New Grower Hey all, first grow

[AutoMania10]

Those gone be some bad ass bitches on god Cant wait till that Canopy fills up though. Keep it growing mate and nice work.

 

[BudfiendBill]

Those gone be some bad ass bitches on god Cant wait till that Canopy fills up though. Keep it growing mate and nice work.

Thanks mate and I hope so haha.
Can’t wait to see loads of bud :smoking:
Save me buying any for a couple year I’m thinking if all goes well
Cheers for the fly strips tip too, wouldn’t have thought of those and my local shop has them I think for a buck, happy days

 

[BudfiendBill]

Day 9
I’m guessing that’s me at the point where they seem to double in growth overnight because these ladies are really starting to grow fast, shocked again when I checked in on them, happy days!

No water today, still plenty from yesterday’s watering.
Temps holding well at 79f lights on and 76f off, with humidity at 56-58% can’t complain at all
Stay tuned guys and happy growing!
Bill.

 

[St. Tom]

hi @BudfiendBill how you doing your girls are looking superb

 

[Illini4life]

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Day 9
I’m guessing that’s me at the point where they seem to double in growth overnight because these ladies are really starting to grow fast, shocked again when I checked in on them, happy days!

No water today, still plenty from yesterday’s watering.
Temps holding well at 79f lights on and 76f off, with humidity at 56-58% can’t complain at all
Stay tuned guys and happy growing!
Bill.

Yeah definitely want to keep seedlings moist like @420Forever had mentioned or they might be liable to die on ya. It's not til they really start to stretch that they will benefit significantly from a proper wet dry cycle. This is primarily due to you wanting the roots to expand. The plant will only get as big as the root ball will allow. Bigger root ball=bigger plant. The best way research has shown is a proper wet dry cycle because those roots will grow to try and find any water left over in the bag. If they are constantly wet they will not have to work to find water and will stay smaller. The picking up the pot method is sufficient and you won't even question yourself once you get the hang of it. I don't really track what days I need to feed or anything, I just let the plants tell me. one thing I could recommend to you is filling those pots up to the top, you already have the soil level dropped that low at this stage, just a little heads up that it will go down more as you water in the soil throughout the grow. Had that very issue my first round. Makes watering a very big chore if it's really bad, especially when the canopy fills in. You will see what I mean, so now I barely leave a rim at the top of the pot when mixing my soil. It's still dropped down about 1.5-2 inches for me, idk if the plants eat the soil away or if it's just getting compacted but that's a thing I never thought about. Every in³ of soil is more space for roots to grow as well. Trying to share some of my mishaps with you :smoking:

 

[AutoMania10]

Thanks mate and I hope so haha.
Can’t wait to see loads of bud :smoking:
Save me buying any for a couple year I’m thinking if all goes well
Cheers for the fly strips tip too, wouldn’t have thought of those and my local shop has them I think for a buck, happy days

Couple of years lol...mine will last probably till another harvest haha. Yea i had shitty luck with my 9 but at least 4 was able to germ. Im greatful for them and will just clone my gsc to regain my losts. Next year I will be popping in some new beans indoor and outdoor.

 

[BudfiendBill]

hi @BudfiendBill how you doing your girls are looking superb

Thanks mate much appreciated, can’t believe how well they are doing, I wish i took the plunge and done this way earlier in my life lol and I’m doing good mate cheers, I hope all is well for you too bud

Yeah definitely want to keep seedlings moist like @420Forever had mentioned or they might be liable to die on ya. It's not til they really start to stretch that they will benefit significantly from a proper wet dry cycle. This is primarily due to you wanting the roots to expand. The plant will only get as big as the root ball will allow. Bigger root ball=bigger plant. The best way research has shown is a proper wet dry cycle because those roots will grow to try and find any water left over in the bag. If they are constantly wet they will not have to work to find water and will stay smaller. The picking up the pot method is sufficient and you won't even question yourself once you get the hang of it. I don't really track what days I need to feed or anything, I just let the plants tell me. one thing I could recommend to you is filling those pots up to the top, you already have the soil level dropped that low at this stage, just a little heads up that it will go down more as you water in the soil throughout the grow. Had that very issue my first round. Makes watering a very big chore if it's really bad, especially when the canopy fills in. You will see what I mean, so now I barely leave a rim at the top of the pot when mixing my soil. It's still dropped down about 1.5-2 inches for me, idk if the plants eat the soil away or if it's just getting compacted but that's a thing I never thought about. Every in³ of soil is more space for roots to grow as well. Trying to share some of my mishaps with you :smoking:

Dude, thank you! I wish I knew this about the soil level... I used 100litres of biobizz lightmix and thought that would cut it but guess not haha, just bought another 20litre there to top them up some. Sadly it’s all I could afford to shell out right now as still gotta buy my second light in the next week or so but hey ho we learn as we go

Gonna give them a good soaking in the morning 600-800ml each I’m thinking, been keeping a good eye on the watering by digging with my finger gently and reading your current grow journals first pages over again when I’m not sure and basically using my best judgement from there.
I was really paranoid about overwatering and root rot/damping for a while there but I’m over it now that they are getting on slightly in size and looking healthy :smoking:
Thanks again mate, much appreciated as always, keep the info coming

Couple of years lol...mine will last probably till another harvest haha. Yea i had shitty luck with my 9 but at least 4 was able to germ. Im greatful for them and will just clone my gsc to regain my losts. Next year I will be popping in some new beans indoor and outdoor.

