# Grow Cycle **URL:** https://ilgmforum.com/c/grow-cycle/10.md [Latest](https://ilgmforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://ilgmforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://ilgmforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Grow Cycle category](https://ilgmforum.com/t/about-the-grow-cycle-category/19)
**Author:** [@system](https://ilgmforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 8:19pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/about-the-grow-cycle-category/19 "2015-03-13T20:19:16Z")
Discuss every stage of the cannabis grow cycle — from germination and seedling care to vegetative growth, flowering, and harvest. Ask questions, share progress, and learn how to improve plant health, bud development, tim… --- ## [Ready to cut? Or leave her a bit longer?](https://ilgmforum.com/t/ready-to-cut-or-leave-her-a-bit-longer/122761)
**Author:** [@Africanplainstrain](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Africanplainstrain)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 8:37pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/ready-to-cut-or-leave-her-a-bit-longer/122761 "2026-10-16T20:37:48Z")
The buds feel firm not airy . I dont want to be too early but. --- ## [Humboldt Blueberry Muffins Clone Day 45 of Flower - to chop or not to chop that is the question?](https://ilgmforum.com/t/humboldt-blueberry-muffins-clone-day-45-of-flower-to-chop-or-not-to-chop-that-is-the-question/122841)
**Author:** [@ready2rip](https://ilgmforum.com/u/ready2rip)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/humboldt-blueberry-muffins-clone-day-45-of-flower-to-chop-or-not-to-chop-that-is-the-question/122841 "2026-10-16T15:22:36Z")
My friend brought me a clone, grew outdoors in coco coir and perlite 7 gallon bag. Started with medium rate grow dots, 14 tbsp because 2 tbps per gallon per medium. Will do 3 tbsp per gallon next time. Had to supplement … --- ## [Cherry Pie Autoflowers week 5 day 6](https://ilgmforum.com/t/cherry-pie-autoflowers-week-5-day-6/122762)
**Author:** [@billygreenbud](https://ilgmforum.com/u/billygreenbud)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/cherry-pie-autoflowers-week-5-day-6/122762 "2026-10-16T14:51:34Z")
--- ## [Ballers Game update before flower](https://ilgmforum.com/t/ballers-game-update-before-flower/122842)
**Author:** [@Kozmic\_kush](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Kozmic_kush)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 10:44am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/ballers-game-update-before-flower/122842 "2026-10-16T10:44:47Z")
Final day of veg for this ILGM Ballers Game. Shes top dressed with Gaia Green Organics All Purpose 4-4-4 Power Bloom 2-8-4 Wollastonite and Worm Castings. Recovered from the little defoliating I did a couple days ago. S… --- ## [Ballers Game from ILGM update](https://ilgmforum.com/t/ballers-game-from-ilgm-update/122809)
**Author:** [@Kozmic\_kush](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Kozmic_kush)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/ballers-game-from-ilgm-update/122809 "2026-10-16T11:30:54Z")
This Ballers Game continues to veg and stretch out to fill the trellis net. Its been 79 days from the day she sprouted. She wont be due for a top dressing until nearing the end of October so thats when she’ll get top dr… --- ## [Vegetative state - Sausages way](https://ilgmforum.com/t/vegetative-state-sausages-way/122771)
**Author:** [@SausageMahoney](https://ilgmforum.com/u/SausageMahoney)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 1:00am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/vegetative-state-sausages-way/122771 "2026-10-16T01:00:31Z")
Moving into veg state. Will start to increase watering and strength of notes. Running 12/12. Will go into tent soon. --- ## [Autos Adventurous Grows](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autos-adventurous-grows/118012)
**Author:** [@Auto-photo98](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Auto-photo98)\ **Replies:** 2070\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 12:48am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autos-adventurous-grows/118012 "2026-10-16T00:48:37Z")
Okay guys here it is, I know didn’t take long before the next one was started but here we go :seedling::dashing\_away: Started off today with taking everything out of the tent. Started the cleaning and sanitizing process… --- ## [Just sharing a Lil somthin , somthin](https://ilgmforum.com/t/just-sharing-a-lil-somthin-somthin/7362)
**Author:** [@peachfuzz](https://ilgmforum.com/u/peachfuzz)\ **Replies:** 615\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/just-sharing-a-lil-somthin-somthin/7362 "2026-10-15T21:31:05Z")
I just didn’t want you guys to think that I was talking out of my backside whenever I’m giving you guys advice I only speak from experience :v::sunglasses: --- ## [Indoor Hydro Ebb N Flow](https://ilgmforum.com/t/indoor-hydro-ebb-n-flow/98472)
**Author:** [@Mntmannw](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Mntmannw)\ **Replies:** 2914\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/indoor-hydro-ebb-n-flow/98472 "2026-10-15T12:17:47Z")
Ok, I’m starting my build of scrug tables. Made from 3/4” pvc, two tables. Each is 4x4’ one is 24” off the ground and the one above it is 18” above that. It’s a 10x10 tent, will have 3 tables in it all 4x4. Will be runni… --- ## [Learn As We Grow](https://ilgmforum.com/t/learn-as-we-grow/67836)
