Newbie looking for input

[MedicalCBDUser]

Hello all,

Been looking around the forum trying to soak up as much info as I can before getting into my first tent setup and grow.

Will be working with my local grow shop for the equipment and ongoing support. He perfers photos but I have decided autos would be my preference.

I am licensed for 25 plants but between finances and space I will be going with a 4x4 tent and am looking at the mars hydro ts 3000. I did consider two tents but am limited by budget and the amount of power from the wall in the area I will be growing in.

I read a post by one of the members here that does a perpetual grow in a 4x4 tent by staggering the plants 20 days apart. So I plan on adapting this strategy after I do my initial grow, this way I have a bit of a supply on hand. My prescription is for 5 grams a day, I don't use that much most days but am looking to have as much on hand as possible at all times. Buying from my LP is dam expensive.

I don't have any particular strain in mind but it needs to be 3% or less THC do to my medical conditions.

I know it depends on strain but I was hoping to have a minimum of four plants if not more in the first run and at least four once starting the perpetual grow like I mentioned.

Plan on doing soil grows. The guy at the local grow shop is supplying all nutrients.

Initially I had big plans of a 8x8 tent and packing it full but the reality of my finances kicked in as well as it being a large undertaking for a first time grower.

Any and all input is appreciated and welcome. I look forward to getting this underway once my payment comes in to get started.

Thanks in advance.

 

[blue]

Hello all,

Been looking around the forum trying to soak up as much info as I can before getting into my first tent setup and grow.

Will be working with my local grow shop for the equipment and ongoing support. He perfers photos but I have decided autos would be my preference.

I am licensed for 25 plants but between finances and space I will be going with a 4x4 tent and am looking at the mars hydro ts 3000. I did consider two tents but am limited by budget and the amount of power from the wall in the area I will be growing in.

I read a post by one of the members here that does a perpetual grow in a 4x4 tent by staggering the plants 20 days apart. So I plan on adapting this strategy after I do my initial grow, this way I have a bit of a supply on hand. My prescription is for 5 grams a day, I don't use that much most days but am looking to have as much on hand as possible at all times. Buying from my LP is dam expensive.

I don't have any particular strain in mind but it needs to be 3% or less THC do to my medical conditions.

I know it depends on strain but I was hoping to have a minimum of four plants if not more in the first run and at least four once starting the perpetual grow like I mentioned.

Plan on doing soil grows. The guy at the local grow shop is supplying all nutrients.

Initially I had big plans of a 8x8 tent and packing it full but the reality of my finances kicked in as well as it being a large undertaking for a first time grower.

Any and all input is appreciated and welcome. I look forward to getting this underway once my payment comes in to get started.

Thanks in advance.

Hi CBDuser - Welcome to AFN!!



I've not grown CBD type plants before, but i'll tag some that have @St. Tom @Waira - perhaps they can offer some suggestions of strains for you.

I like about 2 x 2 feet per plant, but if you prepared to train them, perhaps deofliate and have good air circulation and exchange you should be able to cram 3-4 in there.

For me sometimes more plants is just more trouble and not more yeild. (or enough to make it worth it)

Light Choices ... I say get the best you can afford. A good light can be the difference between getting by and rocking it. (Mars do a slightly higher spec light for that kind of space i think .. you may even see occasional giveaways or discounts here @Marshydro )

Nutrients .. if your grow shop buddy hasn't grown Autos, I'd double here check before buying (and soil types too .. auto prefer a Light mix rather than a heavily pre nuted soil)
I'd also triple check dosages, because photoperiods can handle a higher stregth and are not on a life and death timer.

I'm sure you'll get loads of help along the way - looking forward to seeing your journal!!

All the best

Blue

 

[St. Tom]

Hello all,

Been looking around the forum trying to soak up as much info as I can before getting into my first tent setup and grow.

Will be working with my local grow shop for the equipment and ongoing support. He perfers photos but I have decided autos would be my preference.

