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[MEGA]Community Growing advice, tips, tricks, & experiences Part 5 (2012-2013)

Artificial Emotion said:
By the sounds of it it's a mineral salt fertilizer, so yes it will harm the beneficial microbes in the soil. Organic nutrients need the bacteria and fungi in the soil to break them down to release plant-available nutrients that can be easily absorbed and if you use mineral salt fertilizers to hijack this process and mainline nutrients then you will disrupt the process involved in the breakdown of organic nutrients.

I would get an organic fertilizer with NPK values balanced for cannabis growing. Something like Biobizz fishmix is perfect and will make the beneficial microorganisms go crazy with life as well as giving great tasting buds. You won't necessarily yield any more with non-organic fertilizers and in my opinion it goes against the whole ethos of growing organically. For me I prefer to stick to either organic or hydro, not a mixture of the two but that's just my opinion and you may feel differently.
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Thanks for the input man. Yeah I know that organic is the way to go, but I didn't when I bought the nutes lol. I think I'll just put them on craigslist or something for cheap.

And if I was gonna go with an organic fertilizer, I'd probably use seabird guano or something similar. I can buy that shit for like 2.50 a pound :D
 
Sooo

i think i have nute burn. I have veiny lines of light green [ almost yellow ] on a few of my leaves, some of the newer leaves are a lighter colour too...

doesnt exactly conform to the images of nute burn that i've seen and dont think it started at the tips [ although not 100% sure on that ]

but as i [ stupidly ] did some experimenting with nutes [ the strain alegedly can take high levels ] i'm thinking nute burn is most likely

so my question is....

what if i do nothing about it ? soaking the soil isnt a practical option as i'd struggle to get it dry this time of year [ its a big pot dont think central heating would be enough somehow ]

is doing nothing an option ?
it would be my prefered choice

ps - have googled this just know theres some experienced types on BL so thought i' d ask

thanks
 
justinsayno said:
Sooo

i think i have nute burn. I have veiny lines of light green [ almost yellow ] on a few of my leaves, some of the newer leaves are a lighter colour too...

doesnt exactly conform to the images of nute burn that i've seen and dont think it started at the tips [ although not 100% sure on that ]

but as i [ stupidly ] did some experimenting with nutes [ the strain alegedly can take high levels ] i'm thinking nute burn is most likely

so my question is....

what if i do nothing about it ? soaking the soil isnt a practical option as i'd struggle to get it dry this time of year [ its a big pot dont think central heating would be enough somehow ]

is doing nothing an option ?
it would be my prefered choice

ps - have googled this just know theres some experienced types on BL so thought i' d ask

thanks
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Nute burn first appears on the tips of the leaves. What you have sounds like a deficiency, maybe of a micronutrient?
Or maybe your pH is locking out some of what you are trying to feed the plant. Is your pH between 6.5 and 7? 6.5-6.8 being ideal for soil mediums.

Pictures help :)
 
^ dagnamit! :)

probably wont be able to buy a ph meter till after xmas [ i know they're not expensive but i have other comitments and i'm trying to accumulate what i need slowly, this for me is just a hobby and was trying to keep it low-tec ]

assuming i do have PH problems......would the treatment still be soaking the soil ?


and i'd love to show you a pic but dont have any kind of online thing i can link to, and cant find anything on google that looks like mine.
 
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[GROWING MARYJAWANAANANANA] <- lol. But srsly help.

OK FOLKS HERES WHUT IT IZ.

I have 5 years of smoking weed experience / knowledge

I have basic knowledge of growing without experience

I've seen my friends grow and semi-teach me basically how its done

I've read articles on growing for about 1 week now

For starters : Does growing legal plants like flowers and vegetables:! help you grow weed better? and learn from experience what works and what doesn't (example : soil. watering. etc.)

OR.....

Would just starting out with a couple dozen bags of seeds and just plow right in with 1 plant and grow for about 5-8 months.

OR.... should I get different strains of seeds and practice with multiple plants?
 
Are you talking about growin outdoor from seed? That's pretty damn easy if you have good seeds and a good spot with sun! I've never done indoor plants and am not really qualified to speak on that, but there's a million different variables to that....Are you trying to grow top notch or just above average stuff to smoke?

It's winter in the northern hemisphere, soo...
 
justinsayno said:
^ dagnamit! :)

probably wont be able to buy a ph meter till after xmas [ i know they're not expensive but i have other comitments and i'm trying to accumulate what i need slowly, this for me is just a hobby and was trying to keep it low-tec ]

assuming i do have PH problems......would the treatment still be soaking the soil ?




and i'd love to show you a pic but dont have any kind of online thing i can link to, and cant find anything on google that looks like mine.
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Don't soak the soil. Water only as normal. Wait until you have a ph meter to continue any feeding.
 
Hey guys, I got a friend who has a small plant he is growing outdoors that is about 4 or 5 weeks old he just got from an acquiantance. No idea what the strain is. Anyway, he has it planted in a pot that is basically 60-65cm by maybe 40cm (I am guessing here) and probably 40cm or so deep. He isn't using any fertiliser or plant feeder but he used blood and bone and compost in the soil he planted it in. The lower leaves on the plant are paler in colour than the higher leaves and they seem to have spots or streaks on them that are almost yellow.

Anyway, I am basically just wondering what might be causing those lower leaves to be paler and exhibit signs like I described? I am guessing it is some kind of nutrient imbalance. If anyone has tips to fix this I would appreciate it.

