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Outdoor
Room Type
Defoliation
weeks 11-12, 15-23
LST
weeks 9-14
HST
weeks 6-8
Soil
Grow medium
Perlite
Grow medium
113.5623 l
Pot Size
Strain
Purple Punch
Barney's Farm
Growing it
Normal
Resistance
Neutral
This strain has everything you want in an Indica. The smell and taste are both amazing with a fruity, skunky, taste and smell. I got two different phenotypes from this strain abd both turned out great. One had larger fluffier buds with a HUGE yield and the two others had ROCK solid nugs that seemed to not shrink hardly at all once dry. This and the 10th planet I grew this year has been the best quality cannabis I believe I've ever grown. I can't upload new pictures unless it's immediate which is unfortunate but pictures really don't do it justice. This melts away anxiety, helps with pain stimulates appetite and can even help put me to sleep. The only complaint (and I wouldn't say it's even a complaint) is that I lost a few buds to botrytis with one pheno. However over half the time I found a moth larvae in it so that's more user error. The other times were after I selectively harvested the larger pheno thus "injurying" the plant. The other two seemed relatively resistant to molds and mildew. Resistant to pretty much everything. I had good supports but these plants withstood a hurricanecand 50mph winds. Living in Maine mold resistance is a must have. I only didn't rate top notch as I want to leave room for improvement but like I said. This and the 10thp are my best work so far.
The Outcome
Week 23
Harvest
Harvested
3
Number of plants harvested
Tastes like
Berries
Pine
Pungent
Feels like
10% Sativa 90% Indica

Positive effects

Happy
Relaxed
Sleepy

Medical effects

Anxiety
Insomnia
Pain
Reviews. Nutrient
Calmag works good I guess. Only used silica once or twice.
I think all the salt based nutrients are similar. I substituted liquid kool bloom for tiger bloom which seemed to work out pretty well. I hardly fed this year. My soil mix seems to take the plant completely through flower. I believe next year I'll try to keep everything organic. But as long as you don't overfeed and get lockout the "trio" worked great for me.
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masterofsmeagol masterofsmeagol
a year ago
Sorry I couldn't get better pictures but I'll try again tomorrow. This strain certainly deserves it. Very low leaf to bud ratio on this plant. Dark pink or orange stigmas retracted into the buds as they finished and one pheno had the densest nugs I've ever grown. This year realky showed me the difference of quality seeds compared to "local" clones. After a rainstorm on the large fluffier pheno I found a "trapped" bumblebee inside one of the massive colas. I had to help it out. It was literally "stuck" due to the resin. This strain had the most pleasant aroma that stuck with the finished product. Due to the small amount of leaf to bud ratio this plant was a breeze to trim. That being said I still don't have it ALL manicured up but I'm working on it. All plants seemed fairly pest resistant as well. If you enjoy indica strains (90/10) with short flowering times than this should certainly be on your "to grow list." Having these plants totally finish before October was very helpful. According to many local growers (both patients and commercial growers) this was "the worst year for growing cannabis in memory." I've had the best year I've had in decades (probably ever) both quality and quantity wise.
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Grow Questions
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagolstarted grow question 2 years ago
How long does it take for soil that's been in stored in a dry concrete garage (bagged ffhf ffof 707) to warm up im a 70 degree room so I can use it to transplant? Outside CAN get to upper 40s. A day? Two?
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GrowingGrannie
GrowingGrannieanswered grow question 2 years ago
Oh silly goose! Who knows! I wouldn't keep the bag whole, personally, since it will take MUCH longer to warm up... if you're going to be using it in pots, get the cold soil into those pots and it will warm up much faster.... But I thought you grow in the ground? It's been awfully cold here in this daffy State... and I don't personally plan to set my plants out until nighttime temps stay at least in the 50s which might be for another 2 or 3 weeks the way we're going.... Good luck this summer! May the gods protect both of us from the disasters we suffered last summer!
