Newbie tries his first grow
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Vancouverguy
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What is the brand/manufacturer - I'll try to find one
Vancouverguy
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We've got one week of 12/12 behind us now and I thought I'd post some picks.
Buds are clearly forming with lots of long white tendrils sticking out.
The plants are a little scraggly looking compared to some of the others I've seen here, but they seem healthier over the past 1-2 weeks.
A note on pH - I tested the tap water (with Pureblend Organic food in it) and it came in at about 5.5 - is that dangerously acidic for soil growing? If so, what is a cost-effective way to bring the pH up to 6.5-7.0 range?
Buds are clearly forming with lots of long white tendrils sticking out.
The plants are a little scraggly looking compared to some of the others I've seen here, but they seem healthier over the past 1-2 weeks.
A note on pH - I tested the tap water (with Pureblend Organic food in it) and it came in at about 5.5 - is that dangerously acidic for soil growing? If so, what is a cost-effective way to bring the pH up to 6.5-7.0 range?
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Vancouverguy
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I haven't the slightest idea, which is why the thread is entitled "Newbie tries his first grow".
I do appreciate you clogging up my thread with your useless negative comments.
To recap
1. I bought the wrong pH meter, but you can't tell me the right one; and,
2. I can't expect much bud anyway.
Wonder why I bother? Tool.
kieahtoka
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there are some good water and soil ph meters on ebay. I got one of each and havent had a ph trouble since. Here is an extremely accurate one for your water.
eBay: Swimming Pool Spa Water Chlorine tester pH Meter V06 (item 200119351465 end time Jun-16-07 05:04:33 PDT)
and here's one for soil, and it's a moisture tester too.
eBay: NEW Soil Moisture Meter pH Meter Photometer 3 in 1 wrty (item 220121062005 end time Jun-16-07 21:00:00 PDT)
eBay: Swimming Pool Spa Water Chlorine tester pH Meter V06 (item 200119351465 end time Jun-16-07 05:04:33 PDT)
and here's one for soil, and it's a moisture tester too.
eBay: NEW Soil Moisture Meter pH Meter Photometer 3 in 1 wrty (item 220121062005 end time Jun-16-07 21:00:00 PDT)
pUrparticus Kushw0rth
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What's going on everyone, new here (1st post) --anyway, I'm about to attempt my first grow using some germinating seeds I've been collecting (really wish I kept the good stains seperate/labeled to differentiate from what was alright/crap). I really could care less, since I'm basicly using it for practice/experience. To the point, I heard baking soda brings the ph up, and vinegar brings it down? So how much should I use percent-wise and how should I add it?
Thanks in advance.
kieahtoka
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ztrmhkr I find it hard to believe you on the meter thing. I have checked around 3 walmarts here and none of them even carry a pool meter, AND they don't usually carry that stuff anyways, it's too technical for a general purpose store to carry. Btw you are supposed to post on a thread to help or comment, not to bash people on their first grow. Quit being a jerk. PERIOD.
Vancouverguy
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Time for another update. I've been flowering for 2 weeks (12/12 with about 800 w equiv for 3 plants). Fertilizing with Oure Blend Organic Bloom. Just added some carbs too.
These pictures are of the cropped plant (two main colas)
This is the whole plant - approx 30% growth last two weeks
Here is the bud on Cola "A"
Bud on Cola "B"
These pictures are of the cropped plant (two main colas)
This is the whole plant - approx 30% growth last two weeks
Here is the bud on Cola "A"
Bud on Cola "B"
Vancouverguy
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Here is another plant - this one I didn't crop, and it's quite a bit bigger.
Full plant
Top Cola (check out the crystals)
Closeup of crystals
Secondary Bud growth coming through now
Full plant
Top Cola (check out the crystals)
Closeup of crystals
Secondary Bud growth coming through now
Vancouverguy
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Here is a shot of the top cola after 1 week flower then again after 2 weeks (with better fert)
Week 1
Week 2
Week 1
Week 2
Vancouverguy
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Here is a shot of the top cola flowering after 1 week, 2 weeks and 3 weeks:
Week 1__________________________Week 2 ____________________ Week 3
Week 1__________________________Week 2 ____________________ Week 3
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