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I.L.G.M. AK-47 auto (first grow)

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3 years ago
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Indoor
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tender love and care
weeks 5, 7
LST
weeks 5, 7
Defoliation
weeks 5, 7
Soil
Grow medium
Natures living soil autoflower mix
Grow medium
19 L
Pot Size
1.44 L
Watering
0
Germination
3 years ago
24 hours in a shot glass of water with a tiny paper bag over it and then into the soil.
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timber03
timber03started grow question 3 years ago
Day 41 now, lots of training and trimming, when can expect flower to begin?
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gottagrowsometime
gottagrowsometimeanswered grow question 3 years ago
Hey buddy. You will see stigma, (white hairs, pistons) come from the bud sites, (calyxes). First signs of stigma flowering time is usually 55-65 days depending on strain but always check the trichomes too. But them days are always nearly in the area of what a plant needs as in the way of flowering. Some autos might begin stigma at wk 3-4 or 5 I got away with one till wk 8 cause I stalled it. First pic is signs of stigma. Good luck buddy. growdiaries.com/diaries/129885-grow-journal-by-gottagrowsometime/week/719413
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Week 5. Vegetation
3 years ago
20.32 cm
24 hrs
22 °C
Normal
55 %
5 L
1 L
50.8 cm
Nutrients 1
Coconut Water Powder - BuildASoil
Coconut Water Powder 0.163 mll
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timber03
timber03started grow question 3 years ago
Hey all, thanks for your responses. I have another question… is this the first sign of flower?
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Organoman
Organomananswered grow question 3 years ago
Yes, in about 2 weeks, flowering should commence in earnest. What you are seeing are primordia or "pre-flowers". Hope this helps, Organoman.
timber03
timber03started grow question 3 years ago
Natures living soil autoflower bottom third mix happy frog to the top. Been top dressing every three waterings with the girl flower power. Had her out of the tent yesterday lsting and gave her a foliar mist with aloe powder and coconut water. Noticed these spots this morning.
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Organoman
Organomananswered grow question 3 years ago
Never layer soil, always mix it before adding it to your pot. Layers can cause shock to the plant by growing one way then suddenly growing into something (soil) that is completely different. The spots are from misting, misting is completely unnecessary. It should only ever be done as an emergency solution for chronic deficiencies of trace elements. If you want to boost your plants immune system, fulvic acid, amino acids and humic acids applied to the soil will really get your plant zinging along. Hope this helps, Organoman.
timber03
timber03started grow question 3 years ago
I’m in the early weeks of flower and am seeing this happening. I thought it was due to an attempt at foliar feeding, but those initial problem leaves have been trimmed. Is this a calcium deficiency, and if so, how can I address it? (NLS top dress/coconut powder/recharge)
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Cyrusdavirus
Cyrusdavirusanswered grow question 3 years ago
Calcium and Magnesium work together and a deficiency of one can cause a problem with the plants processing the other. Epsom salt from the corner store is good for magnesium and if you boil some eggs eat them but save the water for 24 hours and use it as a foliar spray or simply water with it for some calcium
timber03
timber03started grow question 3 years ago
Is this a cal/mag issue? How much and how often should I give it? Going to recalibrate ph pen when sauce arrives. Living soil w/ recharge and NLS flower top dressing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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ChitownCannaChica
ChitownCannaChicaanswered grow question 3 years ago
Ahh I wouldn’t say cal mag because it’s not the upper leaves it’s the lower. So it’s nitrogen, but you just started to flower. Get a ph pen for sure. Feed this lady a bloom tea and reset for early flower feed. I think you are ok.
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Week 5. Harvest
3 years ago
Happy Harvest Day!
AK-47 Autoflower - ILGM
Spent 51 days
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Eighteen weeks above the soil. Just a little amber, probably less than five percent. Hanging whole plant in dark tent for two weeks then into grove bags. This is my new favorite sport.
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Week 7. Vegetation
3 years ago
66.04 cm
24 hrs
Normal
55 %
19 L
1 L
50.8 cm
Nutrients 1
Coconut Water Powder - BuildASoil
Coconut Water Powder 0.156 mll
Battling my own desire to constantly water and some sort of persistent deficiency (cal/mag seems to be the consensus).
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timber03
timber03started grow question 3 years ago
72 days from seed and she’s yellowing and spotting. Distilled water, recharge and 5ml cal/mag. My lack of experience is becoming apparent. What should I do differently next run? What should I do for this girl and the one two weeks behind her? Thanks in advance for all of your
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GoldenGromie
GoldenGromieanswered grow question 3 years ago
Try organic dry amendments and worm castings less chance of burning your plants and dont have to worry as much about ph. Try gaia green or the american one lol dr earth or mother earth. Im sorry i cant remember
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Week 8. Flowering
3 years ago
66.04 cm
24 hrs
Normal
55 %
19 L
1 L
50.8 cm
Nutrients 1
Coconut Water Powder - BuildASoil
Coconut Water Powder 0.156 mll
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Week 9. Flowering
3 years ago
66.04 cm
24 hrs
Normal
55 %
19 L
1 L
50.8 cm
Nutrients 1
Coconut Water Powder - BuildASoil
Coconut Water Powder 0.156 mll
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timber03
timber03started grow question 3 years ago
I corrected my mistake of buying the cheap ph pen and the apera reads 8.0 (should have bought it to begin with). Now watering at 6.8, things are looking better already. Am I seeing nutrient burn or is the discoloration normal? Are there any steps I should take with the soil?
