End of week update. I flushed all of them this week and plan to go just pure water from here on out. I actually think they're responding really well to the flush as I've seen a lot of bud growth and development. I'll watch for deficiencies and potentially just add more Grow Big for a healthy soil boost. I also think I'll be shifting to FF OF soil for my next grow to see if it make a difference.
I ended up cutting down my one Jack Herer showed itself as a hermie a couple of weeks ago. The grow was weak and the number of pollen sacs kept increasing to the point where I couldn't keep up with it.
The Jack that turned into a hermie this week has a ton of growth already, so I'm going to keep it until harvest. It would be too big of a shame to toss two big ladies into the trash.
The OG kush are coming along great! I think I could chop one of them whenever. The top of the main cola has quite a bit of amber, but I'm waiting for the lower portions of the main cola to develop a bit (no amber toward the bottom). The 2nd OG kush has a huge main cola - I'm excited for that one to keep coming along.
The Bubble Gum are looking and smelling great as well. I'm hoping they speed up a bit so I can harvest soon and this doesn't drag into a 17 week auto like I've seen in some of these posts.
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Mid-week update - will add photos and update this post this weekend.
As these get closer to harvest, I flushed all 6 with a significant amount of water.
One of my OG Kush is at the right trichome color to harvest and I'm planning to harvest this weekend. I flushed this one an extra time. I'm waiting because there are some less mature buds and I'd prefer to harvest at the same time. I'm also aware that this is my first grow and I'm probably over-eager, as opposed to late.
For the Jack Herer - it's got some significant purpling going on. Even though I flushed and was planning on going pure water from here on out, I decided to add a feeding of Tiger Bloom just to this one plant to give it some phosphorous.
Otherwise, things are the same. Buds are getting thicker; the Bubble Gum and OG Kush are looking great. The Jack Hermie is a big pain in the ass but looks like it has enough bud to keep limping it along. I'll pull the balls again this afternoon.
I lost my labels early in the grow. 6 plants, 2 of each. I've paired them and know which two are the OG Kush. I think I've labeled the Jack and Bubble Gum correctly but could have them swapped. Anyone with an expert eye able to confirm based on these photos?
Sadly it will be almost impossible to tell with total accuracy. But from the bud structure that i'm seeing from pics online and from your photo's it looks like you got them marked right.. Bubblegum has that more bulb like bud structure.. Hope this helps friend! Happy growing! 👊
My OG Kush are ready! Trichomes are all cloudy with a good little of amber. Pistils are >70% brown and she looks nice. I watered this morning and the pot is still feeling heavy. Should I chop tomorrow morning or give it an extra dry out day? Does it matter? Anything else?
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Since you've been feeding lightly the need to heavily flush goes down in my opinion. You already have a nice fade going on so I'd say if you haven't flushed, give them one or two good drenchings at least, and then chop them down. So if you only did the 1 gallon water today, go out there and dump another 2 in the pot...then wait 2 days and chop.
Happy harvesting.
i flushed and then added some Tiger Bloom to make up for a phosphorous deficiency. did i push another one into hermie status? i just tossed a hermie that was too tough to keep up with and had low growth. i'm hoping not to lose this one! what do you think - hermie or no?
Hello
I know hermies are a nightmare...but sometimes they're not as bad as you expect. I wouldn't throw this one out...it's got some beautiful buds growing and you will get some nice flower out of it...maybe a couple seeds too but eh that's ok. If you have other plants just move this one to the other side of the yard.👍
We're getting 14-15 hours of strong sunshine a day. Now that I'm late flower, should I move my autos into a spot that will get shade for half of the day? Seems like they may not need to be pounded by this much light/heat at this point and could use more down time.
Bud rot or normal purpling underneath? First grow and harvest and found some purple when cutting off the fan leaves before hanging to dry (going to dry trim). Anything I should be looking for in particular. I don't see any other signs of mold.
These lower branches are filling out with a ton of foliage but nothing exciting on my Jack hermie. Is it a waste of energy for the plant? Should I trim them? Cut these branches off? Let nature do its thing?
If it got pollinated by it's self.. the buds will stop growing. If the trichomes are showing the color's you want i'd just lop that hermie and call it done.. Hope this helps friend.. Happy growing! 👊
I'm early in the harvest window based on the trichomes (looks great!). There's a decent number of bananas coming through the buds. Are bananas at this stage THAT big of a deal? Let it mature more or chop it ASAP? Interested in your experiences with these. Thanks!
Depends how close you have other plants & if you want them seeded or not, I just had the same problem in my first run and I didn’t realize until almost harvest but the bud still smells & smokes amazing just a few seeds! I would just let her finish! Hope this helps friend & happy growing!✌️🏼🌱
Personally I wouldn't opt black bags outside, they heat up in the sun.
BTW, I hear it's best to roll the jiffy pods after hydrating to dry them out a bit, I'm still debating if I want to use them.
@Naturalist, definitely a great call. I'll see if they are different than the one light bag. Wish I had thought about that ahead of time. Appreciate that callout.
Man beautiful grow! I'm on my very first attempt at growing anything ever! Really could use any tips you might have! It's a Notorious T.H.C. From Humboldt Seed Company! Cheers and Happy Growing!!