First time grower, full of doubts - Also sort of a growth journal

[Django_TO]

Hi guys. 2 quick questions. Considering the last pics i posted, does anyone have an idea how long it will take until the girls start flowering?
For drying, anyone has a different method from "hanging" in a dry space? I saw people doing it in cardboard boxes or paper bags. Is it safe? I'm asking because i would like to keep using the tent with new girls, but the tent is also the best place i have for drying on an open space.
Thanks.

 

[420Forever]

Hi guys. 2 quick questions. Considering the last pics i posted, does anyone have an idea how long it will take until the girls start flowering?
For drying, anyone has a different method from "hanging" in a dry space? I saw people doing it in cardboard boxes or paper bags. Is it safe? I'm asking because i would like to keep using the tent with new girls, but the tent is also the best place i have for drying on an open space.
Thanks.

based on thoze picz, flowering has already started as for drying, i meself have never done the box or bag methodz, but there'z nothin wrong with it ppp

 

[OttoCBD]

Based on your photos, full on flowering should be happening any day now. As for drying, I've used paper pags in the past and will do so again. It's totally safe but you'd be better off putting your bags into a closet or something. Light from your tent will most likely penetrate paper bags.

 

[Django_TO]

based on thoze picz, flowering has already started as for drying, i meself have never done the box or bag methodz, but there'z nothin wrong with it ppp

I thought this was pre flowering and flowering would be when the "nuggets" started.
Thanks

 

[Django_TO]

Based on your photos, full on flowering should be happening any day now. As for drying, I've used paper pags in the past and will do so again. It's totally safe but you'd be better off putting your bags into a closet or something. Light from your tent will most likely penetrate paper bags.

Great. And yeah, paper bags in a closet while the tent has new girls germinating. I'll start looking for instructions.
Thanks

 

[Django_TO]

Hi guys. I'm posting two pics (use zoom). Can you tell me if those "crystals" are a good sign and if they seem ok? There's not a lot of changes since the last pics, i have no idea if i should be doing anything different. I'm keeping the RH around 40%-45%. I have to use the dehu because if i open the windows the temp gets lower and the RH raises. So i just open windows around lunch time when it's really sunny. I water one girl at the time to avoid rainsing RH and i'm using pg perfect bloom from AN and Big Bud, also from AN. I only water with 1,5 l per time because, again, trying to avoid raising RH. At this point i', using 1 ml/liter of big bud. Should i raise the dose or do i risk nutrient burn? Thanks a lot.

 

[420Forever]

Should i raise the dose or do i risk nutrient burn?

old grower'z mantra -> less is more ppp

 

[Builder0101]

Hi guys. I'm posting two pics (use zoom). Can you tell me if those "crystals" are a good sign and if they seem ok? There's not a lot of changes since the last pics, i have no idea if i should be doing anything different. I'm keeping the RH around 40%-45%. I have to use the dehu because if i open the windows the temp gets lower and the RH raises. So i just open windows around lunch time when it's really sunny. I water one girl at the time to avoid rainsing RH and i'm using pg perfect bloom from AN and Big Bud, also from AN. I only water with 1,5 l per time because, again, trying to avoid raising RH. At this point i', using 1 ml/liter of big bud. Should i raise the dose or do i risk nutrient burn? Thanks a lot.

Remind me what size pots you are in? And yes you want every "crystal " tricomb you can get. Girls are looking good.

 

[Django_TO]

Remind me what size pots you are in? And yes you want every "crystal " tricomb you can get. Girls are looking good.

Hi. I'm using 11 liter pots but they may not be completely filled with soil. I even folded the top of the pots (maybe it was you that advise me to do it) so that the light reaches everywhere. I have defoliatied a bit (4 leaves per girl total, on 2 different the sessions, 3 days apart) to try getting a better airflow and let the light reach the lower nodes. I know that i may be watering on the low side (1,5 l per watering) but i need to control RH.

 

[Builder0101]

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Hi. I'm using 11 liter pots but they may not be completely filled with soil. I even folded the top of the pots (maybe it was you that advise me to do it) so that the light reaches everywhere. I have defoliatied a bit (4 leaves per girl total, on 2 different the sessions, 3 days apart) to try getting a better airflow and let the light reach the lower nodes. I know that i may be watering on the low side (1,5 l per watering) but i need to control RH.

Like you have about 2 gallon of medium. As I said b4 I dont necessarily water to runoff. I take my girls out to water. I make sure that the entire bottom is wet with fresh water. So technically runoff. I set the pots on folded towels so that there is no water accumulating in the floor of my tent. I water 2x. So 1/2 gallon working my way around. wait a couple minutes then a 2and half gallon. If the bottom is not entirely soaked I'll add another quart (litre)of water. As you know I'm in 20 litre pots. I think 1.5 liter is sufficient for 8 litres of medium. My only question is why 40-45% RH? Your VPD is way off. I do not get too hung upon VPD. Dialing in every environmental element can be very hard so that is one I let go. That is not to say I ignore it but I have to choose what to concentrate on. My point is you can be 50-55% RH safely in my opinion, especially if you have good airflow. I am in a perpetual cycle. Baby plant, one in early flower, one in mid to late flower, and one in late flower. I am trying to keep my RH between 55-60 RH. I may be rolling the die a little on mold but I think I'm ok. I just popped my cherry on my 1st harvest and the buds are clean. I think you are doing a great job. The fact that you care so much goes a long way to success. I would love to see some overall pics of your ladies. Good job!