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OldMedUser
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CK?1
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Really cool site. Top man. Thanks.Like @lamsnap said it looks like too much nutrients and I'd say a little heat stress at the tops.
I found a great spot to download FREE POT BOOKS. I downloaded a grow bible first and got lots more. Books look great and complete like the real ones I have here. No web site but just a page of links. Just right click on what you want and then "Save Link As" to download so they don't open first as some are 50+ megs. They got lots. Enjoy.
Vthippy74
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What kind of pests? Half the battle is knowing your enemy.
I've been fighting off mites in my flowering girls and they are winning but the plants are ripe and coming down now so I'll get to kill them all!
Looks like they have a couple weeks at least before they're done.
Looking good tho.
This is now at week 10.5
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Lar
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Not sure little white fellas,with same color eggs,they don't fly,but their new friends with orange eggs do ,been using safers,my watered down mix,i just read to up the concentration,ill try that,may be able to get pix when there day starts up againWhat kind of pests? Half the battle is knowing your enemy.
I've been fighting off mites in my flowering girls and they are winning but the plants are ripe and coming down now so I'll get to kill them all!
OldMedUser
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I've been using Safer's End-All II and adding neem oil to that. Canola oil works really well as an additive too if you can't get neem and doesn't stink. I just haven't been diligent enough and put a plant in the flower room that had a few mites left and they spread faster than I thought. I tried the canola at the same rate it says on my little bottle of neem. 7ml/L I get the concentrated Safer's and mix it with a bit of RO water, add the oil and swirl it around until the oil is mixed in, (don't shake it or you get a bottle of foam), then add the rest of the water.
What kind of leaf damage do you get from those bugs that don't fly? If they are thrips you should have little shiny patches on the leaves that can expand to look almost like little windows thru the leaf. I've defeated them a couple times over the years by hand and was arrogant enough to think I could do the same with the mites but wasn't diligent enough to win that war.
To cut down on the flying ones you should get some of those yellow sticky trap things and put a few in the pots and around the plants. Catch a few then you can examine them and look online to find out for sure what they are.
I'm going to the city in a couple days and find something more powerful to kill all the bugs in the vegging plants. Still a few in there but very few atm so if I can wipe them out then I should be OK. Got free plants off a buddy that came with free bugs too. Looking for a bug bomb too so I can nuke the flower room as soon as the last plant is cropped. 2 down, 5 to go.
OldMedUser
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Those must be a sativa dominant strain to be that long to flower out. Still looks like a couple more weeks which could double the size of the colas you have now. I wouldn't be giving them any nitrogen in their feed if you're still adding nutes. Those dark green leaves look like they have lots.
Seem to be foxtailing as well. High temps seem to promote that tho some stains always do it. Any idea what strain it is? Autoflower or regular? Looks auto and 10.5 weeks is normal for them if sativas but I would think it would be done if indica.
Vthippy74
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Its regular. I was thinking it looks like it may be foxtailing but as its my first time i was not sure. I have resereched for years before i tryed it out. witch has lead to my success. i havent added nutes for about a week now. Was noticing the leaves looked a little hot so decided to start my flush.Those must be a sativa dominant strain to be that long to flower out. Still looks like a couple more weeks which could double the size of the colas you have now. I wouldn't be giving them any nitrogen in their feed if you're still adding nutes. Those dark green leaves look like they have lots.
Seem to be foxtailing as well. High temps seem to promote that tho some stains always do it. Any idea what strain it is? Autoflower or regular? Looks auto and 10.5 weeks is normal for them if sativas but I would think it would be done if indica.
Vthippy74
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I think it may be blue dream. Thats all i can remember having any seeds in it but i cant be sure.Those must be a sativa dominant strain to be that long to flower out. Still looks like a couple more weeks which could double the size of the colas you have now. I wouldn't be giving them any nitrogen in their feed if you're still adding nutes. Those dark green leaves look like they have lots.
Seem to be foxtailing as well. High temps seem to promote that tho some stains always do it. Any idea what strain it is? Autoflower or regular? Looks auto and 10.5 weeks is normal for them if sativas but I would think it would be done if indica.
OldMedUser
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I just harvested 123 seeds last night off my 2nd and last Critical Mass plant. I put them in a small brown envelope or a vial and keep it in a jar with colour changing drying crystals called Drierite for a couple weeks before closing the vial or moving the envelope into a different jar with just a few of the crystals for longer term storage.
I do the same kind of thing with pollen but it only seems to keep for a few months.
