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NASATrainer NASATrainer
6 years ago
Hi, NASATrainer here on my first grow. I wondered about harboring a plant for years and ordered seeds one hazy night. My seeds from Southern Oregon sprouted and now I'm committed to giving this plant my most tender loving care. My intentions are to research trichome formation on a Sativa leaning Gorilla Girl. I consider the GWE articles to be the Holy Growing Manual. After reading the top guides several times, here's what I'm going to attempt: Grow 1 plant in a 5 gallon DWC bucket under a 300W equivalent LED. The grow space will be limited to a 2' x 2.5' x 6.7' tent. Would've grown sooner if someone told me I could have 8 colas instead of 1. -NASATrainer Nebula's Manifold Method: https://www.growweedeasy.com/manifold Feeding Chart: https://www.growweedeasy.com/general-hydroponics-nutrients Day 1: Seed sprouted between wet paper method and Ziploc bag. My local nursery doesn't carry rockwool cubes so I transplanted to a small cup with soil. Day 3: Transplanted to 1.5" rockwool. Soaked cube in plain PHed water for 30 mins, lightly squeezed, then in some lightly nuted water. Day 4: Worried that the plant is growing tall. Day 6: Started noticing yellow discoloration on the new growth. I'm guessing it's either nutrient burn or light is too close at 2". Rockwool also started splitting. I transplanted to new rockwool with 1/4 the nutrients, in the process killed a little root growth. Also moved my bulb 4" away and doing 20/4 schedule instead of 24. Day 7: Eventful week for the plant, but it's still inching towards the light. Hope it stays alive.
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NASATrainer
NASATrainerstarted grow question 6 years ago
Should I grow 12 colas in a 2x4 space with 300W equivalent LEDs? Nodes 1 3 5?
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Philindicus
Philindicusanswered grow question 6 years ago
I think it would be better to try to keep the size around 2x3 to make sure you get enough light intensity to all the buds. The bud density will suffer if there isn't enough light. You would probably have to add a second light to supplement your 300 watt to get enough light to do a 2x4.
NASATrainer
NASATrainerstarted grow question 6 years ago
Do you guys know any tricks to get my plant to grow taller? Goal is to increase space in between nodes. I've tried raising the LEDs to 30 inches for a few days. Also tried leaving it in complete darkness for 24 hours.
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Stick
Stickanswered grow question 6 years ago
Hi @NASATrainer! What makes plants stretch: 1/ dark cycles, you can increase your night duration up to 14 hours with 10 hours of light, 2/ nitrogen, you could add some more Nitrogen during the stretch phase, but be careful not to over-do, a plant stunted with Nitrogen during flowering will result in weird buds or 'the claw'. 3/ plant-to-lamp distance, increasing this value should result in vertical growth, as the plant will look for more light. Hope this will help, keep us updated and happy growing! 👊
NASATrainer
NASATrainerstarted grow question 5 years ago
Any ideas what is causing some pistils to turn brown and crisp on my lower bud sites? Especially the ones in the middle of the crater. Taller bud sites not affected, and leaves are healthy.
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DILLIGAF
DILLIGAFanswered grow question 5 years ago
Hi there @NASATrainer your plants are fine the browning off of pistils is a completely normal occurence and will continue as the buds mature. If they were all to suddenly change colour then you could have experienced pollination but I don't beleive it's the case with your your plants. Best of luck with the grow Mate
NASATrainer
NASATrainerstarted grow question 5 years ago
Purple leaves -- copper deficiency due to pH falling below 5.0 for a few days? Or natural color coming out due to light and age? Thoughts?
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Wicked_Stix
Wicked_Stixanswered grow question 5 years ago
I think she is beautiful! Looks like she is reaching the end of her life cycle fading out nicely. The leaves are heavy on nitrogen though. I would cut all of the nitrogen out of the feed if you havent already. Looks like she is close and going to be some killer smoke.
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Sweet_Seeds
Sweet_Seedscommentedweek 185 years ago
Wow! That has to be delicious... A great job!! 😍 Thank you very much for working so well with our strains. 😜 Sweet smokes! -Apolo
NASATrainer
NASATrainercommented5 years ago
@Sweet_Seeds, You're right, still a lot of glassy trichomes. Looking like 10 weeks and some. It will give more time for the gorilla to come out. Cheers!
Sweet_Seeds
Sweet_Seedscommented5 years ago
@NASATrainer, I still see some transparent trichomes. Or is it the flash? Also, it depends on the effect you are looking for. Sweet smokes! -Apolo
NASATrainer
NASATrainercommented5 years ago
@Sweet_Seeds, Must be exciting to see hobbyists growing your strain. Do you think my girl will benefit from another week of flower?