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagolstarted grow question 2 years ago
When I should start feeding small amounts of nutes (ff big bloom or ro ancient amber or also silica?) to my plants? They are in a 1/3 mix of ffof ffhf and 707 full of nutes and recently transplanted.
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GMSgrows
GMSgrowsanswered grow question 2 years ago
Anytime I grow in soil, I wait until I see signs that a deficiency is starting, and usually the sign is your older leaves will start to fade. This is when I start introducing nutrients. Always better to be underfed than overfed. Easy to fix underfed plants my friend.
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagolstarted grow question a year ago
For those of you that use Organocide Plant Doctor (systemic fungacide) when do you typically apply it? How many times a season do you apply it and how much do you use? How old should the plants be before you apply it. Questions for the future.
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DoughHead
DoughHeadanswered grow question a year ago
I see this was months ago. Please select me as the answer so I have a chance to win grower of the month contest, I would truly appreciate it growmie!
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GMSgrows
GMSgrowsanswered grow question a year ago
Also, if you need a fungicide for newborns., sprinkling a pinch of cinnamon around the babies and watering in, is all that's needed. Very cheap
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masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagolanswered grow question a year ago
Anyone other opinions on the product? I'm growing outdoors in soil and I have no symptoms of a fungal infection I was just curious about using it preventatively as I live in Central Maine where humidity gets very high and Temps fluctuate greatly. However I grew clones before and I have an idea they may have been infected from the start.
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masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagolstarted grow question a year ago
Hey growmies! I had a few extra plants and decided to light dep them. One looks like it may have developed a pollen sac. I was just hoping someone could confirm that for me. I have a video as well bur internet is slow here. No other spots on the plant
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masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagolanswered grow question a year ago
I uploaded the wrong video for this question. It was an earlier one. I thought I had uploaded a photo to begin with but I guess not. What happened was I found out that I had a light leak in the place I was depping my plants. Upon further inspection I marked several spots on the three plants. I monitored them over a three day period. Pistols were already abound and the "preflowers" (tiny puff balls) had little nubs underneath them that looked identical to what I had researched. I still waited. I then found the same on the large 10th planet AND I found a large male pollen sac that I had watched develop. Had its own little stem. As much as I would like to think they didn't herm and I was wrong, I can't because I know they did and I know why. I may have been able to save those three plants in 3 gallon containers some way but I'd be risking the ones in 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s to do so. Easy decision. Even if I had these opinions earlier.
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagolstarted grow question a year ago
Has anybody had success using liquid kool bloom in place of tiger bloom? I mean still using big bloom and grow big but replacing tiger bloom with liquid cool bloom. I haven't been feeding much and my tigerbloom is old but this liquid kool bloom is new. Thoughts?
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BudBoutique
BudBoutiqueanswered grow question a year ago
Liquid Kool Bloom vs. Tiger Bloom: - Nutrient Composition: Both Liquid Kool Bloom and Tiger Bloom are bloom enhancers, but they have slightly different nutrient compositions. Liquid Kool Bloom typically contains a higher phosphorus-to-potassium ratio, which can promote flower development. - Phosphorus Boost: Liquid Kool Bloom's higher phosphorus content makes it a suitable choice during the flowering stage when plants demand more phosphorus for robust bud formation. - Replacing Tiger Bloom: Since you're considering using Liquid Kool Bloom in place of Tiger Bloom, you can adapt your feeding schedule accordingly. Keep using Big Bloom and Grow Big for a well-rounded nutrient regimen. Points to Consider: - Compatibility: Ensure that Liquid Kool Bloom is compatible with the rest of your nutrient lineup, especially with Big Bloom and Grow Big. Check the manufacturer's guidelines for compatibility recommendations. - Transition: If you decide to switch from Tiger Bloom to Liquid Kool Bloom, gradually transition to avoid shocking the plants. Gradual changes can help plants adapt more smoothly. - Application Rates: Follow the recommended application rates for Liquid Kool Bloom as provided on the label. Adjust as needed based on plant response. - Monitor: Keep a close eye on your plants after the switch to ensure they respond positively to the new nutrient mix. Look for signs of improved flowering and overall health. Old Tiger Bloom: If your Tiger Bloom is old and might have degraded in quality, using Liquid Kool Bloom as a replacement could be a smart move. Fresh nutrients are generally more effective in promoting healthy plant growth. Switching to Liquid Kool Bloom while continuing to use Big Bloom and Grow Big can potentially support robust flowering and bud development. Remember that individual plant responses can vary, so closely monitor your plants' progress and adjust your regimen if needed. Have fun buddy
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagolstarted grow question a year ago
Hey folks. I watered yesterday (my normal 10%), temp was 80 during the DAY yesterday but on my way to the grow this morning it wad 49 degrees. I found ONE plant with markings like the photo that seemingly appeared overnight. The wind was strong. Any ideas? Septoria? Conditions?
