12x12" micro grow.

[sharkfinz]

After thinking a few minutes. I think you entering the strech phase.

So fasten your seatbelt's this is going to be a bumppy ride

I would continue to LST With string and weights to take full advantage of the horizontal space. You will more than likely have to prune and top during this phase just to keep things under control even though it is not recommended in the flowering phase.

I think if you make it thru the next 3 weeks you are in the clear growth wise.

BOL JG.

Hey Jerry,

Yes I was concerned about the spurt in flowering phase. I just wish(!) they would all mature and show me what sex they are, it's crucial due to the issues you have pointed out as I really need to get rid of one. I am trying to hold on to them best as I can.. the one on its side is pretty much root bound, and some of the leaves got a bit burned a few days ago, it needs to be re potted but it can't be as there would not be enough room for the third.. which is also starting to touch the CFLs and Ive got to consider what to do with that also.. LOL it's a juggling act.

[Jerry Garcia 2007]

Like I said use weights like washers and string and pull those topps away from the lites or just cut them.

The more I think about it all you are doing is creating a flowering bonzi mother. So cutting her at this point may be benificial.

Also your strongest most vigorous growing plants are the one's I would be focusing on as male.

[str8jacket secure]

are you gonna have any kind of ventilation or air circulation going on? and are you leaving the front open like that or is it gonna be covered for stealth?

[sharkfinz]

are you gonna have any kind of ventilation or air circulation going on? and are you leaving the front open like that or is it gonna be covered for stealth?

Hello,

No extractor fans are installed. The box stays at a temperature just above room temp (mid 20 degrees C); it doesn't need one. I would describe the climate as a low tropical one of which the humidity is responsible for. The door is covered for stealth and is only opened occasionally when I check on the plants.

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While I'm here I'll just add that the largest plant turned full blown male dom herm, lol, (before you jump on me, it is nothing to do with temp, we could speculate all day ) so it was chopped when I had confirmed it. Other two remaining plants are budding up though it is impossible to say what sex they are, all I can say is that these plants have taken such a long time to get to this stage it is ridiculous..

Pic updates soon.

All the best stoners.

[stinkyattic]

It's because you need exhaust not just for heat control but for fresh air.

[sharkfinz]

It's because you need exhaust not just for heat control but for fresh air.

Stinks I believe you are correct, though I had to find out myself (the hard way) or I wouldn't have been satisfied. :rasta: If I grew in a tiny box again, a pc fan would be added to draw the air through to freshen things up.

More updates soon stoners, updates soon. :smokin:imp:

Edit - the hermi was male through and through btw lol, it was a bloke with four pistils at the most, full of balls, pics soon.

[stinkyattic]

The reason you got a hermi was stress from high heat and lack of air exchange. " No extractor fans are installed. The box stays at a temperature just above room temp (mid 20 degrees C); it doesn't need one." That's not the only reason we use extractors.
Go for something beefier than a computer fan next time- a 4" duct booster plus a passive intake would be more appropriate for that size container.
Lose the tinfoil.
And I was amused to see your opinion of p4b's log.

[sharkfinz]

The reason you got a hermi was stress from high heat and lack of air exchange. " No extractor fans are installed. The box stays at a temperature just above room temp (mid 20 degrees C); it doesn't need one." That's not the only reason we use extractors.
Go for something beefier than a computer fan next time- a 4" duct booster plus a passive intake would be more appropriate for that size container.
Lose the tinfoil.
And I was amused to see your opinion of p4b's log.

Hello,

As has been stated; it is the first time I have grown under artificial light (perhaps I have been slightly naive if you wish to insult!!) though I have managed to sucessfully grow three plants to maturity never the less, and if I were to grow as such in the future I would certainly make changes (I have made a list).

Also regarding your accusations that I have had low opinions of other peoples grows (including your own) you may wish to ammend your post which states I have commented on them, as I have not. I have simply evened the numbers out as I see them, as I believe there are equally good efforts to grow artificially that have recieved little recognition, no sour grapes.

[stinkyattic]

I'm not trying to insult you; I'm trying to ensure that your next grow does not have the same troubles. Others have given you the same advice in your thread- and your statement is worded in such a way that I fear you aren't going to take it.
Even out? lol okay.

[sharkfinz]

I'm not trying to insult you; I'm trying to ensure that your next grow does not have the same troubles. Others have given you the same advice in your thread- and your statement is worded in such a way that I fear you aren't going to take it.
Even out? lol okay.

Oh, believe me I am very stubborn and I often learn the hard way through trial and error.

Also I did 'even the numbers' as I thought more established members were perhaps recieving credit for being simply that, more established. Really, I am nobody to get offended by.

Edit - and if you wish to put a minus number by this diary I wouldn't be offended, it is a diary for myself as much as others that might be interested in growing this way.