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White Widow (Canuk Seeds) DWC

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White Widow
Canuk Seeds
Growing it
Normal
Resistance
Neutral
I bought these seeds on a 50% off sale due to 4/20. Well, only 50% of them have germinated so I have learned a harsh lesson there I guess! I had to try many different germination methods to verify this (paper towel, water soaking, directly in rockwool, directly in soil!). I had 2 very different phenotypes in the 2 plants I grew as well but I am not sure if that was due to plant 1 just growing like crazy and choking the light away from plant 2. Just tried popping 2 more seeds for my next grow and still 50% germination rate! Won't be going to them again.
The Outcome
Week 17
Harvest
What's on the scales?
207
gram
ounce
Bud dry weight
Harvested
2
Number of plants harvested
Grow Room
14.63
mΒ²
ftΒ²
Grow Room size
0.1
g / watt
14.15
g / mΒ²
103.5
g / plant
0.14
plant / mΒ²
136.71
watt / mΒ²
Tastes like
Citrus
Flowery
Sweet
Feels like
50% Sativa 50% Indica

Positive effects

Euphoric
Relaxed
Uplifted
Nutrients
There are a lot of conflicting views on how to properly give nutrients to plants in DWC. I liked this series of products because it provided the basics for everything I needed to take plants from beginning to end.
I kept my buckets at 72-75F and the addition of Great White seemingly kept my tanks clean and functional due to their beneficial function.
Lights
This light was easy to use, great light but very, very narrow light focus in the center even tho it's a long, thin shape. I upgraded to Mars Hydro TSL2000W after this but I am still going to use this for 1 plant. If you want to grow photoperiods, only grow one but could probably do fine on 2 autos that don't have to grow very big or develop a big footprint.
Tents
This tent was too short for photoperiod plants. It is great at blocking light and has a lot of very well placed access holes in the tent.
Commented by
Hoodoo Hoodoo
4 years ago
The grow was far from optimal. I don't want to write a massive speech about it here. I had a rocky start but once I learned how to use my nutrients and read the plants outputs properly, I became successful. The plants grew too close to the light because they spent too long in veg and I wasn't aggressive enough with LST. The supercropping saved this grow for sure. White Widow is a hungry plant and probably well suited to beginners who tend to over-feed. Going to grow again and cut veg to 5 weeks! See what we get when I can keep the buds under the lights properly. For this grow, I got about 122 grams of high quality buds that I would be happy to smoke. I also got about 84 grams of popcorn that might go into edibles or kept for a rainy day! Not as much as I was expecting but not bad for first time!
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Grow Questions
Hoodoo
Hoodoostarted grow question 4 years ago
Hi all, just wondering what everyone's personal preference is on this topic. I've tried directly into rockwool and went 6/8 and 2/4 with the duds never opening/showing tap root. Used minimal nutrient/pH'd water and treated rockwool properly.
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Setup. Seeds
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labifle
labifleanswered grow question 4 years ago
Salut le jardinier ! Nous on laissais les graines s'ouvrir dans un verre d'eau et après on les mettais dans les cubes de laine de roche comme ça on avais pas ce problèmes . en fait si on avais se problèmes mais pas dans les cubes , on l'avais avant de passer en cube parce que cube terre ou eau si ça veut pas germer tu peut rien faire , on fessaient souvent du 7/10. Bella ciao
Hoodoo
Hoodoostarted grow question 4 years ago
Hi all, I have 2 seedlings, started a couple days apart. Please comment your thoughts on whether they are ready to transition to clay pebbles. Hoping to do them both at the same time!
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Setup. Seedling
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Shagrath
Shagrathanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hi! Yes they most definitely are ready for your hydroton. Keep an eye on the humidity tho, cos seedlings love humidity!!
Hoodoo
Hoodoostarted grow question 4 years ago
My tent is 74-75 degrees but so is my water! I have a beneficial bacteria product with a surfactant that should inhibit algae/bad bacteria. I am running air from inside a small fridge but I think my tubes are too long. How do you cool your system? See my diary for pics.
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Setup. Other
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Shagrath
Shagrathanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hi! From what I understand that is quite optimal water temp when beneficial bacteria is present. My reservoir temps are maybe 21-23C and no problem at all!
Hoodoo
Hoodoostarted grow question 4 years ago
Hi everyone. My net pots are in 5 gallon buckets, sitting so the bottom 2-3" of clay pellets are submerged. The seeds were sprouted in rockwool. Is this the right water level? When do I start dropping it to promote root growth?
