Ed's 1st Tent Grow: Wappa Twisted Sisters

[ed the head]

Thinking ahead here ... I like what I am reading about Canuk's Critical Mass Auto Fem Critical Mass Auto Feminized Seeds (Canuk Seeds)
650-750 gr/M2?
Oh Heel Yes.

 

[StoneOtter]

Thinking ahead here ... I like what I am reading about Canuk's Critical Mass Auto Fem Critical Mass Auto Feminized Seeds (Canuk Seeds)
650-750 gr/M2?
Oh Heel Yes.

In 8 weeks! Good choice! @24%thc!!!

 

[ed the head]

In 8 weeks! Good choice! @24%thc!!!

I was just thinking that too @StoneOtter !

I am skeptical about 8 weeks but optimistic and enthusiastic for 10-12.

The idea of a longer light cycle really intrigues me. At 20 hrs vs 16 hrs we have 25% more light hours. In theory 25% faster bud development. I kind of like the combinations of 22/2 and 21/3. For 1, I think the ladies need some rest to flourish optimally. For 2, those # combinations in themselves carry mystical qualities. Yes, I am Ston-Ed.

I can imagine them really flourishing in 21 or 22 hours of equatorial sunshine. If I can achieve close to the yield projections adjusted for the size of my tent and pull off 3 grows a year, I have my needs covered and that's pretty encouraging. I like the CM I've had the pleasure to consume. In fact, my previously mentioned previous attempt 12 years ago was with CM's forerunner BigBud. Every aspect of growing has come a long way baby since then.

I am going to wait for a Sale on the CM Fem Autos - I have a supply of photo period Fems for the next grow, including 1 more Wappa.

Fun fun fun.

 

[ed the head]

Day #75, Flip Day #33

Watering day Winterrose a tad droopy but nothing serious. Winterrose's buds are developing very nicely and starting to smell very berry and/or fruit like. Reminds me a lot of Blueberry, the cannabis not the fruit. In contrast the buds on Wilhelmina, Winona and Wynnifred smell much more like citrus / lemony. Temps rose to 77F in the room and 79F in the tent. I think this is still in their happy zone as all looks good. Backed the space heater down to 70F. Only been clearing out dead bottom growth. I accidently broke one skinny straggler losing a tiny bud in development in the process. Humidity is nice and low to prevent the potential bud rot/mold I read about. At 32% maybe too low so I'm running the humidifier to bring it to 40% in the tent before I go. Other than that, all systems go. Hi ho it's off to conventional work I go.

 

[ed the head]

3 of the larger buds up front and easier to photograph. About 1 week to go mid flower cycle. 4-5 weeks.

 

[StoneOtter]

Nice and full of pistols Ed!

 

[ed the head]

Day # 77, Flip Day # 35

Our guest didn't stay an extra day so I am home with the girls early!! All is well, buds are getting really big and juicy. I had my spreadsheet all laid out for 10 weeks of flowering, 3 weeks each Open Sesame, Beastie Bloomz and Cha Ching, and then 1 week water. The girls are ripening up so fast, today I've moved up Cha Ching application a week. Looks like my tier 2 trellis was a good idea. It's hard to stop staring into the tent, they're beautiful!!

 

[AzLaker]

The plants ARE really filling out nicely ed Now put those shades on so you don't fry your eyes.

AzLaker

 

[ed the head]

HAHAHA! Fortunate for me it's night time for the girls. Like a bright moonlight with them! Augmenting carbon like a madman (on account of their deficit, of course)

 

[ed the head]

Planning ahead to Grow #2. I only have 1 Auto on hand (a Bloody Skunk). Although I can't wait to try it, I am going to wait for a sale on Canuk's Critical Mass Auto, or Barney's Purple Punch Auto hopefully by Grow #3. This way I can fill the tent with 4 Autos and adjust the light.

After the twisted Wappa sisters depart the tent, methinks I will endeavor to steward the following:

1 Canuk Blueberry Fem - a TrueNorthSeeds freebee! A little lower THC than I would otherwise prefer, but oh, that taste.
1 Canuk Grandaddy Bruce Fem - from a complimentary 3 pack from TrueNorthSeeds. I like what GDP did to Larry OG in Purple Punch and have high hopes indeed for this one.
1 Canuk Coco Melon Fem - from another complimentary 3 pack from TrueNorthSeeds. A little nervous about keeping this one tethered, supposed to want to grow tall. May experiment with topping this one.
1 Homegrown Cannabis Gelato Fem - leaving 3 from a pack I purchased last spring.

