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JORGE'S RX

All You Need to Grow

Thu, Oct 18, 2007 12:45 pm

more: jorge cervantes, jorges rx, december 2007

MOVING INDOORS
I have been growing outdoors now for about five years, but I keep cuttings from my plants indoors in the winter. I want to start a small growroom indoors and switch from dirt to hydro. What system would be the best for me? I bought a clone machine that suspends the cuttings in a neoprene disk. Once they root, how do I put them in the garden? I only have two types of plants, Diesel and Kush. Which one will thrive better indoors with hydro?
John

Dear John,
A small growroom is an excellent idea. The hydroponic system you choose will really depend upon your needs and space. First, you need to determine the growroom’s size and how many watts of light will be used. For example, if you are able to section off two separate areas in your growroom—a vegetative room for mothers, clones and vegetative plants, and a flowering room—the veg room will need a 250- to 400-watt metal halide (MH) lamp that will be on for 18 to 24 hours a day, and the flowering room will need one or two 400- to 600-watt high-pressure sodium (HPS) lamps that will be on 12 hours and off 12 hours. The veg room should be about a quarter of the size of the flowering room. A good system for this two-room setup will allow you to move plants independently from one room to the other. Hydroponic systems that give you this option have individual pots. One of my favorite systems is a 40-by-40-inch tray filled with deep, square 3-gallon containers full of Peatlite soilless mix. You can set up an overhead automatic irrigation system or water by hand. If you can place the growing bed 12 to 24 inches above the floor, you can easily drain the runoff into a bucket. This system is very simple and easy to set up and maintain. There are many variations to this system that use expanded clay pellets, rockwool and other mediums.

Moving bare-root clones into Peatlite is simple. Remove the clone carefully from the neoprene ring and gently spread out the roots in a pre-made hole in the moist medium. Gently backfill the hole and be sure that the roots are buried. Bury the clone up to about an inch from the first set of leaves. Water the container heavily and give clones filtered light until they recover from the trauma.

MEXICO
I was just reading your articles about Mexico in HIGH TIMES, and wow—you are the luckiest guy ever to travel to all of these great places! Anyway, at one point you wrote that one of El Jefe’s biggest problems was keeping his workers in line. I used to run a crew similar to that, and let me tell you, it’s not that easy, but it can be done. I left that position and have been solo for a while. But I’ve been looking for the rush and excitement again. Did El Jefe mention anything about needing a supervisor for his staff or new staff in general? I know my shit, so no worries there! I look forward to hearing from you.
Herb

Dear Herb,
Mexico is a tough place; the narcotraficantes play for keeps. Even though firearms were not allowed on the first farm, they linger in the background. As violence increases in other parts of Mexico, pistoleros (hired guns) are migrating to greener pastures with easier pickings. Everybody was armed and dangerous on the second farm. All the people I met there had lost loved ones to violence. Many of them have killed and have a price on their heads. They are prone to use force to settle all scores. As the pressure increases and the black-market profits continue to stay strong, the violence will continue. Mexico was described as “the world’s second-deadliest country for journalists after Iraq,” and narcotraficantes are more prone to fall victim to violence than reporters. More than 2,000 drug gang deaths were reported in 2006.

Good luck with your desire to feel the “rush and excitement again.” Just remember that you are putting your life on the line for a few thrills. My function is to report news and take pictures and write about cultivating cannabis, nothing more.

BAG SEED, BOYS & GIRLS
About two months ago, I found a seed in the weed I bought. I planted it and it is growing, but not very fast. It is on my balcony on the 18th floor and gets about seven hours of light a day. Will it bud with that kind of light? How do I tell if it’s a male or female? Should I give it fertilizer? If so, what kind?
Ester

Dear Ester,
Bag seed is often quite good, although quite inconsistent—some seeds grow into great plants, and others are disappointing at best. Growing a single plant, the odds are against you, because your chances are 50/50 that the plant will be male. Couple that with spotty genetics and the chances of a great plant diminish. If you have more seeds, germinate and plant them to improve your luck.

