Why so small?

[ZigZag]

That method seems to keep more of the soil and roots together in the shape of the cup, which is good because the root structure isn’t disturbed. They seem to recover that way much faster, usually with no evidence of any type of transplant shock. I’d like to grow in soil because it seems once you have the mix down it takes a lot less work- don’t have to mix nutrients all the time or make as many PH adjustments but a coco based medium is what my grow area can handle now.
The issue with the spots on the BB is difficult to diagnose, being so young. It doesn’t seem to be nutrient burn, more like a deficiency, maybe a ph issue. If the next set of leaves start to do the same then you’ll probably need to flush the cup with ph water and see what happens. When I’ve found myself in the same situation I make sure the drain holes are large enough to drain quickly because I don’t want any standing water in the cup, too wet for the seedling. When I have a growing issue I always start with a good flush and then add 1/2 strength nutrients and get ph for in and out until it’s in the right zone. But that might be easier in coco since it drains so well. Hope all goes well!

[No3odiesShad0w]

What you don't see is the giant hole at the bottom of the cup so that the main taproot can continue growing down signaling to the rest of the roots. Also with autos i heard somewhere it's better to have a ball root? Whatever that means..... My guess have dense roots in the center? IDK. But rest assured i made plenty big holes in the cup underneath for the roots to find their way out.

I didn't water the BB today. I'm going to let it dry a bit over night and tomorrow I'll give it some 6.7 water. It's unadultered happy frog the soil ph is probably around 5. That's why to the mixture i add dolomite lime. Takes care of that issue nicely. Usually around 6.2 with this recipe. I'm happy with that. It should perk up just fine. Maybe a literal drop off watered down molasses for those sugars for the roots.

I agree with the flush. In the past i was a bit too light handed at times and paid for it with crap yields. Sometimes you have to be heavy handed, nip the problem in the butt and let the plants do their things. Especially with autos when there's a time crunch. I think i like photo period more. These autos are stressful. But thanks for all the help. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to give great advice👍

[ZigZag]

Yeah, I agree for sure. Never tried transplanting directly in the cups but sounds like it should work. My current grow has been a challenge. Big PH problems due to a bad pen that wouldn’t calibrate accurately and was putting my ph off a full point. Bummer was it took 6 weeks to diagnose. Ended up feeding them 5.0 instead of 6.0. Finally figured it out after nothing else worked. Got a new pen and now seems to be on track. I’ll post some pics as the genetics are pretty interesting. I’ve never had so much variation between plants of the same seed stock!

[No3odiesShad0w]

It might be wind burn.... I don't have anything blowing on them directly but the wall the air does bounce off of his that plant first. I'm going to move it to the back and see what happens. Because those are some mean looking claws.

[No3odiesShad0w]

It should look more like the GSC since it's only 2 days behind

[No3odiesShad0w]

I think it was definitely the wind burn. I moved it to the other side of the table and over night almost two sets of leaves

[No3odiesShad0w]

It worked!! All good on this front

[ZigZag]

Good to go!

[No3odiesShad0w]

Oh yeah. They're really coming along.
1 more week(9days) and they should start to bloom The little one is going to get planted in the big bucket tonight.
I started a little LST.

I started watering with 7.3 water to compensate for the acidic FF soil. Marked improvement. Especially the ones blooming. 1 i noticed had pink stems so i know for a fact the soil is too acidic

[SoOrbudgal]

Looking good these are your photoperiod plants right?

[No3odiesShad0w]

No these are still the same autoflower trio. I just planted 2 photoperiod stains Bubble Gum and Amnesia haze for the summer. I try to run the lights at night in the summer to reduce heat stress. Perfect for rubbing 12/12

[No3odiesShad0w]

The fam is looking good. The GSC in the back left went from a tiny 3 leaf stunted baby to a big bushy girl. The pH for the GG4 was a bit off but it's gotten a lot greener in recent days. The Bruce Banner in the back is still tiny bit it's flowering okay. The younger one in front is much better and it looks like it's starting to do a stretch just like the younger GSC. The younger GG4 still has another week and a half before it starts blooming

Planted some Amnesia haze and bubble gum photo period for the summer days. I'm going to put these into some nice 4 gallon containers and get some big Scrog going. I'll get a nice yield come July/August.. Then I'll go back to the autoflower for the fall and winter... ..

I need blue dream photoperiod seeds. Any recommendations on breeders or suppliers? It's a favorite strain of mine and i really want some again.

[SoOrbudgal]

I've smoked it never grew it blue dream. Good job fixing the issues

[No3odiesShad0w]

I had a co-worker give me some seeds one time and I never asked him what breeder he got it from because those were some awesome genetics.... It's just a shame I lost everything in spider mites back then... But I would absolutely love to have some blue dream again It's definitely in my top five favorite..... Because let's face it I'm not going to be able to find miracle alien cookies # 1 anywhere..... And Motorhead seeds are only available non feminized. And I don't feel like paying $300 to get all males which is usually my luck.... Can't find God's gift anywhere either.... So many strains but so many seeds are difficult to find

[No3odiesShad0w]

It's just funny The smallest plant turned out to be the biggest one and the biggest one and ended up being the smallest one once they all started blooming

[No3odiesShad0w]

Nice little growth

[No3odiesShad0w]

So i just realized something... The GSC was planted in December it sprouted December 19..... It's only starting to bloom NOW???? 2 months later?? So much for quick turn around 😂😂🤔.

[PRIMO]

No3odiesShad0w Dude, no offense, but you gotta quit over thinking shit. get some decent soil "not hot" put it inna decent pot, water it down, 6.8 ish, poke a hole in it and drop a seed. Kiss! On another note Pacific seed bank has your gods gift in fem. auto and fem photo. they have a 20% off sale good thru tomorrow. I have used them before, no probs. If you send a money order instead of using a c.c. you also get 3 freebies. Not out of the shop-vac at the end of the day, but in the breeders packaging. You're welcome. Peace out! "Picture a mic drop here"

[No3odiesShad0w]

If you know me.... I overthink EVERYTHING..... to a fault. Just me being be me being me

[No3odiesShad0w]

Thanks about the god's Gift...... I stopped looking a while ago. I guess I'm that time of popped up. I like that i can get only 3 seeds and not 20 to get a deal. I don't need 20 seeds by seed 12 it's going to be 3 years in the future.

[No3odiesShad0w]

The January one is already blooming. You can see a nice flower forming but the December GSC ..... IDK what's going on. It's growing..... It was my smallest girl and now the biggest one but no flowering. It should be around where the GG4 is but i don't see any flower development..... I don't like autos. It was a fun experiment. But if i had to be serious and grow for profit.... I don't think autos are the way.
I'm way more excited about the photos even though i don't like either of the strains.

[No3odiesShad0w]

Aside from the 1 GSC with the word bloom.... It's all looking good. If this keeps up.... Might actually have something okay here...... Ngl the northern lights is curing nicely. It's going to be ready for 420 ....3 month cure. I can't wait!

[No3odiesShad0w]

All i gotta do is water and test run off.... Since they all look good in not expecting any surprises 🤞