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Kinghuffin
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Thanks you've helped a lot I'll keep u updated and I probably will. Have more questions I fear paying pictures because my parents don't know I'm growing I'm about to order my seeds in a couple of weeks.
You should just be honest with your rents bro. Sit down talk to them explain why you feel you need to use cannabis. Be responsible maybe they will listen . Your patents can be your best friends or complete strangers . Hard to see it happen. But good luck
Southerncough
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Why not grow autos and photos at the same time? Reason being is that as an anxious new grower you are your worst enemy.
Meaning that a lot of mistakes can be made out of haste to finally get some product of your own. Do you want to rush it and have a little something to show or take your time and make the most of it? I recommend putting 2 autos in there with 1-2 photos. That way you can take your time with the photos, learn to trim, train, love and nurture them and not feel rushed. Meanwhile, the autos will crank out some goodies for you to enjoy and hold you over until the photos are done, dried, and cured. When the autos are done (60-90 days depending on strain) you'll free up more room for the photos to spread and extra air flow.
Also, (because I'm guilty of this too) try not to do too much at once. My sin is trying to try too many things at once in a small space. Now that I've got enough supply to last me a while I can take my time and focus on quality.
which leads to my next point, more important than space and quantity is quality. You will do better with a quality small garden than with a shitty large one. Too many plants in a small space can lead to tons of headaches if things go wrong. Also, focus on training fewer plants, keeping your dead/dying leaves cleaned up, temperature, humidity AND C02 levels and they will out perform a crowded garden. Good air circulation is a must.
If you focus on quality environment, a small garden will reward you greatly.
I made a ton of mistakes on my last grow and still pulled a pound out of a 2'x4' garden! My first time I had it so packed that branches were tangled between plants and only harvested a few ounces.
Best purchase I've made to date was a thermometer/hygrometer/CO2 monitor off amazon for $90. In a small space you won't need fancy equipment to produce extra CO2, in fact just one $30 exhale bag keeps me around 800ppm all the time (twice the normal/ambient ratio).
Best luck, hope this helps!
Meaning that a lot of mistakes can be made out of haste to finally get some product of your own. Do you want to rush it and have a little something to show or take your time and make the most of it? I recommend putting 2 autos in there with 1-2 photos. That way you can take your time with the photos, learn to trim, train, love and nurture them and not feel rushed. Meanwhile, the autos will crank out some goodies for you to enjoy and hold you over until the photos are done, dried, and cured. When the autos are done (60-90 days depending on strain) you'll free up more room for the photos to spread and extra air flow.
Also, (because I'm guilty of this too) try not to do too much at once. My sin is trying to try too many things at once in a small space. Now that I've got enough supply to last me a while I can take my time and focus on quality.
which leads to my next point, more important than space and quantity is quality. You will do better with a quality small garden than with a shitty large one. Too many plants in a small space can lead to tons of headaches if things go wrong. Also, focus on training fewer plants, keeping your dead/dying leaves cleaned up, temperature, humidity AND C02 levels and they will out perform a crowded garden. Good air circulation is a must.
If you focus on quality environment, a small garden will reward you greatly.
I made a ton of mistakes on my last grow and still pulled a pound out of a 2'x4' garden! My first time I had it so packed that branches were tangled between plants and only harvested a few ounces.
Best purchase I've made to date was a thermometer/hygrometer/CO2 monitor off amazon for $90. In a small space you won't need fancy equipment to produce extra CO2, in fact just one $30 exhale bag keeps me around 800ppm all the time (twice the normal/ambient ratio).
Best luck, hope this helps!
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Kinghuffin
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Ok so with the auto plants when should I start the new lighting cycle? And i need a co2 monitor and regulated?
Southerncough
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dont really need a regulator for a small space. Like I said, I've been using this thing called an exhale bag that works really well.
The best thing you can do is be informed and know what your temp, humidity, and CO2 levels are.
If your CO2 is lower than ambient air (400ppm) your plants may slow down, stop growing or worse. If it's between 600-1200ppm they'll grow vigorously. If your temperature is in the 90's during flower, don't expect dense flowers, etc. remember for flowering we're simulating fall with shorter days and cooler temps. Of course with autos the light doesn't matter as much, but keeping your temp under control will keep your buds tight. If your humidity is too high you're at risk for mildew and/or bud rot. but if it's too low you may have other issues, etc.
For auto strains a lot of people like anything with "blue" in it (blueberry, blue dream, etc.) I like Northern Lights for the warm, mellow high, and some kush's do really well. I like the effect of kush but don't care much for the taste (gas/diesel).
For the lighting cycle on autos you don't have to start anything new. while your photos are still vegging on 18/6 they'll start flowering! Then when your photos still have a month or two left, you're harvesting the autos. They won't get super big or crank out tons of weight, but you'll have something to enjoy while working on the photos.
good luck!
The best thing you can do is be informed and know what your temp, humidity, and CO2 levels are.
If your CO2 is lower than ambient air (400ppm) your plants may slow down, stop growing or worse. If it's between 600-1200ppm they'll grow vigorously. If your temperature is in the 90's during flower, don't expect dense flowers, etc. remember for flowering we're simulating fall with shorter days and cooler temps. Of course with autos the light doesn't matter as much, but keeping your temp under control will keep your buds tight. If your humidity is too high you're at risk for mildew and/or bud rot. but if it's too low you may have other issues, etc.
For auto strains a lot of people like anything with "blue" in it (blueberry, blue dream, etc.) I like Northern Lights for the warm, mellow high, and some kush's do really well. I like the effect of kush but don't care much for the taste (gas/diesel).
For the lighting cycle on autos you don't have to start anything new. while your photos are still vegging on 18/6 they'll start flowering! Then when your photos still have a month or two left, you're harvesting the autos. They won't get super big or crank out tons of weight, but you'll have something to enjoy while working on the photos.
good luck!
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Kinghuffin
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What should the humidity be? And the temp? You said an exhale bag? And exactly what does the r exhale bag do?
Southerncough
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for veg it depends, but in flower in the 30-40% range is ideal. Temp during veg can be 80's-90's, but for flower 70's is ideal.
The exhale bag has some sort of mulch in it that decomposes and releases CO2 for up to a year. I'm all about keeping it easy and that's about as easy as it gets for a small space. Check them out on amazon.
The exhale bag has some sort of mulch in it that decomposes and releases CO2 for up to a year. I'm all about keeping it easy and that's about as easy as it gets for a small space. Check them out on amazon.
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Kinghuffin
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It depends on what in veg and I'm going add that to my cart now on Amazon
Southerncough
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depends on strain and maybe some other stuff. I'd check the forums and see what some other growers are using. I'd say keep it under 60% during veg and you'll be okay. Just don't want to develop mildew on your girls.
I can couch first that it's on my tent to.
