Live Stoners First timer - Super Critical Autos

[Cat]

@Dwang 2.5lt each sounds quite a lot for those little babies. I feed my two (6 & 8wks old) around 2.5L each and get a little more run off than I should. How much run off do you get? I believe it should be around 20% of what goes in. I'm not entirely sure, but they look like they might be too hot. A classic sign is the edges curling up. Have you got a fan blowing over them?

 

[PantsGuyVer]

Looking good but remember, watering too much or too little is the most frequent mistake. Especially on the first grow. Just keep a keen eye on them.

 

[Dwang]

I have 2 clip on 6" fans blowing over the pots and wobbling the babies. Temps aren't too hot in the tent, perhaps the light is a little too close, but that was only because they were stretching a little...

 

[epenguin]

Hey pal, I love those super Crit Autos.............you will not be disappointed I promise.....sing to them and enjoy every day.....eP.

 

[Dwang]

Hey pal, I love those super Crit Autos.............you will not be disappointed I promise.....sing to them and enjoy every day.....eP.

Thanks man! I haven't come across many people who've smoked it before... is it as good as it says it is?? Starting to see some real growth now, so hopefully they will be nice nd big! What would you say an average yield would be?

 

[Dwang]

So I have a fairly long winded question, so thanjs in advance for your patience!

I have upped my bulb to 600w instead of 400w now as the plants are nearly 3 weeks old and I want them to have as much light as possible. Obviously the temps are raising because of this. What I have done, is installed a 6" fan sucking air directly out of the tent (no carbon filter attached yet). There is now some serious negative pressure in there! My other 5" fan is just serving the cool tube, so there is no 'fresh' air coming into the tent, other than the flaps at the bottom. I guess my question is, is it OK for negative pressure and the lack of 'pumped' fresh air, or should I turn the 6" fan so its blowing cool air in? Is it necessary to have the cool tube, or should I utilise the 5" fan for some intake of fresh air? Sorry for the mish mash of questions, I'm getting a little confused!!

 

[Dwang]

UPDATE DAY 21

Having such a nightmare with temps, but think I've finally managed to keep them down a bit... anywhere from 23 to 29°C. Humidity between 35 and 70%. Toe of the plants are going well I think, one has been a slow starter so I've decided to experiment with a bit LST with this (this is my first grow and I'm probably not experienced enough to be doing it, but I'm not so bothered if I lose a plant at this stage as long as I gain experience for the next time). Can anyone tell me how much and often I should be watering these babies or should I just stick to the old weight test?
Cheers
Hope you are all happy!!!

 

[Cat]

I don't worry too much if the temps go up to 29/30C. I know it's recommended to keep them lower, but... Your humidity is not too bad for veg,. I struggle to keep my own humidity below 60%. I have lots of air blowing via fans and open the tent if it gets too stuffy. I'm not so sure why the tips of some of those leaves look like they're curling up a little. My plants don't do that in that kind of heat. Maybe one of the experienced growers might have a suggestion

 

[PantsGuyVer]

Maybe @epenguin or @Bailey or @Grim Reefer will stop by and give you some advice. I dont know enough yet to give any solid info.

 

[Dwang]

Sorry it's been a while, been as busy as very one else! So we are at day 28 since popping through. I have been experimenting with some LST on the smallest of the plants (happy to try it out this time and see what happens). My temps have been great and humidity also. Maybe a little hot in the day, reaching 28.4° but that's not a sustained level.

You may also notice three more have been planted tonight, a little brave to try and rotate on my first attempt, but nothing ventured nothing gained and I really don't want to have to wait another 9-10 weeks for another grow!

Hope you have all been enjoying the heatwave (in the UK, also known as British Summertime!)