So I decided to try 2 GG Auto's in these SIP's. I haven't done an Auto in at least 3 years now. I'm using FFOF in one SIP & FF Cultivation Nation 70/30 Coco in the other. I've been contemplating trying
@GeoFlora Nutrients for at least the past year & since I have the Free Sample I won in a contest I figure this is the perfect time to try it out. I'm getting advice From
@Emilya Green on using Geo Flora as she's been using it successfully for quite a while now.
I haven't done a Coco grow in at least 3 years either. At the time I used the complete AN Line Up & that got way too expensive since I was feeding twice per day in Veg & 3 times per day in Bloom. So I ended up switching to soil to lessen my cost. Years have gone by & everything in my grows has changed big time. In case you haven't noticed.... I'm a big fan of
@Mars Hydro lighting. I've had all my best grows using them. I used Mars. Tried about 10 other lights. Went back to Mars. Got way better yields with Mars Hydro.
So here is how I'm starting these GG Auto seeds. These were Freebie Seeds I got with my order from
@Herbies Seeds.
Looking forward to ordering from them again soon. They have some really good strains with pretty decent pricing & some good freebies to top it off. Delivery was fast & flawless too. I'll buy from them again.
So the day before I plant my seeds I prep my buckets. Fill with Soil or Coco & Perlite. Cultivation is already 70% Coco & 30% Perlite so I didn't need to mix any in.
Then I pour a gallon of water that sat out at least 24 hours into the soil. Wish I would have added Cal-Mag for the initial soil/coco wetting; but overlooked it. Soil probably doesn't need it; but I remember Coco using a lot of Cal-Mag all through the grow. But Emilya says I probably wont need Cal-Mag when using Geo Flora Nutrients so I'll take her word for it.
Now that my soil is good & moist (actually slightly wet) I let my buckets sit over night before I plant the seed. Give the water a chance to drain down some so I don't drown my seeds.
So, about 24 hours later I plant my seeds. GG Auto's courtesy of Herbies Seeds.
I use a Marker or something similar & poke a hole in the soil about 1/4" - 1/2" down.
Drop my seed in the hole & cover it.
Now to wait for them to sprout. I usually wont need to water for 5-7 days. When I do water next time I will also fill my res. My next watering will have the Top Dressing of Geo Flora Nutes so I will Top water that in.
I'm starting these 2 gals off in my 2x4 tent under the Mars Hydro SP3000 @40%.
Once I get the Cherry on Tops harvested I'll move the Aurora in the shed to the tent with the other one. These 2 Auto's will then go to the shed on a 20/4 light schedule. All my Auto grows in the past were 18/6. I wanted to try 20/4 once to see how that is.
So for now.... it's a waiting game, but shouldn't be long till these ladies pop their little heads up.