Week 9 - F3: Day 63.
Ok then, back at home and the plants are looking a little grim. Not the end of the world, but it brings their termination up a week or so. I'm going to cull at Week 11 or there about, when I get the chance. That will put them around the 80 day mark. I believe the little purple one will go sooner, as they are milky on her already. I always thought she would be first.
Things are not all bad, the buds are still getting bigger, top heavy in some directions. I raised the light a bit, as was about 6-9" inches from their tops, which is too close, and they seem happier for it. That may have something to do with their issues, as a lot of the symptoms fit. I'm also thinking that my flowering nutes may be at fault, so going to swap that out with a new one. Over watering as well, so I'm really going to have to go back to growing basics, and start following my own rules again instead of being lazy.
With the end only two weeks out, I have been thinking about what my next steps are (if any) in the Way of the Dragon. :dragon3:
Well I think the Old Dragons are well and truly saved now, which was the original intention. But I do think they still have plenty to give, so I intend to keep on this path until around the F5 range anyway. After that I want to bring in some fresh blood, and have been seeking out the perfect (available male) partner. I've seen plants like the ALF#5 and such around, and think that may be the way to go for me. Something out of the Dragon past, rather than something new. That's me all over.
For the F3 to F4 revising, I intend to change my methods a little. Instead of growing out a few larger plants, I am going to do about 10+ in solo cups. I've been doing quite a bit of research online, regarding the possibilities, and it makes sense for my set up. I can add and remove plants easily, and use my separate little veg chamber for any males I want to keep, without pollinating the girls until I want it to happen. Feeding and root size will be an issue though, but we will see. I can only try anyway.
That won't be happening for 12+ weeks, as my GSC needs to flower, which takes us to the start of December. I will continue with this thread, as it is still part of the same journey. So no going anywhere
Some pics now, as I'm supposed to be working rather than getting baked and writing an hour long thread update.
Group shot, looking quite poor in the leaf department.
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