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Hops · #4 (**permalink**) 11-14-2007, 05:43 PM

My space is the following... 5'Lx5.5'Wx5'H
I don't really have a limit on a budget, although I'd like to keep it reasonable.
Basically here was my last/current grow.
I bought some soil that had peat moss and sand mixed in (No nuts) I added pertlite and Vermiculite. I used 3 gallon containers (they were bathroom garbage containers, bought at HD) they are white in colour. I drilled several holes at the bottom to allow for good drainage. I added gravel at the bottom of each container to help with drainage (About 3"). After germinating the seeds for 2 weeks I transplanted them to these containers. I vegged for about four more weeks (They were 14" high) (Under 4 40watt floros) The plants were very healthy. at 2 weeks of age I after the transplant I used Miracle grow (I know about it now) about 1/2 strength. Then at 4 weeks, I did it again. I bought some new nutes at the local hydro store (I don't have the name with me right now, I'll post it later tonight when I get home) After that I would add about a 1/4 strenght once a week. I used that when I started the 12/12. I used two 150watt HPS security lights for 8 plants. I think initially I kept the lights too far up (About 12") and that caused the plants to stretch. They grew like wildfire to the light (About 2 weeks till they hit it) I now keep the lights so the top of the bulb is even with the top of the plants (Like a pseudo vertical grow) 1 light in between 4 plants. (6" away, enough to prevent the leaves from burning) At this point the plants were very light green. The leaves were (Still are) turning yellow with very dark green veins (bottom up). I thought maybe it was a ph problem. So I did some ph run off tests and they all measured with the correct range (I used a chemical tester, so i can't give you an exact number but were in line)

I think the problem with my plants were the following....
Not enough nutes were given at the time of 12/12 and the plants were unable to recover.
Maybe not enough light?
Temp is 80 degrees (I know a little hot)
and the humidity is 70%.
I water when the pails are light and usually do a complete soaking. (Maybe every 5 or so days)
Oh, and most of my plants turned out hermi (which is probably most of the issue) they are feminized seeds that were given to me. If i know where I could securely procure some reputable seeds I would.
I just want to use someones proven method.

thanks.
Hops.

#4 (permalink) 11-14-2007, 05:43 PM
Hops Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 41	My space is the following... 5'Lx5.5'Wx5'H I don't really have a limit on a budget, although I'd like to keep it reasonable. Basically here was my last/current grow. I bought some soil that had peat moss and sand mixed in (No nuts) I added pertlite and Vermiculite. I used 3 gallon containers (they were bathroom garbage containers, bought at HD) they are white in colour. I drilled several holes at the bottom to allow for good drainage. I added gravel at the bottom of each container to help with drainage (About 3"). After germinating the seeds for 2 weeks I transplanted them to these containers. I vegged for about four more weeks (They were 14" high) (Under 4 40watt floros) The plants were very healthy. at 2 weeks of age I after the transplant I used Miracle grow (I know about it now) about 1/2 strength. Then at 4 weeks, I did it again. I bought some new nutes at the local hydro store (I don't have the name with me right now, I'll post it later tonight when I get home) After that I would add about a 1/4 strenght once a week. I used that when I started the 12/12. I used two 150watt HPS security lights for 8 plants. I think initially I kept the lights too far up (About 12") and that caused the plants to stretch. They grew like wildfire to the light (About 2 weeks till they hit it) I now keep the lights so the top of the bulb is even with the top of the plants (Like a pseudo vertical grow) 1 light in between 4 plants. (6" away, enough to prevent the leaves from burning) At this point the plants were very light green. The leaves were (Still are) turning yellow with very dark green veins (bottom up). I thought maybe it was a ph problem. So I did some ph run off tests and they all measured with the correct range (I used a chemical tester, so i can't give you an exact number but were in line) I think the problem with my plants were the following.... Not enough nutes were given at the time of 12/12 and the plants were unable to recover. Maybe not enough light? Temp is 80 degrees (I know a little hot) and the humidity is 70%. I water when the pails are light and usually do a complete soaking. (Maybe every 5 or so days) Oh, and most of my plants turned out hermi (which is probably most of the issue) they are feminized seeds that were given to me. If i know where I could securely procure some reputable seeds I would. I just want to use someones proven method. thanks. Hops.