Blue Mystic Goes Volcanic & The Fun Gi

Up date - one week after potting up...


This week has been full of suprise's

Clones are not known for vigorous growth when compared to plants grown from seed ! & certianly had smaller plants at this stage in the past, the mycorrhizal fungi is kicking butt big time :cheertwo:

I do normally expect a slight delay in growth once potted up tho, kinda of expected really as plants need to settle in a tad to their new home... & yet still gained some 3 inches of new growth including lateral branch development.

I may have to get a bigger veg tent if i suspect to obtain vigorous growth, which may succeed present growth rate ?


Heres the girlies for inspection :thumb:

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So far only watered with tap water left to stand for 24hrs to clear chlorine as i'm playing it safe with the fungi stuff...

More than likely will commence with LST training in a weeks time.
 
Sneak preview - Not related to blue mystic goes volcanic...


Just turned 4 weeks into flowering, DLR light regime & biobizz nutrients with LST training.

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Normal defeciencys occuring as learnt from past grows of this strain... unlikely to prove any real problem :thumb:
 
nice fuzzy and thank you , your picture of the flowering plant took a small amount of panic out of my grow.
its 28days tomarrow in flower and its all I can do to keep the leaves green:)
 
nice fuzzy and thank you , your picture of the flowering plant took a small amount of panic out of my grow.
its 28days tomarrow in flower and its all I can do to keep the leaves green:)


Lol, pleased that ya liked the pic's :peace:

Its so bloody annoying these defeciencys & beginning to think its impossible to have a perfect green plant through out flowering !


But i shall keep trying :thumb:

Even tho i've grown this strain a few times now, ya can off set defeciencys a little... this was a radical increase in nutrients first time round but please bear in mind i use organic nutrients which is very hard to get nutrient burn from ! & took some time to off set progress of def.

I think the last journal farmyard manure 'n' chicken poop was reasonable successful to help curb defs, this also involved higher quanities of nutrients than normal... but suffered with a slight shift of defs than normal for a short period & yielded better than last grow.

But recent pics of sneak preview are off a soil mix of 25% farmyard manure 75% biobizz allmix & kind of getting same results from an undocumented grow def wise...


I'm still leaning towards soil ammendments for better over all plant health tho :thumb:



p.s - just like to mention that blue mystic has a flowering time of 7 to 9 weeks, i very rarely take it over 9 weeks & normally give up trying to curb on slaught of defs at the 5th week as by week 7 i start my flush for 2 weeks.
 
I hear you about the organic fixes, I have used ff tiger bloom but thats the most of the chemical nutes.
I have been adding kelp meal and worm castings to the soil to try and amend the situation.
Iknow it can take a week to show improvement but I got a little worried and your pick was right there:)
 
Well my main hope on this new grow is that the mycorrhizal fungi forms a symbiotic relationship with the plant roots, from what i understand of mycorrhizal is that it can increase nutrient uptake from this relationship by increasing root mass fungi/root area for greater absorbation.


This in theory provides addittional nutrients to the plant & hope that it may off set defeciencys in flowering, well i gotta get to that point to see what happens tho...

Must watch out for to much P - phosphorus tho as it may stunt fungi growth !

I believe there are two sides to the symbiotic relationship as from what i understand of mycorrhizal is that it may draw upon the carbohydrates/sugars stored in the plant itself.

So i've been watering once a week with a molasse/compost tea to help off set this & hopefully have a healthy balance for both fungi 'n' plant to enjoy :thumb:


We will see what happens tho...
 
Nice on the clones and updates on the flowering. Are you using Great White for the transplant?


Using this stuff :thumb:

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American brands can be tricky to get hold of in my own country.
 
Time for a minor repotting session.


Its been 11 days since cuttings where taken & roots showed on one cutting about 2 days ago, the heated propagator mat is certainly helping a lot with increased humidity & a faster/improved rooting performance of cuttings !

Cuttings where foliar feed with alg-a-mic for the first few days or so... and adjusted to fish mix & alg-a-mic foliar feed up till now at a diluted solution rate (very mild)

I'm very impressed with this & will not being going back to my old barbaric ways of cloning...

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These new tender young girlies have had a minor sprinkle with rootgrow which is mycorrhizal & ectomycorrhizal fungi granules, this should improve plant vigour/root system etc which may have addittional benifits, we will see how this go's.

