Gorilla glue white struggle

[Hippieryan]

So I have a gorilla glue white I started growing from seed Dec 8 and it was in crappy soil for the first bit of its life. My fault I didn’t research how important that black stuff is. It struggled for like 3 weeks, while a seed I started of unknown strain just took of. It is now about 5 weeks into flower, it looks very stringy and not lots of growth in between buds? Is this normal? Would you say it will fill out a lot more in the last 3 or 4 weeks? Or did I butch it from inexperience.

 

[Skittles22]

Whats the temp in the room, what u feeding it, whats the humidity, try to list every possible thing so people can calculate an answer

 

[Hippieryan]

Whats the temp in the room, what u feeding it, whats the humidity, try to list every possible thing so people can calculate an answer

Advanced nutrients 3 part mix, temp is 70-75, humidity 45,

 

[Skittles22]

Ideally you want to go into more detail if you have problems but just going off what youve said just give it time, shell fill out more

 

[purpaterp]

So I have a gorilla glue white I started growing from seed Dec 8 and it was in crappy soil for the first bit of its life. My fault I didn’t research how important that black stuff is. It struggled for like 3 weeks, while a seed I started of unknown strain just took of. It is now about 5 weeks into flower, it looks very stringy and not lots of growth in between buds? Is this normal? Would you say it will fill out a lot more in the last 3 or 4 weeks? Or did I butch it from inexperience.View attachment 4493821View attachment 4493822

She looks fine man some strains don’t stack up as nicely as others plus you have a long time to go so she’ll fill out. Just make sure in veg your nodes are growing close like you want them if they’re too far apart then lower your light the plant is stretching too much.

 

[Superbad421]

Don't look at it as set weeks some strains take longer and the environment plays a big role take it down when she's ready .. What was the flip date ?

 

[Hippieryan]

Don't look at it as set weeks some strains take longer and the environment plays a big role take it down when she's ready .. What was the flip date ?

It is an auto grow, I am thinking it started about 4 1/2 weeks ago in the very early stage of flower, that’s when I saw a lot of whit pistols. So I am not exactly sure. It is on a 12/12 schedule now since I got a unknown Sativa strain from a buddy and i was going to have to cut a hold in the floor if I didn’t change the schedule .

 

[Hippieryan]

She looks fine man some strains don’t stack up as nicely as others plus you have a long time to go so she’ll fill out. Just make sure in veg your nodes are growing close like you want them if they’re too far apart then lower your light the plant is stretching too much.

That could have been the problem as well. If it’s even a problem for this girl? How close do you want your nodes to be during your veg stage. To be honest I didn’t even consider that or look at that... I was just happy it was growing after the struggle she had at the beginning

 

[Just Be]

If it's an auto that struggled from being in crappy soil for a few weeks, was eventually transplanted and is now on a 12/12 schedule, what you're seeing is not normal.

 

[Hippieryan]

If it's an auto that struggled from being in crappy soil for a few weeks, was eventually transplanted and is now on a 12/12 schedule, what you're seeing is not normal.

Not normal in what way?

 

[Just Be]

To me, it's normal for having been through what it's been through but the signs of it lacking (as you mentioned above) are most likely due to the fact that it was never given a proper environment that would allow it to thrive. Based on what you've said, three ideas come to mind.

• Autos really shouldn't be transplanted especially if you're new to growing autos​
• All plants require decent soil with decent drainage​
• Autos will grow, but not very well, under a 12/12 light schedule​

 

[Hippieryan]

To me, it's normal for having been through what it's been through but the signs of it lacking (as you mentioned above) are most likely due to the fact that it was never given a proper environment that would allow it to thrive. Based on what you've said, three ideas come to mind.

