Help a beginner out!

Very nice @cheapsweater they look like they are off to a great start!

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Looking good @cheapsweater

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Okay, Day 5 and they are taller, the “stem” seems to be spindly, and the leaves are getting bigger. Haven’t seen 3rd set of leaves appear yet. should i top after 3rd set of real leaves? I do have a fan going so there is some “breeze” but not hurricane force…Am needing to adjust my H2O pH – didn’t i read somewhere that a little white vinegar in a gallon of water would help to bring pH down from 7.5?
otherwise, i hate to say it — it’s hard not to “will” them to grow faster!!! lol Although, i will be ordering the FF trio from eBay later this week or early next week. and no i will not be putting anything on them until the correct time… week 6? but we’ll see how it goes.

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Top after fifth set of true leaves don’t count round leaves or single finger leaves @cheapsweater
@bob31 can we get the topping chart post to her thread sir thanks my friend
Sorry for delayed response I didn’t see post till now
You can tag me by putting the @ symbol in front of screen my name or any one else’s
Happy growing @cheapsweater
:v::cowboy_hat_face:CB

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Sure @Countryboyjvd1971 Here you go brother!

Remember when you start doing the ff nutrients to add them to the water and then check the ph of the mix. Don’t ph the water before adding nutrients as the ff nutrients really drop the pH down @cheapsweater

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@bob31 @Countryboyjvd1971 @Rugar89 @Majiktoker @Niala
Been a week since putting them in the soil. I have first jagged edged leaves and it appears that 1st set of real leaves are starting to come up. My light hasn’t arrived yet so i’m still using the cfl 250w/2700k which is for flowering yes get a better light and we are upgrading our lights as budget constraints allow. Also, i seem to have some pH7 soil. i haven’t watered lately as i don’t want to overwater, so come Sunday i will be watering with water that seems to have about a 5 or 6 pH.
I have a small fan and blow it across them or point up to help ventilate. Still working on a better venting system.
I don’t think i have enough soil in my vessels but they have lots of room for root system. As I said in other post, my stems seem to be a bit skinny. (soil is ph-ing at 7).
My HardHat Rosemary seems to be suffering from some overwatering so I’m trying to dry it out.
That’s the update.

Hi @cheapsweater you really need to give them 6.5 ph water and they will be fine.

Can you post a new pic?

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okay, but i may have to come delete the post. husband is one of those who, well, i had to explain because i worked for the n y s e i had an fbi file and they already know where he’s at. he doesn’t think i should even be conversing on here. LOL
here are pics – we planted them last Thursday morning. as i said, my good light isn’t here yet so – i have had them on 12/12 since planting and am now switching to 14/10 so when good light arrives all is good for about 3 weeks, and ordered pHUP/pHDown and the FF trio for soil (pint size)

having a problem getting pics to rotate…
going to bed… you might attach some some posters to take up space so he won’t see these until i’ve had a chance to delete…lol

Lol @cheapsweater
Might want to get light a little closer to keep them from stretching much more till new light come in ?
Looking good I’m with @bob31 on the ph thing very important to water and feed with proper ph
FYI I posted a few pic this morning on my thread if you’d like to see bud porn today hahahaha
And pic rotation problem try cropping your pics a bit smaller they should post right direction up :+1::cowboy_hat_face:CB
They keep tabs on your personal devices as well
I wouldn’t use a work related computer if the have some type of watch dog program but your personal stuff should be safe
I work for a big player as well in NYC owns many companies on the exchange hahahah and I wouldn’t use my work phone or computer to hang out here cause they monitor everything lol just food for thought I guess

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@Countryboyjvd1971 @bob31 First set of real leaves are starting. Received my nutrient trio (FF Big Bloom, Tiger Bloom, Grow Big) yesterday. Lights have still not arrived but should tomorrow or Thursday.
Here’s a question: on the FF feeding chart, there is a “seedling/transplant” then a “week 1” etc. When is my plant not a seedling? when those first real leaves make a much better showing? Also, on the chart it shows something about sledgehammer flush — is sledgehammer something i buy?
My hardhat Rosemary died, as well as the rosemary… i left it on the ground one night, so i’m sure a cat or coon came by and sprayed it so… but I have some schwag seeds growing that i am using as test subjects for topping/fimming practice.
Otherwise, I’m trying not to sit and “will” them to grow —

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@cheapsweater How’s it going? Did you get an answer on the nutes?

@bob31 not bad… This is week 3 on Thursday. I haven’t seen a response re: nutrients. Girls are showing signs of overwatering, i.e. first leaves are yellow and finger leaves are showing a sign of yellow. Started big bloom today with 1cup each.poured around edges of container. Stems are still spindly in my opinion but with a fan blowing lightly they should fatten up. Light has still not arrived so cancelled eBay order and ordered from another vendor. Hopefully when it gets here they will be happier!

When to start is open to interpretation. I would say start the feeding schedule when you have 4 or 5 true nodes (sets of leaves) And got from there.

Sledgehammer is a flushing agent that FF sells. haven’t used it so…

Yellowing leaves aren’t an indication of overwatering in most cases drooping leaves is over and under watering.

Here is the chart to help you.

How about a pic of what you are seeing?

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Thank you for the chart. Received the new light and it is installed, so hopefully things look better at day 28.Tomorrow is 21 days since putting them in soil. I’m thinking that probably tomorrow they wouldnot be considered “seedlings” as 2nd set of leaves starting, jmo. Soil looks dry but isn’t further down in the container. I watered 1-1/2c each container with BB after I added some straight organic potting soil as I don’t think I had enough in the container. First pic-- furthest one is doing better than the rest.

@cheapsweater looking good and glad you got your light and nutrients
None thing you should cover the clear plastic container your using as a pot roots don’t like light black would be best some people have placed clear containers inside dark ones tho just a FYI looking forward to you updates

@Countryboyjvd1971 Husband will take care of the “dark side” in the morning. I swear that they have grown since installing the new light, and ordered a 2nd one so hopefully next week these babies take off… BTW… Those containers are what my 100 golf balls come in :-}.

They are nice and big from the looks of it
good job on repurposing them :+1:
They will take off under the right lights @cheapsweater woohoo on second light

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@bob31 @Countryboyjvd1971 @hamm
Thursday will be 4 weeks since planting —
1 is taking off, I have 3rd set of leaves beginning, yea me!
3 are looking peeked – but they are slowly growing, the finger leaves are yellow but the true leaves are green but small and are only showing 2nd set of leaves. I’m not worried, yet. 2nd light arrived and the 1 plant seems to respond well, other 3, not so much. Looking into a higher watt light— right now 2 250w with both veg/flower spectrum… I will try to get pics posted when i can take one that is good.
So, next couple of questions —
the extra seeds i purchased, what is the best way to store them until germination?
and well… STML got me… i’ll remember the question and post it.
Happy 4th!

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Usually you want to store them,in a cool dry area

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Majiktoker is correct a cool dry place
If you have a vacuum sealer you could seal them a store in the refrigerator
Do not put in freezer you will damage them
I keep mine it a small tin box in the bags they come in
And keep them in my basement where it temp and humidity controlled @cheapsweater
Happy fourth to you as well :+1::v::cowboy_hat_face:CB

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