CoastGrower
CoastGrowercommentedweek 116 years ago
Nice shape of plant buddy! All seems well, make sure you don’t leave your lights on :). Mine are outdoors and starting to fatten up her buds :) feel free to check them out. Good luck!👍✌️
CoastGrower
CoastGrowercommented6 years ago
@NASATrainer, thanks, but I’m happier with my NL it’s goig to be ready sooner and I want to taste my homegrown. :) have a nice weekend.
NASATrainer
NASATrainercommented6 years ago
@CoastGrower, My apologies, will try not to leave the lights on again lol. Gl on your Moby!
Northern_Ent
Northern_Entcommentedweek 185 years ago
Congrats. Worthy newbie winner. I like your writing style too.
NASATrainer
NASATrainercommented5 years ago
@Northern_Ent, Thanks for the compliment. Good luck on your Pineapple. Happy growing
BucketBrigade
BucketBrigadecommentedweek 56 years ago
I like how you drilled holes to tie her down. Great idea. She's on her way and looking good. Good luck with your future harvest. I'm sure she will be great!
NASATrainer
NASATrainercommented6 years ago
@BucketBrigade, Thanks for the encouragement. Holes were there already, but it took a few puffs before I was able to navigate the smokiest crevices in my brain for this idea.
SativaKid
SativaKidcommentedweek 185 years ago
This is a nice strain and you did a great job on this past grow of Gorilla Girl. Your really a good grower!
GreenHeart420
GreenHeart420commentedweek 185 years ago
Nice looking buds, well done!! Happy growing ✌️
Cpt_Gregorovich
Cpt_Gregorovichcommentedweek 115 years ago
This looks really great! its awesome to see what mine may end up like too. I'm excited for you! grow that tree!
MovingOn
MovingOncommentedweek 86 years ago
I like your makeshift structure there.
Cpt_Gregorovich
Cpt_Gregorovichcommentedweek 106 years ago
can always add some CFL lights - may help - lowering your lamp should help as well - the closer the LEDs are - the more intense the light is - up to a point
Stick
Stickcommentedweek 106 years ago
Hi @NASATrainer! What makes plants stretch: 1/ dark cycles, you can increase your night duration up to 14 hours with 10 hours of light, 2/ nitrogen, you could add some more Nitrogen during the stretch phase, but be careful not to over-do, a plant stunted with Nitrogen during flowering will result in weird buds or 'the claw'. 3/ plant-to-lamp distance, increasing this value should result in vertical growth, as the plant will look for more light. Hope this will help, keep us updated and happy growing! 👊
LoveMyGrow
LoveMyGrowcommentedweek 106 years ago
Very cool!!!
MovingOn
MovingOncommentedweek 106 years ago
I'll follow. I like the bushiness of your manifold.
growdoctordc
growdoctordccommentedweek 76 years ago
@NASATrainer wrote “Cannabis prohibition has been largely good in advancing these indoor growing techniques. Thank the gov for your manifold” And for your microwave, cell phone, gps, Netflix, self driving cars and on and on! If not for military and NASA R&D in the 1960s we’d have none of that. And I’m a liberal, but I know what’s what. It’s not rocket science! Oh wait - yes it is! Enjoy your harvest!
Puffer_Bill
Puffer_Billcommentedweek 56 years ago
I love emeralds 💚🌱. Yours is looking a real beauty. 😎✌️🏼
DaGroa
DaGroacommentedweek 185 years ago
She's Marvellous! I just embarked on a journey with this very same strain...I hope to enjoy this poetry of colors too! With this mainly Sativa strains you harvest a bit earlier, with few clear trichomes for a more Sativa's high (psychedelic, euphoric), the later you harvest the more of a body stone, couch-lock effect you get. Bet ya knew it already...but maybe someone passing by will like the hint. Lovely jobbly! She's AMMMMAzing!!!! I'm drooling worse than my LAb, LOL! Enjoy, you deserved it!
NASATrainer
NASATrainercommented5 years ago
@DaGroa, Final 3 weeks she gave off a mild smell, nothing skunky as others have reported. I made a DIY filter with 2 sized mesh cups, sock, and some aquarium carbon. My 4" inline + DIY filter did contain the smell, but didn't push enough air so it raised RH to the 70s. I opened the tent a bit, left a crack in the window, and used a draft stopper on the door.
