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Day 1
Had issues with the glass of water method but saying this I did not have the water at the right temperature (22c) after 72hrs moved to the paper towel method
-put seed into paper towel
-used ziplock bag and added plain water
-thermostat inserted into ziplock bag
-ziplock bag put between two plates
thermostat set for 22 degrees Celsius
-Germination 24hrs later-
Transplant to 2 litre pot Filled with normal potting soil then put back onto heating tray set at 22 degrees Celsius
Room temp fluctuations due to climate, downward 16 degrees Celsius and upwards 30 degrees Celsius inside grow area. Reverse cycle aircon in use but extreme weather swings.
Day 2
Humidity
- Humidity was around 54% in grow tent but I need 85 to 100% humidity, so I’ve cut a coke bottle in half with small holes in the bottom. Inside the makeshift humidity dome it sat at around 21.8 degrees Celsius and 98% humidity. Perfect
- Also the potting soil was all but dry, so I used a spay bottle with plain tap water to moisten the soil. I have used a small plate for any runoff. When I see the runoff it’s when I know it’s time to stop watering. I’m watering the soil ever 2 days.
Day 3
Only difference from today from yesterday was that I lowered the 30w LED light to around 5inches, due too lack of heat (17 degrees Celsius) inside grow room & turned off the inline extraction fan to trap so extra warmth. Trying for 22 degrees Celsius.
She has only just begun growing and to transplant her now would cause immense stress. You have enough room in that pot for 3-4 weeks growth. Wait until she has 4-8 leaves/nodes. Also, she does not need any type of cover, only cuttings/clones need extra humidity due to not having any roots. Your plant will grow fastest if you don't cut any leaves off/defoliate. Each healthy green leaf you remove will reduce your plants capacity to produce energy, slowing growth and resulting in smaller plants too. Defoliation as an idea should have died out with the dinosaurs as it provides no benefit to your plant, only detrimental trauma .So, please don't be tempted by the dinosaurs, all plants need maximum leaves for maximum energy production and for maximum growth. It is plant science 101. Try to only remove yellow leaves, for by the time they are yellow, they have served their purpose. I have been growing for 35+ years and have yet to see any plant that gets rid of its healthy green leaves. Yellow leaves yes, but not green leaves. If you are keen, check out some of my diaries to see how plants grow without ever having had even one healthy green leaf removed, just as mother nature intended. Sorry for the de-leaf rant, I just can't help myself at times!
Hope this helps.,,... Organoman.
P.S. - what is that black wire going into the pot??
I don’t know what I’ve done, but she hasn’t put weight on and is yellow in colour. I’ve added some liquid seaweed seasoul to the water the last 2 waterings with some improvement in colour. Anyone has some advice I’ll take it!
Transplanted Christmas Eve to cannoballs with success.. 400 ppm nutrients in the water. She’s finally putting on some weight again!
Day 30
PH level was at 7.0 so adjusted it with PH down to 6.0
Tested water after seeing some lower leafs with a yellowish colour
Day 33
The big move happened today to a 30lt pot with cannoballs and a nutrient level of 1050 and a PH of 6.1
Lower stem near the root system was very thin so buried the plant a little deeper than I would like.
Day 34
After testing the nutrients solution the PH level has moved up to 7.3 used PH DOWN to 6.0
Probably because you are yo-yoing your ph ha ha. It's a yo-yo yo. . I did it when I was first growing hydro. one day I'd be adding ph up the next I'd be adding ph down. constantly chasing the PH.. Less is more.. Let it settle and use water to raise the ph where possible.. Also use like 0.1 ml. Give it a good stir and wait to check it Give it a half hour to stabilize and be patient with it. Rates of transpiration will affect PH but if your plants are small chances are if your ph is going up and down it's from something you are doing. Or possibly a bacteria issue. But usually PH is relatively stable in smaller plants. Ie. I don't do daily check on ph until they get bigger. And on a side note "ph perfect" is bs it's just loaded up with Ph buffers beforehand and is counter productive to given growing environments and conditions.
