First Time Grower

kjones1423

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5y ago

Critical Purple Autoflowering

Growers Choice Seeds

VEG

viparspectra Light Emitting Diodes/1500W

viparspectra

FLO

viparspectra Light Emitting Diodes/1500W

viparspectra

Tent

2-in-1 D325 Grow Tent 36”x24”x53”

Vivosun

Soil

Custom

Indoor

Room Type

Topping

weeks 1

LST

weeks 3-7

Start at 11 Week

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2.54 cm

Height

18 hrs

Light Schedule

27 °C

Day Air Temp

6.0

No Smell

Smell

51 %

Air Humidity

kjones1423 So far so good. Waiting for my light and grow tent to come so she is in a solo cup soaking up the sun. I should be all set up by weekend. Using FFOF and watering about every day and a half. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

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Topping

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First Time Grower. Week 2 - Let her dry out, gave a bit of water and turned up the humidity. Things are now looking good.

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3.81 cm

Height

18 hrs

Light Schedule

27 °C

Day Air Temp

6.0

No Smell

Smell

65 %

Air Humidity

kjones1423 I found out my daughter watered her and it was a bit much as the leaves are curling down. I had to add more drainage so she could dry up. Watered after 3 days and fingers crossed. I feel like she should be bigger when compared to others at 2 weeks.

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First Time Grower. Week 3 - Recommended to LST so here it is.

First Time Grower. Week 3 - After transplant

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10.16 cm

Height

18 hrs

Light Schedule

29 °C

Day Air Temp

6.0

Weak

Smell

45 %

Air Humidity

kjones1423 Transplanted her a few days ago and didn't run into any problems. I am experiencing some heat issues due to a heat wave. I have a portable AC unit on the way so we should be good here in a few days. UPDATE: Received my portable AC unit. Tent is at 83 degrees with 55 RH. I have also started to put her outside in the mornings so she can soak up the sun then after a few hours putting her back under the light. UPDATE #2: Had to transplant today. Lost about 4 inches of depth in my soil. I was afraid there wouldn't be enough.

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LST

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1/7

12.7 cm

Height

18 hrs

Light Schedule

29 °C

Day Air Temp

6.0

Weak

Smell

55 %

Air Humidity

kjones1423 Added nutrients for the first time but went with a lower dose. I began putting her out first thing in morning to soak up that sun for about 4 hours. Afterwards she goes right back under the lamp. She is reacting well to the LST so I will continue to work with her as she grows. I also clipped off a few fan leaves that were getting the way.

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LST

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12.7 cm

Height

18 hrs

Light Schedule

29 °C

Day Air Temp

6.0

Weak

Smell

55 %

Air Humidity

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LST

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Grow Questions

kjones1423started grow question 5y ago

How long do you continue to light stress train?

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The8thChevronanswered grow question 5y ago

Outdoors, you can stop right at flower. No reason to train after that, you got plenty of penetration and height isn't as much of a problem. Indoor, you should stop after the 2nd week of flower (1st in my opinion, but experts seem to agree that LST in week 2 is fine if necessary).

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Ttrichomeanswered grow question 5y ago

I continue to do lst work on branches up until the end of flowering stretch . That ensures u maintain your even canopy until vertical growth is reduced. Happy growing and stay lit fam.

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Kalel88answered grow question 5y ago

Till harvest.

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20.32 cm

Height

18 hrs

Light Schedule

29 °C

Day Air Temp

6.0

Weak

Smell

55 %

Air Humidity

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LST

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Grow Questions

kjones1423started grow question 5y ago

Once an Auto begins to flower do you switch to a 12/12 light schedule?

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DeadwebsiteBoringcommunityanswered grow question 5y ago

no part of the benefit of autos is the ability to run 16-20-24 hours of light during flower. 18 seems to be the most common number for auto flower growers...

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The8thChevronanswered grow question 5y ago

You absolutely can, but it will hurt potency and yield. I have kept mine on an 18/6 schedule throughout. If you have stealth reasons or energy concerns, they will do fine under 12/12. Otherwise stick with 18 hours or more of light.

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Dawelanswered grow question 5y ago

18x6 is ideal

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30.48 cm

Height

16 hrs

Light Schedule

29 °C

Day Air Temp

6.0

Weak

Smell

40 %

Air Humidity

kjones1423 I have her outside for about 10-12 hours then bring her in for the remaining light period.

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LST

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1/8

38.1 cm

Height

16 hrs

Light Schedule

31 °C

Day Air Temp

6.0

Weak

Smell

39 %

Air Humidity

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40.64 cm

Height

16 hrs

Light Schedule

35 °C

Day Air Temp

6.0

Weak

Smell

39 %

Air Humidity

kjones1423 She is doing really well. Ran into some nutrient lock so I ended up flushing the soil. Looks like she has recovered. I am a little worried since we are experiencing a heatwave and temp wil be 105 to 110 for the next week or so.

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40.64 cm

Height

16 hrs

Light Schedule

35 °C

Day Air Temp

6.0

Weak

Smell

55 %

Air Humidity

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50.8 cm

Height

16 hrs

Light Schedule

35 °C

Day Air Temp

6.6

Weak

Smell

30 %

Air Humidity

kjones1423 This week has been crazy. With all of these fires I have been dealing with ash and smoke. Sunlight is minimal so I think I will leave her in the tent for the rest of flowering. I didnt take some close up to see where we are at in the flowering process. Any suggestions would be great.

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growdoctordc commented5y ago

LST appears to work, but I have a theory on this , and please hear me out Newbies know nothing and they don’t LST. They let plants go au naturèl. As their skills and knowledge increase, their plants do better with bigger buds and yields. And they typically LST as they become experienced. I suggest take away the LST and the yield remains. It’s the knowledge and skill that grew the buds, not LST. Try it! Leave a plant untopped and see if the yield is lower My method could be called XLST I suppose. Extreme low stress training. I do brush my branches lovingly downward to spread them out, like I’m petting a dog. And I separate the top cola leaves and pull them downward just a bit. This sends the plant the message “I have hit an obstruction to vertical growth. I will grow my side branches out” I just love apex buds and don’t have the heart to top plants anymore! Happy growing. Enjoy your harvest

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kjones1423 commented5y ago

@growdoctordc,thanks for the tip. I was running out of room fast if I were to continue on with LST.

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