This has been a pretty great week so far. The buds have been building up steadily over the 4 weeks and are already getting heavy enough to need some extra support. I used a few tomato stakes and some wooden stakes then tied some string between them all just to keep those uppermost branches from trying to droop down with their growing weight. I think with the tallest branches being super cropped they'll continually need support we've done and then some.
With all the recently discoloring leaves i decided I better double check the accuracy of the ph pen, so i mixed a 6.8 solution and realized that pen was off by an entire point. Once i saw that i did an entire recalibration and it seems to be working correctly now. I tend to have not the best luck with ph testing, so for me, double checking with calibration powder is handy to keep around.
Happy growing everyone. βοΈ
@TheBudWhisperer, that's good. Nothing like a garden to keep ya busy.
I have one neighbor who's F-ed up the sun on one side of the property. Boooo ππ
You guys stay healthy and sane too.ππ
@Experimentgreen, thatβs awesome! Good for you. If we had some better full sun areas weβd be doing full on beds but we do some pot grown veg. Every year - just gonna be a little bigger this year me thinksπ. You and yours Stay safe and stay healthy.
@Experimentgreen, hmm good question. I'd try a bit of an experiment and try 1 in each, nutrient rich and 1 in not so hot soil. See if that makes a difference?
Did you end up having any luck with these clones with the other supplies? I'm just curious now π I had an accidental experiment myself....that got me pretty interested in cloning so I had to ask.
@Experimentgreen, aww man! I wonder why. Don't feel bad thought. My clone was from an accidental beheading of an autoflowering AK so it's pretty short but flowering π I said oh well it works.
@GrowGirl419, ugh! Its been a nightmare! This friggin plant refuses to be cloned! The only 1 that somewhat made it what so hideous i chucked her out.π
Now I just started 4 more with only clone powder, and another 2 just in water in the window. We'll see if anything happens.
I've had a recent similar experience with twisted leaves. Twisting is typically associated with pH being out of range at the roots or potentially a genetic trait.
@Experimentgreen, I would love to find a solution to this ... may never get there :) .. by the way, I'm currently learning about VPD and what it means to cannabis - humidity seems to be critical when temps are high (>23*C) ... the curling up of your leaves may well be due to the very low RH levels. I keep trays of water in my tent with a fan blowing on it for evaporation (went from 40 -> 65%), never had success with a humidifier since I don't have RO or distilled water to use in it. And yes, low light always causes some irritation. If only we were looked after so well as these plants :) good luck.
@HazeyBobby, i picked up some more calibration powder and then pen seems "accurate " but I can't help but feel it's still off... I probably need to upgrade to a better one, just for peace of mind.
I think the plant might also be a little irritated by the low light levels too, but I need to wait for some space to free up in my tent.
@TheBudWhisperer, she's a survivor! π But of coarse the 1 cling on cotyledon still has shell residue...i had to pry it off since ive seen the damage that can happen by leaving it on.
@Exotic_Seed, oh it was wicked amazing! Everyone loved it. I'm going to fire up another here very soon....possibly with a Herz alongside it.
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@Mr_Motalovah, thanks friend. It's definitely been one of the better press-able plants, I've had a few that you couldn't squeeze a drop out of an ounce! Lol
@Lillau, Thank you, thank you. π
I was very lucky with this plant. She really reminds you how beautiful and special this plant can be. So unique...each one.
Yep Ur right - thatβs a cal mag deficiency showing on those leaves with the rusty spots. Calcium to be specific for sure. I wouldnβt try to correct this though - your so far along in flower that I wouldnβt expect any major issues to result from it with the time left. I assume sheβs only got a couple more weeks. Buds look gorgeous EGπ. Best of luck to the finishππ€π
@TheBudWhisperer,
Thanks Bud,
I've had a few wild colored leaves popping up recently, but i did find out my ph pen was off by a whole point. I think I got it all fixed up now though so hopefully these are just some leaves that got the shock last and everything will clear up now.
The ph in my areas tap water tends to fluctuate through the year. In January it was coming in around 7.6-8 but now it's dropped down to like 6.8 so I was watering it with wicked low #s without realizing it.
I'm excited for this one to finish...definitely a strain I'd recommend trying if you got the chance. It's been a crazy strong and resilient plant.
Thanks for all the kind words. π
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Hey friends,
Thank you so much for all you kindness and generosity. It's been an amazing grow so far and I'm sure it will end beautifully.
@Treighfunky, lol it's so true. The thought of lifting those 7-10 gallon pots just pisses me right off. I just need to remember to power off the purple lights and turn on something white/yellow for the photos.
This plant definitely exceeded my expectations though...so if you get the chance, grow the blue monkey.
Hey dude, I duno how to reply to questions...?! But thanks for your input, I actually knocked the lights off for about a full day by accident - and I had forgotten.
That really could be it, thanks!!
This is a nice Bush!
@Yucreepin, awe man! I've been there lol. I bumped my timer once without knowing and 3 pins got partially pushed down...enough to turn the lights on for an hour and half right in the middle of the dark cycle!π€― That was a dark day π
I hope your stuff gets sorted out. βοΈ
She lives. Looking nice and healthy. Sending positive vibes on a successful harvest. Them damn neighbors love eating up all of the sun! I agree, Booo.
Hope your "grandpa garden" turns out perfect. π±π₯¦π½π ππππ
@Huggomadd, thanks friend. It's always good to keep our mom and pops happy..especially when they get older. So a wicked huge veg garden...with an equally huge ganja garden.π
@Exotic_Seed, π she survived the fall.... so she'll be given an honorary spot in the garden this summer. Any idea if this strain gets any good colors with the cold outdoor temps?