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Cannabis_Chris Cannabis_Chris
3 years ago
Seeds are in water per GSC's grow directions. I expect to drain them onto the paper towel tomorrow (can you tell this is a first time grow). Will be using Coast of Maine, and my custom grow box (slightly under 2'x2'x4'). 4 inch inline fan off of an admittedly way too big carbon filter on medium or low gets the temp right, best on low to keep humidity high; oscillating 4 inch fan to dissipate heat and keep air moving. When I tent with plastic wrap, temp remains about the same, humidity skyrockets; go fig. Should be able to get my seeds to germinate. Will be growing in 3, 3 gallon pots with LST only (Still debating on a screen, as I think I might need one given this plants height). I know my light isn't the greatest, but it can get right up on the plants, and I plan on keeping it about 10-12 inches away at all times. I went with panda film as it is my understanding it won't burn the plants. If anyone knows of a rock solid, all natural CO2 method for such a small space, it would be appreciated. So far the best thing I've seen is Reishi mushrooms, and it seems like a 50/50 proposition at best. Are there any accompanying plants that would raise CO2? Plate of garbage? I've heard earthworm castings works, is this true?** I believe I'm going with basic fermentation with a water lock under my piddly fan, seems like it should be enough for the tiny space. I can just use a growler and refresh as needed. I figure I'll give the other two seeds another day, I've already planted my middle child.... I can only hope that it's as angelic and innocent as I was in my youth. 4/19/21 - First sprout! Seems healthy and green so far, going to let two sets of leaves develop before transfer to it's larger growing container, let the roots develop a little bit more. The other two still haven't broken soil yet. Still a little annoyed with myself for dropping the other 2 seeds in the glass, lol. C'est la vie. 4/20/21 - Sprout is...sprouting. Cotyledons still have not shown yet, which is odd 4/22/21 - One of the two seeds planted in the same pot seems to be pushing through, and it also looks like it already has some vegetative growth! No idea what is wrong with the cotyledons on my first sprout, will ask the community. ** There was a seed membrane from the seed shell that was holding the cotyledons (and two wee-bebe leaves) together, a pair of tweezers did the trick! Seems like I can safely move to vegetative growth in the next few days! Will move my wee-bebe to her larger container in a few days, let those first leaves develop. Based on other diaries I've read on here, it seems like this strain goes vegetative for 4 weeks (sometimes 5), so looking forward to watering and using some compost tea! I also have worm castings as well, which I plan on sprinkling into the soil when I transfer the seedling for a little boost (hoping it doesn't burn them). Brushed away some of the soil on #1 and #3 and to my surprise saw seed #3 was a go! Very excited to have had all three seeds germinate!
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Grow Questions
Cannabis_Chris
Cannabis_Chrisstarted grow question 3 years ago
When is the best time to transfer a seedling to its destined growing medium? Do I do it at the first sign of leaves, or is it better to wait until a few sets have formed? Do I need to worry about root shock? Should I use plant food to encourage growth into the new medium?
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greenthumbartisan
greenthumbartisananswered grow question 3 years ago
I usually just let them go until I see healthy amount of roots coming out the bottom and move them into larger pots. (I always use air pots / smart pots though making it easier to judge root density) I like to go from riot plugs to 1L air pots, and then their final pot (3.6gallon air pots) adding some endomycorrhizal each transplant. endomycorrhizal seems to work really well and the plants don't seem to slow down at all with transplant. Don't see to much of a benefit to moving until roots actually need the space, plus it's easier to water smaller pots for the short time you can. Cannabis is pretty hearty plant and doesn't need much coaxing. Roots will fill every nook and cranny it can find in the pot. I wouldn't add additional nutes unless plant is showing signs that it's actually hungry. Seedlings don't need much of anything to get rocking and rolling. Good luck and happy farming! Wishing you a healthy bounty
Cannabis_Chris
Cannabis_Chrisstarted grow question 3 years ago
My first seedling doesn't seem to want to unfurl its cotyledons. Any ideas based on the attached picture in the skull planter?
