• IM BACK! Hey, buddy hope all is well with you and yours. Why is it as you get older that returning from a vacation requires a week to recover? I came home to a a plant that had more colas than Coke a cola (ok 4 real nice ones with some good solid sized nugs) with about 3 weeks left, my water control (which I learned from a certain 420er) has made a huge difference I'm going to update my journals between today and tomorrow when I do maybe if you have some time and you don't mind you can read and advise.
    Have a great day
    Dennis:thumb: *** GRATZ ON THE 420 PHOTO YOU DID, WIN RIGHT? u_d_man
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    Glad you had a good trip. :thumb:
    Nice to be home though usually,
    Yes Howie won, not me.
    Worlds fastest photo bomb.
    He is actually running full speed through the pic:rofl:
    Talk soon my friend.
    Good morning @7thSense hope you are well today my friend.
    What about something like vanilla extract.
    A couple drops should hide the bad taste and keep the integrity.
    What do you think?

    Stay safe
    Bill
    Bill284
    Bill284
    Cool very interesting.
    There was a gentleman on here yesterday making rso, interesting process he had.
    Did you see his thread?
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    no, where is it please?
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    7thSense
    Hey Bill, hope your growing world is rockin? Ok so I have up against an interesting scenario worth some advice. So with the secondary flowering cycle of the pure Indica strain (second generation) we are into the 15th day of flower as the pics will show. What seems to be happening is I'm getting lots of quickly maturing popcorn buds on elongated branches after the stretch and not the usual densely clustered buds and colas i harvested from the first wave of flower. I'm wondering as my pot in which this plant is finishing up in is just too small and as the plant is completely root bound and has no where else to uptake any nutrients that i give her she just can't seem to bloom properly. Looking at the pot should I top dress with a mixture of soil, perlite and a small amount of compost to the brim to stimulate the mico organisms in the new medium to nourish the normal 4-5 weeks of the flowering cycle?
    Is there something else I can do to increase my yield and blow out my buds a little more even though they are already maturing as you can see from the colors and the terpene profile? I really don't want to give her anymore Canna Flores (40mil to 20lit water) as usual as I don't want to burn the canopy which is pretty close now to the GSC ES180. Right now I'm feeding her just plain water. I also noticed that my PH is quite alkaline at the moment and fluctuating around 7.2+. I have also reduced the light intensity on the ES180 to around 35% lumens. What do you think bro?
    Bill, so I have come to the conclusion that this 2nd generation Indica strain that I am now doing my secondary harvest on after I flipped them back into veg 5 weeks ago. The trichomes on these denser and smaller tight knit buds are just perky as you can get. One draw of a straight blunt and you can swim in higher flow with all around you for a good 90mins before a top us is required. The Terpene profile on this Indica strain is really stable and gets better as the buds cure in Mason jars in a well ventilated area. So...I have decided to make a CBD/THC hybrid Tincture to make available to those who are suffering mental stress and insomnia due to the spamdemic and its after shock emotional toxicity. Now I have made Tinctures before but I cannot get away from the nasty taste of the alcohol infused buds even though they have been plunged and well strained with cheese cloth. So what can you do to keep the integrity of the organic supplement while changing the taste to make it more palatable. I know some additives will affect the potency of the Tincture. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Hope your having an aweso0me 22 / 2022 (auspicious day for our species)
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    Anyone got any ideas?
    Bill284
    Bill284
    Hey @7thSense hope you are well my friend.
    I'm afraid iv lost track of the dates of the question. :Namaste:
    I missed it I think.
    If you post in my purple pics thread I won't miss anything.
    But ratios are not my Forte.
    @FelipeBlu is a wiz at mathematics for nutrients I wonder if he could help with the mat here.
    Hey Felipe are you able to help?
    Thanks so much.
    FelipeBlu
    FelipeBlu
    I really only have a good handle on nutrients for growing cannabis. This is definitely out of my lane.
    Bill, got a question on LED lights. I bought a grow tent AC Tent so considering I been out of service for the Last 4 years, and I read here on the forum the post on LED lights and noticed "bad reputation sellers" and such. What could you suggest on a 3x3 grow tent light that will give me some use and not burn out. AC tent only has a 2x2 in stock.
    Buds Buddy
    Buds Buddy
    Hi Slipdog ! I would personally go with a Mars Hydro TSW 2000 for a 3x3 tent. I've owned at least 20 lights & found this to be one of the best. Even their newer FC 3000 Bar light isn't as good as the TSW 2000. None of my other lights have produced a bigger harvest than the TSW 2000. I pulled at least 8 oz. per plant with those. Some of my lights were over $1000 each & still didn't out do the TSW 2000.
    Just my opinion of course. I'm sure Bill will be along shortly with his reply. He's a great guy & grower.
    Teddy Edwards
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    Bill284
    Bill284
    Good morning @Slipdog01 hope your having a good day.
    Teddy has a good point, always support our sponsors thanks Teddy.
    And Buds Buddy has experience with that light and they are a sponsor so that's an excellent option.
    I'm a big fan of @ViparSpectra personally great products and service, excellent prices.
    The p 2000 or p 2500 would be great in a 3x3 and they will give you a discount.
    Three good choices there Amigo, check them out see what you think.

