# What do I do next it’s been about 4 months **URL:** \ **Category:** Flowering\ **Created:** [August 30, 2024, 1:19pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778 "2024-08-30T13:19:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tim6](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/tim6/32/1007290_2.png) [@Tim6](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Tim6)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 1:19pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778/1 "2024-08-30T13:19:47Z")
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**Author:** ![John7](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/john7/32/965417_2.png) [@John7](https://ilgmforum.com/u/John7)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 1:27pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778/2 "2024-08-30T13:27:05Z")
You need to increase your light strength perhaps for your next grow. They are a little pricey but you want regret the investment. It will pay for itself the first harvest. You have a nice plant so let her grow and fatten up those buds now. Congratulations you have done well. What strain is it. Also soil and nutrients used? ---
**Author:** ![Bonjoyle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bonjoyle/32/711825_2.png) [@Bonjoyle](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bonjoyle)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 1:49pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778/3 "2024-08-30T13:49:21Z")
It is taking her a bit longer due to the lights as mentioned. The finishing process is all of those pistils (white hairs) will start to turn brown and recede back in towards the bud. Once about 80-90% have done this, it is then time to look at the trichomes for preferred maturity. Most use at minimum a loop and some use a USB scope that plugs into your phone for amazing closeups and clarity. Are you familiar with the 3 “levels” so to speak of bud maturity? Here is a chart just in case. Plant looks pretty good based on the environment you are giving her. ![When to Harvest](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/4/d/1/4d12d0b63cfb4750dc8259fa601497223dd1b4a7.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Tim6](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/tim6/32/1007290_2.png) [@Tim6](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Tim6)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 2:04pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778/4 "2024-08-30T14:04:35Z")
It’s auto flower sour diesel using tiger bloom 2-8-4 fertilizer and Foxfarms ocean forest potting soil also using smart water with 9.5 % PH I changed the light from 18 on 6 off to 12 and 12 Should I keep it that way thank you ---
**Author:** ![DRsDank](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/drsdank/32/628580_2.png) [@DRsDank](https://ilgmforum.com/u/DRsDank)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778/5 "2024-08-30T14:07:16Z")
No need to change light if it’s an auto. ---
**Author:** ![Bonjoyle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bonjoyle/32/711825_2.png) [@Bonjoyle](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bonjoyle)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 2:20pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778/6 "2024-08-30T14:20:29Z")
> [@Tim6](#): > > water with 9.5 % PH Am I reading this right? Your pH should be 6.2-6.8. If she really is at 9.5, she is completely locked out and starving. ![soil-ph-chart-marijuana](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/d/7/5/d755e1757852abc197926698f19f9add7795a1b1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![DEEPDIVERDAVE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f05b48/32.png) [@DEEPDIVERDAVE](https://ilgmforum.com/u/DEEPDIVERDAVE)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 2:22pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778/7 "2024-08-30T14:22:50Z")
I would chop the long shoot. Then I would Lower the light, for the rest of the “new” “low” canopy. Agree, Better light will help. You plant looks good, just need more light and fill out. Good growing to you. ---
**Author:** ![Bigcbud](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bigcbud/32/1042676_2.png) [@Bigcbud](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bigcbud)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 2:31pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778/8 "2024-08-30T14:31:52Z")
You can chop autos that far into flower? ---
**Author:** ![Tim6](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/tim6/32/1007290_2.png) [@Tim6](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Tim6)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 2:34pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778/9 "2024-08-30T14:34:53Z")
So switch to regular water ---
**Author:** ![Tim6](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/tim6/32/1007290_2.png) [@Tim6](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Tim6)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 2:40pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778/10 "2024-08-30T14:40:06Z")
Should I just use regular water ---
**Author:** ![Tim6](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/tim6/32/1007290_2.png) [@Tim6](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Tim6)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 2:41pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778/11 "2024-08-30T14:41:31Z")
There are a lot of buds do save it ---
