First off - very excited to join this community (was directed here by a post on Reddit)! First time grower and have been researching like I have a term paper due at the end of this. Due to a travel commitment, my first attempt was delayed till now, but it did afford the opportunity to discern a lot of information.
Location
Virginia / Indoor Unfinished Basement
Set Up
48"x48"x80" Tent
SF-4000 (initially purchased SF-1000 and changed suspecting it would be insufficient)
6" Exhaust Fan w/ Felt Covered Charcoal Filter (ducted to exhaust top / passive intake)
1-Gallon Reservoir Humidifier
Oscillating Tower Fan
Honeywell Ceramic Heater
Large Dehumidifier (on hand)
(2) 6" Table Fans
(3) 7-Gallon Fabric Pots
Soil
Mix of
OF and Perlite (1:3) Bottom Half
Mix ofOF/HF and Perlite (1:3) Top Half
Center (about 1 pint) is Jiffy Seed Starting Mix (peat moss/coco coir/vermiculite)
Added (4Tbs dry) Mykos Mycorrhizal
Nutrients
Big Bloom (anticipating to use after 30 +/- 10 days - flowering)
Seeds
Mephisto Genetics - Double Grape / Creme De La Chem / Auto Amnesia (freebie)
Germination Method
Mephisto Genetics Paper/DVD Case
Started 10/15 with germination. Watered (pH 6.4) pots to prepare soil. Checked 24 hours after - tap root starting on the DG and CDLC. Flipped case and continued with Mephisto germination. Checked morning of 10/17 and the DG and CDLC are ready - not so much for the AA.
Planted DG and CDLC center of pot, ~1/2" down. Misted with water and covered with clear dome. Returned AA seed to DVD case, but then decided to scuff seed (2000 grit tube) and plant as the others. Hopefully my impatience isn't getting the better of me with this seed...
Environment - trying to maintain 70-80 degrees F and 65-70% RH. RH is currently high at 73-75% and temps are staying between a low of 71 and a high of 75.
Light - set at 28" / 50% / shooting for 100-300 PPFD (measured 150 with Photone app). 18/6 schedule - on at 4pm and off at 10am. Exhaust fan is scheduled to come on with light.
Questions at this stage would be...
1. Should I have more nutrients on hand? I read MoG nutrient guide, but with soil, I'm hoping to not need much more than the Big Bloom.
2. What is the best option to pH down tap water? We have very good quality water, but the pH is in the mid 7 range. I purchased some pH Up/Down for the time being.
Please feel free to comment and send advice my way. This has been a lot of fun so far and I'm really enjoying this new hobby. Thank you in advance for any comments!
Location
Virginia / Indoor Unfinished Basement
Set Up
48"x48"x80" Tent
SF-4000 (initially purchased SF-1000 and changed suspecting it would be insufficient)
6" Exhaust Fan w/ Felt Covered Charcoal Filter (ducted to exhaust top / passive intake)
1-Gallon Reservoir Humidifier
Oscillating Tower Fan
Honeywell Ceramic Heater
Large Dehumidifier (on hand)
(2) 6" Table Fans
(3) 7-Gallon Fabric Pots
Soil
Mix of
OF and Perlite (1:3) Bottom HalfMix of
OF/HF and Perlite (1:3) Top HalfCenter (about 1 pint) is Jiffy Seed Starting Mix (peat moss/coco coir/vermiculite)
Added (4Tbs dry) Mykos Mycorrhizal
Nutrients
Big Bloom (anticipating to use after 30 +/- 10 days - flowering)Seeds
Mephisto Genetics - Double Grape / Creme De La Chem / Auto Amnesia (freebie)
Germination Method
Mephisto Genetics Paper/DVD Case
Started 10/15 with germination. Watered (pH 6.4) pots to prepare soil. Checked 24 hours after - tap root starting on the DG and CDLC. Flipped case and continued with Mephisto germination. Checked morning of 10/17 and the DG and CDLC are ready - not so much for the AA.
Planted DG and CDLC center of pot, ~1/2" down. Misted with water and covered with clear dome. Returned AA seed to DVD case, but then decided to scuff seed (2000 grit tube) and plant as the others. Hopefully my impatience isn't getting the better of me with this seed...
Environment - trying to maintain 70-80 degrees F and 65-70% RH. RH is currently high at 73-75% and temps are staying between a low of 71 and a high of 75.
Light - set at 28" / 50% / shooting for 100-300 PPFD (measured 150 with Photone app). 18/6 schedule - on at 4pm and off at 10am. Exhaust fan is scheduled to come on with light.
Questions at this stage would be...
1. Should I have more nutrients on hand? I read MoG nutrient guide, but with soil, I'm hoping to not need much more than the
Big Bloom.2. What is the best option to pH down tap water? We have very good quality water, but the pH is in the mid 7 range. I purchased some pH Up/Down for the time being.
Please feel free to comment and send advice my way. This has been a lot of fun so far and I'm really enjoying this new hobby. Thank you in advance for any comments!
to AFN!!!
,, we can ride the wave together:smoking:,,
unless it works 
