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cropduster cropduster
4 years ago
It was an exciting week with the buds starting to pick up on the Haze Berry. I am hoping that because Emperor J is taking so long to flower she going to be a monster (fingers crossed) I gave the ladies their first top dressing of Gaia Green power bloom (just shy of 3 tbsp) on day 40 for Emp. J and day 33 for Haze Berry. The next day I added 3 tbsp of worm castings as a top dressing for both. I was conflicted on whether or not to do a 50/50 of the all purpose and the bloom because some people on here claim that the extra nitrogen has negatively effected bud development. I then caved and added some worm castings as the leaves looked a shade lighter than usual. I have been having trouble watering lately. It seems that every time I try to let the plants dry out and give them about 1 1/2 liters their leaves droop, which I assume causes them stress. So I wait until just about dry and add a Litre, 500ml to the top and 500ml to the bottom. I noticed when I add the water to the bottom it instantly gets sucked up. At least this way I am sure the roots on the bottom are getting water. The downside, because i am feeding by topdressing the only way the nutrients get fed to the plant is when water carries it to the roots when watering from the top. We will see how it works out. Its funny because I watch videos of people watering their plants and they just drench the pot until water runs out, I feel that would kill the ladies :(. I cant wait to see what this week brings. Happy growing!! I also take any advice or growing tips you guys/gals want to share.
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Grow Questions
cropduster
cropdusterstarted grow question 4 years ago
First signs of issues? Medium - Pro mix hp Nutrients Gaia Green (75/25 mix of 444 and 284 in base) Top dressed week 4 with 3 tbs of 284 and 3 tbs worm castings two teas - first veg tea second bloom tea 3/4 to 1L every two days of well water ph 6.5 ppm 213 Purple stems from stalk
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Leaves. Curl up
Leaves. Color - Yellow
Plant. Stem - Red or purple
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Organoman
Organomananswered grow question 4 years ago
To me it looks like damage caused by excess nutrient salts in the soil/substrate. If you have not been watering to run off, this is most probable, especially combined with well water, which generally is a bit salty. Unfortunately, by the time the salts build up to cause damage, the problem in the soil is well advanced. This is why watering to run off is so important, as it flushes the soil and prevents the salts from building up. Giving lots of water now can cause more problems, as it can cause even more salts in your soil to be released and do even more damage. Drenching your soil until water runs out of the bottom of the pot is actually the correct way to water. Purple leaf stems are not a really big problem and can be ignored. At this stage I would give just plain water for a week or so, after removing as much of the fertilizer that is sitting on the top of the soil first. This way your plant will use up the trapped nutrient salts that are in the soil already. I would also be switching to a soluble fertilizer/nutrient, this way you can control what your plant gets, rather than feeding each and every time you water as occurs with the top dressing type of fertilizer you are now using. Worm castings are excellent and can not do any damage or harm, if they are pure and unadulterated. After this week-10 days has passed, I would resume with the fertilizer, but probably at half strength and as long as it does not cause further damage, continue at this strength until harvest. The problem with the top dressing type of fertilizer is that it feeds your plant each and every time you water. Also, after these 7-10 have passed, giving 2-3 litres of plain water would be about right. Ideally, you should aim for a water/water/feed/water/water/feed schedule, so that you are feeding every 7-10 days, with 2 irrigations of plain water between each feeding. This will be plenty enough food and the 2 irrigations with plain water will help keep your soil healthy and prevent any nutrient salts from building up. When you do water, water until water comes out the bottom of the pot, this is the only way to prevent salts from building up, otherwise, without run off, all the dissolved nutrient salts stay in the soil and build up to toxic levels. Hope this helps,............ Organoman.
cropduster
cropdusterstarted grow question 4 years ago
For the past four weeks the lower fan leaves on my plant have been getting pale green then yellow/brown. the stems have turned purple and I have noticed the last week or so the tips of the leaves have been slowly turning brown. Should i worry at this stage of growth?
