Quote Originally Posted by oldmac
I think you should consider enviromental issues here first, like light intrustion.
AS to only one turning and not all, well if one turned first, there is no reason for the others too, they got thier needs fullfilled by the first one. (unless you have other reasons to think you had bad genetics)

Sorry, but I can't see how your "filters" are light tight. I tried 6 layers of black hose, held it up to a 100w incandescent and you could see pin-points of light all over.

On a brighter note, you've got some great results from a small, inexpensive grow box, and I'm impressed. Maybe just a little work on air in and air out and you could avoid the hermie issue.

thanks for the feedback oldmac. i'm not saying that it can't be enviromental factors, not at all. and i never once claimed my "filters" were light tight.

i didn't have a hermie my first go round, with the same setup, minus the pantie hose. once again, not saying that this couldn't have happened.

all of the buds on the other ladies are continuing to grow, so i don't know if they got some of that pollen or not? only time will tell i suppose.

i just believe that it takes more than a little light during a dark period for it to hermie. i mean hell, there are stars and full moons in the night sky. the hermie-ing of a plant is to continue on the genetic line, so i would think it's something that doesn't happen quite as often as people would like to think.

these are all bag beans. and once a plant hermies the seeds have a tendency to do the same.

therefore, that's why i believe it was genetic.

thanks for the kind words, and the feedback. both are truly appreciated!


jakezking, yeah i've seen people do that. and it works. i'm just done putting any money into this setup. i am not gonna spend any more money until i am ready to build a "proper" setup with an HPS, real fans and the like.

thanks for the compliments. i try to do what i can do with what i have to do it with......a do what? lol. sorry. no caffeine this morning!


dive, thanks! i always look forward to your input (and possible discussions/debates)!


ya'll keep on reading and i'll keep on posting.



-shake