Day 11 from seed.
My tent has had fungus gnat problems. The seedlings are no exception and this plant has experienced some. Its clear that Black Gum had some troubles as some leaves got spotted, and frilled/ruffled. Was it the fungus gnats searching for foot and eating some roots? Was it just my poor own water logged irrigation? Both? I did not panic and have let it dry, it actually appears like it has grown and recovered slightly. Normally I abort damaged seedlings but this one will probably recover. So far, Original Sensible Seeds have given me some issues starting or have been susceptible.
My pests are clearing by using sticky traps all week for passive adult fly collection.
I have also been using a pure ethanol spray bottle to sanitize the tent and kill adults on contact. It kills microscopic life too. I got this from Max Pointy as he made a still for THC extraction and edibles, the moonshine/ethanol have doubled for this. He has had no issues after weeks of use. I am a couple applications in with no problems. I lightly coat all surfaces, pots, leaves, soil, etc. I do not saturate the soil. This has been very effective. I have read many bad experiences with peroxide or alcohol online, and I have two thoughts: 1) pure ethanol evaporates at room temperature and faster than water so the plant is uneffected 2) almost all online usually dilute with water which likely leaves a residue and slows ethanol evaporation or prevents it altogether.
Hang in there, I have faith! Go Black Gum!
@@BeanswithPork, thx mate that make perfect sense. I'm well aware (well, as a layman can be) of the air pollution outside (I live in South East Asia). I will definitely try the bud wash some time soon even though I grow in a sealed and controlled environment.
@TheUsualSuspect, not stupid, as its a counter intuitive and a newer step in harvest. I listed my containers in the description - first lemon juice/baking soda/room temp water, and then a container of just room temperature water. I say dip and swirl because you aren’t trying to scrub trichomes off. But, the trichomes don’t just fall off either otherwise rain and storms would wash THC away.
If you search online there are some that wash with warm or cold water, and some use a hydrogen peroxide mix. I’m approaching it conservatively so just two containers that aren’t harsh.
Haven’t tried it on outdoor bud yet, but I bet you’d be surprised by the amount of mold/dirt/dust/particles are floating around outside.
@@BeanswithPork, thx for educating me 🙏 and sorry for being a so retarded student, but I assume dip in containers with water?
I was taught that the only stupid question is the one not asked 🙃
Is this Black Gum strain the same as BlackBerry Gum?
Also, may I ask why some growers veg for 14 weeks and others 2 weeks? Is it due to personal preference, strain, plant size, grow medium, or..?
Myself, I veg 4-6 weeks usually, I only grows in hydroponics cause it suits me best.
@@BeanswithPork, thx for clarifying. Yes, I remember a couple of plants I grew few years ago, they were autos but took 24 weeks to finish. Must have been some seeds that been dipped in gamma rays or something. lol
First n last time I grew autos...
@TheUsualSuspect, basically all the things you listed. This plant happened to take X number of weeks to get to a point where it was big and I had room, with constant rotation I don’t try to be consistent and just adjust based on my current grows.
No, this strain is Black Domina x BubbleGum.
Excellent photography and obviously the plants are looking great as well. The leaf growth shouldnt be an issue as long as the bud sites have access to some light. Going to follow along and I wish you a great harvest!