Just some side notes for the journal to kind of remind myself of things to look for and do or not do with the seeds I dropped yesterday. If I tagged you, it’s to thank you, so you don’t have to read this whole entry…
I can’t count out that something will go wrong with the 2 I have flowering now, but so far, all issues have been fairly quickly managed. I think with the high concentration of nitrogen already in the somewhat fresh FFOF, the 2% nitrogen in the calmag is what hurt Jillian. I’m also starting to think it wasn’t necessarily nute burn from the accidental flower nutes, but a nitrogen overload. I guess that’s still nute burn, but you catch my drift. The depleted nutrients in Jordans soil has been kind of a saving grace as far as any overfeeding. I got close doing that genius move of using runoff water.
Jillian’s controlled environment inside for her first 5 weeks made her look like she’s on steroids compared to her older sister who has been outside the majority of her life. They get a flush this weekend to get them ready for heavy feeding. Jordan, the older, is at day 10 of flower, and Jillian will be at day 1 tomorrow. I like using the fabric pot, but they drain and dry the up the soil rapidly outside, in the heat. But there is no telling how many nutrients it filters thru runoff and leaves the soil and roots to absorb.
I’ve got 2 PoisonBerry auto seeds that have been soaking for 24 hours as of now. One was a underdeveloped looking, pale green and Jillian (my big girl) was the same way. The other was tiny and sank within hours. Unless the numbers are bogus, it’s got a high THC (up to 24%) with a pretty heavy CBD load (up to 7%).
I purchased this strain specific for my wife, who isn’t as avid of a smoker as me, so quality is #1. Should they tap and germ and make it to flower, I will have just enough time before the light gets too short. I know with autos that isn’t a huge deal, but more light=more photosynthesis=more plant development. I will, 100%, be attempting LST on one of these girls.
But as for Jordan and Jillian, I’ve learned some things, so far. I need to get 1% calmag while using FFOF, a better light (or two), as well as other various components for when I decide to get the closet setup, and never, NEVER, reuse runoff water (loaded with nutes) when feeding. Also, watch very closely for caterpillars and insects.
I’m approximately 1/3 of the way through the whole process with these 2.
Thanks @Underthestairs @Audiofreak @AfgVet @oldmarine @anon86641082 @Hellraiser @TRF @Calizona @Lacewing and anybody that I didn’t tag that reads this and has helped. I appreciate your input and advice so much.
