they R looking very nice indeed.:thumbsup:
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they R looking very nice indeed.:thumbsup:
thanks hydro.
a question to anyone who can help. is there anything i can give my plants to really make them put on weight in about a month once the buds are nice a maturing?
right now i am using GH FLORA series, and they seem to be loving it. no signs of nute burn, and i am currently using half dosage. would this be considered organic still? i dont know if the GH FLORA is organic or not.
gianca
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so i guess im going to be doing an every-other-day picture update. its pretty easy since they're just in my backyard, unlike some crazy stories i've been reading where people have to hike miles to their grow site. :wtf3:
so here are some pictures of the beginning stages of bud formation, and whole plat pictures as well.
all these picures are of the biggest plant, which is in the ground.
more picures in next post...
here are pictures of the second biggest plant. it was topped by deer about two months ago, and this is what grew from it. it seems to be flowering much slower than the other ones. any idea of why? there is also a picture of leaves at the bottom that i just noticed have begun yellowing and dying. any idea of what that could be from?
thanks for checking out my thread, and be sure to throw your $.02 in
gianca
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Originally Posted by gianca
Ya people dont stick em in there backyard for a reason, and people hike miles through tuff terrain for a reason.. its called not getting ripped off by your neibours casue your in your back yard showing the world you grow dope... its pretty obvious .. especially around budding. Plus you walkin around there all the time checkin out your plants .. sure it doesnt draw attention... "hey why does that kid keep walkin back there and looking at that plant" lol And dont tell me you dont do that lol :thumbsup:
looking good though bro keep em safe
the only people that can see my plants are my crazy born-again christian neighbors, whom have already called the cops on me for thinking it was illegal. so i do not have much worry of them trying to steal my plants. i do walk around there a lot, constantly checking on the plants, and there is usually someone in the neighbors yard who notices me do this. but once again, i am not concerned about these people, whom actually that think this natural herb will condemn them to "eternal hell" (or whatever they were scared into believing).Quote:
Originally Posted by bcgrown
gianca
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Good to know! Not everyone is as lucky. Its takes word of mouth also.. they might tell one there bible thumper freinds and he might or she might not be kind to the thought :) just wanna make sure all is safe.. hate seeing people put so much time and effort and get burnt by some clown who couldnt care less. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by gianca
ya might as well pitch a tent in your backyard and sleep beside em eh :thumbsup:
GL with the rest of the season.
ya, theres always something that can happen. but thanks for stoppin by and giving your advice. good luck to you and your crop
just a quick question. how do colas develop? is it a single nug that just keeps getting bigger through the 2 months? or is it a series of nugs that combine to make one giant cola? just curious
gianca
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they grow at every node. So it is more like a chained link bud sickle than a single pop sickle :thumbsup:
gianca, first of all I have to congratulate you on your incredible-looking plants. They are some serious beauties, and are beginning to look even better in their early flowering stage. I can't wait for a smoke report on them, as I haven't heard anything about the Grape Ape x NL. I've heard and seen a lot about them separately, but never about a cross of the 2.
I wanted to try to touch on a few of your questions which I have noted along the way - I reviewed your thread from start to finish throughout my morning, where I've had time. It's a great thread, and it should serve you well on future grows to be able to look back at it to refresh your memory on certain issues.
My guess on the purple spot at the stem base of your fan leaves is that it is a genetic trait of the grape ape that carried over on the cross - just a guess. Also, I think you can slowly increase your bloom nutes every other watering, which should serve to pack on a bit more weight to your buds from here to harvest. I couldn't find an answer to your bug question. The picture does not meet my understanding of any of the common houseplant pests such as thrips, whiteflies, leafminers, mites, etc. It's a nasty lookin' dude, but I doubt it will do much damage, or will be anything for you to worry about, unless it brings a swarm of its friends with it and they all dive onto your plants for a buffet style hogdown. And, as for the bud development, my understanding is as stated by greengoddess420, the nodes become tighter and shorter, depending on the strain, with the resultant "bud" being a tight collection of calyxes from which spill the pistils/hairs.
I like your style of growing in the back yard. My outdoor growing takes place in my backyard as well. I have some houseplants, tomatoes, and peppers to provide some "camoflauge," but I figure if it is grown out in the open, people are less likely to suspect what's really going on. I'm surprised your neighbors knew what the heck you were/are doing, but am happy for you that you have your licensure in place. It bugs the hell out of me that there are people that feel the need to stick their noses where they simply don't belong. Why people can't "live and let live" baffles me.