You should be able to distinguish male from female plants now. At about two months, plants grow pre-flowers that are either male or female. The pre-flowers are located at the fourth to fifth leaf/branch nodes from the top of the plant. Female pre-flowers appear as two small, white, hairlike “pistils” that protrude from a miniature seedpod. Male pre-flowers appear as nubs that later turn into small pollen sacs. You may need to examine plants with a 10x magnifying glass to make a positive identification.

Full sun through a window for seven hours daily should be enough to grow a decent harvest, provided the plant stays healthy. Cannabis is daylight-sensitive and blooms when it receives 12 hours of uninterrupted darkness and 12 hours of light daily. My guess is that your plant receives more than 12 hours of light daily. Induce flowering in your two-month-old plant by putting it in the dark for 12 hours a day. Remember to give it 12 hours of dark and 12 hours of light every day. It will show outward signs of flowering in two weeks.

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anonymous

Feb 27 2010, 8:07 pm

hay ive have a large female indoors its started to bud than stopped(its got heaps of hairs but not getting soiled) now its starting too grow new shoots all over the crowns?
its on 12/12hr its killing me plz help

Jorge

Nov 29 2009, 2:26 pm

Hello Jorge, i first want to say i am a big fan of yours.. I am new to growing and i am growing in doors in a box that is 5ft x 3ftx 2ft, i am wanting to know what you would suggest in lights and vent system... Thanks Derek..

DanklifeCrisis

Jun 1 2009, 11:51 am

I'm a medical user and decided'd to grow to save money plus cause it's legal for me where i'm at! i got 3 plants all from seeds that were rare bag finds you know the crazy good stuff cali style! well i got a 150 watt sun system bulb with ficture it puts out 16,000 lumens i got such a light cause i wanted to do things right yet still not have a big bill it's only around 7-10$ a month! but anyways my plants range in size small, medium ,and medium-large! 2 are female for shure the smallest is yet to small to know., the biggest i figure'd by now should be starting to bud but so far no luck just alot of veg-state...i need help! do you know any helpfully tips for getting plants to start budding also any other good idea's for me to do??? it's indoor but not hydro! just awsome dirt local dirt mix, and first time use'n hps! btw i got both indica and sativa growing oldest is purple haze and the other 2 are kush og/master., if you got any tips i'll honor your advice! thank you very much!

cherrie

Apr 9 2009, 5:54 pm

I need help i am planing on growing indoors this is my first time.. i need help what to i need to grow healthy plants? and how high would my light bill get?

not so happy

Dec 30 2008, 7:11 pm

i have a question should i pinch my plant?or what to do first time growing a plant.. she is 2 months old i got the seed out of a bag its doing fine she already has some white hairs or something for what i read i think its a female

420 4LIFE

Dec 20 2008, 3:06 pm

So I'm growing 3 plants right now and they're into their 2nd week of vegetative state. Two are looking really nice...bright green, beautiful leaves...but one is lookin' kinda sketch. it has a light green/yellowish tinge to it, it's not growing as quickly as the others, and the very tips of the leaves are yellow/curled upward. I've done everything the same to all 3, so i'm kinda puzzled....anyone have an idea of whats goin on?

Btw, i have them under a CFL bulb with 3000 lumen output, watering them with reverse osmosis water when the soil dries out, and for fertilizer, i'm just using a water additive with an NPK ratio of 10-7-6.

smellsgood

Nov 23 2008, 12:28 pm

HEEEELP! MY GROW LIGHT FAILED AT SOME POINT BETWEEN YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AND TODAY AND IM NOT SURE IF IT HAS BEEN FOR 12 HOUES OR MOREM IVE NOT TAKEN CUTTINGS YET!, WILL MY BABIES HERMIE OR SHOULD I FLOWER THEM???

chrisn9ne

Nov 22 2008, 1:43 pm

It's funny that people are actually listening to the bad advice "Green hit" is giving out....especially that germination method that's not a good way.

oldstoker999

Aug 29 2008, 5:01 am

Can you give some advice on one of the ready set up indoor systems like the photo-tron or some type of indoor self supporting (as much as possible anyway) system. Really liked the photo-tron 9 but it seems like there are other better systems out there, there are so many I am confused about the best systems. I am not greedy and only want enough for myself, any help would be greatly appreciated.

