Both plants are looking very healthy and growing strong
WW #1 in the 30 gallon has a unique leaf structure. Instead of like the Bubba Kush that has a more standard leaf structure, this White Widow has leaves coming in with only 1 "limb" if that makes sense. Not sure the scientific name for each part of the leaf but if you view the photos you can see what is being referred to. Wonder what effect this will have on the rest of the grow. Don't think I have seen that before.
BK #2 in the 30 gallon is looking the best out of them all. Very bushy and lots of leaves.
Have one more Bubba and one more Widow still in solo cups that I am going to be giving to my friend since I am using the remaining 2 thirty gallon containers for some Big Body Gelati from Covert Genetics. Waiting to sex those before putting into the 30s. Will most likely do a diary of those, have been keeping a journal but want to wait til they are sexed before starting a diary in case they are males. The 2 plants in solo cups are looking healthy albeit suffering from a little stretching.
Every other watering they receive the 2.5 mL/gal Therm X70, 1/2 tsp Rootwise Mycrobe Complete, and the 1/4 tsp Aloe Vera. Plain water on the other waterings. Usually water them every other day or 2 days at most. This seems to be the rate at which they require water according to the Eco Witt.
Once per week topdressing around the base of each plant in the 30 gallons with 1/8 cup of the Craft Blend and 1 TBSP of Kashi Blend. Also adding a 1/4 tsp of Big 6 Micros + Humic Acid and 1 tsp of Dry Aminos into the water along with the Therm X70, Rootwise Mycrobe Complete, and the Aloe Vera.
Cover crop is coming in really strong and looks great. Definitely aids in fixating Nitrogen, getting the microbial process started, as well as helping establish the Mycorrhizal connection with the roots. Chopping and dropping can create a living mulch as well especially when its green and the Nitrogen to Carbon ratio is high. Helps keep top of soil moist and shaded as well.
@BudBoutique, Same! Wasn't able to train them as much as I'd like due to being unexpectedly out of town quite a bit during this run so curious how theyll turn out as they are almost too tall at this point lol.
You clearly know what you're doing, but I've never seen black or grey mycelium. You sure that mass of "good mycelium" isn't dead, a fruiting body, or a mold? Myc doesn't really lift above the substrate until its trying to fruit, and we wouldn't call the fruiting body myc.
Any chance at ID?
Also, damn, we really are in sync. I grew NLA last, WW now. Happily Minnesota organic grow!
@JazzBerries, I haven't seen it like that either and it didn't even occur that it could have been something besides mycelium and possibly be a mold but you could be right. I was out of town for a week right after this last update and that little ball in the photo has disappeared and there is no sign of it anymore. Plants are thriving still and no signs of mold or anything bad spreading so that is relieving. It definitely was more in the mulch layer versus being in the soil when it was visible though. Going to keep monitoring but it has disappeared at least for now. If it returns or I start seeing the plant getting "sick" I will update more.
Wow that is quite the coincidence lol! Thanks for the comment, and pointing out the mycelium/mold in the photo. Also happy growing to you as well! Will definitely follow along and wish you nothing but positive results to a fellow MN grower!
@Herbie101, Thanks man!! I really enjoy the cover crop too. Not only does it provide a nice visual aesthetic, it helps out in a number of other areas as well. Thanks again for following along!
@CannabisFarmerGuyDude, I love the idea and philosophy begind the living soil thing! I just need to learn my basics first, but its perfect to follow people along who work with it to learn. 😊 I hope all will go well! Best of luck buddy!🌱🍀
@Herbie101, Thanks man!! Appreciate the love and you following along! First time going full "Living Soil" and using Build A Soil products so really excited to see how things turn out and share with you all.