hijiki "Nice to meet you! I found some bag seeds and decided to take the plunge into my first grow.
I’ve gathered the essential gear for now, and I’m planning to upgrade or replace things as I go. Initially, I struggled with the coco substrate staying wet for too long, but I managed to improve the humidity and ventilation. I actually taped the exhaust from my carbon filter directly to the intake of my dehumidifier to force-dry the air, and it worked like a charm—dropping the RH from 70% to around 60%.
Even though it might be overkill for coco, I live in a naturally humid area, so I decided to use an air pump and some straws to feed air directly into the substrate! I’m keeping a close eye on it to make sure I don't create any dry spots (air pockets).
I'd love to hear any advice or tips you might have for a beginner!"
Happy harvest! 😍
I did a genetic cross project and named it OG Cream. I'd be happy if you check it out. 👽🙏🔥
I'm currently testing the new cross, and I'm really excited to see how it turns out!
I sympathize. These are 100% male plants. I didn’t fully understand your comment on the photo; perhaps that was your intention. I know that many people intentionally grow male plants for seeds. However, if that’s not your case, I would recommend investing a little in the future and buying feminized seeds from a reputable seed bank.
I also saw that you mentioned EC. In short, it’s a device that measures electrical conductivity — the amount of dissolved minerals in water at a certain stage of plant development. For example, during the 3rd week of vegetative growth, my EC was 1 (≈500 ppm), and now in the flowering stage, it’s EC = 2 (≈1000 ppm). The more nutrients you add, the higher the EC. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me for help.
Good luck!