7" too early to force flowering?

StonyGeoff · 03-30-2008, 09:09 PM

sorry for the moment i'm unable to post images!

Plant is 7" tall, lower branches have started shooting out (about 1/2 " in length id say) and the plant is showing 7-blade leaves. I wish to move my plant outside to mature now. I live in SA and the day's have now shortened in length almost to 12hrs of light per day. i'd say we're still getting up to 14 hrs perhaps a little more at the moment. and the temp outside now averages between 10*C and 25*C. i'm concerned that it might get too cold and kill the plant? perhaps i should leave it indoors for 2 weeks and drop my DLP from 22/2 back to 12/12 to force flowering and THEN move it outside to mature. any comment/advice would be greatly appreciated

cheers

Boss · 03-30-2008, 09:12 PM

I think you will be ok depending on the strain. Cannabis started as a very cold bearing plant, and can take very cold temps before dieing. Do you know if it's indica, sativa?

***** will let you know man, he lives there as well :-)

I would flower first ;-)

StonyGeoff · 03-30-2008, 11:36 PM

Thanks Boss :-)

I think it's a hybrid, going by the shape of the leaves. But i could be wrong (random seeds that i have collected). I reckon i'll take your advice and flower first!

1 more thing: is common shade-cloth (green) going to "block out" too much sunlight?? I put 'im outside today and it's now midday and the plant actually seems to be reacting BETTER to partly cloudy "shade-cloth" covered sunlight than it was to my artificial setup!
He/She seems to be LO-VING natural light :-D

Cheers

Boss · 03-31-2008, 02:02 AM

In certain climates you have to use shade or they burn up ;-) I think 25% is the most you need though.

StonyGeoff · 03-31-2008, 02:06 AM

Ah

gotcha. I should probably check how much it's blocking out. Aussie sun can be quite brutal!
Also i posted a few images in a different thread (still Veg forum) "StonyG - Day51"

check it out! tell me what you think!

StonyGeoff · 03-31-2008, 02:14 AM

*****: can you recommend any fairly cheap plant food available in OZ for flowering (or perhaps a nice blend of organic nutrients i could use) that ISN'T miracle-gro! lol
I've been using miracle-gro for the veg stage, but i dont really wanna continue using it after what i've read on here.. Miracle-Gro = BAD

Cheers!

xjackflashx · 05-04-2008, 10:45 PM

i used miracle grow in very very lil amounts and had no problems with them at all..had 10 plants last year over 6 feet tall in an outdoor grow setup...bud was deep green and purple with fluffy buds...very lil seedage..great smoke too...couple hits and your chill for a few hrs..

03-30-2008, 09:09 PM	#1
StonyGeoff Free Thinker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 569	7" too early to force flowering? sorry for the moment i'm unable to post images! Plant is 7" tall, lower branches have started shooting out (about 1/2 " in length id say) and the plant is showing 7-blade leaves. I wish to move my plant outside to mature now. I live in SA and the day's have now shortened in length almost to 12hrs of light per day. i'd say we're still getting up to 14 hrs perhaps a little more at the moment. and the temp outside now averages between 10C and 25C. i'm concerned that it might get too cold and kill the plant? perhaps i should leave it indoors for 2 weeks and drop my DLP from 22/2 back to 12/12 to force flowering and THEN move it outside to mature. any comment/advice would be greatly appreciated cheers __________________ "We can try to avoid making choices by doing nothing, but even that is a decision" 2nd Grow Attempt (CFLs + Stealth Box) Stony's Super-Organic SCROG -- OverGrow FAQ's

03-30-2008, 09:12 PM	#2
Boss Cannabis Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 8,098 Blog Entries: 11	Re: 7" too early to force flowering? I think you will be ok depending on the strain. Cannabis started as a very cold bearing plant, and can take very cold temps before dieing. Do you know if it's indica, sativa? *** will let you know man, he lives there as well :-) I would flower first ;-) __________________ 420 Magazine** Creating Cannabis Awareness Since 1993 My Photo Thread Boss's Poor Mans Grow Help Support Our Website! Please Visit Our Sponsors! Join 420 Girls and Help Support This Website!

03-30-2008, 11:36 PM	#3
StonyGeoff Free Thinker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 569	Re: 7" too early to force flowering? Thanks Boss :-) I think it's a hybrid, going by the shape of the leaves. But i could be wrong (random seeds that i have collected). I reckon i'll take your advice and flower first! 1 more thing: is common shade-cloth (green) going to "block out" too much sunlight?? I put 'im outside today and it's now midday and the plant actually seems to be reacting BETTER to partly cloudy "shade-cloth" covered sunlight than it was to my artificial setup! He/She seems to be LO-VING natural light :-D Cheers __________________ "We can try to avoid making choices by doing nothing, but even that is a decision" 2nd Grow Attempt (CFLs + Stealth Box) Stony's Super-Organic SCROG -- OverGrow FAQ's

03-31-2008, 02:02 AM	#4
Boss Cannabis Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 8,098 Blog Entries: 11	Re: 7" too early to force flowering? In certain climates you have to use shade or they burn up ;-) I think 25% is the most you need though. __________________ 420 Magazine Creating Cannabis Awareness Since 1993 My Photo Thread Boss's Poor Mans Grow Help Support Our Website! Please Visit Our Sponsors! Join 420 Girls and Help Support This Website!

03-31-2008, 02:06 AM	#5
StonyGeoff Free Thinker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 569	Re: 7" too early to force flowering? Ah gotcha. I should probably check how much it's blocking out. Aussie sun can be quite brutal! Also i posted a few images in a different thread (still Veg forum) "StonyG - Day51" check it out! tell me what you think! __________________ "We can try to avoid making choices by doing nothing, but even that is a decision" 2nd Grow Attempt (CFLs + Stealth Box) Stony's Super-Organic SCROG -- OverGrow FAQ's

03-31-2008, 02:14 AM	#6
StonyGeoff Free Thinker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 569	Re: 7" too early to force flowering? *****: can you recommend any fairly cheap plant food available in OZ for flowering (or perhaps a nice blend of organic nutrients i could use) that ISN'T miracle-gro! lol I've been using miracle-gro for the veg stage, but i dont really wanna continue using it after what i've read on here.. Miracle-Gro = BAD Cheers! __________________ "We can try to avoid making choices by doing nothing, but even that is a decision" 2nd Grow Attempt (CFLs + Stealth Box) Stony's Super-Organic SCROG -- OverGrow FAQ's

05-04-2008, 10:45 PM	#7
xjackflashx Free Thinker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carolina Green! Posts: 137	Re: 7" too early to force flowering? i used miracle grow in very very lil amounts and had no problems with them at all..had 10 plants last year over 6 feet tall in an outdoor grow setup...bud was deep green and purple with fluffy buds...very lil seedage..great smoke too...couple hits and your chill for a few hrs..

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