Day 8 - things progressing as per the plan! But what do I know... this is my first grow lol
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My very first official grow!
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weeks 4-5
Defoliation
weeks 8
34%
California SuperSoil
Grow medium
66%
Fox Farm Ocean Forest
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Week 8
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45.72
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Day 64 - 2/15/22 - 7 days till harvest according the the seed bank. All tricomes are clear as of yesterday. Keeping a real close eye on them at this point (DUH). Defoliated all 6 yesterday. What I did was to cut off anything not related to an actual bud - In other words I trimmed everything except sugar leaves. Picked out that idea from an article by a grower. Made sense to me... There is a really sweet smell that's really strong near the tent. AND NOW I CAN ACTUALLY SEE WHAT APPEARS TO BE SOME PURPLE! Who knew? Having more fun than I expected.
Day 66 - Spa day. All 6 got a 6.5ph back-strap molasses flush while in the shower today. That was a really good idea actually. That'll be the last flush until harvest I think.
Day 67 - My other grow moved into the tent - 3 White Widows (gonna be monsters).
Day 69 - tomorrow harvest day? I'll take another peak at the tri's in a few mins...
Day 70 - alleged day of harvest. Well not so fast! Tri's on all 6 are still clear although one might be turning a bit cloudy. Fed them a light watering of 1/2 Tbsp Epsom salt and 1 tsp Tiger Bloom - 1 gal @6.3 for all 6. BTW I'm going with 6.3Ph from now on with all grows. Tiger Bloom because I wanted to give them a tiny bit of nutes for this last push. I'm supposed to receive my new Blue Labs TDS/EC pen today but I can say the soil is (most likely) not saturated with anything at all. Well maybe with molasses lol... I will play with the pen and get some useful info today. Here's the latest pics of everyone getting along beautifully in the tent. Gonna move the tent this weekend and get started on the room.
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Grow Questions
DaBeersstarted grow question 2 years ago
My 5 gal cloth pots are layered with approx 1/3 Cali Super Soil (bottom) and 2/3 Fox Farm Ocean Forest (top). I assume when the roots reach the super soil all nutes will be supplied. But what happens until then? Should i provide nutes until they reach the SS and if so what kind?
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Feeding. Other
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GrowCNanswered grow question 2 years ago
Do nothing for now. You can usually go 3-4 weeks with Ocean Forest and no additional nutrients. Your super soil layer on the bottom could buy you more time for needing more nutes. Just keep an eye on your plants and listen to what they are telling you. This site (https://www.growweedeasy.com/cannabis-symptoms-pictures) has pictures that show many of the most common problems you might have.
I am not a fan of layering soils. I want all the soil working. But super soil can be really good stuff!
Make sure you water slowly and deeply, especially when the plants get larger. Early on you want to water beyond where you think the roots are. Roots will not grow into dry soil so you want nice moist soil for them to seek out. Then when the plants get bigger feel the bottom of the pot to make sure you are getting water all the way to the bottom. You can feel and see the sides of the pot to feel how you are watering the sides. Just make sure to water slowly. Water takes the path of least resistance so if water erupts out the side of the pot, water more slowly so it's soaking the soil and not blowing out the side.
Fabric pots evaporate a lot of water so don't be surprised if you need to water heavily every day.
With 19 liter (5 gal) pots I'm watering every day and each pot takes 1.5 - 2 liter of water when in late veg & early flower.
DaBeersstarted grow question 2 years ago
For example I look up Afghan Kush Ryder. The overview says "flowering takes 45-55 days" and then in the description part it says "Flowering - 70 days". I assume it means once you reach the flowering stage it will flower for 45-55 days and harvest in 70. Am I close? Thx!
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Other. General questions
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DaBeersstarted grow question 2 years ago
I diagnosed these pics and added some Tiger Bloom (2-8-4). Now I'm thinking I need some CalMag. Do you have any recommendations? Adding the Tiger Bloom was the first nute I have ever added. See substrate used. 4 of 6 plants have variations of this and it's slowly getting worse.
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Leaves. Other
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m0useanswered grow question 2 years ago
I think it was smart to add in some Tiger Bloom in case it was lacking a bit of P.
CalMg is also a good option. The spots look like calcium issues but also potassium.
however potassium will be covered in tiger bloom as well.
Give it some calmg and check how its doing in the following week.
I'd also raise your ph to 6.5 in soil grows
Best Of Luck
DaBeersstarted grow question 2 years ago
Howdy peeps. Wondering if anyone has any thoughts on Burp Lids. I'm nearing my first harvest and think that maybe these are worth getting. Does anyone here use these? Thanks in advance!
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Other. Harvest - Curing
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LeastExpectedGroweranswered grow question 2 years ago
Or you can just untwist the jar lid. ;) Can't see this is worth the extra expense especially if it's just your first harvest and you don't have dozens of jars to work with.
