My First Time Growing

Radogast;2826435 said:

Smokeater;2826166 said:

I'm trying 1 clone first to see how I do but have 1 seedling and 2 about 8-12 days old in the bookcase, So I'll germinate another seed right away and try to catch up if I'm reading your post correctly. Until I've done a clone I don't trust myself yet to count on it as a for sure plant. Even with all the great info I just want to be sure I'M doing it right. Does the extra seed sound right? It sounds like I'm already behind and will have to catch up.

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Doing it 'right' isn't the question so much as doing it in a way that works for you.

You aren't behind. A wizard is never behind. He arrives exactly when he intends to arrive

Smokeater;2826178 said:

I put the seed in water and will wait until it shows some tap root (usually a day or 2 for me) to put it in a seedling cup. I know I'm behind already (after rereading your post) and just wonder if I should try germinating 2 seeds now? Let me know what you think please. I know it's late (here at least) and will wait until tomorrow for your answer before I start another seed. I also have 1 auto seed if that helps.

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I would NOT go for a second seed right now. It is a lot easier to have 'extra' space than an 'extra' plant. You want to maximize your yield, but you don't want to have to mistreat or kill plants because you have no space.

Take the time to consider the plan that I spelled out (with minor changes from PeeJay's plan)

Do you have enough pots of the right size for 8 plants in the flower tent?
At what size and age will you be transplanting your baby plants into ther final pot? (I take about 30-40 days, but my plants grow slower)
Do you have enough more large and small pots for the plants outside the flower tent?

- You have enough experience to answer these questions!!!


How many days old are the plants that just went into the flower tent?
Will you transplant, water and light future plants about the same way?
Would you be happier with plants a little younger, or older going into the flower tent? (older is larger, but might be too large.)

- You have enough experience to answer these questions too!


Thinking about these things will answer your question about whether and when to plant more seeds.

Also, since you have new girls in the flower tent, in 2-3 days you need to start watching for males or females again.


Feeling overwhelmed yet? Enjoying the challenge and possibilities? Don't panic. You got this

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