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[Lady Cannafan]

Re: Newest of Noobs..from set up to growing and harvesting

Almost forgot to post this...
THE BABIES ARE HERE! (and a pretty cool looking T-Shirt with them. LOL)

I'm going to try to get a close up pic on them tomorrow morning to see the difference in the seeds. Probably won't germinate till Friday because I've got to work overtime this week and I don't want to miss anything on the germ. process.

 

[stealthgrow]

Re: Newest of Noobs..from set up to growing and harvesting

Almost forgot to post this...
THE BABIES ARE HERE! (and a pretty cool looking T-Shirt with them. LOL)

I'm going to try to get a close up pic on them tomorrow morning to see the difference in the seeds. Probably won't germinate till Friday because I've got to work overtime this week and I don't want to miss anything on the germ. process.

Sorry if you have to repeat yourself if you already posted , but I don't want to re-read the whole thread
Where did you get the seeds from?

 

[Lady Cannafan]

Re: Newest of Noobs..from set up to growing and harvesting

HI Stealthgrow,
I ordered from Attitude Seed Bank. They did everything exactly as I ordered and I got them in 7 days from across the pond. I'm very happy with ordering from them. Their communication is excellent too, responses to questions were very quick and friendly.

 

[KingJohnC]

Re: Newest of Noobs..from set up to growing and harvesting

The Attitude Seed Bank refuses to discuss germination and if you bring it up will threaten to ban your account and send you a email to that effect if you bring up the fact that not all of the seeds they sell will germinate, there is no such thing as free seeds.

 

[Lady Cannafan]

Re: Newest of Noobs..from set up to growing and harvesting

Yep, that's the rule I've read for most all of the seed companies. My questions were regarding shipping.

 

[DirtyDanny]

Re: Newest of Noobs..from set up to growing and harvesting


Got them beans in tha dirt yet?
Hope all goes nice and green for ya!

 

[Hijinks]

Re: Newest of Noobs..from set up to growing and harvesting

Wooohooo! Congrats on getting your seeds.

What strains did you end up deciding on? (I don't remember if you already mentioned?)

 

[Lady Cannafan]

Re: Newest of Noobs..from set up to growing and harvesting

Hope to be getting them in the dirt in a couple days, DirtyDanny Can't wait!

Hijinks:
Main Course is Nirvana White Widow and Nirvana Master Kush.
As a side dish I have feminized from Dinafem Company, Royal Haze and Fruit Automatic.

I may have an appetizer coming this weekend in the form of Clone.

 

[Lady Cannafan]

Re: Newest of Noobs..from set up to growing and harvesting

I bought some potting soil today. I was looking for something without bat guano in it. It's called Potters Gold, I haven't seen any feedback on this brand here so far. Apparently it is specific to my state, made locally.
Here's a link to the brand and their mix
Why Potter's Gold

If you can think of anything I need to add into that or increase to start my plants with please let me know.
Thanks!

 

[DirtyDanny]

Re: Newest of Noobs..from set up to growing and harvesting

I bought some potting soil today. I was looking for something without bat guano in it. It's called Potters Gold, I haven't seen any feedback on this brand here so far. Apparently it is specific to my state, made locally.
Here's a link to the brand and their mix
Why Potter's Gold? - Potter's Gold Premium Potting Soil

If you can think of anything I need to add into that or increase to start my plants with please let me know.
Thanks!

If its not already added........perlite is your best friend!
About 1/3 of your soil should consist of perlite........and make sure its 100% organic perlite as some manufacturers add alot of bullshit to their product.
This will give your soil good drainage qualities, give your roots lots of O2, and make it next to impossible to over water.
Downside is you will have to water a bit more often.

 

[TanR]

Re: Newest of Noobs..from set up to growing and harvesting

Hi again Cannafan,

That soil looks like a really decent medium! I think given that the soil was tested at a PH of 6.0 I would probably be tempted to add some lime. Specifically Calcium Carbonate (CaCo3) as opposed to regular garden lime. I got mine at Lowes for around $6.00 for 5 or 6 pounds, is labeled "Fast Acting Lime" and contains about 95% CaCo3 if memory serves. I think a table spoon or so per gallon of soil would do the trick so it shouldn't take much.

