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Blue Monkey

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FL/40W
Custom
LED/600W
2 x 300
Indoor
Room Type
Topping
weeks 5
LST
weeks 4-14, 16
Defoliation
weeks 5, 7-9, 11, 15, 19, 22
HST
weeks 9-10, 15
Soil
Grow medium
Strain
00seeds2 - 00 KUSH
Blue Monkey
Exotic Seed
Growing it
Easy
Resistance
Strong
Blue Monkey is a perfect indica dominant strain, if you're looking for a high energy, focused high this probably wouldn't be the one. However if you want a deep body high, escape from pain or lack of sleep, or even just a very relaxed evening at home, She's the one. The structure of the plant was a little surprising because not only did she have dense solid buds from top to bottom, her uppermost buds were still large enough to resemble main colas, which in the description by Exotic Seeds said that won't usually happen...typically just full branches of medium dense, solid nugs. That was a pleasant surprise to be able to have gotten both. With the early supercropping on this plant I had to provide decent support to protect branches snapping from weight. I think if I'd have let her grow a bit more naturally she might not have needed as many supports...but that's something to test out on one of the clones from this plant.
The Outcome
Week 22
Harvest
What's on the scales?
142
gram
ounce
Bud dry weight
What's on the scales?
296
gram
ounce
Bud wet weight
Harvested
1
Number of plants harvested
Grow Room
39.37
mΒ²
ftΒ²
Grow Room size
0.24
g / watt
3.61
g / mΒ²
142
g / plant
0.03
plant / mΒ²
15.24
watt / mΒ²
Tastes like
Flowery
Fruity
Herbs
Feels like
25% Sativa 75% Indica

