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Thanks for asking. I didn't have a plan yet, so I'll update as it progresses for now I suppose. I didn't think anyone notice the thread. There hasn't been much progress, but I can update.You updating weekly or as things progress?
Hey there, There's a couple of things I see that are not recommended. One is a dome over your seedling. I dome up clones but not seedlings ( something I learned here) and if you don't have a controller on your heat mat it may get too warm on the bottom. I put a spacer of about 1/2 inch under my pots so it doesn't get the direct heat off the mat . Too much light too early isn't good either I like to keep the intensity low. I use T5's and I have my seedlings 3ft away from the light the first week they are above ground then after they've grown there second set of leaves start giving them more lightThanks for asking. I didn't have a plan yet, so I'll update as it progresses for now I suppose. I didn't think anyone notice the thread. There hasn't been much progress, but I can update.
So far, the plants are still tiny and seemingly slow to grow. One is really taking its time but is clearly still alive.
The plants should be warm enough, especially with the heat mat. The soil moisture is good. I used a good-quality potting soil.
I added humidity domes. They are slightly too small, so I used tape to keep them from sliding off. They came with pots, so they'll work better in the future.
The light timing is 18/6. The light is a ViparSpectra XS1000. It is 24 inches above the soil and set to about 40%, which is what the manufacturer recommends.
Temperature at the sensor ranges from 73F when the lights are off to 80F when the lights are on. I don't know the soil temperature, but it's warm from the heat mat. I didn't know how to set it, so I set it to medium.
The tent has an exhaust fan above the light that runs on the same schedule as the lights.
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As you can see, one plant is normal. The other looks to be little more than a seed slightly above the top of the soil. There's a tap root and the shell seems to be opening. I keep hoping this one will do something. It is just very slow. So, I have been thinking about starting another seed and may do so today.
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I have been wondering about use of the domes, and how they affect light intensity. The humidity in the tent stays below 50% when the lights are on, which is significantly lower than the humidity in the room. I do have a small humidifier available. I certainly can remove the domes and adjust the light. I was wondering if this were the cause of the slow growth.Hey there, There's a couple of things I see that are not recommended. One is a dome over your seedling. I dome up clones but not seedlings ( something I learned here) and if you don't have a controller on your heat mat it may get too warm on the bottom. I put a spacer of about 1/2 inch under my pots so it doesn't get the direct heat off the mat . Too much light too early isn't good either I like to keep the intensity low. I use T5's and I have my seedlings 3ft away from the light the first week they are above ground then after they've grown there second set of leaves start giving them more light
Thanks for asking. I didn't have a plan yet, so I'll update as it progresses for now I suppose. I didn't think anyone notice the thread. There hasn't been much progress, but I can update.
So far, the plants are still tiny and seemingly slow to grow. One is really taking its time but is clearly still alive.
The plants should be warm enough, especially with the heat mat. The soil moisture is good. I used a good-quality potting soil.
I added humidity domes. They are slightly too small, so I used tape to keep them from sliding off. They came with pots, so they'll work better in the future.
The light timing is 18/6. The light is a ViparSpectra XS1000. It is 24 inches above the soil and set to about 40%, which is what the manufacturer recommends.
Temperature at the sensor ranges from 73F when the lights are off to 80F when the lights are on. I don't know the soil temperature, but it's warm from the heat mat. I didn't know how to set it, so I set it to medium.
The tent has an exhaust fan above the light that runs on the same schedule as the lights.
Reminds me of Dairy Queen Sunday cups, just with a dark rather than clear bottom.
mmm ok.. firstly the plants look healthy as can be..@GNick55, I don't like to ask for help, but I need help--again. I'm beginning to think I'll never be able to grow indoors. These plants are 66 days from sprouting and they're just not growing. This is very frustrating. I see pictures of so many other grower's plants that are growing so much better than mine.
Black Jack: I don't know what else I can do. I suspect nutrients may be my problem. I have good equipment. I have a lung room. The VPD is nearly 1.0. I'm using a ViparSpectra XS2000 light in a 2x4 tent at 25% (for the seedlings). The plants are in equal parts FFOF and FFHF with perlite. I amended the soil mix with two tbsp of Gaia Green per gallon of soil. I'm watering with 5ml FF Grow Big and 5ml Bloom City Clean Kelp. Nevertheless, it's now almost 10 weeks since the seeds sprouted, and the plants refuse to grow. They aren't even a foot tall. They look healthy, but they're just growing so slowly. These were sold as autos, but they don't grow like autos.
Here's a screenshot of the controller report:
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This plant grew two stems from the cotyledons. So far, there are only three nodes on each stem.
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This one was topped above node five a few days ago. Branches are beginning to grow.
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Amnesia Haze: I started these two plants about two weeks ago. They're so small I need a magnifying glass to see their leaves. People say no nutrients are needed at first, but I'm not sure that's true. They responded well to nutrients. I'm thinking of top-dressing part of the way up the stem with some of my soil mix with Gaia Green.
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No. I decided to stay away from autos.are the haze autos too?..
That's what's troubling about it. It has been 67 days since they sprouted. They seem to be doing better since I transplanted them to the 7-gallon fabric pots. The roots looked okay when I pulled them out of the 1-gallon plastic pots.mmm ok.. firstly the plants look healthy as can be..
Thanks so much for your help.also i’m just heading out for a while but i’ll be back
Hey, I don't know if this will help you with your sprouts or not but here goes. Once I have a tail on my seeds 1-2" long I saturate a solo cup filled 2/3 with promix then poke a hole, put the tail down with head above the soil, tap it to secure and keep the cup off the light in my veg closet 2-3 ft away from my T5 lights about 77f....@55-65% I don't need to water again for 4-5 days and I water gently with a turkey baster around the sprout, not on it after the next watering they'll get transplanted up. If the seeds pop I'm 100% getting them to grow.I have trouble starting in pre-veg or veg before flower.
Clones are easy but seeds I’m about 75% these days. Including veggies.
Once you find your rhythm it will click.
Now deficiencies...that can be a bitc...you get it.
Have a great day.
Something similar to my tomato? Ignore the clones. I just can’t toss some branches.Hey, I don't know if this will help you with your sprouts or not but here goes. Once I have a tail on my seeds 1-2" long I saturate a solo cup filled 2/3 with promix then poke a hole, put the tail down with head above the soil, tap it to secure and keep the cup off the light in my veg closet 2-3 ft away from my T5 lights about 77f....@55-65% I don't need to water again for 4-5 days and I water gently with a turkey baster around the sprout, not on it after the next watering they'll get transplanted up. If the seeds pop I'm 100% getting them to grow.
a drop of water on the shell will help loosen it up and repeat as needed until it comes offSomething similar to my tomato? Ignore the clones. I just can’t toss some branches.
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I drill four holes in a “+” and then one in the middle of the clear cups we get from McDs. Then put in red cup.
Tomato or pepper is the one with the shell stuck.
Thank you! I appreciate it. I've had some health issues.Missed your posts. Glad your back.
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