Not really seeing Ca def - looks like mostly Mg def with some possible K def thrown in. I would add some Epsom (start with 1g/gal).
1st Grow: Jumping Into The Deep End, DWC
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Thank you @Rexer and @FelipeBlu Alice has never been above 85% of the AN recommended feeding. Everything I have read indicates that I should reduce nutrients when nearing the end. Is that only in the last week? Even if the ppm is not dropping significantly do you think they are underfed? I will add Epsom with their feeding tomorrow. Do you think I should change the nutrient level as well?
The plant will naturally stop/slow taking up nutrients when it's life cycle is ending. Just follow your PPM and EC readings and taper off accordingly.
You'll see the bud swell, and pistils all or mostly browned. Around that point you want to keep an eye on trichomes.
I feed right till chop.
Hope that helps
Yes, you can reduce nutrients the last week, but as long as they are drinking heartily, they should be well-fed. They probably only need the Epsom - that will increase EC a bit - no real need to increase the other components.
Rex is on it!
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That helps a lot. I will keep them where they are (+Epsom) until I see them start to taper off on their own. Thank you both very much.
Thanks Rexer. It is easy for me to see all the mistakes I made and miss the fact that this is my first grow, and they are beautiful plants. I just went down and sat with them for a while; the smell is fantastic. Thanks again for all of your help with this grow.
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Date: 12/21/21 - Day 61 of flower
Strains - 420 Hindu Kush and White Widow - All fem and photo.
Light setting and height - 400w LED Set at 100% @ 12 inches
Lux - 65000
Medium - DWC with Hydroton in 6" netpot in 5gal bucket
Nutrients - AN pH Perfect 3part
Water - Carbon-filtered well water (100ppm)
Grow space - 48x48x80 tent in basement
Extraction - 6" Variable Speed Extraction fan
Temp & Humidity
Govee made an update to their software - it now shows VPD! Right now, the bluetooth hygrometers are showing VPD but the wi-fi are not. Hopefully, Govee will load an update for the wi-fi soon.
Temps are trending lower outside and in the basement. I'm keeping the humidity very low in the last couple weeks of this grow which has pushed the VPD high. However, I worry much more about PM or bud rot than I do about the VPD at this point.
Alice and Demeter got new buckets, with .27 g/L Epsom salt. They really needed it too. The old bucket was very light, almost clear, and the pH was below 5. Everyone has a fairly fresh bucket now and the plants are still going strong.
When I flipped to flower, I did some defoliation. Not nearly enough. I started lollipopping Alice, but then lost my nerve. So, Alice is about 1/2 cleaned up, and the rest were left to go wild. And go wild they did. I will have a lot to clean up at harvest.
Since these plants are so dense and packed, it is hard to see anything below the top buds. Those top buds are looking great, but I can't wait to clean up some of the fan leaves and see what they look like. Here is one of Lorraine's outside buds.
I like the looks of that! Still another week or two? Now where did I put my patience???
Happy Growing.
Strains - 420 Hindu Kush and White Widow - All fem and photo.
Light setting and height - 400w LED Set at 100% @ 12 inches
Lux - 65000
Medium - DWC with Hydroton in 6" netpot in 5gal bucket
Nutrients - AN pH Perfect 3part
Water - Carbon-filtered well water (100ppm)
Grow space - 48x48x80 tent in basement
Extraction - 6" Variable Speed Extraction fan
Temp & Humidity
Govee made an update to their software - it now shows VPD! Right now, the bluetooth hygrometers are showing VPD but the wi-fi are not. Hopefully, Govee will load an update for the wi-fi soon.
Temps are trending lower outside and in the basement. I'm keeping the humidity very low in the last couple weeks of this grow which has pushed the VPD high. However, I worry much more about PM or bud rot than I do about the VPD at this point.
Alice and Demeter got new buckets, with .27 g/L Epsom salt. They really needed it too. The old bucket was very light, almost clear, and the pH was below 5. Everyone has a fairly fresh bucket now and the plants are still going strong.
When I flipped to flower, I did some defoliation. Not nearly enough. I started lollipopping Alice, but then lost my nerve. So, Alice is about 1/2 cleaned up, and the rest were left to go wild. And go wild they did. I will have a lot to clean up at harvest.
Since these plants are so dense and packed, it is hard to see anything below the top buds. Those top buds are looking great, but I can't wait to clean up some of the fan leaves and see what they look like. Here is one of Lorraine's outside buds.
