New Grower 1st Autoflower Grow - Critique

[robwars]

Hey Rabbit, I'm having some soil/water ph issues. My soil (pro mix) is about 6.9ish, I've been adjusting my water ph to about 5.8 to feed with. Curious what your water ph is... I think I've f#cked with it all to much and stressed my plants into lockout and possibly death. Just curious about your process. Your grow looks amazing. Cheers

 

[RabbitFighter]

Hi robwars,

Sorry to hear about your dilemma unfortunately, I don't really understand PH where I could give advise maybe you should post in the Cannabis Infirmary Section... I have one of those cheap PH/Moisture meters you stick in the soil and it is always somewhere between 7 & 8 that is currently the extent of my knowledge. I have used RO water throughout this grow and never corrected for PH, you'll need to tap the knowledge of someone like Muddy who understands this and has seen it all.

Wishing you a better tomorrow - RF

 

[robwars]

Thanks Rabbit
Muddy has been helping me as well. Just like to know what other new growers are doing.

 

[RabbitFighter]

Day 63 - Countdown to Harvest, tentative date Superbowl Monday

A friend of mine who has been growing many years dropped by yesterday and was amazed that this was grown in 63 days under mostly CFL's, he also said the buds are very heavy & tight (2-1/2 to 3 oz dry). He told me before he arrived he was expecting to see very light airy buds today he called to talk about redoing his lighting... so it goes.









This is a picture of one of the side colas, it's tough to see in the photo, but over the last week small strawberry colored strands have been growing out of the flowers, it is just beautiful to see.

Thanks to everyone who has dropped by or shared - RF

 

[Noods]

It's no wonder your friend was impressed with your grow- that's turned into one lovely beast! Great growing!

I'm looking forward to seeing those trimmed buds. :smokebuds:

 

[Muddy]

Looking good. I don't know when the Stupor Bowl is but unless it's in about 2-3 weeks, your plant won't be ready. Still a lot of green in those fan leaves which means the buds still have a lot of fattening up to do.

 

[RabbitFighter]

Looking good. I don't know when the Stupor Bowl is but unless it's in about 2-3 weeks, your plant won't be ready. Still a lot of green in those fan leaves which means the buds still have a lot of fattening up to do.

Hi Muddy,

Wow, you think there are a few weeks left before I harvest? Hey, I'm in no rush, but I'm gonna have to improvise something to hold up the center cola she's getting too heavy to stand on her own. Man, I hope this ain't beginners luck and I can reproduce these kind of results again.


RF

 

[Muddy]

Yep. Your fan leaves are still green. Once they start to yellow it usually takes about 3 weeks before they completely die off. I wouldn't pick them till all the fan leaves are gone. Check this thread for more info: https://www.autoflower.org/f44/when-harvest-autos-your-leaves-will-tell-you-4889.html

Hi Muddy,

Wow, you think there are a few weeks left before I harvest? Hey, I'm in no rush, but I'm gonna have to improvise something to hold up the center cola she's getting too heavy to stand on her own. Man, I hope this ain't beginners luck and I can reproduce these kind of results again.


RF

 

[RabbitFighter]

I wouldn't pick them till all the fan leaves are gone.

Day 65

Ok Muddy,

You are my mentor and I won't cut her till she's ready.
BTW... She has been very thirsty this last week is that normal?

Regards - RF



The center cola was so fat she was falling over, I had to prop her up with a stick.



Center Cola


Side Cola



Side Cola

 

[Smidgette]

Rock on Rabbit! Great looking plant for your first grow. I can't wait to see your next one.