OK so we are on day 29. Guess I was a day off before (flipped on Tuesday 4 weeks ago).
Just did a large de-leaf of the longer fan leaves. Again, this is something I prefer to do after much testing and I found that end of week 4 to be the best. They should be completely stretched, starting to put on weight, and their is minimal stress to the plant so lets not get into a debate on this
Like I said, I will be doing a deleaf again probably week 8-9 of the dying leaves or large fans (could be later, depending upon what the plant looks like and trichs).
So, with this deleaf I was able to see the buds a bit better, branch structure, and plant overall. I am impressed with the 3000k more at this point. Branches overall are stronger and the buds being produced seem slightly denser, especially on the outer edges where not as much light is hitting. The growth on the 3000k is also a good 25% more than the 4000k. Whether this continues through flower we will see. As far as trichs, both tents are producing about the same. They both look and smell fantastic and very sticky already. Fan leaves are already receiving some sugar love which is always a good thing. Like I said, all of these plants are the same cut and 3rd generation. Previous generation I took to 10 weeks and I may have shorted them.
Also, as these lights will be sold typically to the home grower, Id like to maximize the grow. I will give multiple figures but I will be letting the bottoms go. I think this is important to the home grower growing for himself where that extra week or two wont hurt him but the extra product would be appreciated. I will give a dried number for the first cut and provide a dried number for the 2nd (as typically, the 1st cut all the premature buds would be in the quality scrap pile for joints/blunts/oil).
So, here are the pics. As the buds get more developed, I will be providing better quality bud shots. My wife also has a high end camera so I will be able to get some high quality bud shots at the end w/ trichs.
Oh, and as far as temps, RH, feeding....
They are each getting a gallon every 3rd day. I do not like to overwater and have found that stretching the time between waterings is best (without letting them droop from being too dried out). Nutes go every other watering, full strength. Temps are typically 68F overnight, 70-72F on first light, end mid to upper 70s by end of day. Humidity is about 45-50% at any given time.