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I have a question are the white things on the leaves crystals or some kind of mold? this is my first grow ever and I dont really know what to expect Please respond.
Those are Trichomes. They contain the Cannabinoid compounds you are looking for. That's the part of Marijuana that gets you high, and has a number of medicinal uses. The actual plant material, the flowers, don't actually get you high. It is these trichomes. The highest concentration of these "crystals" will be on the calyxes, the flowers, of the plant and this is what most people are smoking. The leaves which are trimmed off that contain trichomes can be used to make extracts like hash, keif, or butter.
Well i got a question for anybody that can give me the answer or the owner of the forum.
I have seedlings, the soil is Miracle Gro Seed Starter, can i use this same soil when i transplant em,or should i get different soil,im thinking i should but not sure
if you can answer this question anybody thank you.
As I understand it, the MG seed starting mix is primarily just peat moss. You can continue to use this mix, but it contains very little nutrition, and might become more and more acidic over time. I think you would be better suited with an Organic or Rose potting mix. Anything that says "Organic Soil Mix" on it is great. The Rose community has been growing flowers for dozens of years and as a result they get some of the best stuff around, so if you cannot find an organic potting mix then you'll want a Rose potting mix.
Figure, you're growing flowers, not vegetables. If you stick with the MG seed starting soil you'll want to keep a close eye on the pH and you'll probably want to use some kind of fertilizer. Composted Cow Manure tilled into the top inch of the soil (about 1/4 cup per gallon) with some Dolomite Garden Lime (1tsp per gallon) will provide a balanced array of NPK and micro nutrients, but I cannot guarantee success with that.
Can someone please answer the last couple questions I put on this thread
https://www.rollitup.org/newbie-central/426056-2nd-loryder-pc-grow.html
Sorry dude. I don't touch Autos. Seems like 75% of the Auto grows on this site are sickly, so rather than trying to assist everyone with there auto-flowering plants I'll say this. Do the research and keep everything right, temp, humidity, pH, etc. Grow them in organic soil and just water them properly. If you can do that then you only need to keep them alive for 70 days. If you are having a problem keeping a hardy plant alive for 70 days then return to the drawing board and do more research. Stop growing Autos!
also is it ok to use twist ties to bunch branches together in order to get the buds closer to the lights? like i have them in the picture below?
The place where the stems touch can be an issue. Moisture can become trapped in there and create a place for mold to take hold. Also, you want some space between your buds so they can fill out properly.
I think rather than twist tying the branches together to get them closer to the light source you should probably add more light sources. Your plant is too big for the number of bulbs you have if you need to do this to get them some lighting. Another 2 bulbs/reflectors wouldn't cost you more than $15. Probably pay for itself with the extra few grams you'll get. Especially if twist tying causes mold and ruins the entire harvest.
you might want to start with telling people what problems your having,id say communication is your biggest problem right now.
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hey crash is it ok to use twist ties to bunch branches together in order to get the buds closer to the lights? like i have them in the picture below?
Gotcha already homeboy.
i been in the flowering cycle for 5 weeks now but my plants didnt show sex until 2 weeks in so when should i count the flowering from a few leaves also are turning yellow any help will be much appreciated
Most breeders count from the 12/12 switch, but when they say 8 weeks... I think they really mean more like 60 days.
For you, just watch the trichomes when you see the swelling process is subsiding. When your trichomes are mostly cloudy, with little to no clear trichomes, then it is time to harvest. Time tables are handy but they are not the rule and every phenotype is going to have a different harvest window. Use your discretion in the matter. A 30x jeweler loop is great for getting a closer view of the trichomes.