ClintonC

Aug 10 2008, 2:08 pm

Has anyone ever successfully moved a vegetating plant from outdoors and finished it indoors. Due to the erratic weather of this alleged summer, I am worried about bud mold if she stays outside. She is a beautiful 3' sensi-star and I want to bring her in and put her under my 400w HPS, but I have been told "once a plant has experienced real sunlight, it will not be able live indoors". Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

smokey mcpot

Apr 11 2008, 4:57 pm

im looking for males in my out door crop but all the leaves hae a different # some have only 3 how do i tell without a doubt? sorry i fell lke this is an insult question

Daytripper

Apr 9 2008, 12:56 am

Just starting to grow as the prices are getting out of hand! Have four started at 3 weeks so far. Growing indoors due to security. How long till I can switch lighting to flower and how long over all for to grow them start to finish. No idea as to what kind it is other than decent stuff. Kinda skunky but nothing other than that. Any help would be great!

Be ready

Feb 25 2008, 2:27 pm

I have been growin outdoors now for some time.I dont really know how long the budding process starts and ends. I got this short beautiful girl like 9 inchs tall.It has been budding for like 1 month.Will it be ready by april 4th.I need some advice.

(first timer)

Feb 17 2008, 3:42 pm

(2 Green hit) you seem like you know your stuff so hear's my question.i'm about to start some seeds in a week or 2 and i was wondering after germinating! and planting in soil! useing fluorescent grow lights to keep them healty til they are redy to plant.will they trouble adjusting if i introduce them to outside temps.and sun a lil at a time?

Green Hit

Jan 12 2008, 10:06 pm

Skunk 420,
Don't worry about the white deposits on the pots. This is mineral build-up from the water seeping though the porous clay and should pose no problem at all for a one-time use.

To d-low

Jan 12 2008, 9:45 pm

Sorry to hear, you will have to get new seeds and restart. You have either too much light or if outdoors planted to early outside.

bobbo

Jan 10 2008, 12:42 pm

i have a 55 gallon fishtank and i wanted to grow hydro but i dont know the first thing about it can you tel me how i can grow

Skunk420

Jan 6 2008, 3:01 pm

I think I might have a problem, I go into my gro room today, and there was about 10 mushrooms growing from one of the pots. Also I have white build up on my clay pots, on all of them. What is this stuff? I use cow manure in my mix, could that be it? Can someone help?

canuckkid

Dec 31 2007, 1:10 pm

I agree with GreenHit, as a new grower don't concern yourself with too many details. I give my plants just the basics and have had many happy endings.

Gren Hit

Dec 27 2007, 9:20 pm

g52,
Wood chips in your soil will not make any difference to your plants.

ganjua52

Dec 20 2007, 4:51 pm

please help!!! I jus planted my seeds in a soil call top soil n it has like chip wood all in there but i wanted 2 now is that alright 4 my seed or should i get ride of it right away!!! when i took the soil outof the bag the soil was moist.

