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Good growth this week, finally done all my topping. Plants exploded with growth after I stopped topping them. Last week before I switch them to flowering. Plants are all really healthy, no deficiencies and have great color.
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Jour42 defolliation and LST Jour45 defolliation Jour47 arrosage avec de l'eau ph6.3 à laquelle j'ajoute 1ml par litre d'eau de topmax biobizz La plante entre maintenant en floraison c'est donc le début du stretch Explication en anglais (Stretch explanations more) EXPOSURE TO LIGHT One of the main culprits in abnormal stretching of cannabis plants is the lack of light. Plants that are too far from an adequate light source will respond by accelerating stem growth in order to get closer to the lamp themselves. Especially when there are many other plants. A lack of lighting can easily cause overcrowding in a growing chamber, reducing the steady progression of your crop and the distance ratio between your bulbs and your plants. To address this problem, be sure to provide enough light to your plants to prevent stem growth. At the same time, you should not position your lights too close to your plants either since this would also result in an over-stretching of the stems and in some cases, the loss of your crop. In addition to the distance between the light source and the plant, the type of light you will use also affects the size of the stretching of your crop. The orange and red lights encourage stretching and result in thinner, larger stems. And conversely, blue light stimulates a growth of thicker stems and a smaller size. When a species is ready to enter the vegetative phase and undergo its most drastic stretching period, metal halide lamps can be used to deter far too long stems. THE HEAT Heat is another essential element that can determine the stretch size of your plants during vegetation. Temperatures above 27 degrees push the stems to lengthen more and more and will propel the potential of sativas to push as high as possible. Heat lamps that are positioned too close to plants create an intolerable environment that will grow large, soft plants that will potentially wobble until they fall and lose flowers in its fall. OTHER CAUSES OF STRETCHING There are multiple variables that can lead to the stretching of plants beyond what could normally be expected of the plant. Environmental stressors resulting from transplantation (when a plant passes from one pot to another) can cause the plant to return to shock. This will eventually trigger a reaction causing a stretch. Cannabis plants that are not grown in decent conditions or do not receive enough nutrients will respond in a variety of ways and this includes stretching. Crops that are not spaced far enough apart are likely to stretch to sting the light to other plants. Due to extreme proximity, the plants will fight among themselves to reach the light, forcing them to expand as much as possible throughout the crop. HOW TO CONTROL STRETCHING DURING FLOWERING Stretching during flowering, you guessed it, takes place when you move your plants from the vegetation stage to the flowering stage. This is a completely normal reaction, as your plants are preparing to bear the weight of their heads. Stretching of a plant at the beginning of flowering varies widely; some plants can double in height while others grow only a few centimetres. There are, however, two main variables that can give you at least an idea of how your plants are stretching during flowering, and how much. Here are these two variables: Variety: Genetics has the greatest impact on the size of your plant. In general, sativa varieties stretch more than indicas and tend to develop long, slender stems. Light: Some lights, such as HPS, are more likely to encourage stretching. In addition, great distances between your canopy and your lights will cause the plants to stretch as they try to get closer to the light source. Stretching during flowering usually lasts the first two weeks of the phase. To minimize stretching, keep your lights between 10 (for CFL) and 30 centimetres (for HID) of your canopy. Finally, choose indica varieties if you have a smaller growing space. HOW TO AVOID STRETCHING In many cases, you can expect your cannabis plants to stretch during the flowering phase. Keeping that in mind helps to make a plan in case your species ends up growing much