I wish you continued success on your grow, and look forward to seeing your successful harvest pictures with weight and smoke reports. Be good out there!
just looked in on the last page of your grow, looking Good! Jazking has good advice. I only want to add, sometimes people use molassas to promote heavier buds. I am gonna start this i think on a few of my plants and see what the difference turns out to be. You can prolly search mollassas here to find out when and how much as i dont know yet.
Good growing!
inbud:hippy:
thanks for stopping by jakez and inbud!
i'll look into the molasses you were talking about.
i also thought the purple spots on the stem and leaves were genetic, but that is the only one of the 4 Grape Ape X Northern Lights that is showing that. but than again, it could just be varying(sp?) phenotypes.
so northern lights is said to flower in 7-8 weeks, and i dont remember how long the Grape Ape takes. so im guessing maybe 8-9 weeks? i need to get a magnifying glass within the next few weeks, before its time to harvest.
so what is everyone thinking? about another month and a half? or longer?
hey, another quick question for anyone who can answer it.
at what week does the plant usually start packing on crystals and starts smelling? ive got to try to cover up the smell at least a little bit, or else i know my crazy born-again neighbors will be complaining non-stop.
and a pic update will be up in a little
gianca
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here are a few more pictures of my plants. does anyone know at about what week into flowering the plants usually start to smell?
these are pictures of the topped plant.
ive noticed over the past couple of days that the leaves at the bottom of the plant have began to yellow, and die off. it doesnt look like nute burn to me, so does anyone have an idea of what it could be?
these are pictures of the biggest plant, which have began flowering, and are growing very fast.
here are pictures of two of my small ones. they have just started flowering, and were two of the four i had to pull up from the ground, where they looked like they were dying.
the last update.
just some random pictures of buds that are shooting out everywhere!
i hope ya'll enjoyed this update, and i would appreciate any advice you have to throw in
gianca
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the yellowing of the lower leaves is kinda normal once the plant starts to flower. You still have to feed the plant some nitrogen tho. And of course an early bloom food would have that in it..
the girls will put on the crystals(trichs) after bout a month flowering...
cant think of a thing to help you with the oder......the neighbors are just gonna have to buck up and shut up if this a legal grow. I dont think the oder is gonna be that bad off only a few plants anyway. I got twelve and they are in three to four weeks of flower..and unless you are right in the middle of them.....you cant really smell them.
But i am sure they will get more stinky as the summer closes.
hey, so i was out all weekend at the Outside Lands Music Festival in Golden Gate Park, so haven't been able to update, let alone even water the plants. but i watered them today for the first time since friday, and most of them perked back up within the hour, but the big, topped plant is still looking droopy, but slowly perking back up also. so here is an update for the last few days, and i must say, the buds are looking great!
3rd picture- i noticed a branch on the lower part of the plants looks as if something has bitten it. it was bitten at two different spots, but im just hoping the thing that bit it doesn't come back with friends.
enjoy,
gianca
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more pictures
and even more pictures :hippy:
Aloha, G.Quote:
Originally Posted by gianca
The girls will start to become fragrant at puberty.
Some strains seem to release little bursts as the flowers fill in.
They will probably get a bit stinkier as they mature.
That's a good thing to pay attention to.
It's like baking cookies.
You can set a timer and watch them every minute.
Or, with experience, do whatever, and your nose will tell you when they are perfect.
As for the lower leaf yellowing, it's natural.,
Just means she's done with them and is recycling their innards before discarding them.
Leave them be until they are ready.
When they are ready to drop, they form an protective film at their base to seal the off main stem.
A gentle tug will tell if they are ready to drop.
They will easily snap off and doing so is advised.
If the dead leaves drop onto lower branches and are left there, they eventually get wet and invite mold.
Your ladies are lovely.
Good job, G. :greenthumb:
Weezard
thanks, i'll make sure to get all those dead leaves out of there.
so i flush my plants every few weeks, but was wondering if i needed to flush the plants that are in the ground as well. seems like a strange concept to me, but if it helps the plants, i wouldnt mind doing it. any help would be appreciated.
gianca
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Don't know much about outdoor growin.:(Quote:
Originally Posted by gianca
Suppose I could hazard a guess.
