They look great 
the best tip I can give you is to be very careful not to overwater and soak down that soil, especially as it looks a bit dense. At this early stage the plants don't drink much and the soil only needs a bit of 'touching up' now and then- a few dribbles here and there- whatever it takes to get it moist without soaking it. Though, since you got this far you probably don't need that tip. 
the best tip I can give you is to be very careful not to overwater and soak down that soil, especially as it looks a bit dense. At this early stage the plants don't drink much and the soil only needs a bit of 'touching up' now and then- a few dribbles here and there- whatever it takes to get it moist without soaking it. Though, since you got this far you probably don't need that tip. 
millertm
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Look good. Just don't over water at this stage.
800w HPS 1st grow. Millertm's - Girl Scout/Cinex - Grow Journal - 4'x4'x6.8' Tent - 2015
800w HPS 1st grow. Millertm's - Girl Scout/Cinex - Grow Journal - 4'x4'x6.8' Tent - 2015
Smitty Werben
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Biggest noob mistake I see on here is doing too much at this early stage of the game such as over watering, feeding, transplanting and even LST.
Get a cup just like the one you have your ladies in and fill it with the same amount of dirt. Every once and a while lift up your ladies cups and the empty one, use the empty one as a reference of when to water.
I've moved on from my beer cup days but when I did use them, I waited until the root mass filled the whole cup before transplanting. Less stress.
No Nutes or LST until she's out of the cup.
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Get a cup just like the one you have your ladies in and fill it with the same amount of dirt. Every once and a while lift up your ladies cups and the empty one, use the empty one as a reference of when to water.
I've moved on from my beer cup days but when I did use them, I waited until the root mass filled the whole cup before transplanting. Less stress.
No Nutes or LST until she's out of the cup.
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Smitty Werben
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How big do you want to get them? What are your expectations for this grow I guess is what I'm asking.
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Thank you for your input as well as your tips. Quick question, how do you know the plants are being given too much water besides the fact that the soil in the picture is really moist and dense? Does the plant show any signs of overwatering?
To answer your question:
a) I don't want the plants too big, and I am really not focusing on my expectations as much as what I should be doing and the right techniques to apply. This is a learning trial for me and I very much enjoy the growing process.
To answer your question:
a) I don't want the plants too big, and I am really not focusing on my expectations as much as what I should be doing and the right techniques to apply. This is a learning trial for me and I very much enjoy the growing process.
Probably the easiest way to explain re the watering question is to give you this link -
What is the "lift the pot" method?
IMO this is by far the best way to judge when water
What is the "lift the pot" method?
IMO this is by far the best way to judge when water
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Smitty Werben
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Do you have your lights on 24/0 or 18/6?
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Smitty Werben
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If running 18-6 or 12-12 I found my ladies leafs have always drooped slightly when the the lights are off. So when you turn the lights on they still appear drooped until they "Wake up". Just my observation over my last few grows.
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Smitty Werben
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Thats a huge debate amongst growers and I don't want your thread to turn into that. This is what I've observed:
If you have heat issues or wanna save money go with 18/6
If you don't give a fuck like me, run 24/0
Depending on where you're set up, location also MAY play a role in what you choose. If you have a room built or a tent set up in a garage and you bring in outside air when it gets cold at night, you may be forced to run 24/0 to keep your temps up and constant. Also a good way to avoid using a heater.
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irishredneck
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What kind of soil are you using? And what is your water quality like? The reason I'm asking is the way the sprout leaves look there could be your water might be hard or heavy on chlorine
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I'm using regular potting soil, nothing special. I haven't tested my water quality yet, I just recently purchased a tester online and I'm awaiting it's arrival. I've been using tap water, what is your opinion on using bottled water?
irishredneck
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Distilled and r/o are the best to use and you can buy larger quantities cheaper keep your calmag handy though using those 2 types of water will only have very little if any in it I found it easiest for me to add the calmag to 80-120 ppm to start then add the rest of your nutes as directed
Smitty Werben
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Online you should be able to find a water quality report for your area provided by your local utilities company
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irishredneck
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Some places even mail it to you once a year
