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Weed Me - Northern Lights au
mars Light Emitting Diodes/600W
mars
mars Light Emitting Diodes/600W
mars
Indoor
Room Type
LST
weeks 3-7
Defoliation
weeks 5-7
Soil
Grow medium
19 L
Pot Size
1.7 L
Watering
1
Week 1. Vegetation
4 years ago
3.81 cm
24 hrs
23 °C
6.5
No Smell
77 %
25 °C
19 L
91.44 cm
This is my first indoor grow. Tried outside but had too many weather issues and ended up throwing out all of my hard work! Giving it another shot inside with an auto, in a 2x2 grow tent in a very small storage room. Totally inexperienced but really want a quality plant. Growing in Fox Farm Ocean Forest soil with 30% perlite. End of the first week (after sprouting), plant is 1.5" and looking ok (I think). Gave a cup of water around the bottom days 2 & 5, a bit away from the stem so she had to go looking for the water.
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Week 2. Vegetation
4 years ago
7.62 cm
24 hrs
24 °C
6.5
No Smell
77 %
25 °C
19 L
0 L
60.96 cm
She turned 2 weeks old today! Was an up and down week trying to stabilize the temp and rh in the tent but I'm hoping it's under control now. Gave her two cups of water this week (on day 12) and will wait until the end of the week to give her more. Noticed some new growth underneath which is great to see. Thinking that I should start to lst in a few days. Any opinions on whether it's time to lst or should I wait a couple more weeks? Any feedback on how she looks? Should I be doing anything different? Suggestions are always welcome but I am a newbie so please be gentle.
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Week 3. Vegetation
4 years ago
10.16 cm
24 hrs
24 °C
6.5
No Smell
73 %
24 °C
19 L
0 L
60.96 cm
It's becoming increasingly difficult to keep the temp and hum consistant but doing the best I can within the boundaries I have :-). Increased water to 3 cups on last feeding (yesterday)….maybe a couple more waterings with plain h2o and then will start nutes. Smoked a bit too much one night and thought it would be a great idea to start lst but had major regrets the next morning because I know it's too early and should've left well alone! I was just getting excited and as already mentioned, probably smoked one too many j's. I haven't touched it since and am hoping I didn't screw it up too much. Hopefully I'll be able to continue lst by the weekend. As always, any advice is always appreciated, especially now!
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LST
Technique
4
Week 4. Vegetation
4 years ago
10.16 cm
24 hrs
26 °C
6.5
Weak
55 %
22 °C
19 L
0 L
60.96 cm
Nutrients 3
pH Perfect Micro - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Micro 0.5 mll
pH Perfect Grow - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Grow 0.5 mll
pH Perfect Bloom - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Bloom 0.5 mll
Not sure what's happening to my leaves. I fed for the first time on day 23 as the leaf color was off a bit and she looked hungry. Really perked up after but now seeing some deformation on some of the leaves but doesn't look like nute burn but I'm really not sure. Also removed a couple fan leaves that were blocking new growth. Have only given plain 6.5ph water since but maybe she's looking for more food? Any thoughts out there? Otherwise, having a good 4th week....temp is good, rh is good, just waiting for some flowers to start.
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LST
Technique
5
Week 5. Flowering
4 years ago
10.16 cm
24 hrs
25 °C
6.5
Weak
55 %
22 °C
19 L
0 L
60.96 cm
Nutrients 3
pH Perfect Micro - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Micro 0.5 mll
pH Perfect Grow - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Grow 0.5 mll
pH Perfect Bloom - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Bloom 0.5 mll
What's going on with my leaves? It looks like some are deteriorating! Not sure if it's because perhaps I was too rough while doing some LST or if there is another issue that I am not aware of. Removed some of the fan leaves that were blocking new sites but otherwise, all is good. Going to increase amount of nutes on next feed (tomorrow) and maybe add a bit of Big Bud into the mix. Temp and RH are stable, just waiting for something to happen :-). As always, any thoughts or suggestions are always appreciated!!
