TheCarFather said:

Fwiw I'm a newbie myself, but since they all sprouted from seed it's normal to see different growth habits between them. Your seedlings look okay to me for this stage of early growth.

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climbit said:

I’m growing an autoflower, “juicy zkittlez” from seedsman and it will be three days come tomorrow morning at 6:00am. Mine looks dam near identical to the one in the middle in the first and third pictures. I’ve watched a YouTube’r called Mr.Cannuck’s and at the seedling stage he says he uses about a shot glass amount of water. I’ve been measuring 1/3 or 1/4 a cup, which is approximately a “shot glass” amount, and they seem to be taking it in stride. Also since I have them already established in the final pot i only use the shot glass amount of water more so at the center of the pot, I’ve been watering a little farther from the center each day. I usually water by the looks of it, so as I said the center of the pot is where the wetter soil is and on the outer edges the soil is dry. This is how I’m able to tell if it needs water, if the center of the pot is consistent with the drier soil on the outer edges of the pot. Once more, I’ve heard dry spells can encourage the roots to look and search for water causing the roots to spread more. im new af to growing, they honestly look okay but I’m unable to tell if any real problem is present. I’ve also noticed some considerable growth after the dark cycle, like when I turn my lights back on so that’s something to consider if you maybe run a 24/0 light/dark cycle. Hope this helps.

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GGOGZin said:

Water around the edges of your container to encourage roots to spread and create a nice root ball. Plants look great for their stage just be patient and give them what they ask for.

Also I agree that you should give them at least a couple hours dark, they seem to grow better that way.

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climbit said:

I’m growing an autoflower, “juicy zkittlez” from seedsman and it will be three days come tomorrow morning at 6:00am. Mine looks dam near identical to the one in the middle in the first and third pictures. I’ve watched a YouTube’r called Mr.Cannuck’s and at the seedling stage he says he uses about a shot glass amount of water. I’ve been measuring 1/3 or 1/4 a cup, which is approximately a “shot glass” amount, and they seem to be taking it in stride. Also since I have them already established in the final pot i only use the shot glass amount of water more so at the center of the pot, I’ve been watering a little farther from the center each day. I usually water by the looks of it, so as I said the center of the pot is where the wetter soil is and on the outer edges the soil is dry. This is how I’m able to tell if it needs water, if the center of the pot is consistent with the drier soil on the outer edges of the pot. Once more, I’ve heard dry spells can encourage the roots to look and search for water causing the roots to spread more. im new af to growing, they honestly look okay but I’m unable to tell if any real problem is present. I’ve also noticed some considerable growth after the dark cycle, like when I turn my lights back on so that’s something to consider if you maybe run a 24/0 light/dark cycle. Hope this helps.

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Craftsupplies420 said:

I recently learned about watering around the edges and making the roots reach for the water so I will try that. I'm watering with Deer Park. Lights are on an 18/6. Should I go dark longer?

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climbit said:

I don’t want to say you should go darker longer, I’m not experienced at all, what I know I know from reading and watching videos. What I can suggest is making the best informed decisions you can. I literally have a 30 page conversation with chatGPT on optimal cannabis seedling maintenance. Plus if they are photoperiod seeds I don’t think it would help. Make sure eviorment is dialed, you know the basics. Keep updating this post - we can learn from each other and the other experienced players.

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JKash said:

To each is there own... I have been 24 hour veg light for about 20 years now... good rule of thumb is to use 20% of your pot size... easy math... if in 5 gallon grow bucket want to use about 1 gallon of water.... It's all about frequency and dry backs... you want your soil im assuming your using to also dry out between waterings.... roots not only need water but air too.... I'll let my pot dry out between 12 and 24 hours... it's all about getting the feel of heavy wet pot and dry light pot....

If not going 24 hours veg light... do not go less than 18/6....

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GGOGZin said:

Water around the edges of your container to encourage roots to spread and create a nice root ball. Plants look great for their stage just be patient and give them what they ask for.

Also I agree that you should give them at least a couple hours dark, they seem to grow better that way.

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JKash said:

Also don't really worry about your VPD settings as much... I have a monitor that tells me mine but I pretty much ignore it.... im only curious about temps and rh... and not too much on the rh...

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Mikedin said:

Mostly temps for me I know I’m probably insane to most but I stopped running humidifiers etc, my veg tent early veg only runs about 19% RH dosent really get up into the 40’s until I’m up into 3 gallon or bigger pots

18/6 is my go to for veg as well, I’ve tried 24/0 16/8 I’m a big believer in plants sleeping, but also that they do the most stretching at lights out

Here’s 1 week of growth watch heights change during lights out this was the past week, making and watching these helped me a ton learn how the plants grow

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Craftsupplies420 said:

What are you using to record them?

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Craftsupplies420 said:

Still concerned about the droopy leaves on the 3rd plant but these otherwise look healthy I think....

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