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Leaves. Color - Yellow
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Burmese
Burmeseanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hi there, Lower leaves turning into yellow ia completely normal at this stage. As long as I can keep substrate pH in proper range and proper feed, I will not worry a bit about those symptoms and discoloration.All I would do is making her as comfortable as I can until harvest and focus on buds for pests, mold or rot.Good luck and Happy growing... ✌️
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Cannabeast40
Cannabeast40commentedweek 44 years ago
Good luck & Happy growing 😊🙏
Ferenc
Ferenccommentedweek 144 years ago
cropduster
cropdustercommented4 years ago
@Ferenc, Thanks for stopping by Ferenc 👊👍
James
Jamescommentedweek 104 years ago
Nice job!!!
cropduster
cropdustercommented4 years ago
@James, Thanks James! I think its given me the confidence and excitement to start planning for my next grow.👊
Ferenc
Ferenccommentedweek 74 years ago
Happy Flowering @cropduster
cropduster
cropdustercommented4 years ago
@Ferenc, Thank you Ferenc, very kind.
AutoDankDragon
AutoDankDragoncommentedweek 104 years ago
She's a beauty! Can't wait to start my HB tomorrow🤘🏽 Have you got a dry weight yet bro, cant wait to see👊🏽👌🏽
AutoDankDragon
AutoDankDragoncommented4 years ago
@cropduster, Wicked!💯🤘🏽Best of luck on the next mate👌🏽 Cheers bud👊🏽
cropduster
cropdustercommented4 years ago
@@AutoDankDragon, I just finished the drying process this morning. I finished with just under 40 grams. I had a chance to sample some after about 6 days of drying and it was a sweet smoke, mostly cerebral that lasted for about three hours. I wish you the best of luck on your grow 👍👊
spyder
spydercommentedweek 34 years ago
lookin' good,,,good luck with the grow....enjoy.
spyder
spydercommented4 years ago
cropduster
cropdustercommented4 years ago
@spyder, Thanks spyder :) your Northern lights look killer!
HirdoWeirdo
HirdoWeirdocommentedweek 114 years ago
Enjoy your harvest buddy! 💪😍
cropduster
cropdustercommented4 years ago
@HirdoWeirdo, Thanks buddy, cant wait.
Rock_n_Roll_Randy
Rock_n_Roll_Randycommentedweek 24 years ago
Good luck buddy 👍
cropduster
cropdustercommented4 years ago
@Rock_n_Roll_Randy, Thanks Randy, i think I might need it :)
DreamIT
DreamITcommentedweek 134 years ago
Enjoy the rest of the flowering mate 🦄🍀🤘
SegaYGriega
SegaYGriegacommentedweek 84 years ago
👌 Nice work, looks great !!! I wish you good results !!! See my reports and leave your opinion in the comments 😉 I will be glad to meet you 👍
sailormoonflowers
sailormoonflowerscommentedweek 153 years ago
Very nice looking first grow buddy, shes a beauty...
cropduster
cropdustercommented3 years ago
@sailormoonflowers, Thanks Sailermoonflowers,Its been a long grow. It will be nice to take a break and enjoy the spoils :)
DoDrugs420
DoDrugs420commentedweek 144 years ago
Spectacular my dude.
cropduster
cropdustercommented4 years ago
@DoDrugs420, Thanks for the encouragement👍👍 She has been a joy to grow despite her being a photo. I cant wait to see what she has to offer.
thekylemethod
thekylemethodcommentedweek 134 years ago
Looking pretty good! I think some yellowing and cannibalization of the fan leaves could be natural, but I'm super new to this so take that with a grain of Rick Simpson Oil... I really appreciate you posting this diary, as I have 8 Emperor J seeds in my inventory, and was considering running those next. If they are not autos, that may change my game plan somewhat. I also got some Sour D Auto and RPK Autos from Oasis. The Sour D has started flowering under 20/4, and the RPK seems like it wants to, but I wouldn't say she is officially in flower yet. Very interested to see how your Emperor J harvest turns out, and maybe a smoke report? Seems like she is gonna be a big girl!
