Hello fellow Growmies! First timer here. I’d like to document my first grow as well as ask questions along the way. I already have a few. I’ll put all the details down on what I’m using first then go from there.
I’ve spent countless hours already reading the site and that might be apparent when you read how I’ve set things up already.
My info:
Strain; (3) GSCE Autos from the ILGM Super Mix Auto Pack
Soil in 7 gallon fabric pots using the following mixture:
Bottom 50% FFSF + Mother Earth Perlite
Top 50% FFHF + FFOF even 50/50 mix + Mother Earth Perlite
PH of 6.2-6.5 for first water. I initially watered the soil mixture to runoff prior to planting taproots. I waited approximately 30-45 minutes before planting taproots after watering soil.
Indoor/Closet 3x3 AC Infinity Tent. Exhausted top of tent. Closet door closed most of the time.
Temps; Day = 72-78F. Night = 68-72F.
Humidity; Day = 64-68%. Night 60-64%
Ventilation system; Yes. AC Infinity 6" system with charcoal filter. Exhausted topside of tent. 2 rectangle passive screen intake vents open at bottom of tent for inlet air. Left and right side of tent.
AC, Humidifier, De-humidifier. None. Might need a de-humidifier later though.
Co2; No plans to use additional Co2 at this time.
Lights; Spider Farmer SE3000 300W LED. Set at 24" above soil. Dimmer at 40%. Schedule running at 18/6. PPFD measured 300-320 at soil using photone app on Iphone. I emailed Spider Farmer and asked what the reqs were for seedlings. This is what they told me.
Nutrients: I’ll be using Jack’s 321 along with Fish Sh!T for each feeding when needed. I assume I won’t need anything but proper PH water for the first few weeks anyway.
Ok… So I started soaking seeds on 18FEB in normal tap water. Did not adjust PH. Did that for 24 hours. No taproots yet at that time. 19FEB I put them in wet paper towels and put that in a plastic bag next to my cable modem in my entertainment center for about 36 hours. BAM! All 3 seeds popped and had 1/4" - 1/2" taproots. Mid day of 21FEB I planted all 3 seeds in 7 gallon AC Infinity fabric pots mixed as follows: bottom half of pot has FFSF + 20% Mother Earth Perlite No.3. Top half of pots have a 50/50 mix of FFHF and FFOF + 15% Mother Earth Perlite. I watered all 3 pots to runoff with water that had a ph of 6.2-6.5. I did add a little Fish Sh!t to the water but that was it. Maybe a few ml per gallon. Then made a 1/4"-1/2" hole in center of pots (using finger) and planted each seed taproot down. Lightly covered. All this about 30 minutes after initial pot watering. I then put a clear solo cup over each seed. No holes or vents. 23FEB no sign of seedlings yet but I expect this to take a few days anyway.
Ok, here’s my question. Should I use the clear solo cups or are they not needed? I can’t really find a straight answer searching the forums. Some do, some don’t. If I do use them, should they have vents? Should I be spritzing the seeds if I don’t use them? Or should I even if I do use them? My common sense tells me NO since I have the domes on there. But I’m not sure. I haven’t touched the seeds since planted and putting the solo cup domes on them 2 days ago.
Also, against my initial judgement I’ll probably attempt some light LST. Maybe a bend or two. But my main goal here is to just grow them healthy and learn that process first. If I can nail that down first, I’ll feel more comfortable. But again, undecided so far.
Anyway, here’s a couple pics. Looking forward to the responses!
You guys/gals are awesome. Love the info. Love the site.
Wish me luck! Let’s gooooo!!!
