3 wks old

ftcarer · Post by **ftcarer** » Sun 18th Jul 2010 11:48 am

3wks old now , will be moving into their new home this week

2x Red Cherry Berry & 1 x Wappa

joeuk · Post by **joeuk** » Sun 18th Jul 2010 12:19 pm

good pic mate you want get a flourocent rite over them that end ones stretchin a bit to much

ftcarer · Post by **ftcarer** » Sun 18th Jul 2010 12:50 pm

all help and ideas appreciated mate , they will be under a 250w hps by the end of the week

USbongLord · Post by **USbongLord** » Sun 18th Jul 2010 05:04 pm

vermiculite and perlite please....thank you

bluelaru · Post by **bluelaru** » Sun 18th Jul 2010 06:48 pm

Sphagnum Peat moss ... added to what BONG said

The lighter you can make the weight of the dirt

Uncle Ron · Post by **Uncle Ron** » Mon 19th Jul 2010 05:05 am

Hey ftcarer,

They are looking pretty good; stiff stalks; nice coloring; no noticeable leaf disfigurement. I've never heard of these strains, but looking at the leaves I would guess them to be Indica dominant?

I see that they have just popped the second multi-leafed internode. I typically put my Indica dominant girls into veg after the 6th or 7th internode, 5th if a Sativa. With Indicas, I usually cut off the bottom two branches either just before or just after placing them into flowering. I trim off these branches because they receive the least bit of light and typically under-produce, therefore I consider them to be nutrient and oxygen thieves.

joeuk might have something with light distance, you might want to consider placing the lights a little closer to slow down stretching. If you are using CFL's, you can almost let them touch. Just make sure the temps don't exceed 90F (shouldn't with most CFL's) or the plant may start to burn. May I suggest thinking about purchasing a 250W Metal Halide bulb for vegging. The better the light source, the better the results, all things considered.

Also mentioned is the growing medium you seem to be using. I agree that a mixture including vermiculite or perlite or sphagnum peat moss, or cocos may be the way to go. The point(s) about using the materials mentioned is that they enable better oxygenation of the roots, moisture retention properties, and root growth.

Happy farming and keep us posted.

ftcarer · Post by **ftcarer** » Mon 19th Jul 2010 09:45 am

@ USBL , Perlite , check

got a nice big bag ready for the nxt pots , wasn't sure wether it would adversely affect the plants if i messed around with them/the pots they were in , so didn't

Decent enough light , check

250w hps as ive already said.
Sunlight has got them this far but I know they need more + there has been far to much oinking going on round here for them to stay on the windowsill for much longer.

@ DUR , both indica yes & both chosen for what they will hopefully do as much as saving us from whats on offer

+ I had read that they are both fairly easy to grow .

Uncle Ron · Post by **Uncle Ron** » Mon 19th Jul 2010 02:15 pm

Natural light so far, nice. Forget about my comment about the CFL.

I typically go from seed to harvest without transplanting, using 7.5L/2Gal containers from start to finish. I typically buy seeds from the Dutch Passion Seed Company, so I don't worry about germination rates (reputable source) or males (feminized seeds only). I did have a Super Haze hermie a couple of years ago, but that's about it.

Take care when transplanting, root shock and all that.

ftcarer · Post by **ftcarer** » Tue 20th Jul 2010 02:17 pm

Cock

so yesterday set everything up took our time , all looking good , put the bulb in , SFA

so checked everything including plug sockets all working properly , bulb f'd

went to shop today , got new bulb, re-checked everthing once home all good , plug bulb in , NOTHING , bulb f'd WTF!!! , luckily shop have agreed to a swap for a new bulb

, am i missing somethig or are these bulbs just annoying little shits

hardboiled · Post by **hardboiled** » Tue 20th Jul 2010 03:31 pm

Bulbs are pretty straightforward.

You say power's ok at the outlet, and the bulb is ok. That leaves either the ballast, or the socket.

It's got to be one of these I'd guess.

Uncle Ron · Post by **Uncle Ron** » Tue 20th Jul 2010 10:35 pm

Next time this happens, bring the entire rig (ballast, wiring, lamp) into the shop and let them have a look at it.

Also, under no circumstances (all things considered) handle the bulb with bare hands. The oils from our skin can harm the glass when super heated.

ftcarer · Post by **ftcarer** » Wed 21st Jul 2010 08:03 am

Checked everything with a volt meter , all registering as working/power coming through , but the bulb just wouldn't light

swapping the bulb today so fingers crossed

Uncle Ron · Post by **Uncle Ron** » Wed 21st Jul 2010 11:07 am

If the bulb isn't lighting up, fortunately finding the cause is simple, yeah right (sarcasm). One or more of the following is bad - the wiring, the ballast, the socket, or the bulb. You stated that you checked everything with a volt meter, that's a start. When you plug into the mains, does the ballast emit a vibrating sound? If not, there's one problem. Did you test the system when it was plugged in, specifically the socket? If everything you tested is nominal, then the only thing remaining is the bulb. Which brand name of bulb are you using? Could be a quality control issue. Ask the shop to test the bulb, ie.. plug it in and light it up.

If you still find that nothing works, may I suggest stamp collecting?

Hang in there, a solution will come after the next joint.

ftcarer · Post by **ftcarer** » Wed 21st Jul 2010 02:27 pm

The ballast is like a ninja , silent as fuck

so you may be on to something there

ive mailed the seller so i'm waiting to see what he says about replacing parts . The first bulb was a Sylvania the second a Powerplant

Uncle Ron · Post by **Uncle Ron** » Thu 22nd Jul 2010 07:11 am

As for bulbs, they are both quality brand names so you shouldn't have any problems.
The ballast is like a ninja, uh oh. No sound, no vibration, and my guess is that it remains cool to the touch? If so, yep, bad ballast. *^(*&E%_W$_ all to hell.

or

Keep us posted.

PS - Something to think about is to keep a grow journal. I have written one for every crop I have grown and refer to them whenever I start a new crop. For the most part, it helps me keep track of what works and what doesn't, lessons learned and all that. I believe that writing journals and using them as a reference has helped me to grow more efficiently, ie... lowered the cost of growing from 4e per gram to less than 1e per gram. Something to think about.