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Discussion in 'First Time Marijuana Growers' started by pinepig, Aug 18, 2021.

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  1. #1 pinepig, Aug 18, 2021
    Like to get some opinions on first time budget grow; think I could use some help>
    Northern Lights auto from GrwersChce
    Approx 5-6 weeks after sprout; plant height approx 7"
    Foxfarm Ocean Forest soil
    600w LED (just added another 30w 4000k today) 18/6 interval
    Diluted fish emulsion started 4 days ago. Gently watered
    70-75F. 50% H range. Intake fan. Neutral PH// all conditions stable
    What can I do better?? Is this where I should be?? Plants look small to me.
    THANKS!!!
     

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  2. #2 Papa Puff, Aug 18, 2021
  3. #3 BrassNwood, Aug 18, 2021
    Looks to be well into flower so yes that is all you get. Autos don't have any leeway. Any mistakes and you get a sub 12 inch plant and enough weed to roll 2 joints.
    Photoperiods are a lot more forgiving and predictable.

    BNW
     
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  4. #4 SugarPistils, Aug 18, 2021
    That plant is tiny for a 5-6 week old auto. If that light has full spectrum and you aren’t running full spectrum, do so. Soil needs to dry well between waterings.
     
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  5. #5 mtnbird, Aug 18, 2021
    How often do you water? Your pots look a little small, what size are they?
     
  6. #6 pinepig, Aug 18, 2021
    Light has red spectrum so I will turn that on.
    Water sparingly with a squirt bottle close to the rootball area; check soil with hygro for dryout
    Pot about two liter. just potted up. not rootbound.

    THX!! Keep em coming. Want to be a better pot farmer next go!
     
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  7. #7 Papa Puff, Aug 18, 2021
    When u water water don't water the roots. Think of a . Don't water the center. Make the roots reach for water. The roots will grow so will the plant. Spray bottle is for babies. Water good let dry for 4 days or so than repeat

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  8. #8 SugarPistils, Aug 18, 2021
    Water the plant when it's dry, either close to run off or having some runoff. Let it dry well before watering again. Don't squirt bottle water soil.
     
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  9. #9 Papa Puff, Aug 18, 2021
    Exactly

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  10. #10 Clearsky, Aug 19, 2021
    Also I start my autos in the planter that it's going to spend it's life in, and do the 18/6 like you. This auto here is two weeks old today under 350 watts. So I think you stressed your plant some where a long your grow. I will probably top mine sometime next week.
     

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  11. #11 pinepig, Aug 19, 2021
    Nice. TY for that graphic makes perfect sense now that I see it !!!!
     
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  12. #12 pinepig, Aug 19, 2021
    TY to u and PapaPuff. I'm off the squirt bottle!
     
  13. #13 pinepig, Aug 19, 2021
    Think ur right. Trying to find my blind spot and get a decent grow. Going to start a Critical Purple in about 3 weeks and may do a blog here. never met such a fickle weed.
     
  14. #14 pinepig, Aug 19, 2021
    Are you guys ok with my 600w lighting for two plants? Has VEG and BLOOM switches.
    Its wicked bright in their house. But is this enough? Only gonna b doing 2-3 at a time.
    Also, pls critique or recommend techniques for getting thru veg. Really struggling trying to make a perfect environ on a budget.
     
  15. #15 Papa Puff, Aug 19, 2021
    Ok I've wondered if that made sense when I say that

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  16. #16 pinepig, Aug 19, 2021
    Habitat photos
    Main Light/Elevation
    Fan; currently set as intake
     

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  17. #17 Papa Puff, Aug 19, 2021
    I'm drooling too. Just set them up! My son will pick up my second 4x4 liner tomorrow 20210818_085858.jpg

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  18. #18 Papa Puff, Aug 19, 2021
    My point if u can get real grow lights. I have 1 2k sf and 2 4k sf Spider Farmer

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  19. #19 pinepig, Aug 19, 2021
    Mad sense. Just deployed the technique for whatever good it'll do this far in.
    Thught this wulda been easier but gotta learn at the feet of the masters it seems.

    So Im grateful for all the knowledge drops from everyone.
     
  20. #20 Clearsky, Aug 19, 2021
    The little plant I showed you has a 350 watt light above it, but I only have it running at 20 percent about 12 inches above plant, so it's getting 450 ppfd right now.
     
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