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@bobo, thanks for the advice. I'll bring the light down a bit and see how it goes, the only thing that worries me is the light gives off a lot of heat, which is why it was so high.
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Totter7 years ago
This is my first Grow and I'm doing it on a bit of a shoe string budget. I'm using an old wardrobe to grow in. Using a couple of computer fans to draw air in. I brought a second hand 400w hps light which weighed a ton! Which I then modified to be able to run either hps or cfl bulbs. And to cut down on the weight I removed the light housing and wired the ballast outside of the wardrobe.
I germinated the seed using moist paper towel and 2 plates, and the tape root appeared in 24h.
The seed has been planted in a peat pot which I cut slots down the side, hopfuly to be able to see when the roots start to show. I give it 1 good watering to soak the soil then I've been waiting a couple of days until watering again. It's also under a propergator to help with conditions.
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Tottercommentedweek 17 years ago
bobo420commented7 years ago
@Don_Pablo, good advice, good airflow is crucial for the plants, not only it strengthens the branches and the stalks, it cools down the area and makes it a bit tougher for any pests to make their homes.
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Don_Pablocommented7 years ago
@Totter, The below worked for me!
If you have a desk fan or something of the sort, try having it blowing across the plants, which will strengthen the stem and keep the temps down. Alternatively, have it blowing in between the light and plant to keep temperatures down but still have the light closer.
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Tottercommentedweek 47 years ago
@bobo420. Thanks for the comment dude. It's just the one plant though. I posted the 3 week diary a bit late. Also, in your opinion would now be a good time to top the plant?
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bobo420commented7 years ago
@Totter, sorry, just saw this, yeah it was a good time to top ;)
Coming along nicely ;)
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Tottercommentedweek 27 years ago
Also, if anyone has any tips or pointers on if I'm doing anything wrong, any comments would be appreciated. Thanks, and happy growing.
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bobo420commented7 years ago
@Totter, she doesn't need much nutrients for the time being, so no need to overdue it, you can also lower your light considerably, around 45-50cm would be fine ;)
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Tottercommentedweek 77 years ago
She's been coming along nicely this week. I'm really pleased I was lucky enough to get a grow tent this week. So I'm now using the 400w hps bulb and can keep the temperature under control. I'm starting to see bud sites appearing now. Really excited to see how this turns out.
Happy growing.
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Tottercommentedweek 17 years ago
And just to add, it's definitely not 40cm tall, more like 4cm ! Oops 😂
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Alamo_Grower_210commentedweek 136 years ago
Looks like it's getting close to the end I would say like a week or 2 more till harvest. Keep an eye on the tricomes till they start to amber and harvest.
Start flushing with water and also add some grandma's molasses like 3 tsp to a gallon so you can make your plants look more cheesy lol jk more tricomes will come out good luck
Oh and try not to move the plants in and out of its environment you put into shock with the different light spectrums blues and reds
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Black_Magiccommentedweek 107 years ago
5 week and so big
Nice one
She is looking really happy
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bobo420commentedweek 77 years ago
Looking good, nice looking plants ;)
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bobo420commentedweek 67 years ago
I wouldn't say that they are getting too much nutrients, they look a bit hungry ;)
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DAREdropoutcommentedweek 57 years ago
Yo, I feel the same way about topping lol. I hate cutting anything off my precious little plants. But, at the end of the day, it's a time-tested way to boost yields, isn't it?
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bobo420commentedweek 37 years ago
Good update, besides those few burns they are looking nice and healthy ;)
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bobo420commentedweek 47 years ago
Coming along nicely, one might be a bit thirstier than the other but both look great, keep it up ;)
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Tottercommentedweek 136 years ago
@ Alamo_grower, thanks for taking the time give me some advice. most appriciated. ✌
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