First Ever Closet Grow Using a 300 Watt CFL - a Bit of Skill and a Lot of Luck!

[newbiedude]

Re: First ever closet grow using a 300 watt CFL, a bit of skill and a lot of luck!

I'll be watching yours close, they're a coupla weeks older than mine, and if I see you runnn into issues with container size I'll prepare to transplant mine.

Wow how strange that we both got it going so close together.

Take all the info you need brother

 

[newbiedude]

Re: First ever closet grow using a 300 watt CFL, a bit of skill and a lot of luck!

Haha, Chumbawumba, Tubthumping. I have no idea what year - but I'll guess... 2000 maybe 2001?

I used to DJ at a nightclub... not really my kind of music, but it was really popular for a bit.

Ten points to you

Wow that's so cool a DJ, bet you get close to a lot of half naked, sweaty women. Lovely stuff. Jealous
dude. My mate dj'ed in London but had to stop because of that thing where you get ringing constantly in your ears. Now he's a top chef so it can't be all bad for him.

 

[jon705]

Re: First ever closet grow using a 300 watt CFL, a bit of skill and a lot of luck!

if I had to guess i'd say that ofending leaf has a nitrogen def with the somewhat uniform yellowing.keep an eye on them,if others start doing the same thing you will have to start feeding them soon. and once the leaf shows a deficiency it will not get better it might even get worse(thanks for the knowledge X )but thats ok doesnt mean the plant is getting worse.just keep an eye on the new growth for signs.

 

[newbiedude]

Re: First ever closet grow using a 300 watt CFL, a bit of skill and a lot of luck!

Guys I just had to show you this. 6 hours since watering.
One word..........................................BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM.

Talk about Spitting feathers, these babies must have been fkin parched
Drink it up you lovely creatures.

 

[newbiedude]

Re: First ever closet grow using a 300 watt CFL, a bit of skill and a lot of luck!

if I had to guess i'd say that ofending leaf has a nitrogen def with the somewhat uniform yellowing.keep an eye on them,if others start doing the same thing you will have to start feeding them soon. and once the leaf shows a deficiency it will not get better it might even get worse(thanks for the knowledge X )but thats ok doesnt mean the plant is getting worse.just keep an eye on the new growth for signs.

Cheers jon, I could see it was a deficiency, just wasn't sure what it's deficient in; however I think the reason it may be showing this is the lack of water, so I'm guessing nute intake would be slowed/stopped which is definitely what happened. Literally for the past 5 days they have grown about a cm!

 

[ajagunle]

Re: First ever closet grow using a 300 watt CFL, a bit of skill and a lot of luck!

Put it this way right now I want to cry.

I know that feeling Glad that's now resolved, pretty amazing virtual coffee shop to pop into

 

[JB42]

Re: First ever closet grow using a 300 watt CFL, a bit of skill and a lot of luck!

You best tie them to something newbiedude! They look like they are going to take off!!

 

[Hozona]

Re: First ever closet grow using a 300 watt CFL, a bit of skill and a lot of luck!

like I said lol...X knows his shit

YES HE DOES!!!!!

 

[mcloadie]

Re: First ever closet grow using a 300 watt CFL, a bit of skill and a lot of luck!

 

[newbiedude]

Re: First ever closet grow using a 300 watt CFL, a bit of skill and a lot of luck!

You best tie them to something newbiedude! They look like they are going to take off!!

He he, they do look like they're reaching for the stars don't they. I'm so pleased with them, the biggest one is near perfect looking. No dodgy leaves, even-dark green colour and lots of bushy growth. Loving it.

 

[newbiedude]

Re: First ever closet grow using a 300 watt CFL, a bit of skill and a lot of luck!

I don't know if I promised a pic or 10 but you're getting them anywho Enjoy, comments very welcome

To explain pics, they go in order so the first 4 are the baby plant, the second 4 pics are the second biggest and obs the last 2 are the Mother beast!

 

[JB42]

Re: First ever closet grow using a 300 watt CFL, a bit of skill and a lot of luck!

Coming together now. When I have over fed mine a little I get them brown spots but they will sort out just keep it simple for now your doing good.

