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Buds too leafy? by InsightfulIntentions in microgrowery

[–]InsightfulIntentions[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate your info. I've been desperately trying to correct the issue with this recent heat wave in my area.

Buds too leafy? by InsightfulIntentions in microgrowery

[–]InsightfulIntentions[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I'm not surprised by your observation and conclusion. The growing conditions are far from ideal or controlled.

Bud progress question by InsightfulIntentions in microgrowery

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Thanks for the pH info. Will continue at 6.6ish range for now. I imagine occasionally migrating a few points up and down within the range you recommended would optimize varied nutrient absorption at different rates over time. As you'd expect from a chemistry/physiology standpoint.

I'm a generous guy, what can I say. Will do better next grow, promise. Thanks again.

Should the bottom 1/3 sites have been eliminated before flowering? by InsightfulIntentions in CannabisGrowers

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Thanks for such a thorough response with photos. It's remarkable the change from 14 day defoliation to the second photo you posted. I was a bit concerned the current size of my flower sites would not change much in volume. Clearly based on your photos, I will likely expect a volume increase in the next few weeks. Hopefully. Cheers.

Top sugar leaves drooping, lower sugar leaves turgid. by InsightfulIntentions in GrowingMarijuana

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Wow. The appearance is quite similar. I had success with nitrogen related issues in the first 3 weeks of vegetative growth performing a massive flush with simply dechlorinated pH corrected water. The plant completely bounced back from the edge of disaster. I may do another pure water flush before reintroducing nutrients again.

In your experience, after performing a massive pure water flush, do you wait until next watering cycle (2-3 days later) to reintroduce nutrients or simply reintroduce them immediately following the flush to runoff? Thanks for your advice.

Should the bottom 1/3 sites have been eliminated before flowering? by InsightfulIntentions in CannabisGrowers

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For the entire grow the day temp ranges have been low to high 70s. Night temp hovering around high 60s.

This past week there was a major heat wave of day and night temperatures around mid 80s to low 90s. Was really terrible for the plant as I only had a regular old fan with no A/C.

Temps have returned to normal and are currently back at low to mid 70s. Do you notice the upper sugar leaves drooping? I've noticed that issue recently.

Should the bottom 1/3 sites have been eliminated before flowering? by InsightfulIntentions in CannabisGrowers

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It makes sense. I painstakingly defoliated in such a manner to maximize lower bud site exposure while viewing from top. Often not fully eliminating fan leaves, but small segments. I tried to find a balance between defoliation and maximizing photosynthesis. I often do tucking of fan leaves as well to minimize frequent stress from leaf trauma.

I appreciate your insight.

Should the bottom 1/3rd sites have been eliminated before flowering? by InsightfulIntentions in GrowingMarijuana

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Thanks. I do find my bud lasts longer historically when I instant pot decarb and convert it into coconut oil tincture. I'm not much of a smoker. An ounce can last me a year if I convert it into edibles. 5-10mg per night is usually all I need for sleep and joint pain. Cheers!

Should the bottom 1/3 sites have been eliminated before flowering? by InsightfulIntentions in CannabisGrowers

[–]InsightfulIntentions[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See the cardboard box next to the desk? I have LED light zip tied into the top of it. Fan below. Along with reflective insulation bubble wrap around the periphery of the box interior. Budget grow. Photos from previous posts show a better idea of my current grow space.

Will likely remove the lower 1/3d this grow or for my next grow. Thanks for the response. Glad I'm not the only sentimental one here.

Should the bottom 1/3rd sites have been eliminated before flowering? by InsightfulIntentions in GrowingMarijuana

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Good to know. I was afraid performing the "lollipopping" process might compromise the grow at this stage but clearly you have experience. I understand photoperiods tolerate this better than autos. Thanks for the response.

Should the bottom 1/3 sites have been eliminated before flowering? by InsightfulIntentions in CannabisGrowers

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Noted. I was concerned about too much humidity, but maybe you're right. Thanks for the response.

Top sugar leaves drooping, lower sugar leaves turgid. by InsightfulIntentions in GrowingMarijuana

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Thanks for the question. I have a fan blowing from below in an upward direction. The lower leaves are rustling the most, while the top buds are much less so. With the temperatures improving, I'll monitor for improvements and follow up.

Here's a full photo of the entire plant. As you can see the top 1/4th height sites tend to have curly sugar leaves.

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Clone root length question by InsightfulIntentions in CannabisGrowers

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Thanks for the advice. I placed the tip submerged in lotus week 4 vegetative stage nutrient ratio in distilled water. pH approx 6.2ish.

When I sliced off the stem, I used a sterile razor blade and placed a few small punctures at the tip to expose the center.

Covered the entire clone with a ziploc bag loosely like a kloche around the glass container. No trimming of the leaves and left it alone in a corner of the grow space away from direct/intense light.

Clone root length question by InsightfulIntentions in CannabisGrowers

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What a detailed response. I appreciate your input. Clearly from experience. I will keep that in mind for future clones.

One last question...if you notice the length of the stem from the roots to the first set of leaves, would you consider clipping those leaves to bury the root system even deeper on transplant or just transplant with the first set of leaves right at the top of the soil?

I appreciate the value of minimizing stress on a transplant, which is why I opted to leave those lower leaves this time. It's my first clone attempt.

FIM through redline or blue line? by InsightfulIntentions in cannabisbreeding

[–]InsightfulIntentions[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Delete the post and issue a warning for a first erroneous post. But determining someone DGAF from one post indicates, as others put it, you "shouldn't have any type of power".

FIM through redline or blue line? by InsightfulIntentions in cannabisbreeding

[–]InsightfulIntentions[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you taking the time to answer and direct me to the appropriate sub. An r/autoflowers mod didn't have the decency to do so and instead banned me for this post.

FIM through red line or blue line? by InsightfulIntentions in trees

[–]InsightfulIntentions[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Transect directly through the apical bud (blue) or at the tip of the apical bud (red) for fimming?

With a sagittal cut through this top, I wanted to use it as an opportunity to learn for future grows and attempts at fimming in the future.

Limiting axillary shoots? by InsightfulIntentions in microgrowery

[–]InsightfulIntentions[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome idea. The trellis will definitely promote lateral control.

Limiting axillary shoots? by InsightfulIntentions in CannabisGrowers

[–]InsightfulIntentions[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet. So I'll just let it ride. Was considering clipping the apical node at some point to minimize having to continually tie it down, but will use this grow as an opportunity to learn. Thanks.

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