GrandDaddy Purple, a minimalist grow

[MrBill]

On March 31, 2021, New York became the 15th state to legalize recreational marijuana.
On April 2, the seeds were in to germinate.

I have not attempted a grow for about 20 years. Seemed like a good time to see what I could do with it, now that I don't have to hide it.
This grow was done with minimum cost and equipment.
It started with some seeds donated to the cause that a friend gave me.

APRIL 8, WE HAVE LIFE!



They were placed on a damp paper towel between two saucers.
4 sprouted, started 3 more for a total of 6 seedlings that made it, my "legal limit".

[MrBill]

The cage they are in is a dog cage. Turned it upside down and put the tray in the bottom. First light easily hung inside and moveable.

[Jayme Ream]

very cool! congrats and happy growing!

[MrBill]

This is one strain that is on top on my list. Def subbed in to see how these ladies do


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[Paul_led]

I have 2 grand daddy purps and I keep looking at them thinking 1 day lol

Paul

[MrBill]

Hang in there Paul, it WILL be worth the wait. They are actually about a week from harvest, but haven't finished this diary. Took a sample from 7 week into bloom flower and dried it and smoked it. Even 2 weeks early and uncured, I was impressed with the results so far.
Will post more on how they developed (and how they got there) soon.

[MrBill]

Went to local hardware store to get some lighting. Had no idea that the florescents I had used in the past, have been replaced by LEDs.
Bought a 30w multi-spectrum LED and was shocked to pay $49 for a single bulb! Bought it because the "babies" we're popping up and needed SOMETHING for light.
Did a little research on Amazon and found a set of 6 42w LEDs for about $100 and set them all on top of the dog crate.
We have light.

[Jayme Ream]

very nice! im using 20 doller led t-8 bubs. they love it!

[MrBill]

Was also given a roll of reflective vinyl that I cut and tossed over the whole thing, making a tent of sorts, holds enough heat and moisture in and reflected light to get the job done ….

(This pic was taken weeks later after I had removed the dog crate and raised the lights)



Also bought fiber seedling cups, pots from the Dollar store, a bag of Miracle Grow potting soil, a bag of topsoil and a box of indoor/outdoor Miracle Grow granules.

I did say this was a minimalistic project.
Less narration and more pics from here on, I promise.

[MrBill]

4Week 4 of veg.
Started looking pretty sad with yellowing leaves. Transplanted cup and all into larger pots, started watering less often , every 3 days instead of every other day and feeding every other watering. ¾ of the half tsp measure in M Grow to a 20 oz bottle of tap water in each pot.