1. Overwatering. Don't water your plants too much. They like well drained soil, and don't like wet feet. If they're wilting and the soil is dry, water them. But, if the soil is wet, don't water them again.
2. Be careful with fertilizer. Over fertilizing is dangerous. You can burn the plants. You can also toxify the soil.
3. Start with seeds from a known source. Genetics rule the roost in weed growing. If you don;t know what seeds you have you won;t know what kind of plant to expect. It can be long tall and spindly. It could be an auto-flowering plant. It could be an indica, a sativa or a super smelly skunk that gives your operation away. If you don't mind the risk and want an adventure then grow whatever you like. However, if you're investing a lot of time and effort and want good results start with good seeds.
4. Germinate seeds incorrectly. You can germinate seeds by planting them right into soil, but it's better to do it in a glass of water or a paper towel. It's very important to touch germinating seeds as little as possible. They're pretty tough little suckers, but you increase mortality by handling them too much. Try tweezers.
5. Don't tell people about your project. A secret is a secret. Don't share it. The more people who know the better the chances that you'll get caught. It isn't always the law. Your crop can be stolen by unscrupulous people.
6. Don't bring plants or clones from another garden into your existing garden. This is the fastest way to get pests in your crop, especially if you can't be certain that the new clones or plants are healthy. If you get some free clones put them in another area.
7. Don't over cultivate. If it is your first grow remember to sit back and let Mother Nature do her thing. A yellow leaf here or there is not the end of the world. Don't check your plants every few minutes just to make sure everything is ok.
8. Don't go crazy with gadgets and hormones. If you've got money burning a hole in your pocket go ahead. If you don't mind crazy results, again, go ahead. On my second try I sprayed my plants with some sort of bud busting hormone spray, and I overdid it. The result was a crazy hermaphrodite. It worked, but the buds weren't recognizable to most people.
9. Always read the directions. Fertilizers need to be applied properly and mixed carefully. Its the same with pesticides. Don't rush through or wing it.
10. Probably the biggest tip is to create a good environment for plant growth. Weed wants to grow, and it isn't hard to grow. Keep PH between 6.5 and 7. Keep the plants warm. Water them, but keep them drained. For baby plants, seedlings and clones you have to keep high humidity.
Follow these tips and you should have success. Remember, weed is easy to grow. If you're just starting, aim for success, not mind blowing mastery. You can always improve with subsequent crops.
2. Be careful with fertilizer. Over fertilizing is dangerous. You can burn the plants. You can also toxify the soil.
3. Start with seeds from a known source. Genetics rule the roost in weed growing. If you don;t know what seeds you have you won;t know what kind of plant to expect. It can be long tall and spindly. It could be an auto-flowering plant. It could be an indica, a sativa or a super smelly skunk that gives your operation away. If you don't mind the risk and want an adventure then grow whatever you like. However, if you're investing a lot of time and effort and want good results start with good seeds.
4. Germinate seeds incorrectly. You can germinate seeds by planting them right into soil, but it's better to do it in a glass of water or a paper towel. It's very important to touch germinating seeds as little as possible. They're pretty tough little suckers, but you increase mortality by handling them too much. Try tweezers.
5. Don't tell people about your project. A secret is a secret. Don't share it. The more people who know the better the chances that you'll get caught. It isn't always the law. Your crop can be stolen by unscrupulous people.
6. Don't bring plants or clones from another garden into your existing garden. This is the fastest way to get pests in your crop, especially if you can't be certain that the new clones or plants are healthy. If you get some free clones put them in another area.
7. Don't over cultivate. If it is your first grow remember to sit back and let Mother Nature do her thing. A yellow leaf here or there is not the end of the world. Don't check your plants every few minutes just to make sure everything is ok.
8. Don't go crazy with gadgets and hormones. If you've got money burning a hole in your pocket go ahead. If you don't mind crazy results, again, go ahead. On my second try I sprayed my plants with some sort of bud busting hormone spray, and I overdid it. The result was a crazy hermaphrodite. It worked, but the buds weren't recognizable to most people.
9. Always read the directions. Fertilizers need to be applied properly and mixed carefully. Its the same with pesticides. Don't rush through or wing it.
10. Probably the biggest tip is to create a good environment for plant growth. Weed wants to grow, and it isn't hard to grow. Keep PH between 6.5 and 7. Keep the plants warm. Water them, but keep them drained. For baby plants, seedlings and clones you have to keep high humidity.
Follow these tips and you should have success. Remember, weed is easy to grow. If you're just starting, aim for success, not mind blowing mastery. You can always improve with subsequent crops.
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