# First-Time Grower...First time Show-er **URL:** \ **Category:** Seedling\ **Created:** [September 3, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037 "2023-09-03T22:44:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CA2010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b782af/32.png) [@CA2010](https://ilgmforum.com/u/CA2010)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037/1 "2023-09-03T22:44:33Z")
First time grower and I think all is good, so far. But it’s still early (knock on wood)… I planted four Godfather OG seeds in my starter soil and all four germinated and broke the surface of my cups within 4 days. I immediately placed them in my tent and here are the results after 9 days in the tent (as of this morning, September 3rd). Question: is it common to have a seedling look/behave different than others of the same strain? Reason I ask, three of the seedlings look identical (for the most part) but the fourth is shorter and has a darker color to it. Additionally, the leaves seem to be slightly different than the other three plants. Just curious…but other than that, I am loving this new ‘hobby’ and look forward to learning from all of you and reading about your experiences. Thanks! ![image0](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/f/c/e/fcea01a887d47305d5aeed8c161915365c2bf08a.jpeg) ![image1](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/6/d/f/6df0c76169e9fda3a6db2fd264b250b3adb49f64.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Hashtonbutcher](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hashtonbutcher/32/832647_2.png) [@Hashtonbutcher](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hashtonbutcher)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2023, 11:03pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037/2 "2023-09-03T23:03:13Z")
> [@CA2010](#): > > Question: is it common to have a seedling look/behave different than others of the same strain? Howdy CA Welcome Yes it is common to have a seedling look/behave different than others of the same strain. I notice water droplets on leaves, I would avoid spraying leaves. Let your little plants have a wet/dry cycle when watering and keep it away from stem. 👍 ---
**Author:** ![TransplantedFarmgirl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/transplantedfarmgirl/32/578617_2.png) [@TransplantedFarmgirl](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TransplantedFarmgirl)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2023, 11:10pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037/3 "2023-09-03T23:10:29Z")
Welcome to the community! Yep, different strains do different things. Someneed more nitrogen, some more space, some more water, etc. You will learn to read them, and if ya have questions we are here! Plants are looking very healthy at their start, I’ll be taking a peek in every once is a while. 🙂 👍🏼 ---
**Author:** ![Riskguy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/riskguy/32/884243_2.png) [@Riskguy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Riskguy)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2023, 11:18pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037/4 "2023-09-03T23:18:41Z")
Welcome…you are off to a good start. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![DEEPDIVERDAVE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f05b48/32.png) [@DEEPDIVERDAVE](https://ilgmforum.com/u/DEEPDIVERDAVE)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2023, 12:05am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037/5 "2023-09-04T00:05:12Z")
Welcome. Good start. Forum research “dome watering” may provide interesting reading. Seedlings and soil should not be too damp, most times. ---
**Author:** ![CA2010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b782af/32.png) [@CA2010](https://ilgmforum.com/u/CA2010)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2023, 2:12am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037/6 "2023-09-04T02:12:50Z")
Thanks! I haven’t watered these, I only mist (with RO pH 6-ish) the soil to keep it damp. RH is approx. 78 during light and about 55-60 during dark and it seems to be doing really well. It sure is a fun hobby and I’m having a blast with it so far. Thanks for the feedback and the welcome to the community! ---
**Author:** ![CA2010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b782af/32.png) [@CA2010](https://ilgmforum.com/u/CA2010)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2023, 2:14am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037/7 "2023-09-04T02:14:00Z")
Thanks, Riskguy! So far its been a great experience and the forum has been a wealth of knowledge. Looking forward to seeing these plants make it through their life cycle! ---
**Author:** ![CA2010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b782af/32.png) [@CA2010](https://ilgmforum.com/u/CA2010)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2023, 2:15am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037/8 "2023-09-04T02:15:06Z")
Appreciate the welcome and looking forward to more interactions with this forum. I’ve learned a lot simply reading the posts and the responses of everyone here. ---
**Author:** ![Flitme](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/flitme/32/716125_2.png) [@Flitme](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Flitme)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2023, 12:44pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037/9 "2023-09-04T12:44:30Z")
Welcome to the neighborhood 😊. Your ladies are looking great. Wetting the leaves with the light on could burn them. Happy growing 😊✌ ---
**Author:** ![4204life](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/4204life/32/1026577_2.png) [@4204life](https://ilgmforum.com/u/4204life)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037/10 "2023-09-04T14:54:56Z")
Looking good so far. When the leave past the outside of the cup I would transplant. Best of luck to you! ---
**Author:** ![CA2010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b782af/32.png) [@CA2010](https://ilgmforum.com/u/CA2010)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2023, 11:41pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037/11 "2023-09-04T23:41:46Z")
Thanks, 4204life - during afternoon turns I checked the bottom of the cups and I have roots coming out like crazy already. I wasn’t expecting that to happen for a while but it looks like its time to go into the larger pot. ---
