Lemon Z - Dutch Passion - Growing Contest 24/25 - EU/UK/US

[KingRatt]

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Hey guys still here....ran into luck and had alot of job interviews so i have not been around for the past 2 weeks..... and i found a job and have been training split shifts, so my attendance at home has been minimal...Yay job!!!!..then we had to Evacuate our house for a few days because of fires around us....... and im finally back home......kept plants alive by sneaking past fireline to water and change batteries on the flashlights i used to try to keep plants at veg.....ill update soon......looked like i pulled it off///////like i said,,im finally back home after a real scary fire situation that was multiplied by fierce santa ana winds....glad to have my home and plants as other people and their houses did make out as well....prayers to them......WOOF!!!!

Glad youre safe! Congrats on the JOB!!! Thats awesome Big Dawg!!!

 

[WildBill]

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Hey guys still here....ran into luck and had alot of job interviews so i have not been around for the past 2 weeks..... and i found a job and have been training split shifts, so my attendance at home has been minimal...Yay job!!!!..then we had to Evacuate our house for a few days because of fires around us....... and im finally back home......kept plants alive by sneaking past fireline to water and change batteries on the flashlights i used to try to keep plants at veg.....ill update soon......looked like i pulled it off///////like i said,,im finally back home after a real scary fire situation that was multiplied by fierce santa ana winds....glad to have my home and plants as other people and their houses did make out as well....prayers to them......WOOF!!!!

Glad to hear everything worked out for you man! Wildfires are scary, especially in that terrain, with hills and valleys as such!

 

[HashbrownClown]

They still seem to be growing at a fast rate and taking to new home pretty well. So far I have really enjoyed growing LemonZ, haven’t had any issues besides my own for letting them crowd each other a little bit in veg. Genetics appear to be solid which can be expected from Dutch Passion. These are my first Dutch Passion photo plants and only grown 1 of their autos which I stunted its growth as I was learning couple years back. Would definitely like to try Banana Blaze auto again and maybe the ultimate or oh my gushers their award winner from 2024. I’m on day 52-5 days at 12/12 lighting schedule. The plants are moving right along just as I had hoped.

 

[KingRatt]

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They still seem to be growing at a fast rate and taking to new home pretty well. So far I have really enjoyed growing LemonZ, haven’t had any issues besides my own for letting them crowd each other a little bit in veg. Genetics appear to be solid which can be expected from Dutch Passion. These are my first Dutch Passion photo plants and only grown 1 of their autos which I stunted its growth as I was learning couple years back. Would definitely like to try Banana Blaze auto again and maybe the ultimate or oh my gushers their award winner from 2024. I’m on day 52-5 days at 12/12 lighting schedule. The plants are moving right along just as I had hoped.

Those girls are gonna be some beastly plants!! Is that 54” from top of soil? 5days on 12/12 right? No training at all? TThats alot of distance between the light and the lowest bud sites and they still got some stretch, you ever tried lollipopping? Probs help cut down on any larf and use that energy for the better buds

 

[HashbrownClown]

Those girls are gonna be some beastly plants!! Is that 54” from top of soil? 5days on 12/12 right? No training at all? TThats alot of distance between the light and the lowest bud sites and they still got some stretch, you ever tried lollipopping? Probs help cut down on any larf and use that energy for the better buds

Yes to all, some pics were 3 days12/12 and height pics were 5 days. I was contemplating something like you are talking about I probably will do some lollipoping just around bottoms. Haven’t fully decided and may throw some under canopy lights on em. Yeah I was hoping for the minimal stretch, may not be the case. Either way this was what I set out to do with no plans to follow just grow and let the plant do its thing. I can’t wait to see what comes of these two, I’ll do my best. I also have a dosidelirium that I LST and it’s beautiful plant as well but I knew from start what I wanted to do with it and planned it. So here I said I’ll do it a lil different and let the plant tell me on the fly. One thing for certain I will learn from this and become a better grower. Thanks for asking

 

[Mara Cachafa]

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They still seem to be growing at a fast rate and taking to new home pretty well. So far I have really enjoyed growing LemonZ, haven’t had any issues besides my own for letting them crowd each other a little bit in veg. Genetics appear to be solid which can be expected from Dutch Passion. These are my first Dutch Passion photo plants and only grown 1 of their autos which I stunted its growth as I was learning couple years back. Would definitely like to try Banana Blaze auto again and maybe the ultimate or oh my gushers their award winner from 2024. I’m on day 52-5 days at 12/12 lighting schedule. The plants are moving right along just as I had hoped.

