First time Pineapple Express Auto

@Jaindoh, Thanks! I'm now trying to LST on Day 2 of Week 6 as well, since the main plant was getting significantly higher than the lower tops. I don't know if it is too close to flowering, alas, this is where we are headed!

@dancingshrubbery, and you did it well! you increased your yield by a sizable amount. Diverting vegetative growth into the other colas will really pay off. Looking forward to seeing your results =)

@Jaindoh, hey bro, I think I can help with the curled leaves and burn. Firstly, some phenotypes do this. It’s usually to do with too much light, but also not having the right balance of nutes for the plant to take advantage of the lights. The reason I say this is because you should be able to have your 600w LED 24 inches off the plant with no real issues. Just remember that raising or lowering the LED Just a few cm can drastically change the PPFM, so you really need to get a PAR meter and keep a diary. Also, depending on what brand LED you use, most companies focus their diodes towards the center so their PAR tests look powerful, but if you have a plant directly under it, it will burn. The leaves are also showing signs of nitrogen toxicity as you probably saw some yellowing and though more nitrogen would fix it? If I’m wrong, let me know, but nitrogen more than likely isn’t your issue. It’s CalMag and other small trace nutrients. If you use a full spec LED, then you are going to have to use more CalMag - from day 1. Almost 150%-200% more than normal. This will allow the plant to take advantage of the available photons, without it locking out nitrogen - you already have plenty of nitrogen, it just needs some CalMag so it can use it properly. This is the reason why so many people have issues with LEDs. Just my opinion bro, without seeing everything you’ve done, it’s hard to tell exactly. But it’s only a minor thing, so it won’t make much of a difference - you might just have to flush for a little longer.

@dancingshrubbery The first 2-3 weeks after flower starts (in photos, and roughly in autos IME), until they have little "pom-poms", i call them... they get very rapid vegetative growth. In photos, the plants can double or more in size in that time period. that vigorous growth takes a lot of energy and nutrients. this can cause yellowing on new growth (iron) or older growth (nitrogen). I don't actually see any of that, and had kind of assumed this was what you meant and that you had removed the leaves before photographing. Upon further inspection, I saw what you referred to. Now, the twisted new growth and leaf tips are different. I can't immediately diagnose them, which is odd. They might just be wind burn or high temperature. I've seen pest diagnoses that looked similar, which is alarming. However, not having had those pests myself which ones aren't coming to mind. This is where you get to the stage of making sure all your basics are right so you can rule out certain things. Whether that's heat spikes, humidity, pH of medium/feed, when it comes time to diagnose, knowing your basics are on point is key. I don't see anything out of whack here but I'm not familiar with your nutrients either. Usually this is the guide I use to diagnose, I scrolled through it and nothing jumped out. You might be able to find something I missed, though. https://www.growweedeasy.com/marijuana-symptoms Here is the diagnosis guide: https://www.growweedeasy.com/7-step-remedy

@Jaindoh, am I in the stretch now? How long does it span? I only noticed one weird yellowing leaf by the very base, everything else looks splendid. I see the tips of the very new leaves are curling around, those are the white tips you seen in the pictures. I have no idea why they do that, I initially thought it was light burn.

@dancingshrubbery, np, you're welcome, it's been an interesting diary ;) enjoy the smoke!

@bobo420, Thank you! :) And thanks for the comments during the grow!

@dancingshrubbery, I wouldn't cut them right now. they are still providing the plant with the necessary energy. don't think their is much to worry about.

@dahoola, Thanks! I'll try to follow the Biogrow feeding schedule, but I will definitely look out for any irregularities on the leaves. Do you think I should chop off the light-burnt bottom leaves?

@Horantu, Thank you very much. It was very exciting, we had so much fun growing it.

@Jaindoh, Thanks for the reply. It was all the way up to 29.5c at the peak during the day. I'll see if I can at least reach the temperature as outside the tent.

@bobo420, Thanks, I hope it regains strength over the week.

@dancingshrubbery, nothing much to worry about, if you can increase the humidity that would be ok. Moving the light a bit is ok too until they get some more foliage

@bobo420, Really? I fear for the yellowish colour on the leaves. I think I might have burned it with the lamp. It is a no-name 600w LED lamp, probably from China (I got it used). I'm trying to equip myself with patience though, and just mist the seedling a bit every day.

@dancingshrubbery,so we'll be waiting on the full dry weight and a good smoke report bro

@OutForReal, Thanks. I'm excited to post the pictures of the harvest. I'm waiting untill I can make a full post with dry weight as well.

@Donwea, hey, thanks! I couldn't quite find a large enough amount of amber trichomes. Other than that, I don't really know, could be the light being inferior.

@JasbadSirron, Thanks for all the comments Jasbad! The weak smell is ambient, if I rub or just closely sniff out the bud, it has a very vivid citrus smell. But it is not as apparent as the stuff I can buy. I blame the heatwave.

@Jaindoh, Thanks! I will take that advice to heart and lay off the nutes from now then.

@bobo420, thank you! Already having made mistakes is quite disheartening. But I hope the last pineapple will flourish :) I look forward to comparing my grow to other grows of a similar seed. I see there is a big difference on what growers perceive as Week 1.

@dancingshrubbery,hey mate, great diary. I saw a question regarding the twisted new leaves. I get this in certain strains when they are subject to too many photons - as in your light was a little too close. Best bet is to not overreact and just move the lights up 2 inches. See if the plant reacts positively to it. Realistically, for an auto, you really need to have this dialled in before flowering starts - but again with autos, that’s not exactly easy. I’d personally also plant the seeds directly into the pot you’re gonna finish in. Every day counts with Autos, so popping in a wet paper towel, then transplanting to starter pots (which are terrible for cannabis - use rock wool), then transplanting into actual pots, just takes a week of growth off your plant. Autos literally count the dark periods, so if you don’t maximise each day, including the very first day when you pop, you are just wasting time and you will end up stressing it out and getting bananas. In saying that, your plant looks bloody awesome, albeit a little nitrogen toxic in those top sugar leaves. Keep it up bro, I can’t wait to see it all finished. I’m doing a Pineapple Express Auto now and it’s a strong genetic and a nice mellow high. Good luck! Cheers. Jas.