BigAlsBuds
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I’m on day 24 (week 4) of flower and it just seems like I’m having slow growth. Does this look normal for this stage or am I just being impatient? It’s my first time growing photos.
Slow growth for week 4 of flower?
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simpleleaf
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Seems pretty normal to me. I would just be patient, your plants look pretty healthy.
Herb & Suds
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You need to provide all your growing info if you want anyone to help your efforts
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PadawanWarrior
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It looks like you should have vegged them for a bit longer before switching them to flower.
drsaltzman
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They might be a little short but look good and healthy.
BigAlsBuds
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I appreciate it guys! This forum is awesome I’ve been spectating for a long time and this is my first time posting. I’m trying to stay on top of them best I can. I have them in 5 gallon pots. 50% ocean forest 50% happy frog. They didn’t stretch nearly as much as I was anticipating. I think it’s because during the first 3 weeks of flower, my girlfriend was taking care of them for me while I was on a business trip. I forgot to tell her to turn the lights up when we went into flowering and we never gave them any phosphorus during those weeks. I just gave a compost tea about 4 days ago that had Kelp meal, Alfafa meal, and Seabird guano. I was thinking about maybe giving a little more seabird guano to possibly fatten up the buds? I am almost certain that the nutrients from the ocean forest have ran out. I transplanted them about 2-3 weeks before going into flower. Again, thanks a lot guys, you all rock!
PadawanWarrior
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You know it takes awhile for the organics to be available to the plant right? I'd probably give it a bit before adding more depending on how much you used. And adding more P isn't gonna automatically make the buds bigger.
It looks like they want more K. The kelp and alfalfa will help, but it's gonna take a bit. I've become a fan of Langbeinite lately. That takes a bit to breakdown though too.
BigAlsBuds
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good info man! I HIGHLY appreciate it. I don't think I made the compost tea too strong. 1 tablespoon of seabird guano, 1 tablespoon of alfalfa meal, and 2 tablespoon of kelp meal in a 5 gallon bucket. The thing is I only let it brew for about 8-12 hours though because the plants were really thirsty. Also that langbenite looks like a good source of potassium. I think I’m gonna give that a try in my next run.
PadawanWarrior
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It's also called Sul-Po-Mag, since it's S, K, and Mg.
Did you add compost too or was it just a nutrient tea? And did you use a bag or just pour it in?
BigAlsBuds
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That’s a good point. I think it was just nutrient tea. I also added worm castings and molasses in addition to the nutrients. Also no cheesecloth or tea bag, I just put it straight in. Should I have added compost to it also?
PadawanWarrior
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Well I consider that a compost tea with nutrients, lol. That's exactly what I did when I made teas with Earth Juice. Always added a handful of EWC and a tsp of Earth Juice Hi-Brix molasses per gal. And I'd bubble it for 24-48 hours.
I also took the filters out of my pumps so all that good stuff gets delivered to the soil. Like a tea and top dressing at the same time.
BigAlsBuds
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Thanks for the info boss! SUPER HELPFUL!