Am I on the right plath?

Derrickb16

Derrickb16

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ok today i bought afew items and even had got advice from a guy that works in the store the contents of what i bought

(2): 5000K CFL
(1): Tube FL I believe 3670K
(1): Thermometer
(1): Thermometer/Humidifer
(1): Plant food miricle grow
(1): Miracle grow Potting Mix
(1): Potting Soil
(1): Cycle Timer
I going to pick up some Mylar tomorrow but I'm only gonna go with 3 for starter but am i on the right path?? how long should i leave the light on after germinating and when should i change the lighting cycle thanks!
 
SmeLLyTreeZ

SmeLLyTreeZ

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Your on the right path but there's a couple things I would be weary of.. I don't have any experience with MG products but I've heard good and bad things about them so I'll let someone with more experience help you with that..

As far as the cfl's, the 5000k will work for veg and so will the tube you can also use it in flowering but you will need more 2700k cfl's when you switch the light schedule.. 2700k is whats needed when the plants are ready to flower.

As far as when should you switch, it depends on what space your working with.. Try to give more info, you growing in a box, closet etc..

Also I didn't see anything about ventillation or any type of ph tester, these are two key components in growing.. Hope this helped you a little anyway, good luck!
 
Derrickb16

Derrickb16

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SmeLLyTreeZ said:
Your on the right path but there's a couple things I would be weary of.. I don't have any experience with MG products but I've heard good and bad things about them so I'll let someone with more experience help you with that..

As far as the cfl's, the 5000k will work for veg and so will the tube you can also use it in flowering but you will need more 2700k cfl's when you switch the light schedule.. 2700k is whats needed when the plants are ready to flower.

As far as when should you switch, it depends on what space your working with.. Try to give more info, you growing in a box, closet etc..

Also I didn't see anything about ventillation or any type of ph tester, these are two key components in growing.. Hope this helped you a little anyway, good luck!
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this is all the stuff i bought today I didn't see a good ph tester it looked too cheap I have fans around the house and where i'm growing has a window I'm growing in a tall box i don't have measurements however its as wides as a standard door and tall as it also with less room than a closet
 
Auzzie07

Auzzie07

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So you germinated your seeds already? And planted them? Are they under lights? Have they popped above soil?

(Also, pictures really helps everyone to help you!)
 
Derrickb16

Derrickb16

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yeah, they are germinated but haven't popped up just yet i have to two others that are fully germinated and will be planted tonight but i was wondering about the light cycle like how long to have it on and when to turn it off
 
Auzzie07

Auzzie07

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What are you going to put them into? Jiffy pellets? Peat pellets? Rockwool? Soil? As far as light, some people throw them under 24/0 and some people throw them into 18/6. It's up to you, personally, I do 18/6. Also, make sure to keep humidity high until they pop out of their medium.
 
SmeLLyTreeZ

SmeLLyTreeZ

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Auzzie07 said:
What are you going to put them into? Jiffy pellets? Peat pellets? Rockwool? Soil? As far as light, some people throw them under 24/0 and some people throw them into 18/6. It's up to you, personally, I do 18/6. Also, make sure to keep humidity high until they pop out of their medium.
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Yea hes right, I'm on 24hr veg lol.. Pick one and stick with it, they all will work 18/6, 20/4 or 24..

If you growing with cfl's, I would highly recommend keeping your plants 2.5ft and under.. Actually around 2 ft would be perfect! In order to do this you have to switch them to flowering "12/12 light cycle" early. I wouldn't let them get more than 10 inches tall before you switch the lights.. The reason is they will at least double possibly triple in size!
 
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420marcus

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from a "small cfl" user and user of MG products I will say you are on the right path for sure . Make sure when you mix your nutrient solutions you dillute the fertilizers I usually use .5 tsp per 2 gallons of water even weaker when I first start. Also the soil is loaded with ferts already so don't feed too soon. As far as the lights the more the merrier I use y adapters in the 8.5 or 10 inch reflectors the clip on style real easy to use. The tube flouros are good for very young seedlings keep the lights close. I run 24 hours in veg. I put my plants to flower at about 1 ft tall. Good luck
 
Derrickb16

Derrickb16

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I'm replying from my phone I just hooked up the lights I'll put up some pics in the morning and you can tell me what u think but go easy on me this is my first indoors grow room and I will learn and expand
 
Easy420forme

Easy420forme

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miracle grow is trash... you can never leach the soil because of the time release aspect of of miracle grow pellets. Stay away and find your local HydroPonics station for the correct nutes. GL
 
Coalcracker420

Coalcracker420

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I am tired of people saying to go to your local hydro store --most of us do not have a hydro store--maybe if you live in Cali------this is a world wide chat room--we do not have hydro stores on every corner---forgive me if I sound like a dyk---he is or she--is doing just fine too start--give them good info or do not give them anything at all!!!Good luck too your grow--it will be fine--read some threads--do your best--that is all you can do--as time goes on u will learn too improvise--with chit that is near u---here again GL---Coal
 
Easy420forme

Easy420forme

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I did not know obviously, but all you had to say is that you were not near one and I could reply more specifically or even offer up calling into one for you. My local hydroponic store has a national number you can call for advice and order direct at pretty reasonable prices. If you specifically ask for their info I will provide but I do not advertise for anyone.

I suggest Fox Farm Ocean forest.

My point above about miracle grow is what I have read on many threads and my local experts. peace
 
Coalcracker420

Coalcracker420

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letitgrow77 said:
Nothin wrong with MG nutes. NOw the soil is what usually screws with people.
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LIG77--thanks for trying too help the new bro out---we can make him a pro-together that is---lololol hows the grow going????---not our thread --we are all here for u Derrickb--just ask-- we all improvised one time or another--and I have seen plenty of good chit with MG soil--I do not use it myself ---but plenty of people doooooooo!!!!!!!!!Good luck Coal
 
Coalcracker420

Coalcracker420

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LIG77--show him your purple--I don't know what---but it is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I am going too start a new strain called """"New Kids On The Block"""""""LOLOL--maybe that will make me a millionaire----Nirvanaseeds---New Kid On the Block seeds--4 X cannabis cup winner!!!!!hahahahaha---lolololo
 
letitgrow77

letitgrow77

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THanks coal, MG can be just fine if used in very small amounts...I use mg all purpose and foxfarm big bloom for veg and mg bloom buster, ff tiger bloom, ff bigbloom and molasses for flower..and a pinch of Epson salt with every other watering. And my kids sit in FF ocean forest. You really need the 6500k for veg but iv used a shitload of 5500k before and they worked just fine...good luck man
 
Derrickb16

Derrickb16

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photo 1.jpgLights.jpg thanks to all that support me and my ears are opened...this is my temporary light set up the fan in under the platform with two sides acting as vents I'll take pics of that also I had found a FL tube fixture at a rental property of my sisters so took it home not sure of the watts or the K its the on thats not hanging

and also the humidity level stays around 55-60 with the fan off but fan on it almost near the 40's how can I control my humidity level and what level should it be on while in this stage
 
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