1st grow journal.

[Farmerfran]

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UPDATE:

Yesterday was feeding day yet again. All 4 plants recieved 1 gallon of water phd at 5.9. I added 2 ml of calmag. I havent had to use nutes yet due to transplanting so often as well as hell rich Fox Farms Ocean Forest is. The light is currently ser at 45/80/80. I just switched from a 24hr light schedule into a 18/6. Anyone know if this is bad to do so late in veg. My temp ranges from 73-80 degrees and humidity between 53-65%.

oh and i defoliated a little, can hardly tell but i have removed about 20 or so leaves from the 4 plants. Reallu amazed on how fast these things grow

 

[Sonnyhad]

They are looking great! You must be doing something right!!

 

[yamiacaveman]

Looking very good! Your Temp RH seem to be in range, I don't know about the light schedule thing but as long as they continue to do well(?) Probably the only other thing I might do is to wait a few days and then look down on top of your plants and take some more of those fan leaves that are starting to cover up the bud points. I know I know, here i go again, I'm starting to sound like some kind of mad scientist about the defoliating thing. :>)

 

[Farmerfran]

Hahaha it's cool, defoliating is actually a little addicting to do.

 

[CCisme]

Very nice! Im getting close to having to do this for the first time.

 

[Beach_Town_Brit]

Looking good.
I'm sure there are strains that don't like defoliation, but I haven't found them yet. All the plants I've grown have loved their haircuts

 

[Farmerfran]

Thanks. I have noticed that these plants definitely prefer the 18/6 rather than 24hrs, growing way faster and healthier looking. At this point ot seems like im removing a few leaves a day, once again the growth is crazy haha.

 

[Farmerfran]

Thank you. It definitely seems like they love getting trimmed, theu have been reaponding with really nice growth

 

[Farmerfran]

Thank you very much

 

[intergalactic_harvester]

they look fat and happy!! doin a great job ff!

 

[Farmerfran]

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UPDATE:

So yesterday was feeding day yet again. I never realized how long it actually takes to mix,ph,and water the ladies, but i know its all worth it. Anyway, i decided to introduce the flora trio this time using 1ml each along with 2 ml of calmag. Each plant took a gallon phd at 6.2. I still have the lights on 18 and off for 6. I still have the settings at 45/80/80. I seem to be removing leaves daily and by thr next day it will look as if i did not do a thing.

pictures below. Ohh and i have been taking all pictures 24 hrs after watering. The plants always get a little ugly after feedings, i assume thats normal.

 

[GreenArmadillo]

Beautiful!
Loving the purplish LED pics. Always gives the girls a kind of fantasy look.

And I totally agree. It shocked me when I noticed how much time it was taking me to mix up nutes, pH, feed, collect run-off, and then put the girls back. I expected like half an hour, but end up spending an average of 2 hours+. :laugh:
Glad to see your grow coming along so nicely. It really shows that you love your girls and are taking great care of them.

 

[alltatup]

They look fantastic, Farmer!!!!!!

 

[Beach_Town_Brit]

I still maintain it's 20 minutes, but yeah apparently it's actually usually an hour or two. This said, I often find myself just sitting and staring at the plants

 

[intergalactic_harvester]

ah shit same here. quick ph check, equipment inspect, plant inspect. if you actually adjust ph, 30 mins tops. still get lost in there for hours. doesnt help the grow space is IN the mancave, lol.
yes, i am a hermit now. ask my wife.

 

[alltatup]

Time flies when we are tending to our beautiful girls!!!

And Harvester, you're a secular hermit: I'll bet your wife loves your hobby!!!!

 

[intergalactic_harvester]

ok, but still not ready to shave my head and put on tbe orange robes, lol.
and ya, she loves seeing the passion that drives and the therapeutic value. shes not so involved in it herself like in the beginning for physical reasons and the fact that shes simply not into it on the level that i am. she helps where she can, strain rezearch, equipment r&d, etc. and she loves the show, and dying for a taste! after watching them for 3 months now, who wouldnt be?

 

[alltatup]

That's so awesome that she supports your hobby! A family that grows together, glows together...

 

[Farmerfran]

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UPDATE:

Yesterday was watering day and i noticed that the pot was light as usual but my plants were a little droopy. Has any of you had this happen?is it normal and i just happened to take notice? So, i just went with phd water and 3ml calmag. Ive adjusted the intensity of the light because i got a new working area. The settings are now 50/90/90.

its becoming a jungle......

 

[intergalactic_harvester]

hi farmer. your plants are beautiful and healthy! dont panic and cut off thier feed! check everything first. temps, humidity, ph, all of it . if ur environment is within parameters, they probly tellin you they need feeding a day sooner! they are picture of health, and i zoomed in good. very nice.