Rearranging my post schedule. Been about 4 days since my last update. She is coming along well. Saw a gnat outside the room and realized I had my soil there. Relocated the extra soil and made a weak spray with some of the wife's essential oils to deter the little buggers. Top of the soil is staying dry and there is a fan oscillating as well, so I'm not too worried.
Got a new light and ph/moisture/light meter yesterday. 1000w led with full spectrum. Think I started it a little too close at 24". Meter read 500w at plant level (not sure I trust it), but I still think it's too close and may be starting to burn. I'll move it to 36" this evening.
I noticed a very slight yellowing on the leaf veins. Is this normal? Getting ready to start week 3 and I've just been doing water. No nutrients added because the soil I started with was the fox farm happy frog potting soil and it was already pretty nutrient rich. The new meter is showing a variance of 6-7 soil ph depending on moisture. The tap water I've been adding is room temp with a 6.2ph so I'm guessing it isn't a ph lock. Thinking it may just be time to start adding the nutrients now. Especially with the new light. Speaking of which, I was able to pick up Emerald Harvest 3 part nutrients. Has anyone here tried them? Based on my research they seem to be quite good. I'd love to hear everyone's feedback. Happy Growing! KCCO
You're giving her way to much nutes, she's in veg and you're giving her more than a full dose of veg. nutrients and then some extra bloom nutes, although there's no bud in sight :/ sometimes, less is more ;)
@Jaindoh, I had an idea with this floss. It is padded for 90% of its length with foam to keep from cutting your fingers so it's super soft. It's also stretchy so it doesn't get too tight. Cool stuff. I'm not sure how effective it'll be, but I thought I'd give it a go
@ValleoGrow, It was the first one I was looking for actually. I came to the conclusion that it was a clone only strain and getting seeds for it were next to impossible. After a little more research I stumbled across CBD Critical Cure, and with the reviews, smoke reports, journals etc, it seemed to be exactly what I needed. I have to say, it really is exactly what I needed. I have recommended it to everyone around me.
@Horantu, Hey i’ve done some research myself on some strain with good medical values, bacause i really Want to grow and make products in the future, ive Ready about a strain called Harlequin which is a sativa dominant that has almost a constant 5:2 cbd - thc ratio and therefore gives a clearheaded stimulering high, that not only cuts the paranoia/anxiety that weed sometimes gives but also adds the strains painkilling and restorative abilities, sorry for my english, and btw Nice grow, and good luck in the future!
@Skill_Murray, nah, I'm just using my phone camera. It does the job and can render HD. But when it comes to photos, they are light-years ahead of me. I wish tho. That'd be cool as af. Maybe in some future grows.
@somnabull, Thanks! Not sure if it's because I'm new to growing or because I'm an overprotective nerd, but I enjoy going home to see the progress. Especially as of late, watching her transformation during the change to the flowering cycle. It certainly makes going to work harder.
Looks good to go, soil appears to be dry on top for oxygen and everything.
Liked and followed! Let us know if you have any questions; even if I can't answer them -- or miss a detail, etc -- someone else hopefully can!
@Horantu, tbh i dont trust soil moisture meters, your mileage may vary
gotta lift the bag for weight enough times to get a feel for it and use the inch/knuckle system on top of that
its a hassle till you get used to it
@Jaindoh, I've been doing the finger dampness method of determining the appropriate time to water. It was a little dry on top but the soil 1/8" down was still damp. Not sure it this is the most accurate way to measure. I raised the light ~3" and I'll water it this evening when I get home. Soil moisture meter is on the way.
Hi bro! happy growin like your setup. i,m want to change my nutes on emerald harvest,want to hear from you what you think about tham? i,m using advecide nutrient now,thay are good but think emerald is better. any suggesstion?
@Weedeep, I like them quite a bit. I realize they are engineered for a dwc setup, but was able to adjust the ratios a bit to work well with soil. I can't tell you if they are better or worse than their competitors, as I have never grown before, but I will say they do a great job! Maybe if you're looking to change, do a little research into nute providers based on the growing medium you are going to use, and then decide. Happy Growing!
I think you will really like foliar feeding, though I haven't done it with your brand of nutes; I was really surprised how well mine like it.
I mix baby-food strength of the actual nutes, and then the label reccomendation for foliar feeding for both potassium silicat and rhizotonic.
Not sure if you have an equivalent, but the rhizotonic is marine algae for root growth. Potassium silicate makes them grow larger and hardier... they both absorb great foliar and are a big part of my seedling phase.