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Leaves. Other
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GoldenGromie
GoldenGromieanswered grow question 3 years ago
First thing i would try is misting and raising humidity to 75 percent.
Cannabis_Chris
Cannabis_Chrisstarted grow question 3 years ago
Soil blend notes nutrients for 30 days, should I avoid using a compost tea during those 30 days to avoid burn or lockout? The compost tea would be 3 tsps CoM Worm Castings and 1 tsp CoM Plant Food per gallon. I would water once per week in Veg only.
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DoctorGreenThumb
DoctorGreenThumbanswered grow question 3 years ago
I see you just started your diary. Good thing about organic it's hard to burn your plants. I would suggest after day 28 start giving tea's. No need to do it any earlier. Best of luck on your grows.
Cannabis_Chris
Cannabis_Chrisstarted grow question 3 years ago
If I have two plants with two sets of leaves going on three, and a runt (ruuuuddy....ruudddy....and so on) thatsjust coming into two, will they all still flower at the same time? All the same seed I believe, but Rudy shares a pot...Also, these are autos. Much thanks in advance.
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GoldenGromie
GoldenGromieanswered grow question 3 years ago
Autos can start to flower anywgere from 3 weeks on. Autos are like lighting a fuse, you dont really have any control.
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homerjgangia
homerjgangiaweek 0
Good luck with your grow mate!๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช
Cannabis_Chris
Cannabis_Chris
@homerjgangia, thank you! Looking forward to it!
Lacrima
Lacrimaweek 3
Happy Growing ! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ’ช
Cannabis_Chris
Cannabis_Chris
@Lacrima, thanks! Looking forward to the end product!
Waylate
Waylateweek 2
you had me at "simply because I fuckin love an underdog" I am pulling for you, Do your thang CC
Cannabis_Chris
Cannabis_Chris
@@Waylate, thanks amigo! ๐Ÿค™
Waylate
Waylateweek 0
Good Luck with your grow
Cannabis_Chris
Cannabis_Chris
@@Waylate, thank you! I am amped/stoked to finally be growing my own. Looking forward to the hard stuff to get to the good stuff!
Fordsie
Fordsieweek 10
Your girls are looking pretty dope! I had mixed feelings about my GC critical purple auto, Iโ€™ll try again someday. Yours are looking fabulous, keep it up bro, canโ€™t wait to see how yours do! Best of luck growmie!
Cannabis_Chris
Cannabis_Chris
@Fordsie, thank you very good sir! ๐Ÿ––
Cannabis_Chris
Cannabis_Chris
@Fordsie, thanks amigo! ๐Ÿค™
HAPPY91
HAPPY91week 6
Very nice keep up the amazing progress. I use Coast Of Maine also. I hope for strong happy and healthy grows!
Cannabis_Chris
Cannabis_Chris
@HAPPY91, thank you. I'm hoping they don't grow out much more, and based on what I've seen I probably have 1 to 2 weeks of growing left in terms of height, then they seem to puff out until their demise (not so blissful for them, but very good for me about 7-14 days later ๐Ÿ˜…)
Ner0z
Ner0zweek 5
Straight up blurpin'. I wish there was just a big red button with a case over to initiate flower mode. It would really put a visual on the excitement of flipping. Happy growing dude
Cannabis_Chris
Cannabis_Chris
@Ner0z, it's the little things in life that bring the greatest satisfaction. Like the Rainmaker I just lit, a little goes a long way! Cheers!
xTherapy_Growingx
xTherapy_Growingxweek 9
How did urs flower so fast? Iโ€™m on week 7 and got nothing ๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿผ..check mines out on my diary..Iโ€™m growing critical purp autos from growers choice too..
