Namaste all - new grower - Any inputs?

FrkAK

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Hai All. I'm totally new to this but as I've been preparing for my first grow I come to realize how much easier if I just asked for help/tips on a forum so Im gonna give it a try. And since I'm new, an introduction is in it's place. 23 year old from norway and you can call me Annie :cheesygrinsmiley: Been smoking and enjoy the fine highs of marijuana for some years now and finally got a chance to grow. Really excited about my first grow and being part of this fine community. As I said, I live in norway and we've come fare for a small conservative nation. But in comparison to many other countries we fall far behind on our decriminalizing of marijuana. I am a member of the green enviroment party and though I hate politics, I will try to beat them in their own game :)
I am 50/50 Stoner and Hippie, and Happy to be here! :D :love:
Hoping to learn from the best ;).


Now, I could use some criticism on my grow solution, since I've never done this and I wanne be thoro and sure before I start because this will take all my time from now.

So here's my hole grow solution.
I got an extra bedroom, around 2/2 1/2 meters one side, 1,5/2 meter the other side and 1,90 m tall. I'm using 200 w CFL for veg and 250 w HPS for flower (they didn't have 200 w hps) and I'll have 4 plants each with 11L square pot with holes. use Canna Terra professional plus, flora-3 series, guanokalong powder and gone try to find some hydroton or something similar. Also got Canna cure, rhizotonic and ghe florakleen (just incase stuff). I really want to try ScrOG for my first grow cause I have sativa strains (blackjack, raspberry cough) and my roof is not very high. But I'm more interested in quality than quantity. Do I take on too much for my first grow? Also I only have a window for ventilation but I got a good idea on how to fix it into a vent with just a wood board, black cloth and some sort of insekt stopping thingy. Propagator, spongepot and some perlite for the seeds. Termo/hygrometer, fan, heating fan (incase of cold) because it's almost winter here, timer, trimming scissors, spray bottle, water can with good spread, light reflectors for walls and floor, also plastic for floors. I'm not going for odor control since I live in a house long from others and greatly sealed off with lots off trees, big property and I don't have many visitors anyways. Is there something I forgot or should have?
And I need an idea for how to make "walls" around my plants so I get reflecting light from all sides. Tips, help and all inputs are greatly appreciated. So nervous and excited at the same time :D

Thanks in advance, peace n love guys :love::peace::love:
 
Re: Namaste all, new grower. Any inputs?

Hi Annie,

Let me start by welcoming you to :420:!!!!
 
Re: Namaste all, new grower. Any inputs?

Oops - didn't mean for that to be all I said!

I think your plans and materials sound well thought out and should produce decent results. Completely understand and identify with the excitement of beginning your first grow. It's an exciting time!

Curious about your mention of finding some hydroton? What are you planning on using it for since your growing in Canna Pro plus?

As for walls around your girls you might consider something fairly temporary in nature that can be moved as you need to work with your plants. Perhaps some large pieces of cardboard or insulation board that you can coat with a reflective material.

No criticisms to be found here. Just a great group of folks that are and will be wishing you nothing but success in all your efforts and helping out in any way we can along your journey!

Be well and happy growing!
 
Re: Namaste all, new grower. Any inputs?

Hello Annie and welcome to :420:
It sounds like you have a good amount of items to get started:high-five:
Here are some links that will really help you get on your way.

This link literally has information on every aspect of growing. A must read!!!!!
Everything you need to know about growing

Grow journals are key here at 420. They can make or break your grow if your looking for help from us. Here is a guide to making a journal.
How to make a grow journal

I would suggest utilyzing the corners of your grow room and paint the walls white or you can find some mylar to hang up. The Mylar method is pricier though. Also i would look into getting more lights. I have a grow tent that is 2 feet by 3 feet and it suggests a 400 watt light for that space. Your space is much bigger than mine ;) AS for doing scrog, that is totally up to you. I personally did not try and do anything crazy with my first grows, i just focused on learning about the plant and how to read her for what she wants. But again if you feel comfortable trying it go for it. Nice thing about this hobby is that if you kill a plant, just plant another :D i have killed many on my road to success.

Hope this info helps you out Annie. Good luck getting started.
:Namaste: Annie
 
Re: Namaste all, new grower. Any inputs?

Welcome, Annie. My advice to you is this: Be patient. Don't over-water. Don't over-feed. I do see one problem, though. I don't think 250 watts is going to be enough light for you. The general rule of thumb is 60 watts/per square foot, which is a little more than 540 watts/square meter.
 
Re: Namaste all, new grower. Any inputs?

