katastrofee
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so how many weeks did u flower?
CFL Wrap Around
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NorthWest69
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Two of them for 9 weeks, just because they seemed to still be swelling, so I gave them some extra time, the 1 that that got heat blasted only made it to about 7 1/2 weeks, but still gave about 8 grams, not bad. One gave 14 grams and the other 10, The heat thing was a lazy mistake on my part, and definitely coast me at least 6 grams in yield. I'm running consistently at about 82o now, and the next time I'm aiming for over 2 oz's.
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NorthWest69
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Sorry I've been away for a while. I'm sure all you CFL growers out there are worried, but I didn't get busted.
It's Even Worse! I got a job, and it's breaking my back! Luckily I have lots of medicine.
I only ended up harvesting 32 grams off those 3 plants. Less than I expected, but I'm not disapointed. The Bud smokes awsome, really nice high. Nice for locking to my couch after work, and also nice to inspire and keep me going while I'm painting, drawing, and doing graphic projects. Doesn't get you crazy high or anything but, not a tame smoke either, just nice all around taste and smokability.
I've included a few photos of what's next to come. Stay posted and please suggest anything you consider advanced CFL growing that will help me get to 56 grams. This time you'll noticed I'm experimenting with a bonzi plant, with 4 main tops. Planing to do Only organic fertz for flowering (bat gunao+ worm casting), adding molasses and UVB bulbs to increase yield and potency.
It's Even Worse! I got a job, and it's breaking my back! Luckily I have lots of medicine.
I only ended up harvesting 32 grams off those 3 plants. Less than I expected, but I'm not disapointed. The Bud smokes awsome, really nice high. Nice for locking to my couch after work, and also nice to inspire and keep me going while I'm painting, drawing, and doing graphic projects. Doesn't get you crazy high or anything but, not a tame smoke either, just nice all around taste and smokability.
I've included a few photos of what's next to come. Stay posted and please suggest anything you consider advanced CFL growing that will help me get to 56 grams. This time you'll noticed I'm experimenting with a bonzi plant, with 4 main tops. Planing to do Only organic fertz for flowering (bat gunao+ worm casting), adding molasses and UVB bulbs to increase yield and potency.
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howak47
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DAMN...MAN THEM BUDS LOOK TASTY GOOD JOB
jeezy42085
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Flush Flush Flush. It is nute burn happened to my babies outdoors man
jeezy42085
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sorry didnt realize there were more pages just tryin to help. good buds dude. Keep on Growin man you got it!!!!
What size pots you keep em in my dude? in my experience , the roots like a lot of room which might help in your quest to increase yield.
NorthWest69
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More root space eh? I think that's some good advice. The one photo shows some of my containers, and you'll notice I use, 2 L Growers Apple Cider, and 1 and 2 gallon pots. The Bonzi plant with the multiple tops got a 2 gallon (about 6L). So I'm interested to see if 4 tops and more root space will dramatically make more buds than, the same plant under the same conditions, except with 1top in a 1 gallon pot. I have been putting plants into flowering at around 8-10 inches tall, so they dont usually have massive root systems to begin with, but some plants seem to really increase root growth in the first few weeks of flowering so maybe I could use some more root space. On average, when fully grown, my plant around about 14-18 inches tall, contained within a 1 gallon pot.
I will be posting more soon, as I have lots I want to cover. I have 3 different strains, one monstrous pure Sativa I haven't shown yet, as well as this will be the first grow flowering my own strain, which I have just recently produced. It's father is Dutch baron (Dutch Treat, Indica) and it's mother is a Ty hooker (Ty-Lights, Sativa). Should be interesting. Also I'm going to try to DYI outfit my space to battle mold and smell for under 60 bucks, Any advice on economic ways of fighting mold and concealing smell, when there's no available venting, just an open window 10 feet away, would be appreciated.
Thanks for the confidence guys, peace.
I will be posting more soon, as I have lots I want to cover. I have 3 different strains, one monstrous pure Sativa I haven't shown yet, as well as this will be the first grow flowering my own strain, which I have just recently produced. It's father is Dutch baron (Dutch Treat, Indica) and it's mother is a Ty hooker (Ty-Lights, Sativa). Should be interesting. Also I'm going to try to DYI outfit my space to battle mold and smell for under 60 bucks, Any advice on economic ways of fighting mold and concealing smell, when there's no available venting, just an open window 10 feet away, would be appreciated.
Thanks for the confidence guys, peace.
NorthWest69
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I mentioned I'd show some new plants. If you look hard you can read some of the flowering start dates on some of the pots. the One growing some nice buds went in May 28th, making it a month into flowering. Others are about 18 days In. I mentioned I wanted to show this ragged-ass 4 foot sativa I have cramped in to my space, but for now I have photos of "mini plants" and space saving topped plants. All plants are full grown, even the 6 inch one is budding. I'm getting more interested in SOG, feel free to share anything useful about SOG.
