Week 11, we are getting there, she packs on weight daily and the buds really start building. At the beginning of the grow it was always exciting and fun to check the root ball but these days she is so heavy and difficult to balance I don't even want to touch her π²
I decreased the nutrients overall a bit, just to keep the ppm a bit lower now. Last week I bought a new airstone as well, my old setup really struggled to bubble through that 25 liter root ball monster so I bought a complete new setup that pumps much more air with a stone that does 25+ Liters per minute. Its beautiful to have a Autoflower that size but at the same time its hard work to handle a plant that size in a 25 L pot, especially the instability is tricky, something you don't really have to worry about in soil as the plant is grown solid into the ground and doesn't move.
The next step will be to build something to support her, if she develops the same bud structure like the soil version I ran a few weeks ago then she will need it because those buds were massive and on this branch structure they would be even bigger.
Trichome development is beautiful, really nice coating all over the plant.
@NuggetPawn, thanks man ! Honestly if the amount of leave removal did slow her down then im glad because she is way to big in the first place π she outgrew the tent completely and in hydro everything just grows super quick, in soil I might agree that to much defoliation can slow down your growth but in hydro it seems to not matter almost, there is no stopping this plant in hydro :D
@Pot_Portraits, each to their own mate, but I think you should try without on your next grow and see if you get better results... The leaves are like wicks, transpiration draws nutrients and water up the plant, more leaves = more transpiration and photosynthesis :) I think defoliation will no longer be a thing in a couple years time when people realise. Not a criticism from me by the way, I defoliated last grow, this time with the same lights, just a bit of a bigger space. I'm gonna see what the difference will be... Already looking much better so I am confident.
Good luck with the rest of your grow π
@@Imnotmeanimjusttired, thanks mate ! Its just a bucket with a home made netcup, 25cm huge air stone and a big air pump, that's pretty much the whole setup.
@Mr_Weeds_Autos, yeah they get bigger for sure ! If you live in an area with solid power supply an rarely get power cuts its for sure worth a try πͺ Its a lot of fun once you get into it.
Hi!
Congratulations! Was an incredible work!
I have a grow room but I never tried hydroponics system, but I'm intrested!
But I have a question for you!
When you change the water of your pot? Once a week? Twice?
Thank you!
Mannnn LOOOK at that ! I just purchased my first two bubble pots and looking at this I think I've made the right choice. Looks HENCH great growing my friend you should be proud :) Keep up thee great work !
@Pot_Portraits, Your Welcome pal keep up the great work. Haha There are worst problems to have I suppose :) I mean the size that plant and the bucket its in is awesome lol bet your excited for the chop soon :)
@TheUk420Show, Thanks a lot mate, appreciated π Its fun, you will enjoy it for sure, just started 2 more strains in Hydro as well, lots of fun to grow but size wise really challenging at least with this purple punch monster here.
Just keeping her balanced on the pot is a challenge, she is so heave she rips everything when she moves π
Beautiful looking plant!! I have a few questions for you. What size was your veg room? And, were you getting light leaks in your reservoir? If so, where exactly and how did you stop them? I just began my first hydro grow and I am worried about root rot. I have a 17-gal tub with lid, all white, 16 (too many) 3 inch net cups. I will be using hydroton in cups. Good luck the rest of the way. I'm considering grabbing that strain myself now thanks to you.
@megatron, thank you ! the veg tent was 90x90x160, then when she was to big I moved her outside. I didn't have any light leaks, I close the lid and cover it with and old black shirt so everything is sealed. In my first hydro grow I had root rot but fixed it with voodoo juice. Purple Punch Auto is a big grower no matter the medium, even in soil they get massive πͺ