Well, I'm seriously thinking OGenesis might have root rot. Another root popped down into the water today, and it is nice and white. I will watch it to see if it starts to change color. If it does, I will probably just scrap the plant, and move on.
I'm really thinking about sticking with soil as my primary grow medium. It is so much more carefree when compared to hydro. But who knows, maybe I'm just down on my luck because of the potential root rot issues.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Test Grow - Day 57 (Day 26 of Flower)
Well, we are (hopefully) nearing the half-way point of this flowering period. I plan to let this plant flower as long as it needs to, as I have a completely separate grow area for vegging plants, so no need to rush Genesis here along. She's doing excellent, putting energy into those bud sites. I watered her tonight, and she should be looking mighty fine in the morning!
That is the lowest (and almost smallest) bud site so far. I'm still going with the theory that the shock and stress caused this plant to self top, as I have quite a few (in my newbie opinion) bud sites for not doing any topping, training, supercropping, etc...
That is the lowest (and almost smallest) bud site so far. I'm still going with the theory that the shock and stress caused this plant to self top, as I have quite a few (in my newbie opinion) bud sites for not doing any topping, training, supercropping, etc...
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Test Grow - Day 55 (24 of Flower)
This plant just keeps on truckin'! The bud sites are getting bigger every time I see them (which is pretty obvious lol) and she's definitely getting taller! I did some pruning today of the larger and semi-discolored fan leaves. I'm not sure what's causing the yellow spots on the leaves, but it doesn't appear to be bugs, as I've examined several of the leaves under a USB microscope and see zero pests (knock on wood!!)
I think I got a bit overzealous with the pruning, but now is the time for that instead of much later. I'm trying to keep the leaves from sitting on each other as much as possible, but with the extremely low humidity (under 25%) that we have in the winter time, WPM isn't as much of a concern for me.
That's it for now. Will probably have some updated photos of her up soon. Until then, stay green!
I think I got a bit overzealous with the pruning, but now is the time for that instead of much later. I'm trying to keep the leaves from sitting on each other as much as possible, but with the extremely low humidity (under 25%) that we have in the winter time, WPM isn't as much of a concern for me.
That's it for now. Will probably have some updated photos of her up soon. Until then, stay green!
Motherlight - Introduction
And yet ANOTHER grow happening :D
This grow is nicknamed "Motherlight" and it's intention is to hopefully give me one or two very strong mother plants which I will be able to take some clones from. Northern Light is a legend to me, as it was the first "top-shelf" weed I had ever heard about. There were so many myths (strain created by Cheech and Chong, it grows in Alaska which makes it super dank, it will make you trip, and about a billion others) that I heard growing up that I just HAD to try my hand at growing it. And, with success so far!
This grow is nicknamed "Motherlight" and it's intention is to hopefully give me one or two very strong mother plants which I will be able to take some clones from. Northern Light is a legend to me, as it was the first "top-shelf" weed I had ever heard about. There were so many myths (strain created by Cheech and Chong, it grows in Alaska which makes it super dank, it will make you trip, and about a billion others) that I heard growing up that I just HAD to try my hand at growing it. And, with success so far!
Hydrogenesis - The Intro
So, I've finally gotten my first hydro grow going. I'm using DWC buckets with Rockwool cubes and Hydroton, along with the Lucas Formula and General Hydroponics Flora series (just FloraMicro and FloraBloom). This is my first foray into hydro, and my second into growing something.
There are two plants that will be featured during this grown. One is a clone from my White Noise plant that is currently (Feb 26th, 2013) in flowering. The other will be grown from a bagseed a buddy gave me from his OG Kush container. These plants will be right next to each other the entire time, unless there is some reason to separate them.
Also, I finally figured out how to use the jump break, so make sure you view the whole thing for photos!
There are two plants that will be featured during this grown. One is a clone from my White Noise plant that is currently (Feb 26th, 2013) in flowering. The other will be grown from a bagseed a buddy gave me from his OG Kush container. These plants will be right next to each other the entire time, unless there is some reason to separate them.
Also, I finally figured out how to use the jump break, so make sure you view the whole thing for photos!
