FIRST JOURNAL + FIRST AUTOFLOWER = MY SECOND ATTEMPT

[BreezyB330]

Good evening all,
I am starting my second attempt at growing and began the germination prices this evening. I will post the important info and some pics below, then update daily(i hope).
A little background... i attempted my first grow earlier this year(planted may 15th inside and currently in week1 of flower outside). This attempt went a little less than desired and had to be moved outside to save, but i still have hope to yield something in October. In the meantime i have decided to start this grow journal.
I will be popping 3 beans from Binary Selections, the strain is Nurple. I am soaking them in distilled water ph'd @6.84 for 12 hrs before placing them in a paper towel. From there they will go into solo cups(may skip), then(or straight to)3gal fabric pots filled with Bio Biz Light Mix & Dr. Earth's Dry Amendments(3tbsp veg, 1tbsp all purpose, 2tbsp flower) and I will topdress as needed. They will be in a 2x4x6-6.5 tent,under a mars hydro ts1000(&mars ts600 if needed), with an intake fan& exhaust with a carbon filter. Any advice or guidance will be greatly appreciated!

 

[BrokenHoeFarms]

Looks like you are off to a great start
Im not that critical of my soak water but it should be cool.
Good luck ill be following as im sure the more experienced guys will as well

 

[sfrigon1]

Love it , good luck !

 

[TheSadVeryBadMadGrower]

Good luck with the grow. Even if something starts to go south, provide us with as much detail and pics. We will get you back on track.

 

[BreezyB330]

Step 2... Tuesday 08/11/2020- 11 a.m. 3 seeds moved from glass to paper towel. Lost one somehow when my dog was behind for attention . Down to 2 already. Must be divine intervention,not gonna replace it since everything happens for a reason.

 

[sfrigon1]

Step 2... Tuesday 08/11/2020- 11 a.m. 3 seeds moved from glass to paper towel. Lost one somehow when my dog was behind for attention . Down to 2 already. Must be divine intervention,not gonna replace it since everything happens for a reason.
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I'd keep looking, that's a big chunk of your odds to get a fem. They regs ? Sorry

 

[BreezyB330]

I'd keep looking, that's a big chunk of your odds to get a fem. They regs ? Sorry

I looked,looked again,went outsideinto my garden,then back in and looked again...no luck...they're actually fems so I'm good on that aspect, however i wouldn't have minded having a male of this strain for my future plans . But this is life, i suppose. It'll Never happen again tho, i promise that !

 

[sfrigon1]

I looked,looked again,went outsideinto my garden,then back in and looked again...no luck...they're actually fems so I'm good on that aspect, however i wouldn't have minded having a male of this strain for my future plans . But this is life, i suppose. It'll Never happen again tho, i promise that !

Lol ok it better not !
Hey they fems so that's good.

 

[BreezyB330]

Lol ok it better not !
Hey they fems so that's good.

The wife said the same thing. "Didn't you buy those? We can't be throwing money away..."

 

[BreezyB330]

Day 3- Wednesday 8/12/20- 9:30 am
Quick update before work. Checked on their progress this morning. Small taproots have protruded from both. The journey begins! Seems small,but it's a big deal

 

[BreezyB330]

Day 4-Thursday-9:45 am
Pre-work update. Taproots we're fully extended this morning,so i moved them into their home for the next 7 days. One of them shook its shell off during the transfer. They'll be in dome under a little 17w t5 sunblaster florescent light, where the temp is 78 and rh is 81. My wife also "convinced" me to pop another to replace the one i lost. So i have a late addition that i soaked lady night in distilled water ph'd @6.7. Strain is Witch Doctor from Magic Strains. Pics below,of course.

 

[BrokenHoeFarms]

Looking good dude
Always listen to wife especially when she wants you to plant more plants

 

[BigBallzWillie]

Hey there Breezy! What happened on your first grow and was it the same strain? Don't be offended but I think you are making a mistake moving, up-planting those auto seeds. The roots do not like to be disturbed.......ever. Every time you up pot, there is a risk. Penalty is usually stunting. YMMV

 

[BreezyB330]

Looking good dude
Always listen to wife especially when she wants you to plant more plants

Happy wife,happy life!

 

[BrokenHoeFarms]

Helps when she is stoned haha

 

[BreezyB330]

Hey there Breezy! What happened on your first grow and was it the same strain? Don't be offended but I think you are making a mistake moving, up-planting those auto seeds. The roots do not like to be disturbed.......ever. Every time you up pot, there is a risk. Penalty is usually stunting. YMMV

I thought the same thing,but have read(and seen journal results on another site) that if it's done within the 7 day mark before the roots begin to circle, that they don't notice.
My first grow was not planned or thought through. I just planted some bag seeds one day and the rest was me playing catch up to what they were doing.
Since then I've been looking into a lot about the process,the science behind it(and the bro-science),and the "why's" for certain things....i know I'll be better for the expens experience,but it has been a struggle. If you'd like to know more dm me,don't wanna bore everyone with my comedy of errors,although I'm sure they could use the laughter...and tears

 

[sfrigon1]

Just grow what u got . U will learn quickly. The more the better!

 

[sfrigon1]

Hey there Breezy! What happened on your first grow and was it the same strain? Don't be offended but I think you are making a mistake moving, up-planting those auto seeds. The roots do not like to be disturbed.......ever. Every time you up pot, there is a risk. Penalty is usually stunting. YMMV

Yup , try and repot as fast as possible

 

[BreezyB330]

Day 5- Friday 8/14/20-9:00 am
Slow motion ,but still better than no motion. Both Nurple ladies are showing through the soil. And the Witch Doctor is still in the paper towel, but the shell has split and the taproot has begin to emerge!!!Trying to be as patient as possible ...let's hurry up and wait

 

[BreezyB330]

Day 6-Saturday- 08/15/2020- 10 am
Not much to report. The Witch Doctor's taproot may have extended slightly,but i couldn't really tell if it had,or not. In any event, i did move her into the soil in her temporary home. Don't know if i should've waited,but i might not be home till tomorrow and didn't want it to grow too long in the paper towel. Any thoughts? Nurple ladies are slowly taking shape as well...Pics below