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Loserofthemonth
Loserofthemonthanswered grow question a year ago
I've never seen this occur , but since you watered yesterday without having read anything else. I say it's a spill or it looks like one. It could also happen if some Kelp meal or some such were used to top dress and a little spilled and didn't get rinsed offrinsed off during watering, humic acid fulvic acid same thing.. just a guess. If it's just one area probably a decent guess.
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Hashy
Hashyanswered grow question a year ago
Don't worry it's not leaf septoria. Looks like phosphorus or potassium problem, I always get the 2 mixed up which is which. Your ph could be slightly out in your medium slowing down or blocking it from the nutrition it needs.
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JUNGLE_B4RNS
JUNGLE_B4RNSanswered grow question a year ago
The plant is big, FF Big Bloom isn’t enough, you need a serious P-K Booster.
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masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagolstarted grow question a year ago
Can't upload pictures or videos so I can't add a new week. Anyone else having problems uploading pictures or videos? They upload but after the resize it says failed to upload. Imon week 24
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masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagolanswered grow question a year ago
Hey guys! Still not able to upload pictures. However when I use my phone (which is typically what I use anyway) it gives me the option to TAKE a picture right then and it uploads it to the site. It will give you the option and you select camera and you have to take a brand new picture right then. I know. It sucks. But at least I could start a new week. Hope this helps @2stones1bird @Roberts @Ezzyjaybruh @Hashy @Stork Hope this gets to you guys.
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masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagolweek 17
Come on you guys 🙂. I have 880 views on this diary alone and I have five of them. All with WAAAY more views than this lol. Yet I only have like 570 something "likes". And I'm very thorough with pictures videos and indepth descriptions. Show your boy some love when you're passing through. How else are the amount of "likes" going to rise to the level where it improves my growing đŸ€” ?How else do I become not only a master but a "grandmaster" or a "guru?" What level is next "Lord of Cannabis?" I think it says I'm an apprentice. I would say that description is spot on. I have a professional that is kind of mentoring me. I also would say I believe I will continue to improve but I will always remain a student. Always an apprentice, or practitioner. NEVER a master. When you think you've "mastered" something is when you have failed. Stoned ramblings.
Loserofthemonth
Loserofthemonth
@masterofsmeagol, I don't think they even read or look at pics. It's just the same copy and pastee canned comment, like me, please love me, I never had a puppy, message on everything. I started growing outdoors this last year. I recently harvested some pretty modest autos that never saw a day with less than 100 degrees their whole life. Anyway I am following you now. I didn't start any outdoor diaries because I knew I would get lots of indoor advice. Seeya in Tha Funnies.
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagol
@Loserofthemonth, thanks growmie. I'm super happy with it. And I definitely agree with you and that's why I made the post poking fun at that whole "like concept". It's pretty ridiculous. But they can have their likes and their quarter ounces while preaching from their soapbox something they just read from the latest YouTube sensation. Like you I've been here about the same amount of time and it was just an easier way to keep track of things then my normal notebook. In that time I too have seen some crazy shit but thats the internet for you.
