Welcome everyone,
I think I am almost ready to attempt a first proper CFL grow. I know a few might think CFL and proper grow don't go along, but I been here long enough and saw very decent results and heard positive opinions on growing with CFLs.
I would like this thread to be a grow log as well as a place where I can inform myself about issues along the way and I'm sure other growers will get something out of it, too. I like the AFN's community; positivity growth and creativity. A learning curve is to be appreciated. I'm sure you've had enough talking if you're taking the time and effort to read this.
Anyways, the grow will start off in a wardrobe that I've been trying to transform into a little grow box. Pictures will follow. It's a growing area of a bit less than 6 sqf.
Genetics:
Yesterday I dropped 4 seeds in water; Think Different and Auto BlueMazar from Dutch Passion, Cream Caramel from sweet seeds, Pineapple Express from Barney's Farm.
Growing medium:
Peat moss bricks which were hydrated and mixed with some soil from the garden as well as perlite. The guy at the local gardening store said its peat moss but then mentioned how the dry peat moss bricks are made out of coconut, which got me thinking its coco coir and not peat moss. The label on the brick said its unfertilized dry peat moss.
To get an idea about the ph; tap water had a pH of 8.6 so I thought I should lower it. Got it down through adding lemon to 6.9 then watered the soil. The runoff was at 6.7.
I need help here, I cannot find the proper pH I need for such a soil mix like mine. It's mainly peat moss, perlite and some normal soil. Help will be greatly appreciated.
What should the pH for my growing medium be? I've seen how coco coir is considered hydro and requires a lower pH.. I'm confused, help a brotha out!
Lighting:
CFLs: 2 DIY power plug CFL fixtures fixed to a piece of wood. Should take 8-9 bulbs mainly in the range of 42 Watts. Which gives around 340 watts. If all seeds four seeds sprout and seem okay, I will be adding another fixture to get into the 450 Watt area thinking its relatively sufficient for four plants?
Fertilizer:
Right now I have a 19/19/19 fertilizer which I will be using for the early stages; starting third week of veg. Another one I have is a 0/0/50 but I do not think I will be using that one based on the research I made. I will purchase one that's more balanced with low levels of Nitrogen and moderate to high levels of P and K.
Any feedback is highly appreciated, please give advice and ask questions if there's anything missing since it's my first grow log..
Pictures coming up soon
Happy growing,
M.
I think I am almost ready to attempt a first proper CFL grow. I know a few might think CFL and proper grow don't go along, but I been here long enough and saw very decent results and heard positive opinions on growing with CFLs.
I would like this thread to be a grow log as well as a place where I can inform myself about issues along the way and I'm sure other growers will get something out of it, too. I like the AFN's community; positivity growth and creativity. A learning curve is to be appreciated. I'm sure you've had enough talking if you're taking the time and effort to read this.
Anyways, the grow will start off in a wardrobe that I've been trying to transform into a little grow box. Pictures will follow. It's a growing area of a bit less than 6 sqf.
Genetics:
Yesterday I dropped 4 seeds in water; Think Different and Auto BlueMazar from Dutch Passion, Cream Caramel from sweet seeds, Pineapple Express from Barney's Farm.
Growing medium:
Peat moss bricks which were hydrated and mixed with some soil from the garden as well as perlite. The guy at the local gardening store said its peat moss but then mentioned how the dry peat moss bricks are made out of coconut, which got me thinking its coco coir and not peat moss. The label on the brick said its unfertilized dry peat moss.
To get an idea about the ph; tap water had a pH of 8.6 so I thought I should lower it. Got it down through adding lemon to 6.9 then watered the soil. The runoff was at 6.7.
I need help here, I cannot find the proper pH I need for such a soil mix like mine. It's mainly peat moss, perlite and some normal soil. Help will be greatly appreciated.
What should the pH for my growing medium be? I've seen how coco coir is considered hydro and requires a lower pH.. I'm confused, help a brotha out!
Lighting:
CFLs: 2 DIY power plug CFL fixtures fixed to a piece of wood. Should take 8-9 bulbs mainly in the range of 42 Watts. Which gives around 340 watts. If all seeds four seeds sprout and seem okay, I will be adding another fixture to get into the 450 Watt area thinking its relatively sufficient for four plants?
Fertilizer:
Right now I have a 19/19/19 fertilizer which I will be using for the early stages; starting third week of veg. Another one I have is a 0/0/50 but I do not think I will be using that one based on the research I made. I will purchase one that's more balanced with low levels of Nitrogen and moderate to high levels of P and K.
Any feedback is highly appreciated, please give advice and ask questions if there's anything missing since it's my first grow log..
Pictures coming up soon
Happy growing,
M.
