June 27: After a rough start, starting to look a lot better and roots getting established. I was hoping for more veg time before flowering but lot of new growth this week and some initial flower development. Very strong smell already which is a good sign. Watered in thoroughly. Temps expected 35-40C this week🔥.
@NorthernAutos, lol, yep. Best autos I've grown are Mephisto and FastBuds 😎🔥. Going out today with some feminized Double Grape pollen to make seed stock for next year👌
It’s crazy hot right now. And about five weeks ago the problem was freezing overnight temps….these plants have experienced about a 40 C range this year. I’m spraying water on a hail net to let it evaporate and mostly just hoping they make it. Will also use some kelp extract as several online sources recommend this to recover from heat stress.
@Northern_Ent, thanks for the ideas/input. Interested to see how this turns out. Indeed heat stress will be a factor. Unfortunately I tend to these only once a week. Watered in heavily last weekend and soil generally had good moisture content already. Should be ok. Risk now is whether extreme heat stunts veg growth and the plant goes into survival mode and puts all energy into reproduction/flowering...