Tahoe's doing it - stepping up to the plate....we're ready.....

well....I have used some light-coloured decorative rock and covered the entire surface of the pots. I had read that it may actually help with reflecting the light off the soil, changing the entire surface from dark soil to light rock....take a look? and really provide a two fold benefit - retaining moisture at top of soil level while reflecting more light and not absorbing as much light. Oh well, I think things still continue to be going well for now.

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I agree with the removal of black from the grow. Black absorbs light that is for sure. Did you give any thought to making a disc out of white paper, just a bit bigger than the outside diameter of the pot, putting a slit into the disc and then using it like a 'cover'? So the light which hits the bottom is reflected back up?

Seedlings look good.

yes I had seen some reference to that but a couple of things have guided me to not do that this time around, I have three in one pot (BigBud) and one well was supposed to be three in the other pot (Top44) (one seed did not germinate - and one that did germinate did not sprout - or has not yet). I understand I have totally opened myself to all the criticsm of too many plants per pot but .... that was my concious choice. Depending on how things go, I may transplant though I was not really planing on it. My thoughts were that I can expect some males so they will have to go and hopefyully I would end up with one fem per pot? tempting the Gods? I guess I'm on this path and we'll see.

Statistically you are correct. Given 50/50 sexing, in a threesome you should find at least one female.

If you have 2 females, so much the better

With 3 females..... femme fatal

Even after all that, you still have 1 more pot.

Chances are really good you'll have positive results. IMHO

Good idea Tahoe. It looks like aquarium rocks.
I have some of those. Yes! Used as a mulch and to absorb light.
Good stuff Tahoe.

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well....I have used some light-coloured decorative rock and covered the entire surface of the pots. I had read that it may actually help with reflecting the light off the soil, changing the entire surface from dark soil to light rock....take a look? and really provide a two fold benefit - retaining moisture at top of soil level while reflecting more light and not absorbing as much light. Oh well, I think things still continue to be going well for now.

https://www.rollitup.org/marijuana-pics/index.php?n=9692

https://www.rollitup.org/marijuana-pics/index.php?n=9695

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thanks Grandfather. appreciate the feedback. I was just writing a note to Crazy, and his strawberry haze grow....we are on exactly the same schedule. it will be fun to watch the two different grows....though he has other awesome grows underway...unreal colas! very impressive!

thanks Lacy! What I had read originally was to used the hydrtron from hydroponics....but I came across these others and I thought they would aslo do the trick. Guess we'll seee. thanks for checking in and providing ur feedback. I also see ur on your way with your indoor planning - good luck!

You're gonna have more than one plant per pot?

Just Kidding Tahoe!!!!

tahoe58 said:

yes I had seen some reference to that but a couple of things have guided me to not do that this time around, I have three in one pot (BigBud) and one well was supposed to be three in the other pot (Top44) (one seed did not germinate - and one that did germinate did not sprout - or has not yet). I understand I have totally opened myself to all the criticsm of too many plants per pot but .... that was my concious choice. Depending on how things go, I may transplant though I was not really planing on it. My thoughts were that I can expect some males so they will have to go and hopefyully I would end up with one fem per pot? tempting the Gods? I guess I'm on this path and we'll see.

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yea really.....how could I POSSIBLY consider that! hehehehehe...well the reality is I have ample opportunity to change things out...in terms of time and room...so we'll see. Shouldn't tempt the Gods the first time round..eh?!

i agree,,very nice camera shots,,of some beauty lil babies,,good luck Tahoe,,all the best on you're grow

Keep on Growin

HoLE

thanks Hole....keep walking forward...over and around challenges, and basking in the successes along the way. I'm gonna have fun with this - so may great people and so much great experience to absorb.

I wasn't gonna post pics for another couple of days, but I can't help myself. Sort like being a proud daddy all over again. Day 9 from seed - Day 3 from eruption from soil. about 2" and looking pretty good so far I think .

I added a co2 setup of water/sugar/yeast....have no idea if it doing anything, but the plants do look like they are doing well. no pics tonight....more maybe tomorrow. for now though, this:

He, who has learned to doubt and to ask questions where the norms forbid it, can never stop the habit. As such, every creative person is building bridges to those masses of people who are tied up helplessly by the pressures of peers and society. His is a step out and above the group. And however strong the creative person is enchained by conventions, he has unshackled himself on his way as a free and autonomous personality. As such, he may have cleared a new path for his group, his society and perhaps humankind in order to transform culture and
to create space for other free personalities who want to set new goals.

--Franz Oppenheimer (1864-1943)

I'm 18/6

Day 6 from eruption from soil, Day 12 from seed. What can I say? I like how they look. but then whaddaI know? all comments welcome?

in the order they are presented -

3 BigBud....yea yea yea...all in one pot....I know.

close ups of BigBud (four shots)

Close up of Top44 (2 shots)

They look good and strong I'm interested in those stones you are using at the top of your soil, now I just have to find some. Anyways good luck

the principle behind the stones is two fold - (1) retain moisture at the surface level and (2) to reflect more light back up. I dunno if it works or not...the moisture side certainly is better at the surface than prior to having the stones. they are just decorative stone and have not other function. thanks for piping in....

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They look good and strong I'm interested in those stones you are using at the top of your soil, now I just have to find some. Anyways good luck

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tahoe58 said:

the principle behind the stones is two fold - (1) retain moisture at the surface level and (2) to reflect more light back up. I dunno if it works or not...the moisture side certainly is better at the surface than prior to having the stones. they are just decorative stone and have not other function. thanks for piping in....

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No worries, I'm enjoying reading your learning curve as I am at 4 weeks with my babies, so its nice to see how other peeps have handled it 1st time. I had thought of using stones like that before cos the topsoil gets dry in a day or so and it makes me wanna water more, but I know at the bottom of the pot there is still water. The best way I find is to lift the pot and judge by weight. But the stones should at least keep the topsoil moist, not sure how much it would reflect though

Ps They should make Mylar stones, that would be perfect, but unnatural. Sorry I'm stoned and blabbing

Any new pictures?

yup...coming...later today.

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Any new pictures?

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