Loserofthemonth
Loserofthemonth
@masterofsmeagol, I didn't read the previous replies of others so this might be redundant. You seem to realize like myself that rating your expertice by the number of likes is a total joke. Over the 4 years I've been here I've seen most of the masters become such in a year or so. Because they spend all day fishing for likes and begging people to come check their shit. Most also give terrible, and extremely repetitive advice. It's fun, just don't take it all to serious. Nice grow for the great white north.
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masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagolweek 0
16hrs post germination and I have 1 blueberry cheese that's cracked 4 of the purple punch have cracked and zero of the 10th planet have cracked. I was expecting those big thick 10th planet seeds to take longer anyway.
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagolweek 0
I should've taken pictures of each individual seed pack before I opened it bit hindsight is always 20/20.
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagolweek 7
I think I'm going to have to preface every grow question with I'M GROWING OUTDOORS lol. I was asking about a systemic fungicide and I was told I wouldn't need it because I should keep humidity ect. and everything totally consistent I don't need it and if I do it won't work. Well I'm in central Maine and WPM is a way of life here. Unfortunately I can't just dial down the humidity or the wind. However these are the healthiest plants I've had. I always got clones and had to treat numerous issues. Now I won't even go in a store if they sell clones
resimax
resimaxweek 0
happy growing
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagol
@@resimax, thank you!
nonick123
nonick123week 18
Espectacular jardĂ­n exterior amigo! QuizĂĄs un techo de policarbonato te ayudarĂĄ con las lluvias, si son demasiadas
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagol
@nonick123, thank you friend! If I get to much rain I may do that. Or I'll move them in a large building next to them. Chances are I probably won't do either lol.
Zeke420
Zeke420week 16
Looking great! Keep giving them the love and they will give it return. Have three 10th planets in the ground since May 9th here in Michigan. Great strain and great smoke.
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagol
@Zeke420, Thank you! I've never smoked this strain so I'm looking forward to it. Happy growing!
Northern_Ent
Northern_Entweek 15
BT works great on the caterpillars and is food grade photodegradable organic pest control. I’d say you can likely get Safer’s BT at Canadian Tire next time you’re up from Maine if you can’t get it there.
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagol
@Northern_Ent, Thank you! BT IS readily available here and IS in my cabinet. Chances are I'll be doing an application sooner rather than later. I've been doing the LESS is more approach this year. I just don't like spraying my plants with ANYTHING. I agree with you though. BT works great and I will be doing an application shortly. Thanks again! Happy growing!
Trichomie78
Trichomie78week 3
Looking great!!! I’m 2 states to the west and looking forward to a good New England summer myself!!!! Will be dodging moose at the end of June for a fishing trip out of Portland.
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagol
@Trichomie78, haha Then you know what I'm talking about! Enjoy your trip!
Trichomie78
Trichomie78
@masterofsmeagol, very familiar with the state. The captain taking us out is someone I commercial fished for while living in Portland in the 90’s. I’ve done some canoeing up by eagle lake and chamberlain to see some old abandoned train engines. It is like two worlds, Canada meets MassachusettsđŸ€Ł
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagol
@Trichomie78, Thanks man! You won't see many moose down in Portland I doubt though. This state is so strange. Southern Maine and Northern Maine are Luke two different worlds. Portland area is developed and oceanside while northern and central/northern Maine (like myself) are dense forests where some towns have numbers rather than names. I actually live in a town under 300 people. Good luck on you're fishing trip man! If you get a chance, take a guide and try the allagash or katahdin iron works. It's not salt water but if you want to get as far from civilization and back to nature their isn't anywhere better. The coastal fishing towns are awesome though. You'll have a blast.