Stakk_on_deck

Dec 8 2007, 11:13 pm

Thanks for the comment back Green Hit, your advise is very helpful to my first time experience. So chief on.......Be safe

Green Hit

Dec 8 2007, 8:10 pm

I personally have never concerned myself with the issue of humidity because it has never shown itself to be a problem, but if you feel the need to increase it, then I suggest surrounding the plants with some manner of barrier to decrease the rate of water loss within the system.
For nutrients, I use a mixture of blood meal ( I mix it in with the potting soil ), Miracle-Gro, Vitamin B-1 ( which stimulates rapid root growth ) and epsom salts ( which provides magnesium, something not supplied by the Miracle-Gro ).
I know that there are many growers which like to micro-manage every aspect of plant growth, but I am not numbered among them. I like to grow my own MJ, but dislike investing excessive amounts of time and intensity on it and my experience is that doing so is not required in order to grow large amounts of kickass smoke. I simply provide the necessities ( moisture, nutrients, growing medium ( potting soil ), light, warmth and air ( although MJ is very tolerant of stuffy conditions ) and let the plants grow as they will and they are always happy with this arrangement.

Stakks_on_deck

Dec 8 2007, 6:38 pm

Green Hit,
alright now i am having a problem with humidity in my closet it is at 20% how do i get it up to where i need it. I am growing BC BigBud(don't know if its any good, but i didn't want to mess up on something expensive). and what r some good nutrients? I am currently using some miracle-grow.

Green Hit

Dec 7 2007, 9:37 am

Stakks,
Just post on HT as I check back every so often to see if I can assist any growers having problems.

bent2be

Dec 6 2007, 12:33 pm

If anyone has legitimate questions feel free to email me at bent2be@comcast.net

OVERGROW THE GOVERNMENT and save the BC3!!!

Stakks_on_deck

Dec 4 2007, 2:10 pm

good lookin out green hit. Is there another way i could get a hold of you for future advise???

Green Hit

Dec 3 2007, 7:02 pm

tomas,
Here's an alternative method you might try. It's the method I use to germinate and its never failed yet to give me great results.
Get one of those metal Altoid cans, punch some holes in the bottom and fill it to the rim with potting soil. Using a pencil, make a hole in the dirt, drop in a seed and cover it with soil. Continue in this manner until you are satisfied with the number of seeds in the container ( I usually wind up with about 18-20 covered seeds per can. ). Now, using a sprayer, completely saturate the soil and drain off any excess water. Let the container sit until the very top of the soil is dry and then saturate again. Continue doing this until germination which should be in a few days. When the sprouts break the surface, transplant. The roots will be very long, about 1"-2".

just curious

Nov 25 2007, 2:51 am

hey dude im trying to find out some info on aeroponics.hav you used it?and how can we cut the time down from 8 to 6 weeks.or can that not be done??

Dine bagg

Nov 24 2007, 10:06 am

yo man i been growne now for 3 years and i read this shit on the indor crap. why you need a special toold for clones do them the natural way and your lights are all fucked you need to use bigger and better lights e-mail me i am keen on showing ppl how to grow their shit...
keep it green keep it reall

Willmont, Dave

Nov 20 2007, 1:27 am

The Clintons owe money

clown smoka

Nov 18 2007, 3:39 pm

d-low, even though u have all males, u can still get smoke out of it, when u think the time is right, take all the leaves off, dry them a lil and then make hash, u can find out how just my searching on google,, i did

Shaggy

Nov 18 2007, 12:52 pm

d-low... im sorry, your time was lost but that is no reason to hang your head low...you will not get any harvest so you have to plant somemore seeds.

budscavenger

Nov 18 2007, 2:04 am

IVE BEEN READING HIGHTIMES FOR AWHILE NOW AND I THINK THE IDEA OF SMOKING FREE WEED AND TAKING PICTURES AS A JOB IS COOL HOW CAN I APPLY

d-low

Nov 16 2007, 10:41 pm

Okay here's my problem.. I ended up with males, I have no more seeds and I need to get something out of all my time. Will these males produce anything good? They have been on 12-12 for 3 weeks.Please help

hmmmm

Nov 15 2007, 4:54 pm

Hey Lost in LA...

Go to peakseedsbc.com

They ALWAYS deliver!!!

