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Jlglt

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hey everybody im new to this and i have a few questions first of all i want to know do i need a pot that well drain the water out of it or its ok to have a glass pot i also want to know is it ok to have a 120v 15 w bule light on the plant because i havent had the time to go out and get a more stronger one the plants are only one week old and since im using a glass pot how much water do i give them and two of my plants the round shape leaf is curling up why is that am i doing something wrong and thanks to who ever helps me out:mrgreen:
 
akilleez

akilleez

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That was the longest run-on sentence ever. Just an FYI, it made it difficult to read.

First thing, the 15W bule? light won't do anything. You need some HIDs or CFLs. I recommend CFLs as they are easier to set up, cheaper, and use less energy.

Next, you need to lose the glass pot (assuming its clear) because the roots don't want sunlight.

As for the leaf curling...it could be anything. Seems to me that its the lighting, but its hard to say without pictures.
 
littlewing

littlewing

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u definately need a pot with drainage holes, thats a definate, your guna cum iinto probs if u have no drainage.
research really shud av bin done b4 u planted.
get sum pics of your setup on here then more info can be given.
 
Giffo

Giffo

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Jlglt said:
hey everybody im new to this and i have a few questions first of all i want to know do i need a pot that well drain the water out of it or its ok to have a glass pot i also want to know is it ok to have a 120v 15 w bule light on the plant because i havent had the time to go out and get a more stronger one the plants are only one week old and since im using a glass pot how much water do i give them and two of my plants the round shape leaf is curling up why is that am i doing something wrong and thanks to who ever helps me out:mrgreen:
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  • Stay away from glass/clear potting devices. Roots will grow to the edges of the pot and go into shock when the light reaches them.
  • Absolutely you need a pot that drains! Without drainage you will have root rot from over watering before you can blink.
  • I'm not totally sure what you mean about your light but if you are SERIOUS about getting a grow rolling I would invest in some CFLs, the cheapest type of horticulture viable lights. You are gonna want blue spectrum lights (6500k) and red spectrum lights (2700k) although you can make do with just one but your end product will be affected
 
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Jlglt

Member
well im sorry for the run on sentence. but how do i put the pics on here. now what would be the best way to change pots and where can i get these bulbs at and how much do they cost
 
toaksie

toaksie

Well-Known Member
Moisten the soil then turn upside down and tap the bottom with your other hand supporting the soil so it doesn't splatter all over the floor and crushes your plant. With regards to CFL's I'm not sure as I'm an outdoors grower but have you tried google?
 
toaksie

toaksie

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You can add pics when you create a new thread or reply to one, you know the pop up that you write your stuff in, scroll down a bit and you'll see a manage attachments button press that and your good to go.
 
littlewing

littlewing

Active Member
i got sum cfls from an online shop, but im in england and couldnt find the right ones anywhere, if u in states then i see people writing all sorts of places u cn pick them up and they not that much.
make sure you get the right colour temperature, 6500k for veg and 2700k for flowering.
 
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