Dawg days

Into week 4 from first sprouting and I think things are still looking healthy. Both are making noticeable changes day by day and I really look forward to my first ‘visit’ each day to see what they’ve been up to. Took some deep breaths and instigated a couple of changes, firstly I gave them their first nutrient feed; a three way mix of GH products (micro, gro and bloom) but mixed to 30% of recommended strength, mixed one at a time and then PH’d. Looks like the nutes have an effect on reducing the PH meaning less other additives. Planning on feed, water, feed and maybe upping the concentration as we go as long as they don’t start to show and signs of stress. Also started some gentle LST, eek! Was a bit worried about this as didn’t want to damage them but I figure I’m not going to learn without taking some chances so out came the soft wrap wire and the drill. Felt a bit sad initially as the plants are pleasing to the eye and I knew this was going to affect that but the whole idea is self sufficiency so want to try and increase potential yield where I can. Started with an anchor wire but found I was a little ham fisted when starting the main bend, caused some damage to a few leaves and one smaller branch looked decidedly dejected. Next day however was a different story, everything had reoriented and even the droopy branch looked like it had some more lead in the pencil! A few days later the smaller of the 2 had her first introduction as well. Have found with some gentle manipulation the stems can be quite pliable, just need a little patience which makes the wiring much easier. Coming towards the end of week 4 now and the ladies are growing like……well weeds! Multiple tops now emerging from No.1 and No.2 is looking fuller and stronger. I really need to consider removing some fan leaves as they’re proving to be an excellent ‘sun shade’ but have found I can bend and tuck them underneath as reticent at the moment to get rid of anything that helps her grow. This rearrangement only helps for so long before they find their way to the light so think it’s inevitable. Any-hoo, till next time.