...and cheap too!

roflcopter

Nov 15 2007, 1:10 pm

put away the crayons. no need for any more color on THAT topic.

lost in L.A.

Nov 14 2007, 4:47 pm

Iv'e been ripped off and feel its part your fault. BC buddepot has taken my money and I've received nothing in return. Ichecked with seedbank up date to find that I'm hardly the only one. I realize that a 2full page add brings lots of money.

Ive always thought that High Times karma was better then that.

Color me dumb.

JahGuru

Nov 11 2007, 9:53 am

I've Grown Bigger plants with this system, you have got to check it out:-)

WWW.BEY-TECH.COM

Ol hippy

Nov 5 2007, 5:13 pm

dl get rid of male now,,,,,if it has let loose on ur female u might as well start over..my first grow male srayed all my females and they were AK47.got lucky and had taken clones cause they were very expensive for someone thats disable,need med card but my state does not havem.i just grow for hobby and of course free good homegrown love lighting one up at holidays and someone says cough, cough.where u get this i say i think its homegrown.lol

ol hippy

Nov 5 2007, 9:50 am

dl,not enough time u can grow the female but not gonna get but a bud r 2 grew 1 plant like that 1 time had 1 bud and it was great smoke,but only 2 joints.yes u can grow with cfls i have bathroom light the kind that goes over the mirror it has 6 outlets thats 900watts it works great in my vegin room with little cost but i switch to hid 400hps for flowering.buds will not b as tight r big but it will work..

On tha D.L

Nov 4 2007, 7:11 pm

Okay, I have a indoor setup with 400 hps and have been on 12-12 for almost 2weeks. I only got like 8 -9 weeks to finish. The tiny little plant is female, bit the huge one is starting to produce male parts. I really need a decent yield, what can I do??

simple question

Nov 4 2007, 5:35 pm

is it possible to to grow with a compact florescent from start to finish?

Juanalli

Nov 4 2007, 3:34 pm

go to weeds that please and ask Granny she rocks has helped me alot i think its 30 watts per sq. ft.

Stakks_on_deck

Nov 4 2007, 1:36 pm

If anyone could help, i could really use some good tips.

Stakkks_on_deck

Nov 4 2007, 1:32 pm

alright check this out i am a first time grower and the only type of space i got to work with is about a 7 by 7 foot closet. i recently was given a 1000 watt mhl light setup is this too much light for this size of room? please help!!!!!!!!!!

ole hippy

Nov 4 2007, 9:05 am

To on the dl not enough info? how do u know sex have u already put them on 12 an 12. r they inside r out ? do u have lights. tell us more....

On tha D.L.

Nov 4 2007, 2:22 am

I only got just enough time to finish flowering and I had 2 plants ! that was 22in and one thats like 6in.. Well I'm seeing male parts forming on the big one but the tiny one is female. I need a decent harvest,so what can I do?? Please help?

2Granny

Nov 3 2007, 11:40 am

Juanalli here found info on the hydro they finnally got back with me.not to judge but some people just sale and foget advise... shop shop around b4 u buy lesson learned payed twice what its worth could have made it in 30 mins.. lol god bless Granny,shes helped and will reap the harvest from god.

2Granny

Nov 2 2007, 4:57 pm

its Juanalli if havent figured it out lol my other plants r bag seeds they r growing under 400hps hid they r real short but about 7in.they all have about 10 places to bud tho.the branches off the main stem r almost shooting out2inches everwhere.geez idont now how to explain.second time to grow.i took some clones off the skunk today gonna try my stealth hydro agin had bad luck last time.its drip system and i think they got overwatered tryin to find out if i need it on a timer to water every 2 to 3 hrs r what didnt get the damn dvd and they wont seen me 1 anyadvise its the 6 hole bubbleponics.it came with a timer but figured it was for the lights.now i have another timer.thanks GRANNY.

johnny rocket

Nov 2 2007, 3:47 pm

hey guys i'm about to grow. Do I have to circulate using outside air or can I use a ionizer to send "clean" air back?

weed chiefer

Nov 2 2007, 1:02 am

Hey guys Im looking for some advice. I have been reading forums for months now planning on starting to grow but I need some advice. I am going to be growing in a 24ft by 24 ft room. Alright so should I go with sea of green ? or should i get like 3 or 4 1000 watts and concentrate on a few big ass plants. what is my best option for getting the largest yield possible?

