New grower

[420Blackout]

Well this is the first time I've really tried growing. I currently have a diesel matic autoflower that my friend gave me. Its under a 600w led not sure if the grow rate is right, it's been a week and it's about a inch out of the ground.

 

[TanR]

Hi 420Blackout.

Welcome to 420 Magazine and the community that gathers here.

Am I understanding that the 1 week is since a seed was planted or transplanted? If so, the height is not too far off the mark.

How far from the plant is your light? Is the 600 watts the actual draw of the light or the diode strength x number of diodes? (i.e. 120x5 watt diodes)

 

[Dave Groomer]

Welcome. If you give us a little more info and some pics we can help even more!!! Here is a link on how to upload photos. Photo Gallery Guide - How to Resize, Upload & Post Photos

If you are using an LED, make sure you supplement with Cal/Mag. I use 1t per gallon at each watering. If you have questions, feel free to ask and we will do the bast we can to answer. Read, grow and have fun!!!!

 

[420Blackout]

this is how it started then I realized I needed to switch it over to a larger pot

this is its growth today. Now for the record I wasn't really setup to start growing it just happened one of the seeds I was given got crushed so I panicked and planted this one into the mason jar. Then rsearched a little and bought the led. I'm not really expecting a huge crop just kinda experimenting.

 

[Dave Groomer]

It is a good start!!! The problem with the mason jar is there are no holes for water to drain. You need to be very careful not to over water till you can get the baby transplanted into a real pot. I would try to wait a few days at least since I am not sure the little one would survive transplanting at this tender an age.

 

[420Blackout]

well I had transplanted on Saturday into this pot and it seems to like it. Here's a picture of the led above the new pot

 

[TanR]

420Blackout,

Can't tell from the photo; How far from the plant is your light? Is the 600 watts the actual draw of the light or the diode strength x number of diodes? (i.e. 120x5 watt diodes).

I'm asking because I'm thinking your light could be a little closer, but again, just can't tell from the photo's.

 

[420Blackout]

The light is about 2 feet off the soil I think the actual draw is around 240w from the wall

 

[TanR]

Hi again 420,

If that draw is correct you might wish to consider lowering your light. Perhaps drop it 4- 6 inches or so at a time and see how the plants react. Not knowing more about your light I'm hesitant to speculate too wildly but I'm guessing 12-15 inches is probably optimal height? Little higher for your young ones though, as they're still a little tender.

Be well and happy growing!

 

[420Blackout]

Thank you for the information I dropped my lights to around 18" and she seems to like it the new growth is alot greener then before

 

[Rifleman]

Welcome 420Blackout. You might consider making a grow journal since you're new to growing. It will be the quickest way to get help when you need it. I'll drop the link below. Good luck.

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