I don't have that many pictures of the first week because the growth was so slow. I transferred it to DWC on Day 3 and growth was really slow after that. I figured it was because my water level was too low being 1" below the pot and the humidity shot down after transferring to DWC. On Day 4 or so I started top feeding, and then added a humidifier and kept the tent at 80% RH. Growth really picked up after I raised the water level 2" below the base of the pot so that it would just be 1" under the bottom of the rockwool. I think the first true set of leaves got too dehydrated prior to adding the humidifier which is why they stayed relatively the same size as the second set. Lessons learned from first grow I guess, this stage could have been a little faster as pictures above are Day 7 or so.
Help, when do I harvest? Please check my week 13 pictures and video, I'm currently on Day 86 as of today (October 9, 2023), the week 13 pics and video is day 85/86. Hoping for some great guidance :) Thank you!
Definitely able to be Chopped but depending on your preference.
If you want more uplifting energetic then cut when all thrichomes are cloudy.
If you want more sedative relaxing then wait until 30-40% thrichomss are amber color.
If you want a good harvest and don't know what you like wait until you see 10-20% amber thrichomes.
AC infinity sells a jewlers loop magnification thingy for like ten bucks. Buy It and overnight it. Thats the only way to truly know.
I see many white hairs though and it looks like she's going for her last big swell and waiting a week or two could really pack the weight.
But depending on the effect you desire she may need Chopped now.
It's all about the thrichomes and their color, and what your preference is.
Some push sativas further to get more amber since the strain is already uplifting
Some cut Indicas early when only cloudy thricomes because indicas are already sedative
Some cut when 10-20% are amber and rest are cloudy regardless of what kind it is.
If you don't know cut a branch now dry it wait a week or two then cut the rest. Then you'll know which color thrichomes you prefer next harvest
Please pick me as answer so i got a chance to win grower of the month contest. I would really appreciate it growmie. ๐
You can't really see clear pictures of the thrichomes. Yes you can see the amber ones on the sugar leaves. But that isn't what we want to see. We want to see the thrichomes on the buds, more importantly the ones in the cracks and crevices of the buds.
It requires atleast 30x magnification and 60x is better.
Ac infinity sells a 60x loop for ten bucks. Get one!
Harvest your plant depending on the desired effect you want.
Everyone has their desired effect, so what's yours?
100% cloudy thrichs for a uplifting cerebral head high.
30-50% amber thrichomes and the rest cloudy for a couch locked sedative body stoned high.
10-20% amber colored thrichomes and the rest cloudy for a all are good smoke.
If you don't know harvest some at each phase of the thrichomes colors. Keep those labels so you know. When drying and curing is done, you will be able to smoke each of the different percentages of cloudy VS amber. Then you will know for next you what you prefer.
But 10-20% amber and the rest cloudy is a good number to shoot for. Make sure to check all buds! Low and high from all sides of the plant and get a good overall idea of the plant. Don't just check the tops only.
Goodluck.
@jpoo42, I can only speak from research I've done as I am not that experienced yet. Personally I wouldnt supercrop at this stage personally unless I was super comfortable and experienced and my plants were super healthy. The canopy in my opinion still looks great and she still has some stretching to go I think. My goals are to keep the environment stable, keeping air flowing, and keep up with defoliation for the light penetration and airflow. I think your grow is looking awesome though. Again, I am no expert though.
Damn dude....that Orion is SICK! Well-done! I've been scared to top these autos, but yours is looking fantastic! I may try topping on the next grow (Strawberry Gorrilla Auto). Our Orion turned out nicely, but was finished seed-harvest in just 62 days. Crazy you were able to take yours out to 10+ weeks. Nice work!
@jpoo42,
Thanks jpoo...our Orion was only 23' tall with super tight buds and was a beaut, but not in the same universe as yours. Well-done! I look forward to seeing how your harvest turns out!
@SirVerdePollex, thank you, well appreciated :) this is my first grow and i think what caused it to grow longer/taller (tallest stem currently 38 in) was all the training (LST), and also DWC maybe? Not sure what else though but this plant seems to be one of the biggest here :) Topping was great, noticed no lag time whatsoever. I did follow the topping advice of not cutting the last node off, just roll off the baby leaflet pair with your thumb (there's a yt video on this somewhere), and it didn't stop the growth at all
That Orion is insane!!! Well-done$!
For a first grow you have set the bar SUPER HIGH for yourself on subsequent grows. Kinda like catching a world record marlin the first time you ever go deep sea fishing....lol. Congrats
WOW! I only ended up with 12 grams from my Oriion F1 so your grow is totally impressive. Mine were just about the best 12 grams of weed I've ever smoked. It was covered in trichomes and tasted & smelled incredible. I'm totally jealous of your grow :)