Tom Smith's First Indoor Grow With Autos 2017

[farside05]

I would treat it similar. It's another form of soil-less media. It may require a different PH, it dries out quicker than peat does, but both have no nutrients in them.

 

[EastCoastGhost]

Does your soil have any nutrients in it?

No nutrients, soil is nothing special, local potting mix with a little compost mixed.

 

[Jay233]

Yeah, as its almost the end of week 1, in a couple more days i should be at 1/2 strength. Im trying to transition to that by incrementing slowly each day. Coco shouls be similar to your promix isnt it

Although, i dont actually feel too confident in my soil feed knowledge. All i know is to not feed for a couple weeks haha

Do a search for Cutivators coco thread on here. He is a very experienced knowledgeable grower and all you could want to know about growing in coco is in that thread.
LEDRF (neil) on here also has some great info on coco.
I've been growing in strictly coco for about 4 years and low nutes and watering everyday works best. Also a ph meter and ppm pen are essential when growing in coco. Increases in nutrient strength are best measured by ppm rather than units of measure like tsp or ml.
The part about ppm would also apply to your grow Tom. If you are using a ppm/ec meter currently, excellent, if not it would be worth getting one. Different factors can effect ppm such as water and additives so rather than adding two teaspoons of nutes and maybe adding a little calmag, if needed, you can go by the ppm strength of the total mix. Say you add enough nutrients to bring the ppm up to 250 for your plants now you will be able to raise the ppm up to 300 or 350 as they grow instead of just adding another tsp or two. This will be a major factor in avoiding issues with lock out and deficiencies in the future.
Hope that helps

 

[DemonicAngel]

Do a search for Cutivators coco thread on here. He is a very experienced knowledgeable grower and all you could want to know about growing in coco is in that thread.
LEDRF (neil) on here also has some great info on coco.
I've been growing in strictly coco for about 4 years and low nutes and watering everyday works best. Also a ph meter and ppm pen are essential when growing in coco. Increases in nutrient strength are best measured by ppm rather than units of measure like tsp or ml.
The part about ppm would also apply to your grow Tom. If you are using a ppm/ec meter currently, excellent, if not it would be worth getting one. Different factors can effect ppm such as water and additives so rather than adding two teaspoons of nutes and maybe adding a little calmag, if needed, you can go by the ppm strength of the total mix. Say you add enough nutrients to bring the ppm up to 250 for your plants now you will be able to raise the ppm up to 300 or 350 as they grow instead of just adding another tsp or two. This will be a major factor in avoiding issues with lock out and deficiencies in the future.
Hope that helps

He really knows his stuff. I glance at his grows and wow he's really awesome with it

 

[EastCoastGhost]

Do a search for Cutivators coco thread on here. He is a very experienced knowledgeable grower and all you could want to know about growing in coco is in that thread.
LEDRF (neil) on here also has some great info on coco.
I've been growing in strictly coco for about 4 years and low nutes and watering everyday works best. Also a ph meter and ppm pen are essential when growing in coco. Increases in nutrient strength are best measured by ppm rather than units of measure like tsp or ml.
The part about ppm would also apply to your grow Tom. If you are using a ppm/ec meter currently, excellent, if not it would be worth getting one. Different factors can effect ppm such as water and additives so rather than adding two teaspoons of nutes and maybe adding a little calmag, if needed, you can go by the ppm strength of the total mix. Say you add enough nutrients to bring the ppm up to 250 for your plants now you will be able to raise the ppm up to 300 or 350 as they grow instead of just adding another tsp or two. This will be a major factor in avoiding issues with lock out and deficiencies in the future.
Hope that helps

Yea that definitely helps, i was a little unsure about getting one soon or if it was really essential. I will definitely try to get one asap. I have come to understand the more i can learn about nutrients and how to feed my plant rhe better i will be. Are the cheaper ones any good or should i go ahead and pay up for the better brand. Thanks for the info by rhe way.✌

 

[EastCoastGhost]

Subbing along dude! Nice journal! I've got an auto white widow sprout myself. Only on day 5 now though. And by god Let me see your Mars 1200! I bet that thing is a beast! Maybe i missed a psot where you showed your whole setup, but man I'd love a pic of your whole tent if thats alright.