DaGroa
DaGroacommented5 years ago
@NASATrainer, Whao! I looked at your lady...she's gorgeous! Compliments for the results! I wanted to ask...is it smelly during flower? Ordinary Carbon filter would do or should I think about some extraordinary anti-smell option?! Good work, indeed!👋
NASATrainer
NASATrainercommented5 years ago
@DaGroa, You're right, for this strain you're gonna want mostly clear and milky. The thin mints has great Kush genetics, so a more Sativa lean is welcomed. Just smoked some earlier and the hybrid sensation is highly desirable. Happy growing!
DILLIGAF
DILLIGAFcommentedweek 135 years ago
@NASATrainer it's completely normal for older bud sites to have matured pistils please see above answer for more details mate
DILLIGAF
DILLIGAFcommented5 years ago
@NASATrainer, also it's not a good idea to reguarly let the ph swing so much Causes undue stress to your babie's
DILLIGAF
DILLIGAFcommented5 years ago
@NASATrainer, Hi mate it might be getting a little warm too any way you can lower the temps will benefit your plants in the long run
NASATrainer
NASATrainercommented5 years ago
@DILLIGAF, Is it normal for them to dry out completely and fall off? It was mostly the tips that died off.
Puffer_Bill
Puffer_Billcommentedweek 36 years ago
Looking very nice 🤩👍🏻. The Mars 600 true wattage is 260w. I have 4 of them. They seem to work fine for me. Silent, not hot and covers a good area. My 1st grow I did burn a couple of buds as I vegged too long and things turned into the Amazon. However these buds were touching the light. I eventually super cropped the plants. 2 x GG4 and 2 x Durban Poison. My week 1 this diary the last photos are of my 1st grow. GG4 was an easy and resilient plant. Not resilient against spider mite though. I bought some Cannacure to spray my plants weekly. Grow well 🌱😎✌️🏼
NASATrainer
NASATrainercommented6 years ago
@Puffer_Bill, Awesome just the right feedback, really appreciate you and the community.
Puffer_Bill
Puffer_Billcommented6 years ago
@NASATrainer, My plants are 6" away and not one burnt. Grow 🌱 well
NASATrainer
NASATrainercommented6 years ago
@Puffer_Bill, Would you still recommend what their website says for Bloom: 12"-16". I'm limited to a grow tent so she might reach as close as 12" to the lights. The LEDs are super intense, I def felt a burning sensation on my hand after being too close.
JKT48
JKT48commentedweek 16 years ago
Hi, this is so exciting! The seedling is stretching just a bit, but it’s okay. Do you have clay balls or perlite? You can bury the stem above the rockwool. The buried portion will eventually grow roots too. Also, you can shorten the light distance. What light are you using for the seedling?
NASATrainer
NASATrainercommented6 years ago
@JKT48,Thanks buddy. Your green crack has a ton of feedback and was a valuable read, too. Can't wait to see harvest.
JKT48
JKT48commented6 years ago
@NASATrainer, alright. I’m following this. Seems it’s going to be interesting. Don’t forget to fill up the netcup later. It’ll stabilize the stem, as well as provide more rooting sites. I recommend hydroton (clay balls), but it’s up to you.
NASATrainer
NASATrainercommented6 years ago
@JKT48, Thx for passing knowledge. Just padded with a few books to put plant closer to light. I'm using my floor lamp right now as things come in the mail 😂
Cpt_Gregorovich
Cpt_Gregorovichcommentedweek 135 years ago
weird with the pistils. i'll keep an eye out as my grow nears yours. few more weeks. has it cleared up by any chance? have you changed anything?
Cpt_Gregorovich
Cpt_Gregorovichcommented5 years ago
@NASATrainer, I'm glad you found that out before me! i might have done something silly once it gets time on my plant.
NASATrainer
NASATrainercommented5 years ago
@Cpt_Gregorovich, Appears to be normal that some sites ripen earlier. Gave me some anxiety there. All the flowers are like that now.
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreencommentedweek 46 years ago
Tempura fried cannabis leaves!? Lol you opening a restaurant? 😊
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreencommented6 years ago
@NASATrainer, i love it. There's been some really exciting cannabis cooking coming out lately. I'm not brave enough to try it out...but all it takes are some seriously creative risk taking enthusiasts to come up with some incredible stuff. I wonder how it doesn't get you high though...i mean the leaves are being heated and decarboxylated right? Or are they cbd leaves? Very cool though, I think he's right about the boost of restaurants in the future.
NASATrainer
NASATrainercommented6 years ago
@Experimentgreen, This guy is doing it in LA: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/2018/06/13/shibumi-cannabis-leaf-restaurant/ His leaves don't have THC, though. I've decided to take matters into my own hands.