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First grow! (pics!!) * 1
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The germinated seeds were planted on the 19th and 20th of november, 2002.

I am growing them under an incandescent "plant light" bulb that cost me $2. It's working well, I don't think I'll need to buy a fluo or HPS lamp. The lady at the store told me that if the bulb was the right color, the plants would be able to use the light rays.

They're in 16/8 cycle. I don't know when I should flower them.

Advice / comments appreciated!









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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: Meph] * 1
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Edited by Meph (12/27/02 05:52 AM)

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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: Meph] * 1
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Wow, They grew kinda fast.

Have you been growing those under a plant light since they sprouted? They look like they're really reaching for that light.

If you refuse to get better light, atleast get a few more of those plant lights and maybe put like two shining down from the top and a few on the sides so it's adequately covered.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: Meph] * 1
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they are already too large for that light. if that light is all you are going to use you should flower them now. the plants may double or triple in height during flowering so you may want to crop them low first. the pots are also too small, but that tiny light is probably going to be the limiting factor.

you would easily get 10 to 20 times the harvest you are going to get if you got a real light. if using incandescents like that worked worth anything, everyone would be doing it.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: neuro] * 1
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neuro, yeah, I was surprised at how fast they grew too.

They do look like they're reaching for the light, because they're bending towards it. However, when I turn off the light at night time, they unbend.

I was growing them under the window for the first two weeks or so, but now I'm just leaving them there under the light.

I think I will indeed get some more of those lights. I'll probably set them up somewhere else than right next to my bed, too. It's time for me to put my electricity knowledge to use!  :grin:  :crazy:


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: Bilge] * 1
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Bilge, thanks for the advice. I will probably get a fluo bulb, and a couple more plant lights...

I'm not looking for an amazing harvest, I just want a little pot to smoke. I already have lots, but I want to know how good it feels to smoke something I grew with my own bare hands!

I'll repot them tomorrow...


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: Meph] * 1
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right on! my first grow was a couple plants by a window. i didn't even know what was happening when they began to bud and then i realized "hey, those are buds!" eventually i stepped up to a larger system and grew so much that i couldn't smoke it all and started making money. i don't do that any more, but it's all on the fun road of learning.

if you have the time/money/space to continue improving your hobby you will find that metal halide and/or high pressure sodium lights will allow you to grow more pot of higher quality in less space and less time. have fun!


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: Meph] * 1
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Looks like they're stretching for the light. Nice grow though.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: Meph] * 1
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DOOD! If you ever plan on having BUDS, and not stringy pieces of leaf with a few red hairs, I'd suggest getting a fucking HPS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!NOW NOW NOW!
Flower them NOW! The flowering cycle will still add about 2/3 of the highth of post flowering, and they WILL need better light....Even if you bought 4-5 more of those bulbs you have, it still won't be enough to get tight buds...Oh well, it's your first grow, good luck!
P.S. Any Idea of the strain?
Looks like a big sativa to me!


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: moorhsum] * 1
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OH YEAH! I just saw the 3rd pic of the 2 newgroath shutes!
GOOD JOB TOPPING!
Excellent example of why first time growers shouldn't be afraid to top their plants...
Start reading up on Super cropping now!(pinching but not severing the top)


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: Meph] * 1
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thats pretty good for one of those lights...if they only cost 2 dollars...maybe you should go back and buy 5 more.  :laugh:

whats the wattage on those bulbs?


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: felix] * 1
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Felix, they are 60w lamps.

I'll get a fluo, I don't have any money to spend on a HPS. I don't want a top-of-the-line setup, just a couple of plants, for fun!


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: Meph] * 1
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sweet dude!

are those the bulbs that have that bluish film around the bulb?  flouros are ok....but if you do get flouros, get a bunch of smallor short ones instead of those huge long ones.

that's pretty cool, good luck :laugh:


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: felix] * 1
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sweet dude!

are those the bulbs that have that bluish film around the bulb?


Yep, that's what I'm using... seems to be working alright for vegetative growth, it would probably suck for flowering though.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: Meph] * 1
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you might already know...but they have those flouros with a cool white flavor and a more reddish flavor.... i would get the reddish oness :laugh:  three short red flouros in a teepee design :laugh:

anyways, you know what you're doing...keep us updated!



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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: felix] * 1
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I shall keep you all updated! I'll put them in 12/12 tomorrow. I'll put them in bigger pots. I'll buy better lamps.

Sounds promising! :laugh:

Man, this is fun!


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: Meph] * 1
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Well, I'm out to buy some better lamps!

