First Dirt Grow For 2021

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Started the germination of 4 seeds, three unknown and one zkittlez on 2/21. Two of the unknown seeds were germinated in soil, only one survived. Two were damp paper towel germinated and moved to peat pods.

The following two weeks consisted of natural light and occasional spring water feedings. While constantly studying and upgrading, the three survivors were moved 3/6, into the bathroom shower and placed under 2 100w, 5000k, 1600 lumen CFLs with reflectors.

Growth continued at an expected, yet slow pace, considering the marginal surroundings and environment. Lighting was supplied 24 hours a day and CO2 levels fluctuated between 600-1700ppm, only supplemented by the use of a LP space heater’s pilot light.

March 16th all plants were transplanted into Opulent Systems 5 gallon grow bags with Fox Farm Ocean Forrest potting soil. Lighting was reduced to 16/8.

All plants performing well after transplant, excellent root ball noticed on plant that was germinated in dirt, fair root balls noted on plants germinated in paper towels and placed into peat pods. Growth slowed on all plants after transplanting, but little stress noted.

Additional 17w LED grow light with reflector was added on 3/30, and directed on the still unknown, dirt germinated, possibly GG4 auto flower strain.

 

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Dude, you are doing great.

Just remember those peat pot draw water from the soil also.

If you use them I would not recommend more than seedling.

Your ladies have good color and vigor, be happy.

Time pot up.

Tok..

 

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What's going on with your other ladies?

Inquiring mind want to know?

 

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What's going on with your other ladies?

Inquiring mind want to know?

 

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Beefing up, looks like they will soon need a topping, getting bushy on top.

 

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I'm here just high.

 

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You may want to move all electrical above the plant.

You don't want a water hazard.

 

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You should spike and give them a name or a stain.

 

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You may want to move all electrical above the plant.

You don't want a water hazard.

I’m working on that, just got my fan and filter yesterday and was going to tidy things up a bit after installation.

 

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Left the girls unattended for 5 days and the result is?

 

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Still looking good, maybe a little thirsty, but no worse off than when I left em. Yes the two in the rear need to be topped and trained, maybe get to that tomorrow.

 

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Started the 12/12 light cycle on May 1st, finally topped and LST the final two. This journey is definitely quite enjoyable and educational. I can’t thank everyone enough for all the support and encouragement!

 

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Looking real good there @Twist Me Up

They should all be ready by the end of July for you.

Tok..

 

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So there’s a golden/white powdery residue on the leaves, good or bad?

 

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I can't quite tell front your images, but could be one of two things right off the bat.

Sugar Leaves - Good Thing

White powder mildew - Bad Thing but treatable.

@Twist Me Up Can you get a closeup of a couple of leaves?

Tok..

 

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I can't quite tell front your images, but could be one of two things right off the bat.

Sugar Leaves - Good Thing

White powder mildew - Bad Thing but treatable.

@Twist Me Up Can you get a closeup of a couple of leaves?

Tok..

I’m guessing sugar leaves, I’ll send you some close up pictures in the am, they are sleeping now. It was only noticed later today on a few of the small top leaves of the cola.

 

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Good if it's sugar leaves.

Are you keeping an eye on the stretch?

After the first three weeks of 12 / 12 the stretch is normally over.

Tok..

 

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I did notice they were reaching up twords the light quite prominently!

 

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Looks like sugar leaves to me, nothing on any fan leaves. I have good ventilation and air movement

 

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Sugar leaves.