Cannabis_Chris
Cannabis_Chris
@xTherapy_Growingx, I'm about to post now to the community about me hermie. Glad GCS was responsive, always good to know as my next grow is a Scrog of Obama Kush Fem from them, most likely. It looks like it's new growth potentially, but I really don't know. Two of mine hit flower by the end of week 3 or 4, with the giant in it's own 5 gal not really starting until 2 weeks later! Different environments I think; the two sharing a container probably fought for resources and I am interested to see their root systems.
xTherapy_Growingx
xTherapy_Growingx
@@Cannabis_Chris, letโ€™s pray they arenโ€™t herms! That Would be such a bummer ๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿผ But yea growerschoice sent me an email back saying critical purp autos take up to 8 weeks to flower.. and really itโ€™s ok cus they are huge and itโ€™s better for them to flower now than if they did 3-4 weeks ago..thanx for the response and best of luck with ur current and future grows! Stay Safe ๐Ÿ’ฏ happy Growing ๐Ÿ˜ŽโœŒ๏ธ๐Ÿผ
xTherapy_Growingx
xTherapy_Growingx
@@Cannabis_Chris, I did reach out to growerschoice and they said critical purp autos take up to 8 weeks to flower, if Iโ€™d a known that I would of just gotten photos, really I canโ€™t complain tho, itโ€™s better for them to start flowering now than if they did 3-4 weeks ago..thanx for the response ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ..Happy GrowinG ๐Ÿ˜ŽโœŒ๏ธ๐Ÿผ
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Lazydaze428
Lazydaze428week 11
What's with the watering system, or the bottles I see next to rudy, I'm just curious most of the set up seems homemade witch I totally dig by the way.
Lazydaze428
Lazydaze428
@@Cannabis_Chris,I started adding bubbles into my water after our quick conversation as I started researching oxygen and bubbles in the water.as you already know it raises the ph in the water some how but I'm assuming its because of the oxygen, I'm not sure of the science I just read half said it was crap and the other swears by it so I only saw the up side and it has seemed to produce more growth especially at the base of stems where they meet the main stalk.I am obviously new to the world of indoor growing or hell growing all together but I am slowly getting the better equipment or more knowledge on how to use.I spend a lot of time reading other ppl experiences and the word of mouth info is the best teacher in the world so thanks for the words of encouragement and any advice you throw my way.๐Ÿ™๐Ÿคค
Lazydaze428
Lazydaze428
@@Cannabis_Chris,thank for the info.I keep reading a lot of ppl over water but not me I had to go buy a water soil tester because I killed 3.the soil(coast of main super soil) looks wet but then I test it and its right on the mark of dry/damp.this is after I started over. I'm giving them enough water now but I'm always fooled by how wet the soil looks so I'm thinking you got right idea.
Cannabis_Chris
Cannabis_Chris
@Lazydaze428, it is actually a CO2 aquarium set up. I have it set to 60 days, right now (based on bubbles per second) and in the last week I'm going to up it as it should assist in getting me some denser buds. You can find the parts on the online jungle retailer, and a bazillion videos on YouTube. I'm still looking into a watering system, but it seems to be a hassle to keep mold/bacteria out of such a set-up.
TenderBuds
TenderBudsweek 13
Congrats! Love your commentary on the photos ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป
TenderBuds
TenderBuds
@@Cannabis_Chris, sometimes you donโ€™t.
Cannabis_Chris
Cannabis_Chris
@@TenderBuds, sometimes you feel like a nut ๐Ÿ˜‚
xTherapy_Growingx
xTherapy_Growingxweek 10
Toughhhh ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ’ฏ I switched mine to 12/12 ..it doesnโ€™t seem to be โ€œautofloweringโ€ โœŒ๏ธ๐Ÿผ
Cannabis_Chris
Cannabis_Chris
@xTherapy_Growingx, ahh, bummer mate. Hopefully it yields some massive buds from all that time in Veg!
SeaGrow
SeaGrowweek 3
Happy growin mate ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ‘
Cannabis_Chris
Cannabis_Chris
@SeaGrow, thank you! Lookin forward to the end result
mmmlovelytomatoes
mmmlovelytomatoesweek 13
loving reading your grows. looking forward to more!!
Cannabis_Chris
Cannabis_Chris
@mmmlovelytomatoes, thank you! โœŒ๏ธโค๏ธ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽ“
HirdoWeirdo
HirdoWeirdoweek 13
Happy growing and enjoy ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜Ž