The Purple Punch Auto turned out to be a true surprise. A plant with very strong growth, both in soil and hydro, great flavors, amazing Trichome coating. A clear recommendation.
Well this was one exciting autoflower run, started of very promising and turned into a small LST tree. I really enjoyed this whole grow and its challenges of running a plant that size without a scrog or anything, I do that because of my photography, I don't want to lock the plant in place.
Overall this strain likes growing, soil version was a beast as well, super dense buds with really nice Trichome coatings on them. Smell and flavor are great and I can highly recommend this strain.
She made just above 2000g wet ( weight without root ball and stems, just buds with half of the main stem) and turned out to be 292g dry (only chopped buds no stems) which is a great result for a autoflower in my opinion.
Feeding was a bit all over the place with this grow, started with GHE what used to be my standard and then switched to AN, both did their job great and the plant liked the nutrients.
@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 ๐ 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 ๐
@@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 ๐ช 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 ๐ 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 ๐
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 ๐ช