My First Grow - THC Bomb in Soil Under CFLs

[billy469]

Nothing new today other than a ton of secondary growth on the super cropped plant. The lower branches are working on their third nodes already.These plants are only about 3-4" tall, but the base of the stem is well over 1/4" thick. I have em another shot of nutes last night, 1/2 dose again, and I'll be transplanting them into a 10 gallon pot tonight. Still no signs of sex yet, it's driving me nuts waiting to find out. Anyways, I'll get more pics up once I get em in their new home. Peace y'all

 

[Flower Child]

Hey just a quick thought. Have you thought about putting each girl in her own pot. Reason being as they grow they might get deficiencies or feeding needs that are different from each other- and you'd have to treat them both when only one needed it. 3 of my 9 have needed less ferts and a more stable ph than the others- I'm glad they each have their own pot!

 

[billy469]

Hey just a quick thought. Have you thought about putting each girl in her own pot. Reason being as they grow they might get deficiencies or feeding needs that are different from each other- and you'd have to treat them both when only one needed it. 3 of my 9 have needed less ferts and a more stable ph than the others- I'm glad they each have their own pot!

Hey Flower Child, I put them in the same pot because of my limited space, 1x1x2 ft, and planned on having to pull one if it was a male. I'll now be moving them to a new box when I transplant, where space won't be an issue, 2x4x4 ft. If I could separate them now I would, but I think they'll be intertwined at the roots.

 

[billy469]

What's up y'all, I got my new box almost set up, still missing exhaust, and transplanted to the ten gallon pot. Now with the bigger box my cfls don't look as bright. I'm running ten 26 watt bulbs and I'm thinking that's not enough. was looking at some hps and mh setups but they're so expensive. cost is a big issue for me cause my old lady is a tight ass. Does anybody have any fairly inexpensive lighting ideas? I was considering buying a cheap (under $100) 150 watt hps, but not sure about it, or just fill the box with a ton of cfls. Any ideas would be great. Thanks

 

[billy469]

Anybody used or heard about iPower grow light 600w hps/mh dimmable air cool hood set? Supposedly it comes with everything for $190. Are these lights any good? And 600w should be more than enough for two plants in a 2ft x 4ft box right?

 

[Flower Child]

Hey Billy, I have a 600w air cooled hps in a 4x4 tent. For a 2x4 space you could probably get by with less. 600w hps needs to be 18" away from the tops of the plants so height could be an issue. Heat might be the other issue because they do get pretty warm. Mines air cooled with a 6" exhaust fan to 6" ducting that leads outdoors. If the room the tent is in gets above 73 degrees the tent inches up over 84 deg pretty fast. Think the AC is going to be running a lot this summer. A 400w or even smaller might work in a 2x4 space a lot better. Just a thought. By the way, your bombs look really healthy-Beautiful girls!

 

[billy469]

Thanks Flower Child. I hope they're girls and they need to grow taller

 

[billy469]

Can anybody tell me why my plants are so short? They look healthy, I've been told they're healthy, but they're so short, only about 5" tall. The stems are fat, well over 1/4" thick and there are several nodes. Am I just being impatient? They're about a month old. I want them short due to training, but I can't really train these things.
Peace

 

[KingJohnC]

Can anybody tell me why my plants are so short? They look healthy, I've been told they're healthy, but they're so short, only about 5" tall. The stems are fat, well over 1/4" thick and there are several nodes. Am I just being impatient? They're about a month old. I want them short due to training, but I can't really train these things.
Peace

Compact Florescent Lights usually produce squat plants.

 

[billy469]

Hey there King John, I'm seeing that. It makes it a pain in the ass to work with them. Got em in their new home now. I have an idea I'm gonna try for lighting, stay tuned for that. Anyways, here are some pics....

This is the one I super cropped. Three new tops have emerged with nice tight node spacing as well. There are now 4 nodes above the spot I pinched so I was thinking about super cropping the top again and tying it down. Don't know yet.

Here's the one I tied down. After seeing the growth in the other plant, I had to super crop this one too. Did it 2 days ago and already seeing effects. I kept it tied down. That's the only way I can get light through the canopy.

 

[billy469]

 

[Flower Child]

Hey Billy! They're looking good. When are you planning to flip them? They will stretch like crazy then.

 

[billy469]

Hey Flower Child, now that I have more room I'm gonna veg a little longer I think. I want some of the lower growth to get a little bigger first. Still can't see any signs of sex.
Peace

 

[Flower Child]

My bombs were 7 weeks when they showed their pistils so you probably have a couple weeks yet.

 

[billy469]

My bombs were 7 weeks when they showed their pistils so you probably have a couple weeks yet.

Damn! Lol don't tell me that. I'm out there every night searching for a sign. Patience is a bitch man! It's all good though, I'm in no rush.
Peace

 

[billy469]

Updated pics...

 

[billy469]

Oh yeah, I super cropped the youngest one again. 3 nodes above the last spot. I'm gonna tie her down like the oldest.
Peace

 

[billy469]

Haha! Is this what I think it is?!! Gotta look close, zoom in, opposite the knot, below the tie. Is she a she?

 

[Flower Child]

Kind of early but sure looks promising. Keeping my fingers crossed for ya.

 

[KingJohnC]

i believe it is too early to sex your plants.