Larry OG vs. Tahoe OG in Dual Monster Plant System (2nd Scrog)

[flowamasta]

Hey Flow - I use WD-40 on the snips and tools to keep them cleen and sticky-free. WD-40 contains butane so it cleans and lubricates in one quick step

I am so amazed at the beautiful shots you are getting with that camera. I think I need to get one! Just asked my wife and she said OK! Sweet!

Cheers,
Mo

thanx Mo' but i hate the smell of WD-40, i know it'll be harder to work with, but iso will do the trick, i have 4 pairs of scissors, shellite, and some iso, sweet as

thanx fort the compliments! yes you do need to get one, a good camera is a must if you love your weed photography

and Jin those pics up top look shweeeeeet and that spider oooooogggggghhhhhh they give me the heebie jeebies

 

[lordjin]

Gotta do it. The large fan leaves are disturbingly yellow.

I'm gonna kill the lights tomorrow morning for a Thursday morning harvest.

Pretty thrilled to cut these babies down.

And not a moment too soon. I actually am running low on weed.

 

[Green eggs and Pam]

I'm chopping soon... so soon that i can already feel the sticky on me.




That's right. Only a person who already knows stretching trains their tops like that.

I have a couple clones from my og girls, and I am lst'ing them from the start. One thing I learned from my first grow is that I am going to need to construct them some type of frame to hold the colas up in late flowering. With this next round, they're going to each get their own personal frame. Hopefully that'll help keep the colas from sagging. I've noticed some strains like to be lst'd, and others do not. If they don't, you end up with a main stalk that has a bend in it, that's all. But these ogs really love to grow out of anything they can. Mine are like bonzai trees.

 

[lordjin]

I have a couple clones from my og girls, and I am lst'ing them from the start. One thing I learned from my first grow is that I am going to need to construct them some type of frame to hold the colas up in late flowering. With this next round, they're going to each get their own personal frame. Hopefully that'll help keep the colas from sagging. I've noticed some strains like to be lst'd, and others do not. If they don't, you end up with a main stalk that has a bend in it, that's all. But these ogs really love to grow out of anything they can. Mine are like bonzai trees.

Hi. Yes, that's correct. Sagging in late bloom is fortunate and unfortunate at the same time. I go the cotton string route.

I see it more as seedlings vs. clones. Clones of most strains are pretty easy to train / trellis (as in a vine). The seed plants tend to develop that much more regular, defined structure with a main trunk that's a beast to bend.

 

[flowamasta]

ooooohhh oooohhhh aaaaahhhh aahhhhh!!! happy man i am.......getting there jin fuckin huuuuuuuuuuuge!!!!! lol

 

[lordjin]

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Well as we reach the end of another grow, I'm filled with mixed emotions... Ha! Just kidding! I'm fuckin' psyched that another hard-earned harvest is at hand!

Were you expending a long, thoughtfully written reflection on the trials and triumphs of the human condition?

Well I hate to disappoint in that area, but look at my fucking trichs.

Let's get high, RIU!

You too, Herbie!

Last lights on shots for the grow! Thanks for watching!

Edit:
Ah, screw it. Super long shmaltzy reflection time!

What a long, long grow it's been. Well, not really, but it sure seems like it.

Through it all there was love, laughter, and even a little ca ca thrown around.

But the ca ca was cleaned up, and all wounds heal with time.

It was a tough grow. I ate candy.

I smoked weed.

I ate pizza.

...smoked more weed.

Talked about all sorts of ridiculous shit...

...smoked more weed.

Scheduled a photo shoot.

Bought a bad lighter.

Replaced that piece of shit with better ones that are still working!

Kept reminding you of my upcoming photo shoot.

Ate lots of cheese...

Smoked even more... well you get the idea.

Even observed a heroic rescue.

So after all this, won't you give me a smile?

 

[lordjin]

And why is he holding a number 2 pencil?

 

[lordjin]

ooooohhh oooohhhh aaaaahhhh aahhhhh!!! happy man i am.......getting there jin fuckin huuuuuuuuuuuge!!!!! lol

I do it all for you (well, and me).

 

[Green eggs and Pam]

That grow looks super. So how long is it going to take to harvest all of that and trim it? Looks like days...

 

[Green eggs and Pam]

Hi. Yes, that's correct. Sagging in late bloom is fortunate and unfortunate at the same time. I go the cotton string route.

I see it more as seedlings vs. clones. Clones of most strains are pretty easy to train / trellis (as in a vine). The seed plants tend to develop that much more regular, defined structure with a main trunk that's a beast to bend.

Interesting.

I didn't get a chance to try the LST-ing on my seedlings for very long; we were pushing them to catch up with the clones so we could flower. I pulled a couple over, and they weren't responding to it well. But then, I was comparing them to the ogs, who I swear you can sit and watch them grow. The master bubbas were clones, and they didn't like being messed with when I staked down some nodes - they actually turned out to be the branches which later did not grow like the ones I hadn't touched. The clones I took of them also display the same disregard to bending. One interesting thing I saw tonight was one of my bagseed clones in veg looks like she's showing pre-flowers. Slut.

 

[lordjin]

Interesting.

I didn't get a chance to try the LST-ing on my seedlings for very long; we were pushing them to catch up with the clones so we could flower. I pulled a couple over, and they weren't responding to it well. But then, I was comparing them to the ogs, who I swear you can sit and watch them grow. The master bubbas were clones, and they didn't like being messed with when I staked down some nodes - they actually turned out to be the branches which later did not grow like the ones I hadn't touched. The clones I took of them also display the same disregard to bending. One interesting thing I saw tonight was one of my bagseed clones in veg looks like she's showing pre-flowers. Slut.