I'll put the whole setup in my basement. I'll buy one or two other plant light bulbs, and a $30 plant fluo tube. I put them in 12/12 yesterday, but I think sunlight got in my room, from behind my curtains. However in my basement it's totally dark, and I'll use a timer, too. I'll find some bigger pots, too.

I'll post some pictures as soon as I'm done!


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: Meph] * 1
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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: T0aD] * 1
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Nice plants!

Would you care to post setup details?


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: T0aD] * 1
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Too Bad I grew them last year. It was my first year growing and did evrerything with basic stuff . And they grew nice :] From bagseeds by tallest was 2 m s


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: T0aD]
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My plants look really skinny compared to the other pictures I see on the net... what am I doing wrong?

I just topped the two other ones I hadn't topped. I hope they'll become more bushy.

However, is there any other part of the plant I can cut to get it to produce more leaves and stems?


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: Meph]
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I woried about the same thing, too. Budding they looked ' fatty' but still not that much. Ohyes and watch out for male plants.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: T0aD]
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Oh, so it's mainly during flowering that they produce leaves?


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: Meph]
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NO, it when budding it produces buds :smile: 


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: T0aD]
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Yeah, but buds have leaves coming out of them...


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: Meph]
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Phew! I'm setting it up right now. That fluo lamp really was a bitch to install. Stupid cheap plastic  :mad:

Those plants better be happy, for all the trouble I'm having doing this!


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: Meph]
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Update:





Tell me, is it any better now? I hope so, cause it took me two hours to set this up!

The light on the side is one of those plant lights. I have another one that I'll set up tomorrow.

Comments anybody?


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Edited by Meph (12/30/02 03:16 PM)

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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: Meph]
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If I were you, I 'd get the plants closer to the tube.. to move the fluo, just put a box or something under the pots to get them to a higher level... the long stem must be due to the small bulb... and there must be mostly sativa... but good job!!! these should come out fine!


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: Meph]
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those look very stretched, just goto home depot and buy a flouro setup for $10.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: rommstein2001]
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How will you cover up the smell when they bud? I would use a scrog grow if you have limited light and space.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: SixCee]
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How will you cover up the smell when they bud?  I would use a scrog grow if you have limited light and space. 


Why would I want to cover the smell?  :grin:

It's in my basement, and it could without a doubt use a little weed perfuming!

I'm not worried about cops or anything. It's all good.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: Meph]
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whoever said put the plants closer the the tube is a smart guy...you can put them right up next to the tube.

you still NEED those other lights right on the plant....you're doing everything right, but it's all about light. check out homedepot for some 70watt HPS security lights....they're not that expensive....but i don't know you're budget. www.insidesun.com has some CHEAP ass lights.

while at home depot, check out some MYLAR film to reflect as much of all that light as possible. your plants will make love to you for getting them mylar....especially with such small amounts of light.

it looks like they're trying hard.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: Meph]
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Your plants looked stretched cause of the light you had originally used. More intense light with wavelengths in the Blue Spectrum and some in the red would have caused your plant not to stretch and stay more small and bushy.

As for lighting: Your fluoros should be "plant light fluoros" which means they'll shine a violet/blue wavelength mostly. This is best for the money. HPS and sunlight obviously has a full spectrum with lots of Red in addition to violets and blues. Red is also important for plant growth as Chlorophyll uses some and accessory anabolistic pigments called carotenoids (B-Carotene for example) use it too to produce energy.

My advice: set up your 60w plant light in addition to your fluoros so it gets some reds too, also setup some tin foil to reflect that wasted light from the fluoro that's just shining up into the ceiling and in other directions down on to the
plant.

BTW, have you fertilized it?


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: neuro]
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Don't use foil. It can reflect hot spots. Use white paint. Of course with just fluorescents that probably won't be a problem.

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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: leafblowerz]
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he'd have to get cardboard, thick cardboard actually, and paint it. Just use foil the fluoros won't get too hot.

With his stated budget all i've suggest is about the best he can do.

Heat from a fluoro is minimal. It does little to no damage.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: neuro]
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neuro

You think a box would be outside his budget, you idiot?

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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: leafblowerz]
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A box of what and where?

Psylo33 or someone suggest putting a box under the pot in which the weed is growing from to move it closer to the fluoro. That's, of course, not out of his budget - i would assume.

If you're suggesting boxing in the light or whatever (and painting it on top fo that), then that's just ridiculous. The aluminum foil will be just fine on the fluoro they don't get that hot. And the foil will reflect much better.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: felix]
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check out homedepot for some 70watt HPS security lights


D0 th0se 0nes require a ballist?
-0r d0 they just plug int0 the wall s0cket??

