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[NoMoCash4Grass]

My very first grow, very nervous, to the point of hypervigilance(I know that doesn't help!!!) I have a 4x4x6.5 tent(in a spare bedroom), air-cooled 600w lighting system, with a ballast(dimmer that can be adjusted to 250w 400w & 600w, and bc its in a private residence, a carbon filter/w 6" inline fan. I have the fan blowing air through the light(in an effort to minimize the heat/temps), the room is air-conditioned. I received some Freebies frm Attitude Seed Bank(feminzed photo-period) and planted them several days after. All of 'em have sprouted...Before the autos reach the point of flowering, I plan to have another tent/lighting system in place. Right now I have them under the light 24hrs @ 2' away from the light... Planted 'em in OF and sprayed 'em with RO water. Other than that guys, I'm learning, experimenting, with the hopes of having a successful crop within the next couple of months. Anxiety, PTSD, and debilitating arthritis, and NOT the least bit interested in taking the pharmaceuticals pushed by psych's and PCP's... At the end of the day, I simply can not afford to continue spending the money that has been spent for the ONLY remedy for what ails me

I decided to introduce myself after a week of lurking not knowing if I could trust that this wasn't a sting operation After reading through countless threads and journals, I am confident that I am in the right place

 

[NoMoCash4Grass]

OMG I didn't think it was gonna post as a "poll question"! I am truly sorry... I thought it was giving the option to ask a question as well as introduce oneself

 

[pyrokev]

TO AFN BRO There are a lot of great grower's here, and they will help you along your way.

 

[briman]

Welcome NoMO! Sounds like a great setup! Dont worry about the poll. We have a great site, with lots of information and people to help! Need anything, let me know. My only concern for your gear is the OF. It tends to come with a low ph out of the bag and drops off about mid grow into the mid 5's. I would look at getting some dolomite lime and an accurate 8 soil probe and take the guesswork out of the equation and never have to worry about ph again! Dolomite lime will help bring up the soils ph to a good level. Dolomite takes about 7-10 days to really help, so do keep an eye on things. I water at 6.4 and as the medium dries out, the ph soils ph goes up from 6.4-6.7 making the plant uptake through the whole "sweetspot" range. Good luck on your grow!

 

[epenguin]

Welcome my friend.......eP.

 

[NoMoCash4Grass]

TO AFN BRO There are a lot of great grower's here, and they will help you along your way.

Thanks pyrokev

 

[pyrokev]

I Use OF and my PH is always good

 

[NoMoCash4Grass]

Welcome NoMO! Sounds like a great setup! Dont worry about the poll. We have a great site, with lots of information and people to help! Need anything, let me know. My only concern for your gear is the OF. It tends to come with a low ph out of the bag and drops off about mid grow into the mid 5's. I would look at getting some dolomite lime and an accurate 8 soil probe and take the guesswork out of the equation and never have to worry about ph again! Dolomite lime will help bring up the soils ph to a good level. Dolomite takes about 7-10 days to really help, so do keep an eye on things. I water at 6.4 and as the medium dries out, the ph soils ph goes up from 6.4-6.7 making the plant uptake through the whole "sweetspot" range. Good luck on your grow!

briman... and thx for these helpful tips

 

[Renaissance Redneck]

A belated Welcome to the Family, NoMo!
Amen and X10 what Briman said regarding soil and pH levels.
Happy Growing!

 

[tobe]

@NoMoCash4Grass
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