Everything is really starting to get close and the BK #2 (the largest plant) was harvested this week! Very prominent amber trichomes visible under the scope and probably about 30% of them were that color while the rest were cloudy/milky. Prepared a closet to dry this one alone in. Got it down to 62-63F degrees and able to keep it between 55%-60% humidity which should work out really well. Cut the plant at the base right above the soil and hung the entire plant upside down. Removed a few of the more damaged large fan leaves otherwise let the rest remain. Smell is really strong and super fruity!
After cutting the largest plant down, moved the container it was in outside of the grow room so that I could rearrange the remaining plants to maximize the space and light for their final few weeks. The two WW's that are in the one 30 gallon together got moved to the back corner that the large BK #2 used to be. Almost every cola/branch needed to be tied somewhere for support. Definitely will need to manage height/structure of the plant more next run and utilize a screen/net. This seems to be working though just took a long time and lots of work to secure every branch. Otherwise both of the WW look great and the colas are really starting to finish stacking and thickening up. Lots of milky trichomes and some clear ones remain. Hairs starting to turn more orange.
BK #1 got moved into a lot more direct light so that should really improve things as it was the one that was lacking the most light most of the cycle. Had to tie a decent amount of the colas and branches but not as tedious of a process as the WW were. This plant has some of the most appealing looking bud! Smell is really fruity and strong as well.
The BBG got rotated and moved a little more under the light. Buds are really stacking up now and the hairs are starting to get some orange but definitely the least amount of orange hairs of the room. Trichomes are some milky and a decent amount of clear still so this plant must be the furthest behind which makes sense as it was started last and sexed first. Buds definitely have a different look to them and the smell is more funky. Can't wait to try this one!
@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. π I hope all will go well! Best of luck buddy!π±π
@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.