Newby First Grow

[HappyDaze]

Gingerbeard Oh buddy, you coastal dwellers don't know what you've been missing. Cod squeezin's ain't got nothing compared to the scent of a six foot high pile of well seasoned steamy steer manure ripening in the Alberta sun.

I've been pouring a little of my G.O. kit on the herbs growing on the deck to see if they're ok to use. Chives, basil, parsley and strawberries all like cod squeezin's, But the dog smelled what I was pouring in the planters and went in the house. Bio-marine...you described it perfectly.

 

[Gingerbeard]

HD, my old friend. I am one of those fans of the smells of farm life. Decomposition turns me on. I'll smell your well seasoned steamy steer manure as it ripens in the Alberta sun if you take a whiff of a big rock covered in seagull shit in a humid coastal summer. If you would prefer, I'll introduce you to seal shit in a humid coastal summer at low tide.

 

[HappyDaze]

Most of my family are now on the B.C. left coast up here, so I'm a little familiar with those earthy coastal scents ... not the seal shit, but the rest of it.

I've read that our sense of smell is a really strong memory trigger. I smell cedar, pine and horse manure it takes me right back to being a kid on vacation. Anything growing is a happy smell. You know what's shitty about living in a colder climate? Winter doesn't smell, it's dead and frozen. Car exhaust is the predominant odor in January here. Solstice is making me wig a little...shorter days coming.

 

[Gingerbeard]

Veg-all. Veg-all is a smell that almost sends me into a panic. It's a canned, mixed vegetable I had in kindergarten. Maybe first grade. I only smell it in institutional situations. Godawful stuff.
The first dispensary I ever went to was in Nelson. B.C. is amazing. I was there in a winter and loved it. Let's swap houses (my little apartment) come winter. But I'll need to use your car because I don't have one and I'll want to head to the place in Nelson. Ooh! Do you have a snowmobile? And maybe borrow your goulashes or rubbers or whatever it is you people call them.

 

[SoOrbudgal]

Looks to me like a older fan just look at the new growth golfnrl it's looking like pre flower. Looks normal to me. An old fan leaf just being absorbed by the plant. If it's tips start getting burnt you'll know if it's to much N. Give it a few days stick with your plan. I would'nt give anymore of anything after this 1st feeding watch the plant. You got this

 

[HappyDaze]

Nelson...the Canadian version of Humboldt County. It's a 7 hours drive from our place. The girlfriend says "the keys will be under the mat on the 15th of February. Use Daze's pick-up, it's ugly, but it'll get you to the mountains. Be careful using the 4WD, the transfer case is a little fucked....bring your own boots and we'll give you the name of a friend who'll set you up with a sled tour, but he's a pro, so he'll charge you"

The girl is pretty serious, she'd push you out your front door and down the stairs for the chance to be anywhere south of here in February.

We should set up a bunch of house swaps for growers...that way, you know your show is being looked after while you're away.

 

[Gingerbeard]

A new thread is growing from this

https://forum.growweedeasy.com/forum/growing-community/317403-bud-n-breakfast

 

[golfnrl]

Noticed the stem of this plant yesterday. It appears to me that this girl's trying to grow roots above the soil. Does that mean she's root-bound? And if those aren't roots what are they?

 

[Canuck147]

Cover them up with more of your grow medium.

 

[golfnrl]

I flipped the switch three days ago to put the girls into flower. I think they are doing great. I gave them one last prune before the 12/12. I chose to turn to the lights on at night (6:45pm-6:45am). Also, I will be using Fox Farm Big Bloom nutrients. And because I had to wait a little longer than I wanted to begin the flowering stage I may have to deal with limited grow space, but hopefully that won't be to much of a problem.

I have read through a few tutorials and have a question about humidity. According to a chart I found on this web site it appears the recommended humidity level for flowering is 40%-50%. The humidity level in my grow space has been a consistent 58%-62%. Temps are steady in the mid 70's. I have noticed the humidity levels usually fluctuate with the watering times and as the plants produce more leaves. I have not tried to control the humidity level to this point. Is the humidity range of 58%-62% something I should concern myself with as the girls flower?

 

[SoOrbudgal]

In my opinion at this stage humidity is fine. Late during flower not good but you are on top off your grow. Great job golfnrl.

 

[golfnrl]

My girls will start their 7th week of flower on August 31. The plants are a little over 5' each. They have filled out nicely. The canopy spans pretty much the entire grow tent. I will harvest when the trichomes resemble those in the pics I have been studying on this web site. I'm trying to be patient...here's a few of the smaller buds.

 

[HappyDaze]

They look great...not long to wait now!

 

[SoOrbudgal]

Your doing great golfnrl hang on it won't take too much longer. What are you feeding now if I may ask?

 

[golfnrl]

Your doing great golfnrl hang on it won't take too much longer. What are you feeding now if I may ask?

I'm using Fox Farm Big Bloom...I was following the feeding recommendations on the bottle but cut it in half two days ago, so now about 2 TBS per gallon. I'm planning to start the flush in about 10 more days...but it will depend on how the pistils look and how the trichomes are coming along.

 

[golfnrl]

My girls are 8 weeks and 2 days into flower. I took these pics today I think the harvest window is beginning to open. I'm inclined to wait a few more days and watch the trichomes. Speaking of which, I'm seeing a few ambers and a lot of others are cloudy looking.

 

[billyboy]

Close. IMO - If you are in soil it is molasses time for ~ 2 weeks more. I've had good results w/ 2Tbsp /gal

What is the strain?

 

[Canuck147]

I think the last pic tells you where you are - still some clear more cloudy and no amber yet. Definitely in the harvest window. By the way - those pics are great!

 

[golfnrl]

billyboy "What is the strain"

It's a crap shoot...the seed supplier sent the wrong seeds. Was supposed to be a sativa, Strawberry Cough, but these are indica plants...so, I'm not sure.

 

[golfnrl]

Well...my first grow is over with. I really enjoyed it. Thanks to this forum for the advice along the way. Here are some pics of the end. My two girls got to be about 5' 7" tall. This pic is right before i cut them down. These trichome pics are the last ones I took. Also on the same day I harvested. And the other pics are some of the buds. Overall I think things went well. My yield was 101 grams. The buds are dried and are curing. They smell great and look good.