Originally Posted by WhammyBoy

Hey all,
So I have a few more questions...my first seeds just sprouted on 9/13...there are 9 of them so hoping for a few females out of the bunch.

When is the earliest to actually know if a plant is male of female? (dont want to mess up the first crop by leaving a male in.) as already stated depends on so many things, but once the plants are sexually mature and you change the light cycle genrally you can tell in a week or less, but sometimes more. There are methods to tell sooner but they are a pita and may stunt your growth

Can lights be all around the plants? or is it best to have them overhead? (no matter what i will still have lights hanging overhead) mostly overhead some on the sides...

How often do the sprouts need to be watered? I read that when the top soil drys they need more what, but the top soil can dry within a matter of hours...does this mean I need to water every few hours while there little? from eveyhting I have read I thought cannabis plants liked less water? sprouts often don't need to be watered at all....if they were planted in very moist soil to begin with....just spray the soil with a mist enough to keep it moist...mist the soil not the seedling....don't let the surface dry until at least you get those first true leaves

I am sure I will have more questions....questions breed questions lol.
Thanks much in advanced for the help!

Hope all is Well,