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@iLitngrn, I'm only just seeing your comment now. Thanks and thanks for stopping by!

Looking strong!👍

@garaging, yes I flushed her and she looks better already and yea so far it's a great plant theres really no need for lst except for main branch just to even out light but overall lower branches spread out to reach close to top but not quite there

@garaging, Sounds like you've got it under control. I would also start watering away but around the base of the stem like a ring because you want the roots to search for water making them grow. The LED height can be annoying to figure out. Just have to play with it and monitor how the plants react. As far as the gnats, I have not experienced this. If they are flying I would suggest getting some sticky fly traps and hanging them in your tent. It wouldn't hurt. I've always said, there is no such thing as bad experience! I'm sure you'll do just fine! You're welcome, anytime V/r, Mr. MJ

@garaging, thanks! feel free to reach out for any help. I am always researching!

I took another look at your grow info: How are you controlling the day and night temps with light running 24/7? Do your roots and soil have good ventilation? That's pretty important. I have some 5 gal cloth pots with a small fan blowing on both my pots. LED height has many factors. For week 1 and 2 (depending) I would raise it to 24-30 inch. I also have a 600W compared to your 1000W. It's better to have it high and adjust, than burn your plant. Watering: Did you soak the soil before planting? If so, should be good for the first week. But check anyways to see if top 1 inch or so of soil is dry. I've read some people let their pot dry out then water and some people water a little every day or so. It's all going to depend on the thirst of the plant and your environment. Again I am by no means an expert. Also on my first grow. I've just been reading a lot. Someone please correct me if I am wrong on anything. V/r, Mr. MJ

@@Mr_Mary_Jane, So my tent is in my basement and the temps are mid to upper 60's. I believe my 1000W LED is more like 400 actual watts if I remember correctly and it runs super cool. I was actually hoping it would warm the temp more than it is. I tend to read about new things obsessively and then lose track of whats what, and that's how I went about this growing thing. I remember reading that autos, especially super quick growers can thrive in 24 hours of light, so I decided to give it a go. I did not soak my soil first, as I had read mixed reviews on it. Instead I just went straight to PH watering. I used a dropper to make sure the water was contained to just the root area and went easy. Soil monitor is reading the soil as moist, as well as the finger test. The height of the light had me perplexed the most. I have read heights that vary by 2 feet at this stage of the grow so I went with the middle ground. I have gone up and down ~3 inches but have not noticed much change. I am now also battling fungus gnats. Since the other plants didn't make it, I took them out, greatly reducing the gnats, and I also gently added Diatomaceous earth this afternoon. I didn't water for 3 days to try and stave off the gnats, but had to give some droplets to the plant today. I have the fan blowing as close to the plant as I can to dry the topsoil while still not burning the leaves. We'll see what happens. I am no longer hopeful for more than expensive education from my last plant, but I'll take it happily if it leads to better growing days. Thanks for checking back in and offering your knowledge and support. Cheers!

@garaging, Of course! I am always browsing through here trying to learn. To be honest, I don't have an exhaust or filter yet. I am keeping everything really ventilated with fans and the tent ports. But, I will be getting the exhaust kit closer to flowering. Good luck!

Looking good!

Wow, yours look so much better than mine! I am gonna visit your grows for tips.

@@Mr_Mary_Jane, hey, thanks! It is nice of you to stop by. I actually lost a plant when my carbon filter stopped taking in air and I came home to 99% humidity in my tent. Live and learn I guess. I am thinking of starting 2 more critical seeds since they came as freebies. We'll see how it goes from here. Take care!

So what is the plan right now? You going to flush it? I wish I had some knowledge to lend you, but I am currently screwing up my first grow over here. I saw that you didn't have any comments, and I know that it is frustrating so I thought I would say hi. Hi! I think I am gonna give the Northern Lights from seedsman a go in a few days myself so I will check back in and root you on! Heh, root.