BJ's 38 degree NorCal backyard grow-The trials and tribulations of a moron

BigJon

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any new pics
Naww, yesterday I actually started taking notes and stuff. I had to transplant my Bubba Lavender. I really need to top her and Jack Herer. But I'm hesitant to do it because I'm out of dough for two weeks and I dont want to waste a cloning opportunity! lol I might just stick the thing in peat and water if something doesn't come up.
 

BigJon

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I'll try to be patient, ABM!

Jack Herer got repotted a few days ago and top dressed with blood meal


By biggs34 at 2012-05-03


Lavender Gump wants topping so bad!


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Alaskan Ice #1 wants to be repotted tonight!


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obijohn

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I'd tie down the top for now to encourage bushiness. Then when you already to clone, top or fim? I usually always top at first, but am a major fan of tying down branches after that into flowering. LOTS of bud sites, and little to no stress on the plant
 

BigJon

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DONT use transplant cups for pots. The roots don't like light, which slows the growth of the plant.
Ok. I'm glad I'm not doing that then. But I can use transplant cups to root clones, right? I like being able to see the root development.
 

angryblackman

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Ok. I'm glad I'm not doing that then. But I can use transplant cups to root clones, right? I like being able to see the root development.
You don't want to let them live in there too long but as a very temp home you can use the cups. I personally don't like them as I have ruined a few cuttings but letting the roots go through the drain holes and not clearing them 100% during transplant. That resulted in me ripping half the roots off them. It could have been me but I', gonna blame the cups. LOL
 

BigJon

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I figured it was fine, I just didn't know how to let kevdogg know that its not permanent without it looking like I'm pullin' a "passthat2me" on a brotha. Ha!

Hey Kevdogg, I feel you man. If I had clones that had as many roots as your aero cloner, I would definitely put them right into their 1 gallon home.

ABM, I noticed that I have a tendency to let them go rootbound, probably because I'm addicted to that explosive growth post-transplant, but also because it seems like a safer way to transplant. There's not a whole lot of risk of a big clump of dirt falling and 35% of the root system with it. That was in the past, now I'm trying to transplant right before it gets to a rootbound point. That should also prevent the roots from growing into the holes.
 

BigJon

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So here's the thing...buy the good soil. Just do it. Just bite the bullet and pay the extra $4 a bag. Good organic soil is just fine for your vegetable garden but treat your weed right and buy the GREAT organic soil.

Any idea what's up with this Bubba Lavender? I know I'm going to finish and I'm going to have good tasting smoke, but it concerns me when I have problems this early in the year.


By biggs34 at 2012-05-10
 

Kevdogg5555

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ya transplanting when the roots just start to circle is fine. Its good because they have good structure not to mess up any roots. But I didnt mean transplant cups.. I meant transparent(see thru) Hope you knew what i meant.
 
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