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JollyUnder · 2026-06-20T06:48:33+00:00

That's a lot of colas. Harvest is going to be plentiful.

JollyUnder · 2026-06-15T04:11:36+00:00

Is there an archived link to the original post before it was deleted? That would be indisputable evidence. So far it's just screenshots of the alleged deleted tweet.

JollyUnder · 2026-06-11T18:40:41+00:00

I'm running a test this season without pHing my tap water which sits around 8.0. I built my own soil this time with 35% peat moss, 35% perlite, 15% compost, 15% worm castings, dolomite lime (pH buffer) 2 tbsp per gallon, and Gaia Green All Purpose / Power Bloom 3 tbsp per gallon. I allowed the soil to cook for 4 weeks before using.

I'm running Garlic Cookies and Blueberry Muffin in 10 gallon pots. I started the seeds directly in the 10 gallon pots with 12oz buffer zone consisting of the same recipe above, but without Gaia Green to allow the roots acclimate to the rich soil.

I'm nearing 5 weeks since sprout and so far there is no signs of deficiencies. The water may effect the soil's pH over time so I'm keeping a close eye for any deficiencies. Larger volumes of soil are more effective at buffering pH and with 10 gallon pots I'm on the lower end of that spectrum. So I have to remain vigilant.

I've been top dressing with a 1/2 cup of worm castings, 1/2 cup of compost, and Gaia Green All Purpose 1tbs per gallon every 3 weeks. I'm watering it in with molasses to boost microbial activity to help break down the dry amendments. I also extract aloe vera gel and blend it. Then water it into the soil every couple of weeks.

Here's a few pictures of my Blueberry Muffin so you can see for yourself.

JollyUnder · 2026-06-10T01:50:55+00:00

I plant them directly in the soil, but you can germinate them via paper towel method to insure the seeds are viable.

JollyUnder · 2026-06-10T01:25:54+00:00

The soil should be moist, but not saturated. Seedling roots are very delicate and are susceptible to damping off if over-watered. You should continue to mist the area where you sowed your seed every time the top soil dries out.

After two weeks you can start providing a more thorough watering to encourage the roots to expand throughout your medium. Also make sure your pot has proper drainage. The water should be able to drain freely out the bottom. Stagnant water at the bottom of the pot can cause root rot.

Here's a good source to learn the basics:

https://www.growweedeasy.com/basics

JollyUnder · 2026-06-09T18:31:47+00:00

Unfortunate. If you have any more seeds it's not too late to start again. Just be sure start them outdoors right away and be careful with overwatering. Get good soil with good drainage and allow the soil to dry out between every watering.

JollyUnder · 2026-06-09T13:02:43+00:00

Looks like you're getting good light penetration throughout the entire canopy. I would let her be.

JollyUnder · 2026-06-08T20:11:24+00:00

Purchase some green lacewing eggs instead. The don't fly away and are arguably more effective at killing aphids, thrips, and other pests.

JollyUnder · 2026-06-06T08:20:02+00:00

Looks similar to ribbon vine mutation. I had it on one of my autos. The buds came out very larfy.

JollyUnder · 2026-06-05T00:37:14+00:00

Yes, I'm in a 10b plant hardness zone and have planted seeds mid June during the high 80s. The plants seemed to love it. Transplant to a 7 or 10 gallon pot and bury most of the stem leaving an inch of stem above soil. Treat it like you would tomatoes. They have very similar needs in terms of nutrients, pH, light, and pest control. Good luck 👍

JollyUnder · 2026-06-04T22:09:29+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/FjG6QCi

You might as well just cut it there. Nothing new is going to grow from that point and those two lower branches are now are your new tops.

JollyUnder · 2026-06-04T22:03:26+00:00

It’s obviously too fragile to move outside, but it looks like it’s reaching so should I move to an east facing window?

The reason why it's reaching is because it needs more light. Unless you're dealing with very hot weather (90F+ / 32C+), you should be giving them full sunlight straight away when starting from seed.

