Cocktail Hour in Carmen's Kitchen

[Carmen Ray]

Sorry, the Olympics were on!

Until they really slow down drinking, along with macro trich shots.

So about ten days then?

Timing the drought the first time you grow it is always a guessing game. 14 days before chop gives you time to drought and rescue if you go that route. Normally I'd start from fully watered but with your cool temps and high RH I'm not sure that's the best idea.

I think I won't do it this grow. I don't feel confident about it yet.

Absolutely. And at 70% RH you could have a fan on them 24/7 and not over-dry them. so pointing one at the space under the skirt would be a good idea. Botrytis grows in cool temps and high RH. Source

Dat butt-pat in the opening seconds doh.

Thank you Shed

 

[Carmen Ray]

Plants today

 

[con]

Plants today

Looking great Carmen & getting close to the end

 

[KeithLemon]

Very nice.

 

[StoneOtter]

Mmmmm

 

[gwhunran]

I'm enjoying the MAC that I've been sampling. It will taste good when cured, I can tell that already. So far it's both a head and body stone. It's in the head for sure at this moment of cure, which isn't too far along. Kinda like you look mostly normal, but you feel like you might be drooling on yourself. The eyes are a dead give away too.

 

[KeithLemon]

Sounds good to me. Thanks for the review.

 

[Bode]

Highya Carmen,

I think I read somewhere that excess calcium will lock out nitrogen. If that's correct, do you suppose that's what is happening? Stellar grow, otherwise!! Happy Smokin'

 

[InTheShed]

I think I read somewhere that excess calcium will lock out nitrogen.

Nitrogen is about the only thing not affected by calcium!

 

[Bode]

Looks like it was potassium.

 

[Gee64]

Looking Good Miss Carmen. How are the trichs on that blueberry? She's fading nicely.

Too bad it fades yellow like my favorite Durban does. It would be nice if it went purple or red. There's still hope for some showy autumn colors on the other two.

I bet your dining room smells delish!

 

[Carmen Ray]

Looking great Carmen & getting close to the end

Thanks Con, yes they're getting there. I still have no idea how much longer to expect them to go though lol.

Very nice.

Thank you Keith.

Mmmmm

They are aromatic!

I'm enjoying the MAC that I've been sampling. It will taste good when cured, I can tell that already. So far it's both a head and body stone. It's in the head for sure at this moment of cure, which isn't too far along. Kinda like you look mostly normal, but you feel like you might be drooling on yourself. The eyes are a dead give away too.

So a good night time smoke then? I'm hoping to find something to replace my Red Russian which I find hard on my chest, but which puts me to sleep nicely after a few pipes.

Looks like it was potassium.

Thank you Bode. Yes. Earlier in the grow I was treating a potassium deficiency on this plant. There is some leaf damage but that is different from the fade though, which I'm now satisfied is normal senescence.

Looking Good Miss Carmen. How are the trichs on that blueberry? She's fading nicely.

I need to scope that plant properly Gee. I love the fade too

Too bad it fades yellow like my favorite Durban does. It would be nice if it went purple or red. There's still hope for some showy autumn colors on the other two.

My previous Blueberry also faded yellow come to think of it.

I bet your dining room smells delish!

It sure is potent

 

[Carmen Ray]

Nitrogen is about the only thing not affected by calcium!

I've heard of Mulder's Chart. This is a great diagram. Thanks Shed

 

[Carmen Ray]

How are the trichs on that blueberry? She's fading nicely.

Here ya go. These are the Blueberry auto today. I tried to focus on calyxes and I think I got a good mix of trichomes here. The ambers are mainly on sugar leaves I think. The hairs are mostly brown now.

 

[Carmen Ray]

Red Mimosa XL auto

I want a lively daytime smoke. I wonder if this can be it? Sweet Seeds describe it as indica dominant (59 %). It is a cross between Sweet Mimosa XL, Red Strawberry Banana and Ruderalis. This is from the seed bank: "It has a lively, relaxing effect, while also stimulating the imagination, communication skills, and creativity." I don't want too much amber on this plant.

 

[Carmen Ray]

MAC #1 auto
I do want mostly cloudy with a good spread of amber for this one.

 

[Gee64]

Wow beautiful pictures Carmen I wish I could take good pic's.

They all look, to me at least, for how I like them, to be in the window for harvest, but I like mine a bit on the early side.

I'm not a fan of too much amber, I prefer clear to milky. Thats the beauty of home growing, you get them how you want them. Getting close

Are they close by the calendar/breeders recommendations?

 

[Carmen Ray]

Wow beautiful pictures Carmen I wish I could take good pic's.

They all look, to me at least, for how I like them, to be in the window for harvest, but I like mine a bit on the early side.

I'm not a fan of too much amber, I prefer clear to milky. Thats the beauty of home growing, you get them how you want them. Getting close

Are they close by the calendar/breeders recommendations?

Hey Gee. I was also thinking of chopping now / soon. I was thinking of taking the Red Mimosa XL first, followed by the Blueberry and leave the MAC#1 to get some amber. They are all at the right place on the calendar too. Thank you for the compliment about the pics. I think you take wonderful pics!

 

[StoneOtter]

Gee's right those pics are divine! I'd cut them anytime now especially if you want something more upbeat. Long as they have had their last push and browned pistils it's your call to see how you want them.

 

[InTheShed]

I'm thinking 5 days on the BBa and the RMXLa, and 10 days on the MAC (because something has to be).

Amazing pics as usual Carmen!