Thanks. I may just being having a first timer’s reaction. My temp and humidity is almost identical to yours. What do you feed them? My seeds were inexpensive and I wonder if I should’ve have gone more upper end. My sprouts are 16 days old and don’t look nearly as good as yours.
Mike
What are u growing in? Soil? Coco? Hydro? What kind of light do u have? How strong is it? How many watts? Do u have pH/tds meters? Are u feeding already? What kind of nutes? Do u have any pics at all?
Good morning. I am using what I was told was a high quality potting soil. I have ordered a ph meter which should be here today. As the plants are now over 17 days old My research told me to begin feeding them twice a week at a reduction of 1/2 the amount directed by the plant food. I am using a Miracle grow food. In reading posts to me I should be using a different more unique food none of which brands I can find in my area of Virginia. I have been using distilled water.
I do have photos but for the life of me cannot figure how to post them to this message. I will work on that today.
Thanks for the assist.
Mike
I tried replying through the email with the pictures but that did not go through.
Mike:
A few suggestions.
Try to locate an organic gardening store in your area (NOT one of the big box stores). These stores might also sell hydroponic gardening supplies. Usually you will find organic nutrients there as well. BTW, Miracle Grow is not organic. I used MG in my first grow too (and survived - and so did my plants). Remember these ARE weeds . . . LOL.
I use Soil Organics soil mixed with worm castings, vermiculite, mycorrhizae, and a few other items. Your potting soil is probably ok. During “veg” (usually the first 3 or 4 weeks) your plants need more nitrogen in their nutrient mix. Talk to your local organic gardening store - ummm, do NOT mention what you are growing - just describe your plants situation - they will give you some recommendations. I try not to buy anything at first. I usually come back to the ILGM forums and ask some questions of the more experienced growers, THEN make my decisions.
Finally, you can do some research with some people on YouTube. “Mr. Canuck Grows” for one (quite entertaining). Mr. Canuck has an excellent 5 part series on auto flowers specifically although he is usually growing photoperiods.
You are doing fine. Keep at it. I just finished my 7th grow and set an all time record for harvest weight - an increase of 44% over my previous record. I STILL have a LOT to learn.
Meanwhile, I AM enjoying the fruits of my gardening: 