I began this grow a little bit late in the season. It's my first grow, and I decided to jump headfirst with the goals of learning through experimentation and studying other people's successes and mistakes. I began this project in the beginning of May, when I purchased Giant Bhut Seeds and Trinidad Scorpion Seeds from pepperjoe.com. I found out that some people have had mixed results with this vendor, after the fact of course. Whether these strains will turn out to be what I purchased is to be determined. Fingers crossed.
As a note, I didn't start this journey out intending on doing a GLOG. My documentation begins to get more thorough as the GLOG progresses, so please bear with me.
May
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[DATE: 5/24/15] [Strains: Giant Ghost/Trinidad Scorpion] [Soil: MG Potting Mix]
The seedlings have poked out from their soil. They are under 8 CFL lights rated at 5000k, 8k lumens. Currently, the seedlings are in peat pots with Miracle Grow Seed Starting Potting Mix. Apparently, this is the first of many mistakes I am to make, but the MG had no negative impact on my seeds.
[DATE: 5/27/15] [Strains: Giant Ghost/Trinidad Scorpion] [Soil: MG Potting Mix]
Three days later, they've begun to take off. You can see they're reaching for the lights a tad, but they aren't getting leggy.
[DATE: 5/27/15] [Strains: Giant Ghost/Trinidad Scorpion] [Soil: MG Potting Mix]
Just a close-up of the same seedlings. They're widdle babies!
[DATE: 5/29/15] [Strains: Giant Ghost/Trinidad Scorpion] [Soil: MG Potting Mix]
At this point, I realize that my babies don't have any real airflow, so I put a box fan off to the side. In the near future, I'll be investing in an oscillating fan, but for the time being, this will have to do.
[DATE: 5/29/15] [Strains: Giant Ghost/Trinidad Scorpion] [Soil: MG Potting Mix]
Just another closeup of the seedlings. At this point, I realize that I'm officially an idiot, and haven't labeled the containers. No matter, two are scorpions, five are giant ghosts. I'll figure it out come harvest.
Here are some glory shots of the light fixture I built with my roommate to get the seedlings started. It's ugly, but it works. I made it with a 4 dollar hand saw from harbor freight, some 2x4's, light fixtures from Home Depot, and a whole lot of elbow grease. It's currently not being used, but I'll re-purpose the fixtures/bulbs in the near future, most likely. Yes, that's aluminum foil. Yes, I know it's ineffective at reflecting light. It worked in a pinch, as I couldn't find mylar in the stores.
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As a note, I didn't start this journey out intending on doing a GLOG. My documentation begins to get more thorough as the GLOG progresses, so please bear with me.
May
[link to imgur album]
[DATE: 5/24/15] [Strains: Giant Ghost/Trinidad Scorpion] [Soil: MG Potting Mix]
The seedlings have poked out from their soil. They are under 8 CFL lights rated at 5000k, 8k lumens. Currently, the seedlings are in peat pots with Miracle Grow Seed Starting Potting Mix. Apparently, this is the first of many mistakes I am to make, but the MG had no negative impact on my seeds.
[DATE: 5/27/15] [Strains: Giant Ghost/Trinidad Scorpion] [Soil: MG Potting Mix]
Three days later, they've begun to take off. You can see they're reaching for the lights a tad, but they aren't getting leggy.
[DATE: 5/27/15] [Strains: Giant Ghost/Trinidad Scorpion] [Soil: MG Potting Mix]
Just a close-up of the same seedlings. They're widdle babies!
[DATE: 5/29/15] [Strains: Giant Ghost/Trinidad Scorpion] [Soil: MG Potting Mix]
At this point, I realize that my babies don't have any real airflow, so I put a box fan off to the side. In the near future, I'll be investing in an oscillating fan, but for the time being, this will have to do.
[DATE: 5/29/15] [Strains: Giant Ghost/Trinidad Scorpion] [Soil: MG Potting Mix]
Just another closeup of the seedlings. At this point, I realize that I'm officially an idiot, and haven't labeled the containers. No matter, two are scorpions, five are giant ghosts. I'll figure it out come harvest.
Here are some glory shots of the light fixture I built with my roommate to get the seedlings started. It's ugly, but it works. I made it with a 4 dollar hand saw from harbor freight, some 2x4's, light fixtures from Home Depot, and a whole lot of elbow grease. It's currently not being used, but I'll re-purpose the fixtures/bulbs in the near future, most likely. Yes, that's aluminum foil. Yes, I know it's ineffective at reflecting light. It worked in a pinch, as I couldn't find mylar in the stores.
Placeholder - July Weeks 1-2
Placeholder - July Weeks 3-4
you will need to transplant into bigger cups soon enough 
Also how many wats you got there with those CFLS?
