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Will the green cups i'm using be enough to pr...
CRiSPrGrow
started grow question 6y ago
Will the green cups i'm using be enough to prevent light from reaching the roots?
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Week 2
Techniques. Defoliation
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DILLIGAF
answered grow question 6y ago
Maybe but if you are uncertain you can wrap in black tape or put in a can cooler as Silky suggested
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Ga4rd2en0er
This is my first dutch bucket run and my reservoir pH is rising quite a bit daily. I pH down to 5.8 to 6.0 and within 24hrs it's back up to 6.6 6.7. Rinse and repeat. Is this normal or is something out of whack. I know pH will drift a little in a hydro system but this much?
Week 4
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
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RastaMouse
about 10% of my nodes are turning orangey brown like they supposed too. but still small ish buds. do i start flush or wait another week or??
Week 12
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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Ixxtabb
I'm considering topping her today, and was wondering if it's a good time for it. Is there any advantage/disadvantage to wait a bit longer? She seems to be quite healthy and growing noticeably every day. I'm in no rush at all, just hoping for best results as a first grow. Thanks!
Week 4
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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Johnnyb__blazin
Today I gave my plants a watering with half the recommended feeding and in was 760ppm and I got 2800 ppm in the runoff???? No burnt tips and they seem to be growing
Week 5
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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belikewaterh20
So #2 is starting to show amber trichomes but #1 isnt in that stage yet. Should i harvest #2 when ready or can i wait until #1 is also ready and harvest together? Is it bad to harvest late? My plan was to hang them both in the tent to dry.
Week 14
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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flo_420
MAINLINING NEWBIE: how am I doing so far?
how does my main-line training look so far? it's my first time solo growing, so constructive input is welcome and appreciated thanks! ๐๐ซ
Week 4
Techniques. Topping
Techniques. Main-lining
Techniques. Defoliation
4y ago
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Frosty_farm
Is it ok to defoliate some fan leaves from Auto flower plants? If not please give me some suggestions. Thank you.
Week 4
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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GrowLawyer94
Hey Guys! Iโm doing two autos - Runtz Auto by Zamnesia. Currently entering the 3 week. They have precisely 15 days from seed. What do you think of topping? Or half topping? Regardless, i found some different answers, positive and negative about this method of training.
Techniques. Topping
Techniques. Defoliation
5y ago
1
1
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EZMOKE
Defoliation/ Trimming
When and how much to defoliate / Trim? How much do you defoliate / trim before sending to flower? Thinking about doing a pre trim / defoliate on these girls down low help them fill the net and another before flower
Week 7
Techniques. Defoliation
3y ago
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JerMeds
What are the chances that an autoflower not autoflower? I have grown 16 autos and 3 of them have not auto flowered, Is this normal?
Week 8
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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FTZNFCKR
I planned to harvest my dwarfs in 2 or 3 days what do you guys think? And whats with my AK's, do you think i can harvest them with the dwarfs together? read the comments from the pics for more info!
Week 9
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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Green_Friends_Inc
Don't plan on topping. Someone want to talk me into it? Just weigh out some pros and cons; and I'll pick the most informative and relevant answer, and maybe even change my mind. ๐๐
Week 6
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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STAYINGONMYMAINCBATORUNTWO
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Week 3
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
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GrowingisFunkO
I am still a few weeks from harvest but wondering what experience anyone has with 48 hrs of darkness before harvesting. My last grow, I ended it with 24 hrs of darkness but want opinions on whether the extra 24 hrs is worth it.
Week 14
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
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CBDreamer
Switch to flowering
I did defoliate on day 44, want to switch to flowering on day 49,is it too soon? Do you think is better to wait one week more and start 12/12 on day 56? I'm growing in a little DIY cabinet so I don't want to run out of space with flower stretching. How do you see my little girl?
Week 6
Setup. Strains - Photoperiod
Techniques. Defoliation
3y ago
3
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Certifyed252
Yes hello, I have a question. How do u alter soil PH and keep it between optimal grow range? Seems like no matter the PH of water i put in...the soil always drys closer to 7 or above....which makes me think that I have to physically alter the soil but Idk where i would start.
Week 1
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
4
3
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Kroustiflex
Defoliate or not defoliate ?
Should I defoliate or not ? Pro / cons
Week 9
Techniques. Defoliation
5y ago
1
2
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Tata1
Autoflower defoliation
Is defoliating an auto strain in week 8 too risky or is the plant likely to recover?
Week 8
Techniques. Defoliation
5y ago
2
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NewJackWeed
Defoliation - too heavy handed?
Defoliation OK, or was my hand a little heavy?
Week 14
Techniques. Defoliation
5y ago
3
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kansasscott725
Too much trimming up top?
I read defoliating throughout week 3 of flower is around the last time you should trim. I cleaned up the bottom real well, but Do you think I trimmed too many fan leaves up top? A lot my bud sites have one fan leaves and the nodes under it have none at all?
Week 10
Techniques. Defoliation
5y ago
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