more than you could have imagined. If the information is available, get information on the standard size of your species and compare it to the size of your growing space taking into account the necessary distances between the bulbs and the plants. TRAFFIC While outdoor crop operations benefit from natural air to naturally limit stretching, indoor crops must assume the maintenance of air circulation within a confined space. Basic ventilation is enough to help the cannabis stems strengthen and become thicker rather than too high. In this way, the plants continue to grow vigorously without reaching heights and at the same time, your tolerance ceiling. MANUAL INTERVENTION For growers who want to get their hands dirty, there are physical procedures that can be done to reduce stretching. Similar to the natural effect that the wind has on cannabis plants, manually bending the leaves and stems will cause tiny cracks in the plant's tissues that will cause the plant to focus on regenerating its wounds instead of its vertical growth. THE TOPPING Topping is a form of manual intervention on cannabis to influence its performance, shape or size. In essence, topping is a process in which a new node is cut, growing from the plant to reduce its size and create a "v"-shaped notch that will eventually form two heads. Topping may be an effective measure to combat stretching, but it is important not to do so when the flowering phase begins. In most cases, an abnormal stretch of cannabis plants will not completely destroy your crop. In fact, stretching can indeed help increase your performance. For growers with a growing operation large enough to contain tall plants, stretching can increase the total yield of a species with more vertical space for head formation. In both cases, stretching can easily be planned in advance and there are multiple solutions to help you with this problem which is all too common. May the force be with you 💪
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Week 6 and another feeding bumping up the PPM to 1250 ph. 5.8 3 of the 5 are about where I expected them, Think Different is really dense not a lot of stretch on that one. Baby Blue Dream is in ICU for the most part. I laid off the food and water until it dry's out a bit more. Takeaways this week... This is my 1st attempt at autos and 5 different strains at that. A lot of opportunities for learning here. watering feeding transplanting all play into my current results. The Green Buzz nutrients are amazing the sample kit I got is just enough for the 6 autos. I should finish all of them by the end of the grow the size of the bottles were just the perfect amounts for each phase VEG, TRANS & FLOWER with regular watering's as needed in-between feedings. looking forward to some more stretch and filling in the Scrog. I just gave it a 2 gallon flush of PH 6.p water in each pot the remainder in the pan was wicked up the next day hoping for more roots to spread. Until next week Merry Christmas to all and the GW Staff.😇
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i'm just in love with what my babies !!! Everything is going pretty well, the girls are doing well and they are recovering step by step their green and beautiful color ! I'm just kinda scared with my girl scout cookie on the middle left... turning kinda brown. I'm waiting the next week like a child. Love guys <3
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Macht Momentan sehr langsame vortschritte des es sehr kalt ist und viel regnet
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What a happy girl! Have added no nutes yet and letting the soil do the work for now (NFTG4+extra perlite). I have done a second dosing of malted barley that was hand ground and dusted before watering. Seems to enjoy the soil and light so far. Wish I could get temps up reliably but the electric heater had temp swings that were going to cause issues, so she's gonna live in the 68-72 day time and 64 nighttime for now Also! Wanted to include a short video of her dancing in the wind😊