Thanks all for the great greetings and advice people <3 and will definitely look into mylar! About the hydroton (mayby I got it wrong) I was laying it as a top over my soil for better air. (I'm reading Ryan Riley - GEM, where I found that advice) But as I said, I could have misunderstud and gone do some more research on it:) . Yep my space is pretty big for only 4 plants but I'm thinking of sealing the place where the plants are standing for max reflecting.
Yeah, not so scared about killing them and I am very prepared for that many off them will too :p
I've read that the most common mistakes are over-watering and over-fertilize so I'm gonna do my best to give the girls what they need and nothing more.
And I really like the idea of grow journals, will check em out and try make my own :)

Just got email that all my packages have now been sendt so next week I'll be preparing the hole room for a clean up. Can't even wait to clean the room :D hehe

Thanks again guys! Peace n love :love: :peace:
 
Re: Namaste all, new grower. Any inputs?

Don't go skimpy on the cleaning. Having a sterile environment to start in is very helpful. No bad little spores floating around ready to infect.

Have fun!!! ;)
 
Re: Namaste all, new grower. Any inputs?

And something else to keep in mind. Medal Halide Lights are not good for humans. They put off a lot of UV light. I am a ginger and have pale skin, so if I am in the garden for a long period time I actually put on some hemp sunscreen and wear sunglasses. I want to make sure you can healthily enjoy your harvest.
:Namaste:
 
Re: Namaste all, new grower. Any inputs?

Im gonna be a good girl and clean the shit out off that room, literally :laughtwo:
Ah, will do, Thanks :thanks:

Namaste ^-^ :love: :peace:
 
Re: Namaste all, new grower. Any inputs?

Why dont you go for it? :D
totally bet you could! :)

I'm so excited, gonne start my journal tonight. reciving the packages on thusday with all my equipment so need to start cleaning tomorrow, my seed will come around by the week!:) will post link here to my journal, come check it out some time ;) :welcome:

:peace: :love:
 
Re: Namaste all, new grower. Any inputs?

Aw thank you, goes really well with my fav quote - "The more I see, the less I know for sure" - John Lennon :dreamy:
yay, that makes me smile! :thanks: & :welcome: !


:love: :peace:
 
Re: Namaste all, new grower. Any inputs?

Hi Annie!:welcome:
Love that you're from Norway! My mother was norwegian and took me to visit relatives in norway when i was a child. You are very lucky to live in such a beautiful country.:circle-of-love:

:420: is a great place to get lots of good information and help.
And I must say you have a very good setup planned.
I'd love to follow your journal when you start it. :peace:
 
Re: Namaste all, new grower. Any inputs?

Hi flower child and thank you. You did? Cool, where in norway? Long time since you been here?
Yeah it is really beautiful, I like it very much too :laughtwo:
Thank you, very appriciated! :) pppst, totally couldn't wait to start the journal so I made it. I feel the more I do for this, the faster the days go, haha.
I'm gonne start posting pics next weekend when I've transformed the room and that's when it really starts :)

:love: :peace:
 
Re: Namaste all, new grower. Any inputs?

Hi flower child and thank you. You did? Cool, where in norway? Long time since you been here?
Yeah it is really beautiful, I like it very much too :laughtwo:
Thank you, very appriciated! :) pppst, totally couldn't wait to start the journal so I made it. I feel the more I do for this, the faster the days go, haha.
I'm gonne start posting pics next weekend when I've transformed the room and that's when it really starts :)

:love: :peace:
I was in norway back in the 60's lol. (I'm rather old but hey- doesnt stop me from enjoying growing and smoking weed.:cheesygrinsmiley:)
I have relatives all over norway. My mom was from Ytre Rendal but I have lots of relatives in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Hamar, Lillehammer- and so those are the places I've been to. She came from a large family so I have over a hundred first and second cousins in norway but the aunts and uncles I met have all passed. Going back to norway is on my bucket list- I'm hoping to go next summer.
:peace:
 
Re: Namaste all, new grower. Any inputs?

Oh cool, beautiful places! Fingers-crossed you get your trip, summer is the best time to be here:) Have lots of relatives in lillehammer and hamar as well. also got a lot of family in america, california and texas. I don't believe your to old too do anything :thumb: and I'm actually jealous, would love to see the 70's haha.

:peace: :love:
 
Re: Namaste all, new grower. Any inputs?

:Namaste: guys! I'm not gonna get to start my grow so soon after all. My friend and I just booked a flight to spain :D Will get right back on it when I get home. See you around :)

:peace: :love:
 
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