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Day 43 - 1/25/22 - only grew 1/2 inch last week (not entirely true as overall the canopy grew more than the tallest one). I'm changing up watering a bit and giving them a smaller drink in-between deep watering. Gives the lower part of the substrate a little more time to dry out a bit and they seem to like it. Also gonna get some Black-strap molasses today and incorporate it into watering. Have to do more research on when and how to use it first but I can see how it would be beneficial. Also - will be removing the tents and building out the grow room and plan to be done by this time next week. Dedicating the smallest bedroom in the house for growing meds. This way I can grow 12 at a time, can grow tall varieties up to 7 feet, and it should be easier to control . The room is 10x10 with a ceiling that goes from 8 to 10 foot. Thinking that 6 Mars TS1000's will work very nicely to cover the grow area. I already have 3 of them so it's only another $400. I freakin love those lights! The only other thing I will need is an AC unit and I have my eye on one right now... Would have needed the AC unit eventually regardless. Note to self - when transplanting into their final pot raise the substrate level to just below the top. I was surprised how mush it will compact thru the grow. Currently it sits about 3" below the top. More soil means more nutrients... Rookie mistake! Day 44 - figured out that I have a phosphorus deficiency. I hope that's right. Let's see how good I am at diagnosing a plant problem! Picked up some Tiger Bloom after researching. Watered with it today. We will see what happens! Day 46 - Visited my somewhat local Hydro store yesterday and picked up some Cal-Mag (CM). Watered 2 (dry) ladies this morning but the others won't be ready for water till tomorrow. Noticed the one most in trouble doesn't seem to be taking up water quite as fast as the others. I will let that one dry out for as long as it takes before giving it a drink of CM. Note to self - FF Ocean Forest will run out of nutes after approx 30 days so I need to start providing them at that time. That's a huge thing to know! This whole process is just too much fun! Day 48 - All now have had their first round of CalMag and Tiger Bloom as well as some Sweet and Sticky from Humboldts. Did a trim to expose lower buds from upper leaves. I don't think I over did it. Needs another trim in a few days. Provided a recent pics of the crew...
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DaBeers
DaBeersstarted grow question 3 years ago
My 5 gal cloth pots are layered with approx 1/3 Cali Super Soil (bottom) and 2/3 Fox Farm Ocean Forest (top). I assume when the roots reach the super soil all nutes will be supplied. But what happens until then? Should i provide nutes until they reach the SS and if so what kind?
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GrowCN
GrowCNanswered grow question 3 years ago
Do nothing for now. You can usually go 3-4 weeks with Ocean Forest and no additional nutrients. Your super soil layer on the bottom could buy you more time for needing more nutes. Just keep an eye on your plants and listen to what they are telling you. This site (https://www.growweedeasy.com/cannabis-symptoms-pictures) has pictures that show many of the most common problems you might have. I am not a fan of layering soils. I want all the soil working. But super soil can be really good stuff! Make sure you water slowly and deeply, especially when the plants get larger. Early on you want to water beyond where you think the roots are. Roots will not grow into dry soil so you want nice moist soil for them to seek out. Then when the plants get bigger feel the bottom of the pot to make sure you are getting water all the way to the bottom. You can feel and see the sides of the pot to feel how you are watering the sides. Just make sure to water slowly. Water takes the path of least resistance so if water erupts out the side of the pot, water more slowly so it's soaking the soil and not blowing out the side. Fabric pots evaporate a lot of water so don't be surprised if you need to water heavily every day. With 19 liter (5 gal) pots I'm watering every day and each pot takes 1.5 - 2 liter of water when in late veg & early flower.
DaBeers
DaBeersstarted grow question 3 years ago
For example I look up Afghan Kush Ryder. The overview says "flowering takes 45-55 days" and then in the description part it says "Flowering - 70 days". I assume it means once you reach the flowering stage it will flower for 45-55 days and harvest in 70. Am I close? Thx!
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Ezzjaybruh
Ezzjaybruhanswered grow question 3 years ago
If this is an auto than that’s the explanation
DaBeers
DaBeersstarted grow question 3 years ago
I diagnosed these pics and added some Tiger Bloom (2-8-4). Now I'm thinking I need some CalMag. Do you have any recommendations? Adding the Tiger Bloom was the first nute I have ever added. See substrate used. 4 of 6 plants have variations of this and it's slowly getting worse.
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m0use
m0useanswered grow question 3 years ago
I think it was smart to add in some Tiger Bloom in case it was lacking a bit of P. CalMg is also a good option. The spots look like calcium issues but also potassium. however potassium will be covered in tiger bloom as well. Give it some calmg and check how its doing in the following week. I'd also raise your ph to 6.5 in soil grows Best Of Luck
DaBeers
DaBeersstarted grow question 3 years ago
Howdy peeps. Wondering if anyone has any thoughts on Burp Lids. I'm nearing my first harvest and think that maybe these are worth getting. Does anyone here use these? Thanks in advance!
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LeastExpectedGrower
LeastExpectedGroweranswered grow question 3 years ago
Or you can just untwist the jar lid. ;) Can't see this is worth the extra expense especially if it's just your first harvest and you don't have dozens of jars to work with.
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