Regular garden lime would work but will take 3 forevers to break down and buffer your soil and get you into the 6.5 to 6.8 PH sweet spot. The fast acting stuff will get your soil there very quickly!

Edit - Didn't see DirtyDanny's post in time, but he makes a good point as possibly adding perlite. I see that does come with perlite, but I can't really tell a ratio. A little more on hand to potentially add wouldn't be a bad precaution to take.

 

[Lady Cannafan]

Re: Newest of Noobs..from set up to growing and harvesting

Thanks guys! I do have perlite, and it's the good stuff. I thought I might have to add some of that, but wanted second opinions. I will also check lowes for the lime. You dudes are grrrrreat!

 

[TanR]

Re: Newest of Noobs..from set up to growing and harvesting

Always happy to help. The lime I got was Pennington brand and was over in the aisle with the grass seed. Might be late in the season to get any now, but definately worth a shot!

 

[KingJohnC]

Re: Newest of Noobs..from set up to growing and harvesting

I bought some potting soil today. I was looking for something without bat guano in it. It's called Potters Gold, I haven't seen any feedback on this brand here so far. Apparently it is specific to my state, made locally.
Here's a link to the brand and their mix
Why Potter's Gold? - Potter's Gold Premium Potting Soil

If you can think of anything I need to add into that or increase to start my plants with please let me know.
Thanks!

sounds like a good soiless potting mixture and very complete with Mycorrhizae.

 

[RainStacks]

Re: Newest of Noobs..from set up to growing and harvesting

You may want to add a 6,5,3 rock amendment. Doc Bud has the recipe on his "in the lab" thread. I would fill the pots with soil and water before adding my plants to make sure it isn't too sludgy, and also to make sure it drains ok. When I use small pots I sometimes bottom water just to be sure all the soil is getting wet. The water can sometimes drain just around the edges of the pot and all the soil looks wet on the surface, but is dry underneath. I am looking forward to seeing those seeds, and see em pop too!

 

[Lady Cannafan]

Re: Newest of Noobs..from set up to growing and harvesting

Appreciate the info Rainstacks!

 

[Lady Cannafan]

Re: Newest of Noobs..from set up to growing and harvesting

It's been a helluva day! TGIF
I'm going to start germination tonight, going to use the paper towel method. Now, to use or not use the heating pad I bought? Useful, or can just room temperature be sufficient?
Have a grrrreat weekend everyone.

 

[Lady Cannafan]

Re: Newest of Noobs..from set up to growing and harvesting

Well, I couldn't wait. The first pic is of the seeds where I was trying to see if there was a difference in them to see if there really was a way to tell the female from the male seed. I could not get a close enough shot of these to get any type of "volcano" in them or otherwise. Whoever took the pictures to show the differences must have been using a microscope. I can't remember who I was talking with about that, it was on another thread.
Anyway, here's the seeds:

On to germination. I laid a folded paper towel in the bottom and wet it completely with Ph proper water and then put my seeds and identifier markers on it.

Another layer of paper towel and soaked it again with the water. Closed it up and set it on top of my freezer in the dark.
Let's cross our fingers now!

I am fully aware that some of these seeds may not pop. If they ALL do, I'm going to have more plants than I had planned for on the very first grow....but then some will turn out male I'm sure.

 

[Lady Cannafan]

Re: Newest of Noobs..from set up to growing and harvesting

Oops, forgot to say...I opted out of the heating pad because the top of the freezer is quite warm.
BTW, What's the longest you would wait for a seed to pop? I know 48 hours isn't uncommon, but when would you just give up on it?
Happy Frrrridayyy everyone!

 

[Hijinks]

Re: Newest of Noobs..from set up to growing and harvesting

I had a seed go for 2 weeks without popping and that is when I finally gave up on it. I haven't heard of seeds taking much longer than 10-14 days to pop.

I squeezed it and it popped just like a zit and little yellow goo came out of where it exploded. Pretty sure that isn't healthy ...

Every seed that I have successfully sprouted so far has popped in under 2 days.