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Day 32: One of the most beautiful things I am experiencing is seeing the calyxes growing out from the main flower. If it is any indicator, my buds could be growing twice as fat in a few weeks. Trichomes are also gaining height and taking up their mushroom form. Hovering closely, the flowers smell like green pear and young mint. Rubbed between my fingers, she turns into a sugar laden mango and overripe cantaloupe. Am I just making this stuff up? Some of my bottom buds were looking rather leafy so I decided to tuck back any fan/sugar leaves that were covering a site. Problematic ones I snipped off. Feeling over-involved, I also started tugging at some of the flowers away from the stem. In theory, greater exposure to light and air will increase final yield. Can we call this method bud socketing? I would hold the main stem back, then pull at a sugar leaf to dislocate a bud from its original position. I did this form of LST to mid and lower bud sites to utilize greater 3D spacing. Day 35: Found myself with a good laugh reviewing these photos. Grow tent is full of phallic imagery, I cant escape it.
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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 5 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 5 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_Seedsweek 18
Wow! That has to be delicious... A great job!! 😍 Thank you very much for working so well with our strains. 😜 Sweet smokes! -Apolo
NASATrainer
NASATrainer
@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_Seeds
@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
NASATrainer
@Sweet_Seeds, Must be exciting to see hobbyists growing your strain. Do you think my girl will benefit from another week of flower?
CoastGrower
CoastGrowerweek 11
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
CoastGrower
@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
NASATrainer
@CoastGrower, My apologies, will try not to leave the lights on again lol. Gl on your Moby!
Northern_Ent
Northern_Entweek 18
Congrats. Worthy newbie winner. I like your writing style too.
NASATrainer
NASATrainer
@Northern_Ent, Thanks for the compliment. Good luck on your Pineapple. Happy growing
BucketBrigade
BucketBrigadeweek 5
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
NASATrainer
@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
SativaKidweek 18
This is a nice strain and you did a great job on this past grow of Gorilla Girl. Your really a good grower!
GreenHeart420
GreenHeart420week 18
Nice looking buds, well done!! Happy growing ✌️
Cpt_Gregorovich
Cpt_Gregorovichweek 11
This looks really great! its awesome to see what mine may end up like too. I'm excited for you! grow that tree!
MovingOn
MovingOnweek 8
I like your makeshift structure there.
Cpt_Gregorovich
Cpt_Gregorovichweek 10
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
Stickweek 10
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
LoveMyGrowweek 10
Very cool!!!
MovingOn
MovingOnweek 10
I'll follow. I like the bushiness of your manifold.
growdoctordc
growdoctordcweek 7
@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_Billweek 5
I love emeralds 💚🌱. Yours is looking a real beauty. 😎✌️🏼
DaGroa
DaGroaweek 18
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
NASATrainer
@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
DaGroa
@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
NASATrainer
@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
DILLIGAFweek 13
@NASATrainer it's completely normal for older bud sites to have matured pistils please see above answer for more details mate
DILLIGAF
DILLIGAF
@NASATrainer, also it's not a good idea to reguarly let the ph swing so much Causes undue stress to your babie's
DILLIGAF
DILLIGAF
@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
NASATrainer
@DILLIGAF, Is it normal for them to dry out completely and fall off? It was mostly the tips that died off.
Puffer_Bill
Puffer_Billweek 3
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
NASATrainer
@Puffer_Bill, Awesome just the right feedback, really appreciate you and the community.
Puffer_Bill
Puffer_Bill
@NASATrainer, My plants are 6" away and not one burnt. Grow 🌱 well
NASATrainer
NASATrainer
@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
JKT48week 1
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
NASATrainer
@JKT48,Thanks buddy. Your green crack has a ton of feedback and was a valuable read, too. Can't wait to see harvest.
JKT48
JKT48
@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
NASATrainer
@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_Gregorovichweek 13
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_Gregorovich
@NASATrainer, I'm glad you found that out before me! i might have done something silly once it gets time on my plant.
NASATrainer
NASATrainer
@Cpt_Gregorovich, Appears to be normal that some sites ripen earlier. Gave me some anxiety there. All the flowers are like that now.
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreenweek 4
Tempura fried cannabis leaves!? Lol you opening a restaurant? 😊
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreen
@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
NASATrainer
@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.