I started these in bud cycle (12/12)—16+ days ago and I have yet 2C A white hair on her or balls for that matter . Now, the other one shot balls & got yanked but these are still out 2 lunch I guess!!! I’ve never seen a plant go so long. There’s even a auto in with them so I turned the light down to as far as 9 hour of 600W HPS light you know because it won’t hurt it. Also any advice on why it looks so deformed in the one section but not all over the plant?
How old is the plant? It may simply be that the plant hasn’t yet matured sexually and is incapable of flowering. Most plants will be ready at btw 4 and 7 weeks, but we have seen them take as long as 12 weeks.
Your plants will be more productive with more lighting. The node spacing suggests that they aren’t getting enough light.
Dec 18, 2023 they broke thru the soil. So roughly 7-8 weeks. They should be old enough because I got one to shoot balls already but these won’t do nothing .
@Shlepp
I am sure we can help figure out the light situation. You may need to rethink your whole plan. I think if you just stick to growing a single plant and get a good efficient 150 to 200 watt led light, and that is true watts and not the inflated number some sellers put on their lights, then you can grow some decent product. An efficient light generates more light than heat and 100 to 200 true watts from that type of light will give you a glorious plant that will have good solid buds. And their are choices for those type of lights that are not too expensive. Plus, living in an apartment you will want to keep the smell under control and one plant is far better than 4 or 5.
Here is a nice light for a single plant that I would suggest…
AC Infinity IONGRID S22 - 130 watts LM301H diodes, the most efficient (less heat) LEDs right now.
I have a commercial grade Gorilla HPS light, and it does kick out the heat. Some of your leaves look like the have some damage on them? Is it from the heat?
I was able to recently switch to an LED light for growing when temps are a concern, and it does well. I have an HLG 650R that is temp friendly, but it was a major purchase, was my bonus check purchase for the quarter. However, it does a great job for flower and is a little easier on the plants and my electric bill.
I was wondering myself what was causing the curling of the leaves. I was thinking temp fluctuations in my apartment due to ambient changes outside due to the cold snap we just had.
So if I’m understanding this correctly you’re saying that I should purchase this light for $169 & ditch my 600W & only do 1 plant at a time using this new light in my 5 gallon bucket dirt set up because I will get better results?
I dont really understand how you are getting the results you are using a 600watt HPS fixture unless you have it on a dimmer and have it turned way way down.
This plant is lanky, has very little secondary growth coming from the nodes where the fan leaves connect. Also showing heat stress with curling leaves.
This pic shows the same thing. Very little growth because of low lighting.
Top 2 arrows point to your secondary growth stems. They are not growing much.
Also shows heat or low humidity stress.
Here is a look under. Notice the secondary growth is far more developed.
All 4 red arrows are pointing to a single branch growing from a leaf node. Its a thick branch that will hold up a nice heavy bud.
So this is why everyone above has quickly said you don’t have enough light.
A 600 watt HPS light is capable of this kind of results, so your light is either too far away, dimmed too much or both. If heat is an issue, which it looks like from the curling leaves, then perhaps a nice LED light would be better. The one I posted the picture of is big enough to grow one very nice plant that should give you anywhere from 4 to 6 ounces, or maybe even a little more once you get all the basic needs of the plant met. LEDs give off less heat and more light per watt of electricity. We generally tell people 200 true watts of LED lighting per plant. The one I posted is a very good light and at only 150 watts will do the job for one plant. 4 to 6 ounces per growth cycle isn’t a bad thing. Better than growing 6 plants that you cant get to maturity because your light is not right for your grow space.
Also, should I just take my starts from now on and go straight from sprout to 5 gallon of high grade soil & avoid transplanting plus how far do you keep the LED from the canopy?
Wow, very well said. The kindness and courtesy you show in your response deserves applause. I could not agree with you more. Much respect to you and your way of explaining kindly and clearly.
I tried gave away my 3 big old lights and ballast for free on Craigslist last year. 250 mh, 600 mh, and 600 watt hps. No one bit. Went to the county metal recycler. Hopefully they are now part of a heat sink on a lovely led light somewhere…
. Now, the other one shot balls & got yanked but these are still out 2 lunch I guess!!! I’ve never seen a plant go so long. There’s even a auto in with them so I turned the light down to as far as 9 hour of 600W HPS light you know because it won’t hurt it. Also any advice on why it looks so deformed in the one section but not all over the plant?
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