TerpsNThyme's First Grow: Soil OG Kush Autoflower Grow Journal - 2023

[Carcass]

What he said ^^^

Should I move my light closer?

You could safely move the light a bit closer if you want...do you have a lux meter?
If so, a plant that size can handle 15-18k lux-
You can get a lux meter for 15-20 bucks on A-zon if you don't already have one..

 

[TerpsNThyme]

Patience grasshopper!

There's no need to rush moving her. She's doing fine in the solo.

Many say you should move them when you are watering them to run-off and they start consistently drying out from day to day, or something close to that.

She looks healthy!

Thanks brother lol.

What he said ^^^

You could safely move the light a bit closer if you want...do you have a lux meter?
If so, a plant that size can handle 15-18k lux-
You can get a lux meter for 15-20 bucks on A-zon if you don't already have one..

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What he said ^^^

You could safely move the light a bit closer if you want...do you have a lux meter?
If so, a plant that size can handle 15-18k lux-
You can get a lux meter for 15-20 bucks on A-zon if you don't already have one..

i have the Photone app on my phone. It has the lux measurement I’ll test mine today

 

[marcus611a]

Thanks brother lol.

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i have the Photone app on my phone. It has the lux measurement I’ll test mine today

i use that app as well for my ppfd good results cuz i compaired with the specs from my led light manual and pretty much was accurate.

 

[TerpsNThyme]

What he said ^^^

You could safely move the light a bit closer if you want...do you have a lux meter?
If so, a plant that size can handle 15-18k lux-
You can get a lux meter for 15-20 bucks on A-zon if you don't already have one..

I did have a question. Do you run your exhaust constantly? Right now I have mine at full strength running 3 mins on/3 mins off

 

[Roy Growin]

I run 24/7 exhaust
Constantly turning it on and off will dramatically shorten the serviceable lifetime of any electrical appliance anyway
I've tried various airflow combos, 24/7 works best if you have a reasonable ambient temperature

 

[TerpsNThyme]

I run 24/7 exhaust
Constantly turning it on and off will shorten its lifetime anyway
I've tried various airflow combos, 24/7 works best

Thanks Roy. You run it at full speed?

 

[Roy Growin]

Thanks Roy. You run it at full speed?

Yes, the more fresh air/CO2 drawn in the better

 

[TerpsNThyme]

Yes, the more fresh air/CO2 drawn in the better

Rgr that. Thanks again

 

[TerpsNThyme]

I know I’m probably being paranoid but it looks like my leaves are starting to yellow in between the veins. Also should I be able to see roots through the holes in the bottom of my cup? I am using Coast of Maine Seed starter mix

 

[Carcass]

it looks like my leaves are starting to yellow in between the veins.

I see that- I've had a few plants do that same thing- it usually goes away on it's own..I don't know why they do that, but it doesn't seem to indicate a problem.

should I be able to see roots through the holes in the bottom of my cup?

Any day now they should start pokin' out the bottom...

I start seedlings in a clear solo cup, so you can see the roots.
Roots don't like light, so slip the clear cup inside a regular cup, then just pull it out to look at the roots..

 

[TerpsNThyme]

I see that- I've had a few plants do that same thing- it usually goes away on it's own..I don't know why they do that, but it doesn't seem indicate a problem.

Any day now they should start pokin' out the bottom...

I start seedlings in a clear solo cup, so you can see the roots.
Roots don't like light, so slip the clear cup inside a regular cup, then just pull it out to look at the roots..

Yea I read that online today about the leaves. Also I when I watered today I saw a root poking out of one drainage hole.

 

[TerpsNThyme]

Day 16. She’s looking good. I think she’s at 4 nodes if I’m counting them right. Monitoring her drinking schedule to plan transplant to 5 gal fabric pot.

 

[Carcass]

She looks good!
Are you planning on topping her,
or just letting her grow natural?

 

[TerpsNThyme]

She looks good!
Are you planning on topping her,
or just letting her grow natural?

It’s an auto so I didn’t plan on topping it. Was planning on doing some LST though once I transplant

 

[Carcass]

That's probably a good idea- some autos take to topping real well, and some don't...
LST works on everything, and you don't get the "stall" that you'll get with topping...

 

[TerpsNThyme]

She looks good!
Are you planning on topping her,
or just letting her grow

That's probably a good idea- some autos take to topping real well, and some don't...
LST works on everything, and you don't get the "stall" that you'll get with topping...

Yea I think I’ve read enough on it to do it right lol. Should I do it the day I transplant or give it a few days to recover. I know the veg period is pretty short for autos

 

[Carcass]

Id give her one day just to make sure she's not real unhappy about the transplant, then start the LST.

 

[TerpsNThyme]

Id give her one day just to make sure she's not real unhappy about the transplant, then start the LST.

Will do thanks

 

[TerpsNThyme]

Day 17. Transplanted today. She was drinking lots of water in the solo. Hopefully I did it right. Was gentle as I possibly could be. Watered till runoff. How long should I give her to suck up the runoff before I take out what’s left.

 

[TerpsNThyme]

Also what PPFD should I be shooting for at this stage