My First Grow! Short Rider Using CFL's

Hey guys
Just put my little Nirvana Short Rider seed into a wet paper towel for germination.

I've set up a little grow area inside a cabinet with 2 light fixtures in it,
i've got two 20w 4200k CFL's and two 20w 2700k CFL's.

I've got a small 7'' wide plant pot which i will be using for the entire grow (this is my first go so i'd like to keep things small)

I've also got myself a large bag of B&Q's Indoor Plant Compost, and some Miracle-Gro all purpose soluble plant food.

I have a nice 9'' fan set up to circulate the air.

I will be sticking some kind of reflective material around the inside of the cabinet when the seeds germinated and ready to be planted.

Any advice would be much appreciated!! i.e:

How to feed the plant?
How often to water?
What lights to use and when?
The ideal Light Schedule? (20/4, 18/6 etc)

I am a complete noob so please be gentle haha.

Thank You guys.

Here are some images guys:
This by no means meant to be a pro set up, i was working from a budget and this is purely something i wish to try out of the joy of the process

Youll need more room than that .Even for one plant. You have the right Idea though but 1 plant will fill that quick.

pickleslinger said:

Youll need more room than that .Even for one plant. You have the right Idea though but 1 plant will fill that quick.

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Ok Mate, Considering the size of PC grows, is it not possible to experience similiar results using the cab i've got?

Thanks

I guess. I grew in a cabinet last year twice that size and only got about 2 oz's. Just couldve been alot more. I forgot about the PC grows.

short autos usually are only 7-8" tall at the end of their life.

its a tight space for 1 plant, but it will work for a single short auto

Heres some pics of my short rider i grew last year so can get a ideal of size...

OK Guys, thanks for the input!

Do you guys have any advice on feeding and light/dark times for this strain?

Thanks

I went 20 on 4 off the whole way..also used mg

Hi guys! The little Short Rider broke through last night! , it was very exciting for me haha.

Here are some pictures:







When should i start adding the MG nutrients? I'm on a 18/6 light cycle, is this ideal?

Thanks guys,

Mike.

Hi Guys, here is the little guy 1 week after planting!



Got it on an 18/6 light cycle, lots of airflow and a nice bit of tap water every few days haha. I'm happy with it's progress so far!

Thanks,

Mike.

Volta90 said:

Here are some images guys:
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you should tie it down as it grows (gently) in a upward swirl. lst. that way you can grow it short and more light will get to more bud sites. hopefully you can move those lights. keep them 1-2 inches away. closer to 1 if it doesnt burn. keep a fan in there to keep it cool and the plant moving that will keep it stronger. and temps low by the light. you can get those 4" personal fans at wallmart for 6-8 bucks. that would fit in that small space! have fun and stay stoned!

pickleslinger said:

Youll need more room than that .Even for one plant. You have the right Idea though but 1 plant will fill that quick.

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its a micro grow. i plan on one too that same space! i wonder if we'll need to go into 12/12 lighting allmost immediately? im thinking right away or after 2" tall?

12 12 from seed doesnt mean u will get a small plant everytime..It depends on the 12 12 ability of the STRAIN too..My reggies is 12 12 from seed,and grows like hell..

12/12 effects size.

BUT

Its mostly the container size. If you start 12/12 from seed in 5 gal bucket, you'll still probably end up with a 30 inch plant at the end.

12/12 in a party cup, you'll end up with a 1 foot plant.

dude! my seedling is IDENTICAL to yours that you posted on 8.15 please keep posting pictures so i can compare mine to yours in the coming weeks. i have a grow journal as well. check it out so we can compare pics..... later man!

looking good

got any updates? pictures?

Sorry guys! I had to move in with my old man while i sorted all my stuff for moving house! Had to kill the little guy

Moved in with some cool guys down in Brighton however and i'm nursing one of their little thai strains that wasn't doing too well in the garden.

Heres a pic:





Its recovering really well!