Nube on the East Coast

[EastcoastArn]

Hello, I started growing this year. My wife has MS, I have CP (Cerebral Palsy) We are in our fifties. We both deal with chronic pain. I thought growing our own might help. I had a few plants going early this year, but they stalled and died out. So, I started over in March with new seeds. The end of week 3 is coming. At what point do I transplant from Solo cups ? And when do I start actively feeding these plants...and WHAT do I feed them? I'm indoor, small space, with an 18/6 light on a timer.

 

[LKABudMan]

Hi @EastcoastArn Welcome to the forum The more information you can include the better. What medium are you in? How often do you water? Can you post some pictures?
For nutrients I would recommend @Prescription Blend , one of our sponsors. They are easy to use and work fantastic.
You might want to consider starting a grow journal so you can get more informed advice. Stick with us and we'll get you growing!

 

[Tokin Roll]

Welcome to 420 Magazine @EastcoastArn

You came too the right place to learn to grow.
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[Roy Growin]

Hello, I started growing this year. My wife has MS, I have CP (Cerebral Palsy) We are in our fifties. We both deal with chronic pain. I thought growing our own might help. I had a few plants going early this year, but they stalled and died out. So, I started over in March with new seeds. The end of week 3 is coming. At what point do I transplant from Solo cups ? And when do I start actively feeding these plants...and WHAT do I feed them? I'm indoor, small space, with an 18/6 light on a timer.

Hello - sorry to hear of your troubles
You should up-pot as soon as the root ball is strong enough to hold together
Look for any nutrient that has an NPK ratio of appx 5-3-4, preferably with micros (Ca, Mg, Iron, Borin, Zinc etc)
When you start to see flowers, switch to 3-6-5 or similar - only a rough guide
If the bottle says 4ml/L, use 2-3ml/L as they always state the max dosage
Good luck Pal

 

[Bill284]

Hello, I started growing this year. My wife has MS, I have CP (Cerebral Palsy) We are in our fifties. We both deal with chronic pain. I thought growing our own might help. I had a few plants going early this year, but they stalled and died out. So, I started over in March with new seeds. The end of week 3 is coming. At what point do I transplant from Solo cups ? And when do I start actively feeding these plants...and WHAT do I feed them? I'm indoor, small space, with an 18/6 light on a timer.

Hi @EastcoastArn Welcome to the forum The more information you can include the better. What medium are you in? How often do you water? Can you post some pictures?
For nutrients I would recommend @Prescription Blend , one of our sponsors. They are easy to use and work fantastic.
You might want to consider starting a grow journal so you can get more informed advice. Stick with us and we'll get you growing!

Hey @EastcoastArn welcome to 420magazine.
As soon as you see a tap root put them in a solo cup with some holes on the bottom.
Just some cheep soilmto start in the cup.
Sorry @LKABudMan we don't have access to Prescription Blend here in Canada.
Easiest thing for you would be Geoflora but they won't ship to Canada either.
So try @Remo Nutrients they are a sponsor and a great product.
Read this thread.

The Proper Way To Water A Seedling In A Large Final Container

In the beginning, you may even want to start your seed directly in the final container, simply by putting it one inch deep, pointy end down. It is surprising to some how often this works, even though mother nature does it all the time. If you go this route, lightly mist the area around the...

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Stay safe
Bill

 

[StoneOtter]

Welcome EastcoastArn! This will be good for both of you! You have some good advice so far. Start a journal so we can follow along some if you can.

 

[EastcoastArn]

Thanks! I'm indoors...with a small tent Four to Six plant capacity max. I'm using Coast of Main plant starter at the moment. I have the next step up from that for when I pot up. I have five gallon pots waiting for plants. I currently water my Mt. Zion Seedlings...( Not sure of variety) twice a day with a spray bottle of just water...they look good so far. It's almost the end of week 3. I was considering potting up this weekend.

 

[LKABudMan]

Two things made a huge difference for me growing in soil; @Prescription Blend , which made the nutes really easy. And Emilya's link on how to water a potted plant, which is in my signature. Make sure you're watering on the plants's schedule and not yours.
Do you have any pictures you can post?

 

[EastcoastArn]

Two things made a huge difference for me growing in soil; @Prescription Blend , which made the nutes really easy. And Emilya's link on how to water a potted plant, which is in my signature. Make sure you're watering on the plants's schedule and not yours.
Do you have any pictures you can post?

I was about to snap a photo...and realized my lights are off til 3:30pm! Ha! I will post soon.

 

[TwelveCoffee]

Welcome to the group!

 

[EastcoastArn]

I was about to snap a photo...and realized my lights are off til 3:30pm! Ha! I will post soon.

My girls...Mt. Zion in VA. Is where they came from. I had 6...only 4 sprouted....what do you think?

 

[TwelveCoffee]

Looking good I currently have 1 going

 

[Thirvnrob]

If you up-pot from a solo cup to a 5 gallon pot, then reading @Emilya ’s watering tutorial will definitely be worth your time. Most of us have a link in our signatures. Welcome & happy growing!

 

[RedskinnedRhino]

Not too far from my neck of the woods. Goodluck on the grow!

 

[Teddy Edwards]

@EastcoastArn



You will receive plenty of excellent grow support from our members.

Given your and your wife's situation, you may also find this useful: The Basic Links For Patients and Caregivers

 

[EastcoastArn]

3 of 6 servived the pot up process. Poked extra holes in the gallon jug recycle effort for oxygen and drainage. Doing well so far!

 

[CharlieWaffles]

Hello, I started growing this year. My wife has MS, I have CP (Cerebral Palsy) We are in our fifties. We both deal with chronic pain. I thought growing our own might help. I had a few plants going early this year, but they stalled and died out. So, I started over in March with new seeds. The end of week 3 is coming. At what point do I transplant from Solo cups ? And when do I start actively feeding these plants...and WHAT do I feed them? I'm indoor, small space, with an 18/6 light on a timer.

East coast here too. What part of the east are you in? Newfoundland Canada for me.
This is THE PLACE for advice and such. What a wealth of help and info here. The more pics and info you post, it seems like the more help you’ll get! Good Luck!

 

[Sierra Natural Science]

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[EastcoastArn]

East coast here too. What part of the east are you in? Newfoundland Canada for me.
This is THE PLACE for advice and such. What a wealth of help and info here. The more pics and info you post, it seems like the more help you’ll get! Good Luck!

Charlie, I'm a Maryland boy transplanted to Virginia 6 years ago.

 

[EastcoastArn]

Backside of week 10. 3 plants in a small tent. Happy so far! What next?
Arn