My plant has been in the veg cycle for about 2 weeks now and seems to be bushing out alot more than its growing vertically. I have my CFL's in a home made reflector with 2 Y joints and spaced alittle to cover around the plant. The node spacing also seems really small. Also some of the big fan leaves seem to be tilting/curling but not sure if its just tilting towards the light. Im not sure because this is my first grow. Any input on my plants health/condition would be appreciated. Thanks
Haha cool thats really good to know. Not sure on the strain I got the seed out of some dank that I had, so atleast I know its decent. Looks indica dominate to me but im not sure.
Yeah, i was planning on vegging it for a decent amount of time. Do you recommend topping this plant or should i just let it be?
no dont top it that will just stress your plant and if its indica it will be short and bushy alreadyy with out having to top it if anything you should do LST
Started a grow journal if anyone is interested in this plant. http://forum.grasscity.com/indoor-grow-journals/444729-first-grow-bushy-indica-plant-cfls.html
cfls will grow the plant nice and compact with the nodes close together as long as you keep them as close to the plant as possible becarfull they will burn em if not constantly cooled by a fan looks like she's doing great
Im using Fox Farm Grow Big for vegging. At my most recent water change 2 days ago I stepped up to recomended strength (3.5teaspoons for 3.5 gallons), up from 50% strength. I just checked my Ph by letting a little water drain out the bottom into a cup and it checked out fine.
Nevermind the Ph is low, my scale only reads to 6.8 and its alot yellower. What do you recommend for Ph up besides the actual stuff?
your plant is also showing nitrogen toxicity (dark green drooping leaves..."the Claw") and I believe is the root cause of your issues post your PPM's and your PH....I think you will find the PPM's are too high, possibly beginning lockout
My Ph is low, probally 5.8-6, I cant tell exactlly though because its a water sample one and it only goes down to 6.8. And how do I check the PPM. Thanks
good job.....prerequisite to good hydro control get some PH Down that contains phosphoric acid while your there to keep your PH in the 5.5-5.8 optimum zone
Can the meters be found at local stores like pets mart? or do I have to make a trip out to the hydroponics shop again?
yeah this cant be had at the pet shop lots of online sources as well as your local hydro shop truncheon style are the best and there is a cheap one thats sold on ebay thats works well