Forbidden Fruits

These plants just won't quit growing! At an average rate of about an inch per day, we've clearly reached their late Vegetative Cycle. I'm holding out on flipping them for no other reason than my desire to take trimmings from each plant... but I'm still awaiting delivery of the new "Mother Tent", as it were. Notwithstanding their delayed Flip, these plants are getting huge and remaining healthy. On the nutrition front, I increased their feeding volume to roughly a half-gallon per day to facilitate a pre-Flip flush. I'll likely lower the volume of their Feeding solution to a bit over one-third of a gallon per day, as their dryback interval isn't quite intense enough to require that much fluid... yet. I added this caveat because it's very likely that feeding volumes will increase over time. Otherwise, I've slightly bumped up their dosage of Terpinator, but that's about it. On the environmental front, I'm facing the seasonal challenge of keeping everything below 80F. I may have to make improvements before harvest, though I have no specific plans in mind. I do want to give a few shotouts in this diary entry. First, Copycat Genetics' product is legit, to say the least. The company has a lot of haters - and perhaps deservedly so, most certainly in reference to ripping off the genetics of affordable, widely available seeds - but they provide the opportunity to lay hands upon seeds that are priced out-of-reach or in outrageously short supply. Second, Floraflex nutrients are likely the absolute best deal out there, hands-down. You need to add extra Cal-Mag if you're growing in Coco (ignore their statements to the contrary), but so what? They make growing a breeze for growers at all levels without the need to dilute or slowly ramp up dosages. It should be noted also that, this past week, we bid farewell to Grape Gasoline # 2. My goal for this grow was to limit myself to two plants only. But don't worry... Grape Gasoline # 2 is being loved and cared for by an enthusiastic buddy. Until next time...