Trying out growing for the first time. I decided on a simple outdoor grow to learn the basics before getting the lights and tents.
14/08:
I already made my first mistake of not planting the seed deep enough and not watering enough. I think helmet bro can still be saved.
Gonna try misting him a few times over a day or two and hopefully, the hard shell falls off.
Completely fucked the easy bud seed so I think he's gone for now. F
15/08:
Light misting 2-3 times a day and a simple humidity dome seem to be working well.
16/08:
Helmet bro is free and is giving a salute, all is well.
17/08:
Measured the temps and its a consistent 33-35°C during the day. I don't think she minds it though.
18/08:
Decided to add perlite as soil dressing to help keep the roots cool. A white pot and a white surface should help keep things manageable in direct sunlight.
19/08:
Forgor that perlite turns amberish after rather quickly. I still think it's better than the black dirt so it stays.
20/08:
The hottest day yet. Outside temps are around 35°C (95F). Measured the temperature around the roots and it's waaaaay too high at 39°C (102F).
The plant seems fine for some reason and is showing no signs of heat stress or burning. Compared the growth to other diaries and it's looking great despite the ungodly heat.
After mostly recovering from the transplant I'm wondering if it's time to start training.
It's day 18-19 and she's quick to flower strain so not much time left. I'd start with a simple bend and try and work her into a spiral if time allows. Too soon or not?
How do I take proactive action against white flys and the other pest that I cannot yet identify?I have found no traces of any infestation on the lower side of the leaves anywhere on the plant. Will insecticidal soap help at all since they fly away as soon as I get close
She's well into flower but in my opinion, she's too short for it. What can I do to make the flowering process go as well as possible considering her short 15cm stature?
The side nodes are barely 5cm tall and are already flowering. With no new leaves growing it might get rough.
You must boost the roots system since the seedling stage. Growing a strong roots system as fast as possible is the primary goal. More roots more fruits, this is the way it works
Is it worth it to pause the drying process and wet trim?
I am mostly asking this since I read it's easier to wet trim and I can hopefully extract some kief from the sugar leaves with a grinder in the process.
What are your thoughts, leave it as is, or get that kief?
For as little as you have I wouldn't. You want to keep them like they are to protect the buds during the dry. This will ensure the most terpenes once cured.
Now if you had 3 or 4 pounds and each bud was massive then yes. Most do a light wet trim to keep from any mold or bud rot during the dry. Also to save on the dry trim.
I wouldn't do it thought.
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Good luck with your grow! I found your diary through questions, I also have a short plant which I started LST, and it seems we're feeding similarly, you're just a couple of weeks ahead, so I will follow your success 😸
Nice kub(i see your namprik so assume you're my guys)
Up your pot to atleast 12L or 20L (3 or 5gallon) and proper on how much watering should help with a rootzone.
And our climate is crazy hot and humid. Give her a good ventilation is stepup your grow!
Happy smoke!
Thank you!
I'll definitely get a larger fabric pot next time. Do you have any more tips for growing roots, mine turned out pretty small and it stunted my plant very much.
Happy growing 🌱🌞🌱
Wow so many leaves on day 10 😍
It grow faster than mine!
After heat wave, i had a very bad weather, rainy, cloudy and temperature from 38°C to 20°C now during day 😭
And a probably thrips attack on one of my lady
Damn, that's a lot of things attaching a lil plant. Hope your grandma's magic insecticidal soap clears it all up 🤞🤞
I've also heard Neem oil works pretty well against those buggers. Bad weather is coming here this week so you'll have plenty of time to catch up.
Best of luck and wish you the sunniest days ahead ☀️☀️☀️
@ElMachinist, Thank you!
It makes no sense that it would grow this well in these conditions. Very happy with the RQS seeds, already ordered a few more for the next grow.
Best of luck and happy growing to you too