basicgamer094 grow log 2020

[basicgamer094]

So I recently started some tobacco plants at home just to have some extra tobacco. Problem is that it has been a month and I only have two leave per plant. I keep the temp from mid 60s to low 70s and fertilize once every two weeks with all purpose fertilizer. I keep the soil damp but not saturated and in moderate to high sunlight. Is two leaves good or average for this or are they stunted? If stunted can i get some advice? I have included some pictures of my setup and tags with the type of plant. Thanks in advance

 

[deluxestogie]

Welcome to the forum. Feel free to introduce yourself in the Introduce Yourself forum.

I would guess that the low temperatures (in the 60s) slowed down both germination as well as growth. Low 70s should help.

Bob

 

[basicgamer094]

Welcome to the forum. Feel free to introduce yourself in the Introduce Yourself forum.

I would guess that the low temperatures (in the 60s) slowed down both germination as well as growth. Low 70s should help.

Bob

Yes but it does often reach low 70s. Do you know anyway to keep the temp constant that is cheap?

 

[deluxestogie]

Search for "seedling heat mat". They should cost $25 or less.

Bob

 

[basicgamer094]

Search for "seedling heat mat". They should cost $25 or less.

Bob

Would those help them grow more or should I try some other stuff along with it?

 

[GreenDragon]

In addition to more heat add some grow lights. Weak winter sun does not promote growth. Stop fertilizing.

 

[basicgamer094]

In addition to more heat add some grow lights. Weak winter sun does not promote growth. Stop fertilizing.

So heat mat and grow lights? And why no more fertilizer?

 

[GreenDragon]

Imagine you are those tiny seedlings, and someone is trying to force feed you an entire bottle of vitamins every day.

 

[basicgamer094]

Imagine you are those tiny seedlings, and someone is trying to force feed you an entire bottle of vitamins every day.

Oh I see. Hm. Thanks. So are heat mats safe to leave on all the time? What about the grow lamp?

 

[GreenDragon]

Heat mat 24/7, lights 12 on, 12 off.

 

[Alpine]

If you’re worried for the temps (or, more exactly, the possibility of a house fire) heat mats reach around 20 to 25 degrees C, and led grow lights are essentially cold. Of course, I assume safe connections and not “flying” cables randomly taped around.

pier

 

[deluxestogie]

A typical 1020 size seedling heat mat draws about 17 watts. For your small number of plants, a $25 under-counter tube fluorescent fixture from Walmart can easily do the job, if you rig it so that it can rest just above the plants, and be progressively elevated as the seedlings grow.

example:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/GE-18-In...t-Fixture-Fluorescent-Plug-In-10198/107893211

Bob