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Knert Knert
4 years ago
Week 11 has passed. Weather has been amazing as predicted, with temperatures reaching 30°C on some days, but pas 3 days have been milder, around 20-22°C. Flowers still seem to slightly increase in size, and the smell is great. Almost no glassy trichromes anymore: vast majority is (slightly) milky I'd say, and around 10-15% is getting amber. One of these days, I'll put her in a dark place for 48 hours to give the THC level a last good push before harvesting. D77: there she goes, final 48 hours have started! I'm putting her in a closet during the day so she stays at a dark spot for twose last two days. After that it's harvesting time! D79: Harvested tonight! No molds or anything, only a small caterpillar that had found his shelter in the flowers. Cut it out, impact on the flowers was negligible. D4 of drying: Plant is drying out slowly, humidity levels have been around 70-80% as weather has been quite bad the past few days. Also, all branches are all still attached to the main stem, which slows down the drying process. To mitigate the humidity, I put a fan to keep air circulating, which is successful up until now. Drying will probably still take a bit longer. Smell has definitely decreased while drying, so after that I'm planning on curing it a few weeks. Buds are not the densest, but definitely not bad either! I'm really happy with the results given that she was grown outdoors and using only granular organic nutrients. D7 of drying: decided to cut the nugs from the branches. Definitely still not sufficiently dry, but we're getting there. Large branches were still a little bendy but quite stiff already. Smaller bud branches we're almost snappable. Storing them in a room with 60% humidity now, where they can dry out some more. They're currently weighing 80g, don't know how much will still evaporate and how much of the weight the branches account for. Anyone has an idea on what I might expect? I'll be really glad if it's anything around 30 to 35g!
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Grow Questions
Knert
Knertstarted grow question 5 years ago
I'm considering topping my northern lights auto one of the following days, as it's starting to grow towards its 4th node. Most diaries I've seen for this strain take 12+ weeks, so that seems like it should have some time to recover from that. Anyone has any experience w auto top?
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TheCode
TheCodeanswered grow question 5 years ago
Yes, you can top auto-flowering plants that are growing fast and healthy as long as they haven’t started making buds yet. I top auto-flowering plants around week 3. If it hasn’t grown at least 4-5 nodes (pairs of “real” leaves) by the end of week 3, it may not be growing fast enough to handle topping without getting stunted. When it comes to growing auto-flowering cannabis strains, there is a lot of controversy about whether they are compatible with the cannabis training technique known as topping (cutting off the tip of the plant while its young). Some growers say you should never top an auto-flowering plant, while others claim they can top their autos without a problem. How can there be such a big difference in results between different growers? Well, here’s the thing about topping autos…. Auto-flowering cannabis plants are on a tight schedule! Most auto-flowering strains start flowering at 3-4 weeks, and have pretty much stop growing vegetatively by the time they’re 6-7 weeks old. It’s difficult or impossible to change the strain’s individual time schedule. It still takes a few more weeks until buds are ready for harvest, but in that time an auto-flowering plant generally won’t be growing new leaves and stems. An auto-flowering plant is “full size” at just 6-7 weeks from seed! Topping auto-flowering cannabis strains is often not recommended because they’re on a tight schedule and may not recover in time, but it can be done if your plant is growing fast enough during the first few weeks of growth. Auto-flowering marijuana strains have a short timeline, which is why it's usually recommended not to top them. And on top of all that, you don’t need to top your plants to get multiple tops. Autos can grow with just LST/bending and they all will have multiple tops. All that being said, sometimes topping an auto does go well. If you have a really healthy, fast-growing plant, topping it may not stunt it at all. In some situations, topping may produce a better structure and increase yields! So it’s not a matter of whether you should or shouldn’t top autos, as much as a matter of evaluating your situation and deciding if the reward is worth the risk for you!
Knert
Knertstarted grow question 5 years ago
Should I repot to a pot of 15-20l? I'm kinda regretting I planted it in a pot with +-4l of soil. I want to plant her out in full ground around week 5 when the belgian weather starts getting milder, and I'm not sure if it's worth repotting now for another 2-3w, given the risk.
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CRiSPrGrow
CRiSPrGrowanswered grow question 5 years ago
as long as you have mostly leaves with three points means the plant is young enough to be repotted , it will get a bit of shock so make sure you dont flood or flush the plant with water and avoid anything else that can cause stress. Do it soon and you wont really have any adverse effects. Hope this helps ! 🚀
Knert
Knertstarted grow question 5 years ago
How much granular fertilizer should I give my north lights auto? I have a "general purpose" fertilizer (grains) which has an NPK of 6-3-3 and potassium grains with 2-0-20. I find it difficult to dose as it releases its nutrients over a period of 3 months... Gave 25g of 633 in w 3
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MadeInGermany
MadeInGermanyanswered grow question 5 years ago
Hey buddy :-) If you are not sure about food, then take a look at what the manufacturer is writing and start with half h
Knert
Knertstarted grow question 5 years ago
My autoflower just started week 5 and she's looking really healthy. I was wondering if it would be beneficial to plant it out into full ground by the end of this week. Weather is supposed to be 20+ °C by then. Would the benefits of full ground outweigh the cost of "repotting" ?
