Dinamed CBD grow diary (journal) week16 by Bunker

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@Bunker, you probably want something a bit stronger than a regular magnifying glass, they sell cheapo 100x microscopes on amazon. theyre fiddly but work. a lot of people use usb microscopes which are surprisingly also like 15-20 bucks. Yeah, it's nitrogen deficiency from the plant cannibalizing itself due to the vigor required for the flowers to finish and it's a good sign you haven't been overfertilizing. Everything looks perfect dude. You might tie the branches out further next time, but thats like a minimal critique and dependant on how much space you have. For the next round I'd suggest defoliation (fan trimming for light), LST, and practicing HST. However, as far as first grows go, I have absolutely no critique, your plant is extremely healthy and I expect you to have a good haul of meds.

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Bunkercommentedweek 177 years ago

Hi everyone. @Jon-Do, @Herbalize, @GrimReefer69, @goarilla, @tonino @floresdejesus @bigdaddyk, I have a few questions about #trichomes and #flowering. - is it normal for trichomes to take a while turn from cloudy to brown? - should i be doing anything to encourage my trichomes to move on during flowering period? - is it possible to 'over-flower'? I.e. could I be allowing my plant too much time in flowering stage? Thanks, Bunker :)

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BigDaddyKcommented7 years ago

@Bunker,Hi , in my experience certain brands of LED took longer to flower, i mean a lot longer, what LED do you have?,as for trichomes, they kind of go milky then orange , dark brown or black is not good.

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Bunkercommentedweek 37 years ago

Hi, Does anyone have any advise about soil? - I'm using this from online - 'Vitalink Professional Enriched Soil'. Apparently it has 4 weeks soil feed in it - does this mean I shouldn't be using other fertilizers at all? I.e. no plant bloom etc? - Also, it contains wood fibre, is this bad for growing in for our plants? Thanks, Bunker :)

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GrimReefer69commented7 years ago

@Bunker, Hello Bunker :) Yes no nutes for the first couple of weeks at least, and when you do use them use a quarter strength, and gradually build up to half strength, and keep a careful eye on them. I would suggest using BioBizz Light mix soil, or Plagron Light mix soil, these are highly recommended. Yeah so no nutes for first couple of weeks, and then add a very small amount to see how they do. Bloom nutes when they start flowering. Wood fibre is fine, I would also add 30% perlite to the mix in your soil next time, otherwise should be good to go, good luck!

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Bunkercommentedweek 187 years ago

funny story... Last night I got a little ahead of myself and cut off one of the top buds for a premature harvest... I noticed the tirchomes were on a 30:70 % percentage ratio in favour of the cloudy trichomes. Not much of a smoker myself so decided to make some canna-butter and extracted cbd into some coconut oil over a 4-5 hour time period. To cut a long story short, I tasted a small amount of butter in a strong coffee this am before heading into work. I've spent most of my day not answering questions asked by colleagues and twiddling my fingers smiling away to myself.... Note to self....don't have cannabutter in a strong coffee before heading into work,..even the low THC stuff affects me! #cannbutter #cbdcannabis #cbd Bunker ;)

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Bunkercommentedweek 87 years ago

Hi everyone (@tonino, @grimreefer69, @herbalize), is anyone able to provide some advise on my leaf colour? Recently noticed a change in leaf colour of my plant (but only on my lower leafs) - some have turned a very pale light green / yellow. Is this because I should be moving over to a flower ratio and my last nutrient isn't worth continuing with? Also, am I supposed to be encouraging my plant to move into flowering now by shortening my light timing? thanks. Bunker :)

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fragscommentedweek 167 years ago

She fattening nicely bro and you may just take yellowing leaves off dont worry about it she coming to the end of life cycle and really just need to focus the bud production just pull the yellowing leaves. And you may give her more than 2 weeks before flush her and flushing progress takes around 14 days. if you have hurry and to much impatient like me 😁 please hold your self because last weeks give her real weight! why your main bud top looks a bit different? is that so close to the lights or fan? Good luck man wish you best of luck

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fragscommented7 years ago

@Bunker,dhousands of x's sound good brother😄 ill be lookign forward for your next update and pictures

