So I'll start with the bad, I've gotten slight nute burn (very slight) but I've dialed the nute mix back a bit so that should be fine. I also broke a branch on the bigger one during lst, which I taped up and seems to be growing still so hopefully it heals fully this week.
I decided to give them another week of veg, partly so the smaller one will get a bit bigger and partly to give the bigger time to heal from the broken branch.
Toward the middle of this week I will be defoliating (lollipopping) and preparing to flip to 12/12.
Sunday update: damn what a week it's been. Both good and bad, but I can say I'm happy with where the grow is currently.
The twine I was using I will never use again. It has worked for me before, the genetic must have had more wood like stems... But these are soft. Too soft. And that's even with silica supplement.. this genetic has soft stalks and twine tied to a branch will absolutely cut through the branch. Even tied loosely as the pressure from the branch trying to lift upward is enough to completely cut through a stem over a period of about 2-3 days sometimes longer.
Tldr, I lost 3 branches from the big girl this week. No worries as it has basically been accidentally topped in 3 places and has rebounded nicely. Better than I could have hoped for. I have also intentionally topped the mains again, which are now 4.
I need a trellis net. Will be ordering one this week. The smaller plant has been growing consistently as well and is looking great, it's just very very short with extremely tight node spacing. I'll be interested to see how it develops throughout the stretch.
I'm upping the nutes and switching to flower today/tomorrow.
@@agora, nice
I don't currently have a safe place for experimenting in nature unfortunately. Until then I'd like to hone my indo process as much as possible. You'll notice in the new pics I have duct tape on my hoses... What you can't see is I actually have aluminum braces that I made from soda cans to keep the hose from bending, as it was getting pinched and restricting the water flow.
@D_growz, I'm more an outdoorsy type - let nature take its course. But hydro and aero are very fascinating for me. I'd like to try it when I get a better understanding of how to do it.
@@Permafry, thanks a lot! They are def my best grow to date. The breeder says 56-63 days of flower, I went toward the end of that and got about 10% amber trichs. Will be updating as I dry and cure for weight and smoke report.
@D_growz, heβll yeah I feel it , I plan on doing something similar what size tubing did you use with the tees inside the buckets? any suggestions on a better build?
Beautiful garden ππ I'm leaving my plants to, for up to two weeks with a plantsitter (my wife) and am so worried, becouse it's the first two weeks of flower ...wish me luck growmie π
@D_growz, I really hope everything will come out good during my time away...but somehow i know there will be troublesπ
I'm from the good old soviet block and they used to say that power outage is the sign of the system collapsing on itself π
@Metatronix, really hope things go well! If so you're in for a treat when you get back!
I was disappointed when I came home to droopy sad plants, but once I topped up the water they were looking healthy as ever within a few hours. Just dealt with a power outage earlier today, fun fun.
Your plants are an eye candy π..that's some serious bud porn right there bro πππ I'm getting all frosty & Icky-sticky from watching them π