Transplanted into a small 1/4 litre pot for early root development/veg with a mix of sphagnum moss compost mixed with horticultarul grit (cheaper than perlite) for a duration of about one week.

I would imagine i'll transplant into final soil mix in a weeks time...

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Back in the heated propagator & shall commence folair feeding once a day intill repotting time with the addittional cuttings may find a new home & if not, onto the compost heap for recycling plant waste.

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The bad news is that my improved soil mix has had a major fungus nat infestation, this is more than likely due to addittional organic matter content aka farmyard manure... ho hum

Currently being treated with nilnat... all house hold plants including spider plant/yucca/basil will be treated promtly to stop spread of these beasties.

Note - The fungus nat fly is not harmful to the plant but the larvae is, which does attack the roots of new young tender plants which may kill them in serve case's & not to much of a problem on established plants tho.

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Did you use any root hormones on these? 11day roots like these are great. I got 14 days. And I was reading your journal but didnt see what light you are using. May have missed it but can you answer those for me please?
 
Those cuttings where dipped in clonex rooting gel only & where placed in a heated propargator with a 16/8 light regime plus foliar feed every couple of days.


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The odd clone showed roots at day 9 with day 11 being potting up with a sprinkle of mycorrhizal fungi to 1/4l pots with the other 4 clones being well rooted by day 14 also :peace:


Light used is 125w gaint CFL 6500k, i use it for all my seeds/clones & vegging for a couple of months.

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Two weeks old since potting up & total of aprox 4 weeks since clones rooted.


Well i decided to start LST training a couple of days early which the girls stood at around 10 to 11 inch tall as i can not be dealing with to much vertical vigorous growth as it may hamper LSTing & a later stage with a more developed stem e.g not being as pliable...

None the less i was very gentle in my bending techinque :thumb:

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I would imagine i have another 4 to 5 weeks of veg aprox depending on how the flowering tent is going !


Minor Update of girls in flower not related to volcanic grow - orange pistils started showing a couple days after 4th week of flowering :Love:
 
Looking pretty good Fuzz. I keep seeing those types of pots. What exactly do they do for the plants? Whats the benefit in using them?

those are called airpots wiz. they are supposed to self prune the roots so you dont get root bound and also give extra o2 to the root system:)
 
Air Pot info...


The Air-Pot ™ is a recyclable, reusable plastic container that actively enhances the root system of plants. The Air-Pot ™ is suitable for use with a wide range of growing media and is used in passive or hydroponics systems.

Whether you choose to grow in soil or hydro, Air-Pot’s ™ allow your plants to develop a remarkable radial root system that simply cannot be matched in any other growing container.

The Air-Pot ™ is delivered to you as flat packed kit that assembles in seconds. After harvest, the Air-Pot is quickly removed from the root complex and can be stored flat until the next time it is needed.

The Air-Pot ™ is made from extra tough 100% re-cycled HDPE plastic and can be used again and again and again...

* Prevent root circling
* Increase root mass
* Improve nutrient uptake
* Improve oxygenation
* Reduce crop times
* Reduce transplant shock
* Faster growth rates
* Higher yields

The walls of the Air- Pot ™ are made up of inward pointing cones and open ended outward pointing cones. There are no flat surfaces on the inside of the container to deflect the roots and start the circling process.

The inward pointing cones direct the roots towards the open ended cones where, because the air density in the medium is too great, the root tips dehydrate and are “air-pruned”.

The plant responds to this "air-pruning" by sending out more roots to compensate for the loss. This very quickly leads to the entire volume of medium being filled with a vast number of highly active root tips and no unhealthy circling roots. The shear mass and efficiency of the root system increases the plants uptake by approximately 15% leading to accelerated growth and higher yields.

The porosity of the Air-Pot ™ also creates better conditions for bacterial activity which further increases the amount of nutrients available to the plant.

The raised base prevents plants from standing in water or on cold surfaces providing superior oxygenation and better conditions for growth.

Air-Pot™ freqently asked questions

Q: What is the best type of system to use with the Air-Pot™?
A: The most popular systems used with the Air-Pot™ are Top Fed Drip Irrigation systems, Flood & Drain and Passive Systems (hand watering).

