I guess I will have to look into getting a small chiller. My wife would be pretty upset if I took over the freezer with a bunch of water bottles. She already complains about how much time I spend with “those stupid plants” (her words, not mine). LOL
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WOW! Explosive growth in 24 hrs!
Keep in mind, this is only my second attempt at growing, and my first attempt didn’t go so well. Although I did learn a lot from all of you. So a big thanks to you all!
Having said that, I don’t know what kind of growth to expect. So when I say “explosive growth”, I can only compare to vegetable plants. The difference between yesterday and today is amazing though. I will post updated pics shortly.
Here are today’s stats:
2 days old.
2 1/8" tall.
RH = 72%
Temp = 76.6°
Water temp = 68°
pH = 5.96
Nutes = none
Lighting = 3 23w 6500K spiral CFLs about 6" above the plant.
In addition to the 1/2" growth in height, serated leaves are now clearly visible. She also now has a 1" root extending from the net pot… there were no visible roots yesterday.
Here are today’s pics:
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March 31, 2017
3 days old.
2 1/4" tall.
RH = 72%
Temp = 72.1°
Water temp = 69.5°
pH = 5.88
Nutes = none
Lighting = No change.
Lighting cycle = 18/6 (Has been 18/6 since she sprouted)
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Hey all! Can you tell me if this is ok or what I should do if it’s not?
Seedling seems to be doing well. Only on day 4 here and the tap root is 4.125" (10.48 cm) already, but I’m concerned she is leaning too much. She is only 2.25" (5.72 cm) tall and is leaning .75" (1.9 cm) to the side. The light is 2.25" above the plant.
Here is a pic:
Thanks for any insights you can provide. I just want to make sure everything is ok.
Yes she looks good, looks like she is stretching a little towards the light if using cfl bulbs or fluorescent bulbs you can probably get the light a tad closer @GrowManFitz
Thanks! Yes, I am using CFL bulbs at the moment. 3x 23w 6500K spiral CFLs in a DIY reflector. I have a 600w 12-Band LED with separate veg and bloom switches. I am going to eventually put that in the tent, but thought it would be too much light at this stage. Here are some pics of my DIY relector.
Tent is actually a $30 wardrobe from Ikea which I am about to line with a bunch of Reflectix I had left over from another project.
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Keep me informed on how they do my friend
Will do! She is 5 days old now and looking really good! I was able to train her to stand straight overnight… so no more leaning. 
Her roots are also starting to branch out. Will probably transfer her to the 5 gallon bubbler within the next few days.
Here are today’s pics:
She looks magnesium deficient
How can you tell? I’m not seeing any yellowing between the veins, but I don’t have your experience. I’m not giving her any nutrients or supplements though as I thought you weren’t supposed to do that for the first 2-3 weeks?
@Majiktoker Here’s a close-up I just took. Do you still think she looks magnesium deficient?
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Or potassium you sure how her leaf looks slightly pale yellow around the edges that was a much better picture thanks for that my friend.
Im gonna say potassium, sorry for the confusion and normally your not supposed to but id give her a tiny but not much though
If you have rhino skin mix a 1/4 tsp in a 16 oz spray bottle and mist her or them down who ever look like that
Yea… I see it now. Thanks for catching that! I also took two more close-ups, one under indirect light and one under direct light. I can see it in the one I took under direct light.
Indirect light:
Direct light:
Yea not a problem Thats what im here for
Any idea what could be going on here? I just noticed this. I have not given any nutrients yet as she is only a week old… so I’ve ruled out nutrient burn.
How close is your light and what type of light
I have 4 23w 6500K spiral CFLs about 2" above the canopy. I did raise the lights to 3" as soon as I noticed this.
I would raise your lights about 2" more and watch and see if new growth comes out the same way or nice luscious healthy green color
I am re-evaluating the nutrient burn possibility. I pH’d my water yesterday with a brand I haven’t used before as it was all they had in stock. I just noticed this brand includes supplements. The pH down is 15.0% available phosphate and the pH Up is 16.0% soluable potash. So now I’m leaning towards a phosphate burn. What do you think?
