Re: Catman's Autoflowering LED Closet Grow - White Widow and Pineapple Express
Those are fantastic looking plants sir. +reps!
Those are fantastic looking plants sir. +reps!
Catman's Autoflowering LED Closet Grow - White Widow & Pineapple Express
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Obi Wan
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Re: Catman's Autoflowering LED Closet Grow - White Widow and Pineapple Express
I am from the conservative side of the growing technique fence when it comes to autos but my limited knowledge could already be outdated as things change so fast these days.
Like you, I'm also quickly closing in on maximum height limitations and although my current grow is a photosensitive strain we share a common concern. Backbuilding may be an option for a little height control later in the grow cycle. I have two plants with very a similar phenotype. They could almost be clones. I may do some backbuilding this grow and leave the one plant as a control.
LA's Quick Guide To Simple Backbuilding Technique For Buds!
You will get the gist of it in the very first post
The height saved will be minimal at best in the grand scope of things. However, one inch of space needed is a lot when you have zero and the sum of a lot of little actions is often greater and more stable than that of one big action.
Take care,
/Obi Wan
I am from the conservative side of the growing technique fence when it comes to autos but my limited knowledge could already be outdated as things change so fast these days.
Like you, I'm also quickly closing in on maximum height limitations and although my current grow is a photosensitive strain we share a common concern. Backbuilding may be an option for a little height control later in the grow cycle. I have two plants with very a similar phenotype. They could almost be clones. I may do some backbuilding this grow and leave the one plant as a control.
LA's Quick Guide To Simple Backbuilding Technique For Buds!
You will get the gist of it in the very first post
The height saved will be minimal at best in the grand scope of things. However, one inch of space needed is a lot when you have zero and the sum of a lot of little actions is often greater and more stable than that of one big action.
Take care,
/Obi Wan
Seraphim
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Re: Catman's Autoflowering LED Closet Grow - White Widow and Pineapple Express
Catman,
You posted this on my journal and I meant to ask you want you meant by it:
"....I kind-of forgot about the harvesting part... (?) "
is this still the case? What do you mean by this?
Catman,
You posted this on my journal and I meant to ask you want you meant by it:
"....I kind-of forgot about the harvesting part... (?) "
is this still the case? What do you mean by this?
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Catman12
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Re: Catman's Autoflowering LED Closet Grow - White Widow and Pineapple Express
Thanks you Sphnx!
I think I saw a video on back budding once, I'll check this out - Thanks Obi.
My first thought is "me + scissors + plant = tragedy" but you never know...
Hey Seraphim - It's true. I have been so caught up in the grow process that I've forgotten that there are a lot of steps and skill sets to harvesting/curing cannabis. Before I ever started growing I read some things about it, so I do know it is a process with specific steps...Did I see you posted something about harvesting?
I'm going to need to travel back to your journal...
Thanks you Sphnx!
I am from the conservative side of the growing technique fence when it comes to autos but my limited knowledge could already be outdated as things change so fast these days.
Like you, I'm also quickly closing in on maximum height limitations and although my current grow is a photosensitive strain we share a common concern. Backbuilding may be an option for a little height control later in the grow cycle. I have two plants with very a similar phenotype. They could almost be clones. I may do some backbuilding this grow and leave the one plant as a control.
LA's Quick Guide To Simple Backbuilding Technique For Buds!
You will get the gist of it in the very first post
The height saved will be minimal at best in the grand scope of things. However, one inch of space needed is a lot when you have zero and the sum of a lot of little actions is often greater and more stable than that of one big action.
Take care,
/Obi Wan
I think I saw a video on back budding once, I'll check this out - Thanks Obi.
My first thought is "me + scissors + plant = tragedy" but you never know...
Hey Seraphim - It's true. I have been so caught up in the grow process that I've forgotten that there are a lot of steps and skill sets to harvesting/curing cannabis. Before I ever started growing I read some things about it, so I do know it is a process with specific steps...Did I see you posted something about harvesting?
I'm going to need to travel back to your journal...
Seraphim
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Re: Catman's Autoflowering LED Closet Grow - White Widow and Pineapple Express
OK But if you don't find an answer just post your question here and we can discuss.
OK But if you don't find an answer just post your question here and we can discuss.
Budworshipper
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Re: Catman's Autoflowering LED Closet Grow - White Widow and Pineapple Express
Thats not good... Ive got a siberian husky, he molts like hell...
