ToHighToType
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So anyways me and a buddy are planning on just growing some MJ outdoors. Nothing terribly serious about it. As absolutely cheap as we can, while still producing the desirable results. About 90% all natural, with a few additives and human help along the way. Main thing is, outdoors, take care of itself for the most part, no elaborate systems (unless you consider earth the most elaborate system) and it's impossible for me to grow indoors.
But there's a few question that I've got.
One, how can you tell when the absolute soonest it is you can flower?
Two, what is the quickest way you can determine the sex of the plant? I know you've got to flower it, but is there any sort of tell tale sign earlier or tips and tricks on figuring it out; this way i can swap out the males and replant females as soon as possible...
Three, when you're flowering, unless i'm mistaken which i probably am, the 12/12 works something like this: you still need twelve hours daylight to continue photosynthesis so the plant can continue to "grow" and maintain life processes and whatnot. But you need the 12 hours of dark because that's what develop buds, or the hormone that triggers them... something or another.
But could you instead use like... 11/13, or 10/14... because most places say you need around 8 hours of sunlight. Well it still gets 8, but more darkness hopefully that can help buds grow larger/quicker/more potent.
Though i'm probably just ignorant and missed some big red sign saying "don't be a fool" and go 12/12
Much appreciate the help... and anything else you might find it worthwhile and useful to post. This is just a first grow, I don't want to miss any basics that are hugely important.
Thanks!
But there's a few question that I've got.
One, how can you tell when the absolute soonest it is you can flower?
Two, what is the quickest way you can determine the sex of the plant? I know you've got to flower it, but is there any sort of tell tale sign earlier or tips and tricks on figuring it out; this way i can swap out the males and replant females as soon as possible...
Three, when you're flowering, unless i'm mistaken which i probably am, the 12/12 works something like this: you still need twelve hours daylight to continue photosynthesis so the plant can continue to "grow" and maintain life processes and whatnot. But you need the 12 hours of dark because that's what develop buds, or the hormone that triggers them... something or another.
But could you instead use like... 11/13, or 10/14... because most places say you need around 8 hours of sunlight. Well it still gets 8, but more darkness hopefully that can help buds grow larger/quicker/more potent.
Though i'm probably just ignorant and missed some big red sign saying "don't be a fool" and go 12/12
Much appreciate the help... and anything else you might find it worthwhile and useful to post. This is just a first grow, I don't want to miss any basics that are hugely important.
Thanks!
