Day 119 for Lemon Zkittle
This has been a relatively problem free grow. I did see early signs of powdery mildew, but was able to clip those leaves and sprayed the plant with neem oil. I haven't seen anything of concern since. As far as feed, I have stepped down the MC2.0 to add AN Big Bud and Bud Candy to help fuel the plants' bud development, but not overdo the nitrogen. Since I changed the mix I did check the ppm, and saw it still in the 1000 range, which is consistent what what they have been getting for the last few weeks.
I had to do my thing and defoliate to open up the bud sites. Just because its outdoors doesn't mean the buds can't get some benefit from having direct sunlight. There are numerous 18 inch+ colas that look like they will stay pretty solidly. Since they have six more weeks (per breeder notes), they should have plenty of time to develop. I'll just not overthink it and keep them going on this regimen until the last week or so, when I will just flush with Flawless finis. I haven't grown in soil before, and want to make sure I flush sufficiently.
I believe I have two different phenos. The cola and bud structure are similar, but one plant seems to have a purple hue in her buds and smells like lemon candy. the other is looking more yellowish and smells like sour lemon. Both smell absolutely scrumptious. Since I have a lemon tree next door, the backyard always smells citrusy, so the strain is pretty stealth. I have managed to top and train to keep both plants under five feet, and it looks like the stretch is done.
Its kind of cool to see how nature's grow room shifted from 18-6 to 12-12 and triggered flower without any assistance from me. Like I said, I am hooked on outdoor growing. Check these ladies out.
Week 17 from sprout and week 3 of flower
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Also, I figured I had enough good weather to complete a quick little auto outside. This Mephisto Strawberry Nuggets. Hopefully its quick because I am running out of my BlueToof already and need indica in jars.
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