Perm's Perpetually Peeping Pistil & Plant Parade
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socaljoe
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I split a main stem at the topping point last year on an outdoor plant, just like that. I ended up putting it back together with a zip tie and super glue to be sure it wouldn't split further as the weight went on...worked like a charm.RIU is my first home, so you guys get more than everyone else. My videos here aren't always the exact same as the ones I post other places.
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H.A.F.
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Keep some grafting wax handy. It's like pine sap, safe for the plant, and it can prevent splitting. I do mainlines/manifolds with lots of training, and I have started using it every time I top. Just roll up a little pea sized ball (wet your fingers) and put it on the top and form it around. I also leave about 1/4" to 1/2" of stem when I top for the same reason. If you prune too close they are also likely to split if pulled. Cheers!
Edited - it (and you) will stick to leaves if you aren't careful
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Big Perm
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Gelat.OG (seedsman)
Grab on to something, because this is going to be a fun one.
This is going to be one of the two strains that I run in the first comparison grow. The other is my Purple Urkle.
This seed will be the mother to those plants, as well as the PU clone for those. I'm going to use my living soil, and if this SIP tent turns out good, I'll do two 4x4's with 4 sips in each. When the Sky Lotus is done the games will begin.
Right now this is the line-up:
iLuminar iL8
HGL (4) 84x's
Amare Bar8
HLG 550 v2 Rspec
My current HID lights.
I should be busy on these for the rest of the year, easy. After the first comparison grow I'll have (3) 4x4's available, so I can run three at a time later.
Oh, the iL8 is going in the comp tent, so it's booked until that's over.
Grab on to something, because this is going to be a fun one.
This is going to be one of the two strains that I run in the first comparison grow. The other is my Purple Urkle.
This seed will be the mother to those plants, as well as the PU clone for those. I'm going to use my living soil, and if this SIP tent turns out good, I'll do two 4x4's with 4 sips in each. When the Sky Lotus is done the games will begin.
Right now this is the line-up:
iLuminar iL8
HGL (4) 84x's
Amare Bar8
HLG 550 v2 Rspec
My current HID lights.
I should be busy on these for the rest of the year, easy. After the first comparison grow I'll have (3) 4x4's available, so I can run three at a time later.
Oh, the iL8 is going in the comp tent, so it's booked until that's over.
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Big Perm
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So the HGL's against a 600w, or a 1000w?
Way2-High
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That and @hybridway2 already has the hgl vs hlg so the led vs hid would be interesting.
hybridway2
Amare Shill
Hey! Subbed.
U hAve a Bar-8 in hand?
Living soil seams to be the medium to use with led.
U hAve a Bar-8 in hand?
Living soil seams to be the medium to use with led.
hybridway2
Amare Shill
Oh, i see, you're going to buy one of those fixtures to go against the 84x's? Hey, they Veg Balls!
Big Perm
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Well that's not good. I'm going for females.
Frank Nitty
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Nice... VERY NICE...
Big Perm
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Thanks guys! Here is a quick vid I made so I couldn't be accused of cheating in the comp, lol.
Big Perm
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In preparation for the comparison grows I'm getting everything set up, Got the genetics going, changed up all of my ventilation, moved the grow room around a lot. Pretty much ready to go for when the Sky Lotus is done.
@Stephenj37826 is the Rspec coming? It's been a minute. I'd like to have some time to warm it up first and see if there is anything I need to adjust for between now and then.
@Stephenj37826 is the Rspec coming? It's been a minute. I'd like to have some time to warm it up first and see if there is anything I need to adjust for between now and then.
Big Perm
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Well, I don't want to pester Steve anymore, so it looks like HLG is out of the race.
I don't think Amare is sending anything, either.
Looks like it is going to be HGL (4) 84x vs. iLuminar iL8 non dimmed (dimmer not released yet.)
I just changed up my whole setup for the comparison grows. The iLuminar was going to be in the comp tent, but I can use it how I wish. I was going to run the iLuminar through the competition and start comparison grows after the SL finished in a couple weeks. Now I'm a little fucked. I don't want to change everything all back up for HID in the grow room and comp tent again, so can't start a comparison grow until after the competition which ends on July 19th. I'll run what I've got until then, then start the comparison grows.
I don't think Amare is sending anything, either.
Looks like it is going to be HGL (4) 84x vs. iLuminar iL8 non dimmed (dimmer not released yet.)
I just changed up my whole setup for the comparison grows. The iLuminar was going to be in the comp tent, but I can use it how I wish. I was going to run the iLuminar through the competition and start comparison grows after the SL finished in a couple weeks. Now I'm a little fucked. I don't want to change everything all back up for HID in the grow room and comp tent again, so can't start a comparison grow until after the competition which ends on July 19th. I'll run what I've got until then, then start the comparison grows.
Big Perm
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Just got confirmation that Victor at Amare is sending the Bar8 to go up against the 84x's.
Edit: Actually just wanted to point out that Amare sent the light to me as an 'accept' from HGL's callout for a grow-off challenge earlier this month.
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