Grow Log "Folsom Blues" - Starting day 16.

What up Canna.com peoples??

So this is my first serious grow attempt, and I must say I'm pleased with the progress. The seeds were BlueBerry F2 from Joey Weed. I transplanted the 2 strongest of 4 plants last night (transplant was very successful). Plants have recieved no nutes other than what's already in the soil. [Miracle Gro Moisture Control. N=0.21 P=0.07 K=0.14] I am watering 200ml of distilled water daily.

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Here's my setup:

20 gallon fish tank, lined w/ foil, in a small closet w/ white walls.

(1) 42w/150w equiv. GE soft-white "Spiral" 2700lumens. Color temperature 2700 K.

Small fan (runs when lights are on)

Brinks Mechanical timer. Set to 18/6 (On a 06:00 am Off at 12:00am)
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I know my current setup is minimal to say the least, but I am building a nice box, which will be painted white inside, I know foil's terrible. Also will be adding 3? more lights.

One question I have is: Do I need to change to different lights for flowering or will it be ok if I just add more of the lights like I already have?

Any other advice or comments are always welcome.

Peace.......Tim


Here's a pic from today (day 16):
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Originally Posted by sickstrings84

(1) 42w/150w equiv. GE soft-white "Spiral" 2700lumens. Color temperature 2700 K.

One question I have is: Do I need to change to different lights for flowering or will it be ok if I just add more of the lights like I already have?

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Hi there!
It seems that you're are growing with a lamp that has right lumens for flowering. If I were you I'd buy couple of daylight ~6500lumens lamps for veg and then change them back to 2700lumen lamps for flowering.
Good luck with your grow!

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Originally Posted by JohnnyRico

Hi there!
It seems that you're are growing with a lamp that has right lumens for flowering. If I were you I'd buy couple of daylight ~6500lumens lamps for veg and then change them back to 2700lumen lamps for flowering.
Good luck with your grow!

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I mean 2700K for flowering and ~6500K for veg. Kelvins not lumens.

So.....after sitting here for several hours now reading about LST, I do belive I'm going to give it a go and see how it works for me. Is this (day 18) a good time to do it?? If so I'm probably going to do it today along with a light feeding of Fish Fertilizer.

Ok, so under the wathcful eye of my father-in-law (who has grown many a weed plant), I went ahead and did the LST today, along with a 1/4 strength feeding of Alaska Fish Emulsion. I'll put up some pics in the morning, but I think it all went well.

So the first day after I LST'ed the growth slowed down substantially, BUT, they began reaching for the light after only about 4 hours. Yesterday and today however, I noticed quite a bit of growth and they both seem to be very happy now.

Here's some pics from today (day 21):
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I will put up some better close ups tomorrow, but my lights are off at the moment, and I don't dare disturb the sleeping ladies. :weedpoke:

Here's a few more pics...I just took these a few minutes ago....

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perfect time to start LST on those plants, I just did that to some of my plants and the secondary growth exploded and started consuming my plant. My grow is also about a month in so keep the log updated, look forward to seeing your harvest.

Also, one thing is you want to maximize the area for your roots to grow and not having soil all the way to the top of the pot is losing a good amount of root space. I also started feeding my plants a fish and seaweed emulsion from Neptune's Harvest and the plants love it.

Here's a picture of one of my plants that I started LST.

Hey KindBlunt....I appreciate the kind words and the advice. Do you think it would be difficult to transplant at this point? I was already kind of worried about having room for roots as it is because I'm only in one gallon pots right now. My first transplant was pretty easy and stress free so I'm probably worried about nothing. I think I'll end up stepping them up to 3 gallon pots within the next couple of days, so I don't have to disturb them too much during flowering. And I'll definitely take your advice and fill the pots just about to the top too. I appreicate the help, and good luck with your grow, your plants are looking great.

Peace...

18 days is old enough to start feeding, as you've done. Personally, I love the Neptune Harvest fish and kelp fertilizer products. I think you could strengthen the dose to 1/2 strength next week and full strength from then on.

Shovelhandle