There can be many variables.
How young/large is the plant? -if its a seed or small seedling..it can be 1-2 weeks. Temp of GR? etc
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Hello to everyone, from a total noob. Other than a feeble attempt to grow a particularly sorry collection of bag seed while in college back in the 70s, this will be my first attempt at growing my own. Got the idea from visiting my brother who lives in one of those few civilized places that allows growing for personal use. I was super impressed with his harvest, and that from a guy who had never grown a plant in his life! And I figure if he can do it, why not me?
So I've been doing my research, and am completely sold on the high brix method! You guys are getting some really incredible results, and I want to get those kind of results, too! So fast forward a couple of weeks, I've now have my high brix kit from Doc, and will be getting my soil and EWC in shortly. I should have the soil cooking by this weekend, and that will give me a few weeks to continue learning from the forum while I wait on the soil.
And of course what's a first post without a first dumb question. And that is how to best mix the soil. I'm not really sure exactly how many gallons are in a 3.8 cu. ft. bale of ProMix, but a bought a couple 32 gallon trash cans, and figure I could split the bale and soil amendments from the kit between the two cans. But wouldn't mind some guidance on how to mix the soil and amendments. Since the cans are fairly tall I worry about how well the soil could be mixed. Maybe I should mix everything in a wheel barrow or tub before putting in the can?
Sorry for the dumb question, but I just want to make sure I do everything I can to get this first grow off to a good start! Thanks for any suggestions you might have. And a huge thanks to Doc Bud for all the time and research he has put into this system that looks to produce some of the best results I have ever seen!
Hello to everyone, from a total noob. Other than a feeble attempt to grow a particularly sorry collection of bag seed while in college back in the 70s, this will be my first attempt at growing my own. Got the idea from visiting my brother who lives in one of those few civilized places that allows growing for personal use. I was super impressed with his harvest, and that from a guy who had never grown a plant in his life! And I figure if he can do it, why not me?
So I've been doing my research, and am completely sold on the high brix method! You guys are getting some really incredible results, and I want to get those kind of results, too! So fast forward a couple of weeks, I've now have my high brix kit from Doc, and will be getting my soil and EWC in shortly. I should have the soil cooking by this weekend, and that will give me a few weeks to continue learning from the forum while I wait on the soil.
And of course what's a first post without a first dumb question. And that is how to best mix the soil. I'm not really sure exactly how many gallons are in a 3.8 cu. ft. bale of ProMix, but a bought a couple 32 gallon trash cans, and figure I could split the bale and soil amendments from the kit between the two cans. But wouldn't mind some guidance on how to mix the soil and amendments. Since the cans are fairly tall I worry about how well the soil could be mixed. Maybe I should mix everything in a wheel barrow or tub before putting in the can?
Sorry for the dumb question, but I just want to make sure I do everything I can to get this first grow off to a good start! Thanks for any suggestions you might have. And a huge thanks to Doc Bud for all the time and research he has put into this system that looks to produce some of the best results I have ever seen!
(you guys do have some awesome emoji!)
) planting pots are measure in "trade gallons", not true U.S. or Imperial gallons. There is no set standard for trade gallons, but they are typically about 20% smaller than a U.S. gallon.Thanks everyone for the welcome and comments! That clears it up, alright. I plan to keep the trash cans in the house. We're moving to a new place in a couple of weeks and will have one room dedicated to my garden.
Doc, thanks for the journal suggestion. I am in the Deep South, and need to fly under the radar with this pastime. Is a journal still cool under these conditions. I wasn't 100% sure on this.
Thanks!
