๐ฑ Day 57 - Start of the Second-to-Last Flowering Week ๐ฑ
Hello, Grow Friends!
Today marks the start of the second-to-last flowering weekโWeek 9 overall, and Week 5 of flowering. ๐ฟ Iโm getting more and more excited as my first grow nears its end. As I approach harvest, Iโve decided, based on my research, to stop feeding nutrients and stick to just pH-adjusted water for the final two weeks. ๐งโ๏ธ
Watering Routine:
Iโll keep the same watering scheduleโ1 liter every two days, which is about 10% of the pot volume. ๐ฑ๐ง This should be enough to flush out the remaining nutrients, ensuring a clean finish for the plant.
Temperature & Humidity:
The temperature remains stable between 19-23ยฐC, which I believe is ideal for this stage of the grow. ๐ก๏ธ๐ No more high temperatures to worry about! The humidity is fluctuating between 45-58%, and Iโm keeping a close eye on it to stay below 60%. ๐ง๐ Everything seems on track for now. ๐ฟ
Plant Health & Growth:
The plant still looks very healthy overall. ๐ฑ๐ช However, Iโve noticed that in the past three days, there havenโt been any visible changes in the size of the buds. ๐ค It could just be that Iโm not seeing the growth clearly, but the only noticeable change is the daily opening of new flower calyxes. ๐ธ
Harvest Preparation:
Iโm already getting my equipment ready for drying after harvest. ๐ ๏ธ Once itโs time to cut, Iโll be hanging the plant to dry for the first 10 days. ๐ฟโ๏ธ I want to make sure everything is set for a smooth drying process.
Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, daily photos of the plant will be posted! ๐ธ๐ฑ
Day 62 - Last-Minute Decisions with Urgent Changes ๐ฑ
Hello, my grow friends! Due to the trichome pictures I took on Day 61โwhich you can check out tooโIโve made an unexpected decision to harvest my plant a bit earlier than planned and make some changes.
๐ฟ Watering and Flushing:
The last time I watered was on Day 61, using all the usual nutrients at the doses I mentioned before. But after seeing the trichome pictures, I decided to start a light flush today. I gave the plant 4 liters of plain water to begin flushing and will now only water lightly on Day 64. After that, no more water until harvest on Day 67.
๐ Dark Period:
From Day 66 to Day 67, I plan to keep the plant in darkness. Iโm not entirely sure if this will make a difference, but Iโm curious to try it out.
โ๏ธ Defoliation:
The plant is doing well, and Iโve done a thorough defoliation. I removed all leaves that arenโt sugar leaves or directly attached to the buds to improve air circulation and reduce the risk of mold as I approach the end of the grow.
๐ญ Trimming Decisions:
Iโm still undecided about whether to do a wet trim or a dry trim. Based on what Iโve read, especially regarding the yield from trim, Iโm leaning towards dry trimming, as it might give me more usable trim material.
I can feel the plant entering its final phase, and Iโm getting really excited about the results and what the next few days will bring. Remember, I post a video update every day. If you have any tips or suggestions, Iโd love to hear them!
Until next time! ๐ฑ