New Grower 1st grow… Banner and Girl Scout Cookies

[Sleepy T]

Things are going pretty well..but…getting some minor discoloration on a few leaves and the outer edges are curling/clawing a bit.

Dropped the lights back to 80% and gonna flush real good with clean water later today. Temp is in a little better spot in the high 70s. Based on pics, I think it may have been a little too much light, temps were around 83F at 100% @ approx 16”.

Not sure if this is nute burn, too much light, or something else?? Thoughts?

 

[Sleepy T]

Despite this, the girls are showing good growth every day.

Day 17-

 

[Sleepy T]

Day 21- Flushed real good, knocked the lights back to about 85-90%, everything still showing good growth, and looking pretty good but still getting some discoloration on some leaves.
Is this normal? Any cause for concern?

I fed today at 1/4 strength, 1/2 tsp per gallon of Big Bloom. Lights are at about 14-16” above canopy.

 

[Sleepy T]

Day 35- Entering Week 6

Thing seem to be going pretty good (I think?) The GSC are entering flower.

The Big Girl is at about 24-26” tall right now. Around 14” above canopy. I am hoping/thinking it will grow another 6-12” during the rest of its life cycle? It has been stretching vigorously for the last week or so but is starting to slow down. Some minor rusting and burnt tips, but I think it’s doing pretty good?? She’s needed feed/water about every day at this point.

How much Big Bloom should I go with, about 1/2 strength every feeding? Should I start to lower the light to closer to 12”??

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[Sleepy T]

The other GSC has been a little slower to develop but is starting to pre-flower nicely and stretch every day. Keeping her at about 14” AC as well. Still been giving her veg but will start to transition over to more bloom nutes soon. She is slightly smaller/behind the other. At about 14” tall now

 

[Sleepy T]

And finally, The Lone Banner. A little runty and bushy. Still in veg, starting to show some pre flowers. From what I read this strain can take longer to finish so I am not to concerned yet.

 

[Bruce Campbell]

Looking good!

The slight yellowing on the GSC doesn't look too bad, but may be Mg. After getting K/Ca in balance, Mg is usually the next issue to pop up. If you're alternating feed/water, you can try to add some epsom salts on the water days to see if it helps.

My main stretch came about Day 40-55, and they stretched more than I expected. I eventually ran out of room to raise my light. I think reducing day-night temperature difference can help reduce stretch. I had to add 48-in bamboo stakes to one and try some late LST. Those came in handy when the taller colas started falling over as the buds bulked up. Supercropping is another option if it becomes a problem.

 

[Sleepy T]

Day 42- Entering Week 7.

Been having some minor challenges, but they seem to be doing pretty well.

Big Girl - Maybe I shouldn’t have done it? But I went ahead and supercropped the main cola. Its been 5-6 days, but her buds seem to continue to get a little bigger by the day. The surrounding branches have responded well to the lower light level across the canopy. The stretch seems to be just about over. I am watering about every 24-36h at 1/2g at 1/2 strength Tiger Bloom at approx. and adding in some CalMag. I am tempted to give it more, but don’t want to overdo?

I have yet to find a great source, but what are the optimal ppm nutrient level for autos at various stages? I have been trying with around 600_700ppm for all 3.

 

[Sleepy T]

Big Girl- These buds seem to be developing well for this stage? I am hoping to get another 4 full weeks for a total of about 70 days?

Maybe a little frost?

 

[Sleepy T]

Here is the other GSC. It has really taken off in the last week and is stretching quickly. Almost as big as the Bg. I have not defoliated or HST like I did the other. Starting to show some small flowers. This one feels like it is a couple of weeks behind, but it is developing pretty well…