grow bags and clones just a couple questions +rep

chknhwk

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so heres my questions i just started my room back up monday i wanted to try some thing new so i got a couple clones from a buddy and 3 gallon growbags never used either has any one had good expeareance with them and with the clones i waited till today to plant them to let the roots poke out more will they pick up immeditly and start shooting up or will it take some time as i said ive never dealt with the clones here is a pic or two any advice any tips would be great i want these northen haze to be good
 

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chknhwk

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oh and when should i lower the lights to give them the full amount its about 10- 12 inches away right now just transplanted 10 hrs ago runing a 250w mh in air cooled hood
 

Bob Smith

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Um, can't really give you "advice" on clones, other then to say they'll grow faster then a seedling of comparable size.

I've used grow bags in the past (1/2 gallon, gallon, and 5 gallon), and they're great (if you like dirt).

Depending on the temps you're running, I'd leave the light the height it currently is until they start stretching for it.

Good luck.
 

KolorBlind

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I have a couple bits of advice, even though I know this is a month old.

As far as the clones & grow bags go, everything should be just fine. Planting clones right into 3 gallon grow bags has its ups & downs. On the upside, there is less stress than say planting them in a 1gal grow bag, then transplanting them to 3gal when theyre ready. On the downside, it will be difficult to judge when to water, since the volume of soil is so large for such a small plant. But if you monitor it closely and dont overwater, it should work just fine.

My other piece of advice has to do with your post in general. As you noticed, it didnt get many hits. its not because the question was stupid or anything like that, but simply the way you typed it out. It was all typed out in one long paragraph with not a single period. When asking questions, you will find you get a lot more replies if you make it easy to read. I had to read it at least 3 times just to figure out exactly what you needed help with.

I see a lot of people doing that and then wondering why people never answer them. I am not trying to offend you, but just give you some genuinely good advice. Try breaking your questions up into a few sentences next time so that its easier to read and I promise you will get more replies.

Good luck on your grow, hope things are trucking along nicely for you!!

Peace
KB
 

BongJuice

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I have a couple bits of advice, even though I know this is a month old.

As far as the clones & grow bags go, everything should be just fine. Planting clones right into 3 gallon grow bags has its ups & downs. On the upside, there is less stress than say planting them in a 1gal grow bag, then transplanting them to 3gal when theyre ready. On the downside, it will be difficult to judge when to water, since the volume of soil is so large for such a small plant. But if you monitor it closely and dont overwater, it should work just fine.

My other piece of advice has to do with your post in general. As you noticed, it didnt get many hits. its not because the question was stupid or anything like that, but simply the way you typed it out. It was all typed out in one long paragraph with not a single period. When asking questions, you will find you get a lot more replies if you make it easy to read. I had to read it at least 3 times just to figure out exactly what you needed help with.

I see a lot of people doing that and then wondering why people never answer them. I am not trying to offend you, but just give you some genuinely good advice. Try breaking your questions up into a few sentences next time so that its easier to read and I promise you will get more replies.

Good luck on your grow, hope things are trucking along nicely for you!!

Peace
KB
I understand what you're saying about punctuation and all that shit, but you have to give all us potheads here some slack.
If you can't read it, then maybe you've got the problem.
Maybe you're not high enough.
Cuz, I read it fine. With no problems.

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My advice get those tiny plants out of those bags. At least for a couple of weeks.
Put them in something much smaller, preferably an 8 inch X 8 inch pot.
Then put a heating mat under them.
Since you only have 250watt bulb that's air cooled, I'd do the hand test to see how far the bulb should be.
Put your hand under the light to see how far the light should be, based on the heat from the bulb.

Get yourself some Olivia's cloning solution and mix it half strength.
Water every watering with this until you've got major ladder roots.
Then you can transplant them back into those bags.

It's all about the roots in the beginning.
Get those roots nice and voluptuous, and you'll have nice healthy plants ready to throw into bloom.

Lets see some more pics of your progress.
 

chknhwk

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k thanks guys for the info and advice. the girls are doing pretty good for right now. 2 1/2 ft tall or more. ive learned a couple things this time around. im upgrading my set up for my next time around. its gonna be a 400 watter. oh and with the water it was pretty easy to keep an eye on with a moisture meter. but hers a couple pics for an update
 

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