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DaBeerscommentedweek 03 years ago
Day 8 - things progressing as per the plan! But what do I know... this is my first grow lol
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My very first official grow!
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BudGrower 48x48x80
Indoor
Room Type
LST
weeks 4-5
Defoliation
weeks 8
34%
California SuperSoil
Grow medium
66%
Fox Farm Ocean Forest
Grow medium
19 L
Pot Size
0.76 L
Watering
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Layout day 1
1 of 3 fav plants
2 of 3 fav plants. batteries holding up a leaner...
Layout day 1
1 of 3 fav plants
Grow Conditions
Week 1
Vegetation
8.89
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Height
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Light Schedule
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Day 15 - not thrilled with the progress. Gotta figure out why my warming mats are acting weird. One turns on and the temp actually goes down... The tent sits on a slab which is cooler than ambient air. First deep watering approx 32oz per 5 gal pot. Raising lights to 24 inches and increasing intensity to 50%.
Note to self: Before the next grow get the tent off the ground a couple inches to allow for air flow. The mats are working perfectly now - (I had the 2 sensors switched lol)
Day 17 - deep watering - 32oz/plant. upped humidity to 60%. That's all I can do with what I currently have. Also increased tent temps to 80 during the day. IMHO they're now looking pretty good for being a little behind in their schedule. Looking better each day so I'm excited!
Day 18 - (New Years Day) - A wiser soul than me advised that I would be watering a LOT now and this was correct. They seem to be very thirsty! So far I've resisted the urge to over water so that's good. But watering a little deeper each time and that's also good. I've reconfigured the tent a bit, cleaned up some wiring, and it's certainly way more efficient now I think. Things are still going according to the loosely laid plan so I can't complain. Happy New Year everyone! Almost forgot to say that I installed the new Grower House Pot Elevators and they are made well that's for sure. I will be ordering a few more in the coming days!
NOTE - I'm investing a little cash into 1) my germination area 2) better heat and humidity controls for inside the tent - the controls will connect to a reptile humidifier and a tiny heater. Yes I watch a lot of YouTube... We'll see what happens.
NOTE - Am watering all 6 plants with 1.5 gallons distilled each time - (now) Ph adjusted above 6. Light green on my regent is a sweet spot I think. Between 6 and 6.5 I figure.
DUH - remembered I had a brand new TS1000 in the closet. Now I have 3! Perfect! This year is ending nicely!
Day 21 - increased light intensity from 50 to 75%. Changed light schedule from 18/6 to 20/4. All are looking healthy.
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Grow Questions
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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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.
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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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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Leaves. Other
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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
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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Other. Harvest - Curing
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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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homerjgangiacommentedweek 03 years ago
Good luck with your grow mate!๐ช๐ช
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DaBeerscommented3 years ago
Thanks I appreciate it! Fingers crossed...
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WisdomCulture420commentedweek 03 years ago
Good luck mate ๐๐ฑ
All my support for your new growth
I wish you a beautiful and big future harvest ๐๐ป๐ฅ
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DaBeerscommented3 years ago
@@WisdomCulture420, Thanks! Regardless of what happens It'll be my best grow ever!!! lol
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homerjgangiacommentedweek 03 years ago
Good luck with your grow mate!๐ช๐ช
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Wackytabacky_420commentedweek 03 years ago
Best of luck and Happy Growing!๐ฑ๐๐๐ช๐ช
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DaBeerscommented3 years ago
Thank you. It's good to be here with all of you...
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bon_ggcommentedweek 73 years ago
It's going very well and looking great๐
Great job,bro๐ช
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DaBeerscommented3 years ago
@@bon_gg, Appreciate it thanks!
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bon_ggcommented3 years ago
@DaBeers,
Amazing!
I think you'll be a great grower in no time๐ช
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DaBeerscommented3 years ago
@@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!
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bon_ggcommentedweek 83 years ago
Great garden๐
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 harvest๐
https://www.growweedeasy.com/harvest
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DaBeerscommented3 years ago
@@bon_gg, Thanks for the link to gwe/harvest. That helps a lot!
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Red_Rockst4rcommentedweek 53 years ago
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Gr8 pictures ๐ท๐ Keep sharing ๐
I wish you and your plant the best - 1 love ๐๐ฟ
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Y0inkcommentedweek 03 years ago
Good Luck! Wish you the best! ๐ช๐๐
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OrganicNature420commentedweek 03 years ago
Nice set up goodluck โ๏ธ๐ผ๐ฑ๐
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DaBeerscommented3 years ago
@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...
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OrganicNature420commented3 years ago
@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 ยฃ30 and is a key piece of equipment that's needed
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DaBeerscommented3 years ago
@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!
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Maryjane23commentedweek 103 years ago
Great buds!!โ๏ธโ๏ธ
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DaBeerscommented3 years ago
@Maryjane23,Thanks MaryJ!
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Kynarethcommentedweek 43 years ago
lovely diary
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DaBeerscommented3 years ago
@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!
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OrganicNature420commentedweek 33 years ago
Well done great start ๐ฑ๐
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DaBeerscommented3 years ago
@OrganicNature420, Thank you
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Sour_Dcommentedweek 23 years ago
Looks like you're off to a great start @DaBeers. ๐ช I also use Fox Farms Ocean Forest and usually don't add any additional nutes till 4 weeks or more. ๐
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DaBeerscommented3 years ago
@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.
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Chris42081commentedweek 103 years ago
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.
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DaBeerscommented3 years ago
@Chris42081, thanks for your feedback. seemed like a gimmick to me. maybe if they actually worked...
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m0usecommentedweek 103 years ago
Big Harvest! Congrats!
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DaBeerscommented3 years ago
@m0use, Thanks man
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OrganicNature420commentedweek 103 years ago
Congrats on the harvest bro ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐
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Only4passioncommentedweek 93 years ago
Nice grow my friend ๐๐all best๐
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OrganicNature420commentedweek 33 years ago
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