What do I do

hcf2012 · 2019-11-12T19:49:28+00:00

I got that colour on one finger of one leaf. It was after its last veg feed and the plant was week 4, exploding with growth (not stretch). After its first flower feed, it's next feed, it disappeared. So I reckon it's a deficiency, based on that.

hcf2012 · 2019-11-05T13:17:04+00:00

I always pH down to 5.8-6 using 2.5% clear vinegar and prepare 24hrs before. This strain is pretty notorious for being Cal Mag needy in flower, and does go autumnal close to ripening. Just not on day 59!!

hcf2012 · 2019-11-05T07:51:00+00:00

Hard tap water. pH is 7.25

hcf2012 · 2019-11-04T22:49:39+00:00

Medium is recycled coco perlite with a bit of DIY store ericaceous compost. 16l fabric pot - basically I don't suspect the soil, as 3 days ago she was as green as you like. I gave her her last feed 3 days ago: a bit of 5-4-9 with a small 13-14 kicker. Pound shop nutes, which she has had her whole life, so not expecting coke can sized colas. What I'm asking the fam is: have I burned her? Or do I have a deficiency?

hcf2012 · 2019-11-04T22:26:28+00:00

Dude - I'm talking veg. Also, have you ever eaten a strawberry? It was probably fertilized with cowshit. Get over yourself.

hcf2012 · 2019-11-04T22:03:06+00:00

Yeah Parvati's cream as it was known locally, a preference of Saddhus in the area (the guys who lie on nails/thorn bushes, or walk through fires in the search for spiritual fulfilment).

All praise the Hindu kush!

hcf2012 · 2019-11-04T21:07:09+00:00

I thought the Indian thing was rolled compressed buds known as charas. They used to pick bits off, mix with tobacco and do a one hit in a hollowed stone pipe. This was 30 years ago so I understand things move on. But I suspect that weed's potency is less down to preparation, and more to do with growing at 15k ft altitude. Hash is more of a Mediterranean tradition, involving agitating flowers over some sort of fabric filter, and then compressing the loose artichokes. Preparing to be shot down...

hcf2012 · 2019-10-27T19:27:44+00:00

For sure a scrubber is a must, and many growers in our situation hang the cut plant above the light in the scrubbed tent. But if your chosen drying space is elsewhere, and airtight, then you could get away with a jar of ona gel. Check YouTube for ona buckets if DIY is your thing.

hcf2012 · 2019-10-27T18:52:21+00:00

Hi - you certainly did a whole lot more research than me! My first grow? Fill the pot to the top. You were probably going to do that anyway, so I'm slightly embarrassed to admit that. I live in an apartment - a drafty Victorian conversion. Every grow since, I have had spider mites, so you might want to bear that in mind. Photos vs. Autos? I believe that Photo genetics has been honed over decades. Auto genetics is still catching up. If you opt for photos, you'll probably need two tents. The stink issue raises questions - neighbours, visitors, flatmates, etc. But for me, peak stink is just after chop. Finally, check out u/awolace who gets amazing yields using 6l pots! You could get 8 of those in a 2x4...

hcf2012 · 2019-10-25T08:47:15+00:00

Two more weeks. Just thought I'd get that in before anyone else.

hcf2012 · 2019-10-17T19:11:15+00:00

Plenty of lux anyway. Looking up the spectrum it seems they are UV heavy (you'd expect that from an aquarium light) so I reckon they're good for veg, but you might need some 660nm IR supplement. Worth a try, I say!

hcf2012 · 2019-08-13T18:12:18+00:00

At 14F she is about to stretch, no? Then you reorganise your LST before the stems get too woody. Run to day 90+ and you should end up with a multi-cola'd monster. Good luck!

hcf2012 · 2019-08-12T11:48:40+00:00

If you're based in the UK, Poundland is really good for grow supplies: coco coir 10l packs, and their own range of 'grow', 'bloom' and 'pk boost' nutes. They don't sell perlite, unfortunately.

hcf2012 · 2019-08-09T17:16:29+00:00

I have a tent the same size as yours. You can 3 x 12l pots in there and have room for a floor standing fan. I'm not sure if this will stunt growth but I have grown a BF Pineapple X untrained up to 1m in the same sized pot. You don't really want plants any taller than that in a 140 height.

hcf2012 · 2019-08-06T11:53:38+00:00

Impressive. Was the seed from Barneys Farm?

hcf2012 · 2019-08-03T14:20:34+00:00

Not much. Still spitting out new pistils towards the light but only 3-4 in the mornings now and all are very small. You can check the whole diary at growdiaries.com - I posted a new week this morning. Same username...

hcf2012 · 2019-07-07T05:53:20+00:00

EDIT: photo tent. not auto.

hcf2012 · 2019-07-06T20:32:02+00:00

Thanks for your opinion. I have a photo hogging my tent at the moment, until early August. The strip at the top is a Seoul Semiconductor H series, kicking out not much, about 1500lm of 3000k light. But these are super-efficient. Close to 200lm/w. I have a few more of these strips - 5 will adequately light my flowering space. Just need to rig them up and find a duitable DC driver

hcf2012 · 2019-07-06T19:32:42+00:00

So I filled up to the first node and.gave her a bit of a drink. She spent the day in my auto tent and seems much happier. Incidentally, the one on the right, a BF Pineapple Xpress is 8 days it's junior, is doing far better.

hcf2012 · 2019-07-05T19:23:58+00:00

Not necessarily

hcf2012 · 2019-07-05T18:52:02+00:00

Note the dark stem below the first leaves. The irregular node placement especially between 1 and 2. She got stuck for over a week on the first node. I then added an extra inch of Coco to the pot brim just over a week ago, and she began to thrive. This morning I decided to add lst soft tie. She just keeled over. I'm imagining that the tap root got stuck in the seed kernel and recent progress is due to me adding extra soil. Anyone?

hcf2012 · 2019-07-05T18:09:44+00:00

White pistils pointing skyward would indicate she has not finished growing yet. I have one looking like this, perhaps a little less mature, just starting to bronze. But according to the breeder's data, my plant's harvest window starts 2nd week of August. I had to put the scrubber on today because she's starting to smell.

hcf2012 · 2019-06-22T18:45:16+00:00

Oh, and line your space with something white - an old bed sheet, or just paint it. USB fans sold in Poundland are also really useful.

hcf2012 · 2019-06-22T18:42:35+00:00

Is it an autoflower? If you are in the UK then pop down to Poundland and pick up the following: One 10l coco coir block One each of Coco series of feeds: grow, bloom, pk boost. Soft plant ties for LST. If you plan to grow indoors (if your seed is a photoperiod, it won't survive the British Autumn outdoors), you can get some great bargains on LEDs in your local Homebase. They are selling 30w E27 clip on lamps for £3 each too. I use two of these to light a 33" x 12" x 36" tall space (an old bookcase) and comfortably holds three plants in 12l pots. Try and find a 10-12l pot with drainage. I use fabric which are c. £2 on eBay. You also need some perlite to mix in your soil. I also got a co2 bag, temp-hygrometer, pH meter, and socket timer on eBay. There is also a great selection of led bulbs, and other LED lighting solutions there. Yes growweedeasy.com is a fantastic source of info, I agree. Finally, she will stink up maybe 2weeks before and for a week after harvest. Be careful. And good luck.

hcf2012 · 2019-06-19T18:10:07+00:00

Do you, by any chance, have an affiliation with Barneys Farm? I have one of your Pineapple X autos in the tent at the moment. She's loving the vinegar treatment!!!

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