New Grower 425w cfl coco grow FastBuds GSC!!

[Kiefshagger]

Hello AFN! This will be my second attempt at growing but the first time with autos.
I'm a UK based grower and got a nice little full tent grow kit as a Xmas present off my Mrs. I've smoked for over 15 years and finally took the plunge at GYO!
I did have 3 seeds from sensi seeds but fucked each one off them up as i am a complete novice. But I always learn from mistakes and have studied forums intensely and this time forth seed seems like a winning path (so far).
So my set up is a 40x40x140cm grow tent.
1x 300w dual spectrum cfl
1 x 125w deep blue cfl
1 x dutchbarn reflector
1 x 6" fan on inside of tent for intake
1 x heater fan set on cold on outside tent pushing air to the intake for extra intake lol
1 x 10 litre pot with about 60% canna coco 30% perlite
Nutrients are canna coco A and B, cal/mag, pH up and down.
Oh and a fish tank converted into a reservoir haha.
So girl scout cookies a week old today here some pics. Any tips/ criticisms welcome I'm a good listener and need all the help I can get haha
Thanks.

 

[AVITAS]

Hello AFN! This will be my second attempt at growing but the first time with autos.
I'm a UK based grower and got a nice little full tent grow kit as a Xmas present off my Mrs. I've smoked for over 15 years and finally took the plunge at GYO!
I did have 3 seeds from sensi seeds but fucked each one off them up as i am a complete novice. But I always learn from mistakes and have studied forums intensely and this time forth seed seems like a winning path (so far).
So my set up is a 40x40x140cm grow tent.
1x 300w dual spectrum cfl
1 x 125w deep blue cfl
1 x dutchbarn reflector
1 x 6" fan on inside of tent for intake
1 x heater fan set on cold on outside tent pushing air to the intake for extra intake lol
1 x 10 litre pot with about 60% canna coco 30% perlite
Nutrients are canna coco A and B, cal/mag, pH up and down.
Oh and a fish tank converted into a reservoir haha.
So girl scout cookies a week old today here some pics. Any tips/ criticisms welcome I'm a good listener and need all the help I can get haha
Thanks.

3 biggest mistakes new growers make are overwatering, too much light(shouldn't be a problem with your CFLs), and too many nutes burning your ladies. While you're figuring it all out in the beginning it's best to remember Less is more! Good luck and Welcome to AFN!

 

[Kiefshagger]

Yup that's what happened to all three, first was wrong pH, then I invested in a meter and found out I was way off! Then the next was to close to the big cfl it went crispy haha, then finally the third was over watered due to conflict of information. My Mrs was pissed when I asked for more seeds haha! Oh well.
I will be doing a week 2 update on Friday she's looking good and going strong

 

[Benjamin Squier]

As a former CFL grower.... You're gonna upgrade.

But don't fret!! These lights can be used for seedlings!!

 

[Kiefshagger]

Yeah I'm feeling these bud master god things, there pricey but you pay for what you get in life don't you pal lol

 

[Kiefshagger]

So here is my girl with no cookies for me yet lol but at the 2,week mark today I think she's going well.
I fed her last night on 4ml per litre of canna coco a+b and 1 ml per litre of plant magic cal mag which come in at around 700 ppm at 5.9 PH.
I've got a photo in that small tent as well which was a freebie ( desconicida kush - delicious seeds) that is basically my experiment haha. Its had a transplant into a make shift pot made from milk bottle haha but its the only way I could fit it in there, I've actually topped it so its miles behind due to transplant shock and topping but its still green and going strong.
My question to you guys/ gals out there is should I top my auto GSC?? Any way here are some pics on my amazing camera lol but some better than none right?

Thanks for watching and all your advice!
Till week 3, enjoy.

 

[Benjamin Squier]

I saw the milk bottle earlier, haha, Macgyver stoner!! They're looking strong!

 

[Kiefshagger]

Haha exactly my friend gotta be on the ball!
And thanks but I think I see a slight N toxicity (few tips pointing down )but because I feed every 5 days Or so I think it will ride it out. Please correct me if I'm wrong! If things don't turn out a flush and lower nutes should fix?

 

[St. Tom]

good luck with your grow im from the uk myself got sick of buying crap weed so got a small setup like you and im on my 2nd grow now my best advice is keep it simple and dont tell anyone i cant stress this enough i use the lucas formula 1 part food and calmag from start to finish if you ever wanted something simple

 

[Kiefshagger]

Thanks buddy! Glad to hear from someone this side of the Atlantic haha! And thanks for the tips! Make sure you tag on for the ride!
Did you make a journal I can check out? I love seeing other peoples methods of madness haha! Anyways hope the shit weather's not bothering your girls to much!
Cheers again,