My First Grow! Critical AK AutoFems

NicoleL88

420 Member
Hello all!

First off I want to say how glad I am that I found this forum! ^_^

I wanted to share my first grow with you guys and get some feedback. I've included pictures of course.

My 3 Critical AK AutoFems are in their 58th day and approximately their 23rd day of flowering. On the seed packet it states plants can be harvested 80-90 days from seed and that flowering lasts 45-55 days.

They are grown in my hot press at a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius (light off) - 26 degrees Celsius (light on) in three small pots. I covered the walls in mylar and attached one large 125W CFL bulb to a pull up bar which I then adjusted to fit the space. Light schedule is 18/6, and has been all through the grow.

Growth medium is Coco Mix with perlite so I water until I get approx 10-20% run off. I used to water them every 4/5 days but now they need watering every day. For nutrients (which I started on Week 3/4 first at 1/4, then working up to 1/2) I used Canna Coco A&B. Today I decreased back to 1/4 strength as the plants need watering so frequently now. Water pH kept between 5.5-6.5 since the start.

For my first grow I'm really proud as I didn't think they would do so well, but of course I don't really know what to compare mine to so if anyone spots anything in the pictures which doesn't look healthy/normal, please let me know!

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Said I'd add some pictures. Just a little over two weeks of flowering to go! Some yellowing of lower leaves and one plant is smaller than the rest but overall I'm really happy with them so far!

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Hi Jefe and thanks! They smell good, I really can't describe it specifically, will ask the OH when he gets home as he has a better nose than I do!

Day 67 and Day 32 of flowering! Pics below, would love some more feedback!

Here's how they look today. Removed a lot of leaves as they were yellowing fast:
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Example of yellowing leaves (yellow leaves on two plants)
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Buds!
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Curling leaves on one plant
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Wet trim as AK is easy to trim. Hang dry for one week. Then trim off stalks and put into plastic bags with tops open to allow air to flow. Depending on stem dampness remove from plastic bag and place into paper grocery bag and fold over top for 24 hours stirring every 8 hours or so. Then place into glass jars for finish cure. The pics I showed were of a plant cut down mid April. Good luck on yours!!!
 
Not long left to go! The buds are super fat and smell gorgeously fruity! How I'm going to have the patience for curing them, I don't know!


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Banana/mango/peach flavour (using a vaporizer)! Couldn't resist trying a bit early! Fabulous head high, feel focused and awake but relaxed. Harvested just the top of the most mature one, to allow lower buds on the plant to develop fully. Drying the other bit leftover! I guess I was completely used to weed with more CBD, as this feels fantastic!
 
Banana/mango/peach flavour (using a vaporizer)! Couldn't resist trying a bit early! Fabulous head high, feel focused and awake but relaxed. Harvested just the top of the most mature one, to allow lower buds on the plant to develop fully. Drying the other bit leftover! I guess I was completely used to weed with more CBD, as this feels fantastic!


AWESOME!!! The rewards for patients hard work and love. Harvest!!! I know the peach/mango flavors you speak. Rock on girl!!! I just pressed my kief into the most delicious hash ball. Omg. You must with your trim. Thank you for sharing!!!!
 
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