Gg auto first grow

Slimeball1691 · August 30, 2020, 5:25pm

Hey guys, I’m a first time grower and I’d like to get some feedback on my set up. I purchased some gorilla glue auto seeds from ILGM as well as soil and nutrients from a pot for pot. I currently have my seed positioned about 21 in from my grow light which is a VIPARSPECTRA 600W dimmable light @ 40%. If you guys can give a first time grower some tips I’d appreciate it! Thanks!!

Spiney_norman · August 30, 2020, 5:48pm

Welcome to the forum.
Tip #1…Do not over water. Its tempting to want to water em a lot. But they do really well on the dry side.
#2…Watch the seedling close for the first few days. If she starts stretching upward lower the light.
Hope your grow goes well.

Deepsix · August 30, 2020, 5:55pm

@Slimeball1691; welcome to the community. @Spiney_norman has you covered

Slimeball1691 · August 31, 2020, 8:18pm

Question: as far as water is concerned, I water my seed with bottled water but I just received a ph reader and the water is reading at 8.41. Is that good? If not, how can I lower the ph level in the water?

Spiney_norman · August 31, 2020, 8:50pm

Someone suggested you calibrate the meter.
Good advice.

After calibrating if its still high you can use a couple drops of lemon juice (acidic) to lower
or citric acid if you have some

Spiney_norman · August 31, 2020, 8:54pm

https://www.amazon.com/General-Hydroponics-HGC722080-Balanced-Nutrient/dp/B000BNKWZY

Slimeball1691 · August 31, 2020, 9:33pm

I just tested water from my brita and it got it down to about 6.8…that’s ok?

Spiney_norman · August 31, 2020, 9:57pm

6.8 is fine for soil

Slimeball1691 · September 1, 2020, 1:45pm

@dbrn32 this is the one

AloysiusDevadanderAbercrombie · September 1, 2020, 1:50pm

Like Spiney said, 6.8 will work, but optimum is between 6.0 and 6.5.

dbrn32 · September 1, 2020, 1:55pm

image is removed. Need anything else?

Slimeball1691 · September 1, 2020, 2:26pm

No I do not and thank you for your help!

Slimeball1691 · September 1, 2020, 5:00pm

just giving an update on my grow! Feel free to give suggestion at any time. I have the temp at 72.5 degrees with humidity at 62%

Slimeball1691 · September 9, 2020, 11:35am

Hey guys, just wanted to give an update on how my grow is going and to see if you guys have any tips…I started on 8/28 and here are some progress photos since then …(last photo was 9/1)

Here’s 9/2…I had an overwatering problem that I was able to correct by sitting the pellet on a paper towel for two sessions for 30-45 mins

9/4

9/7

Also, in about two days, I have to leave out of town for a week but my roommate will be doing maintenance on the plant(water, lighting) before I leave, am I able to place my pellet into my main pot? I’d like to do it vs my roommate doing it lol