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GrowingGrannie
GrowingGrannieanswered grow question 3 years ago
I think the discoloration is entirely normal given where you are in the life cycle of this auto... These leaves can get quite raunchy looking towards the end of life! If the discoloration was in the fan leaves further down, you might have a bit of a problem but I can't see any- so don't worry! Nice looking grow! You're almost to the finish line!
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Week 10. Flowering
3 years ago
66.04 cm
24 hrs
Normal
55 %
19 L
1 L
50.8 cm
Nutrients 1
Coconut Water Powder - BuildASoil
Coconut Water Powder 0.156 mll
Must be getting close to ripe now. Being my first harvest I’m pretty uncertain though. Trichomes are mostly milky, I’m only seeing amber on the sugar leaves (and trying to ignore that), and we’re way past the “projected harvest date”. I know, I know… give her two more weeks. But how long is too long?
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timber03
timber03started grow question 3 years ago
So, pistils are starting to turn brown and the leaves are going off, is there anything that I should be doing at this point? Stop top dressing? With natures living soil do I need to start thinking about a flush? You all are such great help. Thank you
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DoctorGreenThumb
DoctorGreenThumbanswered grow question 3 years ago
You can do 1 more top dressing and water it in with diluted molasses. Cheers!
timber03
timber03started grow question 3 years ago
Should I defoliate again? Things are looking pretty thick.
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Organoman
Organomananswered grow question 3 years ago
No, your plant needs every leaf it has to make the energy she needs to grow her best flowers. Maximum amount of healthy green leaves = maximum amount of energy production = maximum results. It really is that simple!
timber03
timber03started grow question 3 years ago
I’m at the outer edge of the breeders timeline (14 weeks from sprout) and am uncertain when to harvest. I think I’m seeing milky TRICHOMES and perhaps some starting to go amber… but I really don’t know what I’m looking at. What do you all think, two more weeks or timber time?
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DoctorGreenThumb
DoctorGreenThumbanswered grow question 3 years ago
10-14 days. Cheers!
timber03
timber03started grow question 3 years ago
Alright, two-ish more weeks. I aim to hang her whole in a dark tent in the basement at 60 degrees/60% R.H. for two weeks once she’s ready. Should I remove the larger fan leaves? Should I trim it like it’s hot? Or do nothing but wait? Any tips on the process? Anything missin
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DoctorGreenThumb
DoctorGreenThumbanswered grow question 3 years ago
@60/60 i would trim just the large fan leaves when you harvest. Hang the plant in the dark with a slight circulating airflow not in direct contact with the plants.
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Week 11. Flowering
3 years ago
66.04 cm
24 hrs
Normal
55 %
19 L
1 L
50.8 cm
Nutrients 1
Coconut Water Powder - BuildASoil
Coconut Water Powder 0.156 mll
Heats rising and so is the humidity. I bought a tiny tent sized dehumidifier and we’ll see how it goes. I’m past the expected completion date but she’s not ready yet. Still watering with recharge and pulling the yellow leaves. I’m a little nervous about airflow but I’ve got two clip fans going and the exhaust fan. Super worried this close to harvest.
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Week 12. Flowering
3 years ago
66.04 cm
24 hrs
Normal
55 %
19 L
1 L
50.8 cm
Nutrients 1
Coconut Water Powder - BuildASoil
Coconut Water Powder 0.156 mll
New ac infinity tent set up and the girls are moved in. I am very impressed with the quality and the thought. They really make a great kit. It’s taking forever for these little trichomes to ripen. They’re mostly cloudy (I think) but I can’t find any amber. I’m holding out for 5%. When she’s ready I’ll hang her whole in the marshyrdo 2.3x2.3 for two weeks. I’ve ordered grove bags for curing. They should arrive before I need them. Anything I ought to know when using them? Is it really as simple as seal and wait? I’m considering a fancy trim bin from Amazon, is it worth it?
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timber03
timber03started grow question 3 years ago
Sour diesel I started two weeks after the Ak-47. Much airier in there based on lessons learned from the ak. I’m concerned about harvest time, both girls are way past due dates. What do y’all think?
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HeavyHittah
HeavyHittahanswered grow question 3 years ago
Yeah its done . Orange hairs are finished she's just throwing out extra pistols late in flower. I can tell it's an autoflower, some phenos don't form as well as feminised. Will still be good stuff , nice plant enjoy .
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gottagrowsometime
gottagrowsometimeanswered grow question 3 years ago
Hmmmmm. This a weird 1. Your leafs say its done but your pistils look far from done. The whole dead thing, idk where he's getting that. If u have enough healthy growth left it'll be fine. Bit hard to tell but it looks like it's only been flowering 6 weeks from what I can tell from your diary. Maybe you weren't feeding enough idk y you have such huge die off when your buds look like they need another 2 weeks cooking. Idk how the trichomes look, if they are all cloudy then get ready to harvest with looking at them pistils they shouldn't be so long and still a few whites. They should be curling into the bud, so seeing that, I'd say strip off all dead leafs and have a look at what's healthy and try keep up the feeds. If the leafs stay healthy or even do a ppm test and see if she's still eating. Idk. Good luck.
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crimsonecho
crimsonechoanswered grow question 3 years ago
doesnt seem quite done yet but the leaves say harvest me. so yeah thats about all you will get out of that plant. check the trichs for good measure and harvest if mostly milky.
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