Grow Log "Folsom Blues" - Starting day 16.

[sickstrings84]

Some close ups of the tops I just took:

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Thanks Shov for the tip, I was actually planning on upping the dose this week, but I wasn't sure by how much. I'll take your advice and feed 1/2 strength for a week as well.

Peace...

[sickstrings84]

So I was reading around about Topping, and I do believe it's something I would like to try. My question is...Is it too late to top, or can it be done anytime during veg?? Thanks ahead of time to anyone who can help. :joint1:

Peace...

[sickstrings84]

I got a question, I hope it's not a stupid one.....My father in law told me today that if I sprinkle some coffee on top of my soil it will add some nutrients, and also will help control pests. Has anyone tried this method and does it work? I read in the FAQ's that coffee is a good source of N, but that it's acidic, so I'm pretty skeptical about trying it on my plants. But I thought maybe if I got a second opinion that said it was ok I just might try it.

btw...For anyone who can help, I'm still researching, Topping and FIMing, and I don't realy know which would be best for my situation (which is that I'm trying to keep these plants as short and compact as I possibly can), or if it's a good time to do it now or is it too late?? Thanks for any help.

Peace...

[sickstrings84]

Ok, so I went ahead with the FIM this morning, so hopefully all goes well.
Here's a pic of plant #1, can anyone tell me if my FIM job looks right?

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Peace...

[Jerry Garcia 2007]

Sickstring,

Your looking good, I wish I read this earlier, I would have said just do LST. I also use MG moisture control and a few things to be aware of is watch your soil ph. It has a tendancy to rise over time from nute and salts buildup. I counter this by watering with water and nute mixes adjusted a ph of 6 to 6.5.

Back to LST here is a current pic of a mature plant that was LSTed. This should give you an idea what LST will do. I only LST no FIM or topping.

[sickstrings84]

So as far as an update on progress since the FIM, I would say things are going nicely. I am seeing little spots where the new growth is coming up again. And since the FIM side growth has already increased by a good percentage. I will put a up a pic or two in the next couple of days to show the progress.

In other news, instead of the 2700k CFL, I am now using 6500k, as I hear these are better for the veg. phase. I will be switching back to 4x 42w/2700k for flowering.

Peace...

[sickstrings84]

Well, I spent the entire day yesterday trying to figure out why Canna.com wouldn't let me upload my pics, but it turns out it was just a problem with my desktop PC, and all the whille here sat the laptop........

Anyways... here finally are the photos. Notice the difference in the sidegrowth over just a couple of days. (from DAY 27) :

Pic#1 - - New setup. Much nicer than a fishtank on the floor if you ask me.
Pic#2 - - Plant 1 side growth.
Pic#3 - - Plant 1 top close-up/FIM
Pic#4 - - Plant 2 side growth

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[sickstrings84]

Ok, I added more light sincethe pics yesterday....here's the scoop.

[3] 26w 6500k daylight CFL : 1600lumens/each
[1] 42w 2700k warm white CFL : 2700lumens

Total 7500 lumens.

All I have to say is....Damn that's a bright closet.

Peace...

[sickstrings84]

So I am having an issue with water and I wasn't sure what it is, and I think my problem is that I have 1 plant in a Plastic pot and one in Terra cotta, so, I guess I shoud put 'em both in plastic.

I'm gonna fertilize full strength along with the transplant.

Peace...


p.s. new pics coming tomorrow as well. secondary growth has REALLY taken off witht the new lights.

[sickstrings84]

So somewhere along the lines I lost a day, today is actually Day 28.

Here's some pics from minute ago :

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