    Stay safe
    Bill
    Hey @kikikopa hope your having a good day.
    I see @Backyardigan jumped in to help, thank you very much.
    Probably just preflowers as mentioned.
    What do you have your lights set too 18/6?
    As long as your girls are not getting 12 hrs of continuous darkness they will stay in Vegetative Stage.
    They won't go to full flower until you change your light schedule, 12/12

    Once you change it it's imperative the don't get any light while they are sleeping.
    So make sure there aren't any light leeks.
    We are always around any time you have a question don't hesitate to reach out.

    Stay safe
    Bill
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    kikikopa
    Thank you Bill. This issue I'm having now has reminded me of a question that I've been meaning to ask regarding the flip to the flowering stage. Based on your reply to my current issue, I think I may have answered it but would like to confirm.

    So my question is:
    After you make the flip to flowering by exposing the ladies to 12 hours of total darkness, and at the point where you can see the pistils starting to develop; do you still need to continue to restrict the amount of light that they receive and if so, for how long?
    Bill284
    Bill284
    Your going to mainly grow outside?
    Your in the southern hemisphere I take it?
    What happens is when the plants get no light they start to produce a chemical inside. Can't remember the name.
    It 12 hrs to build up enough of this chemical to make them flower.
    As soon as you turn on the lights that chemical dissapears .
    So it takes another 12 hrs darkness to build it up again.
    If your outside she can do the same thing as long as she only gets sun for 12 hrs or less.
    Outside it isn't as vital but inside they need 12 complete darkness, right until your ready to harvest.
    So
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    Inside 12 hrs complete darkness no light what so ever for full length of flowering.
    Outside no more than 12 hrs sunlight for duration of flowering.
    Hope that helps.

    Stay safe
    Bill
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    kikikopa
    Thanks again Bill. Yes, I grow mainly outdoors but in pots. After seeing Jon's 39 day wonder I have resolved to step up my game so I do plan on getting a light but that won't be for a lil' bit. What I have done in previous grows is put the pots in a total dark environment for the 12 hours minimum to flip the switch. What I wasn't sure about was how long I had to keep putting them into that totally dark environment after they've started showing pistils. Up until now and just to be safe, I've been putting them in the totally dark environment almost all the way up to harvest.
    Greetings Bill. I have a question for you sir that I hope you can help me with. It looks like I accidentally flipped the switch on my 33 day photo as I see pistils at the top. Another one of those sinking feeling in your gut moments when all I could say was what have I done now!

    So my question is whether I can save the plant by reversing the flip or is it now permanently locked into flowering mode? Any advice you can offer Bill will me most appreciated.
    yo bill whats up?
    Bill284
    Bill284
    Hey how are you my friend.
    Just not feeling great today had a afternoon nap.
    How is your grow going?
    hello bill,is it ok to message you
    Hey,can you please help me?
    Bill284
    Bill284
    Don't be sorry this dam board always confuses me.
    I just wanted to make sure you didn't think I ignored your post.
    I don't even know if I talked to you when you posted is all.
    I hope you are well.
    Your ladies look fantastic.
    Bill
    Joshualuck
    Joshualuck
    It's all good man I'm not sure either I've been working so much almost 80 hours a week with my new business and all man so. I still got time to mess with my girls in the evening cuz I changed my light schedule from during the day to running at night because the heat but all in all everything's going good man thank you
    Bill284
    Bill284
    Hope the new business doesn't wear you out.
    I worked dawn til dusk 7 days a week for 30 years.
    It caught up to me and I regret it now.
    Take some time for yourself so you don't burn out.
    That being said I understand your situation.
    Hope it takes off for you and you make a fortune.
    Bill
    Whats good @Bill284 , hope your good gromie.

    Currently on day 3 of flush In coco 70/30 perlite mix. Trichs about 70/ 30 cloudy.

    How do you think they look for my first go?

    8 x Green Crack Punch.