**Author:** [@Flitme](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Flitme)\ **Replies:** 3838\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/learn-as-we-grow/67836 "2026-10-15T11:30:32Z")
My plants emerged around the 10 of February. I still cannot see any evidence of their sex. It has been 14 weeks now. Help. --- ## [New grow 3rd go bro let’s go](https://ilgmforum.com/t/new-grow-3rd-go-bro-let-s-go/120381)
**Author:** [@thisis40](https://ilgmforum.com/u/thisis40)\ **Replies:** 2045\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 9:12am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/new-grow-3rd-go-bro-let-s-go/120381 "2026-10-15T09:12:56Z")
Good morning on the 15th September to one and all ya’ll I got a bug free tent And I’ve popped 3 seeds in to germinate And I’ve been up early got my youngest 8 off to school and so shall it begin I’m super… --- ## [Growdocs first journal, yall asked for it…](https://ilgmforum.com/t/growdocs-first-journal-yall-asked-for-it/113422)
**Author:** [@Growdoc](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Growdoc)\ **Replies:** 6955\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 2:12am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/growdocs-first-journal-yall-asked-for-it/113422 "2026-10-15T02:12:57Z")
I’ve had several of you to ask me to do a journal, so here we are! I’m actually finishing up current indoor grow of Northern Lights and Blackberry Moonrocks. I’ve also started spraying two girls with colloidal silver two… --- ## [Follow up 5th week since flipping](https://ilgmforum.com/t/follow-up-5th-week-since-flipping/122666)
**Author:** [@Edwards](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Edwards)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 2:08am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/follow-up-5th-week-since-flipping/122666 "2026-10-15T02:08:09Z")
Just wanted to see what you all think turned light intensity to 50 % think i was light stressing --- ## [Finally back after almost a year](https://ilgmforum.com/t/finally-back-after-almost-a-year/122435)
**Author:** [@Mmanson1981](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Mmanson1981)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 12:10am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/finally-back-after-almost-a-year/122435 "2026-10-15T00:10:10Z")
Hey guys im finally back with my 1st grow in a year. We are doing 2 of docs creations snow blind and snowy runtz and then an ac/dc cbd and a tropical marker from big dog genitics. Going in coco with mega crop 1 part @Gr… --- ## [Lornakinsh new grow journal](https://ilgmforum.com/t/lornakinsh-new-grow-journal/122118)
**Author:** [@Lornakinsh](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Lornakinsh)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/lornakinsh-new-grow-journal/122118 "2026-10-14T17:25:05Z")
Yay!! I has gots 4 new little baby girls. :heart\_eyes: So this is the beginning of my journal. They are all GDP. I germinated 4 and they all grew roots and now they have all popped up. I hope they all make it. I did … --- ## [Looks like pistils on seedling](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looks-like-pistils-on-seedling/29386)
**Author:** [@Oldguy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Oldguy)\ **Replies:** 8186\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looks-like-pistils-on-seedling/29386 "2026-10-14T16:53:31Z")
Hi all. Just wondering if anyone has seen this before. Were started 10 days ago. They are still in domes and the rest seem to be progressing well. Just this lil one seems to be different. It was the last seed to pop a… --- ## [The\_Cannabowlist’s Flowering Tent!](https://ilgmforum.com/t/the-cannabowlist-s-flowering-tent/86595)
**Author:** [@The\_Cannabowlist](https://ilgmforum.com/u/The_Cannabowlist)\ **Replies:** 631\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/the-cannabowlist-s-flowering-tent/86595 "2026-10-11T17:32:35Z")
Got 18/19 seeds to germinate and sprout! Slumper: Bay Area Cannabis Seeds University of Washington Purple X Planet of the Grapes 55: Line Works Genetics Pacific Butter: Pacifc Coast Rootzzz A-1… --- ## [Harvest week check-in: what are you chopping, drying or curing right now?](https://ilgmforum.com/t/harvest-week-check-in-what-are-you-chopping-drying-or-curing-right-now/122807)
**Author:** [@joe6](https://ilgmforum.com/u/joe6)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 12:15pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/harvest-week-check-in-what-are-you-chopping-drying-or-curing-right-now/122807 "2026-10-08T12:15:26Z")
Be nice to hear some harvest-season notes for anyone in the final stretch! Anyone still waiting? Just chopped? Drying or curing? If so drop your strain, setup, tips and photos if you got them to help out. And feel free t… --- ## [Question for the hive](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-for-the-hive/122799)
