Well, it's been quite some time since I had the above issue and I thought I'd give an update...

I??m still using the same setup as stated in my first post, using only Pro-Mix BX with no additions as the growing medium, and just changed the nutrient program.

The last grow (after the one I wrote about above, which turned out OK) I changed the feeding nutrients as per recommendations, via dilution to ¼ strength. I couldn??t return any of the unopened nutrients, and since most containers had been open anyways I figured I'd keep and still use them. Therefore, to dilute, I'd mix up 1 gallon of full strength then divide it into 4 gallons.

Because there wasn??t as much Pro-Grow base nutrient, the water leaves turned premature yellow as the plants grew larger. I believe it was because they got too little nitrogen. The tops still looked good, the aroma was better than before, and the final product was much more palatable.

For the current grow, to help the water leaves stay healthy, I??m making sure the base nutrient is at full strength. Therefore for 4 gallons, I??ll start with 1 gallon of water and add 4x of Pro-Grow, then add in the remaining adjuncts as per the recommended 1 gallon strength on their labels. Then I'll split that 1 gallon into 4 gallons?making sure the base nutrients are at full strength, and the rest at 1/4 diluted concentration.

I've been watching the trichomes and they don't start turning milky until >10-11 weeks. I've noticed this on all grows. Therefore I've been flowering for 12-13 weeks, but still have yet to see very many amber trichs. I must be doing something right though, because this stuff "takes me to the next level"...I mean it.

The last grow I tried the Scrog method, and WOW it worked very well in my low-headroom space. I will soon try only 2 plants and veg longer since I??m only doing this for myself.

Now I simply need to get the curing process worked out. I found out this winter that the dry air sure can speed up the drying process, thereby virtually eliminating any chance of curing.

I know it can probably be better, but I??m now at least happy and satisfied. :thumbsup:

Scruggs