    420 in house post ✌❤

    Day 3 of Flush
    Bill284
    Bill284
    hey @dankopi hope you are well.
    I think I missed your message but im not sure.
    I don't use this board and constantly miss messages.
    I'm so sorry if I missed yours. I really apologize if I did.
    I'm so illiterate with this sort of thing I don't even know how to check.
    Take care my friend.
    Bill
    Whats up my Canadian friend!
    I had a quick question for you sensei

    I Transplanted my plant recently, and I’m afraid that I shocked it.
    It’s growing leaves from the Stem of the First 2 true leaves.

    the second set of leaves one has 4 fingers and the other has 5.
    This on day 9

    ( I transplanted cause it got to big for the solo cups )

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    You think it can show it’s sex that fast? Bummed out man
    Bill284
    Bill284
    sorry I'm late don't fret she is young and alive .
    Water and feed her properly and she will grow out fine.
    Your doing good don't worry. @Atizando420
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    she will show sex soon.
    Bill
    Hi Bill, I hope you can help me. I'm looking for a light for vegging 5-6 plants. Is the viparspectra p1000 suitable do you think? The space is 2x4x3. Thanks
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    Hello my friend @Lone stoner how are you doing.
    Can you go to my Gorilla glue thread. I'll show you there.
    Gorilla Glue topped at 10 days old in my signature.
    Hi bill284, so I have a question I’m hoping you can help me with. My 2 week veg clone has a cotyledon leaf, I’m worried it’s a sign that it’s a hermitie any thoughts........not sure hot to post a pic to your thread so I added it to my album. Thanks ps. Congrats on member of the month!
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    Thank you.
    I'll go have a look now.
    Bill284
    Bill284
    I don't use soil my friend sorry. Coco.
    But Bob Brown does organic soil and im sure he just posted a recipe on his thread.
    As far as natural nutrients teas are good also and NuttyProfessor is a master and has all the explanations in his thread.
    If your in soil most growers let soil dry in between watering. Your girl will start to droop then water her.
    If your in soil you should be fine with out ph,ing.
    I soak seeds in bottled water 18 hrs then damp paper towel till tails pop out. Then 1/2" deep tail down in mild soil for you.
    Keep damp not wet. Check my threads any other questions just go to purple pics ask there. Sorry I missed this question. @EmilNarco88
    Bill
    Hello Bill, I see that you're a very experienced and respected member on the site, you are member of the month! Congratulations Bill. I am planning on growing an Autoflower Outdoors in a Pot, I want to start in a small solo cup so it can form a nice root system and then replant in a bigger pot. This is my first time growing cannabis and I would like for you to help me in the process :). If not, that is perfectly fine and all i ask is that you point me in the right direction.

    I have done some research and I have already ordered some autoflower seeds from a seedbank. I don't know a lot and that is why I am here, to learn. My main concerns are what soil to use, can i make my own organic fertilizer that will be supplied with all the Nutrients my beautiful plant will need, How often do Water my plant? And do i really need to check the PH of my water? I plan on using Glass bottled mineral water from the store. How do i germinate my seed? I heard that the paper towel method is a no-no. And when planting how deep do i plant?

    Thank you Bill :)
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    I'm so sorry I missed this message @EmilNarco88
    Give me a minute ill answer.
    Bill284
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    @EmilNarco88 I'm so far behind i don't even know if I answered this...
    Have you got your seeds yet? If you go to my purple pics thread and post there. I can help .
    I'm so so sorry I lost track.
    Bill
    Hi Bill.I have a question that is racking my brain.I keep hearing how moving or transplanting an autoflower is a no no ..Now I know I have plenty of trial an error but I was wondering,so that I don't have to transplant it.Should I get my 5gallon filled and ready to go,dig out an area and fill it with the seedling mix I planned on useing'then plant the seed it that so it naturally grows from the seedling mix to the grow medium without getting stressed.Any help on this would be great.
    Bill284
    Bill284
    Personally I don't get any stress when replanting. I don't grow autos so its not a recommendation I'm going to give you from experience. I use uppotting to build a root ball. If you don't have a lot of experience watering a baby in a big pot you will have problems. If you are gentle its no problem uppotting autos imo. Lots of people do it with no ill effects.
    If it were me I'd start in an appropriate pot then move up.
    MarcoD1984
    MarcoD1984
    Excellent..thank you
    Hey Bill saw your thread on topping those gg cuts before 10 days. Didn't know anyone else did that. I do the same thing fim or top before going in the cube or plug so I top day 1 noticed more rigorous root growth and faster rooting on some strains and see roots in 6 days sometimes.
    Here's some of mine at 14 days at work. Moral of the story it's a great technique to use and makes for some really bush girls from the start.
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