FEEDING
Plant was given the same nutrient solution as previous week two times per day
DIARY
This week was probably the worst week of them all in terms of all the problems that happened.
Everything started on Day 146 when strong winds were capable of knocking down my plant two times. Plant wasn't demaged but it is a scary experience to see your plant basicaly up side down.
Because of strong winds I was forced to move the plant to the different location. While moving one of the dominant branches snapped. I addresed the issue by taping the crack together with tape and securing the branch to the support ring with a metal wire. It was a major damage with an easy fix.
The night between days 146 and 147 was accompanied with strong winds and a lot rain. This combination of wind and rain resulted in damage (half of the plant just gave up and bended to the ground) that could be easily fixed just by installing trellis before the flowering started.
To prevent the further bending and support the flowers when they start fattening, I wrapped the plant into plastic wire. This was not an easy job so help from a friend was a necessity.
When the plant was wrapped I pulled the flowers through the netting and did some rearrannging. The problem with bending was solved, but I discovered some other problems when closely inspecting the buds.
First problems were the seeds. Yes some seeds were found. This was probably my fault because I visited the hemp farm and brought home the pollen on my clothes that could produce the seeds. It could also be the fact that I am growing outdoor and the pollen came from copletely different source. Some seeds, while growing outdoors are just inevitble.
There was one more thing. I was suspicious about brown tops of some buds. Because I was affraid of what it was, the brown, not so good looking flower was cut off and closely inspected. I was angry to discover the caterpillar. I did a search of all the buds and found one more rotting bud and cut it off. I suspect that they are still there. I will inspect the plant every two days to hopefully find them and prevent the further demage.
WEATHER
Days 141-145
This days were sunny with daily temperatures around 26 °C. Night temperature were averaging at 15 °C.
Days 146-147
Last two days were harsh. It was cloudy with average temperatures at 14 °C. Day 146 also had very strong winds.
Day lenght this week has decreased to 12 hours and 10 minutes.
@urbi09, cool!
The photos will take a while to see what they're like, but have a few of their autos going too, so will have a few to try while I wait for the big girls. ;)
Aren’t you going to transplant them? The plant seems to big for that little pot :).
It would be better if you cut the leaves in half from your clones so they grow faster (that’s what I always see what growers do with clones) I never worked with clones so I’m far from a pro lol.
Mine grew like hell last couple weeks, feel free to check them out!
@CoastGrower, you are correct. The plant would need the transplant right now but I am simply too ocupied with school and I still don't have calmag. I want to be sure that the next transplant is perfect in terms of coco medium ( I want to soak it calmag solution for 8 hours).
I have seen some people cut the leaves of their clones, but I simply didn't do it because they were so small...they are doing OK right now...so I dont think there is a need to cut the leaves...
I will also check your diary ;)
@@@Lucimago, I am late by uploading for 2 weeks because plant is already 16 weeks old...and let me tell you....the thickening doesent stop here and I like it haha
Man this is awesome. Very nice work. The topping is as perfect as the design of the plant. Even the Split crack down didn't make critical damages. Congrats