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LST
Technique
Defoliation
Technique
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Week 6. Flowering
4 years ago
25.4 cm
24 hrs
25 °C
6.5
Weak
50 %
22 °C
19 L
1 L
60.96 cm
Nutrients 4
pH Perfect Micro - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Micro 1 mll
pH Perfect Grow - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Grow 1 mll
pH Perfect Bloom - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Bloom 1 mll
Had a pretty decent week. Figured out that my leaf issues was most probably due to lst...I for sure wasn't gentle enough. Increased water, increased nutes and all looks good. She's now flowering and I'm getting excited that I might actually be doing something right! Starting to get a really nice aroma too. Also got a humidifier controller so now my RH stays in the 50% range making life so much easier!!
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LST
Technique
Defoliation
Technique
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Week 7. Flowering
4 years ago
33.02 cm
24 hrs
25 °C
6.5
Weak
45 %
22 °C
19 L
1 L
60.96 cm
Nutrients 4
pH Perfect Micro - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Micro 1 mll
pH Perfect Grow - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Grow 1 mll
pH Perfect Bloom - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Bloom 1 mll
Starting to see some progress this week. Everything is under control and I think she's happy and growing well. Been alternating between straight water and nutes which seems to be working for now; may increase nutes just a bit on the next feeding as she really perks up after she's fed. Had to increase watering to 4 litres (minimal runoff) every other day and will probably need to increase again really soon. I've been lst'ing up until now but I think it's time to let her do her own thing. Maybe another 4 weeks left before chop?? As always, any thoughts or suggestions are always appreciated.
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LST
Technique
Defoliation
Technique
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Week 8. Flowering
4 years ago
38.1 cm
24 hrs
25 °C
6.5
Weak
45 %
22 °C
19 L
2 L
60.96 cm
Nutrients 4
pH Perfect Micro - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Micro 1.5 mll
pH Perfect Grow - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Grow 1.5 mll
pH Perfect Bloom - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Bloom 1.5 mll
Another pretty good week, I think. I can see more and more trichomes every day and her buds are starting to bulk up a bit. She's very thirsty and is taking over 4 ltrs every other day. Giving nutes every other feed which is still working well. Maybe time to back off on the Big Bud and just give Micro, Grow and Bloom as I'm a new grower and don't want to add too much this time but thinking will add more nutes on my next grow. Any thoughts on Mantis Buffered Nutrients? Also, do I need to remove the tie downs from lst at any point? As always, any help or advice is greatly appreciated!
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Week 9. Flowering
4 years ago
38.1 cm
24 hrs
25 °C
6.5
Normal
45 %
22 °C
19 L
2 L
60.96 cm
Nutrients 4
pH Perfect Micro - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Micro 2 mll
pH Perfect Grow - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Grow 2 mll
pH Perfect Bloom - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Bloom 2 mll
Another really good week I think. Every morning when I open my tent, the smell gets stronger and stronger. Still feeding every other water but will now stop Big Bud and continue with just the 3 basic nutes. Maybe another couple weeks of nutes before flush? She drinks 4.5litres of water (minimal run off) every 2-3 days. FYI I bought Mantis nutrients to try with my next grow as I hear fantastic things about it and it's only one thing to add to the water....curious to see the difference in the plants. As always, any suggestions or advice is always welcome and appreciated.
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Week 10. Flowering
4 years ago
38.1 cm
24 hrs
25 °C
6.5
Normal
45 %
22 °C
19 L
2 L
60.96 cm
Nutrients 3
pH Perfect Micro - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Micro 2 mll
pH Perfect Grow - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Grow 2 mll
pH Perfect Bloom - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Bloom 2 mll
Another really good week. Didn't notice any nutrient deficiencies or anything else. she's growing steadily and I'm hoping that I have only 2 - 3 weeks left before harvest. I have a digital microscope and loupe to help determine when will be the best time. I stopped Big Bud this week and am only giving Micro, Grow and Bloom but kept it at half strength every other water which seems to be working well. Maybe nutes for another week or so and then a final flush. As always, any thoughts or advice is always appreciated.
