New Grower PoundLand Vipar 300 wat led first grow (AK49 Auto's)

[whalefish30]

Hi, and thanks for this information around the forums, i'm new to growing and this is my first attempt.

So i'm using a 300w vipar led which is about 180w real power, have a carbon filter and fan set, small usb fan (bigger one on way) passive intake from wall to outside (tumble dryer vent) and the carbon filter extracting through a vent to the kitchen, i've lined the cupboard with pondland tar poling and lined it in mylar reflective all way round which is 1.5 meters high. Room is about 90x190x220 cm (sits at around 25c but at 20c when filter/fan is on)

Growing soil (one pot is in poundland soil) others are in multipurpose compost with added john innings ph 6. Made a mistake of over watering after reading here i have cut it right down and made a massive difference. Got worried about spider mite other day as bro come around whos got them so i sprayed them with some poundland spider mite stuff which burnt the leaves but are recovering now.

Feed : water first 3 weeks then use some poundland veg at low strength.

Plants : AK49 auto planted seeds in jiffys within the pot n soil it will grow from, 2 seeds germinated on the 13th 4 on 18th (think thats to many opps) most in 7 litre poudland buckets within another pot, 1 is in a 10 litre bucket.

here's a few pics and advice be much appreciated thanks.

 

[illbethere]

Looks good I have the exact same lights and they seem to be doing there job.

IMO I would add some cfl's!

Good luck!

 

[illbethere]

Since you bought the vipar might I ask where you bought your carbon filter and fan set?
Since I'm sure our vipars are probably from the same seller (vipar on ebay maybe amazon) I might be able to buy the filter and fan set from the same seller as you since I don't have that yet.
If you don't mind ofc!

 

[whalefish30]

Few questions if you don't mind.

Etracting through carbon filter in to my kitchen will it smell ? ive added a poundland smell neutral gel to in side the vent where it is extrated and whole flat smells of that now haha. ak 49 autos stink apparently and i live in upstairs flat so cant have it stinking.

Are my autos small for there age ? 2 bigger ones are 9 days old others are 4.

 

[whalefish30]

Looks good I have the exact same lights and they seem to be doing there job.

IMO I would add some cfl's!

Good luck!

ok thanks for the advise, as money is stretched at the moment i may have to wait till i can add more lights, i'm thinking of another 300w led.

 

[A John In Nj]

Good luck with the grow. I have a Vipar 600 myself and am loving it. (Don't forget about the Cal/Mg)

Vipar FTW! (For The Win)

 

[whalefish30]

Since you bought the vipar might I ask where you bought your carbon filter and fan set?
Since I'm sure our vipars are probably from the same seller (vipar on ebay maybe amazon) I might be able to buy the filter and fan set from the same seller as you since I don't have that yet.
If you don't mind ofc!

No problem i brought a... £42.99 FROM EBAY.

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4" In Line Fan, Carbon Filter & Duct Kit - Hydroponic Grow Room Tent Ventilation
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[illbethere]

Few questions if you don't mind.

Etracting through carbon filter in to my kitchen will it smell ?

Maybe a really really feint smell but if you use the carbon filter right it shouldn't.

ive added a poundland smell neutral gel to in side the vent where it is extrated and whole flat smells of that now haha. ak 49 autos stink apparently and i live in upstairs flat so cant have it stinking.

Are my autos small for there age ? 2 bigger ones are 9 days old others are 4.

Your plants are looking fine my friend!

look at this: https://www.autoflower.org/f5/sweet-mango-timeline-39014.html

It's a little something I'm doing right now for newer growers so they can compare where they're at.
Just remember every plant grows at a different rate!


and thanks for the info!

 

[whalefish30]

Right on target then, thanks, shame i over watered for first few days till reading on here :thank:

will update pics often as i'm more excited than my daughter was at xmas haha.

 

[whalefish30]

Day 10 First pic is using poundland soil

Day 5