Have had a few hairs on me bud myself
I pull my girlfriend's dyed hair off my buds all the time. She sheds like a husky. But who am I to say that, so do I. I just keep my hair up lol
Thats not good... Ive got a siberian husky, he molts like hell...
Have had a few hairs on me bud myself
Budworshipper
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Re: Catman's Autoflowering LED Closet Grow - White Widow and Pineapple Express
Your girls are looking great catman.,
On the question of running out of room.. My last auto was subjected to LST. I bent the main over big time, then more braches developed off of that.. She did have a bit of a strop for a few days after, but after the strop/new branch grow time... She was off again like the clappers..
I gently manipulated the stem the night before...did it on supple stem. Thick stems can break...
I tied her down using wool.
It seems that the autos are no longer as fragile as they used to be..
Each strain is different of course. Its entirely your own choice, my friend... It should be fine..
If you do go for it, dont go mad.. Just try a little bend.. I know its scary first time round, but im sure you are more than capable..
Have a good read. See what others have done...
I removed fan leaves too... Only to open up budsites.. I wouldnt strip any off after LST, for at least a week.. 2 periods of stress so close together, would not be a good idea... Just my opinion, not gospel...
Anyway my friend, its going brilliantly, long may it continue
Your girls are looking great catman.,
On the question of running out of room.. My last auto was subjected to LST. I bent the main over big time, then more braches developed off of that.. She did have a bit of a strop for a few days after, but after the strop/new branch grow time... She was off again like the clappers..
I gently manipulated the stem the night before...did it on supple stem. Thick stems can break...
I tied her down using wool.
It seems that the autos are no longer as fragile as they used to be..
Each strain is different of course. Its entirely your own choice, my friend... It should be fine..
If you do go for it, dont go mad.. Just try a little bend.. I know its scary first time round, but im sure you are more than capable..
Have a good read. See what others have done...
I removed fan leaves too... Only to open up budsites.. I wouldnt strip any off after LST, for at least a week.. 2 periods of stress so close together, would not be a good idea... Just my opinion, not gospel...
Anyway my friend, its going brilliantly, long may it continue
TassieDevil
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Re: Catman's Autoflowering LED Closet Grow - White Widow and Pineapple Express
Hey mate, the girls are looking great!
+1 Budworshipper:
I agree.
The bending I do in stages.
1. Tie up and tie off: Stockings work for me. Knot the anchor point loop around the branch and back to the tie point on the rim/wall/whatever.
2. Start the bend and tie off. I use a slip knot at the tie off end...this way I can tighten a bit at a time... Then apply a little bend...just enough to start the move...not the whole bend.
3. Go and have a couple!
4. Come back and tension a little. Tie off. Repeat.!
If I'm nervy about a branch, it gives time for the branch to 'bend' or 'adjust' itself slowly rather than me taking the branch all the way and risk a 'snap'...
what i do. down to 1 finger typing.
Hey mate, the girls are looking great!
+1 Budworshipper:
I agree.
The bending I do in stages.
1. Tie up and tie off: Stockings work for me. Knot the anchor point loop around the branch and back to the tie point on the rim/wall/whatever.
2. Start the bend and tie off. I use a slip knot at the tie off end...this way I can tighten a bit at a time... Then apply a little bend...just enough to start the move...not the whole bend.
3. Go and have a couple!
4. Come back and tension a little. Tie off. Repeat.!
If I'm nervy about a branch, it gives time for the branch to 'bend' or 'adjust' itself slowly rather than me taking the branch all the way and risk a 'snap'...
what i do. down to 1 finger typing.
Budworshipper
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Re: Catman's Autoflowering LED Closet Grow - White Widow and Pineapple Express
Thankya tassie devil.... Your method is very similar to mine.... I used wool coz of the natural flex, much like you.. Alot gentler approach.
Hey mate, the girls are looking great!
+1 Budworshipper:
I agree.
The bending I do in stages.
1. Tie up and tie off: Stockings work for me. Knot the anchor point loop around the branch and back to the tie point on the rim/wall/whatever.
2. Start the bend and tie off. I use a slip knot at the tie off end...this way I can tighten a bit at a time... Then apply a little bend...just enough to start the move...not the whole bend.
3. Go and have a couple!
4. Come back and tension a little. Tie off. Repeat.!
If I'm nervy about a branch, it gives time for the branch to 'bend' or 'adjust' itself slowly rather than me taking the branch all the way and risk a 'snap'...
what i do. down to 1 finger typing.