 

[newbiedude]

Re: First ever closet grow using a 300 watt CFL, a bit of skill and a lot of luck!

Coming together now. When I have over fed mine a little I get them brown spots but they will sort out just keep it simple for now your doing good.

Cheers bro. That's great news, I thought they would react to the watering so only time will tell
Thank-you for your support and kind words my friend. I check here at least 3 to 4 times a day just because I love it here.

 

[newbiedude]

Re: First ever closet grow using a 300 watt CFL, a bit of skill and a lot of luck!

I love that last pic

 

[JB42]

Re: First ever closet grow using a 300 watt CFL, a bit of skill and a lot of luck!

Cheers bro. That's great news, I thought they would react to the watering so only time will tell
Thank-you for your support and kind words my friend. I check here at least 3 to 4 times a day just because I love it here.

Haha know what you mean i have 420 on most of the day ha. Your pics will only get better. I got a journal linked below with some soil grows in there, check it out if you like, its in my sig below.

 

[Xlr8]

Re: First ever closet grow using a 300 watt CFL, a bit of skill and a lot of luck!

I guess they were under-watered. I think the mention of the pots still feeling heavy had me ruling that out, but maybe the weight was misleading due to the weight of the soil, root mass, etc.?

If/when you do decide to transplant, don't sweat it too much. They really are resilient, as mcloadie pointed out, and I've yet to lose a plant or even have issues when doing a transplant. For all of our worries and feeling worried about our ladies, the funny thing is - I've seen people literally throw seeds out the window into their back yard, do nothing for them, and end up with giant bushes in their yard. Miwa did this, for one, if you know of Miwa on the forums here. I've heard many similar stories. Mcloadie's advice in post #181 is right on, if you go that route.

Just try to give them a few days in their new larger home before inducing flower if possible. I like at least a week, personally. Our plants can handle almost any shock just fine in veg, but it could slow development in flower.

Always trust your own gut and instincts - all the pics in the world aren't the same as being there, so "nubie" or not, you have the advantage of being there. But, don't be afraid to manhandle them a little. Our ladies are tough biatches who don't mind a little fondling.

So glad that they are perking up!

 

[jon705]

Re: First ever closet grow using a 300 watt CFL, a bit of skill and a lot of luck!

I beat the crap out of mine in veg!

 

[JB42]

Re: First ever closet grow using a 300 watt CFL, a bit of skill and a lot of luck!

I cut mine, snap them, hang them, tie them down, cut their heads off and they love it!! Dirty girls!

 

[mcloadie]

Re: First ever closet grow using a 300 watt CFL, a bit of skill and a lot of luck!

I love that last pic

Once you get your nutrient and water regimen dialed in those plants may lift off, imo I would back off the nutes about 25% for two weeks, make sure their watered and hit em again with nutes ( recommended full feeding dosage ). They look like they are getting good light. Good job doobie!

 

[mcloadie]

Re: First ever closet grow using a 300 watt CFL, a bit of skill and a lot of luck!

I guess they were under-watered. I think the mention of the pots still feeling heavy had me ruling that out, but maybe the weight was misleading due to the weight of the soil, root mass, etc.?

If/when you do decide to transplant, don't sweat it too much. They really are resilient, as mcloadie pointed out, and I've yet to lose a plant or even have issues when doing a transplant. For all of our worries and feeling worried about our ladies, the funny thing is - I've seen people literally throw seeds out the window into their back yard, do nothing for them, and end up with giant bushes in their yard. Miwa did this, for one, if you know of Miwa on the forums here. I've heard many similar stories. Mcloadie's advice in post #181 is right on, if you go that route.

Just try to give them a few days in their new larger home before inducing flower if possible. I like at least a week, personally. Our plants can handle almost any shock just fine in veg, but it could slow development in flower.

Always trust your own gut and instincts - all the pics in the world aren't the same as being there, so "nubie" or not, you have the advantage of being there. But, don't be afraid to manhandle them a little. Our ladies are tough biatches who don't mind a little fondling.

So glad that they are perking up!

Excellent perspective X, They do seem to respond to minor and moderate loving abuse. I am supercropping the shit out of my current victims, and like you said, in veg they go nuts! + reps to you X