I like the looks of that! Still another week or two? Now where did I put my patience???
Happy Growing.
cjsbabygirl313
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Odd - mine’s a Bluetooth one, but there’s no software update
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I am not sure when it updated. I just noticed it on the screen yesterday. Hopefully, it is being rolled out to all of their hygrometers soon.Odd - mine’s a Bluetooth one, but there’s no software update
cjsbabygirl313
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I hope so!!!
Be careful letting the pH go that low - you could experience micronutrient toxicity.
That bud in the last photo!
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Thanks @FelipeBlu I was surprised that the pH got that low that quickly. It was fine, going slightly lower, then it crashed. The new solution went in at 6.1 and should trend slowly lower. I am keeping an eye on it, though.
That last bud has me
and is definitely testing my patience!
Happy Growing.
That last bud has me
and is definitely testing my patience! Happy Growing.
Lookin great LKABudman, and I agree that bud looks delish!
That's pretty sweet it does the VPD as well!
Judging from the photo showing the pistils, definitely a week or two
That's pretty sweet it does the VPD as well!
Judging from the photo showing the pistils, definitely a week or two
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@Rexer Thanks.
I agree, it looks like a couple of weeks. Kini, one of the Hindu Kush, looks the closest to me right now. She has more orange pistils and they are starting to crinkle in a bit. Of course, that is also the plant my wife is tending, and she love to touch her baby. Lorraine, the other kush, looks the furthest away. The white widows are in between. Trust me, I am checking them on a daily basis
I was hoping to be able to harvest next week, as I am off work. However, they will be ready when they are ready...
I agree, it looks like a couple of weeks. Kini, one of the Hindu Kush, looks the closest to me right now. She has more orange pistils and they are starting to crinkle in a bit. Of course, that is also the plant my wife is tending, and she love to touch her baby. Lorraine, the other kush, looks the furthest away. The white widows are in between. Trust me, I am checking them on a daily basis
I was hoping to be able to harvest next week, as I am off work. However, they will be ready when they are ready...
Oh I'd be surprised if you weren't checking every night@Rexer Thanks.
I agree, it looks like a couple of weeks. Kini, one of the Hindu Kush, looks the closest to me right now. She has more orange pistils and they are starting to crinkle in a bit. Of course, that is also the plant my wife is tending, and she love to touch her baby. Lorraine, the other kush, looks the furthest away. The white widows are in between. Trust me, I am checking them on a daily basis
Don't worry, I'm sure they'll be ready the night before going back to work, as things usually work out that way
For a first grow, and hydroponic grow at that, you otta be proud of what you've done
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Oh, I am proud of this first grow. My initial goal was to learn as much as possible and to try to get at least one of the plants to harvest. Now it looks like I will be taking all four plants to harvest. And a decent harvest! Best of all, I have learned a ton and had a blast. Thanks to you and all the forum members that have helped out and encouraged me through this grow. Now, to take all this new knowledge on to the next grow 
And the next...
Happy Growing.
And the next...Happy Growing.
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Date: 12/22/21 - Day 62 of flower
Strains - 420 Hindu Kush and White Widow - All fem and photo.
Light setting and height - 400w LED Set at 100% @ 12 inches
Lux - 65000
Medium - DWC with Hydroton in 6" netpot in 5gal bucket
Nutrients - AN pH Perfect 3part
Water - Carbon-filtered well water (100ppm)
Grow space - 48x48x80 tent in basement
It has been a while since I have taken pictures of the individual plants so I took a few last night. Kini is looking the closest, but it still looks like a week or two...
Happy Growing.
Strains - 420 Hindu Kush and White Widow - All fem and photo.
Light setting and height - 400w LED Set at 100% @ 12 inches
Lux - 65000
Medium - DWC with Hydroton in 6" netpot in 5gal bucket
Nutrients - AN pH Perfect 3part
Water - Carbon-filtered well water (100ppm)
Grow space - 48x48x80 tent in basement
It has been a while since I have taken pictures of the individual plants so I took a few last night. Kini is looking the closest, but it still looks like a week or two...
Happy Growing.
PlanetJ
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Those look stunning! The only thing that has me worried is you naming them, and then later murdering them and burning them to a crisp. It becomes different when you name them 
Lorraine is certainly putting on some holiday weight!