What's going on guys? Sorry for the long period of inactivity, I've been too busy to write here lately, however I did take care of my ladies all the same, actually that was the first reason why I didn't update the diaries in the first place. ๐ต
DAY 79-84
As I previously mentioned, this lady was somehow delayed during the veg stage, so I'm not expectig her to be ready right now, even though she's started to show that the time is coming.
It's very bushy, all of those leaves upon each other suggest I should have probably defoliated a bit, or better, bended even more to leave more space to each growing tip but I couldn't host a so large plant on my small place.
In fact, I'm keeping her on the balcony but moved her from the usual spot, basically replacing the Cheese which was standing on a higher structure.
I increased the nuts levels to the final (I guess) amounts cause she always reacted well to them, never complaining.
She has a very intense smell; I couldn't let the balcony door open for more than five minutes without having the kitchen smelling like her :D
HEALTH:
It's green and nice looking overall.
I noticed a few leaves with mildew, immediately removed, checked all the buds carefully, only the little one where I found the mildew had some mold between the nodes, cut it off. I will monitorize daily.
The main problem is with aphids. I found many of them under the leaves and I patiently removed them by hand, unfortunately I don't think that will be the solution to the problem.
I read online that a few aphids never killed nobody, and that they're fine unless they don't colonize the buds.
I would be sooo grateful to any of you who has experience with this problem to advice what to do ๐
Keep it green and enjoy your growing!! ๐
Did you already transplant her? A 11L pot is on the small side.. try to germinate your Autoflowers directly in the final pots because transplanting autoโs will keep them small because of the stress you give her.
Good luck!๐
@CoastGrower, yes man I did ๐ I had these 11L flower pots and thought were enough, I think I must have read it somewhere. Im planning to put down another auto very soon and I will definitely go for a bigger one and follow your advice.๐ thanks again and good luck with yours too ๐
Your plant looks quite strong.
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I'm growing NL autos and germinated in rock wool then put into final pots 11litre. The plants did slow down for a week. In future with autos I will be germinating in final pots from start.
@Puffer_Bill, thanks for the link man, it was an interesting reading, I ever considered specifically the issues with a too big flower pot, I made my mind to go for coco jiffys for germination, organic pots for the first leaves level growing and then to just pick up a final decently dimensioned container according to the type of plant. However, I will check the roots once harvested and then have a try with a 25L one so to make a comparison โ๏ธ
@Germano, I'm already back man, I was a couple of weeks behind with posting so I will show soon how I found this lady once back ๐ anyway I had my Grandma water the plants, she was hwre I guess 3 or 4 times in 10 days, so I think she watered once every second or third day, which even though it was like crazy hot was just enough, all the plants were just fine ๐ however, I'm projecting a system to water remotely, but that's the next level and I will work on it just for the next season in case. Enjoy your growing โ๏ธ
The sidebranches are going to pop now :).
I would use a bit thicker strap.. the one you are using could cut in your plant if itโs windy.. thereโs a diary on here were a guy lost the top of his plant.
Sheโs looking good!
@CoastGrower, thanks buddy, I will :) it happened on my Cheese too, a storm damaged the top and I had to cut it off, and now it happened againg on this one (just by some strong wind, it will be in the next weekly update), so I will go for thicker ties to avoid repeating the same mistake!
The plant is still going to grow for a few more weeks. Mine stopped growing around week 9-10. Your plant is going to love LST. Just be a bit carefull :).