New Grower FastBuds: LSD-25, Pineapple Express, Northern Express and Tangie`Matic

[NorwegianGrower]

Hello fellow growers!

Earlier this summer, I decided that I wanted to start to grow and perfect the automatic cannabis plant.

In this journal we will follow 4 different strains from FastBuds to try out this genetics.
This journal is placed under "New Growers Grow Journals" and not the official "Fastbud" section. The reasoning behind this is that this is my first auto grow and I will most likely run into more problems and questions throughout this grow, than any of my later grows, at least problems that is based on lack of knowledge. When I`m comfortable with my growing method, I will start to write more detailed strain reviews.
As I see it:

"There is no point in reviewing the strain/genetics if the product is not living up to it`s fullest potential, that`s just not fair to the seed bank."

But lets cut to the numbers!
(Due to my European origin, all measurements are following European metrics.)

Grow tent: 60x60x160 cm
Light: 600W HPS
Nutrition series: Mills
Soil: Grotek Supermix (High nute mix)
Climate: 30-32 degree Celsius, 60-70% Humidity
Lights: 20/4 (off during peak hours)

Genetics:

FEM, Pineapple Express by FastBuds

FEM, Northern Express by FastBuds

FEM, LSD-25 by FastBuds

FEM, Tangie`Matic by FastBuds

That photo was taken after week 1. See updates in the comments below.

 

[NorwegianGrower]

I started out 1 week ago (week 2) with a mild feeding schedule, but due to the high nutrition count in the soil, I ran into some problems in week 3.
The ppm started out on 250, but quickly started to climb. After 1 week of feeding, the ppm in the soil was closer to 700.

My thoughts are that cause of the high nutrition mix in the soil, the plants are not able to take in the recommended nute mix.
The plants started showing symptoms that a healthy plant should not show, so I flushed away the nutrition that was stored in the soil down to about 280 ppm.
My plan is to let the plants dry out before I give them a milder dosage of nutrients.

I also experience heat problems in my growing space, due to high temperatures outside. I`ve placed one fan on low power to circulate a cooler breeze as well as an extra fan to cool down the 600W HPS light. That bastard is creating extreme heat! I want to go over to LED lights, but the initial cost is too high at this point.

Will post an update on the plants after 1 week with feeding under.

 

[NorwegianGrower]

UPDATE: Northern Express - Week 3

The Northern Express was the only plant out of the 4 that did not experience any difficulties with the high nutrition feeding during week 2 and 3.
The little girl is looking very good as she is climbing fast on her own!
This plant seems very forgiving.

 

[NorwegianGrower]

UPDATE: Pineapple Express - Week 3

The pineapple Express is starting to speed up, and are one of the strongest girl in the tent.
We did however experience some hanging leaves, but it seemed to come from over watering, and will hopefully be fixed within the next days.
I can`t wait to get my hands on this iconic flower!

 

[NorwegianGrower]

UPDATE: LSD-25 - Week 3

The LSD-25 is very different from the other strains.
The poor growing conditions that is currently in the tent, is not appreciated by this girl!
With a size that is half of her sisters, she was struggeling to keep up with the (already too high) PPM that was fed to the lot. To prevent early nute burn, I lowered the PPM down to about 200, and will raise it to about 350-400 after the water in the soil has dried out.

So far, the LSD-25 is the hardest girl to please out of the lot, as she is not as forgiving as stronger strains like Northern Express.

 

[NorwegianGrower]

UPDATE: Tangie`matic - Week 3

The Tangie`matic is really spreading fast! As you can see on the picture after week 1 on top, this girl was already spreading fast back then!
Now, the leaf collection has given her problems to stand straight, so we gave her a helping hand!
I`m sure that the Tangie`matic will need a lot of low stress trimming when she starts to take over the light space from the other girls!

 

[NorwegianGrower]

As you can see on the week 3 pictures, the girls was started in a smaller pot for transplanting.
I`ve later been made aware of the risk of transplanting the auto flowers, and are wondering: Should i transplant before the auto create a proper root system in those pots, or should I get them over as soon as possible to the end size pot?

 

[budelee]

Nice!!! And welcome to AFN .. Anytime you need any help with anything, just use the "@" symbol to tag any member in @NorwegianGrower <-- like that..

 

[budelee]

As you can see on the week 3 pictures, the girls was started in a smaller pot for transplanting.
I`ve later been made aware of the risk of transplanting the auto flowers, and are wondering: Should i transplant before the auto create a proper root system in those pots, or should I get them over as soon as possible to the end size pot?

As far as transplanting, you will be okay aslong as you do a little research and you are careful..( i transplant at around 10-13 days into the final pot)

 

[stepside]

With autos it's good to avoid hot soils at seedling stage. And start small with nutes and work your way up.. it's easier to add more than to take away