Monday, February 25, 2013
Test Grow - Day 54 (23 of Flower)
Another day, and more progress! I stopped by a different grow shop today, try to sample what all the places have. Much better prices than the shop I normally use, and what seem like a good set of guys, although they will definitely try to upsell you (which they should). But that's boring shit.
On my test grow plant (which I have nicknamed Genesis), the bud sites keep getting bigger and bigger. I think I will be doing some pruning here soon to give a few of the lower sites more light, but to also remove some of the lowest growth nodes, so the plant focuses all of it's energy up top. I'm really happy and really excited to see this thing make more and more progress.
We're at 23 days since I flipped the switch from veg to flower, and in the last 5 or 6 days I've seen what I feel is massive growth improvement from her. She's really getting into the swing of things and if I can pull an oz or two dried from her, I'll be a very, very happy guy! So, about 40-50 more days to go, then she should be getting the chop! Here's to hoping :D
I'll be making a new category of posts soon following two separate grow projects I have going on. Look for those soon. Until then, stay green!
On my test grow plant (which I have nicknamed Genesis), the bud sites keep getting bigger and bigger. I think I will be doing some pruning here soon to give a few of the lower sites more light, but to also remove some of the lowest growth nodes, so the plant focuses all of it's energy up top. I'm really happy and really excited to see this thing make more and more progress.
We're at 23 days since I flipped the switch from veg to flower, and in the last 5 or 6 days I've seen what I feel is massive growth improvement from her. She's really getting into the swing of things and if I can pull an oz or two dried from her, I'll be a very, very happy guy! So, about 40-50 more days to go, then she should be getting the chop! Here's to hoping :D
I'll be making a new category of posts soon following two separate grow projects I have going on. Look for those soon. Until then, stay green!
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Test Grow - Day 53 (22 of Flower)
Wow, been a LONG ass time since an update was done. A fair amount has changed in that time too. I bought a second grow tent to use as a veg room. I plan to build a small table to go in there, so I can better utilize the 7ft height I have, but we'll save that for another post. In the veg room I've got a clone of this white noise plant going (nicknamed Moira Brown), as well as a seedling from an OG Kush bagseed a friend gave me, as well as two Northern Light #5 (NL#5) seeds going. Expect an update on those soon :D
As you can see, she's gotten quite a bit bigger. And, I was definitely WAYYYY early in calling her sex. Honest mistake, and shouldn't happen again, since I now know what REAL pistols look like. I don't have high hopes for the result from this plant, but if I make it to harvest, I'll be thanking my lucky stars. Here's some closer up shots.
The pics are a bit hard to see...since it's hard for me to take them, with the brightest light I've ever seen blasting all over my face (that's what she said). She seems to be liking the nutes I'm giving her, and is getting some purpling on the stems from it getting so cool in my grow room at night (I leave a window open so the canopy stays around 72 - 73 degrees). I've woken up late a couple of times to 63 degree temps in the tent. Should be back on a semi-regular update schedule (lol, I've said that before).
As you can see, she's gotten quite a bit bigger. And, I was definitely WAYYYY early in calling her sex. Honest mistake, and shouldn't happen again, since I now know what REAL pistols look like. I don't have high hopes for the result from this plant, but if I make it to harvest, I'll be thanking my lucky stars. Here's some closer up shots.
The pics are a bit hard to see...since it's hard for me to take them, with the brightest light I've ever seen blasting all over my face (that's what she said). She seems to be liking the nutes I'm giving her, and is getting some purpling on the stems from it getting so cool in my grow room at night (I leave a window open so the canopy stays around 72 - 73 degrees). I've woken up late a couple of times to 63 degree temps in the tent. Should be back on a semi-regular update schedule (lol, I've said that before).
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Test Grow - Day 36
Well, here we are, beginning the 5th day of flowering. Today was also the first time I've ever given her nutes. Not sure why I didn't start her earlier. To be honest, I don't have very high hopes for this grow, but I intend to give it my best!
I'm scrapping the custom cabinet approach, and buying another grow tent for clones/veg. I really like the tent I have, I just need to stop being lazy and get the rest of the parts for a more permanent setup. Basically, I still need to get myself a carbon filter and then mount it and the fan to the top of the tent, making room on the floor for more plants.