Also does anybody use a dehumidifier and find it effective at killing mold? My apartment is really old and I think was moldy to begin with, but weed shedding water vapour has made it worse
Mold is serious, so after this grow I'm going to clear out my closet and get this thing looked after. Maybe later I'll grow again
. I bought a air purifier for now, to control air-born spores. I washed all my walls and it looks good for now, but I know I only bought a little time. I'll have to get this looked after by a professional most likely, Although a dehumidifier seems like it could possible work. Please let me know your experience if you use one.
Also does anybody use a dehumidifier and find it effective at killing mold? My apartment is really old and I think was moldy to begin with, but weed shedding water vapour has made it worse
Mold is serious, so after this grow I'm going to clear out my closet and get this thing looked after. Maybe later I'll grow again. I bought a air purifier for now, to control air-born spores. I washed all my walls and it looks good for now, but I know I only bought a little time. I'll have to get this looked after by a professional most likely, Although a dehumidifier seems like it could possible work. Please let me know your experience if you use one.
NorthWest69
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Alright here's all my plants. The one tall lanky thing is a Ty plant, that has been in and out of flowering and needs to be revived before it will grow any buds, if any at all. I'm growing another 4 or 5 Shiva plants, which includes the topped shrub looking plant, and the one with the buds. Also included is two of my own strains which I have just named Geronimo. Geronimo is a ty- indica cross. Plant are between 2 and 4 weeks old.
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Okay, went shopping today.
It's not like anyone's reading my posts, but if you were you would remember I was trying to get at least 2oz this time. I know 2 oz is nothing incredible, but since I flowered all my plants @ around 6-8 inches tall, each plant will be hard-pressed to get much over 12 grams. I have 7 plants, mostly Shiva's (indica). I'm not counting my big Sativa as part of this experiment, so anything from that I will consider bonus.
I wanted to get some of the best nutrients so I bought these. Although I wasn't that attracted to the finisher, as I want to use Molasses (please tell me if this is dumb move), I did get some Massive Bloom Stimulation, and some Pure Blend 1-4-5 made from fish meal, kelp, bird guano and more. Now I'm a little late with the Massive Bloom, as it's ideal for the first 2 weeks, and I'm already at about 3 weeks into flowering but I'm going to use it anyway.
I'm wondering will this 1-4-5, meant for Every Watering, mix alright with my 0.5-9-0 bat guano tea I've been using every 2nd watering? Both used together will essentially create a 1.5 - 13 - 5 organic fertilizer. This sounds really good to me, but I don't want to overdose my plants. Is this a good mix for fetilizing during flowering?
It's not like anyone's reading my posts, but if you were you would remember I was trying to get at least 2oz this time. I know 2 oz is nothing incredible, but since I flowered all my plants @ around 6-8 inches tall, each plant will be hard-pressed to get much over 12 grams. I have 7 plants, mostly Shiva's (indica). I'm not counting my big Sativa as part of this experiment, so anything from that I will consider bonus.
I wanted to get some of the best nutrients so I bought these. Although I wasn't that attracted to the finisher, as I want to use Molasses (please tell me if this is dumb move), I did get some Massive Bloom Stimulation, and some Pure Blend 1-4-5 made from fish meal, kelp, bird guano and more. Now I'm a little late with the Massive Bloom, as it's ideal for the first 2 weeks, and I'm already at about 3 weeks into flowering but I'm going to use it anyway.
I'm wondering will this 1-4-5, meant for Every Watering, mix alright with my 0.5-9-0 bat guano tea I've been using every 2nd watering? Both used together will essentially create a 1.5 - 13 - 5 organic fertilizer. This sounds really good to me, but I don't want to overdose my plants. Is this a good mix for fetilizing during flowering?
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Do you think stretching would stress the plant much. I know I like a little stretch in my plants as it really opens up the middle buds, then I can tuck the plants right next tome my long 130 watt CFL, and really try and expand those buds that usually don't get enough light. But now I see these people just cutting off all their pop-corn buds and just growing the main stems, and they seem to get way better results than me, so now I'm kinda rethinking my method. I have a bit of a crazy question about fetrilizers, maybe Growone or anybody could you could visit my site CFL Wrap Around. It's about organic fertilizers.
Thought I'd bring this back over to your thread, answer best I can. Stretching to open the plant does make sense. I haven't tried that yet. I'm more experienced in outside grows, new to inside. My current strategy was to lower stretch as much as could. Went with a total 78w of cfl's. Here's a pic of results so far. About 2 weeks to go, but currently optimistic about reaching a oz for the 1 plant, maybe a bit more.
Thought I'd bring this back over to your thread, answer best I can. Stretching to open the plant does make sense. I haven't tried that yet. I'm more experienced in outside grows, new to inside. My current strategy was to lower stretch as much as could. Went with a total 78w of cfl's. Here's a pic of results so far. About 2 weeks to go, but currently optimistic about reaching a oz for the 1 plant, maybe a bit more.
NorthWest69
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Looks good, especially for only 78 watts. 1 oz is a big demand for CFL's, hope you get it.
