It was a photo from a previous cup challenge that brought me to grow diaries.
Seeing a plant in what I call the 'bikini shot' which is a plant trimmed to her Buds only. But not too far trimmed for drying and curing. Just stripped to her beautiful kola body whilst still in her pot.
I do photos like this for every plant.
I see it as a finishing touch to a grow and a moment to reflect and enjoy the effort of both grower and plant.
I often leave a girl like this a few hours while doing other things life throws our way, sneaking a look at her in her glory now and again. 😉🤪
I was in this comp the second I saw it.
Red Poison auto wasn't my first choice but was next in my personal schedule so. I jumped in.
She's scary 'Top heavy' and wobbles like spinning plates on a stick but fuck she's beautiful!
A forgetful underwatering moment saw some minor damage but a quick drink plus shes so late in the cycle that it hasn't been an issue except for visually.
She could easily be harvested now but I'll take the risk for a little more fattening of the bud.
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I'd say natural because of her already being in a small container and an auto. I would think it would stunt her a bit. Just my opinion though and I'm no expert by any definition of the word haha. She looks good though.
Thanks Big P, you too.
Say Hi to Ivanka for me, I haven't seen her in a while.
Oh and Tiffany left some stuff round mine, could you tell her to give me a call.
Peace
You've got a good strong start. I noticed that week 2 mine started showing calcium and magnesium deficiencies already because of the small amount of soil. So I'm trying to dabble slightly with the most miniscule amount of nutes to keep her going but not burning.
@GrowGirl419, thanks. The soil I'm using is cheap multi purpose compost 3 for £10 I bought about 6 years ago, aimed at "growing your own veg"
I've never checked properly but it seems to be pretty good on its own (for now) the nuit side of things but time will tell.
Good luck
I went through the same thing recently. I got off schedule with being down physically again. She bounces back quite nicely. Doing well my friend. I think we're going to enjoy the dickens out of these beauties!
This has given me a a little inspiration in my small tent. So much so I’ve just chucked 2 x Sour Diesel Autos in paper towel for 2 small pot plants. I will start a new diary :) I have some bio biz nuits and some soil :) thanks mate, I really find your diaries interesting.
@SneakyDog, Thanks, if I've inspired you then, good stuff! I'm humbled.
Truth is I'm just skint. Life is teaching me there's always a cheaper way, although not always the easiest.
Had a grow in a shoe cupboard about 12 months ago.
My first grow & 'tent' was made with a few poles from a canvas set of bedroom draws and a bed sheet pegged around.
Good luck with your grows. 👍