The Beginning Has Begun

[dustypropcrop]

Can't believe what's happened here! Looks like 2 sprouts from 1 seed!! What's the chances?

 

[dustypropcrop]

Seems like I've managed to grow twins! Wonder what the chances are? I've been told to split them up as they will compete for pot space or something. I'm not sure if they will be joined?might have to operate on my little twin sproutlets!lol. I will be sure to get pics

 

[dustypropcrop]

Its defo twins that I've got,still can't believe it man! Here they are one day 4.

 

[Flyinhigh]

The lights should be high enough that when you put your hand level with your canopy you don't feel heat, just warmth if that makes any sense lol

 

[Obi Wan]

The twin seedling is interesting. You could set it aside for an experiment to see how it grows. Maybe LST the two tops for light penetration. If left alone one will become dominant and the smaller growth will compete with and consume valuable resources from the main. You could also give it some additional time to get established and gain strength and then simply cut away the weaker growth.

It's kinda neat either way. Like a four leaf clover

/Obi

 

[dustypropcrop]

Am guessing the canopy is the the top of my plants? Its lights off for my little babies at the moment,back on about 1800 hrs.I will have a peek then and see how they are getting one,haven't seen them all day. I've been having a look at some of the pages on you guys journals and I'm very very impressed! I feel a lot better knowing that you guys so know your stuff! Hopefully after a few grows myself I will be better equiped with more knowledge.knowledge is power.lol

 

[dustypropcrop]

Sorry but I haven't a clue what LST is obi?

 

[Obi Wan]

Am guessing the canopy is the the top of my plants? ...<snip>

Correct. As your plants grow taller it may be necessary to raise the light to maintain consistent coverage and prevent leaves from reaching too close to the heat.

Sorry but I haven't a clue what LST is obi?

LST is an acronym for Low Stress Training. It is used to describe methods of gently manipulating the plants growth by manually shaping the plant in such a way as to allow light to access otherwise poorly lit areas of the plant while causing little or no shock to the growth rate. Wire, string and other common things are often used to gently bend the plant in a favorable direction at which point it is permanently secured in it's new position.

Other methods like topping, lolipopping and defoliating (cutting away plant matter) can cause stress to the plant slowing or stopping new growth while it recovers from its injuries. This not usually a problem if you have the extra time to allow for recovery. In a time sensitive grow recovery time(s) may need to be accounted for.

Lot's of info to research on LST But, it is not required.

/Obi

 

[Flyinhigh]

LST is the best training method for a newbie to start with. It's as simple as tying a branch down lol. That's all there is to it. Now the tactics get tricky sometimes, but the main goal overall is to get light to parts of the plant that are shaded by branches, leaves, etc.

 

[dustypropcrop]

Superb breakdown of LST obi! And fly high guy! I'm not gona pester you's both too much and promise to keep the updates to a minimum. I don't want to loose your guys support.lol.

 

[Obi Wan]

No worries at all, dusty. I can tell you are going to do well. You ask very good questions and besides, that's what we're all here for... to share and learn

Don't hesitate to question and learn new things. That's a good thing!

All the best,
/Obi

 

[Flyinhigh]

I'm with obi on this one. Im not headed anywhere dusty lol. We all had to learn at one point in time, so any question is a good one.

And btw dusty, I'm setting up a 12 plant ebb and flow. I start building my room this weekend, I'll let you know when it's up and running. It's always nice to see other peoples set up.

 

[dustypropcrop]

Hey obi,just been looking at cfl bulbs.would it be possible to get one from a hardware shop in town and if I can find a decent one(or better,1 that fits my current light),can I change it straight away without causing any stress to my little babies? I'm gona check the company who supplied my starter package,I'm pretty sure I've got a pamphlet indoors with different and replacement bulbs.

 

[dustypropcrop]

Superb. I will defo be looking in on your new project.havent the foggiest idea what that is?lol.im guessing something to with flowing water as a medium?

 

[dustypropcrop]

I'm at my mrs pad the now and due to the high temps I'm running with the closet door shut,I've left it ajar. I'm hoping my nosey pitbull doesn't decide to have a munch and a sleep in the tent!lol. I'm sure he'll be fine and they'll be fine.if not,at around 22:30 you here a big howl wherever you are,you will know the dog has ate my stash!

 

[dustypropcrop]

Sweating for nothing,the dog never went near them.

 

[dustypropcrop]

Is 31 degrees too hot for my babies? I'm really struggling to keep temps low,might need to re-think and possibly move my tent but if truth be told,my bunglow is street level so maybe not a good idea!

 

[Flyinhigh]

I'm not to sure about celcious. Ideal range is 70-80 degrees F.

 

[dustypropcrop]

I'm sitting at 30 degrees celcius,its about 86 degrees farenhite.my mrs is picking me up another fan today,trying to circulate cooler air.
I've got my bio bizz trial pack one route! Bio grow,bio bloom and top max booster. Have you guys used this before?and because my soil has food and nutes to last a few weeks,I'm not sure if I will need to feed them?

 

[Flyinhigh]

How are the girls dusty? And I wouldn't go crazy on Nutes right now, especially if your soil is prefertilized. The soils with time release Nutes are generally a little "hot" as is for seedlings, you shouldn't have to add Nutes till the girls are around 3 weeks old.