Week 2 Update
Very nice growth over the last week. They are showing signs of wanting to take off in growth soon. One plant is already showing her sex on day 14 which is amazing.
They received their first light feeding on day 10 with a second feeding on day 14 supplemented with Great White, Azospirillum brasilense and organic black strap molasses for extra carbohydrates to feed the microbial herd. I've been mixing up a 1 gallon mixture and divided it between the 3 Gelato and 5 other plants in my tent. Primarily feeding an area about 6 inches in diameter around each plant then lightly saturating the rest of the surface of the pot to keep microbial life happy. I am not watering to runoff yet. Moisture levels are good and holding deeper in the pots according to my digital moisture meter. Expect to see the first roots coming out of the bottom of the pots by the end of week 3.
Tent conditions are the same.
PAR meter reading of 250 umoles. DLI (Daily light integral) 20 hrs@ 250 umoles = DLI of 18.00 moles per day
Tent temperature average 78 F with a humidity of 65% leaf temperature of 73 F giving me a LVPD (Leaf vapor pressure deficit) of 0.65 kPa
Wow - at two weeks the spread On the leaves is already at the edge of 3 gal pot. Must be around 10 inches. Very big for short period. Great show.
What do you think is the main contribution factor? Nitrogen fixing bacteria?
@Med_in_Tropic, I usually dry my weed to 62% humidity then cure. If smoked from a pipe it's fine but if I roll a joint I'll leave a bud out to dry a bit more seems like maybe 55-58% humidity burns better in hemp paper.
@Philindicus, I grow for my use. I don’t care for the weight. I also chuck put the smaller buds and I dried my buds more than most people do. Burns better.
And I my terrible sin is that I water cure.😩
@Med_in_Tropic, I'm growing in my walk-in closet so my Gorilla Shorty tent fits in just right under my shelves. Not to mention bigger pots = more soil,nutrients and costs. I think tall plants are a waste the lower buds never get enough light to become dense enough for my taste. A lot of growers on GD like to brag about the weight off each plant by not wet trimming and a 1/3 to 1/2 their buds are pure larf and trimmings. The truth hurts I don't want to make anyone cry. 😉
@Philindicus, that is a great idea would be good to add a tents section! And I’ve opted for the 1.2 x 0.6 x 1.5
For my testers and I’ve chosen to use bio bizz organics on this grow and rqs is set really competition rules so I’ll follow that and see where it leads me! And my next one I’m going to use advance nutrients connoisseur! Then I can say I’ve tried all ways and can review all ways regards to nutrients! I have plans to help others progress and show some examples in my diaries to help understand what to do! I’ve got a good hang on these air pots but... I think fabric smart pot is the way to go! Your see when my newbies reach day 1 (maybe tonight) as they’ve popped there heads! Thanks bud
@STAYINGONMYMAINCBATORUNTWO, Thanks, Fast buds has some nice genetics. It's a 2 foot by 4 foot Gorilla shorty tent. Fits perfectly in my closet under the shelf takes up very little space. Only bad thing is you really need 2 lights to get even good light coverage. Or you can try one of these light rail/light movers while using a higher powered LED light. The 8- 3.2 gallon Maxipots fit in nicely. Very easy to reach in and do some basic watering leaf tucking on them. If you plan on using just one light you should go for a 3x3 or 4x4 tent. That would also be a good improvement to GD to have growers list which tents they are using and possible give reviews on how they like them.
You sure have a great many things dialed in Master Grower😎
Your Lemon AK diary really rocked and will be bookmarked for a long time! It’s too bad they couldn’t expand to four awards for the year😀
Your grows are pleasure to follow along!
Cheers and enjoy the fruits of your labours👍😀
@PrairieFrostGrow, Thanks so much. I put some heart and soul into that Lemon AK diary. It will be archived on GD for all eternity to help future growers.
@SirDillton, Yes, I'm glad I switched back. I was trying the Canna Flores but wasn't very impressed with it. I guess when something works you should just stick to it. 👍
@Outpatient, Thanks, you can check out my FB Lemon Ak 47 grow. I used the same parameters for that grow. I'm still deciding which bloom nutrients I'll be using for this grow.
Nice crop, new G8led 450 watt in 3 rd week of flower, am using AN as well, but always used half dose outdoor. I been giving my plants about 1 ml a gallon , just gave them Sensi a b and bud ignator. Couple days later am getting some of my big leaves are turning burnt from The outside towards in. I feed them tomorrow, should I use more? Your thoughts
@Bigrobbud, Are they Auto flower or photo period plants?Is it in coco coir or soil? Does the soil have nutrients in it already? It's hard to say without seeing photos of the plants. It could be a couple of possibilties.It could be nutrient burn,it could be nutrient deficiency, it could be light burn.Is it newer upper leaves or older lower leaves. Your light distances are needed. Those G8 led bloom boosters are very strong. Sometimes old issue are solved but they don't reverse any damage to the leaves. I would try to put up an actual diary with some photos and info about growing conditions. You can PM (private message me)