Dread

I had some problems with my plants, the sun was burning them to hell and a grass hopper killed two of the seedlings.

I bought a cheapo light from takealot and put them in under the stairs with a 120mm PC case fan, they are doing a lot better now and growing like crazy, I’ll tell the SO I want a tent and some odds and ends for my birthday this year.

I think for now my setup is working fine.

Few things I learned is to give them less water, plant the seeds deeper next time and the smell is quite pungent even if they are still small.

I still need to figure out how many males and females I have and get rid of the males, because I doubt they are fem seeds.

So all 7 seeds have germinated and 5 are out of the medium.

I put them in the sun in the morning at 5am and bring them back is at 6-7pm.

Planted my seeds just waiting for them to pop up

9 hours ago, The Grass Baas said:

You looking for open or closed loop extraction dude? Specifically the BHO pipes?

Open loop extraction.

On 1/26/2022 at 1:38 PM, PsyCLown said:

I got a really really awesome one from The High Co @THCSA I am sure you have seen them sponsor quite a few comps on the forum as well.

https://thehighco.co.za 

 

There might even be more options available which are not loaded on the website, reach out to them. You won't be disappointed.

 

I would suggest getting a rig where the banger sits flat and not at an angle (so a straight stem).

Thanks for the link this was exactly was I was researching! (Extraction)

https://thehighco.co.za/product/amadab-extraction-kit/

I started with some seeds I got from a bud that was gifted to me.

I don't know what they are just know it's cannabis 

3 out of the 4 have germinated and I have 3 more in water that I'll put in some cotton later today.

I'll update as I go and your advice is welcome! 

I ran into a guy at the nursery that happen to hear what I was going to use the pots and soil for and he grows himself and helped me out with some recommendations.

Got 2 20l pots and 8 smaller ones.

4 bags of coco peat

2 bags of loam soil

a bag of silica sand but its more like small rocks, same size as the airlite

and a bag of airlite.

mixed it all up and filled the pots so I just need to wait for the seeds to sprout a root and I’m ready to plant.

Thanks for all the help I will start a new thread and post to it as I go. 

They have a nice spot that gets sun 90% of the day and thanks will get some coco and perlite also thanks!

https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-loam-1401908

10 minutes ago, PsyCLown said:

Welcome @Dread !

 

From Carb?

 

Outdoor growing, well, currently we're in the flowering part of the season. So you can get some seeds going however plants won't end up as big and yield might be slightly on the lower side but still worth while to get a harvest in before it is too late.

 

You can always make a quick purchase of some seeds if you'd prefer to know what you are growing, or use this to just gain some experience before winter comes.

If you do not like getting too stonned, then some high CBD strains could be good  

 

As a beginner, I would suggest getting some nice soil which has been tried and proven to work well for cannabis. Incorrect soil can lead to lots of frustrations and issues - best to spend a little more and avoid these issues as a beginner. Once you know what you're doing, you can start to experiment a bit more. Freedom Farms Classic (green bag) is very popular and commonly used. You can also reuse your soil, no need to toss it out after a grow.

 

If you are unsure about anything, members on the forum will help guide you through your grow to ensure some success. 

Hi Yes from carb

I think I am going to stick to the seeds I have now and not stress to much about it, this wil be my first grow and don’t want to buy seeds that I will probably end up wasting, this is just for the trail and some experience.

I’m also not to concerned about the yield have done a bit of reading on the subject and need to see wat a female and male plant looks like, what the growth cycle is and what I can and can not do that will impact the plants.

My end goal is to grow some nice bud that I can use to make some extract with but I’m in no rush and will enjoy the hobby and see if it is for me or not. I am motivated to grow for the reason the oil I can by is quite expensive and I see why, think the feeling of doing it your self and succeeding is a rewarding one.

Just thinking of using loam soil? my local nursery has and I’ll get some 20l pots then.

I also have some plant Nutrients not sure the brand but it is the one I water the bonsai with once every week or so.

The seeds are currently in between some cotton. I did put them in water and waited for them to sink before I put them between the cotton.

I have some time today to go to the nursery so going to check what they have and I need.

My shopping list is as follows:

Small pots for planting the seeds when they sprout there first root. 4-8pots

Bigger pots 20l at least 4

Enough soil for the pots

Lemon juice to spray the plants if they get some mould or insects (was reading it works well diluted 30/70 with water)

If anyone has something I missed please let me know!

Just a f.y.i only thing I have grown is some jalapeños and I have a Red Maple bonsai witch I bought

13 hours ago, CreX said:

Welcome dread, what kind of grow style are you aiming for?? 

Looking to grow some of nature's finest under nature's finest? (the sun) 

Or looking to be a bit more secretive and set up something indoor? 

I'm looking at growing outdoors for now and not to concerned about yield and getting the maximum out of the plant, that will come with time and experience.

I have some seeds to start off with and planing on planting them in 15L pots so I can move the plants in and out if it gets too cold or rains for too long. I got the seeds from my sister in-law she makes her own extract from buds and with that makes a oil I use and she makes edibles as well.

I want to start making my own extract and thought to also grow my own cannabis, take out the middle man! Then I can control every aspect of my own product. I'm leaning more towards the high CBD plants I have been looking at some seeds that I want to try but think playing with what I have now and getting some experience and then spend the money to grow specific strains.

If I do it now I fear I'll be trowing money in the drain, the seeds I have no idea what strain or if they are more THC or CBD. I have however rolled a joint with the bud and was a nice feeling of calm and relaxation and I was not baked but just mellow witch I like a lot, but not as effective as the oil and I don't like to smoke as I quit cigarettes about 5 years ago. 

Hi all

Found the forum as I am looking to start growing my self. I have been using extracts and edibles for a while to help with stress, anger and anxiety.

Not to big a fan of getting too baked and mostly like it for the medicinal properties.

Hope to have a awesome time on the forum and learn as much as I can.

Regards

Dread