2 GRANNY

Nov 1 2007, 8:09 pm

JUAN here ty but ihave already had moved b4 ur reply so im gonna leave it dont want 2 stress her.now i guess shes about 2months old shes about 10inches and is going crazy with multiple shoots i mean every where she double splits its unreal about 10 splits u think i should induce flowering.its so sticky the leaves r stickin together have to pull them apart.wish u could c her but scared to send pic to weedsthatplz.if it doubles in size will it double bud sites very confused on this plant pray she dont b a hermie???

weEdmAn

Nov 1 2007, 1:16 pm

iF i pUT thE liGht On mY plAntS foR 24/7..WilL mY plAnts bE 100% fEmalEs..i remEmbEr REaDing ThiS somEwhEre on The inTErnEt..So i donT knoW iF iTs TruE??i hAve mAny oTher ?s buT thiS onEs my FirsT =)

Granny 2 Fredo

Oct 31 2007, 9:30 pm

Is the plant that far away from harvest still? I have one outside, and she's been through a few frosts no problems. The bad thing is you're losing the light. If U want go to www.weedsthatplease.com and send me a pic of the buds.
Let's see how much longer she needs before you rip roots... Gran

Granny says

Oct 31 2007, 9:24 pm

Alli, leave them where they are for now. Flower them when they're 1/3 the size that will fit comfortably in ur flower area.
Juan, do't worry about the pollen and seed she's revegging, the pollen is long dead, the seed will just fall off unfinished. You're both doing good!

Find Growin Granny at www.weedsthatplease.com

alli

Oct 29 2007, 1:21 pm

have started 4 plants under 600 watss of cfls and fert. with a fish elm.there growing grrreat, there about 6 inches with 3 set of leaves very healthy one double split on main stem had them on 24/7.friend said hes ol hippy time to move under my 400 watt under 24/7.anyadvise anyone would like 2 more advise first time 2 grow dont want to burn em up end up with hermies had that b4.have a skunk plant with em female

jesse

Oct 28 2007, 5:45 pm

if it freezes its dead.do u have lights hps

sketter

Oct 28 2007, 5:44 pm

NO,move inside if have hps lights..

fredo

Oct 28 2007, 2:04 pm

hey,,I have a plant thats been growing outdoors for about five months,already have decent budds on it but the weather outside is changing pretty soon it will get in the 30's outside and Im afraid it will die...already covered with plastic will that save it?

juan

Oct 27 2007, 9:19 am

found a 5inc female outside it has been pollenated i c seed pods i moved it inside under 600watts of cfls on 24/7 now its vegin agin will the entire plant b pollenated r not its a skunk plant very smelly dont want 2 loose it...anyadvise have it with 6 other plants will it bother them

bent2be

Oct 23 2007, 1:08 am

If anyone has legitamate questions feel free to email me at bent2be@comcast.net

OVERGROW THE GOVERNMENT and save the BC3!!!

Clown Smoka

Oct 20 2007, 5:01 pm

actually, when trying to keep a strain, small herms are excellent. You can actually turn a single branch into a male (wich will carry only female gens, on account of that it is mainly female) and use the pollen from the self-male part and put it on a branch or two to get plenty of seeds.

Oct 19 2007, 11:24 pm

well, im first, duh. I think the above is trippy conversation, there are so many varables to growing weed that it just dosnt matter if you really love it, hey, watch out for herms to, which you failed to mention!

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