Phat Jays 2nd Grow (CFL/Coco) w/pics

Thankyou for taking the time to write such a comprehensive answer. :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by sarah louise

I dilute molasses with equal parts warm water and seaweed extract, allow it to ferment and then bottle.

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Do you know if Seaweed Extract is similar to Sea Minerals? As I had a bottle of sea minerals in my box of free food.

Agricultural Organics - Sea Minerals
Phosphate - 4.51%
Soluble Potash - 2.94%
Magnesium - 10.32%
Sulphur - 3.97%
Sodium - 1.86%

Should look into Maxicrop Liquid Seaweed (Kelp Extract). Friend introduced me to this- I haven't used it yet but it sounds promising.

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Derived from fresh Norwegian kelp (Ascophyllum nodosum), Maxicrop Kelp contains over 70 minerals, micronutrients, amino acids and vitamins. Also contains growth regulators which stimulate vigorous root development and plant growth. Encourages tolerance to plant stresses such as frost, pests, disease and drought. 10.7 oz. wettable powder (WP) makes one gallon of concentrate and is OMRI Listed for use in organic production (powder only).

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Found online for about $8.50, maybe it's similar to Rhizotonic :hippy:

Started adding PK to my feed (Agricultural Organics PK 19.5/21). The girls are looking healthy, but bud formation is still slower than last time. Hopefully it will start to speed up.

Main Cola (Plant D)
http://imgur.com/Nis8Vl.jpg

Four Tops
http://imgur.com/Ir6yOl.jpg

The Jungle
http://imgur.com/RhoPWl.jpg

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Originally Posted by aquanaut

Should look into Maxicrop Liquid Seaweed (Kelp Extract).

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Cheers mate... :thumbsup:

Although I used the manufacturers recommended dosage, it looks like this Agricultural Organics PK (19.5/21) is a little too strong for my ladies. They have a tiny little touch of nute burn on the tips of 2 or 3 of the lowest fan leaves, so I am going to back off the PK to half dosage till day 35 and then try 3/4 dosage.

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Originally Posted by aquanaut

Should look into Maxicrop Liquid Seaweed (Kelp Extract).

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Yep, that's what I am using.

GREAT LOOKINâ?? PLANTS, MON!

Great tip on the trade show thing! Thanx!!!

I love the idea of the 'Grow Show' tradeshow visit! I have always been a tradeshow slut as far as freebies go, and usually manage to score a lotta stuph, but I hadn't thought about it for my current hobby....

Muah hah hah...

Gon' hit up de nex' TO gawden shoaw... ;)

Looking good Phatjay, cant wait to see how much they give ya, dry weight.

The bud growth on my girls has exploded in the last 7 days. Unfortunately the camera I borrow to take my pics has gone on holiday, so the only picture I have is one I took 3 days after the last one (Day 31). The difference between the 2 pics is very noticeable and the buds are even bigger now (Day 35) so hopefully next weeks pics should make a few mouths water.

Plant D Main Cola (Day 31) (click for hi-res versions)...............................Plant D Main Cola (Day 28)
http://imgur.com/QsRovl.jpg http://imgur.com/Nis8Vl.jpg

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Originally Posted by CovertCarpenter

Gon' hit up de nex' TO gawden shoaw... ;)

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Just be careful you don't bump into me, I have fast feet and sharp elbows. :D

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Originally Posted by COOLWHIP

Looking good Phatjay, cant wait to see how much they give ya, dry weight.

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I can't wait either! I got 2oz a plant last time, if I match that I will be happy, if I beat it, I will be ecstatic.

I'm no expert but perhaps look into chopping some of those fan leaves to let the light into the buds.

Excellent looking grow!

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Originally Posted by bigsby

I'm no expert but perhaps look into chopping some of those fan leaves to let the light into the buds.

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I am no expert either, but between what I have read, my own limited knowledge of plant biology and gut instincts, I think the larger fan leaves are very important.

Here's an article on fan leaf function, maybe it will change your opinion. :)

HOW DO FAN LEAVES FUNCTION T - Fan Leaf Function - VSbge4Wu - Pastebin.com