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    Grow box is full, First Time Grower..thoughts and advice please

    https://imgur.com/a/UlI3g5o




    This is an Northern Lights Auto. There are actually two plants in there but one has taken over. This is my first grow and I was afraid to do much training and never topped it. Is it too late now? Would you suggest any pruning at this point (I have removed leaves at the very bottom of the plant)? It seems like it is going to outgrow my little grow box. Also thoughts on just giving up on the 2nd plant (if is almost all in the shadow of the larger plant...seems like it happened so fast). The is a DW Hydroponic grow.
    Last edited by FloridaRingo; 07-14-2020, 10:07 PM.
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    How many weeks in and how many does she have left? I'm currently doing my first auto grow so I don't know too much about training them yet (they're only a few days old) and don't really want to give advice there. Probably too late to top but you can supercrop and tie her down if you're worried about height. Depends on what week you're in really but I'll leave the advice to the veteran auto growers. Personally I would probably take some of the larger leaves off, especially toward the top so the light can penetrate further down. I like the setup you have with the lights on the side, looks very nice. As for the second girl in there, I would see if there's somewhere else you can put her or you may hurt yields from both plants. I hate throwing out plants so I'd probably throw her as close to a well lit window as I could and call it a day. Don't know if that's possible for you or not.

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    • FloridaRingo
      #2.1
      FloridaRingo commented
      07-16-2020, 08:38 PM
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      I have to keep things in stealth mode do I had to let the 2nd girl go. I am pretty happy with the set up I might replace the fan with one with a big more power. Also might not control smell very well if a stronger smelling strain.
    #3
    Hello guys/gals I'm not an auto guy haven't ventured into them yet. They are just plants that flower when they want though. It's never to late to prune and train. I found an article explaining how and when to get her done. I'll put the link below have fun and good luck 🌲😎

    Can I top an auto-flowering cannabis plant? | Grow Weed Easy
    https://www.growweedeasy.com/can-you-top-autoflowering-strains
    by Nebula Haze Yes, you can top an auto-flowering plant that is growing fast and healthy. For example if it has grown at least 4-5 nodes (pairs of "real" leaves) by the end of week 2. Otherwise it may not be growing fast enough to handle topping without getting stunted. Read on to learn more!
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    3 gallon pots all autos
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      #4
      May I say your grow box looks amazing. Those corner LED are very well thought out my friend. You can do LST if you don't want to top or HST. Autos don't usually recover fast enough to do the big training techniques. But you can always defoliate and tie down nodes
      "Knowledge is the one gift that cannot be taken away, for its value only grows with time."
      300W full-spectrum - 2x2x4

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        #5
        Also, do you have any lights above your plant?
        "Knowledge is the one gift that cannot be taken away, for its value only grows with time."
        300W full-spectrum - 2x2x4

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          #6
          Don't top Autos this late.
          Last edited by Mr.furley; 07-15-2020, 08:20 AM.
          Space for Rent.
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            #7
            Originally posted by Gjourney101 View Post
            Also, do you have any lights above your plant?
            Yes, not well shown in the photo but the main grow light (LED) is at the top of the box shining down.
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            • MeEasy
              #7.1
              MeEasy commented
              07-15-2020, 07:58 AM
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              I like those side lights as well. What are they (name brand or link) I would like to look into them as a future investment. I've been considering some CFLs or something like that to hang around beside the girls to see up her dress if you know what I mean but those LEDs look like the way to go
              Thanks in advance
            • FloridaRingo
              #7.2
              FloridaRingo commented
              07-16-2020, 02:06 AM
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              Side lights are 18" sunblaster strip lights

              Technical Data
              https://www.sunblasterlighting.com/our-products/grow-lighting/led-strip-lights/
              SunBlaster LED Strip Lights are great for many applications. The Sleek design makes these Strip Lights ideal for most applications where you need high quality lighting for your indoor growing. Here's a simple easy solution for getting more growing space with a small footprint, and is portable if you need it to be. Take a standard bakers rack and out fit it with the following SunBlaster LED Strip Lights and accessories. Here's what you will need to build it. One Standard Bakers Rack 8 x SunBlaster 4' LED Strip Lights 4 x SunBlaster Strip Light Hangers 4 x 14" Link Cords 3 x 24" Link Cords 1 x 6' Power Cord with on/off switch 16 x Double or Quad Thick 1020 Trays 16 x 7" NanoDomes - vented There it is! You now have a Propagation Rack that is perfect for starting or growing sixteen 1020 trays or flats of your favorite product. You could be: starting from seed getting seedlings on their way getting cuttings or clones off to their very best starts growing microgreens from start to finish starting your outdoor plants and vegetables, ready for transplant when the weather is right! The opportunities are endless.



              Amazon seems to only carry the 24" and 48" now
              Last edited by FloridaRingo; 07-16-2020, 02:07 AM. Reason: added link
            #8
            MeEasy I like it because it actually resembles the positioning of the sun. Usually, growers have to lollipop since light is only from the top as you know, but this actually solves the problem. Very neat. I think we should make a thread dedicated to creating a efficient DIY grow box like this gentleman has
            "Knowledge is the one gift that cannot be taken away, for its value only grows with time."
            300W full-spectrum - 2x2x4
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            • MeEasy
              #8.1
              MeEasy commented
              07-15-2020, 12:20 PM
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              Yeah that's why I asked him about the ones he has they look sharp and like I said I'd been lookin at hanging something like that actually CFL because they can be inches away all the way around my grow
            #9
            CFLs look pretty cool once you get about 8-15 of them.
            "Knowledge is the one gift that cannot be taken away, for its value only grows with time."
            300W full-spectrum - 2x2x4

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              #10


              Side lights are 18" sunblaster strip lights LINK

              Amazon seems to only carry the 24" and 48" now




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                #11
                I am a little surprised at how much water my girl is drinking now. It is normal to add nuts when you are adding significant amounts of water?

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