First coco Grow

**matlear** · 09-04-11, 01:12 PM

Hi Forum members, great site here and I have finaly decided to have a go at growing.
Ill be planting in Cellmax coco substrate. Here is my setup
Silver Box Evolution 120x120x200
PhillipsPhilips 400 W HPIT MH + for Veg and Sylvania GroLux 400w for Flower
Carbon Filter with extractor and fans above and intake fan below grow tray.
Hani coco products for feeding, once a day using there provided chart(see chart below)

I have 12 fem/auto snowryders that have germinated in 4.5 ltr pots, the 400w phillips is now on and the temps at seed level is 30°C = 86°F, is this too much for the germinated seeds ?

Im also a little worried that I have put to many plants in there, my idea was to put in a scrog. What do you think ?

Any other tips would be much appreciated, thanks.

**matlear** · 09-04-11, 01:13 PM

Also tested the runof of the coco and its at 6.1 (i think this isnt to bad) going in my ph is 5.9

**cocogrower** · 09-04-11, 01:24 PM

Site has a 10 plant limit fella, As theyre auto's I think 12 in a 1.2M tent will work well.

30c is a bit toasty for seedlings but they should be ok aslong as theres sufficient airflow.

I'm interested to see how you do with Cellmax coco substrate as i've not used it before. I wonder how it compares to Canna coco plus.

**matlear** · 09-04-11, 01:33 PM

Thanks cocogrower, edited 1st post to 10 wink wink... Ill keep you informed how it goes... Also will be watering by hand and to start with will be using 1/4 reccomended doses on the chart.
Regarding feeding, do you think once a day is too much ?

**matlear** · 09-04-11, 01:36 PM

Damb, cant seem to edit post..

**cocogrower** · 09-04-11, 01:41 PM

With young seedlings (first 10-14 days) plain PH'd tap water has enough nutrients in it. After this stage I feed everyday, Making sure there is good drainage is important. Starting at 1/4 strengh and working your way up is the way to go, You wont go wrong with Hesi mate its quality stuff.