Shov's Christmas Sativas 2008

Hey Elvis,
The seedlings are of different ages, man. I started with 5 of each. It was too hot and killed some so I tried 2 more, then the last 3 of each. So, maybe I'll have a couple more pop if I'm lucky. I hope that I can at least have two of each to grow out (females). I'll fill the area whether it's four plants or, like last grow, a dozen.


Zeb,
I'll transplant next weekend, probably. No problems with separating, rally. I've used these boxes quite a few times. I like how they can hold moisture for longer periods than small pots. I take as much soil with the roots as possible. If two seedlings are close and the roots have to be cut a bit it's no problem. I'll be going to 6"-8" pots.

Shov, I thought 4 of your 5 made it, and that those on the left side of your box were of the same age - my bad. They look mahvelous regardless! I looked back at some "closed room" thread the other day, and that guy planted in 1 big box, and would simply dissect the box for transplanting, cutting squares around the plants, and invariably cutting roots in the process. He had an amazing grow, so it looks like, as you said, you will have no problems even if you have to cut a bit of root.

Enjoy your weekend, my friend! Aloha - Elvis has left the building....

Well the few kids I see there look pretty happy! Sorry to hear about your issues Shov. :(

LOL No problems, I've not fooled myself into thinking that I'm anything special and can't still make mistakes. I have had 100% germination rates in the past and last grow was 100% females and all produced top quality bud. But this experience wasn't anything I'm disappointed in. I have 50% rate after friggin it up with the lights too close. Not bad for these seeds, that didn't look as robust as the seed stock I've been working with. The freebees I got, Sweet Bud, are puny little seeds. I've not done anything with these three yet, though I gave away 5 of the ten I had.

Thanks for the kind words though, Weedhound. You're a sweet bud yourself. :cool:


Been out of town to Ohio, WV, NY this week. Just got in and transplanted the seedlings into larger pots. Man, the larger plants (and they are getting stout) had roots across the whole bottom of the boxes. I'll try and get some photos up soon.

Have a great weekend, All, especially us Yanks celebrating Labor Day.

Shovel

shov alright! a christmas bud log. I also like your Idea pasting the mylar too cardboard simple easy & cheap I have been tryin too figure something like that out for mine. care if I use your Idea? LoL I wanted too know a bit more about maturation before sending to flower. i have a few sativas about 4-5 wks was thinkin about flippn em into flower,but reading that made me think hmm "damn I'm such a noob" ya HTG T5's rock!! got 16 shipped/tax out the door under $100$ and they do get hot(warm). oh crap forgot where/what I was sayin anyhow good luck and 'll stop back by if thats okey ;)

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Oh I like your mylars pasted to cardboard idea too....you should patent it(G) The babies that popped are looking all pretty in pink.

Alrighty now, here's some pics at week three. If you've read the beginning of this you'd know that these plants are different ages from one to three weeks old, right, Elvis? <G>


These are the AK 47 plants, you can't see but under the broad leaves of the older plants are many branches with little leaves already.
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Here's the four Neville's Haze seedlings. I do hope that I don't loose any of these as four are not very many to work with. I'll be very careful when I start to feed these.
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Thanks for the props on the cardboard, I don't think it's exactly 'sliced bread' but it's simple and very easy to work with also.

As far as flipping at five weeks, many experts say if you're growing from seed to make sure the plant is mature before going to bloom cycle. When the nodes change from opposite to alternating that signals maturity. For clones you could start right off with 12-12 as soon as they root. I did cut my veg cycle short to six weeks last grow with no bad effects though.

Sho

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They look great, Shov. Rock on!

can't wait to see how that neville's haze turns out, i hear it's fucking killer. Ditto on the cardboard and mylar, im thinking of doing it on my next grow.

Back and still looking real purdy!!! Both stood the test of abstinance--glad you are back and plants still look well!! Continued, 'free' subscription!!lol PR :thumbsup: