Cannabis Forums Message Boards - Medical Marijuana, Cannabis Club, Dispensary, News - Basic Growing http://boards.cannabis.com/ New to growing...then start here. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:04:41 GMT vBulletin 60 http://boards.cannabis.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Cannabis Forums Message Boards - Medical Marijuana, Cannabis Club, Dispensary, News - Basic Growing http://boards.cannabis.com/ Pruning a Big plant small in order to Finish? http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177947-pruning-big-plant-small-order-finish.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:06:50 GMT I have a Big plant outside that has been flowering for 12+ weeks, the smaller buds on the plant are almost done but the large cola's still have a month. I've been cutting off the smaller buds so the large one's will finish faster.

So is it true that cutting cutting my plant smaller will cause it to finish faster? It makes since to me, less fruit to finish means it should finish faster right? ]]> Basic Growing dimondmyne http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177947-pruning-big-plant-small-order-finish.html Water-only organic soil mix http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177906-water-only-organic-soil-mix.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:59:27 GMT Hey guys, was reading this article on an organic soil mix that the author says will allow you to grow an established seedling all the way to harvest, while just adding water (no nutes) the whole way. Was curious if anyone else has read this, tried this, and just thoughts in general on the "water only" concept. Here is the article, definitely sounds like it would be worth a try:

High Times > Subcool’s Super Soil Step-by-Step ]]> Basic Growing ghengis http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177906-water-only-organic-soil-mix.html First time grow seedling question http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177902-first-time-grow-seedling-question.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:14:01 GMT Hi, so this is my first grow and i just wanted to post a pic of my first seedling to make sure that it looks alright; because i noticed a small brown spot on one of the leaves. so any advice or opinion on how it looks would be great :D Hi, so this is my first grow and i just wanted to post a pic of my first seedling to make sure that it looks alright; because i noticed a small brown spot on one of the leaves. so any advice or opinion on how it looks would be great :D
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]]> Basic Growing maldo321 http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177902-first-time-grow-seedling-question.html What to do with a severely abused plant...? http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177896-what-do-severely-abused-plant.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:36:02 GMT One of my ladies had been flowering outdoors for 5 weeks that I had to bring inside because of frosts at night. I wasn't quite finished building and lightproofing my box, so my poor plant was subjected to severe abuse for the next 7 weeks. I at least continued the 12/12 light schedule up until now, but the whole time...it's not lightproof, it's cold in the basement at night, etc.

Anyways, it's been flowering for about 12 weeks total, 5 outside, 7 inside (with severe abuse). Trichs began turning cloudy about 4 weeks ago. Currently, it's 80% cloudy, 20% clear, and 0% amber. It's not growing anymore, there is no new plant growth coming out the top of the colas. The plant is obviously still alive and leaves reaching to the lights, but I believe it's basically just barely getting by, and isn't strong enough to grow.

The problem is the trichs. I like to plants to get at least 50% amber before I harvest (for anxiety and appetite).

I have several successful grows, and know basically what I'm doing. This plant just didn't get the love she deserved. I've never encountered this situation before. I'd like to keep alive in hopes of getting more amber trichs. But I think I may chop it because it's not growing, the trich ratio has been the same for the last 2 weeks, and there isn't even a hint of amber. And I don't want to risk mold growing or anything.

What should I do? ]]> Basic Growing psychodelic http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177896-what-do-severely-abused-plant.html ph for coco? http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177851-ph-coco.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:12:51 GMT Been searching all over trying to find the right answer for this but it seems I cant get a consensus. Always thought 5.6 hydro 6.0 coco 6.5 soil. IM seeing people using 5.6 and less for coco? and I ve been told to rum it as high as 6.5???!!! Opinions? Been searching all over trying to find the right answer for this but it seems I cant get a consensus. Always thought 5.6 hydro 6.0 coco 6.5 soil. IM seeing people using 5.6 and less for coco? and I ve been told to rum it as high as 6.5???!!! Opinions? ]]> Basic Growing altaholic http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177851-ph-coco.html foliar feeding under cfls http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177849-foliar-feeding-under-cfls.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:47:20 GMT Can i do this with lights on? i know its a big no no under HIDS but just wondering i need to get some mag. into my plant asap. Can i do this with lights on? i know its a big no no under HIDS but just wondering i need to get some mag. into my plant asap. ]]> Basic Growing JackdaWack http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177849-foliar-feeding-under-cfls.html MALE or FEMALE preflowers? http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177848-male-female-preflowers.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:29:52 GMT Quick question for every one, are these male or female preflowers? Both pics are of the same plant. " SHE":D has been in flowering for 5 days now. I am having a hard time telling, as i know its still a little early to tell for sure. But my hopes are up and thought maybe some1 here can tell me for sure. Thanks for all your help and replies.:rastasmoke:
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]]> Basic Growing DaReaper http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177848-male-female-preflowers.html Reflector question http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177828-reflector-question.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:53:39 GMT Hi,
I'm getting ready for my first grow. It will be in a 4'x4'x6.5'H grow tent with a 600W HPS. I'd like to get a nice sunsoaker reflector or something, but I know with this set up I'm going to need some sort of air-cooling. I notice the cool-tube reflector, but the actual reflector kinda looks crappy. There's a similar one at HTG Supply that looks to have the same ventilation holes and has a bit better of a reflector. I think that's what I'll be going with.