Bunkercommented7 years ago

@@frags, nice comments buddy :) Interesting points on the photosynthesis too - I'll bear this in mind. Microscope bought now...up to 1000x focus so I'll share some photos up on screen when important. Good to know that I can trim the top bud back a bit...at least I can see what this part looks like under microscope now :) I want to get the end part into a good finish as I've been growing this little princess for a while now...and she needs treating well until passing the finish line. You too mate, enjoy your Sunday. Bunker :)

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Bunkercommented7 years ago

@Jaindoh, nice comments - much appreciated. I think the progress of this plant has mostly been down to asking questions to people on here...it is certainly a good community of similar interest :) I bought a microscope today (@ up to x1000) and it allows videos and photos too. I've been reading up on the trichomes and the importance of noting the cloudy / clear / musty differences - especially when it comes down to the rough balances between all of them is very importance to know what is the THC & CBD level. No doubt, when I get the microscope up and running I'll be sending out the information to everyone to see...in case it is useful to them. I'll be growing a similar batch next time...and I've taken note of your suggestions...cheers :) Bunker :)

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Bunkercommentedweek 97 years ago

@tonino @JUNGLE_B4RNS @BigDaddyK, thanks for the comments. Looks like the plant is enjoying the 12/12 hour more than the previous 18hrs routine :) I'll be moving from FoxFarm Grow Big (6-4-4) over to FoxFarm Bloom (at 2-8-4). I'm guessing this should be a gradual transition: Day one: 75%GrowBig:25%Bloom Day three: 75%:25% Day six: 50%:50% Day nine: 50%:50% Day twelve: 25%:75% Day fifteen: 25%:75% Does this sound accurate? Also, should I do this when I see my first bud-like...bud? I'm still learning...lots to learn... Thanks for the support, Bunker :)

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JUNGLE_B4RNScommented7 years ago

@Bunker, they still use a lot of Nitrogen during the first 3 weeks of flowering to support the stretch... you can stick to your Veg nootz until end of week 3.

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BigDaddyKcommented7 years ago

@Bunker,I change to flower nutrients when I go 12/12 , yes pour some plain water through and test runoff ph and ec if you can 👍

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Toninocommented7 years ago

@Bunker,always balance PH

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Bunkercommentedweek 47 years ago

Hi everyone, I'm a little confused at the moment. The leaves on my plant appears to be very yellow in places - see day 32 photo. What is likely to be the main cause of this? Please help. Thanks, Bunker :) @Tonino @GrimReefer69 @Herbalize @Dinafem @CBD_Sweden

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Herbalizecommented7 years ago

@Bunker, run off is the water that flows under the pot after watering it's good to test the ph and the ec of runoff, gives us good indication on the health of the plants

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Bunkercommented7 years ago

@Herbalize, thanks. My ph level is normally @ 6.5, I know this because I have to bring it down from 7.6 ph using a ph down drop. The website @Herbalize mentioned also shares lots about ph levels in there too and it seems to be linked with phosphorus levels too. Can I ask, what is ph run off? Thanks again for all of the advise. Bunker :)

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Bunkercommented7 years ago

@Tonino, thanks. I've checked out the website you'd sent over and that seems to match my problem. The good news is that I have some phosphorus booster, but I've never used much of it in the past as I thought the fertilizer within the soil I'm using would be enough. So now I guess this would be a good trial run to see if it works. I'll start at applying 25% and see how this progresses. Also, I'd forgotten that I'd moved this plant from one pot to another, which also seems to link with the root damage explained on this website. Cheers, Bunker :)

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JUNGLE_B4RNScommentedweek 97 years ago

Yeah , your leaves are full of water , I can tell from the speed bumps. I can tell from the stripes who start to appear that your light might be close either. Otherwise you got a very nice looking Sativa 👍

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JUNGLE_B4RNScommented7 years ago

@Bunker,just lift the pot, if it’s heavy it means it’s full of water, if the pot is light it means it needs water 😉

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Bunkercommented7 years ago

@JUNGLE_B4RNS, thanks for the tips. I have a few questions. My leaves are now drooping down, however the soil isn't indicating that it's dry & when I re-water they come back to life again. Should I back away from watering for a day or two to see what the outcome is? Thanks :)

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JUNGLE_B4RNScommented7 years ago

@Bunker,yes , correct.

