Have been practically fizzing this week knowing the end is nigh for lady No1.
Ended up giving her an extra day, mainly to prove to myself I could but was up early the next morning resolved to chop.
Dismantled her branch by branch but only took the big fan leaves off hoping it will help her dry slowly and ended up with a nice collection of flowers. I’m pretty chuffed to how she has turned out although I know it’s not a massive yeald. Have learned loads though and already planning on what I’m going to change for next time. Thanks to all who’ve shared the benefit of wisdom, the forum has helped immeasurably. Will be back after she’s lost some moisture with a weight check and maybe a cheeky premature smoke report. Thanks gang xx
Update:
I managed to leave it drying for 13 days in total before taking the scissors to it for the jar. All told weighed in at 33g and as I’m not going to start lying to you now have to admit to being a little disappointed with that. Not sure if my expectations were too high or if it’s because of my novice status ( or more likely both) but still grateful for what I did mange to produce which I have to admit seems decent quality which I believe will only get better with a decent cure. Now just need to stop carrying the jar around like a cradled infant and find somewhere dark and cool for it to rest. X
Hi all. 1st timer trying to find their way with a watering query please. Seedlings in soil into 2nd week and currently spraying (15 mists) of ph water onto soil every 3-4 days. When though should I start to increase and by how much as aware of dangers of over doing it. Thank youx
High, there are 2 basic rules to follow when watering.
When plants are young you never give more than 5% from the pot volume. And when plants start to become thirsty you never give more then 10% from the pot volume in water. So basically when you are using a 10 liter pot then you give 500ml water (When they are in full bloom mode and thirsty 1 liter).
And in between waterings you want the top layer of the soil to be completely dry before you water again. When the top inch is dry you can water again. Also when the plants are young like this water the outside of the pot not the inside near the plant. You want the roots to grow and searching for water. This way your roots develop to be larger and healthier and most important they still got access to enough oxygen.
Enjoy your grow buddy!
Hi gang. Have a query around TDS. My girls have had their second nute feed today (using alternating method) of GH products at 50% conc. The TDS of the mix (PH 6.3) was 500 and fed enough to gain around 10% runoff. This tested at 702. Acceptable or not? More nutes next time? Thx x
Hey WhiteEdge. Thank you so much for the education, I appreciate you taking the time. That all makes perfect sense and has made me feel much happier. Be safe buddy and cheers again!
Hi gang. Think my 1st girl is a week or 2 out (thoughts?) but No2 is a couple behind (later sow). When I cut how’s best to dry when only have 1 space which will need lights on for the 1 lagging? Cardboard box? If so what about humidity, would a boveda or 2 help? Thx and love.
2way humidi packs won't do shit for initial drying -- way too much mass involved. That's for when the drying is 90% done. (number pulled out of hat, but gist is good)
it can hang anywhere... got a standup clothes drying thingamajig? hang it from one of those. buy a mesh rack. make a mesh rack.. so many options are better than trying to dry it in the same room as a grow.
the more cooped up and stangant the air is, the more microbial growth you'll have anyway.
common sense - avoid your laundry room, lol.. lint and shit on your buds. dirty attics or crawlspaces etc. it's only for 5-10 days. put it anywhere but under an intense light.
Light is the single greatest force of reducing potency after harvest, given common sense temps/rh of planet earth.
Mayday Mayday. Some very yellowing leaves which appear to be bending down. Alternating water and nutes, reduced quant, with good runoff PH in early 6’s, no working tds monitor. Lights @ 18”, full tilt. Too close and/or nute issue? Flush the shit out of it ur no? Thanks gang x
Need more info and pictures.
Older leaves yellow could be hungry for nutes.
Watch for overwatering. That can cause lockout and droopy leaves but so can under watering.
Rust spots and yellowing. Needs calmag.
Hi gang,Could I ask for your best guesstimate as to when she’ll be ready. Been looking so closely for so long don’t know if I’m just manifesting a touch of amber. Been so patient that don’t want to stack it now. Hold my horses or sharpen the secateurs? Thanks you lovely bunch
Wow buddy!! super nice buds
What an amazing grow so far - good job and well done 🤝
Happy Growing & cant wait for your upcoming weeks 🌱
Cheers, Bud Boutique 👩🌾