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I didn't read it all but I think you should start watering the whole medium, because Roots will not grow into dry mediumSo, I posted this in the general growing forum and then saw this one, sorry!
Hey everyone, first timer here and really just hoping for some help/advice. I am currently growing 4 white widow auto flowers in a 2x2x4 grow tent. I have a 4 inch exhaust fan (supposedly 200 cfm) going out the top, and a slightly underpowered in-line fan bringing cool air into the bottom. Two of the plants are in .9 gallon pots (these two seem to be doing better), one plant in a 3.3 gallon plastic pot (seems a bit lopsided and growing very slowly), and one in a 2 gallon fabric bag (growing quicker than the 3.3 but still slower than the smaller two). All four started in fox farmhappy frog. The temperature is pretty well regulated, staying between 70-80 degrees and the humidity floats between 60-70% (using a humidifier with built in humidistat and distilled water). I water using a squirter in a small circle around the seedling and only when the top near the plant is dry (maybe every other day). The ph meter I have for the soil shows it floating around 6.9-7 so I have been watering with 6.1ph water.
I guess my question is - are these two larger ones ok? Will they pick up speed ever? All four plants are on day 10, 3 days germinating in paper towel and a week in pots.
I would note that both the larger two were transplanted from solo cups on the second day (I was waiting for the larger pots to arrive). While I have heard that transplanting slows growth, neither seed had broke through the top of the dirt before transplant and up until now they all seemed to be growing at the same speed.
Thank you so much for any guidance you can provide! I have attached some photos for reference.View attachment 993972View attachment 993973View attachment 993974View attachment 993975View attachment 993976View attachment 993977View attachment 993978
Thanks for everyone’s input! I was trying to avoid overwatering which can happen pretty easily in a large pot for seedlings I was told, so I’ve been slowly increasing the diameter of the “watering circle”.I didn't read it all but I think you should start watering the whole medium, because Roots will not grow into dry medium
also be aware that a seedling will grow roots for up to two weeks before it begins growing the plant part above the soil; the roots are of course the foundation so they must be in place before the plant does any vertical growth, good luck
Edit also those soil probes are no good you need at least a cheap pH meter and you want to set your pH at 6.5 in FFHF soil, and next time add 25% coarse perlite to it for better drainage and aeration
Considered starting seeds in smaller pots, and then up-potting them as they growThanks for everyone’s input! I was trying to avoid overwatering which can happen pretty easily in a large pot for seedlings I was told, so I’ve been slowly increasing the diameter of the “watering circle”.
I actually have a ph meter for the water that’s fairly accurate that I use...will bump up to 6.5 ph into the plant as recommended.
I have the fox farm trio as far as Nutes but haven’t used them yet as the soil should be providing a good amount, when do you think I should start? I was thinking after two weeks at very minimal strength (big bloom and grow big) and start ticking up based on how they respond.
Thanks Beachwalker, is this the correct approach with auto flowers as well? I have read that they should start in their final pots since their lives are already shorter and a transplant can stunt them, verses photos that have the time to bounce back.Considered starting seeds in smaller pots, and then up-potting them as they grow
Some will discourage you from starting auto seeds an a solo , but I start all mine in solos ! And transplant at least once,Considered starting seeds in smaller pots, and then up-potting them as they grow
Exactly! the handful of free Autos that I've grown I've treated them exactly like photo period plants and they responded exactly the sameSome will discourage you from starting auto seeds an a solo , but I start all mine in solos ! And transplant at least once,
Thanks Beachwalker, is this the correct approach with auto flowers as well? I have read that they should start in their final pots since their lives are already shorter and a transplant can stunt them, verses photos that have the time to bounce back.
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I put a cover over everyone until she touches the side then let her go that's just me though the little 2 came out the paper June 4thView attachment 994031
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i second his comment about the soil probes, although i had cheapest home depot probe, availableI didn't read it all but I think you should start watering the whole medium, because Roots will not grow into dry medium
also be aware that a seedling will grow roots for up to two weeks before it begins growing the plant part above the soil; the roots are of course the foundation so they must be in place before the plant does any vertical growth, good luck
Edit also those soil probes are no good you need at least a cheap pH meter and you want to set your pH at 6.5 in FFHF soil, and next time add 25% coarse perlite to it for better drainage and aeration
lmaoI didn't read it all but I think you should start watering the whole medium, because Roots will not grow into dry medium
also be aware that a seedling will grow roots for up to two weeks before it begins growing the plant part above the soil; the roots are of course the foundation so they must be in place before the plant does any vertical growth, good luck
Edit also those soil probes are no good you need at least a cheap pH meter and you want to set your pH at 6.5 in FFHF soil, and next time add 25% coarse perlite to it for better drainage and aeration
btwThanks Beachwalker, is this the correct approach with auto flowers as well? I have read that they should start in their final pots since their lives are already shorter and a transplant can stunt them, verses photos that have the time to bounce back.
the typical stress we can put em into like high stress... not supering, unless i went too far... but the stress where they just go deer in headlights, for a week... that was bad for the autos i ran and hurt their final everything- total plant atea wiseI’m sure it depends on your end goal I shoot for Aprox 2 dried ounces per plant in my tent , each plant only takes up about 1 1/2 sq feet, so I’m not concerned with slowing them a little. However if you are lookin for a 1/2 lb monster maybe start in the final pot. But got me the ease of watering and moving starting autoflowers in solos is the only way to go. I’m sure there will be disagreement , but it’s just how mosh does it ! Lmao It all these came out a solo at some, you can there still some in like 1/2 gallon nursery pots that will get up potted this weekend
Gonna be switching to photos soon then we will spread out and let them fly! Lol - until then the quality of the auto flower is just to inconsistent for me, I mean I’m pretty sure I could run 2 plants in my 2x4 and get just as much weight but then I take a chance of havin shitty autoflower weed so we go with small plants for nowthe typical stress we can put em into like high stress... not supering, unless i went too far... but the stress where they just go deer in headlights, for a week... that was bad for the autos i ran and hurt their final everything- total plant atea wise
mosh
wtf with the 2oz bud on stick
u have better lighting
u veg
i know aero has a bulk advantage, but u have a decade on me
something's up
we can figure this out
my oops's, tend to b an oz on a stick- the ones that stress too long during trans to bigtop n then, they just get boned by the light domination.
maybe they're too close together n few plants may get u better results? gotta make u miss outdoor
if i planted all 6, I'd get about 4oz
by experience
i plant 3ish
per tank
i double it
figure each tank
roughly 7sf
4x8 teepee
squoze closer together than 2x4
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