Also, I know what he has going is probably a pretty shitty set up and neither he nor I really expect a huge yield out of it. I was just wondering if there are any small (preferably inexpensive) modifications that some experienced growers could suggest that might improve the yield and or quality of the end product?

I do apologise for such noob questions, it really isn't my plant and it is years since I read anything about growing. My time is pretty limited right now and I am just trying to help a friend out, any input at all would be highly appreciated! Thanks guys! :)
 
Yeah, I'm not some big weed grower or anything, but a good strain, a good spot with sunlight, water and a little maintenance is all it really takes to grow outdoor!
 
drug_mentor said:
Hey guys, I got a friend who has a small plant he is growing outdoors that is about 4 or 5 weeks old he just got from an acquiantance. No idea what the strain is. Anyway, he has it planted in a pot that is basically 60-65cm by maybe 40cm (I am guessing here) and probably 40cm or so deep. He isn't using any fertiliser or plant feeder but he used blood and bone and compost in the soil he planted it in. The lower leaves on the plant are paler in colour than the higher leaves and they seem to have spots or streaks on them that are almost yellow.

Anyway, I am basically just wondering what might be causing those lower leaves to be paler and exhibit signs like I described? I am guessing it is some kind of nutrient imbalance. If anyone has tips to fix this I would appreciate it.

Also, I know what he has going is probably a pretty shitty set up and neither he nor I really expect a huge yield out of it. I was just wondering if there are any small (preferably inexpensive) modifications that some experienced growers could suggest that might improve the yield and or quality of the end product?

I do apologise for such noob questions, it really isn't my plant and it is years since I read anything about growing. My time is pretty limited right now and I am just trying to help a friend out, any input at all would be highly appreciated! Thanks guys! :)
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I would tell your friend not to use FBB for container growing. If he's growing in the ground, in the actual natural soil, then yes, it's a good fertilizer to use but it doesn't lend itself well to container growing at all in my experience. Even when it's used in the ground you need to dig it into the soil way way before planting so it has enough time to break down naturally into plant available nutrients that the plant can use.

I can suggest a good alternative organic nutrient if that's what you're looking for but the way he's going I'm not surprised he's having nutrient deficiencies.

edit: it is fish blood and bone fertilizer you're talking about, right? Even if it is just bone meal and blood meal I still wouldn't use it the way he is in a container like that without giving it plenty of time to break down. If the blood meal is his primary source of N he will run into problems. In his situation he would get better results with liquid fertilizers designed for canna, in containers containing potting soil.
 
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hello

i have just got a 300w CFL and reflector.

i'm not sure if i trust the strength of the reflector, or my DIY skills to hang and / or reinforce it, i work long shifts so dont want to be at work worrying about the bulb falling and burning my house down

i have a less powerful light which i can hang easily


so my questions are

do plants have to have the more powerful light above them ? do they need light above them atall ?
do they know which way is up or will the plant grow strangely if the more powerful light is hitting thier sides rather than top ?

i have looked at toher forums and have only found ppl using side lights as a suplement, not the main source of light

any thoughts ?
thanks
 
You should hang it above the plants so you get maximum light coverage on the plants. Get either chains from an online hydro store or alternatively get a pair of eazy-rollers. Your plants won't know which way is up when it comes to light position, no, but you need to position the bulb so you get the maximum amount of coverage over the plants so you can maximize yield. Usually this involves hanging the reflector from the ceiling but some people doing vertical scrog grows put their light in the centre and surround the light with plants inba circle, lighting from the sides not the top.

I don't meant criticise but a 300W CFL is a small light, so your yield will be low and your buds whispy and airy. If you can afford it at some point you may want to upgrade to an HID light such as an HPS.
 
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Growing outdoor

So, I'm thinking about planting some seeds outside. But here's the thing, It won't be in my house, will be in an isolated place. But I can only go to this place on the weekends. Any tips? My little babys will be okay? How to grow outdoor?
 
lucsdc your babys will need water. What part of Brazil are you in? If you get plenty of summer rain then it might be ok if you are in the sertao then you will have to visit a lot to water. I would try and germinate the seeds at home and let them get a bit stronger before putting them out but if you have a heap of seed and good rainfall you could possibly do it the way you are suggesting. The soil would need to remain moist for the seeds to germinate. There are some tricks for collecting rain water for the plant to use but I have never done it. Also you may need to be aware of pests eating them some people use fences or wire for that. I personally would do it with big healthy seedlings and make sure the soil has been built up with organic materials in advance and visit to water twice a week (only because I live in a dry area) Its probably a good time to do it (if not a little late) because the flowering time in the southern hemisphere is very near.

Do some searches on guerilla growing and check out icmag they even have a forum for Brazil.
 
The only weed I ever grew was old school, outdoor on the Island of Hawaii....

the rainfall was crazy during rainy season, and if you put it in to forested an area, you risked mold.....

Find a clearing that gets sun and use 3 gallon grow bags with fert, 3-4 plants to a bag....

Of course, your plants should be sexed already.....

In the tropics....Oh they'll grow!

Just keep an eye on them....

If there's no rain, you should water every 4 days, at least, thats what I was taught.....

strain and climate and region matters a lot.....Dry, cool mountains vs. jungle.....that shit matters a lot

Of course, I'm no pro grower, so...
 
My mother plant is getting little tiny random white dots on a few of the leaves, I have never seen this before. Is it something I should be worried about?
 
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