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Bunkercommentedweek 77 years ago

Hi everyone, (@tonino, @grimreefer69, @herbalize) Feeling a little miffed today. My growth light is broken..one of the fans has decided to stop working and I've only had this for about 2-3 months! Does anyone else have this issue with the following LED from ebay? "300W-Led-Grow-Light-Panel-Full-Spectrum-for-Hydroponic-Indoor-Plant-Veg-Flower" Thinking I'll buy a new form of LED, as I don;t want this one to overheat! Bunker : I

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GrimReefer69commented7 years ago

@Bunker, Hello mate, Meizhi, Mars Hydro, Roleadro, are brands I can personally recommend, having used these lights, and being the owner of all 3 brands. You can replace the fan, just buy a replacement from ebay, and attach it inside the LED Panel, removing the old one first. If you feel confident.

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Toninocommented7 years ago

@Bunker,sorry bro i use MH/HPS

Herbalizecommented7 years ago

@Bunker,I dont know anything about led, sorry mate good luck

GrimReefer69commentedweek 37 years ago

Hello, yes no nutes for the first couple of weeks at least, and when you do use them use a quarter strength, and gradually build up to half strength, and keep a careful eye on them. My advice with soil, always use the best you can get, two excellent examples for growing weed are: BioBizz Light mix soil, or Plagron Light mix, these are highly recommended. Yeah so no nutes for first couple of weeks, and then add a very small amount to see how they do. Bloom nutes when they start flowering. Wood fibre is fine, I would also add 30% perlite to the mix in your soil next time, otherwise should be good to go.

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Bunkercommented7 years ago

@GrimReefer69, thanks. I'm transferring this am.

GrimReefer69commented7 years ago

@Bunker, Hi, I would use new fresh soil, and discard the old (but differences of opinion may exist here), your soil mix sounds fine, just ensure it's light and can drain water easily without clogging up, the perlite will hopefully support this process, hope this helps and good luck with it, don't be afraid to ask questions., we are all learning here.. 😉

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Bunkercommented7 years ago

@GrimReefer69, thanks for the tips. I'm preparing some soil now in the background and I'll certainly be adding 30% perlite this time! Last time it was added too late and couldn't dig too deep down to add it. I was thinking of leaving a 30% perlite, 60% vitalink professional soil and 10% compost mix and leaving it indoors for a couple of days to meet regular temp. Do I carry some of the old soil across still, or do I remove the old soil and rely on new stuff? Thanks.

BigDaddyKcommentedweek 97 years ago

Hi , firstly test the runoff ,for PH and EC , then you will know what is causing problems , if you don't wash all the acid away in the 5-6 week of veg then the soil gets too acidic causing lockout ( which looks like deficiencies) you then add more which causes more issues , happy growing 👍

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BigDaddyKcommented7 years ago

@Bunker,does TDS stick read in ppm? 113 ppm is very low

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Bunkercommented7 years ago

@BigDaddyK, I've just done a test: ph is 7.0 TDS stick = 113 ppm. Does this all sound okay? thanks :)

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BigDaddyKcommentedweek 97 years ago

Ps 12/12 will induce flowering and the first flowers will form after approx 12 days of this👍

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BigDaddyKcommented7 years ago

@Bunker,yes 👍

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Bunkercommented7 years ago

@BigDaddyK, great tips! Thanks. I currently use 6.5 ph water that I create using a ph-down liquid. Perhaps some ph levels are different in the soil, so a test would be useful. Should I do a run off test by running 'normal water' through the top and collecting ph and ec underneath? Thanks, Bunker :)

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Jaindohcommentedweek 167 years ago

Very very healthy and approaching the finish line, only getting fatter! edit: @Bunker, I do not have epilepsy but i do have fibromyalgia and my pharmaceutical treatment (lyrica, pregabalin) is an anti-convulsant. CBD is at least as effective at keeping my muscles from the long spasmodic contractions that keep me locked up as the pharmaceutical. If you find any specific strain that helps your epilepsy more than other cbd strains -- I have found some have more potent anti muscle spasm which should be anticonvulsant action than others -- please report. I have almost nothing to go on as well in terms of *which* cbd plants I should be growing. I expect there to be more crossover in terms of what's effective for epilepsy and fibro than one would think.

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Jaindohcommentedweek 147 years ago

great first grow dont worry bout flush for while everybody rushes this stage especially when newer, most people seem to even HARVEST their crop like 2-3 weeks early. liked and followed =)

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Floresdejesuscommentedweek 137 years ago

Nice structure following closely.

