Deebo420 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Hi I'm a total newbie when it come to growing. A friend gave me three Autoflowering Cheese-Ferminized seeds. This will be my first attempt and I need some advice before I get started: Which grow medium do I use? Can it be grown outdoors? Is the best time of year to start? Which nutrients do I use? These are just a few questions I desperately need answered. Your guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oracle Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Hi I'm a total newbie when it come to growing. A friend gave me three Autoflowering Cheese-Ferminized seeds. This will be my first attempt and I need some advice before I get started: Which grow medium do I use? Can it be grown outdoors? Is the best time of year to start? Which nutrients do I use? These are just a few questions I desperately need answered. Your guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. So IMO, when you're starting to grow hybrids like these, hydro is the only way. I know of some very successful outdoor grows, in soil with hybrids. Each strain is different. Each grower does things differently, as they feel their way works better. You will need to fall on your face a few times before you will find your favorite way of growing. I haven't used AF seeds myself, prefer not to, as the plant can not be cloned, thus you lose the genetics after the grow. These may also be quite a bit more temperamental vs the landrace strains. I grew out some kick ass DP once, very forgiving strain, much like I'd expect the local indica's to be. If you decide to go outdoors, plant them NOW. I would germinate them in some water, then into some peat pellets in your window and once they have "true leaf" move them outside. Again, Nutrients would depend on which medium you decide on. Start a log. It will give you something to look back on and help you realize mistakes you may have made along the grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deebo420 Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 Thank you so much for your input. Really appreciate it. For me the learning process is the exciting part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oracle Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 If that is the case, welcome to the best hobby you've ever undertaken, but understand that there is no turning back. Once you've grown and smoked your own bud, nothing out there compares. Have you decided what type of grow you're going to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deebo420 Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Hi Going to try an outdoor grow before I invest in hydro. I have another question, is borehole water okay to use, I have a well point on the property. I've left some tap water out and lowered the ph. Is that preferable? Thanks for the support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oracle Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Outdoor is the best way to do it, especially from a legal point of view. Farmers have been using Borehole water for irrigation for as long as they have been around. I do not have experience with Borehole water, so can't confirm, but it would be interesting what kind of ph and ppm that water would read. The only advantage to tap water is that the chlorine kills bacteria /potential fungus, but I think that may only apply to hydro. You mentioned you lowered the ph of the water, how are you checking ph? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deebo420 Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Hi I managed to get ahold of a ph meter from a friend. Going to measure the ph of borehole water soon. Do you think I should use a coco perlite mix or soil to get things started? Do I need to flush the coco perlite mix before start my grow outside? I want to have a few pots going around the garden, to see which area gets the best sunlight. Your wisdom is greatly appreciated. I'm super anxious , I don't want these seeds to go to waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oracle Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 First off, germinate the beans on some room temp water, one bean in a shot glass of water will do the trick. Label them. Leave it in a dark area for nature to take its course. After 2 - 3 days, they should have germinated nicely. At this point, i use a tweezer and GENTLY take the beans and plant them shoot (root) down into straight coco. At this point, you will be planting into a seedling tray. The bean itself has enough nutrients for the first two weeks of growth, so no need for additional nutes. Flush the coco by means of adding too much water when youre swelling it, and then just take and and squash the peat to get the water out. With coco or coco/perl mix in tray, make a small hole and plant it shoot down. close it up and water it with ph corrected water. Now this little lady needs light. Whether you place it in the window or under cfl tubes or a reasonable energy saver is up to you. You can get a 45w cfl 'energy saver' for around R150. Only water when medium is at least 90% dry. Be careful not to over water. Once the true leaf shows in about 2 weeks, you can plant into larger pot with coco soil perl mix. You are very fortunate to start off with genetics like this, woth a little care, you can have some seriously nice bud in april / may. Good luck and remember that grow log Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacred Seeds Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I recently completed an Easy Ryder Autoflower. Try planting your seed directly into the final pot because Autoflowers don't have time to recover from shock. I planted mine directly into her final pot but I had some different issues. You will be able to get maximum yield imo if you grow your autoflower in coco outdoors, especially this time of the year. You can either use Nutriplex or the Biobizz range as nutrients. I don't have experience with any other nutrients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deebo420 Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 Thanks everyone for your help. The girls have getminated and are going into the coco perlite mix today. Wish me luck, the journey begins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deebo420 Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 Pots are ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacred Seeds Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 @Deebo420 Those pots seem bit small. What size is that? If you transplant your Autoflower any time after the seed germinates, it might cause some shock which will have a negative effect on overall size of your plant and flower production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deebo420 Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 Hi I can't have it to big, my neighbors are incredibly nosy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG420za Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 When will they flower? I've never bothered to find out much about auto's. So I'm along for the ride Do yourself a favour, start reading now it's been good to me and still is... http://www.growweedeasy.com/home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deebo420 Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 Hi Do you guys think I should get bigger pots? My thinking was that I don't want to grow to big and want to be able to move it easier if I needed to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oracle Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Bigger pots Yes, rather top your plant if you have a height restriction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUDdy420 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Hi all. Seems like there is some good wisdom floating in a fat cloud. I have been growin for a while and if you transplant at the right time then you can prevent shock. im trying to add some pics of my pot transition and hight management keeep blazing "real ganje farmers dont see drought" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUDdy420 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 a couple more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deebo420 Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 Beautiful ... those ladies are going to make you very Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deebo420 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Hi Thanks everyone for all your help. I've germinated my seeds, bought bigger pots and have planted my seeds in the coco perlite mix. Do I keep the pots in the shade or directly in the sun? Its been very hot in Cape Town lately, I dont want to kill the seedlings. Thanks for the guidance. Will be posting some pics soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totemic Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 If you are at the 2nd or 3rd node then those babies want all the direct sun they can get. 33 is kak uncomfortable for us but man do the plants grow on that light. The wind also really helps strengthen the branches to carry whats coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deebo420 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Hi Only put the germinated seeds in the soil yesterday, so no nodes are showing yet. Do I first wait for the nodes to show before putting it in direct sunlight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totemic Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Find a spot with light shade or filtered afternoon sun. Morning full sun is fine but by 2 weeks it should be conditioned to be in the sun as many of the 14 hours as you can imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surv0 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Pots are ready These pots are fine, depending on the end size of your plant, and I think you said you need something a little more mid sized, because of neighbours? I personally use these, however would top them up with more coco-perlite. You get very nicely sized plants from these, any bigger is a mission to care for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surv0 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 a couple more LST (low stress training) I love this route, prevents needing a net or screen to scrogg, instead you can get a similar effect with this. Topping the plant a few times helps, then start tying down the branches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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