First Time DWC Grow Here! - Tips & Critiques Welcome!

[Imtrimmin]

So here we are folks couple pics, 17 days from seed. Topped them 2 days ago. Growing like weeds ;-)

 

[PTSDgrower]

were you military ? or you just like 550 cord bracelets ?

 

[Imtrimmin]

were you military ? or you just like 550 cord bracelets ?

Hey ptsdgrower, no not military just like the 17ft of 550 cord with a pulley in a bracelet. Pretty cool for sure, the clasp turns into the pulley and tensioner

 

[cogreen]

Damn, you're growing like a pro bro! They look healthy as far as I can tell; nice work. You haven't had all the issues I ran into early in my grow; so you must be doing something right

Any idea how long you plan to veg, or just playin it by ear?

 

[Imtrimmin]

Feels really great to hear that dude considering I was just scrolling threw your journal thinking to myself "that's my goal!" lol and yea just playing by year I'm I think day 19 or 20 now and iv been doing some lst'ing. At this growth rate I'll be flowering whithin the next week give or take, I had to add my filter in too the smell is strong.. The only smell that brings such joy and panic at the same time lol

 

[cogreen]

Haha, I'm flattered considering I know very little... My only goal was/is "keep them alive long enough to harvest"

In terms of flowering, the one thing I'd suggest you to consider is that they are sexually mature enough... I think I see some female parts on yours already, so you may be good to go already... I don't know enough on this topic to be sure, but I've def read that before... Someone else who's more experienced can hopefully comment.

 

[Imtrimmin]

Good call dude, I never even thought of that bit totally makes sense. I'll be sure to do some reading before I switch the lights. Thanks

 

[chenzi]

Trimmin,
Whether you flip now or later,ultimately is your decision. Based on "my" experience, and that is limited, 'I' would flip now.
Growth rates in D.W.C can be explosive, if you wait much longer you wont be able to move in there.
Here's a photo to show you what happens when you veg too long

In the second photo you can see how I ran out of space to lift the light.
And here are some shots of the root mass you will end up with

Good luck man,whatever choice you make

 

[Imtrimmin]

Awesome thanks for the eye opener man lol I have been deep down telling my self I better do the switch
. This sealed The deal for me, I'm going to go to flower in the next couple days. I'm looking forward to it! Do you guys continue veg nutes for a while into flower?

P.s. Those plants look beautiful no matter how big they are lol

 

[chenzi]

One week more and you're

 

[cogreen]

How much "head room" do have above your current plants (i.e. how much grow room do they have vertically)? If you have sufficient space, I'd personally consider waiting a week like chenzi suggested, but then again I don't know shit, seriously.

There are techniques you can use to slow stretch if needed. For example defoliation during stretch "should" slow them down and I'm sure there are others.

At the end of the day its obviously your call, but IMHO don't rush a good thing

 

[Imtrimmin]

Just switch the lights over lastnight, did a little bending and tieing so far. Anyways here we are call it day 1 flowering, not a huge concern for me to get a big yield this time around anyways. As long as it's good smoke and I can call it my own I'm happy. My next journal I'm going to use this as my veg and get a nice big flower tent, not enough room in this tent to have big fat plants and still feel in control lol for me anyways I think. Anyways here we go.

 

[PTSDgrower]

where did you go ?

 

[Imtrimmin]

Sooo sorry guys been a road blocked week. Phone took a shit so I lost my password and all my pictures+camera lol anyways new phone now, girls seem to be doing great! The amount of bud sites Definitely pleases me. I've been tieing and bending like crazy. So far no injuries lol anyways I'll bemail back on track now! Thanks guys

 

[Imtrimmin]

Disregard pic 3 it's old this site is giving me a hard as time. Not pissing with it anymore

 

[cannilingus]

i have no exp with anything but soil, sooilless. i have to read up, as i might consider trying some hydro. what style, im not sure.

 

[cogreen]

Are your plants as "light green" as they appear in the pics? If so perhaps its the strain, or perhaps low N, or something else... Hard to say

Also it appears you might have some issues on your lower fan leaves??

 

[Imtrimmin]

Yea for sure good eye man! Going to dose them today with some instagreen. Hopefully does the trick

 

[Imtrimmin]

Fuck me running. . Suppose to be femanized but didn't work out that way.. it's like taking home a smoking hot girl just to find out she's got balls... I could have used a different example but this is how I feel lol anyways one is a female so far hopefully it wasn't pollinated as well.

 

[cogreen]

That sucks man. Hopefully your remaining lady will produce for ya.