Alpine's Mixed Experiment

[AlpineGrower]

hello again!
as the last batch did so badly, i decided to start a fresh with what i think is an interesting mix of strains.. i have 3 Greenhouse White Rhino, 3 White Widow x Big Bud, 2 Burmese Kush, and 1 Purple Haze.
all started from seed. put seeds into peat discs after germing them using the ol' soak-in-water 24hrs method.
now in their 5th week of veg. using BioBizz light mix, and BioBizz nutrients.
400w hps. 1mx1mx2m tent.
have been feeding using biogrow and rootjuice 1ml/1.5 ltr. p.h between 6-6.5.
had some really high temps recently(35 deg. plus!!), which i think may have slowed growth slightly.. they seem to be happy and green now tho!
waiting for some more side growth before i flip to 12/12.. let me know your thoughts please!

 

[spectacular]

Hey Alpine, nice selection bro! They look like they could do with a little more bulking up before you switch onto 12/12 and maybe top that one at the back (left) to bring it into line with the rest. Also, topping will enhance your side shoot growth and create bushier plants!

Good luck bro!

 

[Aberration]

Yeah, I would top them all at least once. That will help them branch. Probably a couple toppings each would fill that tent nicely. It's also an opportunity to level the canopy if you cut wisely, as spectacular said. What size pots are those?

I've been subscribed since the 9th, I just haven't posted.

 

[4twenty4all]

How often are you watering? They look slightly over-watered which may explain the slow growth. What kind of medium are you using?

 

[AlpineGrower]

welcome Aberration! i havn't topped them at all yet, just thought i'd let them go so to speak, probably will regret my decision, but we'll see what happens... pots are 4 and 6 ltr. getting bigger pots for next grow.

@4twenty4all - i'm using biobizz lightmix, which seems to dry out quite quick.. have been watering every other day, and they have definately been needing it, pots were light and top couple of inches dry as a bone. i was running a fan onto them to help build stem strength, but turned it off for now as i think this was drying the soil too quick.

 

[Twelve12]

Great work, very clean. I think we have the same tent design. Plants looks healthy. Will you be taking some clones before 12/12?

 

[AlpineGrower]

twelve12 - thanks dude! i was not planning on taking clones for myself, no. the next batch will be different again. want to try a few different strains and just gain some experience along the way..

here's some more pics..

 

[spectacular]

Looking good Alpine!

 

[AlpineGrower]

things are starting to happen.... love this bit!

might not be able to see in these pics but the first few pistils are showing... should be looking good in a few weeks!!
more to come very soon....

 

[Twelve12]

They're loving life. You're doing great!

 

[AlpineGrower]

time for an update......
tings be lookin' good in 'ere bwoy! get me!!
sorry for the side-ways shots... forgot to rotate 'em!
Purple Haze:

runty Burmese Kush.. shame, was excited about these having not grown them before.. ahh well.. ce la vie!!!

some old heat stress (i think??) and some insect damage (thrips, who got tha fuck dealt wid!! ha!)

low shot

lookin' gooooooooood! (smells pretty nice too!)

yer boi!

 

[Twelve12]

Thrips are pain in the bootay. Treat them with some neem oil and add some basil plants in there. Should do the trick.

 

[AlpineGrower]

thanks 12, did exactly that. have seen a huge improvement, only the odd one or two still lurking around, but i'm pretty sure they are done! ha.
well here's what i came back to after a week..

Kush (i think, will have to check tonight when i water/ feed)

starting to really kick into flower now...

shit yer!

will post some close-ups tonight perhaps.. depends how much 'sampling' i do of the outdoor...

 

[spectacular]

BOOM.....those babies have taken off bro! Looks like your'e gonna get some big ass colas from those babies!

Keep up the good work!

 

[Twelve12]

Like how you kept it normal without topping/FIM/LST. The plants showcase its true form. What's the current temp reading? Glad to hear the thrips are gone. I still got some in the medium but with daily watering they drown and die. lol

 

[AlpineGrower]

thanks 12! yeah i wanted to just let them do their thing, as nature intended!
current temps are good.. mid 20's day, low 20's night (sorry will post more exact readings soon...)

more to follow...

 

[AlpineGrower]

here's some better pics for ya!
a nug of WhiteWidow x BigBud, this is the evening smoke, way too strong for daytime!

Burmese Kush:

WhiteWidow x BidBud:

Purple Haze:

White Rhino:

all starting to frost up nicely now... smells sooooooooo good!

 

[Twelve12]

Looking good! The yellow coloring does not display the plant's true colors. What camera are you using? Maybe I can help you adjust the white balance on it.

 

[AlpineGrower]

thanks 12, i'm using my girlfriends camera, it's a Kodak M341.. if you've got a tried and tested setting you know will get better pics please do share my dear chap!
here's some i took this evening.. girls are looking happy!

a plus..

 

[TorturedSoul]

Try setting the white balance to tungsten. I don't see a selection for setting a custom WB in that camera's manual.