Lotta factor to consider, though.
Soil drainage and tilth is a biggie.
Too much water can hurt 'em.
I wouldn't try to flush an inground plant that wasn't obviously in need.
But you'll do better to wait for solid information from someone who really knows.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Weezard
there looking great.:thumbsup:
just some more bud pics.
what do you guys think?
more buds
enjoy,
gianca
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Enjoyed!
Them's some rite perty teenybopper, ya got there!
Yer a good parent.:greenthumb:
Weeze
She's Gettin there
Bugs eating a big chew out of a leaf...kinda points to a big bug, like a grasshopper or cricket. Was the concert excellent? i just heard about the traffic so far, as friends live near the park.
Your girls are looking great.:thumbsup:
i wanted to copy my thread i started today in the plant problems section into here, so any of you that are following, can also help me out with this problem. these pictures are from today (Aug. 27, 08)
http://boards.cannabis.com/plant-pro...ml#post1904424
i have been noticing over the past couple of days that a few of the bottom branches of my biggest plant have been looking as if they've been chewed on, and some are even completely gone. i'll include pictures, but does anyone have a solution to this besides a fence? at first i though it was deer that were eating at it, but seems unlikely, because its only one small branch that is tucked under the plant. there is also a branch that was bent by something. should i leave it and see if it heals? or should i just pluck it off?
i've seen on here that people talk about human urine working as a repellent, so i'll try it out, but im not sure if these suburban animals are at all scared of human scent. any help would be great, and would help me keep my crop safe through the end of the season.
here are the pictures, and i outlined in red the ones that are a little difficult to see at first.
thanks,
gianca
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just a quick question. is it bad for the plants to take flsh pictures of them at night? i have noticed that there are many night pictures (which seem to be better quality pictures of the plants than pictures taken during the day) with flash posted around this site, and got me to thinking, wouldn't the flash mess with the plant? just stoned, and thinking. :hippy:
Hi Gi' how's it going--looks good with a few probs. People most likely will look at problem now, I hope! In your sign: Write, please check out my gro!
I have read that no one take's picture's unless the light is on, do not even open door and plan light schedule around lights, due to, I can be and most likely am wrong. I think I read it could do what you fear! They are sensitive little ladies, treat them with respect and get it back!
Bugs have been a big deal for you and now other critters. Hope u get the answer asap! Been following this and feel like they are my babies too! Since, I am not as good at it as you, I feel I have company! Thanks for putting it all out there for us! Hope this is not considered jacking your thread bro! I am still learning! thank :jointsmile:
i just noticed this, but this is 2 pictures side to side, that were taken only 1 day apart. is this not ridiculous growth or what?
But I think it was Opie that pointed out "Lightening doesn't seem to hurt them."Quote:
Originally Posted by gianca
Still, might be good to limit the flashes to just before they get up, or right at bedtime.
The phytochrome timer will reset just fine after 12 or so hours of dark, so a flash or three shouldn't put 'em in a tailspin.
I'm guessing a lot of flashes, middle of the night, three night in a row? Probably not a good bet.:)
You wouldn't like it. Why would the girls?:D
Aloha,
Weeze
hey weez,
that makes sense. i might take a picture or two of my plants at night sometime to see how much better the picture comes out.
i'll go out back in a bit to take pictures, so i'll be back for an update a little later.
gianca
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i just got back from taking pictures, so here they are. this time im going to show every plant, and at what stage of growth they are at.
these first 5 pictures are of the smallest two plants.
here are pictures of the topped plant.
it seems like it is growing at a much slower rate than the other plants. it is getting the exact same amount of water and nutrients as the other GrapeApe x Northern Lights, so i dont understand this. it is also the only onethat has purple stems.
maybe it has to do with the fact that its the only one in a pot?
here is the biggest of them all. she is growing at a ridiculous rate, and the crystals have just begun packing on. i'm thinking this one is going to be ready faster than any of the others, so she'll be the first to be cut down. there are at least 40 different bud sites that i have spotted, so im thinking this is going to produce the most herb.
pictures as follows:
1- whole view of the plant
2- big branch on left side of plant
3- cola of big branch on left side
4- big branch on right side of plant
5- cola of big branch on right side