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Setup. Seedling
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ijustdontgiveaf
ijustdontgiveafanswered grow question 4 years ago
i can't see where the bottom of the netcup is in your pictures, however in my DWC setup, i keep the water at a point where they just do not touch the netcups (barely).. the airstone will create the bubbles that splash some water to the bottom of the netcup to ensure that the rockwool gets wetted, so the root will not dry out, but aren't overly wet (i.e by touching the water).. that's how i keep it from seed to finish (obviously after a short while the roots will dangle into the water, and will then start using up nutrient solution, but when i refill the reservoir, the maximum is just below the netcup)
Hoodoo
Hoodoostarted grow question 4 years ago
Will painting the tops of my net pots white or coating with aluminum tape reduce the temperature inside the buckets? Thanks!
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Setup. Other
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Jef79
Jef79answered grow question 4 years ago
Hello.. Hope you are well.. It mite in the first few wks as ur plants do not yet produce a canopy to shade ur resivour..pei always cover my tank with sumthin reflective like black out and also try to keep as much light off my res tank.. This will obviously help.. But by how much depends on ur individual rooms parameters.. Stay safe n gud luck.. πŸ‘πŸ€
Hoodoo
Hoodoostarted grow question 4 years ago
Hi all, my plant pictured here just went through its first root explosion and is now dipping into the water at multiple points. EC = 1.0 and ppm (0.5) = 490. Does this look like nutrient burn? Using Flora series with CaliMagic.
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Leaves. Other
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Jef79
Jef79answered grow question 4 years ago
Hello.. Hope you are well.. I just had a quick look at ur dairy n noticed ur pretty much spot on with everythin.. I know ur room temp n water is a wee bit high but dont worry too much, she is growing and coping ok so she's half way their!.. The damage on leaves are most likely to be from transplant.. I can only see damage on those central tips and 1's below so wudnt worry .. New growth looks great.. Stay safe n gud luck.. πŸ‘πŸ€
Hoodoo
Hoodoostarted grow question 4 years ago
I've attached the first few days of measurements since the roots hit the water. I take measurements every 24 hours and the backslash separates bucket 1/2. Does it looks like I need to top up already or should I wait for a more dramatic change? Thanks everyone!
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Feeding. Schedule
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DeadwebsiteBoringcommunity
DeadwebsiteBoringcommunityanswered grow question 4 years ago
"Optimal nutrient absorption varies for each major nutrient that cannabis plants require. The optimal pH for absorption is much more variable in hydroponics than it is in soil. If you allow for a range between 5.5 to 6.5 instead of always adjusting to the exact same number, you will allow for greater absorption across the board." "Make a mix in a separate container first then add that to your reservoir so that changes take place slowly. Remember that pH drift is not only normal, it’s desirable. Allow the pH in your reservoir to change gradually, but make sure you keep within the range of 5.5 to 6.5." Don't target 5.8... You'll have much more success if you let the ph swing.. "I am of the studied opinion, full pH swing grown cannabis is vastly superior in quality to steady pH (buffered) grown cannabis. In my experience the last decade, high transpiration, a full and healthy pH swing in the root zone and a balanced nutrient profile are integrated keys to growing low nutrient strength, superior quality cannabis. My goal is to share the insights I've gained, so your hydro experience is both simplified and extraordinary. I urge anyone interested in growing a higher quality of cannabis to read it completely."
Hoodoo
Hoodoostarted grow question 4 years ago
Hi all, I adjusted LST tension this morning and the entire growth tip snapped off. It was too small/fragile to tape so I put in rooting hormone solution and tried making a clone. What should I do with this plant now? Feeling discouraged.
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Techniques. LST
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MadeInGermany
MadeInGermanyanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hi mate :-) don't worry πŸ‘ cannabis grows like weed it comes back and it's beautiful πŸ˜πŸ‘ keep it up πŸ‘πŸ»
Hoodoo
Hoodoostarted grow question 4 years ago
Hi all. Just migrated plants to new tent/fan. I have much better environmental conditions. Now I have these leaf spots. I've included recent measurements. I was going light on the CaliMagic using 1/2 tsp per gallon. Is that my issue? Roots look good. Thanks everyone!
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Leaves. Color - Mottling
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MadeInGermany
MadeInGermanyanswered grow question 4 years ago
Your plant looks great :-) go down to 5.5 - 5.8 with the Ph at hydro ;-)
Hoodoo
Hoodoostarted grow question 4 years ago
I might have a springtail "infection". Can I get some additional eyes on these? Sorry, I don't have a microscope. Tiny, white jumping specks. My googling tells me that they are "springtails" and supposedly harmless or even beneficial. Thoughts?
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Other. Bugs
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bigbadbillybob
bigbadbillybobanswered grow question 4 years ago
they look like springtails, they are harmless, but id be changing it out anyway. They will possibly also be in amongst the roots so don't be too surprised if more appear.
