Mar 12th
- Entering week 8 of flower the density of the buds is really growing
- Molasses included in next feed; every third one
Mar 14th,
- The plants look great with continued growth and Buds plumping-up left and right.
- Nearing the end of week 8, in an 18 hour cycle most of its life... I am going to be leaving the Autoflowers in the same tent as the other Photo-period strains, as I move them INTO flower.
Nothing shocking, just a 2 hour decrease in light, every other day, until we hit the 12 hour cycle ~ 6 days. Research says it may extend the grow cycle of the autoflower, by reducing lite at this point in the grow. I am willing to take that risk. Willing to call it a light taper, as the auto finishes its business.
- Water volume is going up w/ each meal. Fed last nite, see how many days we get between feeds. (4 is the target this time; then 50% volume and a 2-day wait for next big feed)
- once in a 14 hour schedule (fri) the UV-B lite will be hung over the MauiWowie for the last couple weeks of it’s run @ about 4 hrs per day ( 2x2hrs )
- my impression is that the uv-b with a 3100k lamp (desert rating), added extra Trichomes and flavour to the last batch it was used on (see Panama x Malawi)
** FLUSH targeted for the End of week 9 **
Mar 17th
- plants fed as above;
Tds = 980ppm
- back in their own tent mainly for climate control; lower temp and humidity. No issues with 22c @ 45% R.H.
- UV-B lite will see 3 hours of use each night from here on in; 2 sessions @ 1.5hrs apiece
- these buds are really picking-up a fragrance and getting super sticky while bulking up.
Amazing progress in the last week !! I am seeing this project take on some new energy as the Maui Wowie is definitely finishing strong
Mar 19th
- this plant is really stuffing the buds the last week. the plant is producing some really solid growth and density to buds.
- week 8 coming to a close. hoping the plant sees a really quiet week leading up to the Flush on Fri/Saturday Mar 26/27th...
When planting seeds directly to soil, Is it necessary to re-pot them into medium-sized containers... or does it make any sense to go directly to larger, final pot?
With autos I think it’s best to go straight from your starter pot into your final chosen pot size. Potting up multiple times is better suited to normal photoperiod type plants.
The reason for this is minimal transplant shock slowing growth and not inhibiting its root growth.
Happy growing buddy👍
@Mrs_Larimar, thanks again, I had lost track of How Much assistance I had provided to the plants, until I started pulling Wires & bamboo.
it makes perfect sense to have delayed full ripening a couple of weeks. First auto-grow, I appreciate the words leading to patient actions
@Roberts, fyi in my 40th year of appreciation… and 3rd as a grower. Lol so there is a bit of a database. But its beautiful that there are so many actual resources. questions = answers.
Man, what a beautiful harvest! I am new to all and on my first indoor grow. Autos are something I want to try. I found you by search for Beaver Seeds. I am an outdoor gardener, not cannabis, so I am familiar with seed quality. Beaver seeds genetics appear to be very good. Dude, you make me impatient with my garden. You do a wonderful job my friend! Thank you for the pictures and the detailed explanation and notes. Diaries like yours... help beginners like me. Thanks!
@Wyregrasser, Hey! you just made my day. Thanks for digging around and so happy you found something to chew-on.
This site is great, people will share facts and we all love the same things. I’m still learning daily…