First time grower

[Canadadoes]

Hi all,
As the title states I’m new to this, brand new. I myself do not smoke often at all maybe once in a while. The reason Im starting to grow is;
(a) new hobby
(b) my wife is a heavy smoker
(c) I like a challenge

I have read many threads on the site, seems like there is a lot of extremely knowledgeable people on this site. I’ve already made mistakes and we are 2 weeks into it. Hoping for lots of help from you fine folk.

Setup consists of 40 bag seeds which came from a friends Pineapple Express plant (only germinated a few). The “grow room” is an 8x8 stick built room with 6ft 4 inch head room. The room is lined with 2 inch thick insulation board with white tarp over top. I have an window unit air-conditioner which I’m just using the fan to draw in fresh air and an oscillating tower fan to move air around the room.

The light I purchased was a 3000w LED made by Phlizon. 18-6 schedule

Growing medium is a mixture of Pro-mix HP, organic soil and compost with worm castings. I have the flora series nutrients Which will not be administered for atleast another week or so. I have started 2 in solo cups that broke soil today. Also have 2 in 3 Gallon pots that broke ground 2 weeks ago. Those 2 are approximately 2” tall.

Thanks for reading

-CD

 

[Pbass]

Welcome @Canadadoes I've been running Pineapple Express for the last 3 or so rounds OMG it is so nice! The first three I got were from seed, not topped or trained in 3 gal pots grew short, got about a ounce a piece. Now maybe I didn't get them given to me super sweet condition, but I have since cloned them many times and always top, supercrop and LST and I am over 3oz per plant now in same 3 gal pots. Bit of other experience for ya...CHeers, gl to your grow!

 

[Canadadoes]

Cool, I’m glad to hear you’ve had great outcomes. I’m optimistic and if I could get an oz per plant I would be “over the moon” so to speak. I do plan to LST them since like I said I don’t have lots of headroom. I also plan on transplanting them to 5 gallon when the timing is right. My humidity was low in the room so I went and purchased a humidifier to boost it. Fingers crossed it works out. I don’t plan on topping them THIS time. Maybe on a future grow. Glad to be apart of the community. I wish you all the best on your endeavours.

 

[Backyardigan]

Aloha, and welcome. Don't worry about mistakes, as it's all part of the learning curve. With mistakes comes lessons, now I in the other hand have made a lot of newbie errors, I didn't panic... cannabis is one damned strong AF plant (haha) to my understanding and experience.

Plants looking great so far, have you made a decision on nutes yet, you have 2 more weeks to decide or you could start early as some do. I would love to see pics of setup, that's one of my favourite part... stay hungry for knowledge, get creative with grow setup and spaces...

 

[Billpopy79]

Welcome.
Looks like you have had a good start and have things planned out pretty well.
This place is great for help and ideas.
Happy growing

 

[StoneOtter]

It's a lot of fun Canadadoes and there's no wrong method. Enjoy helping and learning.

 

[Canadadoes]

It's a lot of fun Canadadoes and there's no wrong method. Enjoy helping and learning.

I can see it being really fun, and please call me CD, canadadoes was my father,

@Backyardigan, I’m out and about right now but when I get back home I will take some pictures of the setup, it’s nothing special but it’ll do for now until I can iron out the kinks as far as nutes go, GH flora series but not for a week or 2 is what I’m thinking.

 

[Canadadoes]

1 more thing I will say is, how do you guys occupy your time besides reading? I can’t help myself but go down and check on them all the time. It’s not a bad thing but jeez it’s like watching paint dry, but I can’t help it

 

[Backyardigan]

You don't ever get over that hurdle, as I still do watch my plant do abso-freaking-lutely NOTHING!

 

[BeanTownFan420]

1 more thing I will say is, how do you guys occupy your time besides reading? I can’t help myself but go down and check on them all the time. It’s not a bad thing but jeez it’s like watching paint dry, but I can’t help it

Once you get your perpetual thing going you'll always have fresh bud coming every few weeks so the waiting game changes into your favor trust me after a while you'll get sick of trimming.And i'm always online here occupying my time .

 

[BeanTownFan420]

2 On 24/7

 

[Canadadoes]

@Backyardigan
I just got home and came down to take a couple pictures. Like I said previously it’s nothing special but here they are.

 

[Canadadoes]

@Backyardigan
I just got home and came down to take a couple pictures. Like I said previously it’s nothing special but here they are.

Welcome.
Looks like you have had a good start and have things planned out pretty well.
This place is great for help and ideas.
Happy growing

Thanks, I hope it all turns out okay. Even if it doesn’t it’ll be a learning experience

 

[Silverfox125]

Welcome to the community. Great to have you. You will find lots of good information here.

my advice would be to click on the “helpful links for new members “ in my signature and start a journal when you’re ready. I’d love to follow along. I love first time growers.

silver

 

[Silverfox125]

That’s a nice looking setup. Great job

 

[Canadadoes]

That’s a nice looking setup. Great job

Thank you, framed it up from lumber I had in the yard. Needed heat so I tapped into the furnace and ran ducting over to the room. It’s nothing special but I’ll keep adding to it and tweaking as we progress. I may do a journal.
Thanks for taking the time to stop in and welcoming me
-CD

 

[BeanTownFan420]

@Backyardigan
I just got home and came down to take a couple pictures. Like I said previously it’s nothing special but here they are.

Growing is very special enjoy!

 

[BeanTownFan420]

Do not be afraid to drop the lamp to 18 to 24 inches during veg and during flower 18 to 16 is best.

Two led one hps and window sun.

• BeanTownFan420
• Jan 8, 2020

I'm at 18 inches and the plants love it.

 

[BeanTownFan420]

If this isn't to much light then your fine.

Light reflection day 40

• BeanTownFan420
• Jan 24, 2020

 

[Canadadoes]

Do not be afraid to drop the lamp to 18 to 24 inches during veg and during flower 18 to 16 is best.

Two led one hps and window sun.

• BeanTownFan420
• Jan 8, 2020

I'm at 18 inches and the plants love it.

Maybe I will, I wasnt too sure. Lots of conflicting information on heights in respect to power. The light is a Phlizon 3000w draws 630 actual watts supposedly. lights are off right now so tomorrow I’ll drop down a bit and see how it goes.
Thanks