I don’t smoke all that much mate maybe about an oz a month :smoking:I’m thinking if I can hit my target of 3 oz per plant then I’m laughing but who knows if it will work that way or if I end up smoking way more “because I can” lol.
I will keep growing anyway, might as well fill up some masonry jars and keep learning too, have different strains for different times or whatever. I wanna learn about hydro grows and do some photo grows too, it’s a whole new world for me
Unlucky on the germination with those ones mate but at least you have some backups sorted and a nice little plan set for after the new year by the sounds of things, happy days your current ladies are looking sweet too can’t wait to see them growing up

Happy growing troops stay tuned for another update tomorrow

Bill

 

[St. Tom]

Thanks mate much appreciated, can’t believe how well they are doing, I wish i took the plunge and done this way earlier in my life lol and I’m doing good mate cheers, I hope all is well for you too bud


Dude, thank you! I wish I knew this about the soil level... I used 100litres of biobizz lightmix and thought that would cut it but guess not haha, just bought another 20litre there to top them up some. Sadly it’s all I could afford to shell out right now as still gotta buy my second light in the next week or so but hey ho we learn as we go

Gonna give them a good soaking in the morning 600-800ml each I’m thinking, been keeping a good eye on the watering by digging with my finger gently and reading your current grow journals first pages over again when I’m not sure and basically using my best judgement from there.
I was really paranoid about overwatering and root rot/damping for a while there but I’m over it now that they are getting on slightly in size and looking healthy :smoking:
Thanks again mate, much appreciated as always, keep the info coming



I don’t smoke all that much mate maybe about an oz a month :smoking:I’m thinking if I can hit my target of 3 oz per plant then I’m laughing but who knows if it will work that way or if I end up smoking way more “because I can” lol.
I will keep growing anyway, might as well fill up some masonry jars and keep learning too, have different strains for different times or whatever. I wanna learn about hydro grows and do some photo grows too, it’s a whole new world for me
Unlucky on the germination with those ones mate but at least you have some backups sorted and a nice little plan set for after the new year by the sounds of things, happy days your current ladies are looking sweet too can’t wait to see them growing up

Happy growing troops stay tuned for another update tomorrow

Bill

it can take over your life this growing lark its very addictive and it looks like you have a knack for this shit

 

[Illini4life]

Thanks mate much appreciated, can’t believe how well they are doing, I wish i took the plunge and done this way earlier in my life lol and I’m doing good mate cheers, I hope all is well for you too bud


Dude, thank you! I wish I knew this about the soil level... I used 100litres of biobizz lightmix and thought that would cut it but guess not haha, just bought another 20litre there to top them up some. Sadly it’s all I could afford to shell out right now as still gotta buy my second light in the next week or so but hey ho we learn as we go

Gonna give them a good soaking in the morning 600-800ml each I’m thinking, been keeping a good eye on the watering by digging with my finger gently and reading your current grow journals first pages over again when I’m not sure and basically using my best judgement from there.
I was really paranoid about overwatering and root rot/damping for a while there but I’m over it now that they are getting on slightly in size and looking healthy :smoking:
Thanks again mate, much appreciated as always, keep the info coming



I don’t smoke all that much mate maybe about an oz a month :smoking:I’m thinking if I can hit my target of 3 oz per plant then I’m laughing but who knows if it will work that way or if I end up smoking way more “because I can” lol.
I will keep growing anyway, might as well fill up some masonry jars and keep learning too, have different strains for different times or whatever. I wanna learn about hydro grows and do some photo grows too, it’s a whole new world for me
Unlucky on the germination with those ones mate but at least you have some backups sorted and a nice little plan set for after the new year by the sounds of things, happy days your current ladies are looking sweet too can’t wait to see them growing up

Happy growing troops stay tuned for another update tomorrow

Bill

Bahahahahahaha yeah you will be set for awhile if you keep it to that level. I know I sure couldn't stop myself from indulging quite a bit. Seriously you will be surprised, It happens so quick. Don't blink or your girls will be coming down before your eyes. Autos are insane. It's just that easy and fast fast fast. Yeah man you got this. Read what your girls need and remember... Even if they don't seem to be growing super fast above ground most of the work is going down under that dirt! You will get this bro, it seems like you already have

 

[BudfiendBill]

it can take over your life this growing lark its very addictive and it looks like you have a knack for this shit

Bahahahahahaha yeah you will be set for awhile if you keep it to that level. I know I sure couldn't stop myself from indulging quite a bit. Seriously you will be surprised, It happens so quick. Don't blink or your girls will be coming down before your eyes. Autos are insane. It's just that easy and fast fast fast. Yeah man you got this. Read what your girls need and remember... Even if they don't seem to be growing super fast above ground most of the work is going down under that dirt! You will get this bro, it seems like you already have

Thanks guys much appreciated, a nice boost in the confidence knowing other growers think I’m doing well, I’m a happy chappy today for sure lol, update coming soon too :smoking: