Thanks for putting my mind at ease folks, super appreciate it!
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First Grow: Essie
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6Indoor
Room Type
Topping
weeks 4
Defoliation
weeks 4, 8-10, 13-14, 16
LST
weeks 5-11
Main-Lining
weeks 6
60%
Soil
Grow medium
35%
Coco Coir
Grow medium
5%
Perlite
Grow medium
11.3562 l
Pot Size
Strain
Super Critical Bud CBD
Growing it
Easy
Resistance
Neutral
It's my first time growing, so I cannot really compare. It did take to training well, bounced back from multiple missed waterings, and recovered from a crack I put in the stem. All in all I would say probably a good choice for beginners! 3oz final product, plus 12 grams of 'dry ice hash'.
Smells and tastes absolutely wonderful! It's fruity and sweet but gives way to an pleasant earthy diesel that's not too strong. Perhaps the best flavors in cannabis I have ever tasted, just worlds apart from what I'm used to, even at the dispensary. The flavors just seem very prominent, perhaps because it's fresher.
The Outcome
Week 18
Harvest
What's on the scales?
83.064
gram
ounce
Bud dry weight
What's on the scales?
150.2523
gram
ounce
Bud wet weight
Harvested
1
Number of plants harvested
Grow Room
0.7432
m²
ft²
Grow Room size
0.18
g / watt
111.77
g / m²
83.06
g / plant
1.35
plant / m²
605.49
watt / m²
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Pre Trim
Post Trim
Premium just trimmed up
Tastes like
Earthy
Fruity
Sweet
Feels like
50% Sativa 50% Indica
Positive effects
Euphoric
Relaxed
Uplifted
Negative effects
Dry eyes
Dry mouth
Reviews. Nutrient
Seems to work and schedule is easy to follow for beginners. Likely go organic in the future regardless.
My hydrangeas love this stuff too!
B-52 really seemed to have noticable results pretty rapidly and did as promised.
Going to be excited to give this product a full test instead of attempting to revive a clone with half it's roots in the grave. Still, got further along with this product than without.
Reviews. Lamp
Quality product for the price. Given the option going forward would like to switch to a quantum board by another brand with 301's. As I understand Viraspectra isn't testing their products on cannabis as some competitors are. That being said it certainly works in my tent. Particularly enjoyed the easy to dim individual spectrums. Definitely not large enough for 2x4 tent, 2x3 might be perfect, 3x3 with some unused inches around the outside.
Reviews. Tent
I think this tent is a fantastic value. I grow in a spare bedroom with a window that blackout curtains try it's best to minimize, and had no light leak issues that I ever saw. Easy to assemble and maintain.
Thank you all for your advice and help throughout this grow! It's truly been beneficial to have notes and opinions to compare and contrast.
I have no way of testing the end product for potency as the regulations are not quite there for it yet. Very pleased to have grown 82grams of my very own medicine, plus the dry ice hash.
I'm looking forward to my first autos next in the form of FastBuds CBD Crack and RQS Northern Lights.
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Grow Questions
Smokin_Joestarted grow question 5 years ago
Topping Question: When Topping, tutorials state to wait til you have 4-6 nodes. Does this count the cotyledon leaves, or for that matter the first single serrated leaf? Where do you begin counting nodes?
Thanks in advance!
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Techniques. Topping
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Nor_Cal_Kannablissanswered grow question 5 years ago
The first true leaf! not the cotyledon leafs. Hope this helps! Happy growing!
Smokin_Joestarted grow question 5 years ago
Sorry - Another topping / training question: When is the best time to "Top" your plants in regards to time of the day, e.g. morning/midday/night in terms of light schedule?
In short: do you cuts your plants when the lights come on, before they go off, or somewhere in between?
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Techniques. Topping
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Fruitgroweranswered grow question 5 years ago
I don't think it makes a difference really. Whatever time is most suitable for yourself. For me it is in the morning before lights go off or sometimes in the evening when the just come on. What I will say though, is make sure she's well fed and healthy looking before doing and most strains bounce back very, very quickly. 👍🌱
Smokin_Joestarted grow question 4 years ago
I'm looking to rest my concerns that these removed fan leaves from lower/center canopy are not simply just appearing so due to lack of light and prior plant tie damage.
Focus on the yellow/brown discoloration, actual physical damage is accounted for.
More details in main post.
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Leaves. Color - Yellow
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Mr_Weeds_Autosanswered grow question 4 years ago
After reading the main post and checking out the leaves that you removed, I would have to say it is from lack of light and prior tie damage. Everything else seems fine.
Smokin_Joestarted grow question 4 years ago
Getting ready to install carbon filter; found myself wondering if growers typically leave their filters/exhaust/fans on during dark periods?
Up to this point, I've had everything on one power-strip/timer: circulation fan, exhaust fans, and lights. Should I keep anything on 24/7?
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Setup. Ventilation
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Ttrichomeanswered grow question 4 years ago
Most definitely need to run fans always. Humid stagnant air Is molds best friend. Cutting the fans off is inviting mould to germinate and take over. U always want air exchange and airflow in ur tent. Happy growing and stay lit fam.
Smokin_Joestarted grow question 4 years ago
I'm not sure if this is nutrient burn or some sort of deficiency. Burnt tips were from possible previous nutrient burn, but now I'm seeing Brown spots and some discoloration. Please check my week to see full details.
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Leaves. Edges burnt
Leaves. Color - Dark-brown
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Smokin_Joestarted grow question 4 years ago
I'm still not sure if this is a deficiency or some sort of burn. It's definitely spreading a bit more, and I'm unsure if there's time left to address it in the grow. Video of full plant in week.
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Leaves. Edges burnt
Leaves. Color - Dark-purple
Leaves. Color - Dark-brown
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Hudson2384answered grow question 4 years ago
looks like a magnesium deficiency. I checked your nutrient feed. I would have had you up the cal mag but you are so close to harvest. Having issues with this during the flush is not unusual. Your strain sat 50-55 days and you are in week 8 of flower I would recommend you flush / leach your plants of nutrients and chop very soon.
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Smokin_Joecommentedweek 84 years ago
Bootymisslescommentedweek 184 years ago
I think my Kush'N'Cookies CBD will finish up around the same time as this thing. Can't wait to see some micro shots!
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Bootymisslescommented4 years ago
@Smokin_Joe, getting cloudy man!!
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Smokin_Joecommented4 years ago
@Bootymissles, today's might be the best you get. I'll try to give it a go with the scope again later tonight
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Tweezercommentedweek 114 years ago
Very nice farming brother!!! Good luck the rest of the way!!!
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Smokin_Joecommented4 years ago
@Tweezer, Thanks, best of luck over in your tent too! Looking big!!
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northernMikecommentedweek 184 years ago
Great job👍
nice pics too!!
Grow Big!!
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DrJointcommentedweek 45 years ago
She is looking good ! Good luck!🌲🍀
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Bootymisslescommentedweek 164 years ago
Looking great! I plan on popping my super critical bean after I finish up the Kush'N'Cookies CBD in a couple weeks! Can't wait to see your harvest.
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Smokin_Joecommented4 years ago
@Bootymissles,
I'll have to look into it. Really hoping to find some steady 1:1 genetics - or even better 2:3 ala Harle Tsu, Harlequin or Orange Herijuana strains.
My fear is that the 2-3 folk who have tested this strain by this breeder (Reviews here &@ Seedsman) reported no CBD. I've no way of testing as the regulations in my area only allow craft testing and none for medical home grows yet despite legality.
I note that Garden of Green is the breeder of both of our grows. If you end up getting a sample tested of the KnC CBD, would be very interested in the results!
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Bootymisslescommented4 years ago
@Smokin_Joe, yeah they claim it's a 1:1 like 19% CBD and 21% THC crazy lol
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Smokin_Joecommented4 years ago
@Bootymissles, hey, what's the cannabinoid profile supposed to come out to on that kush n cookies Cbd? Is it a 1:1?
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Rock_n_Roll_Randycommentedweek 184 years ago
Wow good job bro for first time. Only gets better. How often do you use your calmag? I use 1ml per liter in every watering. Even with the fertilizer. Even though advanced nutrients says it has calmag added. There is something about LED lights and calmag deficiency. I use the 3 part ph perfect and I don't have problems anymore. My last grow I had the cotyldons turn yellow after 3-4 days and the leaves starting turning yellow a few days after. But once my fertilizer and calmag came it fixed it within a week and they took off. I used it on my new grow diary and watered my seedlings before they even popped out of the soil. I mixed it really weak. I used 1ml per.liter and they have been green since they popped up. Starting 4th set of leaves and the cotyldons are still green. Good job buddy 🤜🤛
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Smokin_Joecommented4 years ago
@Rock_n_Roll_Randy, you know what - I didn't really use a lot this grow, and kinda introduced it late on I believe, I'd have to go back through the weeks to see, but the bottle I have is still super full.
Got me wondering if the auto's I have now might need some.
And thanks for the props!
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Organic_LarFcommentedweek 134 years ago
High,
Nice looking canopy man!!
🙏🍀🍀🍀🙏
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Smokin_Joecommented4 years ago
@Organic_LarF,
Thanks much!
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Momgrowsthechroniccommentedweek 114 years ago
Looking really good! You seem to be doing very well for ur first time? Cannabis is like kids... ur super nervous with the first one because everything is new. But by the time you have a second, third, fourth, etc... ur like an old pro. You figure out what’s really important, what’s worry worthy and you realize that you can relax and enjoy the experience before it’s all over and you are on to the next grow! Enjoy these early days, learn as much as you can and have fun. 🇨🇦
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Rock_n_Roll_Randycommented3 years ago
@Momgrowsthechronic, 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🤘🥁🎸
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Smokin_Joecommented4 years ago
@Momgrowsthechronic,
Nope, down here in the US, my state approved indoor grow for medical patients at the top of the year.
That's exactly why I want to try to the autos. Mainly worried about light leak in my space, even with blackout curtains and the Apollo tent. So far so good 🤞
I think with heat and light what it is in my area, I should stick to auto's in the summer, and in the fall/winter get the photo's I want in. I've seen people piggyback the two off another and switch the lights to 12/12 after the auto's flower, I think I can manage that.
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Momgrowsthechroniccommented4 years ago
@Smokin_Joe, auto’s are a lot easier to grow and it’s seed to harvest in just 8-12 weeks (on average). It’s a great way to master growing healthy plants without the worry of switching them over to flower, light when they shouldn’t have light, length of grow, etc. They don’t usually yield as much as a photoperiod grow done right but I’ve come pretty close. And you have the opportunity to grow and sample multiple strains per year! Congrats on ur country going legal, are you in Canada too?
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RockyRidgercommentedweek 144 years ago
Plant looks good. How’s the smell developing?
My SCB started getting a very sweet fruity smell at that stage. Of the 4 varieties I grew in the first run the SCB cured bud has the best smell and flavour.
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Smokin_Joecommented4 years ago
@RockyRidger, I did... the newest ones were put out by the window since I also have the one tent. So they are no longer in the most humid environment. I guess I can try to rig something up to keep it humid longer. Right now I have 2 in solo cups in soil/coir not doing so hot - they were great until transplant - and 2 in water still that look ok. If I could just keep 1 I'll be happy, so I'll keep at it. 4 more seeds of this in the box too :)
Clones are roughly 4 weeks old at this point I believe.
Your autos are looking good by the way! Lots of good strains in there!
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RockyRidgercommented4 years ago
@Smokin_Joe, No I dont have the space to have a separate veg room for clones. Have a run of autoflowers going in my 4x4 tent(box) right now. Are you keeping the clones in a humid environment? How old are the clones?
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Smokin_Joecommented4 years ago
@RockyRidger, the smell right now is definitely growing stronger day by day. It's got a heavy/musky sweet scent to it, maybe a slight diesel aroma if you really get in there or like after the last defoliation. It's seems most noticeable before and after watering - maybe only before since I'm carrying her near my face to the tub 😂
Did you get any clones off your run? I've heard she's hard to clone, but I had thought I nailed it anyway; now even the healthiest of the clones are struggling though.
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Asoci120commentedweek 134 years ago
love it amazing one bro check my report too if u got time, good vibes ✊
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JP148commentedweek 174 years ago
Wicked pretty. Nicely done🌱👍
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JP148commentedweek 164 years ago
Really nice🌱
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JP148commentedweek 134 years ago
Pretty girl🌱
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JP148commentedweek 94 years ago
Nice job 🌱one bushy girl
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JP148commentedweek 94 years ago
Joe topping can be done anytime but I prefer early into days light cycle. I feel the warmth and light help dry and help heal the cut wound. I won’t mist for two days either. Moisture helps breed infection.
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Smokin_Joecommented4 years ago
@@JP148, thanks for the insight! Going to have to watch the humidity for sure as she gets bushier so she doesn't get moist/mold.
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gottagrowsometimecommentedweek 183 years ago
Lovely grow man. Try not to push so much water/feeds through your plant. You are flushing out all the enzymes when you get run-off. No run-off with soil. Unless you are hard flushing and even then it's always recommend to grab a cup and mix it with your new mix to quickly promote good bactria/enzyme production. Good luck bro.
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