Day 15- Week 3 came about, and I don't know what I was thinking...started LST very lightly this morning. Checking in tonight I see ripples of new growth in the stem, and positive reaction from the minor bend down. Aiming for a flush day 16, then upping nutrients to 1/4 strength. Will be slowly lowering light to 18"above canopy by end of the week. So far so good, if I see any degradation from me starting to bend the stem too early I will back off and provide support vertically. Don't think that will be an issue, as it is quite healthy and growing nicely.
Day 17- woke up this morning and gave it a nice watering/flush. Training is going well, new growth is appearing every day. Have been maintaining LST application daily, ensuring position is appropriate. Nothing super new to report, other than the plant is kicking off and gaining mass. Will feed when soil seems dry, or when plants look desperate in the upcoming days.
Day 20- plant is growing well, bud sites are showing and growing into itself. Stem is taking girth and really is growing up to the light. Absolutely loving the light distance and constant attention. I removed the training wrap for today in hopes of growth upwards, will really dissect tomorrow and expose all growth sites via garden stakes, training the plant the way I need it to grow. Hoping to have another 2 weeks of veg to really train around the whole pot, maximizing light penetration and symmetry. Overall, plant is very healthy and happy, this may be my closing entry for week 3, will see if anything dramatic happens by end of day tomorrow.
Day 21- training is still off except a few fan leaves. Fed this morning 1/4 strength grow big and 5ml/gal silica additive. Tucking leafs underneath new growth constantly, really waiting for a huge growth spurt. Week 4 is tomorrow, everything seems to be going good! Very leafy so far and the smell is mildly fruity. Gonna leave the plant to do it's thing the rest of the day.
Has anyone noticed a true difference in yields/health with an addition of a silica compound to the soil medium? Unsure if I want to try it on this grow, but am open to comments/recommendations.
Basically it sets your plant up to help increase overall harvest. Make sure to use a micro with it. And add bit at a time if making s mix as some nutes might gel together if used in excess.
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@fast_buds_jessie, thanks for the comments! I'm looking forward to really tracking them during grow and having an awesome crop! I have a few other fast buds strains that I'm eager to grow too, once this harvest runs its course. Thanks again for the comment and helping hands. Stay tuned!