Hoodoo
Hoodoostarted grow question 4 years ago
I'm in week 7. Should I start flushing now? The mature/fattest buds seem to be at about 50% converted to orange hairs which are just starting to curl in. Trichomes are milky but not turning brown/amber yet. Please take a look at the most recent pics to form an opinion!
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Buds. Other
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OimRausch
OimRauschanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hey Pal, a good Bloom Stage has minimum 8 weeks. So if you are not in a hurry, give her this 8 weeks,or until 20% of your Trichs turn amber. To me, it's the best smoke... You want more sedative? Then go for 50-60% amber Trichomes. For a day smoke and more of a head high than a stoned, then start to flush and harvest next week. Hope this helps a bit, good luck and happy trails for the rest of the way.! πŸ‘πŸ€˜ OimRausch
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DeadwebsiteBoringcommunity
DeadwebsiteBoringcommunityweek 3
I like that philizon light great choice. You're already thinking in the right direction and you're headed for a bountiful harvest. Cannabis loves light πŸ˜πŸ‘
DeadwebsiteBoringcommunity
DeadwebsiteBoringcommunity
@Hoodoo, It's just as good just not as energy efficient but still very efficient... You can grow Better then commercial Quality ;) the commercial growers have no love or care it's all mass produced poorly..
Hoodoo
Hoodoo
@DeadwebsiteBoringcommunity, I was just stoked that it was in my price range. I was going to really set myself back with a purchase of a Spider Farmer or Mars Hydro SP250 so this 'economy' model was perfect. The giant heat sink is awesome, the tent is warmer but the LEDs are perfectly fine! The dimmer is in a very accessible location as well compared to many other drivers I have seen. Very, very happy so far and I know I will be able to grow commercial quality nugs!!
Jef79
Jef79week 3
Wuhoo!!.. Hope u and ur girls enjoy ur new light.. Ive been looking at those for a few months so will b watching and hoping u get great results.. Stay safe n gud luck buddy.. πŸ‘πŸ€
CRiSPrGrow
CRiSPrGrowweek 3
hey there, hope i answered your question,anything else you need, just let me know ! πŸ‘Š
CanadianFillmore
CanadianFillmoreweek 16
Looking good! My advice, if you have 50% cloudy trichomes, you can harvest. πŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸŒ³πŸ”₯
CanadianFillmore
CanadianFillmore
@Hoodoo, translucent trichomes without a bulbous head are immature, if they have a mushroom head, like the cloudy trichomes, they have matured enough that you can harvest. This is based on reading one of Jorge Cervantes books.
Hoodoo
Hoodoo
@CanadianFillmore, why do you say that? I've never heard that before, the translucent ones are immature. I think I am at ~95% cloudy and I am starting to see some amber. I will be updating in a few days.
DeadwebsiteBoringcommunity
DeadwebsiteBoringcommunityweek 3
She looks pretty good like she is flipping around. You took off a bit too much for the topping. It's okay for your first hair cut but you should just cut the top growth node off not the whole top 😁 looks good thoughπŸ‘
DeadwebsiteBoringcommunity
DeadwebsiteBoringcommunity
@Hoodoo, Oh hell yea they will totally bounce back. Honestly if you feel like your doing it correctly and are following a guide that's a lot better information then I could provide as mine would just opinion based. It's a terrible thing sometimes that as a more experienced grower I look at what newer folks have done and I worry but truly I have been wrong and pleasantly surprised before. So easy to step back and be like this is something different then I what I do.. It's not wrong it's just Different good job sir and way to approach this intelligently.
Hoodoo
Hoodoo
@DeadwebsiteBoringcommunity,I was following Nebula's mainlining guide! If you have a different guide/technique then please let me know. I went from 5 nodes down to 3rd node. The smaller seedling was like.. 90% finished making its 5th node, that's why the growth tips I left are a little undersized but I expect them to start booming soon!
DoDrugs420
DoDrugs420week 17
Contemplating this White Widow
Hoodoo
Hoodoo
@DoDrugs420, you should check out my other 2 white widow journals, this was my first grow :) the 3rd grow you can see real progression and massive colas compared to this one!
DoDrugs420
DoDrugs420week 17
Holy, that's some serious White Widow!
Inganjawetrust
Inganjawetrustweek 17
Looks good man enjoyπŸ‘πŸ˜€βœŒοΈ
Growingkitten
Growingkittenweek 7
Looking good! Keep it up! 😸
MrJones
MrJonesweek 6
Very Good Luck With Your Grow❗ High Five and :punch:πŸ’―πŸŒΏ:thumbsup: πŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ‘ Please Check Out My Diary'sπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ‘