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GROW-SPACE:
This is the first grow for me. I'm growing in a converted 2-foot x 2-foot closet. I  wired an outlet, vented the space to the attic with a variable speed DC fan, put emergency blankets on the wall, and hung a broad spectrum 95 watt LED for a 2x2 space.

POTTING:
I am using 2 5-gallon buckets with a newb recipe of super soil of sorts. I made my own biochar and charged with worm castings for about 2 1/2 weeks. I used 1/3 of the biochar, apx 1/4 crushed pumice, and the rest is Fox Farm Ocean Forest with a about 2 dozen crushed eggshells and apx 1C sand mixed in. Each bucket can drain into a 14" saucer and each saucer is on an inexpensive plant  stand with wheels to gain access the the pots when needed.

WATER:
I am using de-chlorinated and filtered tap water and an original, large Blumat carrot in each pot fed by a 6-gallon reservoir jug at the same height.

PLANTS:
I had trouble getting my first two seed to Euphoria seeds to germinate using the soak and paper towel method in that the seeds didn't pop. in my second attempt, I planted one Euphoria seed and one Critical Cure seed in coir inside a small coir seedling pots, then placed 1 quart mason jars over each pot as a humidity dome on 12 removed link   On 12/4, the Critical Cure seed has sprouted, but no sign yet of my last Euphoria seed (fingers crossed). With the Critical Cure seedling sprouted and up about an inch, I removed the humidity dome, have air circulating on low, and am lightly watering-in a tiny amount of soil into the top of the coir to give it some nutrients.

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Through germination and into the first sprouting, I am keeping about 76F and 60%RH.

Not gonna lie -- will be disappointed in my last of the three Euphoria seeds does not germinate.

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@im_sparky Hey mate looks like a nice little stealth setup you have there, solid effort in setting that up for yourself. 

In regards to the germination, it can be the most frustrating part of the journey and everyone has a different method, the three key factors you need to ensure are there is that they remain damp, dark and warm. personally I soak my seeds for 24-48 hours until they have sunk, I then get two ceramic plates and some moist paper towel, I will place the seeds in the moist paper towel and place the ceramic plates so the upwards facing rims are facing each other making a sort of plate dome, I then place the plates into a corner of my grow tent that is already at the perfect temperature for growing and within a few days the tap roots have sprouted and they are ready to go into the medium. As I said though everyone is different and uses different methods, some like to use a ziplock back and moist towels but the main three considerations that stay constant are, Dark, Damp and Warm. If you stick to these three things you should have no problems with germination unless the seeds themselves are not viable. Older seeds can take longer to pop and some may need a bit of a hand, so don't get discouraged if they aren't showing any signs within my mentioned timeframes as each seed varies in its response. Hope that helps mate and good luck!!! 

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If a seed doesn't sprout right away I wouldn't throw it away, In my first grow a seed didn't work... I couldn't be bothered to walk to to bin to dump it so I flung the seed in the pot of soil with the seed that did sprout.

A few weeks into veg I saw what looked like a thick blade of grass growing in the pot so I pulled it out....  and just about the same time as I pulled it from the soil I remembered I threw the other seed in the pot, and thats what it was... It was the other seed starting to grow but it was too late by then because I just broke it. So If I get any more that dont work right away im going to keep it in a small pot of soil for a few weeks just incase.

Good luck mate 🙂 

 

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@stootie I have done this myself and smacked myself up the side of the head for it too hahaha just not thinking about it after I threw it in and continued about my business hahaha I tend to double check my notes before I pull anything now just incase hahaha

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Thanks for that feedback -- I will be sure to wait a good while before tossing expensive seeds if I ever run into problems with germination.

 

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DAY 10: I’m playing catch-up on posting. At this point the Critical Cure in coir with a tiny bit of soil is doing great, but my third Euphoria seed is not. This is the third of the packet to not make it. C’est la vie.

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DAY 12: I’ve abandoned the Euphoria and am instead germinating a second Critical cure. It is under the mason jar as a humidity dome. Hopefully 12 days difference in age won’t matter much when it comes to flipping to flower.

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DAY 18: looks as I have waited too long to get the first Critical Cure seedling into soil in that it has had very little nutrition (coir with a tiny top-dressing of soil) and the lowest true leaves are yellowing. No pics — I hurried to get her planted.

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Crossing my fingers for she will fight back strong 💪🏽

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@chokopops Thanks, mate!  I hope she pulls through without being stunted.

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DAY 20: The second Critical Cure seedling is only 8 days old and its roots are breaking through the coir pot. I really went too long with getting the first seedling planted. Live and learn. Time to get this one planted in soil before she goes hungry.

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DAY 23 (DAY 11 for the wee one) both seedlings are in soil, and although the elder seedling is bouncing back, she is not looking great with her lowest true leaves dying, and a deformed upper leaf. I assume this is from the earlier lab just of nutrients due to my delay. Am I right?

The wee one is looking much better than the elder one. 

I gave both pots (20 liter/5 gallons) a light sprinkling of Epsom salts and watered it in, just in case.

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 Here is the elder seedling with some leaf issues (still learning how to use the forum with my mobile).

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 Here is the wee on looking much better than the elder girl.

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I've seen that twisting happen with root damage from fungus gnat larvae.   Not saying that is what it is, just something to think about if you are also seeing gnats. Smile  

Keep at it!  You got this 👍

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@shonuff Thanks for that -- I will keep an eye out for them. I have the yellow sticky traps up as a precaution, but have not collected or seen any yet.  Hopefully it stays that way!

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@im_sparky Those pots can be an issue too mate, they change the pH of the medium around it and it can be unsuitable for seedlings. But dot worry, its just a phase and they will recover Smile You got this bro

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@macky I know peat is acidic. These are coir and not peat. Will these coir pots still change the pH? Thanks!

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@im_sparky yer mate they did for me when i used them. The plants were not happy when the roots grew through them, but they picked up after a while. It may also be the case here.

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@macky good to know -- thanks. I thought I was doing a good thing in being able to plant them in soil without disturbing the roots.

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@im_sparky Great job on using yellow sticky traps.  They are a great first step for your IPM program.

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Hi guys. I actually grew Critical Cure last year. Barney's Farm.  It was fairly tall, going right past my old HPS lights. The buds were finger sized and long. The wife loves the pain relief. She said she had a 70% decrease in pain. This strain is a serious medicine.

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@artmann I am really glad to hear that. I am hoping for some relief myself. Hopefully my first grow will yield at least a little usable bud.

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@artmann BTW, as you can see, I am a new member to Percy's, but let me say welcome!  There is much to like about Percy's, including how helpful and positive everyone is.  Feel free to ask questions, and get a grow diary going when you can.

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Although a Mighty+ is out of my price range this year, an Inkbird is not! This tech should help keep my tiny grow space in line, and the girls happy. Of course, the display is not showing properly in the pic due to the camera’s fast shutter speed with the grow lights on.

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2 of my tents have the inkbirds in them a great addition for sure

 

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@twisted1 right on! I am keeping my growspace at about 78F/25C and 65RH with a fan on low all the time. How does that sound?

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@im_sparky sounds like you've got it under control

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