New to the hobby; AK49 Auto & Bubblelious Auto grow.

skatershawn

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Looking good. My ak is not progressing as well. My buds are not as dense and my leaves have bad edge browning. I know im very much rootbound, even though im in big pots. And it seems that even though shes been battling back, I haven't seen the growth that I was. Live and learn.
She doesn't look too bad; but looks like a Phosphorus deficiency to me. You correct that and i'm sure she'll start bangin again.
Have you switched or added a flowering(something high in P) nute to you feeding cycle?

I find out that I was having Cal and K Lockout due to lack of keeping an eye on solution and soil pH!! :/
 

kaos212003

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I actually just gave her a small dose of bloom big nutes. Two days ago. And got my ph balanced out. Hope to see her pick up soon.
 

Novaherb

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Just question do u have to germinate seeds? Or can u just put in soil n water it and keep watering every time soil is dry .
My soil dry's up pretty quick under my 400watt metal halide lamp .
 

skatershawn

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Just question do u have to germinate seeds? Or can u just put in soil n water it and keep watering every time soil is dry .
My soil dry's up pretty quick under my 400watt metal halide lamp .
Well no matter how you do it, the seed will have to be germinated; dropping it in the soil will work but you must make sure the soil stays moist. I feel it best to germinate using the paper towel or soaking in some water for a few days first.
 

Javadog

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I think that those AKs look tasty. :0)

I am growing a small SOG of AKs too. (my Crop #2)

I wanted to join up to see updates.

Good luck,

JD
 

Novaherb

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K thanks Shawn ... Keeping up wit ur ladies they looking nice...)
just dug around my seeds a little to see if they were sprouting and they are can't wait to they pop above ground ... When did urs first pop up? Seen them at a week but when did they touch surface
 

kaos212003

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Try not to finger your seed much more. Keep it moist and she should pop up in 24-48 hrs. But you should really get a small 5000k daylight CFL bulb and a hanging lamp or a small florescent light. Both are super cheap and are both best for starting seeds. Your 400watt mh will burn ur little plants if your dont becareful I have a super skunk that poped up within 24hrs after planting. I wont give her the 400watt mh until 2 weeks.
 

skatershawn

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Yes yes... i totally skipped over the part mentioned by kaos... as a seedling/sprout the heat from the 400 watt is more likely going to damage the plant, not in all cases due to many different factors, but it is best to start with a smaller lamp; plus its more cost efficient due to the fact the seedling/sprout isn't going to need the full amount of lumens the 400watt'er is giving it. I slowly added more light till I thought they wouldn't get damaged by the heat.

And yes, if kept alone and well watered, the seeds should pop with 1-2 days. I kept my seeds on a heated pad at a steady 32*C till I transplanted her into her finally home (20L pot), to insure nice strong root growth.; roots like the warmth when first growing.

And I'm working on my babies... got the solutions issues worked out, flushed the soil the best I could the last three waterings, letting the soil dry nicely before watering again, and the AK has stopped the nasty spotting(the old spots are still there and will remain for every :( ) and she is also packing up tightly... looks great upclose. The bubblelicious' buds are starting to grow nicely its amazing, but she has yet to give off a sweet odor, it actually smells funky(not in a good way, but not bad either :/ )-- the AK on the other hand is STANKY!!!
 

Novaherb

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Thx y'all I just switched to florcesent light ... 2 ov my girls sprouted when I woke up 2 are almost out of shell but close to touching surface . And 1 of those have a purple root not a purple strain either ..wondering what that is ?Also another newbie question how do I flush for like later on ?
Can't wait till my ak is grown .
 

kaos212003

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The bubble starts skow and finishes hardcore. Its one of those anxious grows that makes you second guess unrill she just rocks fat budz. But hey. Flush you roots after your plant has grown for 6 weeks. Jic theres buildup of salt or cal. You should well be into flowering by then. With your ak49 auto stanky danky. Then flush again the last couple weeks. Or follow your local hydro fox farm nutrient feeding schedule. Like it says at the bottom......20130222_161947.jpg
 

skatershawn

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Hey just wondering are you counting the total days from seed or how long has it been flowering?
Days are from Sprout out of top of soil... first look at light.

They grew in veg for roughly 3 weeks. Have them on 19/5 (odd hours but I like too different, their Auto's)
 

kaos212003

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Mr. Shawn got a hell of a green thumb. Looks great man. These girls are packing on the weight. My girl is very much doing the same. Im thinking the next week or 2 well be in harvest. Got my 60x100 illuminated microscope yssterday. Trichomes are still mostly cleal with a few cloudy. No amber. Pistols are 25% orange red. She No Ready.
 
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