Since your an outdoor grower, you might still be figuring out the best way to fertilize indoors. Mainly I was surprised the Pure Blend didn't have more nitrogen, being a 1-4-5. I was thinking about still using my bat guano just because organic fertilizers have lower numbers than chem. By adding guano I'd make my mix a 1-13-5, now this sounds good to me, but I dont want to overdose her. Anybody have any thoughts on this??
Since your an outdoor grower, you might still be figuring out the best way to fertilize indoors. Mainly I was surprised the Pure Blend didn't have more nitrogen, being a 1-4-5. I was thinking about still using my bat guano just because organic fertilizers have lower numbers than chem. By adding guano I'd make my mix a 1-13-5, now this sounds good to me, but I dont want to overdose her. Anybody have any thoughts on this??
there are a lot of guano fans, i know a lot of growers swear by it
my indoor experience with organic nutes have been mostly been with molasses and bone meal
i'm very very pleased with MG Organic bone meal, its nute ratio is listed as 6-9-0
the nitrogen part is listed as being part slow and part fast release
i can really vouch for the nitrogen in this stuff, my primary source of nute for my grow has been a total of 3 tbsp of bone meal
there hasn't been an hint of nitrogen deficiency in my grow
my indoor experience with organic nutes have been mostly been with molasses and bone meal
i'm very very pleased with MG Organic bone meal, its nute ratio is listed as 6-9-0
the nitrogen part is listed as being part slow and part fast release
i can really vouch for the nitrogen in this stuff, my primary source of nute for my grow has been a total of 3 tbsp of bone meal
there hasn't been an hint of nitrogen deficiency in my grow
NorthWest69
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I've seen some impressive grows with bone meal. I must admit I'm intrigued by the thought of feeding my plants meat. From what I've read it seems Potasium(K) is more important that nitrogen(N) during flowering. Some sites say, use no nitrogen during flowering and other sources say some nitrogen is needed during flowering. Despite the high nitrogen and no potasium, bone meal grows usually look like heavy yields. Will you use anything to give your plants some potasium at some point during flowering Growone?
I'm noticing more pictures of buds in magazines with yellow and dead looking leaves, but the buds rock. Some say that their best plants have looked almost dead once they have finished flowering, stating the yellow and dead leafs can be a good sign near the end of flowering because you know that the plant has given everything it has. Sometimes the plant apparently can give one massive last push, swelling your buds and killing many of your leaves at the same time. not sure what I think about all this, but I like the nice yellows, reds and purples in these pot pictures from Cannabis Culture Magazine. Marc Emery (editor and Prince of Pot) is fuckn' awsome.
I'm noticing more pictures of buds in magazines with yellow and dead looking leaves, but the buds rock. Some say that their best plants have looked almost dead once they have finished flowering, stating the yellow and dead leafs can be a good sign near the end of flowering because you know that the plant has given everything it has. Sometimes the plant apparently can give one massive last push, swelling your buds and killing many of your leaves at the same time. not sure what I think about all this, but I like the nice yellows, reds and purples in these pot pictures from Cannabis Culture Magazine. Marc Emery (editor and Prince of Pot) is fuckn' awsome.
howak47
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hey lookin damn good north!
keep it up come check out my t read just posted sum new pics(page 12,13) https://www.rollitup.org/hydroponics-aeroponics/205127-zona-mid-aero-cfl-grow-12.html
keep it up come check out my t read just posted sum new pics(page 12,13) https://www.rollitup.org/hydroponics-aeroponics/205127-zona-mid-aero-cfl-grow-12.htmlOn the meat idea, well it might work, but I'd think the smell would be pretty bad.
On the potassium, I've been mostly been using molasses as the potassium source. I think I've given my plant about 6 tea feedings of 1/2 tsp a piece. Add in 2 tbsp of wood ash which was added to raise ph.
On the yellowing, that's the ideal timing. Nutes in the pot are used up, and the plant draws nutes from the fans. A good indication of ripeness.
NorthWest69
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I wasn't quite suggesting we use actual meat to feed our plants. Although we pretty much do, you feed your plant crushed bones, which includes bone marrow which lots of predators feed on. Also Blood Meal is sometimes used as source of (N). The package on this warns if used outdoors it could attract meat eating animals. So indirectly our plants are little fuckn' meat eaters just like us. Yours more than mine though, mine mostly eats bat shit lol.
I dint know the molasses i've been using is a source of potassium? really?
thought it was mainly used for the sugars?
I dint know the molasses i've been using is a source of potassium? really?
thought it was mainly used for the sugars?
i think the bone meal is marrow free, though i don't know that for fact
not adverse to meat(no vegetarian), but the bone meal odor is very low, i can't smell it a bit
molasses does indeed contain a nice shot of potassium, and a bit of nitrogen and phosphorus, but a good source of potassium
the sugar part does do a good feed of the beneficial bacteria, it's a great nute that is so cheap, and so useful
my bud is really packing it on now, molasses is likely a good part of that