Camper2016's First Grow - Candy Cane Auto

[camper2016]

Interesting....I wonder the difference is then....guess there's only one way to find out

 

[camper2016]

And just throwing this out there....I love reading about someone's pot having "flavor" and the different strains attributes like how it smokes or flavor or the high you get from it....and the reason is the last time I smoked and got high was 1993...never "bought" my own but would always chip in or buy the beer or whatever...and living in Texas the whole concept of bottom of the bag weed having "flavor" makes me laugh....in a good way...ah, the memories

 

[camper2016]

Also, with the light ballast I have it has a 6" opening at each end of the ballast. When I get the duct fan and ducting, which end of the ballast does it go? Either end or the end opposite where the bulb fits into the ballast....??

 

[Demon42069]

I couldn't find anything that said one way wad better when I set mine up. I have mine set up with the bulbook on the right and the air flowing from left to right. So carbon filter is on non bulb side.works for me so far, no problems yet.

 

[camper2016]

I mean it make sense to me to use the opposite end from the plugged end....I just need to spin the ballast around when I install the duct......just puts the plug further away from the power source...anyway here's day 20

 

[camper2016]

I feel good about what I'm seeing.....latest readings 31% humid 90f temp

 

[camper2016]

...even "slow poke" picking up the pace

 

[Canna Montana]

You will be able to top those little girls pretty soon! So exciting for you!!!

 

[camper2016]

OK....will definitely be asking advice on that little procedure...

 

[Canna Montana]

Sure. When you have 4 sets of leaves, not counting the leaves when it sprouted, you will pinch or cut off the top set of leaves. That will make it so 2 tops grow there.

 

[Canna Montana]

I just did an update on topping the autos in our journal. You should be able to see the before and after pics.

 

[Demon42069]

I just did an update on topping the autos in our journal. You should be able to see the before and after pics.

I thought topping an auto was bad, have you compared it to LST, does it work better for you?

 

[camper2016]

IDK....what I have heard about autos was to leave alone but if there's a better way to do this I want to know

 

[electro gypsy]

You can top or LST auto's. Arteekay and SweetSue are the two ends of that spectrum that come to mind currently. Both work well from what I've seen. I still like to do a natural run first with any type. That way I can get a good idea of what might be best for that particular strain.

 

[camper2016]

I like watching them grow but if pinching or topping or tying or whatever is beneficial I'll certainly listen and learn

 

[camper2016]

Here we go....3 weeks in....progress report. What do you see??? Opinions...advice....kudos...judos.....ancient Chinese secrets or Ancient Aliens...all welcome, all are welcome

 

[camper2016]

.....oops...here are some pictures

 

[camper2016]

all of these girls range from 2" - 4" tall right now

 

[Amadeus Forzin]

Looking ok buddy, I'd be introducing a small amount of veg nutrients, still a touch pale

 

[camper2016]

OK....in the last watering (approx 36 hrs ago) started with FF big bloom...