# First time grow log **URL:** \ **Category:** Grow Cycle\ **Tags:** first-grow, indoor-grow\ **Created:** [May 21, 2026, 12:17am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108 "2026-05-21T00:17:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ghostboy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/ghostboy/32/1211447_2.png) [@Ghostboy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Ghostboy)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 12:17am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108/1 "2026-05-21T00:17:24Z")
First time grower, got one seed popped so far outta 10 and started germination about a week ago ![1000000212](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/e/0/4/e04ebc8751f268fc933a312ad09623f280cd5358.jpeg) If anyone wants to hop on to give advice I’m going to be logging this grow ---
**Author:** ![merlin44](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/merlin44/32/1090518_2.png) [@merlin44](https://ilgmforum.com/u/merlin44)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 12:18am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108/2 "2026-05-21T00:18:35Z")
Welcome to the best cannabis cultivation forum on the web! ---
**Author:** ![Storm](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/storm/32/1066086_2.png) [@Storm](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Storm)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 12:44am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108/3 "2026-05-21T00:44:15Z")
Welcome. Make sure to break up that peat pod a little when plant. They can turn to stone and kill a seedling. ---
**Author:** ![Growdoc](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/growdoc/32/1109917_2.png) [@Growdoc](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Growdoc)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 12:47am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108/4 "2026-05-21T00:47:02Z")
Welcome aboard, lots of helpful folks here! Tell us a bit about your setup and media if you don’t mind.👊 ---
**Author:** ![StonedCold13](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/stonedcold13/32/1094279_2.png) [@StonedCold13](https://ilgmforum.com/u/StonedCold13)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 12:48am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108/5 "2026-05-21T00:48:38Z")
Welcome to the Clubhouse and congrats on the pop 👍🏻💚🤘🏻 ---
**Author:** ![Ghostboy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/ghostboy/32/1211447_2.png) [@Ghostboy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Ghostboy)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 1:40am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108/6 "2026-05-21T01:40:36Z")
Thank you I will definitely do that ---
**Author:** ![Ghostboy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/ghostboy/32/1211447_2.png) [@Ghostboy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Ghostboy)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108/7 "2026-05-21T01:54:08Z")
At the moment I’m only using jiffy soil (I do plan on switching to fox farms) and household leds with a lil humidifier, space heater and fan I’m still working on getting all the proper needs if you have any budget friendly suggestions like lights, fans, humidifier, ect lmk I’m open to any suggestions! ![1000000204](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/5/8/e/58eaaf9658fb3673057e5990d77ff0a114215580.jpeg) Don’t mind the other plants I’m also starting garden seedlings that will be moved very shortly ---
**Author:** ![Growdoc](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/growdoc/32/1109917_2.png) [@Growdoc](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Growdoc)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108/8 "2026-05-21T02:03:57Z")
First things I’d recommend getting are PH and EC pens and calibration fluids. You’ll find the most important things in growing are watering properly and PH. EC will allow you to check the strength, or PPMs of your water and feeds, plus runoff. Next would be a good light, shoot for 40-50 watts per square foot of grow space. This will give you enough power to properly flower plants. Be ware of FF soil, several here have had severe PH swings with it. 👍👊 Edit, don’t buy the cheap $10 pens and hope for good results, buy the best you can. ---
**Author:** ![Krista](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/krista/32/1171027_2.png) [@Krista](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Krista)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 3:05am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108/9 "2026-05-21T03:05:54Z")
> [@Ghostboy](#): > > if you have any budget friendly suggestions like lights, fans, humidifier, ect lmk I’m open to any suggestions! What’s your total budget? (Approximately, if you don’t mind me asking) ---
**Author:** ![dbrn32](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dbrn32/32/533801_2.png) [@dbrn32](https://ilgmforum.com/u/dbrn32)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 3:21am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108/10 "2026-05-21T03:21:49Z")
Welcome to the forum! You have some great members here tagging along but feel free to reach out if you need anything. Do you mind if I ask what strain(s) you’re growing? ---