I am licensed for 25 plants but between finances and space I will be going with a 4x4 tent and am looking at the mars hydro ts 3000. I did consider two tents but am limited by budget and the amount of power from the wall in the area I will be growing in.

I read a post by one of the members here that does a perpetual grow in a 4x4 tent by staggering the plants 20 days apart. So I plan on adapting this strategy after I do my initial grow, this way I have a bit of a supply on hand. My prescription is for 5 grams a day, I don't use that much most days but am looking to have as much on hand as possible at all times. Buying from my LP is dam expensive.

I don't have any particular strain in mind but it needs to be 3% or less THC do to my medical conditions.

I know it depends on strain but I was hoping to have a minimum of four plants if not more in the first run and at least four once starting the perpetual grow like I mentioned.

Plan on doing soil grows. The guy at the local grow shop is supplying all nutrients.

Initially I had big plans of a 8x8 tent and packing it full but the reality of my finances kicked in as well as it being a large undertaking for a first time grower.

Any and all input is appreciated and welcome. I look forward to getting this underway once my payment comes in to get started.

Thanks in advance.

Hello my friend I grow in a 4x4 tent so 4 plants will be sound for you bro I sometimes stagger them well always for years but this new run I've went with photo plants for a change .I can't recommend any strains I think your best googling a suitable strain for your needs

 

[Bill.de.Cat]

With 4/20 sales getting ready to happen you might get a good deal......best advise I can give is pay attention to your water quality and PH.......and good luck, we are here to help if we can.

 

[MedicalCBDUser]

Hi CBDuser - Welcome to AFN!!



I've not grown CBD type plants before, but i'll tag some that have @St. Tom @Waira - perhaps they can offer some suggestions of strains for you.

I like about 2 x 2 feet per plant, but if you prepared to train them, perhaps deofliate and have good air circulation and exchange you should be able to cram 3-4 in there.

For me sometimes more plants is just more trouble and not more yeild. (or enough to make it worth it)

Light Choices ... I say get the best you can afford. A good light can be the difference between getting by and rocking it. (Mars do a slightly higher spec light for that kind of space i think .. you may even see occasional giveaways or discounts here @Marshydro )

Nutrients .. if your grow shop buddy hasn't grown Autos, I'd double here check before buying (and soil types too .. auto prefer a Light mix rather than a heavily pre nuted soil)
I'd also triple check dosages, because photoperiods can handle a higher stregth and are not on a life and death timer.

I'm sure you'll get loads of help along the way - looking forward to seeing your journal!!

All the best

Blue

Thank you for the input Blue. Will do some research here to check out the nutrients I should use and how much.

As for what I can afford, I only have one shot at getting a setup for the foreseeable future so it needs to be as close to perfect as I can get it. So I will spend good money where it is needed to do this right.

 

[MedicalCBDUser]

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Hello my friend I grow in a 4x4 tent so 4 plants will be sound for you bro I sometimes stagger them well always for years but this new run I've went with photo plants for a change .I can't recommend any strains I think your best googling a suitable strain for your needs

Thank you. This is good to hear. Will dig into the different strains as well.

 

[DCLXVI]

Hi there! Good luck with your endeavour, I hope you are able to take good care of yourself. I'm not well versed on CBD strains but I do know that Dutch Passion has quite a few to choose from and some new non THC focused strains. I would peruse their strains and perhaps @DutchPassionTony or @Antonio_DutchPassion could help steer you as well. I'm not sure on % THC/CBD so you may need to ask.