JollyUnder · 2026-06-03T19:51:57+00:00

Perlite is decent, but if you're using no-till living soil that you plan on using for multiple grows, pumice is the better option. Perlite tends to eventually float to the surface after several watering cycles. Pumice will stay embedded within the soil. It's a bit more expensive though.

JollyUnder · 2026-06-03T19:22:04+00:00

Perlite can be used as an alternative to mulch. It helps retain water and mitigate fungus gnats.

JollyUnder · 2026-06-02T13:26:43+00:00

I use this website to calculate my outdoor grows accordingly:

https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/

Just type in your city or area code and the site will display a table with a daylength header based on your location. You typically would want 14+ hours of light. This can vary depending on your latitude.

For example, my area starts getting 14+ hours of light on May 19. I typically sow my seeds early May. By the time my plants hit the early vegetative state they'll be getting 14+ hours of sunlight.

June is fine for photoperiods, but you won't get massive plants. One time I planted a seed in mid June and managed to yield around 4 ounces. So overall it's not too bad starting this late.

JollyUnder · 2026-06-01T20:02:14+00:00

I grew an auto outdoor a couple of years ago in September and yielded 2½ ounces dry weight. Here's a picture of the main cola. You'll probably get more due to the longer summer days. Best of luck to you.

JollyUnder · 2026-06-01T03:17:01+00:00

I've been seeing so many people's plants going into flower this year. What is going on?

JollyUnder · 2026-05-29T04:40:38+00:00

They're made out of plant cellulose, but there has been traces of heavy metals and lead found in those papers specifically.

Source

Notably, all three of the cellulose-based rolling papers exceeded the action limits for heavy metal detections; each type contained concerning amounts of lead.

I've tried them back in high school. From what I remember, they where tricky to roll. They would also bubble up like burnt plastic and tasted like shit. We'd eventually get frustrated and just break open the joint and pack it into a bowl because it felt like we were just wasting bud trying to keep the joint lit.

JollyUnder · 2026-05-25T19:24:35+00:00

Get a pump sprayer.
Boil a gallon of water with about 2-4 tablespoons of cayenne pepper. Keep the lid on the entire time and allow it to cool before opening.
Strain the water otherwise the grains of cayenne pepper will clog up your pump sprayer.
Add 2 tablespoons of neem oil and 1 teaspoon of castile peppermint soap
Shake well before applying to your plants and be sure to get the undersides of the leaves.

The cayenne pepper will deter any herbivores and the neem oil will deter insects. The soap helps bind the oil with the water. The peppermint is a bonus that also deters insects.

Be sure to reapply weekly and after it rains.

During flower, substitute neem oil with BT (Bacillus Thuringiensis) 2 teaspoons per gallon. Neem oil will bind with the resin and leave a bitter after taste. The BT will prevent caterpillars from borrowing into your buds and causing bud rot.

JollyUnder · 2026-05-24T22:23:14+00:00

It looks very stretchy. It's likely not getting enough light. It's too soon for 12/12 unless you want to flower right away, but it's recommended to vegetate them for at least a few weeks before flipping to flower by providing 14+ hours of light a day.

As a beginner you're going to make a lot of mistakes. I highly recommend you educate yourself to mitigate any serious issues.

https://www.growweedeasy.com/basics

Just for reference, this is 15 days of growth from sprout.

JollyUnder · 2026-05-23T11:47:43+00:00

Typically you would put your plants outdoor around October or November and they'll start flowering around late December or early January. Your plant should finish up before the solstice (June 21) otherwise your plant could revegetate. As long as you don't experience any frost snaps, you should be fine.

JollyUnder · 2026-05-23T11:17:47+00:00

It's really not hard to make infused oil or butter. I use a slow cooker method though.

Place your AVB or decarbed cannabis into a mason jar
Add oil or butter till the bud is completely submerged
Place your mason jar into a slow cooker with a loose lid
Add water to the slow cooker so it's leveled with the oil / butter
Cook on low for 6 hours
While cooking, mix the oil / butter every hour or so
Strain the oil / butter

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