Q: What types of growing medium can I use in the Air-Pot™?
A: The Air-Pot™ can be used with most types of growing media. Soil, Coco, Rockwool and Mapito are all good choices for Drip Irrigation or hand watering and Expanded Clay Pebbles are most commonly used in Flood & Drain systems.

Q: Will the growing medium fall through the bottom of the Air-Pot™?
A: The ‘Hydro Edition’ Air-Pot™ has a special Grid Base that is designed to prevent medium loss whilst still allowing maximum aeration around the base. Growing media such as soil will form a ‘bridge’ over this base and not fall through. If you are using an extra fine growing medium you can add a layer of spreader matt, or Grow Cubes in the base if necessary.

Q: Should the Air-Pot™ be used inside a normal container?
A: No. The Air-Pot™ is a free standing unit that is used instead of a normal container.

Q: Will the light damage the plants roots?
A: No. The roots are air pruned before they emerge from the Air-Pot™.

Q: Is the Air-Pot™ reusable?
A: Yes. The Air-Pot™ is made from an extremely tough, recycled plastic that can be used again and again. After you have finished growing, simply unscrew the fixing and unwrap the Air-Pot™ from around the medium. The Air-Pot™ will come away cleanly and easily. The Air-Pot™ can be stored flat until the next time it is needed.

Q: How frequently should I water my plants in Air-Pots™?
A: One of the major advantages of growing in Air-Pots™ is the increased root activity leads to a substantial increase in the plant’s demand for water and nutrient. This increased uptake allows plants to grow faster and more vigorously, reducing production time and increasing yields. Extensive field trials have shown an average increase in uptake of 15%. Hydroponics growers using Flood &Drain systems may need to add extra watering cycles per day to keep up with the plants increased demand. Growers using Drip Irrigation systems will benefit from using a ‘pulse irrigation’ technique rather than a single large watering per day. If you are hand watering, daily watering will be fine but we would recommend automatic feeding if you intend leaving your plants for extended periods.

Q: What size Air-Pot™ should I use?
A: Commercial growers using soil and coco fibre have found they are able to maintain the same level of productivity using an Air-Pot™ that is 30% lower in volume than their standard containers. This saves on medium and allows a higher number of plants to be grown, which further increase productivity, see our size guide for more info.


Here is a suggested guide to help you choose the right sized Air-Pot™...



1 litre
Used to grow rooted seedling or clones. It produces an extremely hardy young plant with a root structure that allows it to transplant much more effectively into larger pots
* Dimensions: Diameter = 100mm Height = 145mm Volume =1.02ltrs

3 litre
Mainly used in intensive hydroponic or coco systems. Plants can be grown up to 60cm tall
* Dimensions: Diameter = 150mm Height = 235mm Volume =3.01ltrs

6 litre
These can be used for full term growth and bloom where space is an issue. They can also be used to keep mother plants when space is limited. Plants can be grown up to 90cm tall
* Dimensions: Diameter = 195mm Height = 280mm Volume =6ltrs (Fits Wilma 4 & 8 Pot System)

10 litre
These are the most popular with soil growers. Plants can be grown up to 100cm. They are also used as long term containers for mother plants
* Dimensions: Diameter = 230mm Height = 320mm Volume =10ltrs

15 litre
These are popular with soil growers who prefer a larger plant. Plants can be grown up to 120cm. They are also used as long term containers for mother plants
* Dimensions: Diameter = 270mm Height = 330mm Volume =15ltrs

20 litre
These are used when the grower has plenty of space. Plants can be grown up to 200cm. They are also a popular choice for outdoor growing
* Dimensions: Diameter = 312mm Height = 315mm Volume =19.5ltrs
 
Thanks for this Fuzz, I may have to get these. Any good place to order from?


Depends on where one is based in the world & may involve an over sea's order ?

A good old fashion google search may turn up results tho... but failing that i'll PM you the link to the site.
 
YAY let the air-pot army grow! This is my first grow with them and so far they rock! I use the green bottom "3 gallon" ones right now . You guys can check my grow out if ya want, I'm gonna update tonight too! Nice looking grow as usuall fuzzy! I would Rep you if I knew how/could lol.....:high-five:

Air pots are pretty cool, i've seen an increasing number of growers using them over the last year here at :420:


Cheers for the nice comments :Love:
 
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