This is my first grow effort. As with all first time growers, it's been a learning experience. When I bought my three clones I had no idea how expensive and technical growing these plants in my garage would be!
I've been following the advise of the folks at the hydroponics store regarding soil, use of grow bags, fertilizer, nutrients, etc. Unfortunately my growing efforts are restricted to the garage where, despite living in the California Bay Area, the temps are not ideal during these winter months. Also, while my four 150w grow lamps are on timers, the garage's overhead fluorescent lights are not, and occasionally are left on, perhaps disrupting the 12/12 light cycle. Bottom line, while my plants look reasonably healthy, they are lagging way behind where they should be after 10 weeks of flowering. I raised the plants off the floor after 4 weeks of flowering and have used a space heater on colder nights to keep the grow bags warm, but it's ineffective at heating up the entire growing environment.
As of last week I flushed the plants with excess water and then started giving them only pH'd water until harvest (thinking nutrient lockout may also be in play). I stopped watering for a few days after that because the grow bags continued to feel damp around the base. The soil never seems to feel completely dry, but I don't think the plants have shown any signs of significant over watering.
I bought my clones on Oct. 30. Temps in my garage over the growing period ranged from 40 degrees to 70 degrees. I'd say the night time average during their growth has been 50-55 degrees. Day time temps have averaged 60 to 65 degrees. The lights I'm sure provide some additional heat for the plants.
I'm admittedly ignorant having no growing experience, but based on what I've read and seen on line.....
- My Allen Wrench plant (the first to begin developing buds and colas) seems to have stalled. It's probably where it should be in week 6 or 7 in a good growing environment. I'm still waiting for the cola's to fill in and fatten up.
- My Chemdawg 4 seems to be doing the best with one or two nice cola's and reasonably good sized buds. But still, I think I should be harvesting by now.
- My Sour Diesel is waaaaaaay behind though. Nothing cola-like going on. Just buds that have yet to coalesce into anything resembling a cola.
I'm continuing to monitor the trichomes waiting for them to turn cloudy. I'm wondering if anyone else grew in similar conditions and what I should expect as far as yield and quality, or how long it will take before these plants are ready for harvest.
I've been following the advise of the folks at the hydroponics store regarding soil, use of grow bags, fertilizer, nutrients, etc. Unfortunately my growing efforts are restricted to the garage where, despite living in the California Bay Area, the temps are not ideal during these winter months. Also, while my four 150w grow lamps are on timers, the garage's overhead fluorescent lights are not, and occasionally are left on, perhaps disrupting the 12/12 light cycle. Bottom line, while my plants look reasonably healthy, they are lagging way behind where they should be after 10 weeks of flowering. I raised the plants off the floor after 4 weeks of flowering and have used a space heater on colder nights to keep the grow bags warm, but it's ineffective at heating up the entire growing environment.
As of last week I flushed the plants with excess water and then started giving them only pH'd water until harvest (thinking nutrient lockout may also be in play). I stopped watering for a few days after that because the grow bags continued to feel damp around the base. The soil never seems to feel completely dry, but I don't think the plants have shown any signs of significant over watering.
I bought my clones on Oct. 30. Temps in my garage over the growing period ranged from 40 degrees to 70 degrees. I'd say the night time average during their growth has been 50-55 degrees. Day time temps have averaged 60 to 65 degrees. The lights I'm sure provide some additional heat for the plants.
I'm admittedly ignorant having no growing experience, but based on what I've read and seen on line.....
- My Allen Wrench plant (the first to begin developing buds and colas) seems to have stalled. It's probably where it should be in week 6 or 7 in a good growing environment. I'm still waiting for the cola's to fill in and fatten up.
- My Chemdawg 4 seems to be doing the best with one or two nice cola's and reasonably good sized buds. But still, I think I should be harvesting by now.
- My Sour Diesel is waaaaaaay behind though. Nothing cola-like going on. Just buds that have yet to coalesce into anything resembling a cola.
I'm continuing to monitor the trichomes waiting for them to turn cloudy. I'm wondering if anyone else grew in similar conditions and what I should expect as far as yield and quality, or how long it will take before these plants are ready for harvest.
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