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This is my first grow diary and also first time growing! I’m here to learn and share my progress on this journey!
Starting out, after putting all the equipment together, I mixed my substrate (4:6 - Soil/Compost) and began testing the water pH/TDS from the faucet.
Faucet pH: ~7.7
Faucet TDS : ~450ppm
I created a slurry with the substrate which came in at 6.5 pH/580 PPM. Treated some water that was then put in spray bottle and used to moisten the substrate. Plant the seed directly in the substrate and applied 24/7 lighting at a distance of ~45cm from the top of the pot (8cm plastic easy release)
The light is cheap so I will be going by the manufactures somewhat fantastical estimates and aiming to be between 30cm to 60cm range depending on stage (veg/flower).
I’m aware that this setup may seem a little DIY, I will certainly be upgrading parts of my current setup, any suggestions on this as well as general growing tips and feedback are much appreciated in the comments.
UPDATE - 14/02/2025 - SEE VEG WEEK 1 - Re-potted due to imperfect soil conditions (compressed potentially post-waterlogged soil/high pH)
Seedling has its first true leaves, hoping that a looser, moist soil composition will encourage better root growth.
Observing root conditions, on re-potting, the plant showed a small cluster of roots. Water given around the seedling to encourage root growth, small amounts (~50-70ml) given as to not compress the soil too much.
I don't really know how to gauge when you can consider the plant to be in the vegetation stage so for arguments sake I will consider this point to be when I re-potted the seedling on the 14/02 (see germination entry update).
16/02/2025 - Added Bio-Bizz Grow to water (quarter strength 0.25ml/1l) - pH 6 / TDS 380. True leaves growing larger with second set developing nicely, nutrient mix added to begin veg nutrient course. Currently feeding ~100ml every 2-3 days, switching between nutrients water and clean water (pH treated of course).
Not too many updates to add for this week, I think the pictures do a good job in showing the plants progress 🌱
So far... so good...
The stalk has thickened a little more and plant seems to have adjust to the re-potting, substrate composition is lighter than expected, water seems to be absorbs easily. I have concern at this point that the plant will be getting to large for its current pot (8cm) so I plan to transfer it to a 20L plastic pot (not ideal, I would prefer fabric and may order some to do a final transplant in two weeks time. I just feel that a plastic pot is going to create potential problems as I am using a soil heavy substrate.
I have almost figured out how to effective regulate temp/humidity in the tent, that in it's require significant trial error with light heights and outlet fan speeds. At a future date I may invest in some fancy automated equipment but for now I am very much enjoy an attentive approach!
22/02/2025 - I transplanted to the 20L plastic pot. Root observations: roots have formed strongly and defined at the bottoms of the pot (8cm), plant seems like it needs more room to grow from this point, transfer to a further fabric will occur in a week or two depending on growth.
24/02/2025 - 200ml of regular water given, water seems to be pooling on top then gradually soaking down into the soil. Watering applied in a crilce around the plant aiming to stimulate root growth post transplant.
25/02/2025 - Soil appears dry after yesterdays water so another 500ml added in a circle around the plant to promote wider root expansion.
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