JQP
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I haven't grown pot in 20 years, and want to get back into it again. This is my first attempt after building a grow closet in my basement. The closet is about 30" deep X 50" wide by 85" high. It's on its own circuit, with GFI, auto thermostat for the bathroom fan in the ceiling, and initailly had a little heater in there that kept it at a constant 75 degrees.
Well folks, here's the chronology.
Started these bag seeds in peat pellets two weeks ago last Friday, got 4 out of 9 germinated, waited till tap root came out bottom of peat pellet, then planted them in larger peat pot with Ferry-Morse Organic Seed Started Mix to veg before going to larger containers. Put them under a 4' floro with new daylight bulbs. Would water based on weight of the container. I would put a 1/3 cup on top, then a 1/3 cup underneath for each. Plants never looked starved for water. Started with plain filtered water, then next time did 25% liquid miracle gro fert, then next time 50%, then 75%, then 100. Noticed browning about a week ago, dropped back to plain water for next two watering, then went back to 15% last night. Also got a 150HPS home-made set-up in there this past Sunday a.m. Plants seemed to look even worse with double the wattage! Constant temp has now dropped to 70-72, but I was able to remove the little heater.
They look somewhat better this a.m., but still a mixed bag. These pics aren't the greatest, guess I need a new camera to get these great close-ups some of you guys get! I hope to get another 150W HPS light ready for install this weekend, although I wonder if it will help at all?
Becuase I only have 4 plants, I've held onto this little runt (last pic). Probably should just pitch it?
Any suggestions greatly appreciated! Thanks.
JQ
Well folks, here's the chronology.
Started these bag seeds in peat pellets two weeks ago last Friday, got 4 out of 9 germinated, waited till tap root came out bottom of peat pellet, then planted them in larger peat pot with Ferry-Morse Organic Seed Started Mix to veg before going to larger containers. Put them under a 4' floro with new daylight bulbs. Would water based on weight of the container. I would put a 1/3 cup on top, then a 1/3 cup underneath for each. Plants never looked starved for water. Started with plain filtered water, then next time did 25% liquid miracle gro fert, then next time 50%, then 75%, then 100. Noticed browning about a week ago, dropped back to plain water for next two watering, then went back to 15% last night. Also got a 150HPS home-made set-up in there this past Sunday a.m. Plants seemed to look even worse with double the wattage! Constant temp has now dropped to 70-72, but I was able to remove the little heater.
They look somewhat better this a.m., but still a mixed bag. These pics aren't the greatest, guess I need a new camera to get these great close-ups some of you guys get! I hope to get another 150W HPS light ready for install this weekend, although I wonder if it will help at all?
Becuase I only have 4 plants, I've held onto this little runt (last pic). Probably should just pitch it?
Any suggestions greatly appreciated! Thanks.
JQ
