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Afghan Kush Ryder
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DaBeers DaBeers
3 years ago
Day 8 - things progressing as per the plan! But what do I know... this is my first grow lol Day 9 - seed coat still attached to one seedling. I'll put on the magnification glasses and see if I can resolve this. One dome off and one still on at this point. Seed coat coming off by itself. YAY. Changed light schedule from 20/4 to 18/6. Lights 30" above the babies. Day 10 - finally found the info i was searching for relating to my little germinated seeds. I know now that the lights I bought should be 18" above the tallest plant, set them for 25% intensity, and put them on a 18/6 schedule! So that's what I did... Day 12 - moved 2 of 6 babies into their 5 gal pots because of root growth in the dome. Will prob transplant 2 more tomorrow - I will check for roots coming out of the Rapid Rooter plugs. The remaining 2 are still kinda tiny and may be the runts of the litter. They look good tho... Rookie mistake - i brought in the soil from the garage which is colder. I did not let it come up to room temp. Installed the plugs with the substrate temp being 62. The warming mats are now on and bringing the temp up to 70. Going on the list of things to do better next time... Rookie mistake - another note to remind me that it might be better to plant the germinated seeds into the plugs while they are already in the soil? We will see how it goes and decide later. So i need to germinate in the rapid rooter plugs and NOT germinate them in paper towels and then move the seedlings, already germinated, into the plugs. Day 14 - have 2 tall, 2 medium, and 2 short little seedlings now growing in their 5 gallon pots. I think the difference was because of my germinating in paper towels and then over watering the plugs. My first grow so I'm not beating myself up at all. They all look fairly good. My understanding is that auto-flowers start their rapid growth around 20 days...
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Grow Questions
DaBeers
DaBeersstarted grow question 3 years ago
My 5 gal cloth pots are layered with approx 1/3 Cali Super Soil (bottom) and 2/3 Fox Farm Ocean Forest (top). I assume when the roots reach the super soil all nutes will be supplied. But what happens until then? Should i provide nutes until they reach the SS and if so what kind?
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Feeding. Other
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GrowCN
GrowCNanswered grow question 3 years ago
Do nothing for now. You can usually go 3-4 weeks with Ocean Forest and no additional nutrients. Your super soil layer on the bottom could buy you more time for needing more nutes. Just keep an eye on your plants and listen to what they are telling you. This site (https://www.growweedeasy.com/cannabis-symptoms-pictures) has pictures that show many of the most common problems you might have. I am not a fan of layering soils. I want all the soil working. But super soil can be really good stuff! Make sure you water slowly and deeply, especially when the plants get larger. Early on you want to water beyond where you think the roots are. Roots will not grow into dry soil so you want nice moist soil for them to seek out. Then when the plants get bigger feel the bottom of the pot to make sure you are getting water all the way to the bottom. You can feel and see the sides of the pot to feel how you are watering the sides. Just make sure to water slowly. Water takes the path of least resistance so if water erupts out the side of the pot, water more slowly so it's soaking the soil and not blowing out the side. Fabric pots evaporate a lot of water so don't be surprised if you need to water heavily every day. With 19 liter (5 gal) pots I'm watering every day and each pot takes 1.5 - 2 liter of water when in late veg & early flower.
DaBeers
DaBeersstarted grow question 3 years ago
For example I look up Afghan Kush Ryder. The overview says "flowering takes 45-55 days" and then in the description part it says "Flowering - 70 days". I assume it means once you reach the flowering stage it will flower for 45-55 days and harvest in 70. Am I close? Thx!
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Other. General questions
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Ezzjaybruh
Ezzjaybruhanswered grow question 3 years ago
If this is an auto than that’s the explanation
DaBeers
DaBeersstarted grow question 3 years ago
I diagnosed these pics and added some Tiger Bloom (2-8-4). Now I'm thinking I need some CalMag. Do you have any recommendations? Adding the Tiger Bloom was the first nute I have ever added. See substrate used. 4 of 6 plants have variations of this and it's slowly getting worse.
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m0use
m0useanswered grow question 3 years ago
I think it was smart to add in some Tiger Bloom in case it was lacking a bit of P. CalMg is also a good option. The spots look like calcium issues but also potassium. however potassium will be covered in tiger bloom as well. Give it some calmg and check how its doing in the following week. I'd also raise your ph to 6.5 in soil grows Best Of Luck
DaBeers
DaBeersstarted grow question 3 years ago
Howdy peeps. Wondering if anyone has any thoughts on Burp Lids. I'm nearing my first harvest and think that maybe these are worth getting. Does anyone here use these? Thanks in advance!
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LeastExpectedGrower
LeastExpectedGroweranswered grow question 3 years ago
Or you can just untwist the jar lid. ;) Can't see this is worth the extra expense especially if it's just your first harvest and you don't have dozens of jars to work with.
