Grow log from a 1st timer! Luv some help!

[socal70]

Ok, so the girls have moved into their new veg home! Let me know what you think. I gave a little watering with 1/4 strength Alaska Fish Emulsion since it was brought to my attention that the soil I am using is pretty much nute free. Any ideas as to what could be going on with yellowing going on on a couple of the plants?

Thanks for checkin' my grow out!

(Win, loose or draw, just smoke until ya' fall!)

 

[socal70]

Looks like the little bit of nutes I gave them yesterday gave the girls a boost. Still have that strange yellowing on the first set of leaves. Temps are much better controlled in their new home as well. Do you think the 8 14W 854 lumen 6500k cfl's will be enough or should I throw in 26W cfl's?

 

[pabloesqobar]

Hey fellow socal grower, looks good so far. I'm hoping to start a CFL closet grow soon, so I'll follow your progress. Not sure what the yellowing is about - is it possible the nutes were given too early? I think most CFL growers will tell you that you can get results with the lights you're using, but more is almost always better. I'm assuming you're going to add more as they grow. So far, I've purchased (3) 68watt CFL's and I only plan on growing 2 plants max. I will probably have to get more to ensure a good crop from 2 plants. Cheers.

 

[bignix642]

stick to 23w and over. you cant add up lumems. so you want to stick to higher lumem bulbs. but what you got on them is good for now. watch out for strech.

 

[socal70]

stick to 23w and over. you cant add up lumems. so you want to stick to higher lumem bulbs. but what you got on them is good for now. watch out for strech.

Thanks for the info BiggieNix. I just took out 2 of the 14W bulbs and replaced them with 2x 26W 5000K bulbs.

So now I'm rockin' 2x 26W 6500K, 2x 26W 5000K, and 4x 14W 6500K CFL's. Main reason I got the 14W bulbs is because HD was running a special with our power company. 4 pack of 14W 6500K 854 lumen bulbs for $2! Sue me, I'm a cheap bastard!!! hehe

 

[socal70]

Hey fellow socal grower, looks good so far. I'm hoping to start a CFL closet grow soon, so I'll follow your progress. Not sure what the yellowing is about - is it possible the nutes were given too early? I think most CFL growers will tell you that you can get results with the lights you're using, but more is almost always better. I'm assuming you're going to add more as they grow. So far, I've purchased (3) 68watt CFL's and I only plan on growing 2 plants max. I will probably have to get more to ensure a good crop from 2 plants. Cheers.

Hey PabloE, thanks for checkin' out my grow! Only reason I gave a very diluted shot of nutes was because someone gave me the low down on the starter soil I'm using. It doesn't have any nutes to it at all. He suggested that I give a small shot to see if it would help out the girls. All that yellowing occurred before I gave the nute shot.

I'll be lookin' for your grow log. Good to hear from a fellow Socal! As a matter of fact it is a glorious socal day and I put the girls out in the backyard around 8am to get some of the really good lighting! We'll see how that works.

 

[dieselhound]

Hey PabloE, thanks for checkin' out my grow! Only reason I gave a very diluted shot of nutes was because someone gave me the low down on the starter soil I'm using. It doesn't have any nutes to it at all. He suggested that I give a small shot to see if it would help out the girls. All that yellowing occurred before I gave the nute shot.

I'll be lookin' for your grow log. Good to hear from a fellow Socal! As a matter of fact it is a glorious socal day and I put the girls out in the backyard around 8am to get some of the really good lighting! We'll see how that works.

Carefull bringing them inside and out. Bugs love fresh growth. Thats how rooms get infected.

DH

 

[socal70]

Ok, so it looks like they are starting to perk up a bit. Last night I added moist soil up to about a 1/2" from the leaves. And I guess it doesn't pay to be cheap! I replaced 2 of the 14W bulbs with 26W bulbs and boy did the girlie's like it! Back to WallyWorld!

But before I hit the store, I woke up this morning to the sun blaring in my eyes. I figure this might be a nice day to let the girls work on their tan in the socal sun! So they get to spend much of the day basking in mother natures ultimate grow light! I took some pics this morning, and I'll take some pics after I bring them in to see if there is any major difference.

 

[socal70]

Carefull bringing them inside and out. Bugs love fresh growth. Thats how rooms get infected.

DH

Ah! Thanks for the tip DH. I'll keep an eye out. Guess I'll need to go find some threads on organic pest control as well. Just in case! I was planning on letting the girls out in the sun on the weekends, but maybe I need to re-think that.

 

[dieselhound]

Ah! Thanks for the tip DH. I'll keep an eye out. Guess I'll need to go find some threads on organic pest control as well. Just in case! I was planning on letting the girls out in the sun on the weekends, but maybe I need to re-think that.