(Bellarose) Blueberry Fem
(Gloriana) Grandaddy Bruce Fem
(Caydence) Coco Melon Fem
(Giulia) Gelato Fem

 

[ed the head]

Why Bloody Skunk Auto you ask?
This is why 22 gram purple cola

 

[AzLaker]

Planning ahead to Grow #2. I only have 1 Auto on hand (a Bloody Skunk). Although I can't wait to try it, I am going to wait for a sale on Canuk's Critical Mass Auto, or Barney's Purple Punch Auto hopefully by Grow #3. After the twisted Wappa sisters depart the tent, methinks I will endeavor to steward the following:

1 Canuk Blueberry Fem - a TrueNorthSeeds freebee! A little lower THC than I would otherwise prefer, but oh, that taste.
1 Canuk Grandaddy Bruce Fem - from a complimentary 3 pack from TrueNorthSeeds. I like what GDP did to Larry OG in Purple Punch and have high hopes indeed for this one.
1 Canuk Coco Melon Fem - from another complimentary 3 pack from TrueNorthSeeds. A little nervous about keeping this one tethered, supposed to want to grow tall. May experiment with topping this one.
1 Homegrown Cannabis Gelato Fem - leaving 3 from a pack I purchased last spring.

(Bellarose) Blueberry Fem
(Gloriana) Grandaddy Bruce Fem
(Caydence) Coco Melon Fem
(Giulia) Gelato Fem

I like the sound of all four of them. If the Blueberry gives you that TASTE, I agree, sacrifice a little less THC for that Blueberry taste.
GDP x with a Bruce Banner....interesting.
On your third choice, grab some thin bamboo poles, to go along with your netting . and keep it up front where it's easier to tend to.
Gelato. Part of the "cookies family". Enough said. Good stuff.

AzLaker

 

[Backlipslide]

Why Bloody Skunk Auto you ask?
This is why 22 gram purple cola

Very nice!!

Was that dry or wet?

If it’s dry, you could enter it into nug of the month. Definitely a contender!

if it’s still wet, then I’d suggest plant of the month if you have a picture of the
Full plant as well to go with it!

 

[ed the head]

That pic was from the seed site, one of the grows featured. As I recall it was dry weight ... astounding.
One other pic was of that cola growing. The woman growing it had a 12 oz. soda can beside it for size reference!
I wish that were mine!

 

[StoneOtter]

Next run looks fun Ed!

 

[ed the head]

Day #80, Flip Day #38 (5.428 weeks into flower)

Thanks and Warm Greetings to Venerable Sister and Brother Growers Everywhere

The Wappa sisters all look happy in their bud production. I cycle my fans off for 2 timer ticks per day. That occurred today when I came down to check on them. Opening the tent I noticed a marked increase in the dense aroma of sweet bud, just spectacular. This is welcome, but when I check the weather station I notice humidity is up to 90%. Ambient room humidity is only 31%, and with the fans running again the tent humidity goes back down to 40%. Yesterday was plain watering day for the ladies. They're now taking about 2L every other day (24 hours faster). I will probably switch my fans back to 24x7 so these beautiful buds stay dry.

I am surprised to hear myself say this, but time really flew with the Wappa sisters. I can't believe that in only 2.5-3.5 weeks they're supposed to be all finished. I should be (and am) elated, but also a little sad to see their brief lives end so quickly. It may not work, but I am going to repot and winter them and then put them outside in May to give them all 1 more chance.

Wilhelmina and Winterrose are both a bit further ahead of their sisters. Bigger buds, more tricombs, more yellowing of their foliage.

Backordered sticky fly traps finally arrived. There is no problem but I put 1 in each pot anyway to supplement my homemade duct tape bug traps. I also received the drying net which came with a nice pair of trimming shears. I like this net because it has multiple compartments, I have ample room to keep the girls buds separated for post drying measuring purposes. Will also use 1 compartment to dry the trim.

Had a nice visit yesterday from our cat MooMoo. Thankfully it was at a time the tent was closed. She's a very sweet cat but she is also a killa and an Herbicidal Maniac so I have to keep a close eye out and the door closed when the tent is open.

 

[ed the head]

 

[ed the head]

Day #81, Flip Day #39

Watering day. Ladies drinking 3L each now every 48 hours Water came out of the tap @6.2. We drink the same water so the girls are as organic and/or lead poisoned as I am Better Together!

I don't yet have the experience but my intuition suggests Wappa is a particularly STANKY variety. Uncertainties regarding the effectiveness of carbon filter stank reduction dispelled. There is no smell from the exhaust fan output duct whatsoever.

There is a small wind gap at the zipper tee at the top of the tent where a beautiful STANK now emanates. I love sticking my nose in there

Growers trying to control odor may wish to consider other varieties, but if you seek aroma Wappa is for you.

 

[ed the head]

 

[ed the head]

Day #83, Flip Day #41

Watering / Nutrient Day 2nd application of full strength (1 tsp. per gallon) Fox Farms Cha Ching.

Fattening nugs delight and taunt me.