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DaBeers
DaBeersweek 0
Day 8 - things progressing as per the plan! But what do I know... this is my first grow lol
homerjgangia
homerjgangiaweek 0
Good luck with your grow mate!πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ
DaBeers
DaBeers
Thanks I appreciate it! Fingers crossed...
WisdomCulture420
WisdomCulture420week 0
Good luck mate πŸ˜‰πŸŒ± All my support for your new growth I wish you a beautiful and big future harvest πŸ™ŒπŸ»πŸ”₯
DaBeers
DaBeers
@@WisdomCulture420, Thanks! Regardless of what happens It'll be my best grow ever!!! lol
homerjgangia
homerjgangiaweek 0
Good luck with your grow mate!πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ
Wackytabacky_420
Wackytabacky_420week 0
Best of luck and Happy Growing!πŸŒ±πŸ’šπŸ˜ŽπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ
DaBeers
DaBeers
Thank you. It's good to be here with all of you...
bon_gg
bon_ggweek 7
It's going very well and looking greatπŸ‘ Great job,broπŸ’ͺ
DaBeers
DaBeers
@@bon_gg, Appreciate it thanks!
bon_gg
bon_gg
@DaBeers, Amazing! I think you'll be a great grower in no timeπŸ’ͺ
DaBeers
DaBeers
@@bon_gg, Thank you G! Soon it will be another first for me - harvesting, drying, and curing. I've learned soooo much on this grow and already have applied the new knowledge on my second! Thanks again brother G!
bon_gg
bon_ggweek 8
Great garden😍 The girls probably have a few weeks left to harvest! If harvested too early, yield and potency may be greatly reduced. I wish you the best of luck with your harvest😎 https://www.growweedeasy.com/harvest
DaBeers
DaBeers
@@bon_gg, Thanks for the link to gwe/harvest. That helps a lot!
Red_Rockst4r
Red_Rockst4rweek 5
πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š Gr8 pictures πŸ“·πŸ’– Keep sharing πŸ‘Œ I wish you and your plant the best - 1 love 🍁🌿
Y0ink
Y0inkweek 0
Good Luck! Wish you the best! πŸ’ͺπŸ™πŸ’š
OrganicNature420
OrganicNature420week 0
Nice set up goodluck βœŒοΈπŸΌπŸŒ±πŸ’š
DaBeers
DaBeers
@OrganicNature420, Thank you for your input! I do have my heat mats working properly now - they were reading 20c and are now set for 22c and are now "ON" (I read in a couple places that 22c was the proper substrate temp). I will immediately increase the tent temp to 27c per your suggestion. As I look for a better device I have cranked up the room humidifier to it's max of 65%. Many thanks...
OrganicNature420
OrganicNature420
@DaBeers, for day 15 they are looking a little behind bro. Always start in smaller pots and get a propergater to keep seedlings warm and high humidity for 1st week. I'm guessing your temps are a little low aswell as your humidity? Your looking for 27c and 70% humidity. A 3lt humidifier will work great in your tent. Will only cost you Β£30 and is a key piece of equipment that's needed
DaBeers
DaBeers
@OrganicNature420, Thank you Grandmaster! As I near the end of my first Diary I may ask you to take a couple mins and review my notes and provide your expert feedback and advice. That would be much appreciated and extremely helpful before I start my 2nd one! Thank you again and have a great day!
Maryjane23
Maryjane23week 10
Great buds!!✌️✌️
DaBeers
DaBeers
@Maryjane23,Thanks MaryJ!
Kynareth
Kynarethweek 4
lovely diary
DaBeers
DaBeers
@Kynareth, Thank you! Being my first grow I feel I should write down every seemingly important detail so I know what I did right and review what I can improve on. Thanks for taking a peek at my diary!
OrganicNature420
OrganicNature420week 3
Well done great start πŸŒ±πŸ’š
DaBeers
DaBeers
Sour_D
Sour_Dweek 2
Looks like you're off to a great start @DaBeers. πŸ’ͺ I also use Fox Farms Ocean Forest and usually don't add any additional nutes till 4 weeks or more. 😎
DaBeers
DaBeers
@Sour_D,Thanks Bud. My goal this grow, and every grow actually, is to not use anything external just use the soil that nature (that's me!) has provided the plants lol. They are looking great so far IMHO.
Chris42081
Chris42081week 10
Burplids have many flaws. I tossed mine the first time I used the. When they would not keep the seal sealed. Multiple times. To bad good concept poor cheaply made product.
DaBeers
DaBeers
@Chris42081, thanks for your feedback. seemed like a gimmick to me. maybe if they actually worked...
m0use
m0useweek 10
Big Harvest! Congrats!
DaBeers
DaBeers
@m0use, Thanks man
OrganicNature420
OrganicNature420week 10
Congrats on the harvest bro πŸ‘πŸ»πŸŒ±πŸ’š
Only4passion
Only4passionweek 9
Nice grow my friend πŸ€πŸ‘Œall bestπŸ™Œ
OrganicNature420
OrganicNature420week 3
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