• Autos really shouldn't be transplanted especially if you're new to growing autos​
• All plants require decent soil with decent drainage​
• Autos will grow, but not very well, under a 12/12 light schedule​

Thanks so much and agree on every point, the soil was a rush and get something going mistake I should have just waited, I did learn after about the transplant thing and have a friend that I gave a seedling to, we put it in a big pot to start with, again a stupid learning mistake. And like I mentioned the 12/12 is just because I had one plant out of the bunch that wasn’t auto and needed to do something with it. Although I made a ton of mistakes, I am trying to look at it like,, I have learned a bundle on my first grow.
Everyone, including me, thinks that doing this is just sticking a seed in the dirt. Until you actual do it and realize the science and experience you need to have to be successful. That is why I praise guys like you for taking the time to guide a new guy threw this curve. Thanks again

 

[Just Be]

Thanks so much and agree on every point, the soil was a rush and get something going mistake I should have just waited, I did learn after about the transplant thing and have a friend that I gave a seedling to, we put it in a big pot to start with, again a stupid learning mistake. And like I mentioned the 12/12 is just because I had one plant out of the bunch that wasn’t auto and needed to do something with it. Although I made a ton of mistakes, I am trying to look at it like,, I have learned a bundle on my first grow.
Everyone, including me, thinks that doing this is just sticking a seed in the dirt. Until you actual do it and realize the science and experience you need to have to be successful. That is why I praise guys like you for taking the time to guide a new guy threw this curve. Thanks again

Learning as we go is half the fun. Have fun and keep learning. I know that I am.

 

[fragileassassin]

What are you running for light?

 

[Hippieryan]

What are you running for light?

I am just running a couple cheap LED lights, they say they are 1500 watt but I find that hard to believe. But they are doing the job for a guy just starting out and seeing if he wants to proceed with the hobby

 

[fragileassassin]

I am just running a couple cheap LED lights, they say they are 1500 watt but I find that hard to believe. But they are doing the job for a guy just starting out and seeing if he wants to proceed with the hobby

Yeah most of them are hugely overrated. Its probably like 250w. Just keep them as close as you can without burning the plants.
Youre seeing a combination of everything thats been mentioned here imo. Underfeeding, stress, and less light time than the autos would like.
They may just be behind, plenty of time for them to catch up and finish strong

 

[Hippieryan]

Yeah most of them are hugely overrated. Its probably like 250w. Just keep them as close as you can without burning the plants.
Youre seeing a combination of everything thats been mentioned here imo. Underfeeding, stress, and less light time than the autos would like.
They may just be behind, plenty of time for them to catch up and finish strong

Underfeeding you think? I am using advanced nutrients 3 part solution and following its amounts by the directions? I only feed when the plants are dry and require water. Since I don’t want to drown them?

 

[fragileassassin]

Underfeeding you think? I am using advanced nutrients 3 part solution and following its amounts by the directions? I only feed when the plants are dry and require water. Since I don’t want to drown them?

Oh i just understood your initial soil problem to be underfeeding lol

 

[Hippieryan]

Oh i just understood your initial soil problem to be underfeeding lol

No just plain shitty soil,, like a co-op brand crap no name, that I was able to grab in my town. It was so dense that I’m sure the roots had a hard time making it threw it at all.

 

[purpaterp]

To me, it's normal for having been through what it's been through but the signs of it lacking (as you mentioned above) are most likely due to the fact that it was never given a proper environment that would allow it to thrive. Based on what you've said, three ideas come to mind.

• Autos really shouldn't be transplanted especially if you're new to growing autos​
• All plants require decent soil with decent drainage​
• Autos will grow, but not very well, under a 12/12 light schedule​

Hate to burst your bubble but autos can and should most definitely be potted up. Transplanting is a standard horticulture practice to ensure root density. If you start a plant in a large container the tap root will quickly grow to the bottom of that larger container leaving a lot of empty space where you could have had a nice dense root mass. Starting your plants in properly sized containers is key to quick growth and healthy roots. Think if it like plant training for the roots.
on the other points I agree if you’re running an auto I’d be on a 24 hour light schedule because there is no reason not to imo. Some perlite added to your soil will help with the drainage. Hope this helps!