First time CFL Grow

Shanej94

Shanej94

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Airwalker16 said:
You should build a little led light for it, man. Just even 1- 2 Cree CXB3590/3070's cob leds would do so much better for you.
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I do plan on getting a better setup for my next grow. This is just to get my feet In the water, ive Spent about 40 dollars total on this grow. Next setup will definetly be a tent + leds.
Maxwell's Fluff said:
I always recommend to start with cfls, they are cheap and easy to find, and you can figure out if growing is for you without hoarding speciality equipment that'll be useless if it turns out you dont like growing.
Get better equipment once you are sure you'll use it - cfls can be reuse anywhere in the house if not for growing :p

Shane: looking good buddy! I can't make out how big the whole box is but a good guesstimate is that the plants will double in size during flowering - to help get an idea. Flip 'em and keep us posted
Cheers
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Thanks max! I'm going to take my tape measure home today and get some specs on it for myself and everyone curious. Just haven't got around to it yet. I've read about them doubling in size sometimes tripling In size so we shall see. I will definetly be posting photos. Thanks for stopping in againm
 
mean.green

mean.green

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I have been watching your grow. You are doing great so far!​

I am also a beginner and on my first time grow. I am also using CFL's. I also plan to eventually upgrade to LED.
From what I have learned, my advice to you is: don't underestimate the stretch; don't overuse/underuse nutrients; always check the ph of your water; use room temperature water; don't let temperatures exceed 85 degrees F; 12 inches of plant per gallon of container; use feminized seeds; and you can never have too much light (unless the room gets hot).

Here is a picture of my grow in case you interested.
825w of CFL's (14 days into flowering)
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mean.green

mean.green

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when i stared flowering the back plant was 18 inches tall. 13 days later the plant is 38 inches tall. The stretch was 20 inches in 13 days.......
 
Shanej94

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mean.green said:
when i stared flowering the back plant was 18 inches tall. 13 days later the plant is 38 inches tall. The stretch was 20 inches in 13 days.......
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wow they look amazing, I'm sure mine will get around to where I want them during the stretch, they have been growing fairly quickly this far. As for knowledge of growing I have done countless hours of research. I would say that I have a good general knowledge of what a plant needs, deficiencys, enviorment. The only thing I lack is personal experience. And money for real quality equipment.
 
Shanej94

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My room smells like fresh green plants with some skunk mixed in haha. Plants are showing signs of magnesium deficiency, i.e Old growth is dark green wwith a slightly leathery texture, and the new growth is extremely green. Going to get some bloom nutes today and epsom salts, Also picking up a zip of Mr nice today :)
. Ps bloom nutes will be added very slowly because I have miracle grow potting mix with nut3s added already.
 
Shanej94

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What's up guys, have some photos of the pretty ladies :). Fed with 1 tsp Of epsom salt per plant today. Will do foliar feed in a couple days if needed. Both have stretched alot already haha. It's exciting going into my room every morning. I did take a photo of my cabinet I'm growing in and some scale pics with a lighter. Forgot my measuring tape at work again so no size on it yet.. anyways here's some photos.
bagseed on the right and pineapple express on the left :).
 
Maxwell's Fluff

Maxwell's Fluff

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Looking nice!
I think you should be fine with space but it's going to be packed. Make sure you keep a good airflow on the plants when they get bushier. Personally, I would also use the convenient shelf holes on the side of your cabinet to hold strings/plant ties to keep everything nice and even on top of your canopy, when they've stretched a bit more.
 
Shanej94

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Maxwell's Fluff said:
Looking nice!
I think you should be fine with space but it's going to be packed. Make sure you keep a good airflow on the plants when they get bushier. Personally, I would also use the convenient shelf holes on the side of your cabinet to hold strings/plant ties to keep everything nice and even on top of your canopy, when they've stretched a bit more.
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Thanks maxwell! It sure is going to be packed in the box, I think I made a good choice to flower when I did haha. I do plan on utilising those holes a bit later and making a scrog Net .
 
Shanej94

Shanej94

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Also thanks for the photo it's surprisingly difficult for me to find a halfway decent photo like that.
 
Maxwell's Fluff

Maxwell's Fluff

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Happy coincidence I suppose, i just happened to have my clones showing their preflowers so I snapped a quick pic making sure to focus them :cool:
Keep us posted on your progress!
 
Shanej94

Shanej94

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Your well taken photos are much appreciated here haha. I WILL definitely keep this thread updated such an awesome experience so far and everyone who stops by yall make it great.
 
Shanej94

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I also noticed, because I have mixed brands of lights. That the larger 23 watt bulbs, as compared to the smaller 23 watt bulbs Produce much less heat. The large 23 watt has more area for cool air to pass by rather than the smaller bulb. Just an observation.
 
johnwashburnx30

johnwashburnx30

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is it just me or did your plants suddenly do a lot of growing? lol.nice! Do you notice a lot of difference from the epson salts? ..maybe thats the growth i'm seeing haha
 
Shanej94

Shanej94

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Yes they have sprung up the past couple of days, I'm sure from starting flower. Sure the salts helped aswell Since it was a noticeable deficiancy. Definetly a more healthy green :)
 
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