Poor Man's CFL Closet Grow - First Plant

[cowboy]

Re: Poor Mans CFL Closet Grow - First Plant

very nice up and coming plant. don't worry about the poor man's set up zb. sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do and it looks like it's working for you so keep it up. now that you have your feet wet, have you ever thought of using the back two feet of your closet as a vegging and blooming room? i bet you could do a nice job.

 

[ZeppelinBaked]

Re: Poor Mans CFL Closet Grow - First Plant

two!

Obliviconsent - the reason i am on here doing a journal is for that reason alone, all the positive feedback and helpful information is making me addicted to this site LOL

cowboy - thanks, i have definitely considered doing that on my next grow for sure as im moving within the next 2 months..so i will definitely be following up with that idea

sad update tho yesterday morning i opened the closet to find the one light i had rigged hanging upside down over top of the plant fell. It didn't hit any of the main buds except two of the lowest branches on the plant that are gonna be left a little longer to ripen up fully anyways so i was lucky i fixed the light so it wont fall anymore, and the plant seems to be doing fine...didn't even stop growing. the one bud that got squished is looking better today too, so i think shes gonna be fine pics coming soon

 

[langa78]

Re: Poor Mans CFL Closet Grow - First Plant

man i think everyone has had that happen some where along the lines now your a true grower lol, i had it on mine hadnt fallen bit just slipped a little burning a few leaves again same as yours didnt affect them there hardy but also delicate if you get what i mean

 

[ItsChrome]

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sad update tho yesterday morning i opened the closet to find the one light i had rigged hanging upside down over top of the plant fell. It didn't hit any of the main buds except two of the lowest branches on the plant that are gonna be left a little longer to ripen up fully anyways so i was lucky i fixed the light so it wont fall anymore, and the plant seems to be doing fine...didn't even stop growing. the one bud that got squished is looking better today too, so i think shes gonna be fine pics coming soon

OH noes!! *grabs phone dials* Hello police. Yes I'd like to report domestic abuse!



I Kid. Dont worry too much like langa said it has happened at some point to EVERY ONE. My last grow for example, I dropped my lights on my gal not once, not twice but THREE times.. I felt awful every time. though you know whats nice about MJ? she is very forgiving. Also very hardy and always bounces back. So don't beat you self up too much over this. JUst say some kind words to her and let her know you still love her and she will forgive you.

By the way have you considered posting some more photos??

 

[ZeppelinBaked]

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thanks langa and Chrome, LOL i'm going to have a little chat with her tonight before she's tucked in.

Ok so first off, i just went and inspected madison, and it looks like i'm either overwatering or overfeeding or something,, her leaves are staring to cup down and curl. the tips are a bit burnt too.. you can see it a bit in the top half pic. anyone have any guesses?

some new pics of her today - 07/31/10

after the branch got pinned i had to tie it up again so it would stay

top cola

middle buds

without flash body shot

with flash

lower half

top half

nice top cola

thats all the bud porn for now...anyone have any idea what i'm doign wrong to cause those leaves? i'll take a pic of the leaves in a bit

 

[langa78]

Re: Poor Mans CFL Closet Grow - First Plant

if your leaves are curling down like a horn and you have a bit of burn then i would head towards bit to much nutes mine did it in veg i backed the nutes off and they come right pretty quick thats my 2 pennies worth, im sure others will maybe give you more info...looking good though bro

 

[ItsChrome]

Re: Poor Mans CFL Closet Grow - First Plant

Beautiful pics, once again man! you can really work that camera! Madison is looking very lovely as well.

I would agree with langa back off the nutes a touch. What is your feeding schedule? did you recently increase your nute strength? Just wondering so we can get to the bottom of this before its too late.

For soil based grows a good schedule is feed-water-water. so thats nutes once every three waterings. This gives the plant time to eat up the nutes as well as gives the soil time to rinse out built up nutes. Cause if your feeding every time you water your building the soil up into a toxic site with out rinsing with clean PH water in between feeding. just some food for thought.

 

[SanibelGreen]

Re: Poor Mans CFL Closet Grow - First Plant

Looking great, now just waiting until she is finished is the hardest part

SG

 

[ZeppelinBaked]

Re: Poor Mans CFL Closet Grow - First Plant

Thanks everyone! Chrome, since i started flowering i've been doing water - feed - water...at first i started off using 5 ml to 1 L of water every time i fed, then i upped it to 7ml to 1 and 1/2 L. Recently i just started doing 10ml to 2L (i think ive done 2 or 3 feedings of this) everytime i fed but i think im gonna switch to the routine you suggested..since i've done 10 ml ive started to see a tiny bit of a nute burn but now it's getting worse so the next 3 times i water - no nutes hopefully things are going to get better!

 

[Search]

Re: Poor Mans CFL Closet Grow - First Plant

You got some good advise with the nutes... those are looking nice and frosty my friend

 

[Green007]

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I concur, back off the nutes a little, you'll be fine.

 

[Mr Blonde]

Re: Poor Mans CFL Closet Grow - First Plant

Sanibel hit it on the head...it's the waiting!! I love it. Love what you improved! Lots of people start that way. Patience is all that's required! Looking good and lots of resin there!!

 

[Lebowskii]

Re: Poor Mans CFL Closet Grow - First Plant

Looking great dude! Dont think the plant even noticed you dropped a light fixture on it

Also... If my "lights" fall on my plants... WE ALL might have some issues...... considering Im outdoor....

 

[grandaddie77]

Re: Poor Mans CFL Closet Grow - First Plant

Hey Zeppelin, came across your thread and this looks like a nice budget grow, hope everything ripens to perfection.

 

[cowboy]

Re: Poor Mans CFL Closet Grow - First Plant

hey zb, your plant is looking nice. if your still stressing about the yellow tips, no worries man just flush you plant a day or two she will be ok. as much as i love them, remember she's just a weed and she'll come round. mj grows everywhere and anywhere it's very resiliant , treat er right and she'll do you good.

 

[cowboy]

Re: Poor Mans CFL Closet Grow - First Plant

oh by the way zb, i've never dropped a light on my plants but i've had my plants grow into my lights. let me tell you i was more worried about my lights . i just tied them away and they they rebounded quickly. looking forward to your next pics.

 

[Lemon Paradise]

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I've come close to dropping my lights a few times,, and I have snapped branches,, or really bent them by moving them around too quick, and burnt a few leaves by letting them grow into the lights,,,

they take the abuse, and come back for more..lol

 

[GROWITSTICKY]

Re: Poor Mans CFL Closet Grow - First Plant

yeah less nutes is always ok. you can always add more. next watering.
i never use the full dose on mine and i dont have any issues. usualy

 

[ZeppelinBaked]

Re: Poor Mans CFL Closet Grow - First Plant

everyone for all your advice and tips! I've watered once since the last update, and it seems to be getting a bit better. tips are still burnt tho ... im over it, and i'm sure madison is too

new pics of her today after lights on {35 days flowering}

top cola

undershot

thats all for now and thanks for your input everyone!

 

[ItsChrome]

Re: Poor Mans CFL Closet Grow - First Plant

OH yeah, She looks healthier indeed. Very healthy!