cropduster
cropdustercommented4 years ago
@thekylemethod, After I started having problems with flowering her I went back and read a few reviews of the seeds and others are having similar issues with these seeds not being autos. I would be curious to see how you make out with yours. I have some more EJ seeds as well but I am timid about trying two in my tent at once. Maybe if I get a bigger tent I will run them expecting photos, especially if I get a good harvest and some good smoke. Good luck with your grow 👍👍
OrganicPower
OrganicPowercommentedweek 94 years ago
Your grow looks great 👍! I also top dress using Gaia Green and have had good results. My soil eats it up and I like the ease of use. I just joined your grow but noticed you had a watering issue. If your water has low ppm and to avoid using any cal mag you can add powdered dolomite lime to your soil when you mix and it will also keep your ph in check. I haven’t checked ph since using Gaia Green…works for me and my water. EWC/compost are a must and make the soil active with microbial life that eats the top dressings and breaks it down…top dress/teas! I grow in 5-7 gallon fabric pots and do NOT water until run off. But I do make sure water is making it to the bottom. I have to water slowly to insure it doesn’t just run through or down the sides. Salts won’t build up like bottle nutrients. Make sure you follow the instructions Gaia Green recommends, they are spot on! Just don’t top dress a few weeks prior to harvest. No flush required just don’t add anything and water to end. You don’t want all your microbes to run out the bottom of the pot and die. I do have a little run off but I’m talking only 100-200ml max that gets soaked back into pot. This method has been working for me and hope it helps. Your plants look great! I’ll be following along🖖
cropduster
cropdustercommented4 years ago
@OrganicPower, Thanks so much for the comments. I will definitely implement your suggestions in my next grow. I have to admit its been pretty hands off as far as maintenance goes so I will definitely run with the Gaia Green again. I use it in my garden as well and my crops are spot on and 100% organic. I do use homemade compost and EWC in my garden and it works like magic. I used promix for my indoor grow because I was scared of getting bugs in the house (the better half would skin me alive). If I can just get my Emperor J to flower I will be happy. I checker her tonight before i put her in a time out and she seems to be putting out more pistils than usual and she grew another 4" since Tuesday. Cheers, I am off to check out your grows.
TenderBuds
TenderBudscommentedweek 54 years ago
Pretty ladies! 👍💃🏻
cropduster
cropdustercommented4 years ago
@@TenderBuds, Thanks TenderBuds, They were a little sad after i watered them but they will perk up tomorrow.
APOLLO
APOLLOcommentedweek 54 years ago
Good job on your first grow, well done so far. Good luck rest of the way
cropduster
cropdustercommented4 years ago
@APOLLO, Thanks mate.
Grow3rPT
Grow3rPTcommentedweek 54 years ago
Tudo de bom no teu cultivo :) E no fim que tenhas uma boa colheita
cropduster
cropdustercommented4 years ago
@Grow3rPT, Thanks GrowerPT, I am starting to see the fruits of my labour and looking forward to that harvest.
Lacrima
Lacrimacommentedweek 24 years ago
Happy Growing ! 😊💪
cropduster
cropdustercommented4 years ago
@Lacrima, Thank you :)
DJST23
DJST23commentedweek 94 years ago
Looking good boss!!!
Trumptight420
Trumptight420commentedweek 54 years ago
Good luck with your experience treat her right and she will return the favor💪
Trumptight420
Trumptight420commented4 years ago
@cropduster, IKR it's almost like catnip for humans lol...I like the Sweet variety better though. Thanks for taking the time to visit my page🙏
Trumptight420
Trumptight420commented4 years ago
@cropduster, 😅 Happy Growing friend
cropduster
cropdustercommented4 years ago
@@Trumptight420, Your ladies are looking nice as well. Loving the basil added in there. I grew a ton last year and always took a moment to take in their beautiful aromas.
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