Kite, in theory couldn't you just lower the wattage.. say from 600watts too 450.. If you have a dimmable ballast that is. Which would equal less heat, but still give the plant the needed light to be able to absorb co2. Just questioning, i'm not saying your method is wrong. Just trying to rationalize what happens in nature.. Yeah, colder temps in fall I get that, but too me having a 72 hour dark period just seems to go against logic.
I got two clones from my Cindy that are also in flower. I think with one I'll put it in 72hr darkness as you do and the other i'll keep under the light. Just to see if there is any difference in the two when completed. that way I can make an experimental assessment on the two methods. If I learn something from it great!
Puff, pretty soon your going to be smokin that magic dragon. Looks fan fricken tastic from here.
So as I mentioned i was going to give a pic update on my girl. Here is the kicker. Through my extensive following and triple reading of journals I found that both Big Daddy Puffindatchronic and the Mechanical Maniac both posted pictures on Day 20 of flower. So why shouldn't I to give some comparisons shots of our grows of good ol Cindy 99. I love it when a plan comes together!! Speaking of which, when in the hell are they going to make a new A-team Movie.. Jesus, get off your asses already.. lol
Since Puff started flower before both Mechy and I, he gets top honors with the first pic.
Sorry LG, Checked your Journal and I think the pic you posted was of the Blueberry BG on day 21. If it was the C99 You would have top honors in my post since yours is completed before ours.
I present to you a rundown of 3 special grows, all grown by 3 different Joe Blows with 3 unique and special methods, but all hoping for the same end result. LEGENDARY C99.. Or as you newbs would call it Cinderella 99.
Day 20 of Puff da Magic Dragon's "C99"
1 Bean, In Soil, Topped, No Scrog
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In all his Girlfriend's cake making glory.. And giving it to her good, i might add. Day 20 of Mechanical Maniac's "C99"
2 beans, In Soil, Topped and in Scrog
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Adam didn't give eve an Apple.. It was a Cola.. A great Big C99 Cola.. right from the pumpkin patch. Just ask Charlie Brown..
Adam & Cola's "C99"
1 Bean, DWC, in a Scrog
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I enjoyed posting this update., I had fun with it. Sucks that I got to type it all out again in Mechs thread. Oh wait copy and paste.. hahahahaha
So here are a few more pics of my girl, since I said i was gona do some pics.
One good thing about LED's. Instant on.. I was able to take this before the HPS warmed up.
Blackstar 240
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I used to always get flat tops.. why the hell wasn't my hair ever this flat after getting out of the barber shop. "Probably had my head cocked sideways staring at the boobs"
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If your a rookie you might only count 52-54 budsites.. But if you know what your looking for.. how many do you see? 62-63-64.. well I got a 36" HD computer screen so maybe that helps too.. And I know there are 4-5 that are outside of the picture and I'm not counting those.
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Thanks Puff for letting me post in your Journal.. I appreciate you letting me hijack your thread at any time
And for this, you will be rewarded with great smoke from your C99 my young padawan..
damn this was fun.. OK, time to save this before RIU crashes.. Oh damn, I would be pissed and likely never post again.