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Re: First grow! (pics!!) [Re: GGreatOne234]
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usually the smaller lights have the ballast enclosed in a small box with the light.
seeking out small wattage hps and mh lights can be silly tho.  70 watts can be had for 35-60 bucks or so, and don't do much (one plant or two), but the spectrum and the intensity make a huge diff.  i have seen 100/150 watt hps for 80 bucks at lowe's, in a plain cardboard box with no labeling, including ballast.  that's much better.  then it's a hop skip and a jump to 250's and 400's....shop for used, the 400's are common and cheap (think security and street lights), and the bulbs can be had for 20 bucks or so. 
all in all, fluoro's are not so great,  veggie growth is not so vigorous, and flowering seems to take quite a bit longer and produce wispy, light airy "buds".
if you insist on sticking with the fluoros, i would hope that you read some stuff about  lumens and intensity.  more than 3 inches from the actual fluoro bulb and the intensity is not enough to grow anything.  it helps to have the plants all at an even height so that you can keep the tops of the plants within 2-3 inches of the bulb.  they will grow right into the bulb with no harmful effects except a little drying out (if you are not attentive enough).
the boxes and books and bricks you use to raise the plants to the light can be shifted every few days to lower them and adjust for the growth.

i have to say, you really have to have time on your hands and a very limited budget to get a decent amount of herb from fluoros and bag seed, but it can be done.    it makes a huge diff when you spend a smidgeon on a light, and the genetics cinch the deal.

good luck, hope this helps some. :grin: 


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: viscid]
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Hey! It's been a while.

Two of the plants, the biggest one and the smallest one, turned out to be males. I killed them.

The other one is a female. It's doing nicely, I think. I can't wait for my second grow. I'll get better lamps and set this up in a better place.

New pictures!


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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very cool..
congrats on the buds.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: neuro]
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very cool..
congrats on the buds.


Thanks!

Do they look good? They seem like they have too much pistils.

They took a while to appear, though. They've only been there for two weeks or so.

When should I harvest?


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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what's wrong with too many psitils, the more psitils the more buds, although that increases the chances of producing seeds from the ovaries at the end of the psistils..

I must say that's pretty good looking for just that fluoro, the plant is all stretched and stuff and not many leaves and all that, but the buds you will get look pretty good.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: neuro]
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oh shit forgot about the harvest question...

here's a really damn good link

http://www.overgrow.com/faq/browse.php?qa=12

this will tell you what you want to know.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: neuro]
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Thanks again neuro! I'll check it out.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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nice going dude. you're gonna love it when you get those powerful lights!


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: felix]
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nice going dude.  you're gonna love it when you get those powerful lights! 


I think I will  :smile:

How much yeild should I expect? Probably under 10 grams I think. But I need professionnal opinion :smile: 


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: neuro]
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why not seal that room up and make it all white you would "use" more of your light that way


do us stoners in Canada have to tell you everything


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Psilocybeingzz]
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>>why not seal that room up and make it all white you would "use" more of your light that way

If i remember correctly, that was not a feasible option for Meph, he had a low budget and most likely coudln't do a lot ot the room he was in.


>>do us stoners in Canada have to tell you everything

probably!


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Psilocybeingzz]
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babylonians also do


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: T0aD]
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>>babylonians also do

you're full of it!  :smile:


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: neuro]
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I just had to post this link to pics of my first grow (last year, outside)  :grin:
I started with a clone as you can see on the first pic.

(btw, does anybody know why the pic below doesn't work  :confused:)

 

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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: PHOBoSapiens]
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Here is an update!






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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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Bump.

No comments?  :frown:


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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Those are some nice looking buds for the setup and state of your plants (stretched and stuff)... well done.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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Yep, those are some nice buds. Just imagine what an HPS could have done for them though

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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: zeta]
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Yep, those are some nice buds. Just imagine what an HPS could have done for them though


True. Next time, I'll use a HPS.

The seeds had very good genetics. They came from very potent blueberry buds.

How big should I expect them to get?


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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yummie!  :smile: 

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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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i'm not too sure on yeild cause i don't think i've seen all the bud sites. don't expect much though cause you got mad streching going on (huge node spacing) and just not a hella lot of bud sites from what i see. also bud sites further from lights will be less dense so keep the lights close. and take clones sometime so you don't have to deal with supporting potentially male plants for a month and also to cut growth time down by quite a few weeks (for the next time around)


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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maybe 30 grams :]


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Eightball]
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i'm not too sure on yeild cause i don't think i've seen all the bud sites. don't expect much though cause you got mad streching going on (huge node spacing) and just not a hella lot of bud sites from what i see.  also bud sites further from lights will be less dense so keep the lights close.  and take clones sometime so you don't have to deal with supporting potentially male plants for a month and also to cut growth time down by quite a few weeks (for the next time around) 


Thanks for the advice! Next grow will be better  :smirk:

This is not too bad, for something that started out as an experiment!

