XSVBuds Bagseed Grow #2

[XSVBuds]

So my first grow was in a closet, and the return was pretty lousy considering time invested, so I am hoping to turn around a batch within 3 months rather than 6 this time. Here's a picture of my new enclosure - you will notice also I have switched to CFL's (1600 lumens each) at least to start with. The Primary goal with this grow is spending as little money as possible while maintaining a healthy garden.






I am using expert gardener soil that is 10-5-9 I think, in 2 gallon pots. seeds are from a bag of outdoor dank, unknown strain. The stem to bud ratio was very nice and very few seeds - i pulled 9 seeds from 1/2 oz. so let's hope for the best. as always, weekly picture updates, and +rep for any advice given in the thread.

[Be IRIE]

Get some Y adaptors and add a few more lights. See if you can find a little wall mount fan and mount it to the backside to blow out the front.How many seeds did you plant? If it is 9 I would think about getting smaller containers and start them in those, and keep them in smaller until you can sex them. Then pick the strong fems and move them to the right size container. You don't have a lot of room to work with, so you better start figuring out what you want to do to them. Looks like a good area for a small SOG or SCROG... Good luck bud....

[XSVBuds]

Originally Posted by Be IRIE

Get some Y adaptors and add a few more lights. See if you can find a little wall mount fan and mount it to the backside to blow out the front.How many seeds did you plant? If it is 9 I would think about getting smaller containers and start them in those, and keep them in smaller until you can sex them. Then pick the strong fems and move them to the right size container. You don't have a lot of room to work with, so you better start figuring out what you want to do to them. Looks like a good area for a small SOG or SCROG... Good luck bud....

i am only starting the seeds this close together - and yea it's 9. i want to see how many seeds if any are viable, then will decide the container count etc like you said. i'll grab the y adapters in a few days, and prolly a little fan too. thanks mang!

[Be IRIE]

You can put a Y on, then put a y on each one of those ( three Y's 4 bulbs) for each cord.. Would give you 8 total lights and the spread is good. Nice poll, the results should be interesting. Should of had one $ amount higher too and made the results open..

[XSVBuds]

Originally Posted by Be IRIE

You can put a Y on, then put a y on each one of those ( three Y's 4 bulbs) for each cord.. Would give you 8 total lights and the spread is good. Nice poll, the results should be interesting. Should of had one $ amount higher too and made the results open..

the y adapter method seems like a great way to go, especially doing it the way you suggested, also, i agree with you now on the grow setup costs having higher dollar amounts. oh well lol.


HOLY CRAP I AM GETTING A 250WATT HPS TOMORROW FROM A FRIEND FOR FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[flyfishinrock]

sounds like the Y is the way to go!! lol
As far as the poll goes, way of $1000.

[XSVBuds]

so the hps is a little while out still...gonna grab the Y adapters in a few days, still awaiting the we lass's to break ground. on a side note it is c-c-cold here, having seen single digit temps and 8" of snow the past few days.

[NGoS]

lookin good, you got some candles in that soil?

[XSVBuds]

Originally Posted by NGoS

lookin good, you got some candles in that soil?

markers for the seed placement
free is always better

[XSVBuds]

5 survived groundbreaking so far.

[NGoS]

Congrats on the soon to be fat, smelly, ladies!

[pan4gold49]

XSVBuds as far as the poll goes under a grand so far.

I'm so glad I'm a DIY person it has saved me so much.
How cool a free light.

Good luck on your grow.

Pan4

[XSVBuds]

So I got two Y adapters from wal-mart - $1.88 each



The ladies(fingers crossed) are really looking good this time, mostly I believe due to having the lights way closer to them then during my last grow (really stretched out to the point I used paper clips to hold them up!). I am watering using bottled water a little at a time, due to the containers they are in (I expect to have to transplant within the week) not having drainage, but will be switching to tap water once I transplant to plastic containers with overspill plates underneath...I will be picking up 4 more Y adapters, more bulbs, pots, etc. this friday so hopefully the girls won't want for anything until then. As always, fire away with any suggestions you may have for me.

Day 6 since I put them in the dirt in the first place:



and a close up:



Just wanted to tell you kind people what an honor it is to grow along side you, instead of buying it from others anymore.

[XSVBuds]

in the last 5.25 hours the ladies have grown another inch...all I have to say about that is

[McBudz]

Get them out of the teacups as soon as possible unless you drilled holes in the bottom of them. the roots will rot out if they sit in stale moisture too long. keg cups work great for this. Good start. More lights the better.

yeah I don't even want to know what I've spent on my grow room. Well over $1000 maybe well over 2. Would have spent less if I just went and did it right the very first time.