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DaBeerscommentedweek 02 years ago
homerjgangiacommentedweek 02 years ago
Good luck with your grow mate!πͺπͺ
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DaBeerscommented2 years ago
Thanks I appreciate it! Fingers crossed...
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WisdomCulture420commentedweek 02 years ago
Good luck mate ππ±
All my support for your new growth
I wish you a beautiful and big future harvest ππ»π₯
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DaBeerscommented2 years ago
@@WisdomCulture420, Thanks! Regardless of what happens It'll be my best grow ever!!! lol
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homerjgangiacommentedweek 02 years ago
Good luck with your grow mate!πͺπͺ
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Wackytabacky_420commentedweek 02 years ago
Best of luck and Happy Growing!π±πππͺπͺ
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DaBeerscommented2 years ago
Thank you. It's good to be here with all of you...
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bon_ggcommentedweek 72 years ago
It's going very well and looking greatπ
Great job,broπͺ
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DaBeerscommented2 years ago
@@bon_gg, Appreciate it thanks!
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bon_ggcommented2 years ago
@DaBeers,
Amazing!
I think you'll be a great grower in no timeπͺ
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DaBeerscommented2 years ago
@@bon_gg, Thank you G! Soon it will be another first for me - harvesting, drying, and curing. I've learned soooo much on this grow and already have applied the new knowledge on my second! Thanks again brother G!
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bon_ggcommentedweek 82 years ago
Great gardenπ
The girls probably have a few weeks left to harvest!
If harvested too early, yield and potency may be greatly reduced.
I wish you the best of luck with your harvestπ
https://www.growweedeasy.com/harvest
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DaBeerscommented2 years ago
@@bon_gg, Thanks for the link to gwe/harvest. That helps a lot!
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Red_Rockst4rcommentedweek 52 years ago
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Gr8 pictures π·π Keep sharing π
I wish you and your plant the best - 1 love ππΏ
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Y0inkcommentedweek 02 years ago
Good Luck! Wish you the best! πͺππ
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OrganicNature420commentedweek 02 years ago
Nice set up goodluck βοΈπΌπ±π
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DaBeerscommented2 years ago
@OrganicNature420, Thank you for your input! I do have my heat mats working properly now - they were reading 20c and are now set for 22c and are now "ON" (I read in a couple places that 22c was the proper substrate temp). I will immediately increase the tent temp to 27c per your suggestion. As I look for a better device I have cranked up the room humidifier to it's max of 65%. Many thanks...
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OrganicNature420commented2 years ago
@DaBeers, for day 15 they are looking a little behind bro. Always start in smaller pots and get a propergater to keep seedlings warm and high humidity for 1st week. I'm guessing your temps are a little low aswell as your humidity? Your looking for 27c and 70% humidity. A 3lt humidifier will work great in your tent. Will only cost you Β£30 and is a key piece of equipment that's needed
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DaBeerscommented2 years ago
@OrganicNature420, Thank you Grandmaster! As I near the end of my first Diary I may ask you to take a couple mins and review my notes and provide your expert feedback and advice. That would be much appreciated and extremely helpful before I start my 2nd one! Thank you again and have a great day!
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Maryjane23commentedweek 102 years ago
Great buds!!βοΈβοΈ
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DaBeerscommented2 years ago
@Maryjane23,Thanks MaryJ!
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Kynarethcommentedweek 42 years ago
lovely diary
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DaBeerscommented2 years ago
@Kynareth, Thank you! Being my first grow I feel I should write down every seemingly important detail so I know what I did right and review what I can improve on. Thanks for taking a peek at my diary!
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OrganicNature420commentedweek 32 years ago
Well done great start π±π
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DaBeerscommented2 years ago
@OrganicNature420, Thank you
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Sour_Dcommentedweek 22 years ago
Looks like you're off to a great start @DaBeers. πͺ I also use Fox Farms Ocean Forest and usually don't add any additional nutes till 4 weeks or more. π
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DaBeerscommented2 years ago
@Sour_D,Thanks Bud. My goal this grow, and every grow actually, is to not use anything external just use the soil that nature (that's me!) has provided the plants lol. They are looking great so far IMHO.
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Chris42081commentedweek 102 years ago
Burplids have many flaws. I tossed mine the first time I used the. When they would not keep the seal sealed. Multiple times. To bad good concept poor cheaply made product.
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DaBeerscommented2 years ago
@Chris42081, thanks for your feedback. seemed like a gimmick to me. maybe if they actually worked...
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m0usecommentedweek 102 years ago
Big Harvest! Congrats!
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DaBeerscommented2 years ago
@m0use, Thanks man
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OrganicNature420commentedweek 102 years ago
Congrats on the harvest bro ππ»π±π
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Only4passioncommentedweek 92 years ago
Nice grow my friend ππall bestπ
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OrganicNature420commentedweek 32 years ago
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