**Author:** ![Ghostboy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/ghostboy/32/1211447_2.png) [@Ghostboy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Ghostboy)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 3:26am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108/12 "2026-05-21T03:26:41Z")
Approximately $250-$350 giving that I’m able to get most stuff I already have household ---
**Author:** ![Ghostboy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/ghostboy/32/1211447_2.png) [@Ghostboy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Ghostboy)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 3:27am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108/13 "2026-05-21T03:27:58Z")
I’m not sure the strain just some bag seed for my first grow ---
**Author:** ![dbrn32](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dbrn32/32/533801_2.png) [@dbrn32](https://ilgmforum.com/u/dbrn32)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 3:41am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108/14 "2026-05-21T03:41:32Z")
No worries! There’s lots of ways to stretch a budget too, will just come down to what you feel is most important. You’ll want a fan to exchange co² depleted warm air inside of your grow with fresh cooler air from outside of your grow constantly. They can be found pretty inexpensively, but if you want something quiet with good speed control price will increase. Do you need a carbon filter to help with scent? Some people don’t but your plants will definitely stink once you get a few weeks into flowering. A circulation fan inside of grow is a good idea too. Doesn’t need to be anything special, just wiggle the plant leaves a couple times per minute. I also agree that tds/ec and ph tester would be a good idea. For your light you said household leds. Are you planning to diy with something like a21 bulbs? ---
**Author:** ![Growmoredank](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/growmoredank/32/837910_2.png) [@Growmoredank](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Growmoredank)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108/15 "2026-05-23T13:50:43Z")
@Ghostboy welcome to the community! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! ---
**Author:** ![Ghostboy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/ghostboy/32/1211447_2.png) [@Ghostboy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Ghostboy)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2026, 7:31am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108/16 "2026-05-25T07:31:46Z")
Sorry about the mix up with grow log #2 I’m just going to be doing updates on this grow log But anyway I have 3 that popped!!! ![1000000236](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/a/f/c/afc302b0aa8a3667ef66d579ecb7097c895144eb.jpeg) I’m going to be ordering some lights from Amazon and a shelf to get it organized and looking good in the grow closet ---
**Author:** ![SausageMahoney](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/sausagemahoney/32/1075204_2.png) [@SausageMahoney](https://ilgmforum.com/u/SausageMahoney)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2026, 7:55am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108/17 "2026-05-25T07:55:46Z")
Welcome to ILGM. Off to a great start. ---
**Author:** ![Ghostboy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/ghostboy/32/1211447_2.png) [@Ghostboy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Ghostboy)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2026, 8:18pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108/18 "2026-05-26T20:18:47Z")
Got them standing up with some makeshift trellis ![1000000240](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/4/8/c/48c884859af71d42f29d66fc26ba466ad5a2b47d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Growdoc](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/growdoc/32/1109917_2.png) [@Growdoc](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Growdoc)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108/19 "2026-05-26T22:25:51Z")
When you transplant them, just bury the stem more and they should be good. Looks like they need more light or move it closer to keep them from stretching .👊 ---
**Author:** ![StonedCold13](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/stonedcold13/32/1094279_2.png) [@StonedCold13](https://ilgmforum.com/u/StonedCold13)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108/20 "2026-05-27T11:54:21Z")
> [@Bury That Stem.........A Short Pictural](https://ilgmforum.com/t/bury-that-stem-a-short-pictural/101198/10): > > Agreed +1cowboy_hat_face 💚🤘🏻 ---
**Author:** ![Growmoredank](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/growmoredank/32/837910_2.png) [@Growmoredank](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Growmoredank)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108/21 "2026-05-27T13:35:45Z")
@Ghostboy I love the straw/wire stem holder! Great idea! I hope you have a wonderful day! [Next page](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grow-log/122108.md?page=2)