Northern Lights

I'll count this as my first grow, since my "testing the waters" grow was a male. I germinated 3 feminized Northern Lights, all 3 looking good so far. I went for a rather resilient plant for my first go.

Growing in FoxFarm soil, 300w led (have another for once they need it). Currently using my 2x2, but have a 4x4 when they're ready. Timer set for 18-6.

It's been a little over a week since seed, and here we are.





^ Is this purple on the leaves normal for some strains? They're not getting anything but H2O, air, and light. 2/3 have this going on. Temps at 78 lights on, 69-70 lights off. Humidity 50% lights on, 60% lights off.

Cheers!

 

I'll bet they look less purple under white light.
What's the source, and PH of that aforementioned H2O?

 

They do, Ill post a pic under white light. I'm using purified bottled water at the moment, I believe it's deer park. It's about 6-6.4 by itself.

 

She looks good.
Keep doing what you are doing.

 

What sort of yield are you looking for ??

A

 

I don't smoke... I sure wish I could but I have about 1642 days left until I can (but who's counting...) So just enough to supply my wife with some decent bud compared to what's around us (not to mention prices, sheesh.) I'd be happy with 1-2 ounces per plant. She smokes about an oz or 2 per month. So to keep it simple, enough to make her happy and my wallet full .

 

Trust me that's a lot harder than it seems. Plants take 4-6+ months from seed to harvest and that means you will need to constantly have at least 2 female plants flowering and 2 more to replace them when they are done. Any bad luck and you are buying some again, so it's always good to shoot for a little more than you need.

 

Redtails is correct, but if you, take some clones before flip, & your lucky, you may be able to keep going, trouble with that is you may need a 2nd tent, as the clones will want 18_6, but with any sort of luck they'll only be there for 8 weeks, so the 2nd tent wont have to be anything much
There is also some Auto's , that are starting to yield ok, in 70-80 days fom germ, dont use as much space, but yes they are not forgiving, & a mistake in there growing, will cost, i do know of growers using these Auto's, & when the half way mark hits they germ sum more, which can work , because a Auto, will handle 18-6 or 20-4, its entire growing, no need to back off to 12-12, but you cant clone a Auto, so seed will be an expense, all the best for your grow

A

 

I don't mean to under estimate it, I have a 10x8 room if I need to ever upgrade (I just don't plan on it yet because I want some experience first.) I would've planted more, but again- this being my first grow...

I've got like 7 more seeds, if they are autos (which isn't what I asked for... but we'll see) I'll pop em first sign of flower. If not, I'll clone and keep a mother or something of the sorts.

Eventually, when I'm released from this ball and chain of a job I have, I want to definitely get more serious and invest more time into growing (and smoking!) Something about it is just calming and exciting all at the same time.

I appreciate y'alls advice! I'm definitely open for any pointers and such. I wouldn't learn anything if everything goes perfect... or if yall weren't here.

 

I tried to put my 2nd 300w LED in the 2x2 and it just got too dang hot. I have a pretty cheap-o ventilation system, I reckon I'll have to upgrade that if I want more light.

Anyways,



#2 (top right, 2nd to sprout) is on it's own program. It formed only 2 leaves for the 2nd set. I might've gave #1 a tad too much water, but there are about 20 holes in the cup to air it out.

I'll post a picture update about once a week from here on out, unless it's preferred to be a daily thing.

 

Fed them FoxFarm Grow BIG today at 1/4 strength. Going to transplant into 1 gallon containers tomorrow. They're soaking up more than what the solo cups can provide day to day.

 

Decided to go with 2 gallon "smart" pots.

 

Humidity is becoming a factor with these pots (my crappy duct fans don't help either lol)... light on is fine, right around 50-60%. But light off it's about 75-80%. I can't afford a a fancy dehumidifier at the moment, all I have is a "hang-up" desiccant style dehumidifier. I don't think it's much of an issue at the moment, but come flower it may be.

I'm going to let em ride it out for now because around the 1 month mark I'm going to invest in 2 inline fans and a carbon filter. I guess I'll add a dehumidifier to the list . 4x4 tent will go up around that time as well.

Another big thing coming up. I'm going out of town next week for about 2 whole weeks. I've rigged an automated watering system, that I actually have a lot of faith in. I have another post showing the details somewhere on the forum. I'm excited to post the results of that.

Have a great weekend!

 

Well it's been just shy of 3 weeks since seed. Here we are today, looking pretty good. Has anyone ever had plants in veg smell? These smell like skunky chocolate when I stick my head in the tent.





I ended up putting them in the 4x4 today, and installed a vent to the attic. Humidity and temp lowered (78f, 50%), so now I have both 300w Leds running.

 

Have you ever considered using damp rid to help with those humidity levels? I ve used it multiple times in the past with great results. just make sure you have a large grow area. I was using two of them in a small area but it started messing the plants

 

I've looked at it, I've seen it at the hardware store. I'm a bit wary of the chemicals they use in it, doesn't seem consistent based off of reviews I've read. Did you do better off with one?

I've got my eye on a 45$ dehumidifier though, itll be perfect for the 4x4 tent except more maintenance involved with dumping water and what not.

 

I've looked at it, I've seen it at the hardware store. I'm a bit wary of the chemicals they use in it, doesn't seem consistent based off of reviews I've read. Did you do better off with one?

I've got my eye on a 45$ dehumidifier though, itll be perfect for the 4x4 tent except more maintenance involved with dumping water and what not.

 

I forgot to snap some pics before I left... but today I'm headed out of town for a bit. Fingers crossed on my automated watering system. I'll update y'all in 2 weeks!

 

Good luck on the setup lol, & when I used the damp rid, I'd say it worked. I didn't have my grow in an enclosed area at he time so it was pulling water from the whole room, but within a week, the little bucket would be full of water. definitely doesn't work as good as a dehumidifier, but it's better than nothing at all.