First Grow Big Bud

[ms_1]

2 1/2 weeks from germination. What do ya think?

 

[55DAYZNCOUNTIN]

Looking real good! How deep are those pots? Nice work,,,,55

 

[HydrO PasSiOn]

looking nice and healthy. how tall is it? how many do you have? what kind of light and soil do you use? thanks and keep the pics coming!

 

[ms_1]

They are about 6" tall. (the pics are 2 different plants) The pots are 10" deep. I'm using a mixture of top soil, potting mix, sand (sterilized),peat, and manure. I water every other day with light (1/2 strength) ferts every 4th day. Currently under Fluoro.

 

[Insane]

Good lookin plant you got on the go there, keep up the good work.

 

[ms_1]

Thanks all for the comments.
I figured that since this will be a grow journal, I'd let you know how I started.
I decided to only attempt to grow 2 seeds this time since it's my first. (not counting a terrible attempt to grow bag seeds once)
I germinated the seeds with the paper towel/plastic bag method on top of my cable box. Both seeds had 1/2 inch roots in a little over a full day. They went right into the current growing pots. I mixed top soil with fine chunks of peat, a bit of Miracle Grow potting mix, steer manure (weed and seed free), and plain old playground sand that I microwaved to kill anything in it. All this was mixed in a 10 gallon tub. I didn't use specific amounts, I just kept adding different ingredients until the soil was the right texture. The soil mix was added to the pots and set on the heat regiser to warm up a bit before I added the germinated seeds to prevent shock from going into cold soil.
I watered with regular water for 3 days when the leaves started to show. My water sits at room temp for a day to let it warm and to get rid of the small amount of chlorine in it. I have added Schulz 10-15-10 at 1/2 strength every fourth day. I will increase the nitrogen once I think the nutes in the manure have started to decline.

Grow area is flat white on 3 sides with a foil curtain on the side for access. The walls and lights can move to create more room when needed. Right now I'm only using 4 flouro tubes about 3" from the top of the plants. once I have to increase the size of the area for the size of the plants, I'll add more side fill lights (CFL). The area is in a basement and is about 75 degrees at the plants. Ventilation into the area is good and there is a gas furnace and gas water heater close by for good CO2. Am I missing anything?

 

[ms_1]

oh yeah, I forgot to add that the plants already have good aroma!