Strawberry Cough and Bubblegum

[KannabisKid]

I would say if the issue is getting that bad that rapidly, try sending a pm to a member of grow support. I am sure they will respond asap.

Thanks for the heads up on the filters. Gonna check them out.

 

[JerryDun]

Day 5 of Flower

I decided to switch the girls to 12/12 last Sunday, even though I am fighting a fierce battle with Strawberry Cough. I have tried everything I can think of to save her and I believe I have finally figured out what was wrong with her. It appears she was suffering from a severe case of Calcium and Magnesium deficiency, even though the PH level was a perfect 6.8 in soil.

I ran numerous tests on the PH from a soil reading to a water runoff and got mixed results every time. Today I ran a chemical PH test of the soil at the root level and it was still a perfect 6.8, so the water runoff test of below 3.0 is giving me a skewed reading for some reason. Talk about massive confusion, lol.

Here are the latest updates, Strawberry Cough is currently on Life Support but I believe I may be able to save her since I gave her a big boost of Cal-Mag yesterday morning. She is really starting to respond well since the Cal-Mag infusion, this may very well have saved her life, but we'll have to see. Bubblegum on the other hand is going ballistic, although she is starting to show some signs of what just about killed Strawberry Cough. I also gave Bubblegum a big boost of Cal-Mag.


Strawberry Cough

Bubblegum

Is Bubblegum showing her sex?

Some Calcium/Magnesium deficiencies showing on Bubblegum

Comparison shots of Strawberry Cough and Bubblegum, you can see that Strawberry Cough was hit hard by the Calcium/Magnesium deficiency since both of these plants were started at the same time.

Until next time

 

[JerryDun]

Day 12 of Flower

Here's the latest update.

I was able to save Strawberry Cough from the dreaded PH imbalance/Calcium/Magnesium deficiency, by adding a boost of PH Up and Cal-Mag to the nute solution. Unfortunately since I started the 12/12 light cycle 12 days ago it also caused Strawberry Cough to stretch significantly before it was ready. Although it is displaying signs of vigorous new growth, it is also displaying signs of a male plant (tall and spindly). I am going to let it go for a while just to see what happens. Bubblegum on the other hand has been on a serious roll since I started 12/12.

Side by Side - Strawberry Cough and Bubblegum

Strawberry Cough


You can see there is nice, vigorous growth since I brought the PH in line, and fed it with a good boost of Cal-Mag

Unfortunately switching to 12/12 before it was ready caused serious stretching

Bubblegum


This plant has literally been on fire since switching to 12/12, I have had to raise the lights about 2 inches every day for the past week, impressive to say the least

Still can't determine sex


After switching the light cycle 12 days ago, I still can't confirm the sex of either plant. They definitely stretched like crazy which is to be expected, but their sex still remains unknown. Any help in this area would be appreciated

Strawberry Cough

Bubblegum

Although the very top of the plant looks like male seed pods, I have been watching it closely whenever I see these, and they turn out to be shoots of new leaves. Very puzzling indeed

More updates as they become available.

 

[Ms.Fox]

Hmmm... I can't really tell either. ;-) I'm guessing within the next few days you may have a sign. ;-)

 

[JerryDun]

Day 18 of Flower

Bad news for Bubblegum, it Hermied on me and I had to yank it. Bummer, this was the best of the two. At this point I would like some advice from anyone who has an opinion.

Situation:

Strawberry Cough is my last plant in this grow, she has been confirmed a Female with no Male pollen.

Decision Time: Should I continue on with this grow or scrap it and start over?

Low Yield is not an issue: If I can salvage a few good buds off her, I don't mind. This has been, and could continue to be a good learning experience for me

Stretch: I started 12/12 when she was 8" tall, she is now 30" tall. How much is this plant going to stretch? lol

Magnesium Defciency: Due to a severe Magnesium deficiency, there are no side branches on this plant, but there are some promising shoots of buds appearing at the internodes

Note: PH balance is critical, but if your plant has a Calcium/Magnesium deficiency, Cal-Mag nutrient supplement is the Gift of the Gods

Here are the latest pictures:

Front View and Top Down

You can ignore the burnt leaves, she stretches 3" every 4 hours and hugs the lights. I'm trying to get her under control but she's a wild one, lol

Top Bud and New Bud Shoots

They even look like little Strawberry Flowers, lol

I like the shade of Red on the branches, Strawberry is coming through

Any feedback or opinions would be appreciated, thanks!

 

[HazeSeeker]

im sorry m8, but that one looks like a hermy to...

 

[JerryDun]

Thanks Haze, I was afraid of that, dang, 2 out of 2 were Hermies? lol

Well I think I'll let it go for a few days to see what happens, but I may end up yanking this one too and starting over.

This overall experience has been good but frustrating at the same time, lol

 

[JerryDun]

After giving it some more thought, I decided to yank Strawberry Cough and scrap this grow, it is done. Mods, please move this journal to the abandoned grows.

Maybe I'll try again this fall.

Thanks!

 

[DownOver]

Things are looking great in your grow tent!!

 

[LiveTour]

Well if you start a new grow make sure you got your light leaks under control and you don't visit your plants when your lighgts are off. If your not making suprise visits to your garden, I would say you have a light leak. Good luck!

 

[DrTentgrow]

just read through this journal sorry to hear you had a rough ride but as you said you've gained some experience on the journey so even thou you didn't successfully flower your plants it was definitely worth doing!!

good luck with your next grow.

 

[KannabisKid]

Damn bro. Sorry to hear the news. You'll get it next grow. Not sure if you want to attempt it but I'm in the process of my 1st grow and my Waterfarm plants are doing far better than my soil. They are not as difficult as some may think. You might want to get a few. They're relatively inexpensive as well. I'm gonna update my journal in a bit if you want to see the difference in mine.
Anyhow, good luck on your next grow.

 

[GimmieGreenie]

[2 seeds?
if that was carbon inside the blue foam sleve. that might have caused your prombles mate. sorry M8

 

[LegalizePa]

true story, looking at the positives at least you know that potting mix needs some pH adjustments and cal-mag in addition to the other nutrients.