Poor Man's Grow With Home Depot LED Lighting

[Ricky11]

Week 3
so here's the deal my autos were stunted for the last two weeks and I've been out of my mind trying to figure out why , so I got a pH meter and transplanted them into a smaller container , my pH was at 7 so I added some soil acidifier and got it to roughly 6.5, and low and behold they started to grow again , now I have really low expectations of these plants as two weeks stunted for autos is a long time , and not only that but now I have transplanted them , and will have to transplant again to a larger pot later on so two transplants for two plants that shouldn't be transplanted at all , so here is the progress let's just hope I get a few grams at least.

 

[SmokeLake]

They look much happier I bet you are too!! Congrats and happy growing in my little experience ive come to appreciate autos are not delicate little flowers they are tenacious weeds that even in the hands of a noob like me will grow strong!! Im lookin fwd to some big green updates Ricky!! GrowHard!!

 

[dr.h00k]

...Typically, a lot of people will up pot to final pots shortly after becoming seedlings or right from the get go...what size will your final pots be?...good luck...h00k......

 

[Ricky11]

They look much happier I bet you are too!! Congrats and happy growing in my little experience ive come to appreciate autos are not delicate little flowers they are tenacious weeds that even in the hands of a noob like me will grow strong!! Im lookin fwd to some big green updates Ricky!! GrowHard!!

Thanks , here's hoping they stay strong!

 

[Ricky11]

...Typically, a lot of people will up pot to final pots shortly after becoming seedlings or right from the get go...what size will your final pots be?...good luck...h00k......

I'm going to get some 3 gal and 5 gal fabric pots today , I think these girls will like the three gallons a little better since I already stunted the poor things once.

 

[Ricky11]

So these are the pots I went out and got today , they are 5 gallon which is a shame but they were the only size they had , I'm not sure when to transplant into them so any input or advice would be appreciated.

 

[dr.h00k]

do them ASAP would be my recommendation...and put as much cheap light over them as you can afford...you didn't have great expectations, so some bud, at what ever level is bound to feed the growing urge...Good Luck!...cheerz...h00k......

 

[Ricky11]

do them ASAP would be my recommendation...and put as much cheap light over them as you can afford...you didn't have great expectations, so some bud, at what ever level is bound to feed the growing urge...Good Luck!...cheerz...h00k......

The stems feel kinda weak though and they have only been in those pots for a few days , should I just pop them into the big containers nyways?

 

[dr.h00k]

...personally, I would, but if you're not comfortable with it, give them a few more days...IMHO, the fewer transplants, the better, especially with auto's...I've only done a few and always started them in their final home(5 gallon pail and/or 7 gallon softies)...cheerz...h00k......

 

[SmokeLake]

So these are the pots I went out and got today , they are 5 gallon which is a shame but they were the only size they had , I'm not sure when to transplant into them so any input or advice would be appreciated.

Lookin good Ricky
Be sure to fill them containers full of soil you want good soil depth to accommodate roots, settling and encourage maximum potential. Ive seen a few ppl running half full pots i dont know why... get them into big pots soon as you can and get the transplant stress over with and focus on promoting your roots they are what determines the rest of your plants life!! Keep us posted!!

 

[Amadeus Forzin]

Hope all is well in your world.

Is this grow still alive?

We would love to be updated with some pictures and info.

How about posting a 420 Strain Review?

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I am moving this to Abandoned Journals until we get updates.

Sending you lots of love and positive energy.

 

[Ricky11]

Hope all is well in your world.

Is this grow still alive?

We would love to be updated with some pictures and info.

How about posting a 420 Strain Review?

If you need any help with posting photos, please read our Photo Gallery Tutorial.

I am moving this to Abandoned Journals until we get updates.

Sending you lots of love and positive energy.

This grow is alive just about

 

[BigBearNTexas]

They are alive! Just miniature plants. I think Tead calls them SPOG, a single point of green.

 

[jackstaxx]

From what Ive read on here, 36 inches above soil is a good benchmark. Thats a more or less figure and there are lots of variables.

Is there slow release fertilizer in that soil? If yes you may not need to add any.

I have only grown autos outdoors but @AKgramma has a lot of indoor auto experience. She can advise on how much nutes and when if she stops by. Others will too.

 

[jackstaxx]

So I had posted this in the "introduce yourself" thread and decided it would be better here since I'm going to continuously upload progress and photos,
This is a super budget grow , with only $70 being spent on the room and $60 on the seeds , the seeds are bubblegum and sour kush autoflowering and both from growers choice seeds.
My lights are just cree 120w equivalent LED's bought from home Depot , my soil is just plain old kellogs potting soil.
Germinated Friday 14th December and sprouted Sunday 16th December
The picture here is from Monday the 17th.

is kellogs god to use until my ocean forest comes in in a couple of days?