The New Autoflower Topping Thread

[jhfhklsnhfldk]

Two 18 watt soft white CFL on each plant.

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As a general rule, I believe with autos, your "real" race is to day 21. Most autos will start flowering at around that time. The goal should be to have the plant as large as you can by that point. I love cfl and fluoros for vegging autos. I use alot of them. During veg, you want to keep about a 2:1 ratio of high kelvin to low kelvin. So for every 2 - 6500K, you want 1 - 2700K. This should be reversed approximately 2 weeks after seeing the first white hairs. These are some pics of my CFL and Fluoro "tunnel".

 

[Pennywise]

If you have space an led would do a far better job.


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[ILoveGrowing]

If you have space an led would do a far better job.


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My area is 2x2 for the plants, what about MH and HPS?

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[Pennywise]

Hps would work


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[ILoveGrowing]

Hps would work


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Do I need to move to the red/orange spectrum now that white hairs show up?

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[Pennywise]

Yes i would give more red while their flowering, hps would give you the red. A decent led would do the same.


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[Stinky Snid]

Hi Snid,

I'm trying to apply what I'm learning here - I did some LST to my Narcotic Kush Auto today. I used one wire to bend over the top and then I put another wire around the base of the stem as an anchor. Does it look ok?

Looks perfect Peaches, great job. And thanks for showing us the practice.

KiG cheers

 

[ILoveGrowing]

Yes i would give more red while their flowering, hps would give you the red. A decent led would do the same.


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I'm a beginner that doesn't have much cash, do I have to use led or can I go with HPS?

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[Stinky Snid]

As a general rule, I believe with autos, your "real" race is to day 21. Most autos will start flowering at around that time. The goal should be to have the plant as large as you can by that point. I love cfl and fluoros for vegging autos. I use alot of them. During veg, you want to keep about a 2:1 ratio of high kelvin to low kelvin. So for every 2 - 6500K, you want 1 - 2700K. This should be reversed approximately 2 weeks after seeing the first white hairs. These are some pics of my CFL and Fluoro "tunnel".

Sick fluro array, I'm jealous of your craftsmanship. Look super schtiggy.

KiG cheers

 

[odinsmaster]

My topped autos seem to be happy.

 

[KingJoe83]

Impressive outcome Dan, very nice. It's important to top early and it's even more important to know your strain. I'm glad you shared some insight with us. Thank you,

KIG

Any advice for topping or fimming a crop king auto nyc diesel ? About to start a frost true grow and want to nail it this time. Not harvest 1 ounce on 3 plants lol. Anyways thank you all plants look nice and yummy. Love eye candy.

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[LadyK3]

That was LSD-25 from Fast Buds via: Herbie's. She was a deep crimson with touches of purple. I loved to bump her on purpose and smell my finger ..... her turps were a combination of melted chocolate and lemon Pledge, no shit!! She was all indoor under only CFL's ...I wonder what she could have done with the LED I have now or any combo of ballasted bulbs Here is her posing for the camera:

...Peace.....





Autoflower - Green Crack Trials - Second Attempt With Autos

I need to grow this <3

 

[Rider509]

I need to grow this <3

I know, right? That Fast Buds LSD-25 from Herbies is stunning!

 

[Balat]

Little Something something I'm putting together 4 1000 HPS 3 x 3 x 2 tent

I love my green girls

 

[NuttyProfessor]

so here is my few toppers

 

[KingJoe83]

so here is my few toppers

Sexy plants num num

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[odinsmaster]

Ok, in my room I have never been able to run over 600w because of heat. So I have added an air conditioner, now I can run 1000w and stay around 82° F. I noticed last night my leafs are curling, I would think it's just from the intensity of the light. So should I lift the light or just drop to 875w?

 

[MostlyCloudy]

Ok, in my room I have never been able to run over 600w because of heat. So I have added an air conditioner, now I can run 1000w and stay around 82° F. I noticed last night my leafs are curling, I would think it's just from the intensity of the light. So should I lift the light or just drop to 875w?

I keep my 1k at about 24-30 inches above the canopy. I also have clip fans to move the air from below the light so the plants don't mind the heat. My tent averages 88° with the lights and AC on. I say add a clip fan, but to answer your question. Raise the hood. Your 1K light is plenty strong. A little extra height won't hurt. Then again curling leaves can come from over/under watering for conditions also. Hope this helps.

 

[odinsmaster]

Thanks mostlycloudy I'm at 23 inches from canopy. And run two fans. My watering is never over done, I like to let my plants almost completely dry out before water.

 

[MostlyCloudy]

Thanks mostlycloudy I'm at 23 inches from canopy. And run two fans. My watering is never over done, I like to let my plants almost completely dry out before water.

Is your grow area vented at all, or is it sealed with the AC inside?