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Week 11. Flowering
4 years ago
38.1 cm
24 hrs
23 °C
6.5
Normal
45 %
23 °C
19 L
2 L
45.72 cm
I think I'm almost there! She's really filled out this week and I've started watering with just cold water & ice on top to make her think that winter is coming. Not sure if it's just broscience or actually does something but figured, why not, couldn't hurt, right?. Everything is status quo. Keeping an eye on trichomes because she still has quite a few white pistols. I'm thinking another week or so and time to chop. Getting sad, I really don't want to chop her down, I've worked so hard with her but excited to try again....maybe a photo next grow. As always, any thoughts or suggestions are always welcome and appreciated.
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Week 12. Flowering
4 years ago
38.1 cm
24 hrs
23 °C
6.5
Normal
45 %
23 °C
19 L
2 L
45.72 cm
Nutrients 3
pH Perfect Micro - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Micro 1 mll
pH Perfect Grow - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Grow 1 mll
pH Perfect Bloom - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Bloom 1 mll
Status quo....well, kind of. I think I made a mistake by stopping nutes too early. I really thought I'd be close to being done by now but trichomes are still not completely cloudy with little amber. So, I started giving nutrients again but just half strength. Right or wrong decision? If I don't feed then by the end, she'll have been without nutrients for 6+ weeks. Don't know what to do. Help please.
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Week 13. Flowering
4 years ago
38.1 cm
24 hrs
23 °C
6.5
Normal
45 %
23 °C
19 L
2 L
45.72 cm
Nutrients 3
pH Perfect Micro - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Micro 1 mll
pH Perfect Grow - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Grow 1 mll
pH Perfect Bloom - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Bloom 1 mll
This was the last week. I've kept a close eye on her and the trichomes are nice and cloudy with a little amber here and there. I don't want too much amber so was afraid to leave her very much longer. She is now in the dark for 48hrs and will chop/dry later this week. Already preparing for grow #2 but this time I'm going to try a photo with topping/lst and scrog. Hoping I can manage well in my little 2x2x5 tent with a scrog net. Thanks to everyone that helped me through this. This is an awesome platform with some really terrific people!
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Week 13. Harvest
4 years ago
Happy Harvest Day!
Rated
8/10
Rated
Easy grow especially for a first timer. Only now curing so don't know how it will taste.
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Spent 92 days
Ger Veg Flo Har
58 g
Bud dry weight per plant
1
Plants
0.19
Grow Room size
Easy
Difficulty
Positive effects
Hungry, Relaxed
Positive effects
Negative effects
Dry mouth
Negative effects
Taste
Flowery, Nutty, Woody
Taste
Sleepy
Energy
Indica
Hybrid
Sativa

Height
Day air temperature
Air humidity
PH
Light schedule
Night air temperature
Pot size
Lamp distance
Good overall experience for being a first time grower. Minimal issues. Plant was always healthy using Adv. Nutrients.
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Ferenc
Ferenccommentedweek 74 years ago
Happy Flowering @Tracie67
Gr8grow
Gr8growcommentedweek 24 years ago
Looks great dude! Great tight nodes, healthy :)
Ferenc
Ferenccommentedweek 134 years ago
Enjoy! @Tracie67
CachimboDaPaz
CachimboDaPazcommentedweek 94 years ago
Looking so good brother. Good luck with your grow Happy New Year and keep it lit. God Bless You
Charliepugdog
Charliepugdogcommentedweek 124 years ago
Good luck with the rest of the grow
Charliepugdog
Charliepugdogcommented4 years ago
@Tracie67, your welcome
Tracie67
Tracie67commented4 years ago
@@Charliepugdog, Thanks for your offer of help. Just getting ready to post this weeks update but I put her in the dark last night for 48hrs before chop. She looks like she's ready to go. Will start plant #2 as soon as she's finished drying; hope you don't mind if I ask questions about the next one! I plan on trying a photo with topping/lst and scrog in my little 2x2 tent…..gonna need help for sure!!