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Experimentgreen
Experimentgreenanswered grow question 5 years ago
Hey, So personally I think since you're already starting flowering that you're in a very crucial time....so i wouldn't repot. A 4 gallon isn't bad. If you had repotted a week or so ago there might have been time to recover. I'd just do a nice lollipop and let it get full sun.. *possibly start a new seed germinating now and as soon as it fills a solo cup(or starter pot) pop it straight in the ground. Happy flowering. ✌️
Knert
Knertstarted grow question 5 years ago
She's at day 34 now, and I'm wateriring her tomorrow. I have phosporous grains (6-16-0) and potassium grains (2-0-20). She's been in proflowering for about a week and I'm wondering what fertilisers I should add tomorrow. Just P or should I add some K as well? See details in diary
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labifle
labifleanswered grow question 5 years ago
Salut le jardinier ! Utilise plutôt quelque chose chargé en azote si t'es en pré flo. Une fois en flo melange tes 2 engrais 50/50 pour avoir un mix parfait de floraison tu aura un npk de 8-16-20 grâce à ce mélange. Si tes granules sont à diffusion lente met les maintenant pour une meilleur action. Bonne chance bella ciao
Knert
Knertstarted grow question 5 years ago
My NL auto is at D40 and is growing well. She's developing a good lot of cola's with nice bud sites. Up untill now I've been able to tuck the leaves away, but it's getting more difficult to keep all bud sites cleared as she keeps growing. Should I tactically defoliate?
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MadeInGermany
MadeInGermanyanswered grow question 5 years ago
Hi buddy she looks great 😎👌. I would not cut away anything that looks healthy :-) every leaf that you remove now only interferes with photosynthesis. There are exceptions to extreme bushes, but I would definitely not lose any weight on your plants. Carry on as before and it will be very nice 👏🏻👍
Knert
Knertstarted grow question 5 years ago
She's at day 50 now and her pistils are already getting quite orangey/brown (see diary), which seems rather early to me, also compared to other diaries of her strain. How long (more or less ofcourse) would you reckon she still has before she should be harvested?
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Fruitgrower
Fruitgroweranswered grow question 5 years ago
She's still a long way away yet. I would advise removing some of the lower fan leaves especially in the center and the yellowing ones. Keep feeding her and maybe 4 weeks later?
Knert
Knertstarted grow question 5 years ago
Pistils are mainly brown, but judging from my photo's I'd say the trichromes are still transparent to maybe slightly milky? The pictures from my phone aren't perfectly sharp though, and it's my first growth as well, so I'm not really sure. Could anyone with a trained eye tell?
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Mr_Motalovah
Mr_Motalovahanswered grow question 5 years ago
Its hard to tell without a clear close up picture but they look slightly milky. When trichomes are entering the "harvest window" they look like plastic, clear trichomes look more like glass. So based on what I see id say your entering that harvest period. If they're entering that window you could be harvesting in a week or two. Don't forget to flush roots! 😉 You could get a cheap Jeweler’s loupes on amazon and that would help you out. https://www.growweedeasy.com/harvest#trichome-method If you haven't already, I recommend this harvest tutorial. Its a bit of a read but its worth it. Skip to the jeweler’s loupe method to see a good example of trichomes ready for harvest also when to harvest for what effects you want. Good luck grower! 👊
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MadeInGermany
MadeInGermanycommentedweek 25 years ago
Have a nice Start 😎 And keep it up 🌱👍
MadeInGermany
MadeInGermanycommented5 years ago
@Knert, Hey :-) If you are not sure about the food, I would start with half :-). Always a little less than too much 👍
Knert
Knertcommented5 years ago
@MadeInGermany, hey man! Thanks for the reply on my question! But it doesn't completely answer it. They advise 75g/10L pot in general for plants in pots and 100g/m² for "average nutrient needy" vegetables like carrots, spinach,... But the thing is: these are doses that are meant to last for 3 months and you're supposed to feed them at once. What I'm thinkng is: I gave her 25g at day 18 along with a good watering. Now I'm waiting for the pot to become dry again (probably around D25 or so) and with next watering I'll feed her some additional fertilizer. Only thing is I don't know how much to optimally give. Maybe another 25g to be safe? Or should I add another 50g to get to the recommended amount for a 10L pot (which I guess is still alright since she's in a 15L pot)? Or should I feed even more and just flush her when I switch to flowering nutrients?