So, anyway, on to my question. I plan on just running one tube off of the light/reflector with a fan blowing outside the grow tent. So, it will be pulling air into the reflector and exhaust it out of the grow tent. Do you think this would be adequate cooling? I'll also have another exhaust fan in the tent that will be exhausting the tent air... there will be one passive inlet in the tent. Also, I'll probably have a small fan in the tent to circulate air. Do you think this will be adequate ventilation?

I hope it is because my tent will only have 3 x 4-inch vent holes, so I can't really dedicate 2 of them to cooling the lamp and still have adequate ventilation in the main grow chamber. Also, I'll have to find a 6-inch to 4-inch vent reducer, but I'm sure those are easy to find.

Also, I'm curious about putting a HEPA filter or some type of filter in the inlet since it's going to be in a grungy basement. Do you know where I can find those as well as the exhaust fans (4").

Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks! ]]> Basic Growing lampost http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177828-reflector-question.html Good, free online guide for indoor growing? http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177821-good-free-online-guide-indoor-growing.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:20:29 GMT Does anyone know where to find a good, summarized, free online guide for indoor cannabis cultivation.

I've read a lot in the past, but I've never had an opportunity to put that knowledge into motion until now and unfortunately I've forgotten a lot of it. It's way to hard to piece everything together from posts in a message board. So if anyone could steer me to an online guide that would be frickin' awesome!!

Peace,
LP ]]> Basic Growing lampost http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177821-good-free-online-guide-indoor-growing.html Taproot down or up? http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177820-taproot-down-up.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:32:51 GMT I've read conflicting advice on planting a germinated seed. Some say plant taproot down, some say plant taproot up. This article makes a pretty compelling case for planting taproot up, which seems counter intuitive (roots grow down, right?) Anyway, interested in thoughts from some experienced growers. ]]> Basic Growing ghengis http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177820-taproot-down-up.html Seed Question http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177817-seed-question.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:10:06 GMT I have a question, I feel stupid for asking, but i havent grown from seed for a while now.

I have a couple seeds germin and im about to pop them in some rockwool cubes.
My question is this... does the root go up or down in the cube???
I looked in the FAQ's and couldnt find anything....

Thank you ]]> Basic Growing hanayama http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177817-seed-question.html big light to small light http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177797-big-light-small-light.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:07:52 GMT will I cause any stress to my flowering ladies if I take them from their 400 hps and have them under 2 42 watt cfls for 2 days? will I cause any stress to my flowering ladies if I take them from their 400 hps and have them under 2 42 watt cfls for 2 days? ]]> Basic Growing michaelpeg http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177797-big-light-small-light.html Need help with soil mix / feed http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177773-need-help-soil-mix-feed.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:28:34 GMT Basically im just growing 1 plant from seed , its a big buddha cheese so shouldnt be too hard right ? My plant is currently 2 weeks old and is about 3/4 inches tall and and is in a 2 gallon pot using 50% soil 50% Perlite . Questions are :- :How much water per day should i feed it and... Basically im just growing 1 plant from seed , its a big buddha cheese so shouldnt be too hard right ?
My plant is currently 2 weeks old and is about 3/4 inches tall and and is in a 2 gallon pot using 50% soil 50% Perlite .

Questions are :-

:How much water per day should i feed it and at what times are best ?
:Is the soil mix alright lol ?
:Im using a 125 watt eco light grow light , is this enough and does the height away from the plant matter ?? and if so how far away ?

Quite new to growing so what to know what works and doesnt . thanks for any help :)
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]]> Basic Growing chillin2k9 http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177773-need-help-soil-mix-feed.html Growing MJ in the woods? http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177754-growing-mj-woods.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:51:35 GMT So I was thinking of growing a plant in the woods behind my friends house.. should I? So I was thinking of growing a plant in the woods behind my friends house.. should I? ]]> Basic Growing derajybe http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177754-growing-mj-woods.html Inexpensive Soil and Nutes for Grow http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177743-inexpensive-soil-nutes-grow.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:00:02 GMT I know this is a constant Question w/many answers. Almost everything can be purchased @ your local Home Depot, OSH, local Grocery or Nursery)
Here is the list:

Soil- (Pricing Depends on size)
~1 Bag(steralized) Potting soil mix- $4-12
~1 Bag of Perlite- $4-20
~1 Bag of Builder's Sand( make sure not beach sand/no salt)- $5
~1 Bag of Worm Castings- $10-15
Total- $23-52

My mix would be 60%Potting Soil, 15% WormCastings, 15%Perlite and 10% Builder's Sand.

(With this type of soil makeup I was able to water every 3 days instead of every other day or every day.)

Nutes-
~Home Depot carries a line called ALASKA,
Fish Emultion , 5-1-1- $5-8
~Molasses From local Grocer- $3-7
Total- $8-15

This is what I would recommend for a "beginner" grower on a BUDGET to start out on. If you have never gardened in your life, it will still work for you too.

I hope there are many other people who can positively contribute to this thread and I hope Someone out there has found the answers they were looking for.....

Peace and Love brought about by good herb. ]]> Basic Growing M.B.A. http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/177743-inexpensive-soil-nutes-grow.html