Northern_Ent
Northern_Entweek 21
You might consider doing a foliar spray with lactic acid bacteria. They’re innocuous but out compete things you don’t want like fungus or mould. LAB is easy to make and takes about 10-15 days. Start with rice rinse water set aside in dark for a week, and then mix roughly 1 part liquid with 10 parts milk and set aside in dark for about a week. Dilute LAB serum in water and spray on leaves. Did this in 2021 grow season and it works. Seems like this is all there is to some commercial products based on data I’ve seen for what’s permissible here for commercial growing. Main thing is to allow airflow so defoliation in the understory is key. This year at home I also keep my plants off the lawn overnight so they don’t get so much humidity. Your plants might be wet in the morning because of dew, not rain. Good luck.
Loserofthemonth
Loserofthemonth
@masterofsmeagol, I've been making lactobaccillus for years. Good stuff.
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagol
@Northern_Ent, I agree that most commercial products can be made simply using the active ingredients. Saves a lot of money too. K bicarbonate for green cure, citric acid for green cleaner, Dr. Zymes is citric acid with oils as surfactants. I bought enough to make my own for years. Each packet was like $1.70 and will last me a long time. As for l.a.b.s that's something I'll have to try another time. I found a couple moth larvae this morning but by the time I got in the cage a lady bug larvae was munching on it! I've never used l.a.b S before so it's a new concept to me. Since I'm trying to keep this grow as simple as possible and considering how it's going I'm going to just stock to what I've been doing. Also I hardly have time to do what I'm doing now with my sick wife. Been to the er 3 times this week. Also my plants ate on asphalt, in grow bags, on pallets. That way I cut down on any dew I get. In the morning I hand awake them before i get out the leafblower. Thanks for stopping by! When I have more time and am not responding to crisis after crisis I may try something new. Thanks for the advice!
PapaNugs
PapaNugsweek 19
What a beast! Good luck with flower!
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagol
@PapaNugs, Thanks man! I'm certainly going to need it with the weather lately.
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagol
@PapaNugs, thanks brother I'm gonna need it! Thanks for the love! Happy growing!
TwinExotics
TwinExoticsweek 6
đŸ”„đŸ”„đŸ”„đŸ”„
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagol
@TwinExotics, thank you! Happy growing!
mcflow
mcflowweek 0
Good luck growing🍀
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagol
@mcflow, thank you! You as well!
Northern_Ent
Northern_Entweek 9
I Know the feeling
good luck. 👍
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagolweek 6
I got contacted by a seed bank and was offered free seeds for a diary! I don't participate in SHIT and I lump all my strains together but I think I do a good job. Made me feel good to have a company send me expensive genetics. I even got tge strain I wanted!
medicinalguy
medicinalguyweek 6
Hey! Did you consider putting the lamp closer to the plants ? If you did you would have bushier fuller plants
medicinalguy
medicinalguy
@masterofsmeagol, very cool. I don’t think the stretching is caused by HPS, you can check my journal “pink lychee” you will see that my plants aren’t stretching although I use a HPS light. It’s probably more about light intensity. But since you have so many plants, maybe you need to put the lamp higher than me so you can cover a larger space. I saw that you got some free seeds. Congratulation. I will follow your grow to see the results.
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagol
@medicinalguy, those are hps lights. They make the plant stretch more but "toughen" the stalks up. This is an outdoor grow. Plants are already being hardened off to go outside now in their forever homes which are fabric pots 20gals to 50gals.
BerrySweetHigh
BerrySweetHighweek 23
Beautiful outdoor grow my master! The bubble hash is my precious! 😍
TickleToast
TickleToastweek 20
Nice!!!
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagolweek 23
I figured the picture thing out. I'm just not tech savvy. I keep to convert my pics to jpg or convert my camera to take jpg pictures. I may add some new pictures to these finished diaries as it has really ben a banner year for me.
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagolweek 23
Sorry about the pictures. I have to take them immediately and an unable to upload the pictures I planned too. I even staged some. I got "a" picture to upload and it was saved as a jpeg instead of whatever my phone saves it as. I'll try to fix this issue but until then I apologize for poor picture quality