Positive effects

Happy
Relaxed
Sleepy

Negative effects

Dry eyes
Nutrients
I love Fox Farm, they're my go to nutrients that are easy and quickly accessible from local grow stores.
Green Buzz is Amazing! Not only do they have extremely pleasant, kind and generous people running their company, but their nutrients work great and being dominantly organic and veganic it keeps my conscience satisfied and my garden happy.
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Experimentgreen Experimentgreen
3 years ago
What an incredible grow this has been! It's definitely up there with my best and favorite indoor grows I've done on Grow Diaries so far. It had a strong, resilient and beautiful growth from the first week when it fell all the way to harvest. Definitely an easy plant to grow that had an amazing pay off in the end. I think it's safe to say that anyone could grow this strain with mid level supplies and minimal experience and get good results. If I ran more powerful lights and kept a more comfortable environment (humidity etc) I don't see why my yields couldn't get even better with each grow. Even at the 4 ounces of good smokeable buds and 1 and 1/2 of trim and larf I was very satisfied . After drying and curing the plant had a strong smell with hints of flowers and sweet fruit. The taste was subtle fruity and sweet too. Where the Blue Monkey really shines is with making concentrates. I was able to do a few different projects with it. First I did some rosin pressing where the return rate was just barely under a 20%, which is very good. A 4 gram squish giving .8 gram back, that's the best return I've gotten off just bud, no kief or hash pressing. Then I decided to make some rick simpson oil. Ground buds and trim, decarb it, put it into the jars with high proof alcohol 150+, let it sit and shake overnight and then strain into a dark tincture, then use double boiler with no open flames to evaporate all of the alcohol out, and suck up into some syringes. I got 12 ml total...which is equal to 12 grams of RSO. It was awesome, you can smoke it, use it for edibles, a good diverse concentrate. * Don't forget to make your mom a care package, she'll be happy.πŸ’š All in all this was the most productive, and educational grow I've had all year. Not to mention the plant and buds were just gorgeous! Thank you @exoticseed this was an amazing seed you created.
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Treighfunky
Treighfunkyweek 22
DAMN!!!!! That shit looks outrageous. Really nice work on this grow.
HazeyBobby
HazeyBobbyweek 15
Nice messing around photo πŸ‘ and good to see it's pushing those pistils out and stretching 🀞
GrowGirl419
GrowGirl419
@HazeyBobby, Right? That's a beautiful picture!
Puffer_Bill
Puffer_Billweek 6
Nice LST work on a healthy looking plant. Glad its making a recovery. πŸ™πŸ’š And great photos. πŸ’―
TheBudWhisperer
TheBudWhispererweek 4
Top er! Top er! Lol
Huggomadd
Huggomadd
@Experimentgreen, Oldschoolers always had it right. May their wisdom live on.
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreen
@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 πŸ‘ŽπŸ‘Ž You guys stay healthy and sane too.πŸ’šπŸ’š
TheBudWhisperer
TheBudWhisperer
@Experimentgreen, that’s awesome! Good for you. If we had some better full sun areas we’d be doing full on beds but we do some pot grown veg. Every year - just gonna be a little bigger this year me thinksπŸ‘. You and yours Stay safe and stay healthy.
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GrowGirl419
GrowGirl419week 12
See? Looking goooood to me 😁
GrowGirl419
GrowGirl419
@Experimentgreen, I haven't. This is my very first ever grow. Someday I will branch out a bit and test the waters of other mediums.
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreen
@GrowGirl419, good idea. Have you ever tried to grow in just perilite or something like that with no nutrient value?
GrowGirl419
GrowGirl419
@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?
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HazeyBobby
HazeyBobbyweek 12
Getting bushier and bushier πŸ‘Œ you've trained it very well into a nice shape - should be massive once flowering is under way πŸ‘
HazeyBobby
HazeyBobby
@Experimentgreen, enjoy the harvesting work. I look forward to catching up on the photos ... πŸ‘
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreen
@HazeyBobby, she's getting the cut tonight! 🀩 Buds so rock solid...I'm curious how much weight she'll lose when dried. Sometimes buds seem more dense when they're on the living plant.
HazeyBobby
HazeyBobby
@Experimentgreen, great to hear! you'll be harvesting soon then ... I'm warming up my scissors as we speak :) good times
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GrowGirl419
GrowGirl419week 11
Did you end up having any luck with these clones with the other supplies? I'm just curious now πŸ˜‚ I had an accidental experiment myself....that got me pretty interested in cloning so I had to ask.
GrowGirl419
GrowGirl419
@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 πŸ˜‚ I said oh well it works.
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreen
@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.πŸ˜‚ 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.
HazeyBobby
HazeyBobbyweek 6
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.
HazeyBobby
HazeyBobby
@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.
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreen
@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
TheBudWhispererweek 1
β€œAttack of the cling-oneβ€πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ - f$&king priceless!! Lol. Hope she makes it🀞(And super awesome photos)
TheBudWhisperer
TheBudWhisperer
@Experimentgreen, πŸ‘ yep, seen that a few times too. good call for sure.
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreen
@TheBudWhisperer, she's a survivor! πŸ‘ 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
Exotic_Seedweek 22
Hope you liked the harvest my man!
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreen
@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. πŸ’šβœŒοΈ
Mr_Motalovah
Mr_Motalovahweek 22
Happy harvest!! Looks the a good one! Man, that press video.. those bubbles, I'm drooling over here.. Nice turn out from 4g
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreen
@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
Treighfunky
Treighfunkyweek 22
Congratulations my friend!! Really beautiful grow top down. Great updates and gorgeous buds.
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreen
@Treighfunky, thanks friend. The rosin pressing on this one was wicked!
Lillau
Lillauweek 22
Magnifique bueno πŸŒ±πŸ”πŸ‘πŸ˜‰πŸ‘
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreen
@Lillau, Thank you, thank you. 😘 I was very lucky with this plant. She really reminds you how beautiful and special this plant can be. So unique...each one.
TheBudWhisperer
TheBudWhispererweek 20
Yep Ur right - that’s a cal mag deficiency showing on those leaves with the rusty spots. Calcium to be specific for sure. I wouldn’t try to correct this though - your so far along in flower that I wouldn’t expect any major issues to result from it with the time left. I assume she’s only got a couple more weeks. Buds look gorgeous EGπŸ‘. Best of luck to the finishπŸ‘ŒπŸ€žπŸ˜Ž
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreen
@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. πŸ’š
GreenBuzzNutrients
GreenBuzzNutrientsweek 19
Hi, buddy, Thank you for sharing a new diary with our 100% organic, mostly vegan product line. Sorry for the late entry, we are unfortunately fully occupied with the bottling process and the supply due to the extreme delivery delays of the bottle manufacturer, which have been going on since March this year. We wish you maximum success with our products and are looking forward to the final result with your Blue Monkey Grow. If you have any questions, please contact us via the chat.
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreen
@GreenBuzzNutrients, 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
Treighfunkyweek 19
I know that feeling of dread when I look at taking plants out for the pic 😞 She still sparkles with all of those diamonds. Good luck this week.
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreen
@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.
Yucreepin
Yucreepinweek 13
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!
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreen
@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!🀯 That was a dark day 😭 I hope your stuff gets sorted out. ✌️
HazeyBobby
HazeyBobbyweek 11
nice cloning lesson πŸ‘Œ
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreen
@HazeyBobby, If ya don't know...now ya know.🎢🎡 😁
Huggomadd
Huggomaddweek 7
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. 🌱πŸ₯¦πŸŒ½πŸ…πŸ“πŸ‰πŸ‘πŸ’š
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreen
@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.πŸ˜‚
Exotic_Seed
Exotic_Seedweek 1
:) thanks for growing our Genetics
Experimentgreen
Experimentgreen
@Exotic_Seed, πŸ’š 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?