I've got 15 yo seeds in the safe tho haven't tried sprouting any of those in years. Did some 8 yo ones last year and most sprouted.
I like to give them a couple weeks in the crystals to a month without them before trying to sprout any. In nature they would fall to the ground and lay dormant all winter. Wet, cold, freezing and thawing multiple times and still sprout in the spring. Pretty tough little buggers.
Mafiaal
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Whats up guys & gals, thanks for the add. Just starting out with the whole growing process. I've been reading up and doing my research now for a little over a month and I'm now just getting some things together to start growing.
question for the mass, i have a green house built along the side my house, and the glass is painted a light off white to provide some privacy from the neighbors.
I was looking at using LED's to aid with the light, what are your thoughts on using LED's.
question for the mass, i have a green house built along the side my house, and the glass is painted a light off white to provide some privacy from the neighbors.
I was looking at using LED's to aid with the light, what are your thoughts on using LED's.
OldMedUser
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Gonna need something. Any paint on the glass is going to cut way back on usable light.
Mafiaal
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Yes i have a T5 4 foot fluorescent fixture plus I ordered 1000 watt full spectrum led light. I also have 6 single LED bulbs i can use to fill any voids.
Hoping that’s enough for now, I’m looking to start off with four pots.
Right now tho I’m trying to figure out Best way to manage my environment. It’s 80 degrees with 65RH right now. Not sure if the temp is too high.
Bakedin
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Hey RIU community!
Brand spanking new to growing! In a couple of days time I should be taking delivery of an AG Bounty. In preparation for my grow I’ve been very busy buying everything I think I’ll need. So far I have Flora series nutes, PH chems, PH & TDS pens, grow anything pods, AG Light booster to go around the unit, RAM 6” clip on fan. At this stage think I’m going to stick with the stock 45w LED ( might add CFL’s later ) Extra AG water tank. That’s the bulk of it, there’s a few other little bits too. Oh, nearly forgot one of the most important to mention - my seeds. I came across absolutely loads of seed banks, in the end I went with Royal Queen Seeds. After a bit of research I’ve gone for a couple of autoflower varieties, Northern Lights & a variety called Quick one lol - reviews seem great on both
I plan on doing starting a grow journal. I’m super psyched and can’t wait to start this little project. I’ve spent a lot of time on various sites, the AG section made joining here kind of a no - brainier. If you kind folks would like to share any of your vast knowledge especially those of you that have already undertaken an AG grow your support would be very appreciated. I’m really going to sink my teeth into this. Is it weird to be so excited? Hahahaha
Sending peace & love to all of my fellow members.
Bakedin
Brand spanking new to growing! In a couple of days time I should be taking delivery of an AG Bounty. In preparation for my grow I’ve been very busy buying everything I think I’ll need. So far I have Flora series nutes, PH chems, PH & TDS pens, grow anything pods, AG Light booster to go around the unit, RAM 6” clip on fan. At this stage think I’m going to stick with the stock 45w LED ( might add CFL’s later ) Extra AG water tank. That’s the bulk of it, there’s a few other little bits too. Oh, nearly forgot one of the most important to mention - my seeds. I came across absolutely loads of seed banks, in the end I went with Royal Queen Seeds. After a bit of research I’ve gone for a couple of autoflower varieties, Northern Lights & a variety called Quick one lol - reviews seem great on both
I plan on doing starting a grow journal. I’m super psyched and can’t wait to start this little project. I’ve spent a lot of time on various sites, the AG section made joining here kind of a no - brainier. If you kind folks would like to share any of your vast knowledge especially those of you that have already undertaken an AG grow your support would be very appreciated. I’m really going to sink my teeth into this. Is it weird to be so excited? Hahahaha
Sending peace & love to all of my fellow members.
Bakedin
Bakedin
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Oh yeah, plan on doing one seed from each of the packs ( 2 in total ) I’ve read that because of the room the roots will need it’s not a good idea to do more than 2 at any one time using the AG. Just want to see the comparison between the 2 instead of waiting to grow them individually.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
Bakedin
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Hey sgt zong
Welcome!
For someone who is new to growing your plants look amazing! If my first grow can look anything like yours I’ll be well chuffed. Good job!
sgt_zong
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Thank You! I watch them like a hawk. Im growing in a spot that has never been touched. I removed the grass layer, then tilled in a 10-0-0 and grass cuttings. I water every 4 or 5 days and feed once a week. Mid July I start the bloom.
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