Beginner growing for fun

[afternoon blazer]

Bro. This thing is done. 

[TheUltimateNoob]

Bro. This thing is done. 

What do you mean?... Did you paint it already

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[afternoon blazer]

Yup. Painted the foil. Instead of the cardboard. So it doesnt soak up the cardboard. 

 

Not the beeest job in the world. But i think its a pass

Edited July 2, 2020 by afternoon blazer

[ORGANinc.]

Reminds me of when I needed a veg area ASAP,  converted a tv stand taking up space in the garage,,, Sun visors work like a charm!

Edited July 3, 2020 by ORGANinc.

[ORGANinc.]

@afternoon blazer At first I covered that whole table in cardboard, to seal it up. but sleepless nights were ahead of me so I started fresh. #dontburndownthehouse 

Edited July 3, 2020 by ORGANinc.

[afternoon blazer]

@ORGANinc.  Ur stuff is wayyyy neater than mine.

[afternoon blazer]

@III_Evan  theres ur sunvisors bro

[ORGANinc.]

@afternoon blazer  thanks bud! Just need some re-assessing maybe.  sun visors are 60 bucks at checkers.

[Ill_Evan]

2 hours ago, ORGANinc. said:

@afternoon blazer At first I covered that whole table in cardboard, to seal it up. but sleepless nights were ahead of me so I started fresh. #dontburndownthehouse 

This guy knows what's up 

[afternoon blazer]

@ORGANinc.  the chinese shop is 2km away bro. 

I get alot of shit cheap. I think visors were about R15

[afternoon blazer]

1 hour ago, Ill_Evan said:

This guy knows what's up 

Right i got some water bottles near by.

Box in the shower cubicle.

No wiring exposed. 

No foil exposure anymore. So no hot spots. 

 

We safe . We safe. 

[afternoon blazer]

Seeds just Arrived!!

[TheUltimateNoob]

Seeds just Arrived!!

Nice!.. Interested to see how this goes.

Sorry I haven't responded when you mentioned me bro, had a busy week.

 

I find DIY grows a bit more entertaining to read through, there's more figuring out to do with the little tweaks and making do with what you have - it's just awesome.

 

And I agree with@CreX , you don't need to be in a rush to upgrade... You can purchase smaller things here and there to make it easier for you, but IME it's better to save up slowly and buy something worth upgrading to.

 

My first grow box was built out of plywood, covered in foil on the inside, used PC cooling fans for exhaust, and a USB desk fan on the inside for circulation along with some sunvisors for extra reflection vs foil.

 

The day I got a proper light (after using 16 compact cfl bulbs for a while) was amazing.

The day I got my tent... Man, that feeling was legendary.

 

What strains are those seeds by the way?

 

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[afternoon blazer]

No worries bro. Yeah. Definitly gona be slow upgrades from here on out.

 

I think at this stage i have enough to get a good grow. Needa work towards that light.

Will keep everyone posted. Planning towards the end of July to sprout 1 or 2 of these Autos.

 

Veg in my lovely grow box for about the whole of August. 1 month roughly

And then as that sweet September spring hits. Pop my girl/girls outside to flower.

Thats the plan. 

Nutez should arrive by 3rd week in August. But according to everyone. Wont need any for a few weeks anyway.

 

Really excited. Forum is great. And helpfull as possible. Enjoy to humour too.

 

Thanks for letting me in on the community guys.

 

 

[afternoon blazer]

@TheUltimateNoob 

Seed strains 

Some pics. Of what we should be expecting.

 

 

Edited July 6, 2020 by afternoon blazer

[TheUltimateNoob]

Anyway, I hope your grow goes smooth AF, and you come out with some fire bud.
Happy Growing!

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[afternoon blazer]

I dont think im gona make until the end of the month guys.

Too excited anxious.

Box looks sooo lonely.

 

Also did a small light test with my lux meter app.

I know lumens might not be the measurement we interested in the most. But i also found a lux to par converter. 

But i am board. And its good to have an idea.

The pic below is distance away from the veg light. 

 

Edited July 7, 2020 by afternoon blazer

[afternoon blazer]

What up guys. 

Hope everyone is well.

 

Im finally ready to start this grow. 

Need some germinating advise here. 

Tryna get this 100 percent correct.

Auto guys please come through.

 

I know @Fridgedoor and @Prom

have great experience with autos and use the same nutez i will be using(biobizz)

So i have these 2 starters that i got from GTH.

1. Which should i start the seed in?

2. Should i germ with a shot glass and paper towl and then put them in the starters or put the seeds straight in?

My bad. Abit zoned. Forgot the pic

Edited July 9, 2020 by afternoon blazer

[Prom]

Can tell you how I do it.. doesn't mean this is the only correct way is just one way.

Drop the seed in a glass of hand warm water (i use BioBizz Root Juice already here (4ml/L)

Keep it for 12 hours in the glass (dark and warm), avoid leaving it longer then 12 hours swimming.. sounds funny, seeds also drown.

If it popped in the glass.. put on a smiley face. Put the seed in the final pot, about 1 cm deep. Keep it warm! (25 degrees sexy)

If it doesn't pop in the glass, I like to plate. Use 2 dinner plates and 4 sheets of kitchen paper. Wet 2 papers fully and squeeze the water out by hand. Should be moist, not wet. Put on plate no1 and cut everything hanging over the plate off or fold inside. Have a 1cm gap from paper to outside of the plate. Do same for plate no2. Put your seed(s) on the paper on plate no1.. if you put several, leave a gap (2-3cm) between each and do not handle with your fingers.. find a way  in any case wash your hands before you handle your seeds.. best non powdered medical gloves. Then put plate no2 upside down on plate no1.. flying saucer style. Dark and warm spot like the glass. Some prefer to let them grow till root has 2 cm.. I plant em when they pop.

They need WARM!!!!! They drop ONCE below 12 and you have issues.. below 10 is bye bye seed! Keep that in mind!

[afternoon blazer]

@Prom ok sounds like a plan. My temps drop to 16 degrees at night. Any suggestions for keeping the seeds warm??

 

[Bakstein420]

I put the paper towel in a ziplock bag and place that under my modem. 

[afternoon blazer]

@Bakstein420 this seems like it can work. Thanks bud. 

[afternoon blazer]

Also. I know autos need to go into their final pot at the begining.

 

But @Fridgedoor says the FF soil that im using. Might be abit harsh for the auto seedling.

So suggested i make a small hole in my final pot and put a seed starter in there.

 

But i got the 2 different mediums above. Which 1 should i start with.

[Prom]

Put in a cart board box and hang a light inside, close up, blanket around if needed, just don't cook it . I have a rather stable temp in my grow room, so I do not have those troubles 

[Prom]

I use Freedom Farm Premium.. drop the seed directly in it.. they love the shit