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William_Strikercommentedweek 77 years ago

your light, especially an led, should be at the top of the tent. the light needs to spread out. your plant is about a 35 watt plant. if you give it 300 watts its going to run away fast. the plant cannot go faster than 100%. the nutrient bottles are way, way, way to high. the nutrient bottles make an assumption that you probably don't know about. their bottle assumes you have 10 plants in vegged under 600 watts in 1 gallon buckets, flowered under a 1000 watt light in 5 gallon bucket. and those measurments are not to be fed weekly. the max ppm you should ever be at is the wattage of your light. 400 watt light 400 ppm, and thats for the week total

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Bunkercommentedweek 47 years ago

Hi everyone, I've recently added an additional photo to show some lighter leaves on top. Some leaves have come out as a yellow to light green colour. Is this an indication of anything? @Tonino @GrimReefer69 Thanks, Bunker :)

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Toninocommented7 years ago

@Bunker,I think you start whit a light feeding and be careful not to over water

Herbalizecommentedweek 37 years ago

Hello Bunker Could you put more photos because I do not see well on this one How big are your pots, and how do you water? Everyday ? Can be an overwatering, would say that it is green but yellowed a little What kind of potting soil do you use? Your humidity is too low, at this stage it should be 60/70% I see you have 19 hours of light, you could go to 18h is what everyone advises Try to give us more info and pictures and I would try to help with pleasure 👊

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Bunkercommented7 years ago

@Herbalize, thank you again. I've calculated that my plant pot volume is 2 litres, so 20% of this is 400 ml watering every time the water feels dry. I'll attempt to use the finger dry approach, and weigh it when dry too so I know what to look out for. Thanks again, Bunker :)

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Herbalizecommented7 years ago

@Bunker, try to follow these basic rules and the growth will explode but think to let dry the soil between each watering its important 😘

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Herbalizecommented7 years ago

@Bunker, Ok so you overwatering, it is recommended to put a large amount of water (about 20%, for example the size of the pot is 7 liters so 1.4litre watering) but to let dry the soil ( between 2/5 days it depends) , otherwise the roots will rot to know if you can water there are 2 methods: 1: finger in the soil until the 2nd phalanx if it's dry you can water 2: or weigh the pot dry, water and weigh full of water, when it becomes light again you can water Then your soil "feeds plants for up to 4 weeks" so you should not add nutrients before long especially if you repot them For humidity it's a bit low for the growth phase but better than 45% ((55/70 its ok no prob) for flowering 45 60 % its ok 👍 and last week 30 45 %

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JuanJardinerocommentedweek 87 years ago

Hello Bunker, what is the color of the stems of the Dinamed seedlings if you can remember? I suspect my seed company has mixed up my order. I am trying to identify what i am growing 😬 Appreciate your help. Mine was purplish, turning red. Looks like you are nailing it the first time round, i wish it was the case for me as well...

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JuanJardinerocommented7 years ago

@Bunker, thanks for your help mate, appreciate it

Bunkercommented7 years ago

@JuanJardinero, just checked my photos from this log (have a look above by clicking to my earliest photos). Looks as though very early on (1-2 weeks), they were pale light green / white. And turned a red / purple-ish quite early on between 2-4 weeks. Hope this helps a little. Bunker :)

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Bunkercommented7 years ago

@JuanJardinero, hey. I have some photos of what mine looked like from the beginning. I'll attach them to this message. It took a while for mine to take off. How many weeks in are you? Do you have any photos so I can compare? It's definitely worth asking your seed company what they've sent. I personally grow mine for medicinal purposes soley to assist with my epilepsy so I guess anything different to Dinafed wouldn't be useful for me personally. Good luck and send over any useful photos you have :) Thanks, Bunker :)

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Toninocommentedweek 47 years ago

Nice work on the plan regarding soil you have so many options I personally like to work with Coco it’s a soulless soil which allows for a very good draining and makes it really easy to control your feelings if you want more information just let me know

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Bunkercommented7 years ago

@Tonino, thanks . I'm doing that this am...nice and gentle :)

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Toninocommented7 years ago

@Bunker,Just be really Gentle When you transplant And you should be fine

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Bunkercommented7 years ago

@Tonino, thanks for advice. I think I'll order some as a trial run :) Is it relatively easy to transfer from one soil to another? I.e. do I have to do it in a specific way to avoid breaking the roots etc?

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