Finally got time to take some pics of my setup. Pretty simple i guess but so far so good.✌

 

[EastCoastGhost]

Got my blueberry photo strain in the tent till it starts to get a little crowded. Then 8 of them will be coming out to go outside.✌

 

[Agemon]

So cool it has a window!!

 

[Jay233]

Lookin good Tom!
That's what's up!

 

[EastCoastGhost]

The girls was dried up so i gave them a drink ( 1/4 strength, i also added calmag at 1/4 strength). Everything is still going good so far. I am thinking about trying a little lst tomorrow. Not nothing to heavy, i just want to maybe bend the top down on the ones i can and let more light down to the lower shoots. The bushy girls i guess i could try to spread the top out a little bit. I will see how it goes. It will be my first time attempting any kind of lst. Only think i have experimented with is supercropping on my outdoor girls last year but im not going to supercrop none of my autos unless its accidentally lol.✌

 

[Jurf]

Awe yeah man. That setup is powerful. That light.. what a beast hahah. Also, loving how you totally mixed and matched all your containers haha. Not sure why it just seems so honest and humble or something.

Thanks for the pics man. Seeing the whole setup always makes me feel like I have a better perspective on things

 

[Jay233]

Looks great Tom. And nice plan to lst. You will be hooked when you see what you can do.
I have played around in the past and found a training method that works best for me and the way I grow and I do the exact same thing everytime....unless I get lazy lol. You will find your favorite way too if you keep experimenting.

 

[EastCoastGhost]

So cool it has a window!!

Yea i love the windows, it has a velcro flap that goes over it if you want them closed.✌

 

[EastCoastGhost]

Lookin good Tom!
That's what's up!

Thanks jay223, so far so good. I just hope everything keeps going smoothly lol.✌

 

[DemonicAngel]

The girls was dried up so i gave them a drink ( 1/4 strength, i also added calmag at 1/4 strength). Everything is still going good so far. I am thinking about trying a little lst tomorrow. Not nothing to heavy, i just want to maybe bend the top down on the ones i can and let more light down to the lower shoots. The bushy girls i guess i could try to spread the top out a little bit. I will see how it goes. It will be my first time attempting any kind of lst. Only think i have experimented with is supercropping on my outdoor girls last year but im not going to supercrop none of my autos unless its accidentally lol.✌

They are looking great! You are doing something good to these ladies. Keep doing what you are doing and before you know it you'll be happy as you possibly can be

 

[EastCoastGhost]

Looks great Tom. And nice plan to lst. You will be hooked when you see what you can do.
I have played around in the past and found a training method that works best for me and the way I grow and I do the exact same thing everytime....unless I get lazy lol. You will find your favorite way too if you keep experimenting.

Yea i was a little hesitate but i figure the only way to learn is jump in and start learning lol.✌

 

[DemonicAngel]

Yea i was a little hesitate but i figure the only way to learn is jump in and start learning lol.✌

That's a good idea lol

 

[Jay233]

Yea i was a little hesitate but i figure the only way to learn is jump in and start learning lol.✌

That's exactly right. I've been through the trial and error part if you would like a couple pointers I have found works good just let me know. Otherwise get in there and start tieing them bitches up lol. You learn the most by doing.

 

[EastCoastGhost]

Yea if you could give me a couple pointers that would be great. That way maybe i would know the best way to go about it.✌

 

[EastCoastGhost]

They are looking great! You are doing something good to these ladies. Keep doing what you are doing and before you know it you'll be happy as you possibly can be

Thanks Demonic Angel, i hope everything keeps going smoothly lol. I really appreciate all the advice. It makes me feel more comfortable knowing i got some experienced growers to turn to.✌