I've also decided to really move forward with hydro. The only thing I'm lacking is clones. I'm at the point of where I'm just gonna buy some off of Craigslist. Hopefully some seeds I ordered will be here soon as well. The clones I took of my little test plant aren't dead yet, and honestly, one of them doesn't look too bad. I'm hoping to see some roots pop here soon, but who knows.
Pics soon, when I stop being so lazy lol. Stay green!
I'm scrapping the custom cabinet approach, and buying another grow tent for clones/veg. I really like the tent I have, I just need to stop being lazy and get the rest of the parts for a more permanent setup. Basically, I still need to get myself a carbon filter and then mount it and the fan to the top of the tent, making room on the floor for more plants.
I've also decided to really move forward with hydro. The only thing I'm lacking is clones. I'm at the point of where I'm just gonna buy some off of Craigslist. Hopefully some seeds I ordered will be here soon as well. The clones I took of my little test plant aren't dead yet, and honestly, one of them doesn't look too bad. I'm hoping to see some roots pop here soon, but who knows.
Pics soon, when I stop being so lazy lol. Stay green!
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Test Grow - Day 32
Well, I headed over to the grow supply store today to grab a few things. I ended up grabbing some reflective Mylar so I could do the 'veg room' conversion, as well as some 3" rockwool cubes, so I could try my hand at cutting my own clones.
The veg room part went pretty well. I was able to cut the mylar semi-straight and keep it mostly clean. I know it will create hotspots, but it's not meant to be a perfect solution either. I didn't snap any pics, but it was really boring anyway. Just me, staplegunning some mylar to the inside of a cheap storage cabinet.
The cutting clones part, however, didn't go so well. I don't have a humidity dome, and I didn't cut any ventilation holes in the cabinet yet, so the temps in there just skyrocket. It's about 83* under my humidity dome (aka, my wife's plastic cake tray with a clear plastic top). I have a fan in there, but it's not circulating very well. I will have to cut an intake and exhaust vent soon if I actually want to use this for it's intended purpose.
Needless to say, the cut plants look wilty and terrible. I'm hoping they come back to life overnight, but I have very low hopes for them. Otherwise, I've flipped the main plant to flowering. The more I read, the more I feel I was a bit ahead of the game calling her a girl...but only time will tell.
Until next time, stay green!
The veg room part went pretty well. I was able to cut the mylar semi-straight and keep it mostly clean. I know it will create hotspots, but it's not meant to be a perfect solution either. I didn't snap any pics, but it was really boring anyway. Just me, staplegunning some mylar to the inside of a cheap storage cabinet.
The cutting clones part, however, didn't go so well. I don't have a humidity dome, and I didn't cut any ventilation holes in the cabinet yet, so the temps in there just skyrocket. It's about 83* under my humidity dome (aka, my wife's plastic cake tray with a clear plastic top). I have a fan in there, but it's not circulating very well. I will have to cut an intake and exhaust vent soon if I actually want to use this for it's intended purpose.
Needless to say, the cut plants look wilty and terrible. I'm hoping they come back to life overnight, but I have very low hopes for them. Otherwise, I've flipped the main plant to flowering. The more I read, the more I feel I was a bit ahead of the game calling her a girl...but only time will tell.
Until next time, stay green!
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Test Grow - Day 31
So, I acted on a bit of impulse and picked up a cheap cabinet that I plan to convert into a veg room. It's not as big as I hoped it would be, but it will definitely work as a veg room. And now, I can have a dedicated space to veg, and another to flower.
I still need to pick up a few things (reflective material, fans, hole saw, etc...) to actually do the process. I plan to document the whole process, with pictures and a write up. It will probably get it's own section at the top. Hopefully, the whole setup works and allows me a semi-perpetual grow. At least, I hope to be able to continuously cycle plants through, never going above my legal limit of 6 in veg and 6 in flower.
I'll know more soon. Until then (and always), stay green!
I still need to pick up a few things (reflective material, fans, hole saw, etc...) to actually do the process. I plan to document the whole process, with pictures and a write up. It will probably get it's own section at the top. Hopefully, the whole setup works and allows me a semi-perpetual grow. At least, I hope to be able to continuously cycle plants through, never going above my legal limit of 6 in veg and 6 in flower.
I'll know more soon. Until then (and always), stay green!
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