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I consulted a few long time growers
around day 5 because these ladies exploded at first then appeared to just stop. There was some stretching that I fixed and moved them to a room with better conditions. I was rewarded this morning when their leaves showed a 50% growth. Maybe they were just working so hard the last couple days on roots and focused all their energy on that. So far, so good and excited to see them grow some more.
They seem to be growing slowly, but growing. I upgraded light from 40w each to 1000w over both. New growth is coming up lime green, I'm thinking it's time for some food! They are also drinking lots more (watering every other day now). Planning on adding a cal-mag supplement with next watering since my testing kit dont test for those.
Day 14 p.m update! Think A is starting to do something(see pics) and shes starting to smell a pretty stink.
Had some slow growth and deficiencies at the beginning of the week. I started using GH flora trio and they were quick to show me they are happy about it. I also shortened the lighting height and the girls seem pretty happy. I'm surprised at how much they smell already given they have not even started to flower yet. Excited to see what week 4 brings.
Spent a few days in the hospital this week, so the ladies had a couple days without any disturbance. A is a good 4 inches taller than B and has what I assume are flowers all over the place. B is starting the same but slower. Growth on A has really shot up this week and the smell is getting pretty strong. I plan on starting flora bloom next week. I keep checking to make sure I'm not seeing signs of herm or disease/bugs. Stems are a good size and starting to really firm up. I plan on keeping my 18/6 the entire grow. So far doing me pretty proud for a first time grow.
Every day there seemed to be new flowers popping up. Really glad that A stopped growing upward because I cant adjust the light any farther away. I'll be focusing just on "Annabelle" now because shes the faster growing plant. Looking at her from a distance she seems pathetic, but closer and tou can see that shes got buds all over. Still no mold/bug issues. Seems like all that's left to do is keep her fed, and wait patiently.
On to week 7 we go! Hoping to see lots of growth and ripening this week. I plan to start flushing 10 days before harvest. I have to relocate in about 3 weeks so she might not reach her full potential. She will have to take a 3 hour drive in the dark and there is no way to do it during dark period, and I won't be able to set back up for 3 months or so.
Week 8! I'll update notes and photos as we go along! "Annabelle" aka plant A is doing great. I love the sparkle and the growth shes shown. I'm actually impressed as this is my first grow and usually I can't keep a cactus alive!
Day 56- I've stopped using the floramicro because it has too much N. I'll continue with flora bloom. I decided not to flush (we dont with veggies so why with weed?). I'm starting to see some cloudy trichs, but I know that it's not time yet.
Day 57- broke a small branch rotating her. Not happy about it. I'll let it dry and see what happens I guess.
Day 60- I haven't been home to take care of Annabelle since Wednesday so I gave her a good watering, she still seems happy and getting fatter. Even more trichomes are changing. I'm not happy about needing to harvest in the middle of the upcoming week though. Smoked some of the broken branch (waste not want not) and it's decent, I just want her to get fatter. Plant B has also caught up in height, but is a bit more bushy with smaller buds.
Day 61- main cola is measuring at 7inx3in now. Mostly cloudy trichs with an amber here or there.
Day 62- contemplating taking the main cola and anything else that is milky off. I'm trying to avoid couchlock completely, and with the smell the sooner I can get them dried and into jars the better. Trying to buy myself another 2 weeks if possible but slim chance.
Day 64- yes technically into week 9. I'm going to have to harvest Annabelle tonight. Thinking maybe plant B depending on how shes looking, I'm seeing tons of cloudy trichs on her. Just dont have the time to let them go any farther.
No matter how much I messed up she just kept on growing! Have a couple smaller buds that have been drying for a week, planning on trying them out tonight.ill post more as I know more and take more photos.
Smoked a little this morning. If I got up and moved I felt more energetic, when I sat down to relax that was cool too. I was quite happily enjoying the day after I tried it. Worst cottonmouth ever though.
I starved her during early veg, and probably at the time didn't give her enough light either. Sometimes the light stayed on longer, or I would forget to turn them on. I over watered a couple times and even forgot to water for a few days. Still grew pretty strong. I could have probably gotten a bigger harvest if I was more experienced and attentive. I also just had her on a shelf with some mylar behind her for most of her life, no special tools really. Just used a fan, a sponge and some desiccant containers to control the conditions. Plan on growing again by next grow in the spring with a tent and proper tools to see the differences.
@Atruckerwifey, looking forward to seeing how it goes for you. This is a strain I recently smoked and really enjoyed. Hoping it turns out the same as the stuff I had. It was absolutely delicious.
@indoorontario, these ladies are growing faster than I could have imagined. I checked on them this morning and they have already popped, it's only been four days since I started them in water.
@HVACBOY88, more stems are a good thing. The bigger one shot up about an inch last night, so I'm guessing shes going to start growing fast now. I'm going to feed them tomorrow and since they are starting to drink more I'm going to quit spraying and just water in the dirt. Noticed a tiny black fly so in a panic I accidentally hit the leaves with neem.
@Atruckerwifey, the ones your pointing at is probably more stems growing! Keep up the good work and make sure when you water don't get the leaves all wet
@HVACBOY88, today was the last day of week 2. Slowly growing along. Starting to smell a bit and developing nubs at nodes. I added more pics. I'm guessing they will start to really take off now (hoping). I'm thinking the 80 degree days might have stunted growth a bit.
A is a good 6 inches taller than B and this morning is only about 4 inches from the light. I've switched her to bloom nutrients and now shes really growing (4 inches last night). I'm wondering if I can get her to slow down, or the other one to speed up? I'm starting to worry that if I raise the light it wont be enough for the shorter one.
@indoorontario,moved things around a bit this morning. I've got the light as far up as it can go now. I even doubled the wires to pull it closer to the ceiling. I noticed the folding on the top leaves and figured shes telling me it's too close. I've been adding books to the shorter one for a few weeks.
@Atruckerwifey, probably a good idea to move your light up a bit. I fried my plants a little over a couple of days, they do bounce back, but it can slow them down. I would suggest maybe putting the shorter one up on a box or something to bring it closer to the light if need be.
You are correct on your notion about 'flushing'. Ive yet to read one scientific study that supports it, only the contrary.
The Tangerine is looking nice! I loved growing this strain and really enjoy the outcome! Looks like your well on your way to some good big buds.
Atruckerwifey