Clutch
Clutchcommentedweek 104 years ago
Looks fantastic. Very nice grow. Make sure to flush long enough (10-14 days) and harvest when she's dried out after a few days whitout water. Can only add more to the flavor. Keep up the good work 😉
Clutch
Clutchcommented4 years ago
@Tracie67, yes whitout water for a few days. And 48 hours of dark is perfect.
Tracie67
Tracie67commented4 years ago
Thanks for your encouraging words. Just to clarify....you mean dried out without water, correct? Should I give it 24-48 hours of dark before I harvest?
Clutch
Clutchcommentedweek 134 years ago
Hope this week went well for u. Curious for the outcome 😁 Gonna follow along with ur next grow too. Scroggin is in my to do list for a long time😊
Tracie67
Tracie67commented4 years ago
@Clutch, Hi!! This week has gone fine. She's been in the tent drying at approx. 65 degrees/55% humidity since last Thursday night. Some smaller buds will be ready soon but the bigger stuff will be a bit longer. I'm hoping to get a new one started this weekend or early next week. Look forward to you coming along for the ride cuz it's definitely going to be a different kind of grow for me. I'm hoping my scrog net will work, otherwise it'll just be topping and lst. Cheers!
Budmarley2221
Budmarley2221commentedweek 84 years ago
Looking good bro keep the ties on till hstvest keep her in place bro
Tracie67
Tracie67commented4 years ago
@Budmarley2221, Thanks, will do! Happy New Year.
heizen
heizencommentedweek 64 years ago
Nice grow mate, plants are looking good, keep it up, imma follow this one upclose.
Tracie67
Tracie67commented4 years ago
@heizen, thank you so much. This is an awesome platform with so many experienced growers. Lots to learn!!
Omahoney_Canna_Thusiast
Omahoney_Canna_Thusiastcommentedweek 24 years ago
Whenever the soil is dry enough that it might start to pull away from the side of the pot you should give her a drink. Don't wanna dehydrate her too much but it is better than over-watering. Great job! ~~~~~~ !!!
Tracie67
Tracie67commented4 years ago
@Omahoney_Canna_Thusiast, appreciate the advice, I’m always afraid of overwatering. Had a really good growing week with flowers starting. Posting an update tomorrow.
DreamOn
DreamOncommentedweek 14 years ago
Good luck with the grow mate! 🌱😎
Tracie67
Tracie67commented4 years ago
@DreamOn, thanks so much! Say a little prayer to the cannabis gods for me 👍🏻✌️🏻
Gr8grow
Gr8growcommentedweek 134 years ago
Looking really good!
Charliepugdog
Charliepugdogcommentedweek 124 years ago
Beautiful flowers 💐
Charliepugdog
Charliepugdogcommentedweek 124 years ago
I'm here to help if needed in the future buddy
Smokwiri
Smokwiricommentedweek 104 years ago
Plant looks sweet, keep up the good worx👌
Cabbanis
Cabbaniscommentedweek 94 years ago
What a solid unit! Good job.
CachimboDaPaz
CachimboDaPazcommentedweek 84 years ago
She's looking so good brother. Good luck with your grow Happy Holidays and keep it lit. God Bless You
Inganjawetrust
Inganjawetrustcommentedweek 74 years ago
You are off to a very nice start there 🌱 good luck the rest of the way ✌️
Stonerd
Stonerdcommentedweek 74 years ago
Plant looking beautiful and healthy!! You're doing amazing for first grow so just keep doing what you're doing! just make sure you give her a balanced nutrient diet and you're golden! Good luck and happy growing :)
Clutch
Clutchcommentedweek 54 years ago
Before u put in extra nutrients check the Ph. Could be the reason for leaves problems. Make sure it's in the right range before adding more.
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