Week 6 has started and we are now on to flowering nutrients as well. We've added FFTB this time around into the mix. The current ratios on the three main FF nutrients will stay that way for most of the season going forward. Up to this point, the plant has only received one dosing of those levels each week. FF says that the ratios they suggest for soil could be done twice a week, but I'm not going to do that. One reason is cost, the second reason is time. While it's not hard to make nutrients, it's time I don't have currently to consider doing twice a week.
Day 36 - That one branch just decided to take off at some point last week and leave all the other branches beneath it. It will be interesting to see how it does on overall growth given its slight height advantage. I've also seen what was worth keeping and getting rid of based on the first defoliation. As long as things don't get out of hand with blockage, I'll wait until week 7 or 8 for another defoliation. If things look like they aren't going to work the way we want, targeted defoliation will occur. I don't see targeted defoliation being an issue either as branches and leave break all the time in nature.
Day 39 - The smell is definitely increasing now that we are further in flower and the flowers are starting to swell. We really like the development we are seeing on all sites. What I'm curious to see is how much weight the highest cola puts on compare to some of the lower colas that are already fatter. One of the most enjoyable sites has started happening more and more now also, the raised leaves after a recent feeding. It's like the plant is trying to funnel all nutrients and light to the flowers.
@Denzul, Thank you for your kind words. The name came from the fact my wife complained about me always needing more fans. For the PC's to the apartment, to the grow boxes before we got this tent. I kept trying to get more fans for this or that reason. Then I thought that it would be appropriate for an avatar name.
I'm really glad to see you've taken some improvements to this season, from last season. Not that last season wasn't impressive, but now you kind of know what your limits are for your setup and you've got that dialed in pretty well now! I can see next season already...๐คค Keep up the good work! As always I'll be following along !
@KCChiefers, thank you. I would say that the set up is pretty well dialed in right now. I think I can see next season also, but I don't want to jinx it. I'm thinking about trying some ponytailing next season to see how that changes things. I guess I want to know if I can get some type of cross between the traditional cannabis plant shape and a broccoli crown shape.
She doesn't look bothered one bit! I'll tell you, using your 3 finger technique I've been able to manage a more even canopy. Not as pretty as yours but baby steps ๐
Excited to see what this season brings for you guys!
@KCChiefers, no she doesn't look bothered, which is nice. I'm glad you are having success with the three-finger technique. It's really useful to prep the plants for wires and stakes. Baby steps are right man, I've been working to get where I'm at every season when it comes to LST. This is the best go yet because I keep trying to improve on what I learned from the last go. So as long as you keep at it, thinking about what you liked/worked versus what you didn't, you'll be training like this in no time at all.
@raptor65, thank you for the encouraging words. So far I would say that is has been fun. I have been able to see improvements in my techniques already from the last grow.
@KCChiefers, she is growing nicely. She will start LST soon. Comparison photos are good to show your progress and see what is changing for the better or worse. Even if you don't share them on here, you should do it for yourself.
@NeedsMoreFans, yeah I'll definitely be curious to see how it turns out. Sounds like it's got the same profile as my Bubblegum genetics so we'll see. Everything's looking great so far!
@KCChiefers, going to try some Sweet Seeds Black Jack Auto again. Now that we have a better idea on this set up, we want to improve upon that last grow and see if we can surpass what we are doing now. It's good your profile came back. There is the possibility this will taste great, I was just hoping to smell the sweetness that can come from this strain.
@NeedsMoreFans, the bubblegum that I grew from MSNL didnt really have a strong smell to be honest. I was worried with me trying to figure out nute schedule and all I messed something up.
I may have cut her down early, to where she didn't decline enough to get that overpowering smell. But as soon as I cut those buds I got that sweet fruity smell. I'm smoking on some now (been about 2 1/2 week cure) as I type this out and that sweet fruity taste/smell is finally back. I'll have to keep posted on your cure results to see if us having different breeders changes the outcome more. And likewise, this grow of yours is better than your last. Any ideas on next season, yet?
@KCChiefers, sorry for the late delay man. Life has been super busy. Thank you for the words. She did turn out nice. Much improved over last season that is for sure. I may have figured it out, next season will be another test and learning experience. Going for some more Blackjack from Sweet Seeds, got to beat that 1.58 ounce grow. If we could do 3.2 this time, with what we learned from the 1.58, I'm confident it can be beaten. Make sure to keep an eye out for next season.
Good job. So I am in week 11 from when seed pop.. in week 6 of flowering same auto and breeder as you bubblelious auto Nirvana.. I definitely have a few more weeks so from seed pop to harvest I think 14 weeks.. does your 12 weeks include seedling stage. I am growing complete organic with biobuzz. Tx
@planner1232, thank you. Week 12 does include the seedling stage which is week 1 in all of my diaries. I didn't feel like there was much concern with the length of time it was running. We didn't have a ton of amber trichomes either. I would say between 5% and 10% depending on which part of the flower was being judged. I would say that you are getting close to the end based on length of time, and would suggest finishing her off with straight ph balanced water. I have never used biobuzz so I can't say anything about that product line as it relates to growing. Best of luck to you, and just keep an eye on the trichomes for how you like them. The jeweler's loop or USB microscope is useful, but you can start to see the amber with your naked eyes to kind of judge.