didn't make it

 

[Lesso]

Flood and drain was a game changer for me. The only real moving part is a pond pump on a timer.

 

[stinkyattic]

You can build a practice pod with a masons mix tray, a sturdy tote, a pond pump that allows backflow, an 1-1/4" hole saw, 2 through-fittings, a 6" piece of rigid pvc, and about 2 feet of vinyl tubing. It's up to you to figure out how to assemble, and what size tubing /pvc you need

 

[jayhall3467]

Ok started a new grow ph is a 7 moisture at 4,what would cause only one leaf to drop like that?