Swiss Cheese auto

[rockman]

Well here she is, baby Swiss Cheese auto from Nirvana. She's supposed to have a cheese taste with a peppery aftertaste, and have a very strong penetrating smell when growing. 🐽 Also high in CBD and medium THC, with a powerful cerebral high. 😊 I'm growing her in a 5 gallon smartpot, using 5 lbs of Kind soil on bottom, and the top filled with Ocean Forest. As with Bubba 2, I am using as many 100 equivalent watt CFL light bulbs as I can manage to surround her with. She is quickly getting to the topping and training stage, and I am excited to see her start to take off! 🌿

[Beach_Town_Brit]

You're a week ahead of my autos rockman, I'll try and keep up

I was looking at that strain just yesterday, I'm sure you'll inspire me to try it.

She looks great.

[rockman]

Thanks BTB! Hope your autos give you much growing pleasure! 😊 I was intrigued by the description on this strain...especially the smell part. Hope I didn't ask for more than I can handle in my bedroom where she's growing! 🐽

[Green75]

I'm here for the duration...looks good already!!

[rockman]

Great to have your eyes on this Green! 😊 Really looking forward to training...similar to Bubba 2, but maybe a little more spread and lowering of the top two growing points. 🌿

[One.love4:20]

Looks good I was wondering how autoflowers are to grow and what the time frame from seed where?

[rockman]

I love autos...they are quick and easy. From sprouting, my last grow was harvested on day 56...not too shabby for a very decent harvest! 😊

[rockman]

Here is the look after topping at node 2. There are now 4 main branches which I plan to keep real low, and let them split in two. Time will tell! 🌿

[One.love4:20]

Figured it out ha! Looks like two good tops!

[Beach_Town_Brit]

mmm ... to top or not to top ... that is the question.

I think you and Green have inspired, maybe I'll top my autos this week

[rockman]

@Beach_Town_Brit...I would definitely suggest the topping, especially if the young plant is growing strongly and can quickly respond to this training. Can't say enough how enjoyable it was for me to work with a plant that was kept low and wide, allowing me to more easily provide close CFL lighting to give the auto what it needs to produce abundantly! 🌿

[One.love4:20]

Damn that's hella quick that's awesome. I might invest in trying that next time. Here's a picture from when I first got it and it was sickly. Also how do you comment on a previous comment

[rockman]

Thanks, she is quick already. This may be another real fun grow!
That plant of yours has some strong looking leaves. You've done well!
As far as the comment question....can't you just make another comment in the same post? I'm no expert on some of our technology marvels, and I'm just getting use to being on a forum. 😊

[rockman]

After topping at the 2nd node, she is sending out 4 strong arms. Training is focused on spreading them wide, and some defoliation to keep her open to good light. 😊🌿

[rockman]

Thanks Bob! 😊 She is finally moving along quickly now, and the training is fun at this point! 🌿

[Beach_Town_Brit]

Great growth, I fear I topped my Blue Mystic auto a day too early and far too sloppily (got the growth tips I think )
You've inspired me, I'll try and do a better topping on my Bubbleicious in the week

[rockman]

Thanks BTB! Good luck with Bubblelicious, as well as the Blue Mystic Topping this small auto early on really required my best eyesight! 😊

[Green75]

Looking awesome..very vibrant

[rockman]

Thanks Green....your opinion I value highly! 😊 Cool to hear of your increasing interest in autos. I've loved the self directed schedule they're on in getting to harvest! 🌸

[rockman]

Nice progress on baby Swiss Cheese.🌿 Also wanted to clarify that she is only having one topping (at 2 nodes). The 4 branches will each be allowed to grow 2 sideshoots. So along with the growing tip of each arm, there will be 12 colas to develop. No more topping. 🐸

[Beach_Town_Brit]

I'm bridging you and Green I think. I topped at the third like Green but removed the first node to give me 4 main branches like you. Excited to see how all these autos come out.

[rockman]

Good for you BTB....we both get to play with our similar branching structure! 😊 Just spread out my girl some more today...boy is she responding so quickly! When you see my next pic on Sunday I think you'll agree.🌿

[Beach_Town_Brit]

look forward to it, I need to do an update too, maybe tomorrow

[Obi-Wan]

Looks fantastic!!

[rockman]

Thanks Obi-Wan, appreciate your compliment! This girl is just looking better every day, and I'm excited to be trying this particular training method! 😊

[One.love4:20]

Yeah man it is looking really good. I think I'm going to try autoflower next grow.

[rockman]

Halfway through her life, this girl just keeps getting stronger, even after a pretty hefty haircut yesterday. I've been stretching out the 4 main arms, and trying to give the 8 central growing points their own space. Should be interesting to see how she ends up! 😊🌿

[Beach_Town_Brit]

Epic growth, great work.

[rockman]

Thanks BTB, much appreciated! 😊

[Green75]

Looking amazing...

[rockman]

Thanks Green! I'm thrilled that these autos can take the constant training and defoliation, and still keep on chugging along! 🐸

[PuravidaC]

Holy smokes, Rockman. That little girl is growing up fast!!! Looks great! I'm really interested in watching all the auto grows you folks are doing here!

[rockman]

Thanks PuravidaC for the compliment, and glad you're enjoying the show of autos! 🌿 Until this coming summer when I can let natural sunshine do its miracle, autos are all that I've grown, and they have been such a pleasure! 😊

[One.love4:20]

Plant looks great bushy little guy!! I've been thinking about flowering mine it's been about a month since i last saw yours. It's looking good. Here's my little guy.

[rockman]

She's developing some nice buds....12 are on their way to cola land! 🐸Yesterday I changed bulbs to soft white (2700 K). As with Bubba 2, I've been giving only distilled water...no nutes. Very pleased so far with her vigor! 🌿

[Beach_Town_Brit]

Great coverage. Do you increase the wattage or numbers of bulbs for flowering?
I'm running my P300 with just the veg switch currently and I'm thinking it's getting to time to hit the plants with the full wattage.

[rockman]

Thanks Flockshot, she's a real powerhouse!

[rockman]

Thanks BTB. Just in the last 3 days she's spread out quite a bit on her own! The wattage on bulbs stays at 100 watt equivalent, and right now I've added the final number of lights on her...to 7 bulbs. Maybe later I might fit one more...training her to stay short and wide has really helped me to cover her closely with light. 🌻