**Author:** ![DEEPDIVERDAVE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f05b48/32.png) [@DEEPDIVERDAVE](https://ilgmforum.com/u/DEEPDIVERDAVE)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 2:43pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778/12 "2024-08-30T14:43:22Z")
> [@Bigcbud](#): > > You can chop autos that far into flower? IDK, Chop it and tell us. ---
**Author:** ![Lostgirl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/lostgirl/32/1000798_2.png) [@Lostgirl](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Lostgirl)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 2:43pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778/13 "2024-08-30T14:43:39Z")
> [@Tim6](#): > > using smart water with 9.5 PH WOW 😲 Smartwater Alkaline Water has a pH of 9.5. It’s made with vapor distilled water, electrolytes, and is ionized to achieve its high pH. ---
**Author:** ![Bigcbud](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bigcbud/32/1042676_2.png) [@Bigcbud](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bigcbud)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 2:51pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778/14 "2024-08-30T14:51:16Z")
> [@DEEPDIVERDAVE](#): > > IDK, > Chop it and tell us. You literally just told the guy to chop the tallest shoot…. He has autos hence the question lmao > [@DEEPDIVERDAVE](#): > > I would chop the long shoot. ---
**Author:** ![DEEPDIVERDAVE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f05b48/32.png) [@DEEPDIVERDAVE](https://ilgmforum.com/u/DEEPDIVERDAVE)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 2:54pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778/15 "2024-08-30T14:54:21Z")
I don’t know what the result will be. Removing apical dominance could possibly boost remaining. Lowering the light should help all the others. still remaining. I will be raising autos, next grow. I am sure I will do the same and see the results. ---
**Author:** ![Bigcbud](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bigcbud/32/1042676_2.png) [@Bigcbud](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bigcbud)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 2:59pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778/16 "2024-08-30T14:59:48Z")
So you’re telling the guy to chop it not knowing if it would be detrimental to the plant or not? I was told to not touch autos once they’re in flower due to the clock never stopping and losing growth due to stress. Figured you had a real world application and good results is why I asked. 🤷 ---
**Author:** ![Bonjoyle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bonjoyle/32/711825_2.png) [@Bonjoyle](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bonjoyle)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 3:00pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778/17 "2024-08-30T15:00:14Z")
Is RO or Distilled an option where you are? What is your tap water? Do you have a pH pen? ---
**Author:** ![Lostgirl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/lostgirl/32/1000798_2.png) [@Lostgirl](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Lostgirl)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778/18 "2024-08-30T15:04:58Z")
Your plant has not died that’s a good thing. It actually looks like it’s about 3 weeks into flower and healthy But it’s not because you said it’s 4 months old. This means you put your plant into a **coma** This is what I would do. 1.) take your tall main cola bend it over and tie it off on that pole. (This will allow you to lower your light and make the entire can be semi even) ![IMG_20240830_105814](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/6/8/2/682eba82ddc7b0bc652b702e22df4559a6265e04.jpeg) 2.) get yourself a few gallons of tap water and pH it to 6.5 and run it through your plant to lower your pH in your soil. Repeat this step until your soil reaches 6.5 to 6.8 (document your runoff numbers) 3.) eliminate your smart water and buy distilled water it’s much cheaper and you’ll be able to use more nutrients as there’s a zero PPM value 4.) once you’ve achieved a safer pH runoff you can return to feeding normally with your distilled water and nutrients. **Note** Your goal is to run off a PPM of 1000 and a 6.5 pH (feed accordingly) There’s absolutely nothing on your plant that is ready to be chopped. You have 75% of your white hairs/pistols unfortunately due to your coma, you still have at least another month to go ---
**Author:** ![Bonjoyle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bonjoyle/32/711825_2.png) [@Bonjoyle](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bonjoyle)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 3:06pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778/19 "2024-08-30T15:06:38Z")
Lostgirl for the win!! Was gonna mention the tying down but now I don’t have to. You said it all. ---
**Author:** ![Tim6](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/tim6/32/1007290_2.png) [@Tim6](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Tim6)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 3:07pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778/20 "2024-08-30T15:07:05Z")
No ph pen don’t know what RO is and yes I can get plenty of distilled water [Next page](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-do-i-do-next-it-s-been-about-4-months/113778.md?page=2)