Seedlings 10 days old- a log

Sorry for double posting, but I decided to FIM one of my seedlings. This cut was made right above the fourth node, and actually ended up snipping two growing shoots. Hopefully the new branching will be visible in a few days, but the plant is still pretty young (about 2 1/2 weeks old), so it may take a little longer to show visible results. I'll post an update when there's something new to see.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Clandestine

Hey D,

Still looking very good, my friend! About your FIM, it's not too easy to tell from the pictures, but it sort of looks like you may have not snipped quite enough of the top shoots off to redirect the growth hormones. Did you take off all but about 10% of the new growth from that shoot when you cut it? If you just snipped the tips, then the plant will just grow that shoot out, funky looking (snipped) leaves and everything.

No big deal, though. This is all a learning process, and you naturally can't expect everything to go right on your first grow log! But, at the least, it looks like just about everything else is going smoothly. Glad to see that... I'm really pulling for you to have a kickass harvest. For all the hard work you've put in already, you definitely deserve one. I can't seem to remember, but is this your first ever grow... or just the first time you've documented a grow? Regardless of the answer, things are looking great! Keep up the good work, looking forward to future updates.

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Thanks mr Clandestine, my guardian and soulkeeper for my medicine of choice! Everwatching, everypresent in wait for the THC marvel of a lifetime!

Things are going not too bad, I thought i snipped off everything but 10% but maybe it was more 20% or 15% :( I did on two different plants it just seems like their growth has been stunted while they recover (oh no, no extra nifty branches!). OH well like you say, i've learnt very well how NOT to do it. Maybe I should stick to topping in future hehehe. If anyone has anymore idiot-proof advice/instructions on FIM or what I did wrong I am super super listening to you. I really wanted to get this right!

This isn't my first grow clandestine, I have grown red hair skunk before. Which is why I chose it this time. I've just never really attempted an indoor grow. :D So far, so good, other than a bit of yellowing.. and the other problems I mentioned in thread.

Thanks for looking all! I will be sure to keep the updates coming.

Peace 2 you,
Denial

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Originally Posted by Mr. Clandestine

Sorry for double posting, but I decided to FIM one of my seedlings. This cut was made right above the fourth node, and actually ended up snipping two growing shoots. Hopefully the new branching will be visible in a few days, but the plant is still pretty young (about 2 1/2 weeks old), so it may take a little longer to show visible results. I'll post an update when there's something new to see.

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you truly are a kind heart mr C! Again you have answered one of my questions/requests before I get the chance to post/ask!

:D I look forward to seeing the update of the FIM' man!

I'm tempted to "leave" the other 2 babies I have.. few weeks old now and go into 12/12 for march 1. I don't want these flowering in the hot summer. That would suck :D too warm.. at least for indoors,

Thanks again man!

Peace,
Denial

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Originally Posted by denial102

'm tempted to "leave" the other 2 babies I have.. few weeks old now and go into 12/12 for march

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You know, I rarely ever prune my plants... and actually prefer to just start training right around this time with seedlings. To be honest, it's probably been two or three years since I topped/FIM'd anything. The plant I made the cut on is actually one of the runt seedlings, and I'm half expecting it to be male anyway. Really just wanted to make an example out of it, since its pollen means NOTHING to me! If it turns out to be a lady, then I really hope this FIM works! Coupled with LST, the results can be pretty wicked. We'll see what happens.

And I'm glad to be of service! I'll be watching this thread, and keeping my fingers crossed for ya! :thumbsup:

Wish granted by the Pot Fairy! *poof!

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Originally Posted by stinkyattic

Wish granted by the Pot Fairy! *poof!

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:D

This world would be lost without such helpful Pot Fairies... :jointsmile:

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Originally Posted by stinkyattic

Wish granted by the Pot Fairy! *poof!

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thankyou kind pot fairy!

Peace,
Denial

A Quick Update for Today!


As you will all see I have updated my grow chamber a little. I have added hardboard around the outside of it covered in a reflective white material.

I am now giving nutes to all 5 plants as they are a little bit yellow at the bottom, using a 5ml to 1litre of bio-bizz biobloom. (0.005% solution).

I've now finally added a nice door on the chamber so I can now sit in the same room the chamber is in and not feel like I am overwhelmed by aliens. Also the added bonus is the neighbours do not think my basement has been taken over by aliens. Wohoo!

On a more mature note, it's almost lightproofed now, need to add a ceiling panel (with some extraction holes), a few 120mm inlet fans on one side, and finish lightproofing any gaps, which includes the back - as it has no panels on the back - just a wall :)

currently heat flow is so good/ambient I'm tempted not to add a ceiling or backs , but think I will anyways!

Thanks for all the advices homes, things are coming along very nicely now, I think I am almost ready for flowering :D !!!!

If anyones wondering those ropes are secure, yes.

Peace,
Denial

I've also done a "Switch to 24/0 light schedule and don't worry... about a thing... every little thing... gonna be all right." - StinkyAttic

thanks stinkeh :D

some more pics, as you can see there is some yellowing but I |think| I have that under control with the nutes I mentioned in the post above, anyone?


Peace 2 all,
Denial

one of the newer plants has shown its sex, female, yay.

Still got another 3 or 4 that need to identify themselves, I am not sure why the older ones are taking so long to sex.. mm

Any ideas anyone?

One thing, as of today the 3 bigger plants are 1 month and 13 days (born 14 jan) old. The two younger plants are about a month old (born ~1 feb) now.

Peace,
Denial