New Grower Perpetual Auto Grow By The Trifid..

[Autobot]

it's a pleasure bud, I'm twice the grower I was since joining this site. You've had the most valued input and I thank you for that. Can't wait to see what you think in all honesty when you start tinkering with this Aptus gear. From what I've seen it do upto now, I'm convinced it has made a significant difference to what I'm doing and I'm sold. I'm sure the end result and smoke test will be the proof though.

Keep it coming my friend :smokebuds:

 

[Trifid]

Thanks everyone. Update soon :booya:

 

[Stunted]

Awe inspiring grow you have got going there Trifid, them plants look great and you certainly have all your shit together!
And I love that shelf you added, maybe I will steal your great shelf idea

Good luck for the rest of your grow

:smokebuds:

 

[grindin]

looking great Trifid!

 

[MrN]

WOW...that's diff. the most pics i've seen in one post...very impressive grow Trifid!!

 

[Trifid]

Week 6 (Day 47-54)

Younger plants/seedlings were provided with intermediate feedings of 0.2/0.1% fish emulsion, 0.4/0.1% Rhizotonic with added ammonium and potassium nitrates 0.1% while vegetative development of these plants continued as normal. Standards for foliar application were prepared to 10% dilution from the stock solution and applied periodically. The initial layer/teir reached full bloom around day 50 as indicated by the formation of secondary floral clusters and further swelling and calyx enlargement of the terminal buds. An advancement in resin secretion and trichome activity was observed at day 53 - with no less than 10% of the glandular trichomes opaque or 'cloudy' in appearance. Terminal buds were foilar fed 0.5% algae/seaweed extract at lights out with added zinc (50mg), cal-vit D (150mg) and uric/humic acid extracts.

Carb-loading of the existing soil cultures continued using 0.5% glucose solution with added yeast extracts and unsulphured molasses between frequent waterings (every 18-24 hrs) with additional measures of powdered kelp with powdered Penicillin glaucum and Penicillium Roqueforti inoculates (phosphate solubilizing bacteria or PSB's) added to the mulch layer of the growing medium.. Several soil bacteria, notably species of Bacillus, Penicillium and Aspergillus (PSB's) assist in the synthesis and secretion of organic acids that serve to lower the pH in their vicinity leading to the dissolution of bound phosphates in soil. In the natural setting, following the onset of the fall and during the final weeks of bloom, PSB's proliferate and become the dominate species throughout the micro-flora leading to an increased phosphate availability. The proliferation of PSB in natural soils at this time in the growing season plays a key role in circadian-mediated maturation and ripening processes - introduction of PSB colonies into the growing medium here is an attempt to mimic these natural soil activities. The Purple Mazar remains in the vegetative state refusing to initiate auto-flowering - a switch from an 18/12 to 12/12 photoperiod for 2 - 4 consecutive days was advised to encourage the onset of a bloom phase

 

[Noods]

Hey Trifid, I don't know how or why I've missed this. Sorry for that! You have some great stuff going on and I will most likely be checking in here for references on a regular basis. I'm in for the ride!
+rep for your attention to detail, determination and kick ass documentation!

 

[surffreak23]

Loving the short stockiness of your plants! Nice little bushes! + rep to ya for a good grow journal!

 

[Trifid]

Thankyou to everyone for you encouragement, i really enjoying sharing this experience with you :thumbs: I only started this home project for kicks and some personal, but this is really beginning to produce some fine looking product now Updates are on their way..

 

[Trifid]

Week 7 (Day 54-61)

Mossy's Gem (day 25) was transplanted into a larger container (4Lt) and inoculated with Mycorrihizal fungi. The younger BlueMystic (Day 19) and PurpleMazar (day 17) were provided regular intermediate feedings of 0.2% fish emulsion, 0.4% Rhizotonic and soil cultures inoculated with active yeast extracts. The initial layer underwent thinning and late LST training (day 60) to reveal hidden bud sites and increase light exposure and air-flow to the lower canopy. These plants continued to flower in full bloom to give additional 'foxtail' sativa-like clusters from the apical cola. Existing flora produced a notable color change upon maturity - dark green-golden hues from the blueberry pineapple phenos and dark-green/bluish hues upon the calyx of the BHK. Both the Blueberry and BHK give a citrus indica-haze fragrance similar to the GrapeKrush variety. Branching is profuse in these plants especially when the apex is stressed, with thicker and more vigorous leaf structures that tend to 'buckle' or 'crinkle' during the final stages of development - this is a well known recessive trait of the Blue family and common among pheno-types. The larger calyxes on the BHK are bulkier, more "rounded" showing the distinctive fox-tailing feature late in her flowering cycle.

Pineapple express has a strong odor, both sweet and musky. Further development of trichome productivity continued into wk7 as the initail layer progress toward maturity - this provides a strong pungent smell from the cabinet upon opening it. Terminal buds are foliar fed mild doses of 0.2% algae/seaweed extract/tonic at lights out with added zinc (25mg), cal-vit D (150mg) and uric/humic acid concentrates. Carb-loading of existing soil cultures ceased while additional measures of kelp/seaweed powder were provided as mulch between frequent waterings (every 14-24 hrs). Vertical vegetative development of the female PurpleMazar slowed with no further indication of auto flowering.