Day 85 (12 weeks) - Not too much changing at this point, just observing the nugs getting a little fatter and hairs turning more and more orange. Smell is slowly getting stronger and the trichomes are slowly getting more amber. Anticipating harvesting in the next week or so at this rate. Recently moved them into the 4x4 tent that will be used for drying. Was able to invest in an AC Infinity controller, fan and filter. Not using the filter currently but have the fan set up inside the tent. Running an LG dehumidifier in there but when the tent is closed the dehumidifier emits too much heat and the temp hovers between 80-85, but when the tent is left open even slightly with the dehumidifier running the humidity rises to between 50-52% which is too high. Luckily they are close to being done and the temp will be easier to regulate once the light is not going during drying. Any tips on cooling the grow room/tent without investing in a $500+ portable AC unit? Thankfully it is getting cooler where this is located so that should help, also thinking of introducing an intake fan that blows cool air from outside the house into the room/tent once the temp outside is consistently below 70F which should be in the next few weeks. This will work all winter but during summer next year it will need to be addressed again.
#1 has really gotten a lot greener each week. The nugs are starting to fatten up a lot more and the hairs are starting to turn more orange. There is still a good amount of clear/light colored hairs on her especially compared to #2 which is almost entirely orange hairs. The area that was removed from the top piece of one of the colas that was exhibiting bud rot or some other issue is looking much healthier. Cleaned it up even more since the last photos and now it is looking a nice bright green and no more signs of issues.
#2 is really maturing nicely. Very thick dense buds and seems to have more weight on each cola than #1. This plant seems more resilient and has not ran into really any issues. Buds are looking very frosty and continuing to pile it on. Hairs are almost all orange and the nugs feel very dense.
Obtained a sprayer (one you would spray weed killer or something in your yard) which works phenomenally for watering plants. Allows one to stick the nozzle right into the plant without having to poke and move around branches/leaves. Can evenly coat the entire container and the spray action really minimizes disturbing the topsoil which tends to occur when directly pouring water on the surface leaving holes and crevices. The plants seem to enjoy being watered this way and instead of getting a good drenching every other day or 2 days are preferring the slower watering which is probably a little bit less than they were normally getting each watering but more often. Just started adding 1 tsp of Freeze dried coconut water powder every other watering. Started this on day 85 since it was just obtained otherwise would have been using entire flower. Will be running a lot different soil mix with a full amendment line next round!
Enjoy the close ups!! We're getting close now!!
All comments/likes/questions are GREATLY appreciated!! Thanks everyone for viewing this journey and adding any input!!
@BudBoutique, Thanks man, I'll give a follow back! Yeah I agree, I think some jar time will help for sure. By the time the next run is finished I should have a better way to control the drying environment. Gonna dry the next run in the grow room which has a controller and is easier to regulate temp and humidity. Soooo stoked for these Big Body Gelati from Covert! You too bud, smoke up!
@CannabisFarmerGuyDude,
appreciate your long answer bro. Yeah im same not always exactly 60/60 but just curing them a few more weeks make them more better. Just get them darkness and low temp and burp as usual. And trust me 4-8 weeks make a huge difference even though its not easy to keep hands away haha have a super stoney weekend buddy - will follow u straight :)
@Seedsman, oh definitely familiar with pH and absorption rates, but since I am avoiding sulfate based, soluble, ionic, fertilizers/nutrients and didn't provide them with adequate container size or high quality soil (just in Roots Organic), I don't think there is much that can be changed this late in the cycle unless I want to introduce some bottled solution. Had they been in say at least 15 gallon or preferably 30 gallon containers, with a compost based complete soil that provided the plants everything they could need for the entire cycle and more, the effects of slightly too alkaline water would probably be negligible. Next run is already set up for this so all these issues should be avoided next time!
@CannabisFarmerGuyDude, that sound a bit high... ideal would be under 7.0
Have you read any table of absorption of elements depending on Ph? It would be good for you to see the optimal ranges, there are many on Google if you haven't done so. 🙏
@Seedsman, was able to get a pH off the runoff this morning. Was reading 7.6 so while a little more basic than ideal, that wouldn't cause too many issues would it?
@Seedsman, Thank you! It has been eradicated, thankfully it was less severe than initially expected. Only lost a few pieces of a couple colas but saved the rest. Did a massive defoliation and inspection right after this last post so the last week or so should go smooth. Also was able to move them to the new grow room so the humidity and temp are a lot easier to manage. Have humidity sitting around 40-45% now and temp consistently around 75-77F which is a lot better and should prevent any new issues from coming up the last week or two. The buds that are remaining are really dense and frosty!! Can't wait to try it!