**Author:** ![4204life](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/4204life/32/1026577_2.png) [@4204life](https://ilgmforum.com/u/4204life)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2023, 11:57pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037/12 "2023-09-04T23:57:01Z")
My last 2 grows I had to transplant 2 to 3 weeks in. A good root ball is a good start. ---
**Author:** ![CA2010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b782af/32.png) [@CA2010](https://ilgmforum.com/u/CA2010)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2023, 4:09am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037/13 "2023-09-10T04:09:27Z")
Some great progress - transferred them to their larger pots and I think they’re feeling pretty happy. This was from Wednesday, Sept 6: ![image0](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/e/e/2/ee226b44bf63f56b5a9448139800c78f19a26342.jpeg) And this was today: ![image1](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/1/b/e/1beb042c8f54b6dda4b6aec9b30b732c63cc089e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![JaneQP](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/janeqp/32/555131_2.png) [@JaneQP](https://ilgmforum.com/u/JaneQP)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2023, 4:32am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037/14 "2023-09-10T04:32:16Z")
Welcome! You will find a lot of great growers and information here. Feel free to ask any questions you may have and someone will help. I hope you continue to post pictures throughout your grow. Best to you. ---
**Author:** ![CA2010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b782af/32.png) [@CA2010](https://ilgmforum.com/u/CA2010)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2023, 4:51am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037/15 "2023-09-10T04:51:18Z")
Thanks, JaneQP. Everyone has been great and I’ve learned a lot from reading the other posts. Tons of useful knowledge here! ---
**Author:** ![HippieRunner1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hippierunner1/32/706967_2.png) [@HippieRunner1](https://ilgmforum.com/u/HippieRunner1)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2023, 2:13pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037/16 "2023-09-10T14:13:02Z")
Fantastic work on the transplant. Those little laddies will love it here in a week or so. I do things alittle different in the growing community. At this stage in life and due to the transplant I would suggest trimming a few of the leaves. Just cutting the tips off. This will force alittle extra energy underground to help with root production. Many people do this while cloning but is just as effective during this first transplant stage as well. Due to the transplant and being shocked the overall growth will be stunted for a day or two regardless. ![IMG_2693](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/c/c/4/cc4177192dae35b5b92e7c7271047319c9e84ba6.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![CA2010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b782af/32.png) [@CA2010](https://ilgmforum.com/u/CA2010)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2023, 3:04pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037/17 "2023-09-10T15:04:16Z")
HippieRunner1 - thanks for the feedback! I’ve done a ton of research and have never seen this technique used before. You mention it will drive a bit more energy towards root development, but it also stands to reason that it would drive energy to upward growth…? Have you seen benefits there, as well? ---
**Author:** ![HippieRunner1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hippierunner1/32/706967_2.png) [@HippieRunner1](https://ilgmforum.com/u/HippieRunner1)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2023, 3:18pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037/18 "2023-09-10T15:18:44Z")
At a young at it will direct the energy to the roots especially during early transplants. Once the plants at about its fourth node I wouldn’t do it. I have definitely seen positive results over the years. These clones are about to big for this technique but will show you the size I’m talking about. This is at the farm I managed. ![IMG_4445](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/8/b/c/8bc91555651708bfddba2ae1db0c7687d571dcad.jpeg) Here are a few from my home grow. As you can see I use the same technique. ![IMG_0068](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/f/b/1/fb1b6e8dfb641ed66e56ab859e89b345f6c645c8.jpeg) ![IMG_0066](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/7/a/b/7abcc662169039ba5e3f5dc922c4455dbc5d7623.jpeg) Happy farming… ---
**Author:** ![CA2010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b782af/32.png) [@CA2010](https://ilgmforum.com/u/CA2010)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2023, 12:46am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037/19 "2023-09-11T00:46:47Z")
Thanks for the input - always learning new perspectives from everyone here. This board is a great resource for knowledge thanks to folks like you who are willing to share. ---
**Author:** ![CA2010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b782af/32.png) [@CA2010](https://ilgmforum.com/u/CA2010)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2023, 3:59pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037/20 "2023-09-27T15:59:44Z")
Three weeks since transplant, and I am extremely happy with the results. Trying to spread their growth outwards, and keep them relatively low and even with each other. Seems like there’s benefit to exposing the interior of the plants to light, while the larger/longer branches spread outwards (3rd image)…? Question: is there a way to change the labels on this posts? I think this is more appropriate in a grow-log category? Any Admins able to help with this switch? Thanks in advance for your help… ![image0](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/1/3/2/132d035b332ce740b16314d37cb405192558cc91.jpeg) ![image1](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/5/7/9/579e7b344a16385334ea17c950a8eac240186287.jpeg) ![image2](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/7/d/f/7dfd947c8fa3ebf8a21195f9283114fb1a835588.jpeg) [Next page](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-first-time-show-er/105037.md?page=2)