Day 39
Some leaves are yellowing at the base of the plant
PH 6.3
Nutrients 1050
Will bring nuts back to 900
Day 41
PH was at 7.0 adjusted to 5.8
Day 42
PH was at 6.4 adjusted to 5.8
Nutrients at 950 PPM
Day 43
Added 4.5m of PH down from PH 6.3 to 5.8
Day 45
PH was at 6.6 adjusted back to 5.8
Nutrients at 950PPM
Decided on topping hopefully tomorrow, I say “hopefully’’ because the nodes are growing so close together I can’t tell one from the other apart!
Day 46
1st topping
Low Stress Training (LST) me highly stressed!
WISH ME LUCK!
Day 47
Slight smell present, but at this stage it most likely from topping so will not be updating the smell meter
PH was at 6.2 so ph downed 2mil to 5.8
Added picture hangers to lower light guard for low stress training (LST)
Fun fact, Bill G named his computer company micro soft
Day 48
PH at 6.1
1000PPM
Day 52
PH 6.0
1000PPM
Leaf Tucking and extra LST
Damn FIM the top collar...
Day 53
Tucking tucking tucking
LST LST LST
temperature is 32 degrees outside so aircon booted up. I’ve got 3 separate lights in the tent 30w 80w 180w all led.
Turned off the 180w because of the heat it produces while waiting on the aircon to do its job
Day 54
Same as yesterday but 39 degrees... Praying my power does go out as my generator can’t run my aircon!
Day 59
Ppm creeped up to 1250 with some discolouration of the lower leaves, flushed with plain water then re adjusted the nutrients level back to 1000ppm. Added half flower nutrients with half vegetive nutrients.
PH 5.9
Did some light deforestation and heavy low stress training and will repeat in a week or so going into the flowering stage
Day 62
Added 5ml of Cal Bloom
Want all the flowers spread out so lots of LST (low stress training) but at this point I reckon it’s probably medium stress training. Wanted a sea of green but found out you need more than one plant..
All 3 lights will be switched on today so will be watching closely
Day 64
Most likely the last deforestation before she begins the flowering stage
Day 69
Had some burning on some of the top leaves so moved the lights up to 50cm
Moved the collars around so the new tops would grab some extra light
Day 70
Reduced the TDS/PPM down to 950 using tap water.
Used 2mil of Ph down due too a high Ph in water
Hi there,not recommend to defoliate if there isn’t a good reason to do.Like do some defoliation to lower down tent humidity,to make a good air flow if too bushy.Defoliate some leaves If they are damaged or shaded below the canopy.May be some lollipopping if there are too many popcorn buds underneath.Other than those, shouldn’t do.Those fan leaves are acting like extra sources of energy for plants. Also you shouldn’t stress the plant anymore and let her grow happily until harvest.Happy Growing... ✌️
I don't know if you grow better buds or a better beard. Far as growth to be expected to many variables to predict that. Obviously you will have a good harvest.
Hi there, If you want to boost the bud growth, it’s the best time.You can start using some booster like PK booster, Overdrive, etc.You can use for about two to three weeks.Then reduce on nutrient and wait for good time to harvest.Flushing or not is your choice.Happy growing... ✌️
Defoliated far into the flowering period so probably put her a week or two late off harvest. And also purchased 2 Mars TS 1000 Quantum LED and
House & Garden Top Booster 1L, arriving mid week.
Day 105
Started using 2x Mars TS 1000
Day 106
Added 9ml of top booster to 10lt of water
Day 109
Clear and milky 98% amber 2%
Your still looking pretty white on pistols. Get a jewelers loupe and watch the trichromes. But I'd say your still a few weeks. And you need to add more weight. I start adding late bloom nutes when white hairs are about 10 % orange.
Nice looking plant.
Photo’s really don’t do it any justice, basically looking like it’s snowed white crystals in my grow room and the smell has a 40ft radius. Also she drinks like a fish with a 3 litre a day habit even though it’s been quite mild. 25 degrees down too 15 at night. Lights running from noon to midnight
SirTucksAlot
