GDP Almost There?...

BobHasBurgers

BobHasBurgers

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Fattening up a bit. Flower week Fivish... GDP clones, White Widow, Bubba Kush, and Jack Herer! Narrowing down my preferred strains. During this second grow attempt I noticed I haven't written down every maintenance detail. Paying close attention to the weight of pots and days between watering. Also intentionally reduced the percentage of nutes as first grow had heavy PPM runoff. IMG_0784.jpgIMG_0783.jpg
 
Popop

Popop

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BobHasBurgers said:
Okay, let's all ugly cry together hollering "It F'n worked! It F'n worked!"
4.3oz./122g. into the jars today. Yes, that hay smell went away last couple of days. Trimmed but I really like a little bit of leaf on my buds so I did. Jars smelling different and much improved! Can't believe I got this far with this first grow but OH SO VERY GRATEFUL! I appreciate everyone's input and suggestions along the way! Ya'll have been very patient with me and rock solid wonderful. Will follow up soon with ongoing curing, upcoming smoke, and next harvest.



Really pleased with size of larger pieces. Actually, can't believe it's here...




Really pleased with size of larger pieces. Actually, can't believe it's here...
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Have enjoied your thread, I guessed 4.5 oz when you were wondering how much. Great setup and grow!
 
turbobuzz

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BobHasBurgers said:
First time grower attempting to finish first plant ever! A few details that may help others assess my current first grow. Originally had 2 plants in this tent but discovered the gifted Revolver seed was an Auto and moved to separate tent. This left me with the scrogged one plant currently in tent. Plant is Grand Daddy Purple grown from seed (seed bank based in California). Did some late LST as I learned about it as I went! Thought I knew more than I actually do! So I scrambled to regain some control of the plant with stretchy trellis netting. Today is day 72 and wondering how much longer this plant appears to need.

10-20-21 - Seed germinated and planted in party cup.
Transplanted 3 times between solo party cup, 1 Gal, 3 Gal, and 7 Gal. plastic pots.
Used Botanicare Products:
* Pure Blend Pro (Veg)
* Cal-Mag (Veg)
* Silica Blast (Veg)
* Great White Mycorrhizae
* Pure Blend Pro Bloom Formula (Bloom)
* Cannazym and Canna Boost (Bloom)
* Ph adjusted RO water
* Soil includes Hydrofarm Light Warrior Soilless Mix for clones and seedlings
* Fox Farm Ocean Forest and worm castings for all other potted plant stages.

General equipment:
* Lighting: Spider Farmer S2000
* 2x4x6 grow tent
* AC Infinity Air Fan and Filter
* CO2 tank with solenoid valve and Autopilot meter aiming for (1200 ppm)
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Here is a GDP that was about month from ready if this gives you any idea.
 

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BobHasBurgers

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I'm noticing that my GDP clones are simply producing more buds and proper colas than the mother plant! Is this a common occurrence or is it because I'm less of a plant killer on this second grow. I've laid off the nutrients now that I have a great PPM meter. Watering only occurs when the pots are truly feel light when lifted (you just know!), and not smothering the plants every couple of hours. I peek in once in the morning and that's it unless I have some cleanup or watering to do in there.
 
BobHasBurgers

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I pulled out a cheap loupe and took pics! This is the best I can do with a cheap $10 Jeff Bezos dot com marvel and iPhone. All pics of buds only and not the lower fan leaves as I did in my first grow. Attached photos below.IMG_0957 2.jpgIMG_0961 2.jpgIMG_0963 2.jpgIMG_0967 2.jpgIMG_0972 2.jpgIMG_0978.jpgIMG_0980.jpg
 
BobHasBurgers

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It's watering time. Last watering had 700 ppm runoff water so I added no nutrients. I'll be going with ph balanced water only for next 10-14 days as plants near end of flower. Among the nutrients used in this grow is Cana boost for flowering stage. My question is can I add my Canna boost and nothing else to the ph balanced water?
 
BobHasBurgers

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Decided to continue feeding as I'll need to go another two weeks. That would put it between 9-10 weeks and GDP is approximately 9 to 10 week flower time. We'll see what she looks like then. This morning I swear I saw more weight on them!
 
BobHasBurgers

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One of my top heavy GDP colas was falling over. "I bring so many bud gifts I can't stand upright". Very nice problem to have. I had seen this in other grow journals and wondered if mine would ever get that large. It happened! Today I gently tied a soft support elastic thread on the branch and up to ceiling support. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN ON MY FIRST GROW! In fact, this second grow doing much better!

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BobHasBurgers

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I chopped White Widow today. Wet trimmed and fingers would not separate just halfway through the plant. Soapy water didn't help and had to use Iso Alcohol couple of times to keep going - OMG! This is what happens when you grow to bona fide maturity. This shit is going to be deadly for smoke - can’t wait to try it. Put her into drying tent for now. Follow up soon.
 
Lordhooha

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BobHasBurgers said:
I chopped White Widow today. Wet trimmed and fingers would not separate just halfway through the plant. Soapy water didn't help and had to use Iso Alcohol couple of times to keep going - OMG! This is what happens when you grow to bona fide maturity. This shit is going to be deadly for smoke - can’t wait to try it. Put her into drying tent for now. Follow up soon.
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That white widow wasn’t even close to coming down. Definitely not bonafide mature. Not to mention a lot of issues with the plant it looks like. Not to mention either a: it’s not a true WW or b: all the issues resulted in it not being very frosty like it should be. Either way dial your feeding in better and let them grow correctly.
 
BobHasBurgers

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Lordhooha said:
That white widow wasn’t even close to coming down. Definitely not bonafide mature. Not to mention a lot of issues with the plant it looks like. Not to mention either a: it’s not a true WW or b: all the issues resulted in it not being very frosty like it should be. Either way dial your feeding in better and let them grow correctly.
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Thank You for your input Lordhooha!
This plant and a couple of others were hovering around 10 weeks flower, White Widow is approx. 7-9 weeks flower, virtually no white pistils remaining, changed colors, Trichomes turning amber, and a dozen forum members said good to chop. Then you come along and say not even close and not fed properly? Oh man, this is terrible. Very frustrating part of this home growing effort. I'm also trying to dial in chop time. Will try again. I'm just going to throw that White Widow away with your suspicion of this not even being a white widow plant or misfed. White Widow seeds from Rocketseeds. So much time and $ wasted. As for feeding, I use the Botanicare and Canna brand nutes, make my own RO water, and use BlueLab ph and ppm meter for measuring levels. This second grow I learned to monitor those ppm levels during watering and feeding schedules. Back to the drawing board :)
 
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NotTheRobot

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BobHasBurgers said:
Thank You for your input Lordhooha!
This plant and a couple of others were hovering around 10 weeks flower, White Widow is approx. 7-9 weeks flower, virtually no white pistils remaining, changed colors, Trichomes turning amber, and a dozen forum members said good to chop. Then you come along and say not even close and not fed properly? Oh man, this is terrible. Very frustrating part of this home growing effort. I'm also trying to dial in chop time. Will try again. I'm just going to throw that White Widow away with your suspicion of this not even being a white widow plant or misfed. White Widow seeds from Rocketseeds. What a waste. As for feeding, I use the Botanicare and Canna brand nutes, make my own RO water, and use BlueLab ph and ppm meter for measuring levels. This second grow I learned to monitor those ppm levels during watering and feeding schedules. Back to the drawing board :)
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It's either sarcasm or a great respect for one vs. the many. It couldn't be sarcasm though because any one that has burgers wouldn't know sarcasm if it hit them in the short and curlie fries.

Plants look great. I'd be VERY happy with them.
 
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