Happy Frog is made for seedlings.
In Solo Cups I use 25 ml. of water about every 2 days. Not much water at all. Just enough to moisten the soil... not wet it. Once the seeds sprout I feed about a shot glass worth of water every 2 days. After 2 sets of leaves I start watering more regular.
The TSW 2000 is a good light. A little small for a 4x4 tent though. I know it says it's for a 4x4 veg & 3x3 flower. Why light companies give veg numbers is beyond me. The only thing that counts is the flower number IMO. The TS 3000 is made for a 4x4. The TSW 2000 is for a 3x3. I've used Mars lights for a few years. They are pretty darn good lights for the price.So it has come to an agreement that I am over-watering for sure! Now Im just wondering the best way to water. And my seeds have been above ground over a week besides the one thats about 5-6 days now.
What humidity do I want? Do I want to keep a dome or baggie over these still?
I heard you should always keep the top of the seedlings moist till it has a good root structure ( I dont think any of my plants do idk why )
Any Ideas about my mars tsw 2000 light ive seen five hundred different answers and trying all of them none has worked for me , my stems are weak arent even the size of a toothpick
im at 30 inches 75 percent from flower and have a new seedling in there but for the life of me cant get my cannabis to thrive..... Its been soul crushing and depressing my life to the MAX.
I know there isnt a perfect way to grow but it seems like every method I try doesnt seem to work. I see people doing 24 inches at 100 percent and 24 inches at 25 percent idk wtf to do. I've seen mars hydro NUMEROUS times post on forums that it should be on 100 percent power 24-36 inches above for germination flower yet pictures of discriptions from their website saying seedling germination 25-30 percent. Im incredibly frustrated and broken atm. Everyone tells me im killing my plants by have the light so high but thats what they recommend (SOME PLACES)
image from the mars hydro site
But, But, I believed you with Heart & Soul when you taught me.... lol. And I still trust your advice today !
I just dont get how 25 percent light at 24-30 inches could be the same as 100% brightness. There has to be a factor that completes this
A seedling can only handle so much light. If you give it too much it will bend over or twist leaves to try to get away from the light. Do a read on Photosynthesis for a better explanation.
it is not. what is your hangup about 100%? It is all about the PAR that is hitting the top of your plants. If you have too much, the leaves get damaged. If you don't have enough, the plant tries to stretch to get closer to the light. Your light is very efficient when turned down low and brought in very close. You can also raise it way up and try really hard to raise your power bill by running the light at full strength, and end up with the very same PAR at the top of your plants as you did down low at low power. The choice is yours.
And nutrient companies tell you to feed way more than needed on their directions also. Don't believe everything from the manufacturers. They want you to use up their products so you can spend more of your money to buy more of their products.
only in bloom... run max power at seedling stage and you risk disaster. Its best to start off slow and ramp up in most things. These new lights are all about efficiency and wattage used to create a certain amount of light. Seedlings are easy because they are so short.... you only have to effectively light about 6" of height to get the entire plant. Why waste energy by putting the light way up high, when each time you double the distance, you get roughly 1/4 the light?
no, i dont have either a tent or that particular light.
Looks proper. The small parts of the soil mix are exactly where they are supposed to be. The plant's root system is made up of many different sizes of roots and they have specific purposes. The big long tap root is there to anchor the plant to that particular spot in the soil. Coming off of that some large roots that radiate out and help stabilize the plant. Coming from those are feeder roots which grow through the soil. And coming from those are the small very skinny hair roots which do most of the work of absorbing the water which has the dissolved nutrients.
I'm thinking a better solution would be to fix your overwatering tendencies - @Emilya can help you : How to Water a Potted Plant It really is a very bad habit. (speaking from experience)
