My indoor grow in a cardboard box.

[Blackhawk149]

Hi guys. Started a grow indoors two weeks back. Seedlings were under a cfl table lamp for a week and I transferred the plants into a grow box after that. Also planning to plant a few more seeds I have germinated outdoors. What do you think guys?

 

[Pandrilby]

Stem looks streeetchy

 

[Blackhawk149]

Ya. Had a problem with stem being unable to hold the weight. I added a wire to support the plant. But the problem lasted only a few days. It was healthy in no time.

 

[bigbillyrocka]

What kind of soil are you using?

Also, put more soil in the one with a lot of stretch. wont need the wire hangers...

 

[Blackhawk149]

I am using potting soil mixed with fertiliser and sand. (Sand because I couldn't find perlite where I live.)
pits been two weeks into veg now. I have 18/6 cycle. How long do you think it would take till u can shift to 12/12. The pics I posted were clicked 5 days ago. I would update with recent pics soon.

 

[jreven]

basicly after she grows and you count 4 new leave sets not counting the first set of leaves. you can put her in 12/12 but it all depends on how big you want it. if you put it in that early it isnt going to produce much quanity.

 

[bigbillyrocka]

You can do 12/12 from the start and get good results. I've done it numerous times. Mostly did 12/12 from seed when i hadn't any room in my veg room.

 

[ProfessorPotSnob]

I dont see a fan .. A light breeze will help as well as such mentioned above .. Have fun and beware , growing Cannabis is actually highly addictive lmao

 

[Blackhawk149]

I dont see a fan .. A light breeze will help as well as such mentioned above .. Have fun and beware , growing Cannabis is actually highly addictive lmao

Planning to get a fan in a few days. The box has two holes at the bottom on two sides and a big hole on top of the box. I also keep the box open for a few hours everyday for ventilation.
And yea. I feel addicted already

 

[Blackhawk149]

I had started all these seeds at the same time but they are growing at a very different speed. I am afraid how it would affect when I move from veg to flower phase.

New photos clicked today. The one in big pot is growing at an enormous speed as compared to the other two.

 

[motorcycleracer]

Man this is some cool stuff, Will have to follow this thread!!!

 

[Blackhawk149]

Thanks man

 

[Closetgardner]

When do you think that you'll be repotting the smaller one's? I ask because light is not good for the roots they don't like it. So I would either put them into proper pots or cover the clear plastic with duck tape or such likes. Good luck man

 

[imchucky666]

I was going to mention the clear cup thing, thanks.^^^^^^^^
You can cover most of that lanky stem with soil when you repot (ASAP I hope), but a fan moving air will help strengthen the stem, and moving the lighting closer will prevent more of it.
**It's "duct" tape LOL, but somewhere I did get a good laugh, maybe Harbor Freight or something when I did actually see "Duck" tape.
QUACK!

 

[Blackhawk149]

I am going to repot another one today. And thanks for reminding me about the clear cup thing. I had read about it but I guess forgot while planting lol

 

[hotrodharley]

I was going to mention the clear cup thing, thanks.^^^^^^^^
You can cover most of that lanky stem with soil when you repot (ASAP I hope), but a fan moving air will help strengthen the stem, and moving the lighting closer will prevent more of it.
**It's "duct" tape LOL, but somewhere I did get a good laugh, maybe Harbor Freight or something when I did actually see "Duck" tape.
QUACK!

Ask for Duck Tape and get a roll of Duck brand duct tape! For real.

 

[hotrodharley]

I prefer Gorilla Tape. It lasts forever. Comes black, works great. Good luck tearing it - use scissors or box knife. My 5-gallon DWC units are completely covered with it including (especially) the lids.

 

[Blackhawk149]

Ok guys. I need your help. I transplanted another seedling to a bigger pot about 10 minutes back. But while moving it, the soil disintegrated and it fell flat. I picked it up ( naked plant with all roots visible ) and put it in the big pot and covered with soil. Do you think it will die? What should I do in order to make it survive?

 

[Blackhawk149]

The cotyledons on this one died. Wtf?

 

[Closetgardner]

thats normal mate, the cotyledons die after the plants grows its first set of leaves. Sometime they last longer but its normal dnt worry