Easy Bud auto micro grow

The start of my Easy Bud auto micro grow.

Day 6 (including germination)

Lights
a mix of 20w & 23w cfl’s
2700k, 4100k & 6500k


Water
demineralised

Temp
Approx 23-27C

Soil
3 Potting mix
3 Peat
2 Perlite
1 Vermiculite

Nutrients
the potting mix I have is a native potting mix with very small amounts of Osmocote, calcium, iron and composted pine bark
A small pinch of seaweed concentrate to water

Other stuff
1 x 4 inch fan sucking air in
1 x 4 inch fan blowing air onto lights and plant
1 x 200mm exhaust fan (not using at the moment) to control smell later in the grow

I will post as things progress, please send feedback!

Day 14

Anyone know what these little dots are? At first I thought maybe spider mites but are they too small to be spider mites?

Day 18


I thought she’d be bigger at this stage, it is growing at a fast rate since changing the light schedule a few days ago.

The hours of light haven’t changed (18/6) but the lights are now on overnight to avoid cold temperatures in the early hours of the morning.

Any Feedback should be great

thanks

first off, looking good

a few things for next grow or something you may be able to change now.
1 when you germinate a seed next time, you can get away with 1 or 2 of those lights close up to the plant for the first part of its life, you would be amazed at the growth you can get from 1 or 2 close up. then move it to the larger grow area. saving you money too
2 do i see three sets of leaves coming out of the bottom of the plant whare there should be 2?

go go kid said:

first off, looking good

a few things for next grow or something you may be able to change now.
1 when you germinate a seed next time, you can get away with 1 or 2 of those lights close up to the plant for the first part of its life, you would be amazed at the growth you can get from 1 or 2 close up. then move it to the larger grow area. saving you money too
2 do i see three sets of leaves coming out of the bottom of the plant whare there should be 2?

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thanks for the advice

I germinated in wet cotton for two days in the dark, then out it under lights when it germinated.

Do you mean the two little oval leaves? The first ones? Yes just 2. What would 3 mean?

Day 20

I added two more 20w CFLs a couple of days ago as it seems to be growing very slow.

You’ll notice the a few of the leaves are growing down a little in the photos below, is this a problem?

also I’ve noticed a bit of purple/brown on the leaf tips and edges.

I’m a little concerned about the size, these Easy Bud seeds are meant to be a 8-9 week process but after nearly 3 weeks it’s still looking small. Any suggestions?

She looks in need of water.

benthose said:

Day 20

You’ll notice the a few of the leaves are growing down a little in the photos below, is this a problem?

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Yes. It looks like a watering issue or a nitrogen burn known as the "claw" but it's tough to tell. When was your last watering and how often are you doing so?

ApexseasOG said:

She looks in need of water.


Yes. It looks like a watering issue or a nitrogen burn known as the "claw" but it's tough to tell. When was your last watering and how often are you doing so?

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I usually water most days, I check a half inch under for moisture before doing so.

Day 21

Day 24

I trimmed the bad leaves off and made sure it was quite dry before watering again. Seems a little healthier now. Although she is still tiny

benthose said:

thanks for the advice

I germinated in wet cotton for two days in the dark, then out it under lights when it germinated.

Do you mean the two little oval leaves? The first ones? Yes just 2. What would 3 mean?

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I didnt have my glasses on, i forgot ware they were untill i scratched my head and found them lol

yeah sorry it looked like a 3rd leaf, ive had them grow like that before

you only have to poke your finger in to the soil to guage how wet or dry your soil is, i allways find it benaficial to keep the soil as moist as it is best to have it. a quick poke with the finger 1-1 1/2 inches in the soil and if dry, water

Day 32

a couple of days ago white pistols started to show. I also repotted in a larger pot and has since been growing faster and looks healthier, although way smaller than it should be.

go go kid said:

you only have to poke your finger in to the soil to guage how wet or dry your soil is, i allways find it benaficial to keep the soil as moist as it is best to have it. a quick poke with the finger 1-1 1/2 inches in the soil and if dry, water

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I think the moisture seems about right