So as I sweep up & rearrange the lights to include the new acquisition for a quick seed run of the clones of the 2 best producers I had a min to think n ponder on what I've learned this run. There might be some rankings that are too close to call but whatever- the lesson is more important anyways.
#1 Know your soil.
I got some damn good bagged topsoil but it wasn't weed friendly. I simultaneously battled nute burn & deficiency & it was WAY too hot for seedlings.
#2 Hand in hand with #1 is- Feed em right so you can water properly. It's ok to come in cautious with the nutes but by the time buds are forming you need to be feeding full force.
#3 Use natural light to inspect em & to diagnose issues. Blurple is HORRIBLE for pics but the Mars Hydro & I'll bet the Spider farmer & others too- throw a real yellowish light that can make you miss shit developing.
#4 Let em grow. "The stretch" appears to be more in regards to the height of the growth sites & not the overall height of the plant. Tent height is less an issue than I thought.
#4 Dont be afraid to shave a tiny bit of bud off as you trim. The scissor hash alone is plenty compensation for a few centimeters of width & they look better too.
#5 Patience..... yeah I know... shut up. I'm gonna have the wife make me a needlepoint or something that says Patience so I can hang it in the tent smack in my face every time I open it lmao!!
#6 On a happier note- It is never too early or too late to suppercrop.
#7 Did I mention patience? Maybe I need to hear it again lmao
All in all I'm feelin good about this one- if I keep learning at this rate I'll be comin after you & that BEAUTY you call Monster
Spidermite - good naturedly of course haha. Thanks again y'all & HAPPY HARVEST!!!!