Phat Jays 1st Grow (belated log w/pics)

[Faddenator]

Tonight I addressed the possible issue highlighted by Faddenator.

I have been pondering this post for a while. I didn't want to remove the covers that had stopped mould forming on the coco surface, but I didn't want to suffocate my roots either. While browsing a grow shop magazine, I noticed they sold a product called "Cube Caps" that does exactly what my covers do, except they have ventilation holes in the sides. So I modified my covers.

Thanks Faddenator, I wasn't ignoring your advice, I just needed time to come up with a solution to both problems. :thumbsup:

No problem, Jay. That's a really cool solution by the way, I may have to utilize this next time around :thumbsup:

[PhatJay]

The leaf damage I have been getting has slowed down but it seems to be moving up the plant. The first leaves to show damage were in the top of the canopy and then on the larger fan leaves surrounding the main cola's. Now it is showing on the small leaves around the cola. New growth on the plant seems unaffected.

I am thinking of cutting feeding to alternate days, instead of 2 days on 1 day off. But my girls are 4 weeks 3 days into flower and I intend to stop feeding at the six week mark. So I am undecided.

anyway here's a pic...

click for a hi-res version

[jakester]

I have been pondering this post for a while. I didn't want to remove the covers that had stopped mould forming on the coco surface, but I didn't want to suffocate my roots either. While browsing a grow shop magazine, I noticed they sold a product called "Cube Caps" that does exactly what my covers do, except they have ventilation holes in the sides. So I modified my covers.

Neat! Have you ever tried Tyvek? I ask because it's a vapor barrier that lets moisture breathe one way and is mold resistant. They use it for sub-siding home wrap but I imagine it would work well for pot covers. I may have to try it on some of my hops starts to test it.

[jakester]

The leaf damage I have been getting has slowed down but it seems to be moving up the plant. The first leaves to show damage were in the top of the canopy and then on the larger fan leaves surrounding the main cola's. Now it is showing on the small leaves around the cola. New growth on the plant seems unaffected.

I am thinking of cutting feeding to alternate days, instead of 2 days on 1 day off. But my girls are 4 weeks 3 days into flower and I intend to stop feeding at the six week mark. So I am undecided.

anyway here's a pic...

click for a hi-res version

What's your total P number? I would guess (probably wrong) that it's too high from the way the leaves look. I could be totally wrong and the shape could be completely genetic. The plants look really healthy otherwise. I just noticed that the petiole on one side is read and the others are greenish.

[PhatJay]

Have you ever tried Tyvek? I ask because it's a vapor barrier that lets moisture breathe one way and is mold resistant.

I havn't heard of it, but I will definately check it out.

What's your total P number?

Um... P number? Do you mean the amount of Phosphorus in my food? If so, my food is pre-mixed and I don't know. I have asked a few times for more detailed information on the food I am getting, but sofar it hasn't materialised. I really need to get this information sorted out, else this free food is going to hinder instead of help me.

[jakester]

Right, phosphorus. That would be good to find out. They look great regardless.

[PhatJay]

Watered yesterday and fed today, so now I am on 1 day on 1 day off feeding. Will keep this up till the end of the week and see how they react.

I forgot to mention it in my log, but the last 5 days the smell from my plants decreased considerably, most notably, the unripe tomatoey smell that they give off when the lights go out. Today that smell returned.

[PhatJay]

Plant C (battery is 1.75" x 1")

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Plant B (battery is 1.75" x 1")

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[superskunk1]

Looking real nice jay keep up the good work :thumbsup:
They have more time to go and just from the pics they already are giving me the munchies :eat:

[bickeybammer]

Looking good JAY!! :thumbsup: