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Hi everyone, I just registered. I live in Maine, I'm 48, started smoking weed back in 1977. I stopped for quite a while but got back into it a few years ago. I'm thinking about growing my own but I have no idea how to get started. I remember back in the late 70's when a friend and I split a pound of weed. We would clean out the seeds and toss them out the bedroom window. One day we noticed a nice group of plants growing below the window. Ufortunately we had to get rid of them because they were in plan view of the street and on my friends parents property , lol.

Anyway , thinking of that, questions arise. Can I just take seeds from my current bag of weed and plant them out in my yard? Or do I need to get some type of special seeds or plants that are already started?

Thanks
Joe

NPYYZ said:

Can I just take seeds from my current bag of weed and plant them out in my yard? Or do I need to get some type of special seeds or plants that are already started?

Thanks
Joe

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Welcome Joe,
I am new as well. Just joined but have grown in the 80's. Some of my best buds were from my bags I scored. I keep all my seeds from good bud. Have a seen from a bag of medical I got growing and some others as well. I will buy some seeds eventually. Welcome and good luck with your grow. Do like me, be a sponge and soak up all the knowledge on the board.

Good Day--- Im new to the site just wanted to welcome myself and say hello to the fellow growers. I'm trying to decide if I should go with AK-47 or Train Wreck any suggestions. I want the bud with the craziest THC Level. Just starting out but have looked into growing for about 7mths. Hydro seems to be the best and cleanest way to grow. Question? should I go with an expensive bought hydro grow chamber or Home made system. I'm in the US and the alphabet boys A.K.A (DEA) (FBI) are into thermal shots of certain parts of the city looking for spikes at night. What is my best way to get around this problem. Also, what is the best way to control the odor b/c some say that the odor can never be covered up. Just somebody, anybody help me out and give me advice cause i would love to get the knowledge and have harvest every 2 weeks yeilding 2lbs like the post i saw today. Again thanks to anyone who reads my post and HELP i need it.

If you live in a state that you can get a growers permit, I would do it.
this will be my first year with one. I would recommend it to all. The peace of mind is PRICELESS.

hey thanks for being so friendly. i will be setting up my first room soon. for personal use only (but heavy use!) so not huge area is necessary. i am really interested in the new led lights, maybe with some support with flouescent. any experience or advise ? h.t. mag has conflicting articles on this subject,
thanks,
bosco

ok didnt notice this was here....

whats up people...avid bud smoker /vaporizer.
soon to be picking up supplies so i can start my grow thing.

ive been lurkin around here for a minute yo, so i joined.

im here to offer my services and learn in the process.
after all its all about getting a good bud from you good crop smokin it and having a good time.
thats what im all about.
good times man, good times

This isn't my first day here i just saw it and wanted to say hello. I've been here for about a week and i love it. There are so many people here that know so much and willing to help you out b/c of one common thing. Mari-jane. The culture is phenominal and i'm just glad i found this place b/c i feel a lot more confident with live people for reference instead of a book that may not address a specific problem.

Newbs do a grow journal. It's great! It's DYI with a bad ass security net just incase you fuck up! To everyone, CHEERS lets light em up!

Pateswap2 said:

Im new at all of this and i want to start growing inside and, im kinda confused with all these stages and veg. and everything

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Pretty much, just reading around will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know. I read around for like a half hour, and I'm already SO much more confident and think my first grow is gonna turn out great. Check out the GrowFAQ and it'll tell you all about the life cycle, including germination, veg, flowering, even cloning!

But yeah, best advice to give is the advice I followed from someone else.
Jus read around. =D

whats up, everyone. Just wanted 2 ask how long I should leave my plants in the veg stage B 4 I start 12/12 cycle? I have 2 plants in my closet that are about 8 weeks. No idea what strain.

depends on how big you want to grow them ileave mine in til there a foot and a half big then switch to flower

just like to say im new to this site too but have been growing for a couple of years
post some pic when i get a camera

happy growing

thanx alot! im almost there. im really excited, but bein patient!

hey guys n gals,,im a newby with a few seedlings under lights ,they seem ok atm but i would like to start a thread (obviously i dont do it here?)i can only find how to reply to a thread lol ,can sum1 please help cheers

forget that post,,,i found it lol

I live in Washington State and am in the process of getting my medical marijuana license. I just found out the the virus that is attacking my body makes me eligable. I have heard that I can possess 60 grams and grow up to 2 lbs legally at any one time. I will probably purchase for awhile and then get my growing supplies in the mean time. Can you give a list of things I'll need to start? I was thinking something simple to begin with. Thanks, Razz123

Razz23 said:

I live in Washington State and am in the process of getting my medical marijuana license. I just found out the the virus that is attacking my body makes me eligable. I have heard that I can possess 60 grams and grow up to 2 lbs legally at any one time. I will probably purchase for awhile and then get my growing supplies in the mean time. Can you give a list of things I'll need to start? I was thinking something simple to begin with. Thanks, Razz123

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Razz check in the Novice Section. lots of good tips.
It will all depend on where your growing. and how much room you have

jimmyspaz said:

Yep,seen 13 too, it is unusual though.

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I've seen all kinds of crazy variations. Usually the more mature the plant, the more interesting the leaves become, it seems.

~Ethno

Razz23 said:

I live in Washington State and am in the process of getting my medical marijuana license. I just found out the the virus that is attacking my body makes me eligable. I have heard that I can possess 60 grams and grow up to 2 lbs legally at any one time. I will probably purchase for awhile and then get my growing supplies in the mean time. Can you give a list of things I'll need to start? I was thinking something simple to begin with. Thanks, Razz123

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Infected is correct, it varies depending on your needs and capabilities. If you want to keep it simple though, go for some organic soil without chemical fertilizers (Miracle Gro is usually a nightmare). Get some vegetative nutrients, and some flowering nutrients- an additive such as Liquid Karma or Tiger Bloom is helpful, but not necessary. I've grown without any sort of additives at all with some success, using organic substitutes one can pick up at any grocery store. As far as brands for nutrients, I recommend FoxFarm as it works well in both hydroponics and soil.

If you want premium soil, go for FoxFarm Ocean Forest. There really isn't anything out there quite like it. You won't need to even add any nutrients for a while if you go that route.

And of course, there is the lighting. Compact flourescents if you want to keep it simple and cheap, the higher the wattage the more lumens, which usually makes for happier plants. However, for flowering, it pays to invest in an HPS or MH ballast and light. There are some cheap ones out there if you just want to grow one plant.

Good luck!

~Ethno

my plant has black spots on the stem what should i do
just the stem and the leave look dead

just the stem or some leaves to?
if it is spreading it may be a lack of phophorus