first indoor grow let me know what you think

Fl_twistinstank

Fl_twistinstank

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This is my first grow in a tent.
2 snowcap (ordered online by a friend) 2.5 weeks old
1 gorilla glue #4 (bagseed), 1.5 months old (ran into complications)
Tent is a 2×2×5
6" duct fan unknown cfm (got from a friend)
190 cfm 4" inline fan
Started with a 150w hps just upgraded to Unit farm ufo80 175w draw not sure what the output is
Note: I know I'm missing a carbon filter still haven't bought one yet. Will pick one up when I flip to flower
 
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Fl_twistinstank

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BlueBerryMango said:
You got nothing to worry about until you start your 12/12 cycles, you could run 24 hours with LED I'm pretty sure, anything as long as it keeps vegging!
Then you won't wanna have light come in during flowering.
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Ive got them on 18/6 right now. I think I'm going to keep it like that. I just got the led on Sunday I was using a 150w hps before and since Sunday they've grown substantially. The one tied down was overwatered for a little bit and had slight nute burn so it's just now been recovering over the last few days
 
whitebb2727

whitebb2727

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Fl_twistinstank said:
This is my first grow in a tent.
2 snowcap (ordered online by a friend) 2.5 weeks old
1 gorilla glue #4 (bagseed), 1.5 months old (ran into complications)
Tent is a 2×2×5
6" duct fan unknown cfm (got from a friend)
190 cfm 4" inline fan
Started with a 150w hps just upgraded to Unit farm ufo80 175w draw not sure what the output is
Note: I know I'm missing a carbon filter still haven't bought one yet. Will pick one up when I flip to flower
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Is that a unit farm tent?


Oversize the filter. I run a 8 inch filter on my 4 inch fan.
 
Wigiberto

Wigiberto

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I would not worry about it too much. As long as your girls have what they need and genetics are good they will grow the frosty, fat and potent buds your looking for.

I know it's hard especially on the first grow but Sometimes it's better to just give them their space and just check on them enough to make sure they are happy and have what they need.
 
Fl_twistinstank

Fl_twistinstank

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Wigiberto said:
I would not worry about it too much. As long as your girls have what they need and genetics are good they will grow the frosty, fat and potent buds your looking for.

I know it's hard especially on the first grow but Sometimes it's better to just give them their space and just check on them enough to make sure they are happy and have what they need.
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Right now they're just getting straight water. They were all started in ffof the two snowcap plants were transplanted into roots organic 707 but still has some ocean forest from previous potting the gorilla glue is still is ocean forest. I ran into overwatering and overfeeding issues with the gorilla glue and since have just been giving all three water and a daily foliar of water with calmag. So far no deficiencies or nute lockout. I'm going to wait another 2 weeks before using nutes and will start around 400 ppm and work my way up if necessary. Would you suggest starting at a lower ppm or is 400 a safe start for plants this size. I really dont want to over feed them again
 
Fl_twistinstank

Fl_twistinstank

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These are 3g smart pots and I've been watering two cups of water every day or other day. Would you guys suggest watering more to flush whatever is in the soil and start feeding nutes or just keep doing what I'm doing. I appreciate the input guys!
 
Fl_twistinstank

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Fl_twistinstank said:
Right now they're just getting straight water. They were all started in ffof the two snowcap plants were transplanted into roots organic 707 but still has some ocean forest from previous potting the gorilla glue is still is ocean forest. I ran into overwatering and overfeeding issues with the gorilla glue and since have just been giving all three water and a daily foliar of water with calmag. So far no deficiencies or nute lockout. I'm going to wait another 2 weeks before using nutes and will start around 400 ppm and work my way up if necessary. Would you suggest starting at a lower ppm or is 400 a safe start for plants this size. I really dont want to over feed them again
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Also youre right patience is key. When I first started I was checking on them every hour and watering way too often also I was feeding 400 ppm food to freshly repotted ocean forest which resulted in the over watering/nute burn or lockout not sure
 
