re-veg mother question

[Rusty Trichome]

I try to remove all of the underbuds, just leaving some of the 'baby leaf' growth. I don't know if it's something to do with the residual flowering hormones that remain in the buds, or what...but removing them seems to bring about the transition back to veg stage a bit quicker and smoother. Careful with leaving the 'popcorn' buds tho...They hold external moisture well, and mold can still set-in.

[sirruler]

the trouble is i started this topic 'after' i harvested. i didnt leave any main leaves on her just the smaller lower buds. some have turned crispy now which i guess was to be expected but she is still alive though growing extreamly slow. its been about 3 weeks now since i harvested groth is really slot. i have 3 new baby seedlings growing quite well so i have something to fall back on if she doesnt make it.
thanks again for the replies

[Dreadscale]

sirruler did you cut back the root ball?

Keep her watered but don't over do it, I used a little superthrive in my water.

Crispy doesn't sound real good.


Good Luck

[sirruler]

i havent touched the roots at all, infact she is still in the same pot and soil. i just harvested and left the smaller lower buds on her. only some parts are crispy about %5 - 10% of it. would it be best to carefully dig it up and trim the roots or leave it now? there are signs of very small new leaves appearing but they are really tiny. the stem is really thick and healthy looking but i doubt that matters. ive wondered if its best to remove all the flower parts and leave only smaller leaves but if i do that there would be almost no leaves left to catch energy. im not too bothered if she dies as she has done very well the old girl

[Rusty Trichome]

would it be best to carefully dig it up and trim the roots or leave it now?

I like to trim the roots and re-pot in fresh soil to help alleviate the probibility of ph swings further down the line. (when the buffering capabilities of the old soil degrades) But, if you've already put her back into veg, I'd let it go till ready for 12/12 when you can transplant to a larger pot with some fresh soil. Plus, the additional stress this would cause might be too much for her since she's already acclimating. This isn't optimal, but I've gotten lazy and done it both ways. Might want to pay close attention to ph.
At the very least, you should be able to keep her going good enough for some clones. :thumbsup:

there are signs of very small new leaves appearing but they are really tiny. ive wondered if its best to remove all the flower parts and leave only smaller leaves but if i do that there would be almost no leaves left to catch energy.

I like to remove the buds, but I don't know if it really matters. I've done it both ways, but it seems popping the buds gets a bit quicker response, and results in a cleaner looking, less sticky plant. I do know it doesn't seem to take much in the way of new shoots/leaves, and that the plants root network is still operational and ready to devote their full attention and efforts into making sure these baby shoots survive.

[WildFire.ca]

Sounds like what ever your doing is starting to work, keep it up, you almost got your plant back. Just let it do it's thing.