Look into predator nematodes.
The nematodes kill many types of insect larvae. I water these into plant containers. For flying insects, depending on type use sticky traps. Good Luck

DH

 

[socal70]

Look into predator nematodes.
The nematodes kill many types of insect larvae. I water these into plant containers. For flying insects, depending on type use sticky traps. Good Luck

DH

Will definitely look into that! Thanks!

 

[masterganja]

lookin good,,,as far as the lights u should b fine for now im a little over 2 weeks in and im only using 3 13w bulbs and they look alright check out my journal if you want to see pics...

 

[socal70]

lookin good,,,as far as the lights u should b fine for now im a little over 2 weeks in and im only using 3 13w bulbs and they look alright check out my journal if you want to see pics...

Thanks for the input. Great log you got goin' on! Subscribed! I plan on upgrading the rest of the bulbs to 26W 6500K. That would total 8x 26W CFL's for Veg. for 4 plants. Think that will be enough?

Also, WOW! Amazing how the girls reacted to the sun! All of their leaves were stretched up drinkin' in the light!

 

[masterganja]

no problem, 8 26 should be enough i think

 

[socal70]

Here it is, day 13 from germination! Girlz are startin' to look better. (I think!) I have figured out that these peat pots suck the moisture out of the soil and let it evaporate too quick. I'm having to water about 6 - 7oz ever other day.

I was planning on just transplanting peat pot and all into their new home in a week or two. Do you guys think that would be ok? Or should I pull the plants from the peat pots and start fresh?

I plan to start the nute cycle on Wed. That puts me at day 15. I have Alaska Fish Fertilizer (5-1-1) right now, any suggestions on something to go along with that. I think I found a place kinda' near where I live that sells foxfarm along with every other nute that is talked about on here! I like the idea of using some of the kelp based nutes. So if any of ya have any suggestions in that direction would love to hear from ya'!

 

[socal70]

So, I will most likely be flowering in a shed. Gets friggin' hot here in SoCal in the summer. I saw at HD they have 4'x8' sheets of 1/2" insulation pad/foam/board. Anyone ever try this stuff? I am going to be creating a 'Green' cooling system for this shed. Here is my idea, let me know what you think.

-- Going to dig an 8' x 3' hole next to the shed.
-- run a large coil of like that plastic drip 1/2" water hose/pipe into the hole.
-- Fill the hole with a mix of dirt, perlite, and maybe like some pea gravel.
-- The area that the hole will be will get watered normally with my sprinklers.
-- Going down deep enough you get a constant ground temp of 67deg here in SoCal. (very close to the coast)
-- Utilize a radiator and fan, along with an appropriate sized pump to cycle the water/coolant (haven't tested yet which will be most cost effective) mounted as the intake for the shed.

So this is something that I have been tossing around in my head because I really can't use an A/C unit because my neighbor may wonder why I'm cooling a shed. This way, the fan is on the inside and can try and insulate the noise a bit.

I'll try and post a more comprehensive description when I haven't had 3 martini's!

Whatcha' think of the girlz!

 

[socal70]

So, I will most likely be flowering in a shed. Gets friggin' hot here in SoCal in the summer. I saw at HD they have 4'x8' sheets of 1/2" insulation pad/foam/board. Anyone ever try this stuff? I am going to be creating a 'Green' cooling system for this shed. Here is my idea, let me know what you think.

-- Going to dig an 8' x 3' hole next to the shed.
-- run a large coil of like that plastic trip 1/2" water hose/pipe into the hole.
-- Fill the hole with a mix of dirt, perlite, and maybe like some pea gravel.
-- The area that the hole will be will get watered normally with my sprinklers.
-- Going down deep enough you get a constant ground temp of 67deg here in SoCal. (very close to the coast)
-- Utilize a radiator and fan, along with an appropriate sized pump to cycle the water/coolant (haven't tested yet which will be most cost effective) mounted as the intake for the shed.

So this is something that I have been tossing around in my head because I really can't use an A/C unit because my neighbor may wonder why I'm cooling a shed. This way, the fan is on the inside and can try and insulate the noise a bit.

I'll try and post a more comprehensive description when I haven't had 3 martini's!

Whatcha' think of the girlz!

 

[bignix642]

take plastic wrap and wrap the sides of the pot it will probly hold water longer. and i love the ac idea but use a cooler for the resavore so you could add ice on the hot days. also that insulation will work but your going to want to seal it up good because you want to make a sealed air gap in between the inside and outside walls.

 

[nj12nets]

Thanks for the beginning guide...I just started and get curious at the progress and whether or not im having issues but after looking at the pics it calmed me down. thanks for the wip and good luck

 

[BudTinsley]

Hey SoCal - Things are looking really good man. Just about the same pace my plants were on at that age. Your lights should work fine. And considering they've done no damage thus far, you should be just fine. On the subject of peat pots, I can't really say what you should do because I've never used them. But if you decide to take them out, make sure you do it before the roots grow through the pot or you will have no choice but to leave them in. Anyways, congrats on your success man. Im subscribed. Take it easy.