I started the week feeding an NPK ratio of 2-1-2. The Michelangelo started to show some bent tips, so I immediately started to add a more P/K based feed. I am going to try a 1-1-2 NPK ratio for the rest of flower. They all seem pretty stable at around EC 1.3 (PPMs ranging from 630-670) and PH 5.7-6.1. I will add Liquid Karma next week (week 3). Kelp, seabird poop, and fish meal, yum.
I had to add a carbon filter to the tent as they started to get stinky. I picked up the AC Infinity carbon filter. I used the Vivosun before and while it worked great for about 2 years, it was clogged towards the end of my last grow. I didn't realize how restricted the airflow was until I replaced the filter. I also grabbed a new AC Infinity 3 x 3 Tent as my veg tent (really cheap in the US right now, under 100). While I will sing the praise of the Vivosun carbon filter, the 2 x 4 Vivosun tent had a lot of light leaks at the zipper.
Michelangelo - Plat Tangie x Blueberry Cookies by Irie Genetics
Defoliated F10. I normally try and wait until F13-16, but there was transpiration? (water on other fan leaves) so I wanted to thin her out slightly. Looks like I will have a dozen or so tops.
Bakers Delight - Cookies x Sorbet by DNA
I still have 2. I have to kill the small 1 I think. It is not a problem now, but I don't know if that corner will be good for it + they are drinking much more than the other plants. The roots aren't tangled, so I have a couple more days before I have to make my final decision.
Rock Candy Kush - Alien Rock Candy x SFV Bx by Motarebel
I did my happy dance this morning. I am 99% sure I have 2 females. They were taking forever to show their sex. I culled the large male plant 2 days ago. She was huge, thick stems, beautiful leaves. It leads me to believe there are some female gems in these genetics. Luckily I have another pack and maybe that 1 I will clone.
Thanks for stopping by!! ππ
@StunFlower, I've never tried it... I will see if any dispensaries near me have it. I love trying new strains. I know what you mean about wanting to do a plant justice... All theses strains are some of my favorites, so I am paying very close attention to them lol. Alien Rock Candy was my favorite strain I ever bought, so when I saw it crossed with a very strong OG, I had to grow out the Rock Candy Kush.
@Oozle, Looks like you'll have a pretty strong herd after the cull - your ladies are looking great π
I have 'high' hopes for the Pink Kush. Being one of my favourite smokes, I really want to her justice.
@StunFlower, i think only because it gets super dense the way the bud forms, not because it is genetically weaker. If i were confident I could keep my humidity around 40% or less the last couple weeks I wouldn't be as worried.
@StunFlower, It has to be something with my environment/feed that brings out some of these weird "mutations." Could be how rough I am with them early too..
I've gotten buds on fan leaves several different grows and strains now. I attribute that to the liquid karma... kelp supposedly makes that happen.
I am hoping I don't have to bring this 1 to flower as it is a big potential for bud rot.
Looks like all is growing quite good in your hood! Nice that the Rock Candy turned out to be the fairer sex βοΈ Are you going to grow both of them out?
@StunFlower, Thanks. I thought maybe they were growing a little slow, maybe lower temps, but they look healthy.
Yes, I was hoping for 2 Rock Candies, 1 Bakers, and 1 Michelangelo. The non-feminized seeds are always a pain in the ass. I like to pop 5-6 and hope to get 2 females. There are some really interesting stuff that is only available as regular seeds.
The crew is looking great! That Baker's sure is a stretchy beast! Funny you mention her burnt tips on her as I have a bit of that going on with my Pink Kush as well π€ All the best shoe-horning in that extra plant π€
@StunFlower, no, but I wussed out and didn't do it lol. I set the timer, but I just couldn't do it. I will have to test it on a smaller grow.
I've been told it is a practice done regularly by commercial growers to pack on weight and help the plants finish faster. It makes sense I guess. More light = more energy.
There isn't enough time for the plants to reveg and at this stage if there were any intersex traits, there isn't enough time for pollen to actually do much. But I couldn't do it lol. Today will be the last day and then 24 hours of darkness!
@Oozle, Intriguing. I've heard of the darkness period prior to harvest but not the boost of light before hand. I'm keen to see the results. You haven't done this before, have you?
@StunFlower, thanks bud. Giving them a 1-2 days of 18/6 then 24-36 hours of darkness. The extra light is supposed to help them finish quicker and bulk up. we will see. Figure if they look bad or freak out I can just put them to sleep and chop em. Also easier to keep humidity down with the lights on haha.
Your garden is looking wonderful π I didn't realize you had 2 plants in one rez - that cooler must be packed with roots! Wild how much taller the one Bakers plant is.
@StunFlower, Thanks bud! I added 2 pics of the roots. I think I needed a little more air in the res for 2 plants in 1 reservoir... the roots are a little dark, but they seem ok. The tall Bakers topped itself a couple times and had a little fasciation stuff going on that got fixed when it topped itself again, very weird plant. I think I popped off some ball sacks in week 3-4 too, but I haven't seen anymore. I guess I will find out if I got all the pollen sacs if I find seeds when I harvest lol.
@GYOweed, I don't know. I'm not a tester, just growing my own. I know he was looking for testers a few months ago, but testing isn't something that interests me at this time, so I didn't follow up.
Looking great, bud. It looks like youβre in store for a frosty, bountiful harvest as well. That Rock Candy Kush looks like it will be one sweet treat π Happy 420!
You've always got something unique and tasty in those coolers. Glad to hear you and the plants have de-stressed and you're finally showing them some love π
@StunFlower, ha yea, I like some variety, but finally found some strains I want to run again. Humidity is still low, but at least they are getting some air exchange now too. I was probably just as stressed as the plants about their living situation lol.