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Day 36 LST complete yesterday, side branches are tied down For this plant, I am letting it grow straight up like I grew Fastbuds Bruce Banner This looks very much like Bruce Banner which is very exciting because Bruce Banner still remains tied with Pineapple Express for the most face melting autos ive ever grown PPM are very low, I will be only tripart, there is enough Silicate sediment, and Cal Mag in the pool, leafs are very green The plant is showing its female sex organs, and is approaching the flowering stage Day 37 Expansive growth everywhere The pool will be changed tomorro for pre-flowering nutrients Day 38 Pre-flowering nutrients are installed, all is looking well posted a video for the week her leaves are very thick and mature. The leaves on the stem, the large fan leafs, have the hardest stems ive felt on an autoflower. This is certainly a new generation of Autos from 2 years ago, the smell is becoming very nice Day 39 I removed some more bottom brush from the plant, all those runt limbs that will only be larf are gone. I also removed one of the first limbs that was a runt. This strain loves to be pruned, this is its 2nd bottom clear out and she always comes back with so much growth, now the top colas can all form nicely without the bottom waste DWC very healthy, she is drinking about 3 litres a day right now I am using a 1/2 strength pre-flower blend. It's the TA bottle measurements just cut in half. Ive purposely not let this one go above 800ppm due to Fastbuds advice that this one is particularly sensitive to nutrients. Day 40 Growth explosion, everywhere has expanded The leafs are very mature, slender Sativa traits Uploaded some macro shots of the preflowers, they are very healthy Day 41 Everything is going well, she is growing fast Day 42 Huge increase in growth overnight, and she is drinking about 3 litres a day right now This is thepreflower stretch phase
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Bravo, I am surprised by the fast buds 420, quality seems Both are 46 days old Gorilla Zkittlez Auto And Gorilla Cookies FF let's see what happens next week 🌲🌱💚🌵🌧️🌦️
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She’s in the small tent now with the more mature PT plant. Once I harvest the PT, this big girl will get the entire 2x3 tent. I think she will fill in nicely and has shown lots of vigor. Nice even tops for the most part with a few smaller branches straggling behind. The PT is almost ready to chop and then it’s this one’s time to shine. I haven’t been feeding her heavily, I may up her nutes soon. The other white widow clone in the larger tent was lollipopped as well as monster cropped like this one was so I’m excited to compare the two techniques side by side to see which buds I like better. I selectively crossed all female strains with my male plant who is in a separate room from the girls. Branches marked with a green tie are pollinated. The male was originally in the tent these girls are in so I’m hoping I removed him in time. If not I may have some random seeds in these buds. I did spray the tent down between plants but I’m unsure if water really renders pollen unviable. Regardless, seeds are a good thing... all these girls are in flower because it is my last grow. Here’s to hoping I get decent bud and some neat seeds for the future whenever I am able to grow again. 🌱👩‍🌾🏼
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Bueno ya creo que para la próxima semana estás nenas estaran listas para cortar, ya llevamos 1 semana con solo agua y final flus
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BIPLANE IS ALREADY FLYING !!! SEE YOU SOON MEXICO
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Hello growers and tokers! 👋 👩‍🌾 🧑‍🌾.🔥💨 There has been much change this week!! First there was a big defoliation done, I cleaned the bottom of the plants. All the growth that wouldn't amount to anything because the light doesn't penetrate that low. Also took off the biggest fan leaves to give more room for light. Then finally switched to 12/12.. After just 36 hours after the defoliation there was a major change. New growth everywhere, colas started stretching upwards fast. By far the tallest girls in the tent. Her colas are stacking up nice and tight if she keeps that up we'll have some nice dense colas. 😁 Great reaction to the defoliation and 12/12 switch. I'm still watering every other day, After the defoliation I watered with only Enzymes 2ml/L to clean the roots a bit then started with the nutrientes again. I dropped the amount of grow nutrients from 3ml/L to 1ml/L and started adding bloom nutrientes 2ml/L for now. I'll slowly be upping the bloom nutrientes and after week 2 I'll no longer add grow nutrients. That's it for this week. Stay tuned to see how they flower. Stay safe!
