First Grow: Northern Light A/F & Durban Poison F

[Rita024]

What they use on billboards is mylar, isn’t it? Back side black front side white. I am turning all the walls with it. So whole room is going to be mine

 

[Rita024]

Sorry it is not mylar, it’s black and white polymer or orca grow film. I collected it from a giant billboard.

Let me show it.

 

[Rita024]

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I need a driller to finish my setup I will add things during time but this Friday I will hang the light.

 

[Rita024]

At the tips of leaves there are yellowish parts which maybe because of light?

I need suggestions please

 

[Tony Urban]

It’s possible that the light may be a bit close at this stage. The small round leaves, cotyledons, normally yellow and die off once regular leaves are established.

Hard to say without photos.

 

[Rita024]

Here it is man....

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• Rita024
• Jun 5, 2018

Durban Poison one week old, yellowish parts at the tip of leaves.

 

[Tony Urban]

Yeah that looks ok at this point. Are you adding nutrients? I would leave it alone for now. Keeping an eye on it. Seems normal to me

 

[Rita024]

No, nothing. Raw soil. Spraying water once a day.

I live alone and working in a shift schedule. So it is too hard for me to count hours. I am trying to give 4~6 hours of dark between 20-24 hours... do you think I need to install timer ASAP or can she handle with my shitty schedules?

 

[Rita024]

Ok here is a question everyone:
Yesterday I did 24 on and 5 hours off. It is about to be 16 hours on today. 6 hours later I will go to work.

What I want to ask is that, shall I just leave the light on or should I give a couple of hours of rest whenever I can?

 

[Tony Urban]

Rest is good for plant health. I would let them rest for 4-6 hours a day. This also saves electricity and money.

 

[Rita024]

Then, I believe, timer is my only solution. But today is going to be 15-16 on and 4 off. Hope she will survive me

 

[Rita024]

Now I am sure it is light burn. Should I take it a bit further away from her?

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• Rita024
• Jun 6, 2018
• durban

Light burn.

 

[Rita024]

Don’t you think leaves looking so matured? It doesn’t look young... is it normal?

 

[Katins]

Don't let the leaves get wet like that, and there will be no burn. Also wipe off all the dew if there is any after dark period.

 

[Rita024]

Mmm... I will do that.

 

[Katins]

Mmm... I will do that.

Tha water acumulates heat, hence the burnt spots on edges. I learned it the hard way as well

 

[Rita024]

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• Rita024
• Jun 7, 2018

Leaves’ tips are like dry burnt... new comers looks like nice. Maybe I should let some light run...

Today it’s healthy indeed but I guess light is too strong for this stage?

It even burnt my hands. I mean sun burn. Should I protect my skin? And my eyes? Or should i simply just switch some normal light when I enter? Check the photo. Check the question.

 

[Katins]

How often are you watering? If it is soil, forget watering for a week or so now or you shall love them to death
Regarding lights, test them with the inside part of your forearm at plants level. If it is too hot for you, it sure is too hot for the plant. Or put a thermometer besides the plant and see. You can get away with 90 F but not much more.
And for weed sake, don't kill them! for these are the exact seeds I also have and plan on growing in the near future..

 

[Rita024]

I was spraying daily. Didn’t make soil wet but just a bit moist. Today I won’t do that too. And today I am finishing room’s setup.

 

[Rita024]

Today I put two small lights. Didn’t open big light. Today will be a day of shadows for her. Cloudy sky hides sun?