Good luck with this grow! I've been wanting to try this strain for a while.. heard a lot of good things.
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Grape Ape: DWC Small Batch
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šš¦ D71 - Start of Week 11
I think the beast has finally stopped stretching and has topped out at 35" - as tall as I want to see her in my current setup. Most of her canopy is about 12" away from the light but the tallest stem is a little closer. I've moved the light towards the other side of the tent and away from it a bit to compensate. No signs of heat stress or other ill effects I can see at this point. I did some significant defoliation a few days ago - removed some lower bud sites/branches and a few leaves to open things up the stacks to the light. She's been drinking and feeding really well - EC has been around 1.1 (600-700PPMs) and PH has been pretty stable - in the 6-6.3 range. Looking forward to seeing buds plumping and stacking over the next couple of weeks. Starting to take on a bit of a more fruity smell to go along with the skunk funk. All in all, very happy with how the Ape is coming along.
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motaman311commentedweek 14 years ago
Wicked_Stixcommentedweek 24 years ago
Hey man, it looks almost the same but I don't think I would try to split it because the leaf blades are not separate on yours. I would gently bend it over so that first node can get more light and those little branches will start growing up. Once you get some good leaves on those then you can see if you should top it or not
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Wicked_Stixcommented4 years ago
@stunflower, she looks great. I figured those branches would shoot up since the top kinda smothered itself out. I think this will actually improve your yield in the end. Just watch the branches and periodically tie the dominant one down to keep a nice even canopy. 2 to 3 weeks and you will be set up for a nice flower session if she continues to cooperate like she is now
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StunFlowercommented4 years ago
@Wicked_Stix, Looks like she's going to be fine. It's like she topped herself - she seems to be developing as expected now but with two main stems. Thanks again for your advice. š
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Wicked_Stixcommented4 years ago
@stunflower, No problem. Once you get it bent those little side branches will become dominant and grow up pretty quick
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EhlersChickcommentedweek 14 years ago
https://niagaraseedbank.com/ is the most affordable seed bank I've found that delivers seeds from top breeders in the OG packaging - highly recommend them (no affiliation). This is the first time I've seen their house brand be grown. I'll be watching with interest. Grow little monkey! š
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StunFlowercommented4 years ago
@EhlersChick, LOL! Great video. Twiggy hasn't really shown much interest in the fan leaves beyond giving them a sniff. Your kitty is a connoisseur!
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EhlersChickcommented4 years ago
@stunflower, Hey I see you have a little floor manager too! Does Twiggy like eating the fan leaves? Mine can't get enough - I have to keep him away from the grow area because the little bugger will chew the tips off all the lower leaves! Check him out: growdiaries.com/diaries/21261-shishkaberry-medical-clones š
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CannaScuzzyBcommented4 years ago
@EhlersChick, Ha! another fellow grower using local seeds :)
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MountainMattcommentedweek 144 years ago
She's gaining her colours!
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StunFlowercommented4 years ago
@MountainMatt, Yes! At long last. She's smelling quite delicious too!
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NuggetPawncommentedweek 174 years ago
I always have a lot of respect for a man who grows in buckets š really good diary and sugary buds you got there - looking forward to your next one šš
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NuggetPawncommented4 years ago
@stunflower, yes mate, Iām certain you will benefit from it for sure - will follow along š
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StunFlowercommented4 years ago
@NuggetPawn, Thanks, NP! Looking forward to taking you up on the no-defoliation challenge for my next run. The article you referenced in one of your diaries was very enlightening. I'll give science a shot š
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LuckyLukecommentedweek 94 years ago
Looking Good. Best of Luck with your grow! :)
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LuckyLukecommented4 years ago
@stunflower, Thank you!
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StunFlowercommented4 years ago
@LuckyLuke, Thanks! All the best with yours.
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MrGreenFingerscommentedweek 94 years ago
Looking good bud, did you mainline?
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MrGreenFingerscommented4 years ago
@stunflower, haha, sometimes the freaks are the best!
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StunFlowercommented4 years ago
@MrGreenFingers, No. The plant stopped growing at the top after the 3rd set of leaves formed (week 2) and the only new growth was one set of leaves above the first node. I pulled the plant over following the advice of @Wicked_Stix and those little side branches became dominant - she essentially topped herself. I topped each of the resulting 2 stems once (week4) and she's spawned the 11 tops you see now (I broke one š) I wish all my plants would start this way.
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motaman311commentedweek 174 years ago
Congrats on harvest. awesome grow!
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StunFlowercommented4 years ago
@@motaman311, Thanks buddy!
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Mongo28commentedweek 164 years ago
Looks amazing š I bet she smells even better than she looks
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StunFlowercommented4 years ago
@Mongo28, Thanks very much. Yes, she smells delicious. Can't wait to sample her. šØ
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Bongkhancommentedweek 164 years ago
she a beauty...bite her for me ...!!! hehe
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StunFlowercommented4 years ago
@Bongkhan, LOL! Will do. Thanks.
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CannaScuzzyBcommentedweek 94 years ago
Holy root growth š² solid plant growth buddy! š
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StunFlowercommented4 years ago
@CannaScuzzyB, Thanks. Ya, she's exploded over the past week. Hoping for some fat stacks š¤
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Pot_Portraitscommentedweek 64 years ago
Looks very solid, can't wait to see that thing flower š
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StunFlowercommented4 years ago
@Pot_Portraits, Me too!
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Wicked_Stixcommentedweek 64 years ago
Those roots are perfect!
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StunFlowercommented4 years ago
@Wicked_Stix, Thanks. Now I just need to get the other end of the plant looking as good. š
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Puffer_Billcommentedweek 54 years ago
Very nice plant. š
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StunFlowercommented4 years ago
@Puffer_Bill, š Thanks. I'm very happy with how she's come along.
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MountainMattcommentedweek 34 years ago
Looks like she's sorted herself out!
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StunFlowercommented4 years ago
@MountainMatt, Ya, she sure has. I'm excited to see what becomes of her now.
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CannaScuzzyBcommentedweek 124 years ago
looking good "buddy" ;) šš
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TheUk420Showcommentedweek 84 years ago
Looks Like the Plant inspector Approves :) So do I can't wait to see her bounty :P
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MountainMattcommentedweek 44 years ago
I've found this strain doesn't need as much food as the manufacturers recommend. Half dose seems like too much for my ape as well..
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MountainMattcommentedweek 174 years ago
Beast roots! Good looking nugs on there. Have you sampled the goods yet?
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StunFlowercommented4 years ago
@MountainMatt, Timely question. I just checked on her drying and cut a bud to sample. Given she's had no cure at all, I was quite surprised how tasty she was - you can certainly taste the fruity, grape flavour come through in the vaporizer. She also packs more of a wallop than I was expecting - nice, heavy indica stone. Just the way I like it. š
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ATOWNcommentedweek 14 years ago
Is this your first time using hydroponic?
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