Alright, hello 420 mag community. I've been inspired by reading all of your grow journals here, I wanted to share my first attempt at growing this plant we all enjoy and benefit so greatly from. First I guess I'll start with all the info.
10/22 I started 5 Sensi Kush and 7 THC BOMB seeds from a popular seed retailer. I germinated using The moistened paper towel and ziploc bag method. The seeds must have been pretty fresh as half had popped within 24 hours, the others within another day or so. The one exception being a single THC bomb seed I let it go for 2 weeks. Dissected and it was a pulp of white paste.
10/24 planted all seeds in straight compost moistened but not soggy, placed in 8oz clear solo cups. I checked periodically for sprouts as I had ziploc bags over the cups to decrease moisture loss. Temp during germination is 78 degrees more or less 24 hours daily. I accomplished this by using cfl bulb warmth at the top of my pantry. Within 72-96 hours all seedlings had broken soil. 90% of them did so with no hubbub. 1 I had to gently remove the seed membrane, that seedling is doing great now. All ziplock were removed as seedlings emerged, I only watered very lightly once the top 1/2 inch of compost had dried. Seedlings spent 7-10 days under 3 26w 6500k CFL's.
11/3 seedlings are being transplanted into their potters And going Into the closet. Ill answer some basic questions about that setup here:
What strain is it? Thc Bomb and Sensi Kush regular seeds
Is it Indica, Sativa or Hybrid? What percentages? Thc bomb regulars are sativa dominant 60% I believe??? Sensi Kush Indica dom % unknown
Is it in Veg or Flower stage? Currently under 12/12 from about 2 weeks from seed
If in Flower stage... For how long? 3-4 days
Indoor or outdoor? Indoor
Soil or Hydro? Soil
If soil... what is in your mix? Finished Organic compost from horse manure, plant materials/ scraps etc. mixed 75% with perlite 25%
If soil... What size pot? 15 gallon 3 plants in each potter
Size of light? Currently 8 26w 2700k CFL's and 2 40w 3000k 4ft. Fluoros, expanding up to 24-32 26w within probably 2-3 weeks depending on the girls.
Temp of Room/cab? Lights on 76f-78f/ off 69-70
RH of Room/cab? 38%
PH of media or res? 6.7
Any Pests ? None observed
How often are you watering? As Infrequently as possible, I try to let the top 2 inches start to dry before adding moisture.
Type and strength of ferts used? No nutes added to this point.
11/6 I'll add some photos of the seedlings as of yesterday.
One pic here is from earlier when the first few were coming up.
Most of my girls look like the healthy one, leaves straight looking good.
One however is showing signs of over/under watering with the leaves curling down. Feeling the soil close to the root ball confirmed the soil is a pretty wet, not soggy but still wet. I think I may have given too much water after I got them moved from the solo cups to the potters.
One other problem child is the seedling that is showing some curling along the veins of its new growth. This one started showing some of this curling BEFORE being transplanted, and all the others are looking great.
10/22 I started 5 Sensi Kush and 7 THC BOMB seeds from a popular seed retailer. I germinated using The moistened paper towel and ziploc bag method. The seeds must have been pretty fresh as half had popped within 24 hours, the others within another day or so. The one exception being a single THC bomb seed I let it go for 2 weeks. Dissected and it was a pulp of white paste.
10/24 planted all seeds in straight compost moistened but not soggy, placed in 8oz clear solo cups. I checked periodically for sprouts as I had ziploc bags over the cups to decrease moisture loss. Temp during germination is 78 degrees more or less 24 hours daily. I accomplished this by using cfl bulb warmth at the top of my pantry. Within 72-96 hours all seedlings had broken soil. 90% of them did so with no hubbub. 1 I had to gently remove the seed membrane, that seedling is doing great now. All ziplock were removed as seedlings emerged, I only watered very lightly once the top 1/2 inch of compost had dried. Seedlings spent 7-10 days under 3 26w 6500k CFL's.
11/3 seedlings are being transplanted into their potters And going Into the closet. Ill answer some basic questions about that setup here:
What strain is it? Thc Bomb and Sensi Kush regular seeds
Is it Indica, Sativa or Hybrid? What percentages? Thc bomb regulars are sativa dominant 60% I believe??? Sensi Kush Indica dom % unknown
Is it in Veg or Flower stage? Currently under 12/12 from about 2 weeks from seed
If in Flower stage... For how long? 3-4 days
Indoor or outdoor? Indoor
Soil or Hydro? Soil
If soil... what is in your mix? Finished Organic compost from horse manure, plant materials/ scraps etc. mixed 75% with perlite 25%
If soil... What size pot? 15 gallon 3 plants in each potter
Size of light? Currently 8 26w 2700k CFL's and 2 40w 3000k 4ft. Fluoros, expanding up to 24-32 26w within probably 2-3 weeks depending on the girls.
Temp of Room/cab? Lights on 76f-78f/ off 69-70
RH of Room/cab? 38%
PH of media or res? 6.7
Any Pests ? None observed
How often are you watering? As Infrequently as possible, I try to let the top 2 inches start to dry before adding moisture.
Type and strength of ferts used? No nutes added to this point.
11/6 I'll add some photos of the seedlings as of yesterday.
One pic here is from earlier when the first few were coming up.
Most of my girls look like the healthy one, leaves straight looking good.
One however is showing signs of over/under watering with the leaves curling down. Feeling the soil close to the root ball confirmed the soil is a pretty wet, not soggy but still wet. I think I may have given too much water after I got them moved from the solo cups to the potters.
One other problem child is the seedling that is showing some curling along the veins of its new growth. This one started showing some of this curling BEFORE being transplanted, and all the others are looking great.
