Frenjamin Banklin
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@mattskeee if anything I said sounded like don’t update as much as you want then I’m sorry. Daily, weekly, hourly updates are fine. Just noticed in my own threads if the current age isn’t stated every other page (20 posts) then it can be tough for some to keep up. Some people stop in daily or biweekly depending, just us newbs and hardcore staff here 24/7.
Roots have been a learning experience for me. I think (recently) that some of the issues growers may run into later in the grow started much earlier and by the time they are in the infirmary the stunt has already happened. I just threw out 2 Gold glue and two gg4 from fast buds at 5 weeks old. Yup chucked them but I learned a valuable lesson. I knew that the structure if I was lucky might pull 1-2 zips per plant. I average 6. I was not going to run another 6 weeks to get 8 Oz when I should get 24-30. I’m new but that’s just a waste of lumens for me. And honestly 3 of the 5 were in my new nursery so light used so far was minimal.
Ok, so my learning experience. I run DWC and running perpetual is an issue because you really need to get those roots in the water ASAP. I was waiting for the first two of a group to come down and starting the next ones in the corner. But I was putting these tiny plants into huge 8 gallon buckets. And really only getting a week of overlap. So I decided to get a small bucket and start my DWC plants in their final net pot but in a 1 gallon bucket. I did a photo period plant Humboldt Blue Dream and this was awesome. 4 weeks and they just kept getting huge in the 1 gallon. They had a massive root system all tangled together and made the transition to bigger pots great.
So I figured it was a success and started the Autoflowers the same way. Well huge fail. The roots acted the same way they do in a solo cup. They must have decided it was to crowded. The roots never got half as abundant as the photos. But they started showing DWC faster. Leaves were 1/2 normal size. And when they hit flower I knew it was time to throw them in the bin. Supper healthy but clearly not going to be stellar.
I wouldn’t bin your plants. Just very important to know where you are in you grow and work with what you got going on. Sit back relax and let them grow. A few others have mentioned that you have high ppm so that might be something to consider also. For the size maybe slow down a bit with the nutrients.
And I know you have room right now and everyone hates losing plants but the dirt girl might just be a distraction and possible source of bugs you don’t need. I vote her off the island.
I hope I’m not sounding cynical. You got a great setup and a ton of nice equipment and clearly you have and are researching a ton. You will be pulling huge plants before you know it. Hopefully these.
And just a disclaimer, I have no clue what I’m saying most of the time.
FB
Roots have been a learning experience for me. I think (recently) that some of the issues growers may run into later in the grow started much earlier and by the time they are in the infirmary the stunt has already happened. I just threw out 2 Gold glue and two gg4 from fast buds at 5 weeks old. Yup chucked them but I learned a valuable lesson. I knew that the structure if I was lucky might pull 1-2 zips per plant. I average 6. I was not going to run another 6 weeks to get 8 Oz when I should get 24-30. I’m new but that’s just a waste of lumens for me. And honestly 3 of the 5 were in my new nursery so light used so far was minimal.
Ok, so my learning experience. I run DWC and running perpetual is an issue because you really need to get those roots in the water ASAP. I was waiting for the first two of a group to come down and starting the next ones in the corner. But I was putting these tiny plants into huge 8 gallon buckets. And really only getting a week of overlap. So I decided to get a small bucket and start my DWC plants in their final net pot but in a 1 gallon bucket. I did a photo period plant Humboldt Blue Dream and this was awesome. 4 weeks and they just kept getting huge in the 1 gallon. They had a massive root system all tangled together and made the transition to bigger pots great.
So I figured it was a success and started the Autoflowers the same way. Well huge fail. The roots acted the same way they do in a solo cup. They must have decided it was to crowded. The roots never got half as abundant as the photos. But they started showing DWC faster. Leaves were 1/2 normal size. And when they hit flower I knew it was time to throw them in the bin. Supper healthy but clearly not going to be stellar.
I wouldn’t bin your plants. Just very important to know where you are in you grow and work with what you got going on. Sit back relax and let them grow. A few others have mentioned that you have high ppm so that might be something to consider also. For the size maybe slow down a bit with the nutrients.
And I know you have room right now and everyone hates losing plants but the dirt girl might just be a distraction and possible source of bugs you don’t need. I vote her off the island.
I hope I’m not sounding cynical. You got a great setup and a ton of nice equipment and clearly you have and are researching a ton. You will be pulling huge plants before you know it. Hopefully these.
And just a disclaimer, I have no clue what I’m saying most of the time.
FB
