Autoflower training

[Dannyboy58]

I haven't been following closely the last week or so, have you been taking the fan leaves off all along or did you do a big defol when they started to flower? My autos are 5 weeks old now. I did a defol a week or so ago and had to leave town for a few days. My wife sent me some pics and they've gotten super bushy so I'll definitely trim them again when I get home but just wondering how much to take off.

[Catfish22]

A little update on the three amigos.

The 00 Kush that did not auto will finally be going in the new tent 12/12 so it will flower. I'm real worried it will get root bound in that 3.5 gallon (13 L) pail.

NL1 the bendy, curvy chick is throwing some branches with budlets up. We'll see if they fill in and rate the cola label or not.

NL2 The Runt. Packing on some flower weight and maintaining stealth cover as a bonsai.

[SoOrbudgal]

I feed outdoor as the soil i make gets used of it's goodies i mixed in when i make it. As i see less maybe green in the leaf i'll start giving them top dressings of worm casings an poo/fish tea onces a week. I make a 5gal bucket once a weeks of it use it up within that week. But not real heavy feedings mostly the sun an well water do there thing. Working with clones not seeds gotta shape them up more as they get big. I do have 2 plants from seed also going outdoors. I only place the autos up there on the roof, not even sure about that today if i will i'm rather burn-out temporarely need a vacation without thinking. I got 6 photo containers in my garden cart 10gal. waiting for planting. I'm just holding out till after June 5th to condition them an transplant.

[HobbitGDF]

Since the pot size is 2gal, she uses it fast also plus humidity is 40-45%.
I feel she would do better in 4gal,

[bboyfromwayback]

Probably right, shortcuts never workout

[Catfish22]

I would still pH that rain water. Remember the acid rain?

[bboyfromwayback]

I have this one in a 3 gallon bag as well. Man I great roof, full sun 12hrs + a day but illegal state so she’ll be underneath our pergola. Still get 12hrs of sun just not as direct.

Only reason I’m growing her is I’m almost out of GSC and full tents indoors. How do you feed your outdoor plants? I’m thinking of putting a pan out to catch rain water and use it so that’s one less thing to ph but not sure if that’s a good idea or not.

[SoOrbudgal]

I had such fun growing these outdoor autos hope you enjoy it as much as i did bboyfromwayback. I'm gonna run a few more this summer in 3gal fabric on the roof till it gets too hot up there. I'm gonna grow what's called Candycane LOL and a few others.

[bboyfromwayback]

Trying another auto outdoors. GSC day 1

[HobbitGDF]

I have only been giving her small doses of water. She turned lime green and droopy and that's my classic over watering. It's a 2gal pot.
Should I transplant?

[SoOrbudgal]

That's a real good point Canuck147 sometimes they just pout look unhappy. She'll perk up i'm sure. The rest look really good.

[Canuck147]

All developing really nice - maybe your gorilla is showing a bit of her sativa?

[HobbitGDF]

here are my autos

gorilla girl XL autos
one isnt in photos


gorilla zkittles auto (she been overwatered i think. im not used to 2gal pots. not a fan)


sour diesel auto

[SoOrbudgal]

Plan on taking a break from indoor tents after this last grow finishes. Waiting for 2 more photos to finish and 5 autos. It's just me that does it, hubby has now cut back on his use so less need. It is a labor of love and takes much time to keep them happy in winter when you don't have a tight near perfect enviornment. It's all good i'm just wanting more freedom to roam. My spirt needs it.

[grouchyoldman]

Or, maybe take a breather SoOrbudgal.
When growing stops being a pleasure and becomes a chore, it may be time to skip a grow cycle and get your groove back.
Growing epicurean cannabis is a challenging task and you have to be motivated to get it right.
If you feel like you need some time off you probably do.
I don't mean deny us your knowledge and experience, just maybe let the "Grow Roof" sit out a spell.

Jus sayin.