First grow/ first post- veg time opinions

[CapnB]

So here's my setup:

3x3x6.5 tent
400w mh veg- 600w HPS for flower
4 three gallon pots, each containing a beautiful Purple Kush lady that are all 4 weeks old today.

So the question I have is: how long should I veg under the 400w before I switch to 600w for flowering? I don't want to risk any root constraints in the flowering phase by letting them go too long in veg. This is my first grow so help and info is much appreciated.

 

[CapnB]

Should have mentioned that this is a soil grow.

 

[CapnB]

Here's a recent photo, the one at the front left seems to be a little gimpy, it's growing three leaf sets instead of two.

 

[packerfan79]

what size pots? Figure they will double in height I would let em go till their 2 ft if you got 6.5 ft
It's takes a while to get root bound you can pot up a few days before u put em I to flower

 

[CapnB]

Would 3 gallon pots not be sufficient enough for the entire cycle? Or is there even enough room in a 3x3 to justify repotting to something larger for 4 plants? I'm also concerned that the growth will be even more dramatic going from 400-600 when flipped.

 

[CapnB]

Also, is what I'm seeing here trichome production?

 

[CapnB]

Bump, anyone else??

 

[al70]

I,d leave em for another 4 weeks at least, those pots are big enough, growth seems a little slow, did you plant the seeds in those pots ?

 

[packerfan79]

3 gallon should be good. you got time veg em good or your yeilds will suffer what r u feeding them?

 

[CapnB]

No I planted in solo cups, I moved them over to these pots about 2 weeks ago when the roots started to circle the cup a little. The root development was quite impressive.

 

[CapnB]

I'm feeding them something called Monty's, it's something that I've used in the past on my veggie gardens, and has always done wonders for my tomato plants. They have seperate formulas for veg and flower, so I just figured I'd give it a go and see where it went. Giving them 1/4-1/2 diluted

 

[CapnB]

Also, do you think it would be more benificial to continue using the 400mh for the rest of veg or switch to the 600hps and continue the 18/6 light cycle theyre on now? I understand the importance of the light spectrum, but would the spectrum take a backseat to lumens in this situation, considering it would be almost double the amount of light?

 

[packerfan79]

No trichomes till flower

 

[CapnB]

So what am I seeing on the plant? Not to mention theyre reeking already (deliciously reeking!) as soon as I open the tent up.

 

[CapnB]

Anyone have opinions about the lamp switch?

 

[al70]

Put your 600 in about a week before flip to 12/12 to let them get used to it, raise it up a little at first, goodluck.

 

[GrowBigOrGoHome]

So here's my setup:

3x3x6.5 tent
400w mh veg- 600w HPS for flower
4 three gallon pots, each containing a beautiful Purple Kush lady that are all 4 weeks old today.

So the question I have is: how long should I veg under the 400w before I switch to 600w for flowering? I don't want to risk any root constraints in the flowering phase by letting them go too long in veg. This is my first grow so help and info is much appreciated.

how big are they 4 weeks old?

 

[packerfan79]

The crystals on the stem are a natural bug defense same as the crystals on the underside of the leaves. Thc is produced in the flowers so no measurable amount of Thc till flower.switch to hps atleast a week before flipping em. Start high and lower it to the sweet spot where you get good coverage without burning them

 

[CapnB]

Awesome advice Packerfan, that's what I was looking for. Much thanks brother!

 

[packerfan79]

No worries that's what this forum is here for. Good luck hope your rolling in buds soon. they look nice and healthy.