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weeks 11-12, 15-23
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masterofsmeagol masterofsmeagol
a year ago
5/10 Got up super early for wife's appointment at 7 came home and transplanted 4 of the purple punches. Transplants went good. Soil was too dry and a couple fell right in the hole but I was messing around showing my dad. It just got dropped in the hole a little harder lol. The other that happened to is fine though. Definitely make sure your soil is moist enough before transplanting. My transplanting technique for 3 gallon is to put soil on bottom. Set cup in at appropriate distance then replace cup with plant with soil filled cup and fill around it. Leaves the perfect hole. Then you just snip the cups twice on each side, peel it down and fold the cup down and cradle the bottom and in the hole it goes! Holes have mykoscand a little like water. I water a little after transplant. I misted soil whole mixing it up. 5/11 Dad left the windows open last night "because the soil smell was bothering Lynda." I couldn't ficking believe it. They were all fine when I got back but still. Everything is transplanted into 3 gallon containers bit that 1 purple punch that is a little bit dwarfed. I looked at the bottom of the cup and drainage wasn't as good. Must've been the last cup and the jail didn't go all the way through in a couple places. I increased the drainage on that little dwarf and I'll transplant it when I get time. We are going to have some good weather coming up. I need to get my cage moved, my bags sanitized and get on a good watering routine. UPDATE: Went back over at four and everything's dry as fuck but the leaves are uo and every one of them looks happy so I'm holding off watering. I'll start with a quart probably tomorrow. Also cleaned out tge cage and secured the handles to move it. Only thing left is cleaning and sanitizing. These girls have a south facing window and they LOVE it. It was 80 today. I hope we have an early season. 5/12 Transplanted the last purple punch today. I could easily tell the problem was drainage. It was the last cup I had stacked when I drove the nail threw so it didn't pierce all the way the the other slips and tac holes apparently weren't enough. Used mykos and same soil mixture. Soil was extremely dry. I lifted a pot with dry soil and these were heavier. Commercial buddy said to start with a quart a pliant and see how it goes but I kind pussed out and only gave them 24fl 0z a plant. Half the quart. I asked if I should water more and he said to just wait and see how they like this water and up it to a quart next time maybe quart and a half. Im just leery of overwatering. When i watered SOME of them the water literally just sat there and took forever to absorb. Plants werent wilting though. Soon theyll be going outside during the day and in mdoors at night. UPDATE: Went back over at two and everything looks AMAZING. Healthiest looking plants I've grown. Leaves all pointed up. I'm taking my commercial dudes advice and hoping the water next watering. For now, they're doing amazing. 5/13 Everything is doing greatcso far. Gotta figure out when to start nutes. Considering adding silica but don't want to raise ph to much. I'll consult with others but my the soil blend I'm using is full of nutes. 5/14 Rushed morning and I wanted to water bit the plants looked great still. Sticking my hands deeper I can feel a little moisture deeper down or in the drain holes so I decided to give the blueberry cheese and the 10th planet a "touch of kindness" which was a small circle of water from a small watering can around the outside edge of whete the rootball should lid be. I'm working on getting a watering g schedule down. UPDATE: Went back over at five and everything was looking good with leaves praying. Maybe my half measure helped. Doubtful but still. Tomorrow I plan to water. Since the soil has tons of nites ill probably hold off a little while longer before starting the nutrient schedule. I want to make sure I've got the watering down first. One thing at a time. 5/15 The 10th planet and Blueberry Cheesecgot their first REAL watering since transplant. Still being cautious I watered 28fl Oz a plant. I phed the water with an indicator solution and ph down. I gave the purple punches a "cup of kindness" which was a circle of water around the transplant hole. Can't waif to get a watering schedule down. I wanted to start nutes but my soil is full of them and i believe it's too early. I didn't see ANY run off from this watering. I think that's good as I'm not looking to wash away the nutes in the expensive soil I use. I need to start HST as well but I'm doing things proper and "one at a time". That way if I run into a problem I'll know what I did and how to rectify it. At least I hope. UPDATE: Went back over at 3 leary that I may have "overwatered" but the plants ALL looked AMAZING and had shot up like an inch! Looking into hst and will probable fim a few. Top a few and leave one to grow naturally. Can't wait to see how these girls do outside. 5/16 Wow. Just wow. Plants are doing phenomenal! Since the watering went really well I watered the purple punch bit I only used about 16fl Oz as the plants were a little smaller than the others. I'll up it to a quart next time like I did with the others. I want to USE the nutes in my soil so im not washing them all away by watering to run off. I topped 2 10th planet's and FIMed one of them. I want to see how the respond then I'll begin training the others. Off to a Great Start! 5/17 Glad I held off watering. It's raining today. Just showers. We haven't gotten any of that extreme wind we usually do. I have the plants supported but I still worry. Definitely more than I should. Plants are still doing good and acclikatimg to their new homes.
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Grow Questions
masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagolstarted grow question a year 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 a year 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 a year 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 a year 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