Toad: 30 grams eh?  :cool:


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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The pistils are starting to turn red.

I might have to harvest soon? They've been in flowering for a while.

I don't have the necessary equipment to check the resin glands.

Should I wait until all of the pistils are red, or what?


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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hope this helps


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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hey, mon, have fun smoking your own herb.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: T0aD]
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Not too bad man.  Let us know how it smokes!  :cool: 


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Bavet]
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I just finished harvesting. It doesn't look too bad :wink:

It's drying right now. I expect 3-4 grams of bud, and a bunch of leaves  :smirk:.

Do female fan leaves make good smoking material? Do they provide any effect at all?

I took pictures, I'll post them when I have the time.

Now, it's time to get some new seeds, a new lamp, and I'm starting over!  :grin:


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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no don't smoke fan leaves. you can blend em up and bake with them though


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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Not bad for a first grow and no HPS or MH. Its quite a small yield, but I think thats because the strain is sativa, and the plants don't have much to them. Like 8ball said, the nodes are spaced very far apart, which I believe means they wanted the light really bad. I haven't seen plants or yields like this, can someone tell me whats up?

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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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What kind of lights????


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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You saw my pics in the previous pages of this thread, and I couldnt harvest any decent bud you know cause I was told to get rid of dem plants. Hehe I harvested all soon-to-be-budz and little leaves with pollen, and I remember smoking 5 grams with a friend, we got quite high :laugh: But as eighball said the best results will be to cook dem.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Psilocybeingzz]
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was it good bud???


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Blue_JAY]
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I will steal your avatar


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: T0aD]
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Here are the pictures I took yesterday:






I left the bud leaves, because they were crystally. Anyways, if I had cut them off, there would?ve been very little left to smoke  :blush: :grin:!

I found 4 seeds in the buds. More will probably come as they dry. I already put them in moist cotton balls :smile:

I?ll try to get better seeds for next time, though.

I?ll get a HPS, too. I?ll try building a grow closet with a fan and all. It would sound like an interesting project  :smile:

How many plants would I be able to fit in, let?s say, a 3 foot by 3 foot box? How many watts would I need on my lamp?


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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show some bud shots


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: T0aD]
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Quote:
show some bud shots 


Umm, isn't that what I just did?  :smile:


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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it doesnt look like the weed I smoke


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: T0aD]
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Give it time to dry. I'll be sure to post pictures then.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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3 x 3 feet = 9 square feet
You want at least 50 watts per square foot. Personally I would get a 400W Agro (combines HPS and MH in 1 bulb) = 44 W/sq. ft
A 600 watt bulb would be even better if you want to pay for that much electricity

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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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wow man you harvested WAYYYYYYYYYYYYY too early.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Eightball]
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these are not my plants. i do not grow anything.

this pic is dated November 16.


this one is dec 17 (same main cola)


first the calyxes or however they're spelled form, those are the white 'hairs' and they are around for the reminder of flowering. during flowering is when the buds will swell and all the weight packs on. it appear you harvested at least a month early. i hope you took clones at least.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Eightball]
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From someone that knows what they are talking about you harvested way to early .for a box that is 3'/3' you could use a 250 hps that should do the trick . and you could probly fit 5 or 6 plants in there with out getting to crowded , you should start of with more plant because you have to acount for males DAMN MALES . Check out www.overgrow.com this place kicks ass look for me growlarge.


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: growmore]
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It's hard to tell from the pictures, but the pistils were all dry and red. They were even starting to fall off.

Bah, mabye I did harvest too early. It doesn't matter, I'll grow some more  :grin:!


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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you live and you learn


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Meph]
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hey that's great man.  make sure to tell us about the quality of the smoke  :laugh:
are you going to be patient and cure that small amount or just dry them? 


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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: felix]
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I just created a similar setup as Meph, after reading all this I realized he never posted to tell us how it smoked. Then it occured to me, he probably got arrested........second thoughts.....

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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: cdchriscd]
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You do realize this post is 4 months old, correct?

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Re: First grow! (pics!!) - UPDATE [Re: Gumby]
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Yes, that's my point. I was sifting through old posts looking for info. When I found this and realized it was almost exactly what I was doing. But he never posted again, leads me to believe he got arrested.

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