Started first grow

So i began my first grow two days ago, lil mary is poppin up fairly quick.
Im using a pc grow box and DWC setup.
Using General Hydroponics nutes.
Have yet to buy a pH measuring device.
Anyone with a similar setup I would love to get your input, some tips&tricks, all help appreciated!

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So i began my first grow two days ago, lil mary is poppin up fairly quick.
Im using a pc grow box and DWC setup.
Using General Hydroponics nutes.
Have yet to buy a pH measuring device.
Anyone with a similar setup I would love to get your input, some tips&tricks, all help appreciated!

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Awwwwwwwww, isn't she cute...

I would suggest getting a PH and TDS/EC meter a.s.a.p!!
Things can turn ugly rather quick for a baby like that...

Also pickup some storage and calibrating solutions, you'll save your meters and some headaches in the long run...

Cannot comment on the PC grow, never did one... Sorry..

Awwwwwwwww, isn't she cute...

I would suggest getting a PH and TDS/EC meter a.s.a.p!!
Things can turn ugly rather quick for a baby like that...

Also pickup some storage and calibrating solutions, you'll save your meters and some headaches in the long run...

Cannot comment on the PC grow, never did one... Sorry..

haha yes she is, well i sure hope its a she!!
yea def gonna get one soon, what are the best products i can use to manipulate the pH?

haha yes she is, well i sure hope its a she!!
yea def gonna get one soon, what are the best products i can use to manipulate the pH?

OMG, you're growing just one seed and did not buy feminized seeds???

That would suck, grow it out for 45-60 days only to find out it is a male..

OMG, you're growing just one seed and did not buy feminized seeds???

That would suck, grow it out for 45-60 days only to find out it is a male..

yeaa i got 25 seeds off a buddy so one of them is bound to be a female lol.
im crossin my fingers on this one!

its been a week, lookin good, her buddy's startin to pop out
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Okay, first off, what kind of light source are you using? I see you'er using GH products, which kind? Where do you have the grow in? meaning where is it located. You need a Ph tester and if you are using hydro you need a TDS tester. If you are serious about this you need to track everything about the plant and what you are feeding the plant.

Okay, first off, what kind of light source are you using? I see you'er using GH products, which kind? Where do you have the grow in? meaning where is it located. You need a Ph tester and if you are using hydro you need a TDS tester. If you are serious about this you need to track everything about the plant and what you are feeding the plant.

I bought a pc grow box from Home - !. It came with two sets of bulbs (4 each), one set 2700k the other 6500k, fluorescent bulbs. The plants are in a DWC setup, gallon sized container. The GH products I have are as follows: FloraMicro, FloraGro, and FloraBloom. The whole grow is contained in the 9"W x 18" L x 27" H box. Im yet to buy the pH tester and TDS tester.

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Okay so far you are off to a good start. GH has a great web site where you can find the amounts of nutes to give, depending on the size of your RES. I will also recomend FF Big Bloom. Alsome stuff. Just used it last week and my plants loved it. Ph teatser and TDS meters are important. But if you follow the GH web site you'll do find. I find they run a little higher than I would like them to but the plants react well to the nutes.

Also, get Rootjuice from BioBizz. Good stuff to help the roots grow strong. Do not get the fert from Biobizz. It has small particles in it that clog the spray heads on my hydro. That's why I switched to FF Big Bloom.

Okay so far you are off to a good start. GH has a great web site where you can find the amounts of nutes to give, depending on the size of your RES. I will also recomend FF Big Bloom. Alsome stuff. Just used it last week and my plants loved it. Ph teatser and TDS meters are important. But if you follow the GH web site you'll do find. I find they run a little higher than I would like them to but the plants react well to the nutes.

Also, get Rootjuice from BioBizz. Good stuff to help the roots grow strong. Do not get the fert from Biobizz. It has small particles in it that clog the spray heads on my hydro. That's why I switched to FF Big Bloom.

Sweet!!! I did not know about the grow chart on their website! Definitely helpful information, like i said i am a noob! haha
Im going to try to go as far as i can without pH testing we'll see what happens, heck i dont even know if its a female yet. thanks again for telling me about that chart!
just peeped in the box, "it" grew some more, ill update you guys tomorrow, laterr, stay ^

When a seedling first begins to grow, the first "leaves" to form are called cotyledons. They are primarily for storage of energy/food stored from the seed, which the new plant uses as it begins to grow roots, stems and leaves. The secondary function is limited photosynthesis until larger, more permanent leaves are formed. As the plant continues to consume this stored energy, the cotyledon will begin to yellow, wither and then die (fall off)...
To get to my point, you should NOT add any nutes to your watering solution until at least the third to fourth node. I'm sure you have heard that there are two main mistakes people make when growing cannabis. One is over-watering, and the other is over-fertilization. Remember people, it's a weed. Sometimes less is more!

thanks for that info man, this is just an experiment for now, im trying to see what works and what doesnt and kinda learn from experience, workin with the advice you guys provide.
so far everything looks okay, i mean its only been 9 days or so anyway...

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Okay so heres a pic update and idk if its just me or do these leaves seem to be drooping??
are they supposed to look like this?

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Okay so heres a pic update and idk if its just me or do these leaves seem to be drooping??
are they supposed to look like this?

OK, no fair giving them steroids man, you're cheating...

Ya, they do look a little droopy, are you sure they are getting plenty of air?? As they get older they will use more O2... IMO within a DWC you cannot over supply air to the roots, so the more the better they can absorb and grow..

OK, no fair giving them steroids man, you're cheating...

Ya, they do look a little droopy, are you sure they are getting plenty of air?? As they get older they will use more O2... IMO within a DWC you cannot over supply air to the roots, so the more the better they can absorb and grow..

haha no roids, all natural

im pretty sure they are gettin enough air, the airstone i have in the res is makin mad bubbles and i have 3 fans, two blowing air in and one bigger one blowin air out so idk if 02 is an issue...it might be...i added a little more nutrients today so ill check up on them in the next couple of days and let you guys know whats goin on in there

Pic Update, lookin good!

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very nice build !! im astonished of how short and fat they are! hope its a female and you produce many great THc filled buds so you can pay me back finally for borrowing you money : )

So far you are looking good. Stay on track and you'll do fine. Also pick up some books on growing. They all have tips and tricks that help you grow better.

So far you are looking good. Stay on track and you'll do fine. Also pick up some books on growing. They all have tips and tricks that help you grow better.

Will do, still crossing my fingers hoping its a girl!
Do you recommend any specific book?