Preparing for the Bloom

[Gjourney101]

I've decided to let this plant go for another week. After all, that is the difference, and it gave me some time to prep the medium and environment.

I've decided not to transplant, but have devised a way I can transplant with minimal shock if problems arise in flower.

Currently we are a month or so into veg with amazing growth and structure - I plan to flip on Thanksgiving and also introduce my first feeding of bloom macros (almost like a little Thanksgiving plate for the lady at hand!)

In the mean time, I installed 2 micro-USB fans and hooked my carbon filter up with it running fine - intake, exhaust, and scrubbing systems are ready.

I also cut some fresh 2x4's to make a lincoln-log style system to lower the plant canopy as it stretches instead of messing with the light - its in its finally position.

In addition to dialing in the environment and atmosphere, I flushed the soil with 3 gallons of pH'd water to remove any excess salt buildup and drain the medium of nitrogen and other macros. While I've heard mixed opinions of flushing at bloom, I believe it'll provide a fresh slate for my bloom cycle and also allow any salts to leave the system - good pH and maximum uptake was my justification. She took it well and is loving the weather.

I defoliated all 4 colas, everything below node 4, and have plenty of room for LST if it stretches more than I intend.

Other than that, there has been minimal problems arise and she has been extremely resilient.

I'll be initiating flowering on Thanksgiving, with these next 6 days being dedicated to her "Me" time so to say. All flags are green for go!

All and any pointers/tips/advice for a seamless and explosive bloom cycle is much appreciated. Thanks guys!

[Bluey]

What nutes are you using in this grow, veg & bloom please? Pot size?

Rather than transplant during flower (this has disaster written all over it) have you considered using mineral based nutes? These are available to the plant immediately as opposed to organic based nutes, or perhaps using a fully composted tea that will also mostly be available immediately?

I'm glad your flush went well. I wouldn't flush soil unless I had stuffed it up from the start or were using nutes with it as well or over did a tea or top dressing. My soil grows were outdoors and the rain would flush it weather I wanted it to or not.

Edit. If you haven't flipped it yet you may find you flushed a bit early. It needs mostly N during the first two to three weeks after flipping as your plant will try and double/triple in size during this phase. It will take up lots of N and deplete the soil ready for flower.