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July 17 - another topping session! ✂️✂️✂️ July 19 - Little defoliation 💚
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🌟 Welcome to the TrolMaster Chronicles: Seed to Harvest Adventure! 1st run🌟 Hey, Grow Fam! It’s DogDoctor here, and I’m thrilled to kick off this exciting new series with you. Today marks the beginning of our journey through the TrolMaster sponsorship, and we’re diving right into the heart of the action with germination and unboxing. 🌱✨ We’re starting strong with the Germination Station by @thecannakan, a game-changer for this process. I’ll be showing you all the details as we delve deep into every aspect of our grow adventure. Here’s today’s lineup for the germination extravaganza: 1️⃣ Mandarin Squeeze - Terpyz Mutant Genetics. 🌈 One seed germinated. 2️⃣ Punch Pie RQS and Tyson 2.0 Genetics. 🍰 One seed germinated. 3️⃣ RS11 by Kannabia Seeds. 🚀 One seed germinated. 4️⃣ Green Papaya by Super Sativa Seed Club. 🍍 Tester unreleased seed, one germinated. 5️⃣ Gorilla Mellon by Fast Buds. 🍉 Two seeds, one germinated (the first one didn’t make it). 6️⃣ Tropical Smoothies - Tried all seeds from the pack, but unfortunately, none germinated. 🌴 We’re also using the complete organic mineral line from @aptusholland, which includes top-notch nutrients to ensure our plants get the best start possible. 🌿✨ Plus, we’ve got the new ProMix Mycorrhizae soil, which will help create a thriving root environment. 🌱 Throughout this journey, I’ll be breaking down every step, sharing tips, and keeping it real with both the successes and challenges. I’m excited to share this adventure with you, and there’s so much more to come! For more in-depth coverage and exclusive content, make sure to check out my YouTube channel and subscribe—where you’ll find full video breakdowns, detailed insights, and more. 🌟🎥 Follow me on Instagram for additional exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes peeks that you won’t find anywhere else! 📸✨ Your support means the world to me, and I can’t wait to have you along for every step of this amazing journey. Let’s grow together and make some magic happen! #TrolMasterChronicles #SeedToHarvest #GrowDiaries #GrowJourney #TrolMaster #TheCannakan #GrowLife #PlantAdventure #HighFrequency #PositiveVibes #GrowWithMe #SubscribeNow #ExclusiveContent #AptusHolland #ProMixMycorrhizae P.S. 🌟💚 I want to take a moment to express just how honored and grateful I am to be the first TrolMaster Maverick. This opportunity is a dream come true, and I’m beyond excited to embark on this journey with all of you. Being a part of this incredible community and pushing the boundaries of indoor horticulture with TrolMaster and ThinkGrowLED is a privilege I don’t take lightly. 🙌 A massive shoutout and thank you to the entire TrolMaster and ThinkGrow team for believing in me and supporting this adventure. Your trust and support mean the world to me, and I promise to give it my all to make this journey as amazing as possible. 🌟🙏 Thank you, Grow Fam, for being here from the start. Your encouragement and enthusiasm fuel my passion and make every step of this journey worth it. Here’s to making magic happen together and to many more incredible milestones ahead. Let’s grow, learn, and shine! 🌱✨ With all my heart,Growers Love and thank you. 💚 #FirstMaverick #TrolMasterFamily #ThinkGrowLED #GratefulHeart #GrowTogether #MakingMagic Lets Play a game , FB Gorilla Melon Jump in to the future, can you guess the week ? Let me know in the comments before we get there , this is just for fun Lets Grow 💚💚💚 Growers Love everyone 💚💚💚
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En esta semana aún se ven muy poco sus flores, y sigue el amarillo de sus hojas. Logre corregirlos agregando más fertilizantes orgánicos al agua de riego, pero aún no es suficiente. 21 de junio les puse un scrog, solo con un cordel de cáñamo para mejorar la entrada de luz y ahorrarme el trabajo de abrir cada rama de forma individual. También agregue humus sólido y pulverice la planta con calmag, activera y alg a mic. Para mejorar la deficiencia y hojas amarillas. Me queda hacer una defoliación de la parte baja y superior.
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💩Holy Crap Growmies We Are Back💩 Well growmies we are 56 days in and everything is going as good as it can👌 Afraid she's had some major issues but that's just how it goes folks 😉 she's definitely on the mend 👈 👉 Shes a short chunky little plant 👈 We got some very pretty colors😍 👌 She's got some odd colors kinda like tiger leafing,😉 Lights being readjusted and chart updated .........👍 Even with early major issues due to the soil/medium she's come a long way 👈 👉I used NutriNPK for nutrients for my grows and welcome anyone to give them a try .👈 👉 www.nutrinpk.com 👈 NutriNPK Cal MAG 14-0-14 NutriNPK Grow 28-14-14 NutriNPK Bloom 8-20-30 NutriNPK Bloom Booster 0-52-34 I GOT MULTIPLE DIARIES ON THE GO 😱 please check them out 😎 👉THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO GO OVER MY DIARIES 👈