Hiya everyone,

After being in the military for over a year, and finally getting a medical discharge which i am well happy about, I can start thinking about getting my old life back, needless to say im more than excited. Over this last year a couple of sources i used to score weed from have dried up, thanks to a little piggy force. So therefore ive been thinkin of growin my own weed, ive spoke to the mrs bout it and she is happy with it so here i am. Ive been reading a lot of grow diaries and they are more than inspirational, but my knowledge on growin is very limited.
So I was wonderin if anyone could recommend a good book or website that you have used to help you when ya first started out. Ive looked on amazon and sites like that but theres so much to choose from, im gonna probably look to be growin out of a closet, or maybe a tent if my new house will have the room.

Sorry for the long winded question, any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Soon to be EX-Soldier Toker

welcome mate this place is all you need check out the grow diaries etc there full of info

here http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?act=...mp;s=&f=129

knowledge base http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?autocom=ineo

also here will be worth a look to help decide exactly what you wanna do http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?act=SF&s=&f=98

scarface

welcome soon-to-be-ex-soldier-toker

good to hear you have the all-important green light from the missus
this is the best place to start. check out the growroom designs and grow diaries, look for someone who has/is doing something similar to what you have in mind and see how they got on.

i'm doing my first grow but have the real advantage of a friend close by who has been growing lovely weed for years he helped get me started and pops over to keep an eye on them. i've had issues so far with condensation, leaf spot mould, yellowing of the leaves (nitrogen def i think) and low temps/humidity at times.

the plants are still alive tho and should get me something to smoke by the end. i would recommend "the cannabis grow bible" as a good book to see you through the grow - with plenty of visits here. get a digital camera if you don't have one too. a picture says a thousand words on here

good luck and keep us posted

Pinball Wizard

Thanks a lot for all the info, i cant wait till i can put it into practice. Ive got myself a new camera for christmas so that will help. well im sure you will here from me again wen im in my lovely new (council) house and im needing help. Cheers and all the best in this new year.

Ex-Soldier toker.

Welcome.

ALL is here on this site. Any Q's - Ask.

EmB.

Really.

I'd stay away from dirt, hydro all the way.

I would dis-agree.

Would seem a very plausible, cheap and accessible place to start.

I have not gone hydro, No need.

I grew in hydro for my first go too - it was much more involving than compost.

'Involving' is a key word. I try and keep things as simple and straightforward as possible and try to avoid as much 'involving' as I can.

Best of luck though. I never made a rod for my own back if it can be avoided.

yeah id definatly stick with the good old forgiving dirt for your first grow mate

have a look here all ya need to know about composts (organic and non-organic)
http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?act=...mp;s=&f=108

peace

scarface

Don't be scared off of Hydro.
It really is very easy, that said it can have problems (just like all methods).

Hydro or Compost?
Each to his/her own I think. But I agree with those who say "Start with compost"; its a good place to learn and I think (personal opinion) its more forgiving than hydro for the beginner. Then, if you're technically minded, move on to Hydro. I'm a Compost man myself, but that's just me.
Welcome to UK420 M8.
If I might suggest - read a few diaries of differing grwo styles; a hydro, a compost, a sativa, and indica etc etc. Then decide which style suits you and take it from there. Most folks here will be more than happy to help in any way possible, just fire off the questions.

very similar postion to you and found this book to be mega useful integeral hydroponics by g.low edition 2 isbn 0-646-43581-7 u can actually copy his feed regimes and growing system its working for me check out my post pineapple pride he gives loads of info on pests plant science hydroponics in genereal even cloning also has associated website

get seeds .. get on uk420 and ask away



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Correctomundo, General.

EmB.

I do like the thought of hydro, just seems cleaner to have in the house, although i think im gonna be going wiv compost first, mainly because it just seems natural. deffo going to try hydro in the future tho, i got many years in front of me Many high years!

Is it just me or once you start reading a diary do you become hooked, ive read all of Theorys and I am so jealous.

Welcome mate,
As everyone says, you'll find all the info you need here (all opinions). There are too many books to choose from (isn't that good). George Cervantes has several their all recommended.
Soil or Hydro?. For a first grow I'd say soil it's more forgiving of any mistakes you may make. With hydro (although yields are bigger) if you get one little thing wrong you can ruin your plants in a few hours. With hydro you have to check daily : PH levels, EC levels, temp (water & air), feed mix/balance, airation & circulation and drainage of water reservoir. Also there's a lot of water sloshing about in a flat - wouldn't want that to leak through to the neighbours. Soil is much easier as it acts as a buffer for all the above things - you'll just have to feed & water the plants.
Species - Again with a first grow in a new space ( and you're probably gasping for a toke of your own) grow a short, stumpy, quick-growing indica (say 45-60 days flowering).

Good luck - well done for getting out of the army
(you might like to check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMiWrgD5Ai4 - first of 6-part mini docu)
All teh best with your grow,

Fatfreddy

Welcome to UK420!! I agree wi most, start wi compost and then give Hydro a go Hydro is brain dead stuff, it takes a real grower to grow in mud IMO What ever a real grower si tha is Welcome

welcome bud and good luck n your quest i too have just signed up 2 420 although im on my second grow but the knowledge here was to rich too not try and tap into personally im growin in nft systems but also have some in soil both are going really well