Posting my first buds.

[Bluntkid]

Fast Buds by Sweet Seeds from Attitude seed bank

strain characteristics
Auto Flower
Feminized
Ruderalis, Indica / Sativa
Medium height

height
2 LST plants
would be about 28"

age
about 70 days

light
4 x 20 watt helical cfl
2 x 45 watt helical cfl

Cut party cups in half then covered the inside of them with wrinkled aluminum foil for cheap yet useful reflectors.

Read that i could keep the lil beauties on a 20/4 light cycle forever.

soil
Fox Farm: Happy Frog Soil
Try to keep it around 6.3 to 6.8. ph

environment
high temp
82°f 27.7°c

low temp
75°f 23.8°c

2 computer fans
1 large fan with speed adjustment

space
grow tent with internal mylar walls from amazon
36"x20"x62"

nutes
Fox Farm Grow Big
Fox Farm Tiger Bloom


I think it's an alright plant for my first serious grow.

 

[KingJalopy]

Those are absolutely beautiful bro. Congratulations, truly a testament to what can be done with CFL's.

Once again, kudos my friend.

KJ

 

[bestbuds09]

those buds look yummy bro,,,, nice
normally i do mines at 18/6... that way she has 6hrs to relax and get fat ;0)

 

[Oldreefer]

Good looking buds ...you're doing great......I am currently growing some sweet seeds fastbud and speed devil 2....hope they look like yours....

 

[Bluntkid]

+rep for everyone! Yay!


Here's what my little set up looks like, simple and effective. Bigger CFLs are about 2 or 3 inches away and i tried to get the smaller ones as close as I could without burning her too soon. Shows my little party cup reflectors that due well.

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[Bluntkid]

Oldreefer, i took a look at your first plants and they look very good. I'm sure yours Fast Buds plant will come out very very well.

 

[wanabe]

dam those are badass check mine out hope they come out like yours

 

[KingJalopy]

+rep for everyone! Yay!


Here's what my little set up looks like, simple and effective. Bigger CFLs are about 2 or 3 inches away and i tried to get the smaller ones as close as I could without burning her too soon. Shows my little party cup reflectors that due well.

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Dude those party cups are fucking genius. I am totally going to steal that idear. Also, your lights are set up exactly the same as mine, how's that workin out for ya so far?

 

[Alexoxox]

Everything is looking keen.

Keep up the good work!

 

[Bluntkid]

The set up seems to be just right. I keep the bigger CFLs on the side to work on the sides of the plant while the 4 smaller CFLs work on the top. The big lights are pretty much in a static position while i can adjust the 4 small light upward with the growth of the plant. When you make the party cup reflectors make sure you make a notch to fit around half the CFL. I took some pics to explain, it helps position and stabilize the cup. i thought about using mylar instead of aluminum foil, but if CFLs can burn a plant then it can melt ultra thing plastic over time. The cups seem to take the heat very well.

 

[brownbearclan]

^^^ I've seen people use pop cans the same way with good success. =)

 

[Bluntkid]

my first idea was to use cans, but figured i'd end up cutting myself all the time when i would tend to my plants.

i love the disclaimer.

 

[Archminister]

Nicely done Blunt! I am using cfl's also and have been happy so far with the results. I want to see how well and fi they can really develop some BIG buds. Yours look tasty man!

 

[wannasmokeweed]

Lookin Good Blunt ! Keep up the good work and I WILL be back to check on things as you progress.
Peace