**Author:** [@DankyMcSkunkbud](https://ilgmforum.com/u/DankyMcSkunkbud)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 11:15pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-for-the-hive/122799 "2026-10-07T23:15:08Z")
A friend sent me these pics of his plant. I’ve never seen leaves curl around a bud like this until after they are harvested. Any ideas? Anyone seen this before? --- ## [Candy Games from ILGM indoor grow](https://ilgmforum.com/t/candy-games-from-ilgm-indoor-grow/122776)
**Author:** [@Kozmic\_kush](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Kozmic_kush)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 3:02pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/candy-games-from-ilgm-indoor-grow/122776 "2026-10-07T15:02:12Z")
This was my first attempt at the scrog technique using 1 Candy Games plant in a 10 gallon pot. She basically filled the 4x4 tent on her own. She turned out beautiful --- ## [Is this looking around normal size](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-this-looking-around-normal-size/122798)
**Author:** [@goldiemouth270](https://ilgmforum.com/u/goldiemouth270)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 12:47am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-this-looking-around-normal-size/122798 "2026-10-07T00:47:15Z")
I been gone for a few years and decided to grow again, have only grown autos in the past so this is my 1st photo. Does this look normal size for 11 days old? --- ## [Has anyone grown any of the ILGM Bubba kush Autoflowers?](https://ilgmforum.com/t/has-anyone-grown-any-of-the-ilgm-bubba-kush-autoflowers/122800)
**Author:** [@billygreenbud](https://ilgmforum.com/u/billygreenbud)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 11:14pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/has-anyone-grown-any-of-the-ilgm-bubba-kush-autoflowers/122800 "2026-10-06T23:14:29Z")
I’m considering buying some of these seeds. I was hoping to get some opinions from anyone who has grown some of these out … thank you --- ## [Trying to wake but getting cool](https://ilgmforum.com/t/trying-to-wake-but-getting-cool/122781)
**Author:** [@HunterDerr3](https://ilgmforum.com/u/HunterDerr3)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/trying-to-wake-but-getting-cool/122781 "2026-10-06T17:26:19Z")
Help is it ready starting to get little cool at night \* \*\* --- ## [How long will I be in trim jail on this one?](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-will-i-be-in-trim-jail-on-this-one/122662)
**Author:** [@JROCK](https://ilgmforum.com/u/JROCK)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-will-i-be-in-trim-jail-on-this-one/122662 "2026-10-05T21:52:36Z")
11ft. Top of her big cola measured at almost 36 inches from the tip down. Once she fills out a little more I’ll post a better picture. I hate ladders. --- ## [Seed failure to germinate](https://ilgmforum.com/t/seed-failure-to-germinate/48252)
**Author:** [@Takawami](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Takawami)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/seed-failure-to-germinate/48252 "2026-10-05T16:12:24Z")
I purchased 5 mowi wowi seeds 3 weeks ago 2 have not germinated after a week using the paper towel method 1 other germinated and I planted in jiffy seed starting soil it has not sprouted in over a week Please help wit… --- ## [Do any of you long time growers germinate in soil](https://ilgmforum.com/t/do-any-of-you-long-time-growers-germinate-in-soil/121169)
**Author:** [@Eternal1](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Eternal1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/do-any-of-you-long-time-growers-germinate-in-soil/121169 "2026-10-05T12:33:29Z")
If so what soil do you use, how deep do you plant. How much do you wet the soil beforehand and water after planting. How much temp and light before popping through the soil and how much after. I have two AC Infinity humi… --- ## [More pictures of same one I give it couple of weeks but it’s top heavy](https://ilgmforum.com/t/more-pictures-of-same-one-i-give-it-couple-of-weeks-but-it-s-top-heavy/122784)
**Author:** [@HunterDerr3](https://ilgmforum.com/u/HunterDerr3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 10:10pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/more-pictures-of-same-one-i-give-it-couple-of-weeks-but-it-s-top-heavy/122784 "2026-10-03T22:10:17Z")
Same plant \[grid\] \[/grid\] --- ## [Budrot or purple buds?](https://ilgmforum.com/t/budrot-or-purple-buds/122780)
**Author:** [@alex37](https://ilgmforum.com/u/alex37)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/budrot-or-purple-buds/122780 "2026-10-03T17:33:10Z")
What y’all think. No cob webby shit nothing brown. It’s either frisian dew or mokum tulip --- ## [Seedling care until veg, Sausage's way](https://ilgmforum.com/t/seedling-care-until-veg-sausages-way/122709)
**Author:** [@SausageMahoney](https://ilgmforum.com/u/SausageMahoney)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 9:47pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/seedling-care-until-veg-sausages-way/122709 "2026-10-02T21:47:10Z")
Continuing the discussion from Starting Seeds From Scratch, Sausages way: Got them all above ground. Will water with tap water first few days. About 10 ml per plant watered in a ring around leaf edges to promote root… [Next page](https://ilgmforum.com/c/grow-cycle/10.md?page=1)