Funk junky
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What works for you. I’m using regs there’s theories on you get more females. Have not done comparison but I don’t see slower growth. There big pots to start seedlings in
What works for you. I’m using regs there’s theories on you get more females. Have not done comparison but I don’t see slower growth. There big pots to start seedlings in
Hi Guys!
I'm with Junky on the pot size. I always start small and up-pot at least twice. I find the plants do better and I don't have to lug big pots around till later. Also - up-potting gives your plant NEW soil each time.
1) start in small cups or pots. I like a good potting soil with a bit of organic nutes. Seedlings don't need food at first but they will eventually. NEVER feed new seedlings - you can burn them real easy. If you absolutely MUST feed those babies, use something weak and organic so it won't burn them.
2) When seedlings start getting too big for their cups, move to 1-gal pots. I add organic VEG nutes to the soil.
3) Once sexed - I move to 5-gal pots and add organic BLOOM nutes to soil.
I don't feed my plants anything else except a bit of compost tea if they look hungry.
As for lights - I prefer T5's for seedlings and mothers/fathers. Very bright but won't burn/cook them.
I know there's been many people that played around with light times but not enough info to prove anything. Besides not all strains want/need the same things.
I stick with 18/12 for seedlings but only cuz I got moms and dads in there. Gotta make sure they don't flip. If I didn't have them, I'd go with 12/12.
Most growth on seedlings is happening underground. They have to lay down roots first to support top growth. So if they seem to have stopped growing, they just workin in the basement. In the end, the ROOTS are the part of the plant you want to make sure grows thick and strong. Without them, you don't have shit.
I've been using Dr.Earth organic nutes. They have several different strains of ecto and Endo Mycorrhizae in there. GREAT STUFF FOR ROOTS!! Mycorrhizae is a fungus that helps break down nutes so roots can absorb them better.
But the most important tip I can give anyone is RELAX! It's just a damn plant! Stop overthinking things, stop "loving" your plants to death. I find they do best with a bit of neglect.
The seedlings look OK, the biggest one looks like the root broke off.
I plant seeds like Junky does, just barely cover them. I lay them on their sides so the root has an easier time going down. Even if they are planted upside-down, the root will twist around to the right direction - will just take some extra time is all.
As for the smell, I don't know how much I can help. I always look for the stinkiest plants but I'm in a greenhouse so smell don't matter as much as an indoor grow. Keep those fans running all the time and replace filters regularly. If possible, vent it directly outside. Get some nice aromatherapy candles to cover any leaking smells.
Sure you can! As long as you are very careful and don't break the main root off, they will be fine. I've dug up lots of seeds. If you already know where they are (approximately) use a chopstick to carefully lift the soil up a bit at a time till you see them. If they in big pots already, you can just scoop the whole center out and set on a plate and gently spread the soil apart.Its not like i can find the seeds and replant just below the surface