Burmese Kush - CFL - First Time

[1ofaKind]

Yes, there is some cupping. Now, when the new growth comes out, it is automatically cupped. While I have seen a little additional cupping, it seems to be minimal at this point. My LEDs are 10" from the top of the plants, 15" from the dirt line. They are really cool today with the door open. Nothing over 81!

I will consider moving the LEDs back. Will that lower the intensity / lumens of light?

 

[1ofaKind]

BUKU Day 19

I raised the LED lights by 1.5"

Probably need to raise the cfls too.

Nice, continuous growth.

 

[1ofaKind]

Plant problems on day 20

I think it is just a little heat stress, so im not even worried about it.

See pics below. These are just on plant A, maybe a tiny bit on plant B.

A and B are under the LEDs.

A is growing so tall, I am worried the new growth is getting tangled up.

B seems to refuse to stretch at all, but still lots of healthy new growth.

All these pics are on plant A. I will do B and C separate for today.

 

[1ofaKind]

Plant B is a little short. It looks reddish from the lights.

Plant C is under the 8 cfls and looks perfect!

 

[Cannbidoscar]

Plants look great! Plants veg nice and tight under LEDs so I wouldn't worry about that. I think I can start to see some alternating on the nodes which would indicate a heavier sativa influence, I'd start to prepare for a 3x stretch during flowering.

Happy growing!

 

[1ofaKind]

BUKU Day 21

Rearranged the room to have the CFL light out of the closet to reduce heat and hopefully the LEDs and CFLs can share light.

The growth is getting a little funny, either crowded at the top trying to grow straight up or flat and low near the dirt to get reflected rays...

Plants are 7 - 9" tall.

 

[1ofaKind]

Day 21 after pruning and bugs

Found a flock of small flying somethings.

My eyes are not good to begin with, and when the lights are on, I get all blurry.

But there were definetly some flyin' somethin's in there.

Sprayed the Ortho bug spray when I shook the plant and they came out.

Also trimmed all of what I think are called "fan leaves."

I cut them with a box cutter. All the big leaves that came straight out sideways.

I left the upper most set that are just growing.

Can I make cannabutter or tea or something with 21 day trimmings? Or is it too early for that?

Trying to put the fans lower on the plants to dry the soil

Considering tying some branches that are growing straight up into the others.

Did I trim correctly? More, less, just right?

Thanks.

 

[1ofaKind]

BUKU Day 22

Well, I think it looks great!

Probably waited too long to start pruning.

Hope they don't go into shock and get hermie, but can't tell yet.

If they were a little more mature, I would throw them into flower. But no preflowers yet, so I will let them recoup for a week and hopefully see some preflowers then.

I tied some of the bunched up branches to bolts and hung them over the sides of the pots! Seems to be working!

You can't see it in the pictures, but the newest newest growth (half cm of leaves) did turn white after pruning all the fan leaves. And yes, I went and chopped off even the highest fan leaves. Noob mistake or hidden wonder....

 

[1ofaKind]

Day 22. So I don't think I saw the top leaves turn white. I think they are white hairs.

When I search "Female preflower white hair" I see a lot of white hairs growing from a "armpit" or place where branches bend or come off the trunk.

On my plants, I only see the white hairs at the future bud sites: where the new growth is at the top of the center stalk and branches.

Am I seeing correctly? Do white hairs at new leaf growth = females and flower time?

I think I will switch the lights to 12/12 tomorrow.

Sorry, my camera cannot focus on small things.

 

[1ofaKind]

right the first time, white leaves of newest growth, not hair.

but i already changed my timers and bulbs.

we'll see......

 

[1ofaKind]

BUKU Day 23

First day of 12 / 12 flower light cycle. Using 6 - 2300k @ 23 watts, 2 - 6500k @ 23 watts, and the 2 - 90w 7 band LEDs (60 watt draw each)

The plants are only 8 - 10" tall at this point. I have the main stalk and 4 additional side branches on each plant!

Looks healthy.

 

[1ofaKind]

Day 24

Growing strong again! Plants are 8 - 10" tall.

The only fan leaves are the newest, highest set, and the rest of the plants are filling in.

Today was the 2nd day of flower lights 12/12.

Watered the plants this morning. Still no ferts, as the soil had fert in it.

 

[1ofaKind]

BUKU Day 25

Leaves are growing everywhere. I want bud...

Smells like a skunk came in here and did the nasty...

I specifically did not buy anything with skunk, yet here I am. My whole house stinks like skunk arse.

And those are just the leaves.

It had a rich organic aroma, not particularly pleasant, but now it has turned sour. Maybe from cutting the fan leaves?

 

[1ofaKind]

BUKU Day 28 Flower Day 6?

Anyway, still no preflowers or anything like that.

The plant just wants to keep growin'

I picked up a tent and some new lights on a black Friday sale at the local hydro store.

The only tent they had in stock was a 2' x 3' x 5' tall. Since its a little short, I put the Phresh filter and on the top like a chimney. So far it still smells. Maybe it just needs a few days.

Now I have 300 actual watts of LED. Most seem to be red. Agro Pro.

Robust, but short and bushy growth. I put the lights up high to try to have them fill their space.

I would like help with how to prune. Last time I just cup all the fan leaves...

For now it has plenty of air flow, though.

temps at 81'

 

[1ofaKind]

Day 29 (Day 6 of flower light schedule)

Growing like its veg. Plants are now 14" tall for the 2 big ones, 11" for the short one.

I put the short one up on some boxes.

I watered the plants today with some bloom ferts. Hope that will start some flowering, or at least pre-flowers.

A few gnats in the soil. I watered anyways, again, to get the plants in flower mode.

Must be a lot of nitrogen still in the Vermifire soil.

I'm using Dyna Grow Bloom. All in one.

 

[SternGuy]

Subbed
Newbie getting ready for first grow. Looks great!

 

[1ofaKind]

BUKU Day 30
Flower Day 7

I still do not see the alternating nodes I hear people talk about as the sign of plant maturity.

I wonder if I pushed for flower from veg too soon....

Anyway, lots of growth, lots of leaves, 1" growth on all plants over the past 24 hours.

Fan leaves are beginning to drown out the lower bud sites and the plants are growing into the walls and each other.

I won't mess with it and hope that the plants figure it out for themselves.

Tent temps were high when I got home. 82+' and 74% humidity... Guess I need a better fan. But I'm not messing with the chimney. I am amazed it went together the first time.

 

[1ofaKind]

BUKU Day 31 Flower Day 8 ( I think )

Well, I still don't see any alternating nodes and no signs of preflowers...

I am disappointed. I thought the nutes would spur the change for sure.

Just more growth. I am tempted to chop off the fan leaves at the top again. They grow right over the other future bud sites.

I'm trying to allow nature to run its course and not go crazy and try to change something major.

Since the plants look perfectly happy and healthy... Just no flowers.

 

[1ofaKind]

BUKU Day 32 Flower day 10

I think I am seeing white pistols (again)

How do people see the difference between the pistols and the new leaves that are white?

Anyway, still looking good.

Plants are 12 - 17" tall. Soil seems dry. Will water with more bloom furts tomorrow.

 

[1ofaKind]

As close as my camera will focus on what may be white hairs