If you are in the US - North Atlantic Seed Company carries DP and you can filter by CBD strains. Just use the drop down box where it says "Cannabis Type"

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The CBG Force lists extremely low THC in their description:

CBG-Force Auto » Dutch Passion, Dutch Passion - Autoflowering, Seeds

Buy CBG-Force Auto » Dutch Passion, Dutch Passion - Autoflowering, Seeds » Cannabis Seeds at North Atlantic Seed Co. » DUTCH PASSION > CBG-FORCE AUTO (RESEARCH GENETICS) In Dutch Passion's CBG breeding program they focused on both a feminized and an autoflowering

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Twenty20 Mendocino also has a nice CBD autoflower called Vidamints. @Twenty20 Adam is very active member here so I would look as his strain also.

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Buy Vidamints Auto (CBD) » Seeds, Twenty20 Mendocino, Twenty20 Mendocino - Autoflowering » Cannabis Seeds at North Atlantic Seed Co. » TWENTY20 MENDOCINO > VIDAMINTS AUTO (REMEDY (CBD) X MENDO COOKIES) NOTE: This is a Balanced CBD:THC strain. Filial Generation: F4 Phenotypic Variation:

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[MedicalCBDUser]

Hi there! Good luck with your endeavour, I hope you are able to take good care of yourself. I'm not well versed on CBD strains but I do know that Dutch Passion has quite a few to choose from and some new non THC focused strains. I would peruse their strains and perhaps @DutchPassionTony or @Antonio_DutchPassion could help steer you as well. I'm not sure on % THC/CBD so you may need to ask.

If you are in the US - North Atlantic Seed Company carries DP and you can filter by CBD strains. Just use the drop down box where it says "Cannabis Type"

Dutch Passion Archives

Dutch Passion » Cannabis Seeds » North Atlantic Seed Co. selects only the highest quality marijuana seed strains in the market.

northatlanticseed.com

The CBG Force lists extremely low THC in their description:

CBG-Force Auto » Dutch Passion, Dutch Passion - Autoflowering, Seeds

Buy CBG-Force Auto » Dutch Passion, Dutch Passion - Autoflowering, Seeds » Cannabis Seeds at North Atlantic Seed Co. » DUTCH PASSION > CBG-FORCE AUTO (RESEARCH GENETICS) In Dutch Passion's CBG breeding program they focused on both a feminized and an autoflowering

northatlanticseed.com

Twenty20 Mendocino also has a nice CBD autoflower called Vidamints. @Twenty20 Adam is very active member here so I would look as his strain also.

Vidamints Auto (CBD) » Seeds, Twenty20 Mendocino, Twenty20 Mendocino - Autoflowering

Buy Vidamints Auto (CBD) » Seeds, Twenty20 Mendocino, Twenty20 Mendocino - Autoflowering » Cannabis Seeds at North Atlantic Seed Co. » TWENTY20 MENDOCINO > VIDAMINTS AUTO (REMEDY (CBD) X MENDO COOKIES) NOTE: This is a Balanced CBD:THC strain. Filial Generation: F4 Phenotypic Variation:

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That is great info thank you. I have experience with Charlotte's angel and would love to do a grow of it. Find it a great strain.

I am actually in the great white north.

 

[MedicalCBDUser]

I have been digging into nutrient and soil information since you all mentioned it this morning. Learned alot but am a little confused.

What I have read states that for autos in the different stages needs a different ratio of NPK. The thing I am confused on is whether or not the term fertilizer and nutrients are interchangeable or two different things. I have read that in fertilizer N needs to be in higher levels early on in a ratio of 20-10-10 then reduced. With nutrients we would use a maximum of 1/2 recommended because recommended amounts are for photos.

For soil I think I would go with the light mix or no nutrients added and provide all the nutrients.

So much to learn. So I will be asking lots of questions if that is cool?

 

[Frank the Dank]

For soil I think I would go with the light mix or no nutrients added and provide all th

This is a good decision….look for promix hp if you can find it. Its an inert mix. If you’re on a budget, Green Leaf nutrients are excellent, easy to use and very cheap.
Also, you’ll likely find better deals on a tent from Amazon than the shop. Then maybe put the savings towards a quality light. Hope it helps, good luck on your adventure.