Ayeo, and happy Friday!
I usually grow in my attic tent and due to excessive attic heat, I thought I would get a jump start and do a backyard grow in starter 1 gallon fabric pots. There is currently 14.5 hours of light per day, and that gives me till end of September 26th before light hours hit 12 hours. At that point, I will move them to the indoor tent to finish. Attic temps will be manageable as well, and overall I'll save some pennies on that dreaded electric bill...
The 1 gallon pots have Roots Organic soil with 30% additional perlite for aeration. I germinated in paper towels a little longer than the usual, and the tap roots were an inch long, so when I planted them in the soil, I hope I didn't hurt them. Is this a concern with planting long tap root seedlings?
I pre-soaked the fabric pots and the added medium prior to placing the seedlings in the dirt. I added some additional water once the seedlings were under the dirt as well. It all looked pretty good.
Question 1
Just wondering if planting seedlings with long tap roots can be a concern with failing to launch once in the soil.
Question 2
We have a hot week coming Monday, high 80s F (28 C) to 93F (34C). Should I move them into the shade that week? Currently, it's 77F (25C).
Question 3
This is a sativa dominant grow, 2 - Sour Tangie, 2- Super Lemon Haze, 2 - Mimosa EVO and 2 - Durban Poison. I have read Sativa is a light feeder. Any advice on feeding these girls? - frequency and EC levels would be greatly appreciated.
I do not want to over feed or over water, so please share any advice. I am using Mega Crop by Greenleaf Nutrients, an all-in-one and do not have a lot of experience with it.
Question 4
I have Neem Oil, should I spray the seedlings once they pop from the soil? Should I spray the soil now? Should I be concerned about bringing bugs in the garden - The tent will be empty until I bring these girls in the house, but thinking about bugs and proactive PM.
Question 5
Will the girls go into shock when I bring them back under LED? I have a Spider Farmer 4000 which is a 400W LED. They will still be in Veg, I will not let them in the 12 hour or lower period while outside, they will be moved in prior to the 13 hour mark.
5 questions, would appreciate all feedback.
Thanks all!
ToughCall
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