Hm. Maybe we're seeing things from slightly differing perspectives. I normally start with clones that are quite bendy when small. It's at this stage that I take advantage by kind of "future sculpting" the main trunk with the first bend. I have artificially intensified vigor to the point where I can be merciless and not have to worry about hermage. Every branch, down to the lowest node, powers up equally. It's unfair, I know, but as small growers, you wouldn't envy my power bill.

That grow looks super. So how long is it going to take to harvest all of that and trim it? Looks like days...

Glad you asked that. Y'know how I went into that long, sappy reflection post earlier? I take it all back. I'm waiting until Saturday morning. What's another two days? More trichs, more weight... that's what.

And they're drinking it down nicely... down to 330ppm. Perfect cruising-on-out strength. We'll wait a couple more days.

And the trimming doesn't look too bad, but I imagine it'll take me 10 hours at least. That's why it's important for me to do it Saturday morning. To hell with trying that shit on a week day.

 

[Mohican]

Looking forward to harvest time LJ! I am glad you are waiting a little longer. They look like they are still getting better!

I dreamed up a solution for my cfl light hanging dilemma - picked up some expanding shower curtain rods and placed them above my girl. Also added two more cfls. Pics tomorrow/today. It is bedtime now ^^

Cheers,
Mo

P.S. Thanks for including a picture of my baby in your post.

 

[wyteberrywidow]

Great grow man.. I cant wait to see the harvest shots..

WHen and whats next?

 

[flowamasta]

done .... well got the popcorn to go....

just to give you an idea

 

[Green eggs and Pam]

Was looking at Flowa's pics and thinking "Oh, crap! Now I to buy more stuff!" Gloves for one thing! I'm confused on the drying rack already. I thought you cut and hang for a week, then chop it up - is that not right? I know I am going to have to hang for at least a day or two so the spider mite little shits crawl up the stem and off my crop. (I just know there are more in there somewhere still) So much to learn...

 

[lordjin]

Looking forward to harvest time LJ! I am glad you are waiting a little longer. They look like they are still getting better!

I dreamed up a solution for my cfl light hanging dilemma - picked up some expanding shower curtain rods and placed them above my girl. Also added two more cfls. Pics tomorrow/today. It is bedtime now ^^

Cheers,
Mo

P.S. Thanks for including a picture of my baby in your post.

Of course. A look back at my journal wouldn't be complete without pictures of your plant. Looking forward to seeing all these great enhancements you're making.

Great grow man.. I cant wait to see the harvest shots..

WHen and whats next?

When: As soon as current crop dries. What: More OG from PO. Where: Here and at my blog.

Was looking at Flowa's pics and thinking "Oh, crap! Now I to buy more stuff!" Gloves for one thing! I'm confused on the drying rack already. I thought you cut and hang for a week, then chop it up - is that not right? I know I am going to have to hang for at least a day or two so the spider mite little shits crawl up the stem and off my crop. (I just know there are more in there somewhere still) So much to learn...

I hate gloves only because my perspiration pools up in them. Gross.

 

[mellokitty]

Was looking at Flowa's pics and thinking "Oh, crap! Now I to buy more stuff!" Gloves for one thing! I'm confused on the drying rack already. I thought you cut and hang for a week, then chop it up - is that not right? I know I am going to have to hang for at least a day or two so the spider mite little shits crawl up the stem and off my crop. (I just know there are more in there somewhere still) So much to learn...

there's a number of different harvest methods - some people chop right away and put it in racks, some hang branches or the whole plant until it's crispy on the outside and trim, and any number of ways in between......
after sundry experiments (mr kitty is a chop-right-away-er, i'm a hang-to-dry-er) we've found that the hang method, while usually more of a pain in the keester, usually gives the better flavour. chopping and drying in racks IS way easier, so we still argue about every time.

also: if you're going to get gloves, try to find powderless nitrile (medical suppliers, or sometimes automotive parts places have them) -- that way you don't get that icky powder in your glove- and scissorhash.

happy harvest......

 

[Mohican]

Great tips MK!

I have always wanted to try the Columbian gold method where they pinch the base of the stem and let the plant turn gold.

You can also get gloves with starch powder. A trick I use for wearing gloves is to tear off the back of the glove to let the back of your hand breathe - it makes a big difference.

 

[Mohican]

Of course. A look back at my journal wouldn't be complete without pictures of your plant. Looking forward to seeing all these great enhancements you're making.

Thanks!

I am uploading the pictures right now.

 

[Bird Gymnastics]

there's a number of different harvest methods - some people chop right away and put it in racks, some hang branches or the whole plant until it's crispy on the outside and trim, and any number of ways in between......
after sundry experiments (mr kitty is a chop-right-away-er, i'm a hang-to-dry-er) we've found that the hang method, while usually more of a pain in the keester, usually gives the better flavour. chopping and drying in racks IS way easier, so we still argue about every time.

also: if you're going to get gloves, try to find powderless nitrile (medical suppliers, or sometimes automotive parts places have them) -- that way you don't get that icky powder in your glove- and scissorhash.

happy harvest......

Can you elaborate on this "hang" method? From my understanding, you just hang the branches or plants until they are crispy, and then trim off the sugar leaves? I've noticed my plants dry slower and sometimes taste better when I do this, but it is a pain in the arse