This will be my first ever outdoor grow! It's late in the season so I decided to also try growing autoflowers for the first time since these should finish before the rainy cold season here in Canada. This grow will no doubt be a bit of a challenge for me as I've never grown outdoors or with autoflowers. I am excited to see what these babies are capable of as I've read they grow quite fast. In order to prevent any stunting of growth I have decided to plant the seedlings directly in there final pots approximately 1 week after germination. I will grow the seedlings inside my veg tent until they are ready to be planted outside and then harden them off for a day or so before exposing them to full sun.
The Soil:
This is premixed Super Soil sold ready to use. The idea is that I basically only really need to water these plants when necessary but the kit also comes with a veg and bloom top dressing and a bottle of microbes that you add to the soil once and awhile. I am excited to try organic growing for the first time and also test what this soil is capable of. I planned on mixing my own soil but that will have to wait until next season!
Official Blurb from the Stepwell Website:
Our Super Soil is not simply any average blend of soil, but it is a carefully measured formula of ingredients that is mixed together, and then delicately aged to ensure maximum growth of microbes, bacteria, and Fungi. The cultures in the soil help break down and provide nutrients for the plant.
StepWell Soil's SS-W is designed specifically for cannabis cultivation. This blend is made by growers, and with the input the community we have developed a great organic base to grow premium and chemical free cannabis.
With the Proper sized pots and good atmosphere control, Gardeners are able to grow with ease using little to no nutrients. There are many different types of strains available on the market and not every strain will respond the same. Every strain will have their own unique characteristics which causes them to feed more or less on different nutrients. StepWell Soil has a nutrient kit available to help feed plants that may need a little more attention or just to cater to specific needs to bring out the best natural expressions of your cultivar.
- 2 out of 3 seeds germinated from the pack so I had to start one seedling a bit late
- growth looking typical in the first week
- jiffy pot kept moist throughout