I think mine kept stretching for about 4 weeks after I flipped the lights. I flipped on day 38. I had to raise the lights yesterday and again today on day 65. We definitely have the same genetics.

 

[KingRatt]

Yes to all, some pics were 3 days12/12 and height pics were 5 days. I was contemplating something like you are talking about I probably will do some lollipoping just around bottoms. Haven’t fully decided and may throw some under canopy lights on em. Yeah I was hoping for the minimal stretch, may not be the case. Either way this was what I set out to do with no plans to follow just grow and let the plant do its thing. I can’t wait to see what comes of these two, I’ll do my best. I also have a dosidelirium that I LST and it’s beautiful plant as well but I knew from start what I wanted to do with it and planned it. So here I said I’ll do it a lil different and let the plant tell me on the fly. One thing for certain I will learn from this and become a better grower. Thanks for asking

Just make sure whatever you end up doing that it has time to recover if necessary. Lollipopping can be pretty stressful so maybe since it already in flower, break it up into smaller patts so it less overall stress at one time. Or screw it and swing for the fences lol!

 

[HashbrownClown]

Just make sure whatever you end up doing that it has time to recover if necessary. Lollipopping can be pretty stressful so maybe since it already in flower, break it up into smaller patts so it less overall stress at one time. Or screw it and swing for the fences lol!

That is true. I’ll probably be cutting it very close on the finish date. Hopefully I can get the plants done in time, so definitely can’t afford any downtime during flower. Prob do just around bases and throw a couple under canopy lights in maybe in the upcoming week. As long as they don’t go over 9ft I’m good, also have couple halogen vertical lights I could utilize if come down to it. But I believe you are right on the recovery slowing me down. One thing for sure I don’t need that. I’m just glad to be a part of the competition. So much talent and experience. This is starting to get interesting.

I think mine kept stretching for about 4 weeks after I flipped the lights. I flipped on day 38. I had to raise the lights yesterday and again today on day 65. We definitely have the same genetics.

Wow 4 weeks. This is definitely going to get interesting. This is why I love to grow and each grow is different then last. Only regret I wish I could’ve gotten started a lil sooner, and that’s my fault for not having all pro-mix I needed to fill up the 17 gallon in 2 pots.

 

[KingRatt]

That is true. I’ll probably be cutting it very close on the finish date. Hopefully I can get the plants done in time, so definitely can’t afford any downtime during flower. Prob do just around bases and throw a couple under canopy lights in maybe in the upcoming week. As long as they don’t go over 9ft I’m good, also have couple halogen vertical lights I could utilize if come down to it. But I believe you are right on the recovery slowing me down. One thing for sure I don’t need that. I’m just glad to be a part of it, and all the other contestants. So much talent and experience. I

Wow 4 weeks. This is definitely going to get interesting. This is why I love to grow and each grow is different then last. Only regret I wish I could’ve gotten started a lil sooner, and that’s my fault for not having all pro-mix I needed to fill up the 17 gallon in 2 pots.

I wouldnt be worried bout time you should be good and if you can spare any lights for under canopy lighting i highly suggest it!!

 

[HashbrownClown]

Thank you for tip. I already have them set aside. I I’m going to see where this goes and I’m fairly sure I can get them there, lighting won’t be an issue. I got a few laying around. I’d always wonder what could’ve been if I didn’t go for it. Thank you all for tips and knowledge. That’s why I love it here.