Sup GC, I planted a seed the other day in some miracle gro, to be honest I did minimal research prior to planting. In the germination stage it took 2 days for it to get the tap root. I saw some miracle gro my mom uses and so I took a Yankee Candle obviously with no wax in it and filled up some miracle gro and then planted my seed. I gave it water the first day then I put it on a well lit window sill and let it sit. 2 days after a green stem appears with 4 leaves. So I watered it a little more and now I have a 2700k fluorescent light bulb about 2-3 inches away from it. Now here's the problem, the leaves are starting to get droopy. Also, I can see little pests in there. Very very very tiny and they're white. Yet the plant significantly grew about an 1"-2" since last night. So I'm not sure whether or not to keep the grow going or just call it off. Opinions?
Is there drainage? MG has time release fertilizers is and is a chemical based soil. Something marijuana does not like. Organic soil can be purchased at Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Lowes, etc. for cheap. Foxfarm Ocean forest would be preferred. Look into getting 100 actual watts of 6500K bulbs.
[quote name='"Ilovecannibas"'] No there isn't[/quote] That is your problem. There needs to be very good drainage.
How would a 2 liter soda bottle be? If I cut the bottle about half way so the hole is bigger, then I poke holes in the bottom of that. How do I transfer the plant?
[quote name='"Ilovecannibas"'] So I would have to switch where its planted?[/quote] Yup transplant into a solo cup and add holes as Master bator explained. This way the water can drain and you don't kill your plant. Water when the top 1/4" is dry. You should only have to water once every 1-2 days. Good luck!
[quote name='"Ilovecannibas"'] How would a 2 liter soda bottle be? If I cut the bottle about half way so the hole is bigger, then I poke holes in the bottom of that. How do I transfer the plant?[/quote] I would stick with a regular party cup. Transplant into 2-3 gal containter at 2-3 weeks. To transplant, take a pen or something and loosen the dirt at the edge of the jar. Then, carefully turn it upside down so that the stem is between your thumb and pointer finger and and the dirt cupped in your hand so when the dirt is removed you can't accidently bury the plant or break the stem. Avoid snapping and tearing any roots. At this time, transplant into a party cup with some organic soil.