Hi all new here and keen to grow my first plant.

[GGGrassofhome]

So after discovering this awesome site and the wealth of information, ive decided to have a crack at growing an outdoor plant in a pot.

 

I have been a daily smoker for over 25 years but haven't grown anything before, so this community is a godsend.

 

Unfortunately im renting atm so I have inspections every 6 months or so.

Planning to start after next inspection, hopefully in October.

 

I have ordered some Amnesia Fast fems from seedsman and did a trip to bunnos yesterday and grabbed some supplies.

 

Am I on the right track?

 

Bit confused with the type of pot to use

 

Should I go for a fabric geopot or just a plastic one?

 

I bought some jiffy peat pellets and was thinking of sowing into these?

Or would I be better off using paper towel method and planting straight into its final pot?

Im in Melbourne.

 

Any input/advise would be much appreciated.

Cheers all.

[billygoat]

best of luck.

 

germination is just a matter of choice.  main thing to make sure is its a nice warm spot, near your hot water system or beside the fridge, etc.

 

Sounds like you may need to move the pots on ocassion so just use a plastic one.  those geo fabric pots get out of shape and are a pain to move without disturbing the root mass.... particularly if it is a reasonable size plant.

[micmac]

Sounds good

I would have went somwhere5elso to get my soul though.

It's gonna save u rippingvit out of that stuff n into something good

Bad start not the best idea

If u want to go organic go to your local nursery, get a living soil, top dress it with worm castings

This way u will only have to water for the whole grow

It will also save u the hassles newbies get with their first grow

When u have learnt a bit more n have more time to prepare your soil (6 months minimum) have a crack at making your own

Use that stuff u got to start a compost heap for next yr

I know they the manure is ready to go but I'm not so sure so time to break down a bit more would be a good idea

Your medium is the most important thing u need to get right straight away

 

 

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[GGGrassofhome]

best of luck.

 

germination is just a matter of choice.  main thing to make sure is its a nice warm spot, near your hot water system or beside the fridge, etc.

 

Sounds like you may need to move the pots on ocassion so just use a plastic one.  those geo fabric pots get out of shape and are a pain to move without disturbing the root mass.... particularly if it is a reasonable size plant.

Thanks billygoat will grab a couple of 50L plastic pots

[GGGrassofhome]

Sounds good

I would have went somwhere5elso to get my soul though.

It's gonna save u rippingvit out of that stuff n into something good

Bad start not the best idea

If u want to go organic go to your local nursery, get a living soil, top dress it with worm castings

This way u will only have to water for the whole grow

It will also save u the hassles newbies get with their first grow

When u have learnt a bit more n have more time to prepare your soil (6 months minimum) have a crack at making your own

Use that stuff u got to start a compost heap for next yr

I know they the manure is ready to go but I'm not so sure so time to break down a bit more would be a good idea

Your medium is the most important thing u need to get right straight away

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Thanks for the reply micmac.

I would rather go organic if possible.

I will make a trip to my local nursery and have a look.

I bought some tomato seeds to play with so I might dig some holes and throw the bunnings stuff in for them.

Cheers.

[micmac]

No worries , shouldn't be too hard to find something in your area

 

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[ShitsNGiggles]

Just to be sure propagation gear. Not needed perhaps but beneficial. Kloud9 has the right idea. Sorry bro mine are not up and running yet. Touched ground yesterday. Shit tonnes of work ahead.

 

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[ShitsNGiggles]

I've another dome with in built heat mat and a stack of those foam inlays. This gives a 100 % strike rate. Coir n perlite plus weak nutrient mist with spray bottle. Spray H20 daily. 4-5 days above ground.

 

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[micmac]

I get 100% 99% of the time by simply dropping them into rock wool jiffy pot or even heaven forbid straight into the soil

I don't know why some many ppl go to such lenghts( unless u lived in Mexico or Tasmania )

When it is The easiest thing in the world

Moisture warmth n humidity no light needed till they pop up

Just be sure u plant the seed right way up

Way too much Google going on here ATM

KISS KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID U N CAN'T GO WRONG

If u want to waste time n money on complicated n unnecessary gear go ahead

Maybe a bottle cut off for protection outside if required

 

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[GGGrassofhome]

Ive just thrown 3 old bag seeds in a cup of water and another 3 in peat pods as an experiment before my fems arrive.

Bought 15L of worm castings for $10 (local pickup)on Ebay. Seller has a commercial worm farm so I may get some live worms to throw in the mix as well

I'll stop by my local nursery for a gander tomorrow.