Hoesay
Hoesaycommentedweek 114 years ago
This is looking brilliant.
Knert
Knertcommented4 years ago
@Hoesay, thanks! Really happy with how she ended up! Weather has been great and I was lucky not to run into any problems. Really curious for the first try! Too bad you had some issues with yours, but it seems she's persistent!
AlbertEinstein
AlbertEinsteincommentedweek 75 years ago
I, Einstein, approve this grow! May relativity guide you and always remember...#Black Lives Matter too. #We have already done 400 years of slavery....#What more do you want from us? #Fuck it!
Fort_Wendy
Fort_Wendycommentedweek 25 years ago
sick grow m8
CoastGrower
CoastGrowercommentedweek 55 years ago
Why are you going to transpant her into open soil? I would try and keep her stress free, you don’t want a slow growing week during flower. Adnd your plant isn’t flowering yet, it’s pre flower. Give it 7 more days and it will be in flower. Good luck with the transplant.
CoastGrower
CoastGrowercommented5 years ago
@Knert, she’s in a 15L pot, that’s big enough. I wouldn’t be scared to get root bound. And as long as she’s in a pot you can place her in the sun and when it’s bad weather you can put her behind your window.. I’m growing a plant in a 11L pot and it’s going great. 👍
Mosquito_Haarlem_Holland
Mosquito_Haarlem_Hollandcommented5 years ago
@Knert, Daarbij is het buiten ook nog te koud.
Knert
Knertcommented5 years ago
@CoastGrower, I thought that if I'd plant her in open soil she'd be able to expand her root system even more and that would give the flowering a boost. I spotted some root tips at the bottom of the pot and I thought it'd be a shame to stunt the growth by being root bound. But it's indeed quite a critical time for repotting and I'm maybe a bit to scared to do it. Don't want to mess up my first grow, definitely since she's looking really well right now
CRiSPrGrow
CRiSPrGrowcommentedweek 35 years ago
hey there , hope i answered your question ! anything else you need just message me 🚀
CRiSPrGrow
CRiSPrGrowcommented5 years ago
@Knert, yeah man, i'll give you a follow, it's always more exciting on the first grows also with the diaries 🚀
Knert
Knertcommented5 years ago
@CRiSPrGrow, hey man, thanks for the advice. I did it this afternoon still. By the end of the day she looked quite vigorous again, let's hope she turns out well tomorrow! You can see an update in my comment of week 3. I'll another one tomorrow
Zsoller
Zsollercommentedweek 104 years ago
Wow nice grow mate!
Knert
Knertcommented4 years ago
@Zsoller, thanks! I'm really surprised about how well she is turning out! Conditions have been really good though, certainly compared to Belgian standards. It's been sunny 8 out of 10 weeks. Good luck with your NL!
NPKAllTheWay
NPKAllTheWaycommentedweek 45 years ago
Looking good, although in the pictures the leaves are allways drooping? When I had these droopy leaves I wasnt feeding enough. But im a newb so dont listen to me :D
Knert
Knertcommented5 years ago
@@@NPKAllTheWay, this is also my first grow and I was worried about that as well when I first noticed. Actually the leaves are not always drooping, only from the moment the sun sets. I did a little research on that and apparently it's quite normal. There's no real evidence as to why exactly they do it, but as long as it only happens when it gets dark, there's nothing to worry about! (http://nielseninnovation.com/growing-guides/cannabis-plants-drooping/)
ramon1
ramon1commentedweek 15 years ago
I have a curiosity, did you put it in the sun from day one for all day?
Knert
Knertcommented5 years ago
@ramon1, jep, it's been behind a corner window where it's fully exposed to the sun from sunrise to sunset from day one. And the first two weeks have been very sunny
DoDrugs420
DoDrugs420commentedweek 113 years ago
Love it love it love it Northern Light Automatic 4 life.
Knert
Knertcommentedweek 25 years ago
I'm considering topping my northern lights auto one of the following days, as it's starting to grow towards its 4th node. Most diaries I've seen for this strain take 12+ weeks, so that seems like it should have some time to recover from that. I'd combine it with continuing to feed it a vegetative growth boosting nutrients mix in week 5 & 6 instead of already switching to a blooming mix (as suggested here https://www.thcfarmer.com/threads/accurate-information-about-autoflowering-plants.60678/), trying to give it as long as possible to grow vertically. Or should I just let it do its own way and not intervene? Any thoughts? Also, the weather is going to be quite cloudy the next week, don't know how that is going to impact its recovery (since I don't have a light installation). Last sidenote, I'm planning to plant them in full ground outside somewhere around week 5.