Six9
Well-Known Member
I've been lurking for a month posting random questions, said I'd start my journal when I dropped seeds. I planned to drop last weekend but had a temp setback.. 600w MH was simply too much (heat) for my closet, thus the move to LED. Researched and ordered a Mars II 900w light which arrives tomorrow 06/08.
I was anxious.. I dropped seeds four days ago thinking I'd have time to install the Mars II, but all 5 broke ground yesterday! One strong one was already up to greet me yesterday morning. I promplty put them all under four 24w ccfls, the rest broke ground through the day yesterday. I made the decision to put the four strongest under 10w LED E27 bulbs which I had on hand to use under canopy. So far they seem to like it, stems seem okay, I'm monitoring.
One of the questions I posed in FAQ was White Widow vs. Acapulco Gold for 1st time grower. Everyone recommend WW; but the idea of succeeding with a classic sativa strain for my 1st grow became an obsession! I love a challenge and decided to give it a go. I know there's more to it, I have soft wire for training, am researching FIMMing vs. topping, plan to VEG for only 20-25 days, and feel I have enough vertical room.
Specs:
3' x 3' x 8' closet
Mylar lined
6" adjustable exhaust fan ducting into attic and up chimney box
Connect carbon filter when/if needed
Decent air refresh with air being pulled in from under door crack
75-79F, 50-60% RH.
Germination method - Soaked in 6.0 distilled water for a few hours, then to 50/50 mix of Sunshine #4 and fine vermiculite.
Solo Cups - ugh I used clear ones but am grabbing red ones to drop the clear cups into (holes in both). Transferring to four 5 gallon fabric pots w/Sunshine Mix #4.
Nutes - Fox Farm Soil Trio and Beasite Bloomz, easy for newbie but I'm def interested in organic.
I hate to destroy #5 but don't think I have room for it. I may plant it outside. I'm as ready as I can be. I hope to pull it off. Fingers crossed, belly's rubbed, prayers made. I'll update along the way.
Ugh these sideways pics, bear with me..
I'll add some Mars II installation pics tomorrow. Advice, comments, tips welcome!!
I was anxious.. I dropped seeds four days ago thinking I'd have time to install the Mars II, but all 5 broke ground yesterday! One strong one was already up to greet me yesterday morning. I promplty put them all under four 24w ccfls, the rest broke ground through the day yesterday. I made the decision to put the four strongest under 10w LED E27 bulbs which I had on hand to use under canopy. So far they seem to like it, stems seem okay, I'm monitoring.
One of the questions I posed in FAQ was White Widow vs. Acapulco Gold for 1st time grower. Everyone recommend WW; but the idea of succeeding with a classic sativa strain for my 1st grow became an obsession! I love a challenge and decided to give it a go. I know there's more to it, I have soft wire for training, am researching FIMMing vs. topping, plan to VEG for only 20-25 days, and feel I have enough vertical room.
Specs:
3' x 3' x 8' closet
Mylar lined
6" adjustable exhaust fan ducting into attic and up chimney box
Connect carbon filter when/if needed
Decent air refresh with air being pulled in from under door crack
75-79F, 50-60% RH.
Germination method - Soaked in 6.0 distilled water for a few hours, then to 50/50 mix of Sunshine #4 and fine vermiculite.
Solo Cups - ugh I used clear ones but am grabbing red ones to drop the clear cups into (holes in both). Transferring to four 5 gallon fabric pots w/Sunshine Mix #4.
Nutes - Fox Farm Soil Trio and Beasite Bloomz, easy for newbie but I'm def interested in organic.
I hate to destroy #5 but don't think I have room for it. I may plant it outside. I'm as ready as I can be. I hope to pull it off. Fingers crossed, belly's rubbed, prayers made. I'll update along the way.
Ugh these sideways pics, bear with me..
I'll add some Mars II installation pics tomorrow. Advice, comments, tips welcome!!