Thankya tassie devil.... Your method is very similar to mine.... I used wool coz of the natural flex, much like you.. Alot gentler approach.
Colesdad
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Re: Catman's Autoflowering LED Closet Grow - White Widow and Pineapple Express
How high are you keeping your lights now?
How high are you keeping your lights now?
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Catman12
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Re: Catman's Autoflowering LED Closet Grow - White Widow and Pineapple Express
Hey Colesdad! I need to raise Ada's light - thanks for getting me to measure!
Grace's top is at 18" and the rest of her is at 20" from the light. Ada is at 15" - She doesn't seem to mind a bit, but I probably should put it back to at least 17" where she was...for some reason she likes the light more.
Hey Colesdad! I need to raise Ada's light - thanks for getting me to measure!
Grace's top is at 18" and the rest of her is at 20" from the light. Ada is at 15" - She doesn't seem to mind a bit, but I probably should put it back to at least 17" where she was...for some reason she likes the light more.
Re: Catman's Autoflowering LED Closet Grow - White Widow and Pineapple Express
Beautiful! Look at the preflowers! Great job man much love!
Beautiful! Look at the preflowers! Great job man much love!
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Catman12
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Re: Catman's Autoflowering LED Closet Grow - White Widow and Pineapple Express
Thanks Guys - I appreciate the great detailed how-to's a lot. I have a photo update that doesn't really show off the plants very well...but I untied the LST twine on Grace and she has maintained her good shape for maximum light coverage...
Now, I do think i may have to try bending her main top down which scares the shit out of me so I am ignoring it. If (when) I do it you BET I'll be reading through both your posts again!!
Grace:
Ada:
It has remained pretty steady at around 81-82 degrees and 46 - 51 RH in the closet.
Your girls are looking great catman.,
On the question of running out of room.. My last auto was subjected to LST. I bent the main over big time, then more braches developed off of that.. She did have a bit of a strop for a few days after, but after the strop/new branch grow time... She was off again like the clappers...
Anyway my friend, its going brilliantly, long may it continue
Hey mate, the girls are looking great!
+1 Budworshipper:
I agree.
The bending I do in stages.
1. Tie up and tie off: Stockings work for me. Knot the anchor point loop around the branch and back to the tie point on the rim/wall/whatever.
2. Start the bend and tie off. I use a slip knot at the tie off end...this way I can tighten a bit at a time... Then apply a little bend...just enough to start the move...not the whole bend...
Thanks Guys - I appreciate the great detailed how-to's a lot. I have a photo update that doesn't really show off the plants very well...but I untied the LST twine on Grace and she has maintained her good shape for maximum light coverage...
Now, I do think i may have to try bending her main top down which scares the shit out of me so I am ignoring it. If (when) I do it you BET I'll be reading through both your posts again!!
Grace:
Ada:
It has remained pretty steady at around 81-82 degrees and 46 - 51 RH in the closet.
Seraphim
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Re: Catman's Autoflowering LED Closet Grow - White Widow and Pineapple Express
Looking very good all around!!
Looking very good all around!!
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Catman12
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Re: Catman's Autoflowering LED Closet Grow - White Widow and Pineapple Express
Thanks Seraphim. I hope to get some good photos Saturday when I get back from out of town. Grace is very pretty
Thanks Seraphim. I hope to get some good photos Saturday when I get back from out of town. Grace is very pretty
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Catman12
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Re: Catman's Autoflowering LED Closet Grow - White Widow and Pineapple Express
Thanks Sphnx - I caught up with your harvest photos - Just Outstanding!
Thanks Sphnx - I caught up with your harvest photos - Just Outstanding!
Re: Catman's Autoflowering LED Closet Grow - White Widow and Pineapple Express
Thanks man! The yield suffered a little bit if you can believe that lol but overall I have no complaints.
Thanks man! The yield suffered a little bit if you can believe that lol but overall I have no complaints.
Colesdad
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Re: Catman's Autoflowering LED Closet Grow - White Widow and Pineapple Express
Dude. Simply beautiful
Dude. Simply beautiful
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Catman12
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Re: Catman's Autoflowering LED Closet Grow - White Widow and Pineapple Express
too old
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Hello Catman12 - I got a late start but I'm here now. (Special thanks to Colesdad for the reference). My first try coming soon, next week early I hope. Doing well, my man, doing well.
Hello Catman12 - I got a late start but I'm here now. (Special thanks to Colesdad for the reference). My first try coming soon, next week early I hope. Doing well, my man, doing well.