Fl_twistinstank

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Cool I'll try that. Right now I was planning on having my filter inside the tent but I haven't mounted my fan to the wall so it's on the floor with about 6 ft or so of duct between the inline fan and the tent opening and it would get longer after installing the filter. I'm worried because of the distance there won't be enough suction to properly filter the tent. The only reason I haven't mounted my fan to my wall yet is because of the vibration on the wall and I have neighbors downstairs. Right not it's sitting on the floor wrapped in a comforter for noise reduction
 
Wigiberto

Wigiberto

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Fl_twistinstank said:
Right now they're just getting straight water. They were all started in ffof the two snowcap plants were transplanted into roots organic 707 but still has some ocean forest from previous potting the gorilla glue is still is ocean forest. I ran into overwatering and overfeeding issues with the gorilla glue and since have just been giving all three water and a daily foliar of water with calmag. So far no deficiencies or nute lockout. I'm going to wait another 2 weeks before using nutes and will start around 400 ppm and work my way up if necessary. Would you suggest starting at a lower ppm or is 400 a safe start for plants this size. I really dont want to over feed them again
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How often are you watering? In 3 gallon pots at this stage they don't drink much, I'd probably be watering once a week at this stage if I was using 3 gallon pots, Maybe even less..

I like to let them go through a we/dry cycle. I do this by letting the medium dry out to the point where the whole pot is very lightweight and looks very dry but the plant is not drooping yet, this makes the roots search for more water and they expand in the process..then give them a nice watering and repeat.

Your plants look like they are growing their 4th node at the moment.....

I would Just give them 1/2 of what the recommended dosing schedule recommends and you should be fine. Do this until they grow 6-7 nodes, then gradually start increasing to recommended dosing by manufacturer. Nutes are strong and concentrated , you'd be surprised how little you need and how strong and resilient cannabis is in the Vegetative stage. Hope this helps.
 
whitebb2727

whitebb2727

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Fl_twistinstank said:
Cool I'll try that. Right now I was planning on having my filter inside the tent but I haven't mounted my fan to the wall so it's on the floor with about 6 ft or so of duct between the inline fan and the tent opening and it would get longer after installing the filter. I'm worried because of the distance there won't be enough suction to properly filter the tent. The only reason I haven't mounted my fan to my wall yet is because of the vibration on the wall and I have neighbors downstairs. Right not it's sitting on the floor wrapped in a comforter for noise reduction
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Hang it from bungy cords.

I have my fan mounted on rubber washers.

My cab is 2x4x6 so I know you can fit it in there.

I'm sure you will figure something out. Smoke one and MacGyver something.
 
Rolla J

Rolla J

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Wigiberto said:
How often are you watering? In 3 gallon pots at this stage they don't drink much, I'd probably be watering once a week at this stage if I was using 3 gallon pots, Maybe even less..

I like to let them go through a we/dry cycle. I do this by letting the medium dry out to the point where the whole pot is very lightweight and looks very dry but the plant is not drooping yet, this makes the roots search for more water and they expand in the process..then give them a nice watering and repeat.

Your plants look like they are growing their 4th node at the moment.....

I would Just give them 1/2 of what the recommended dosing schedule recommends and you should be fine. Do this until they grow 6-7 nodes, then gradually start increasing to recommended dosing by manufacturer. Nutes are strong and concentrated , you'd be surprised how little you need and how strong and resilient cannabis is in the Vegetative stage. Hope this helps.
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Beeeen using FFOF in 3gal for flower. I always cut it with perlite to help with drainage and aeriation.. B4 just using the FFOF Strait i only watered about once a week.
NOW I water once every 4 days with the UNIT Farm UFO80 Led, til i get a little runoff. Start outside and work your way in. about half gal water to start. Wet/dry cycles.
When the pots feel feather light. Rewater
I will be transplanting 5 plants tomorrow
I start in seed starting mix 2 weeks,
Transplant to 2 gal for veg only water the whole cycle. Then upot again to flower and water for about the first 3 to 4 weeks.
i dont add pk booster til after that time for nutes. Pretty simple and easy.

Goodluck growing!
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