Doc Bud's High Brix Q&A With Pictures

All mixed and cooking, took 7.25 gal of water, the soil clumps together when squeezed lightly and falls apart easily...Now my back hurts lol...kickin' back time, gonna watch Serena on netflix streaming.
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Here's where we're at today:

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NematodeNate said:
The second and third from the bottom look plastic......awesome, the more I look at pics and observe my plants I can't get over the node spacing you get doc, is that all depended on the strains you choose, or is the environment help out?:passitleft:
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The strain's genetics have a part in the node spacing. First hand knowledge of the plant's preferences combined with the wisdom to maximize the growing environment that meet the preferences of the chosen plant are the biggest factors.

One can have a "Big" grow space the "Best" soil/grow medium and nutrients, the most intense lighting system and still grow weak, stressed out, and sick plants if their knowledge and or wisdom is lacking.

Having knowledge is nice. However having the wisdom, from applying the knowledge you have gained, is best.
 
NematodeNate said:
The second and third from the bottom look plastic......awesome, the more I look at pics and observe my plants I can't get over the node spacing you get doc, is that all depended on the strains you choose, or is the environment help out?:passitleft:
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The environment plays the most important role, followed by the soil/foliar program. Genetics plays a roll too, but pretty much anything you grow is going to come out well in High Brix. As we have mentioned many times, it's only a few strains that don't come out right. They're still healthy and strong when growing, but don't have the same terpene profile in High Brix as they would in hydro.

For the vast majority of strains, they come out better in HB.

Even so, environment is the single most important factor for success.
 
I have a few questions about starting from seed. I have read a lot but this thread is extremely long.

When starting from seed is it best to start in a smaller pot than 1 gallon? I was thinking 1 liter air pots. I have seen others post about starting containers.

When you say to do a 1/4 strength transplant for seeds does that also include the 2.5 mils of Tea? According to the Drench instructions says Tea with no exceptions.

Also, I haven't seen a lot of discussion about the seedling stage. Do we just use water if everything is fine for the first few waterings? I saw in previous instructions that is how it is to be done.

Lastly, if there are special instructions for seedlings do we start normally in say 2 weeks and then go to Veg instructions.

Thanks all.
 
shadowmoses said:
I have a few questions about starting from seed. I have read a lot but this thread is extremely long.

When starting from seed is it best to start in a smaller pot than 1 gallon? I was thinking 1 liter air pots. I have seen others post about starting containers. It's perfectly fine to start in one gallon pots. While it's perfectly fine to start in plugs, then go a gallon, then up to 7+ gallons, there are no ill effects if you start the seeds in 1 gallon pots. I don't care if they're air pots or not. I don't use air pots myself, but I have no problem with them.

When you say to do a 1/4 strength transplant for seeds does that also include the 2.5 mils of Tea? According to the Drench instructions says Tea with no exceptions. Yes, it includes the Tea. "No Exceptions" All drenches are served with Tea.

Also, I haven't seen a lot of discussion about the seedling stage. Do we just use water if everything is fine for the first few waterings? I saw in previous instructions that is how it is to be done. When you plant the seed, you have Roots! in the hole, which contains fertilizer, myko, rock powders, biochar....all kinds of good stuff. Plain water with 1/4 strength Transplant drench (yes with Tea) is just fine until they get five set of leaves.

Lastly, if there are special instructions for seedlings do we start normally in say 2 weeks and then go to Veg instructions. See above. Just remember that the tap root is already 4 or more inches long by the time the cotyledon emerges. You've got roots before you have leaves. Veg is all about growing roots. Don't get distracted with the leaves, they'll take care of themselves. Usually, the seedling is watered once which is enough for a week's growth.

Wait for it to dry out, then soak it, wait for it to dry out, etc. You'll be rootbound before the plant is 6 inches tall, which is exactly what you want! Then, you'll grow a stout, thick-stemmed, high calyx/leaf ratio plant. That means high yield and easy management.

Thanks all.
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My answers in red. Thanks for asking.
 
TheBoogyman said:
I didn't add tea to my seedlings :(
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Yes I'm glad this question was brought up...........we had a similar discussion in duggs thread, bookmarking this page..........tea with all drenches, even if it's 1/4 trans.......so if you were doing the six plants(a full kit) you would use 2.5 ml tea with every drench?

This brings up another question doc, should you always feed the tea according to the volume of soil? For example.....a heavy eaters doesn't get any more or less tea, just more GE, trans and CD?
 
So duggan got it right! I haven't been adding Tea to my water.
 
NematodeNate said:
Yes I'm glad this question was brought up...........we had a similar discussion in duggs thread, bookmarking this page..........tea with all drenches, even if it's 1/4 trans.......so if you were doing the six plants(a full kit) you would use 2.5 ml tea with every drench?

This brings up another question doc, should you always feed the tea according to the volume of soil? For example.....a heavy eaters doesn't get any more or less tea, just more GE, trans and CD?
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It doesn't matter that much. The Tea is super strong but it won't burn anything. You can dose it down, but less than a mil is silly. One milliliter could be considered a minimum dose.

Those who worried about not adding Tea to the seeds, don't worry, there's plenty of life in the soil. They'll still come up and be fine.

These are just little methods, not set in stone, adaptable and changeable and definitely with plenty of room for improvement.

I water my seeds in with 1/4 Transplant in first run soil, but as the soil gets seasoned, I'm more likely to use nothing but water. But we'll get the 1/4 Transplant in there pretty quick thereafter.

Either way, we'll be just fine. Pay more attention to environment and definitely don't feed them anything strong and stress them.
 
So Doc, the plants I plan to flower in your kit got a good drench today. Some GE, Trans, And Tea. They were pretty dry since I moved them up from solos to 1.7 gals. I started with six. In all honesty the one that won't make the room had problems long before upcanning,, anyway, I've had very high heat in my greenhouse and the Sugar Black Rose won't be in the room. I think this will open a spot for a flux plant.

Anyway, below are the five clones/plants. I assume in two to three weeks I'll move to final/7 gal cans. Then, two to three weeks from there until flower.

I trimmed the lower stuff off after this pic.

Thinking, eight branches?

Seems to be working right now in my setup....

Thanks, Doc!!

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lol, not quick tonight slick,, have a good night scrubby
 
NematodeNate said:
Yes I'm glad this question was brought up...........we had a similar discussion in duggs thread, bookmarking this page..........tea with all drenches, even if it's 1/4 trans.......so if you were doing the six plants(a full kit) you would use 2.5 ml tea with every drench?

This brings up another question doc, should you always feed the tea according to the volume of soil? For example.....a heavy eaters doesn't get any more or less tea, just more GE, trans and CD?
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Doc Bud said:
My answers in red. Thanks for asking.
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Doc Bud said:
It doesn't matter that much. The Tea is super strong but it won't burn anything. You can dose it down, but less than a mil is silly. One milliliter could be considered a minimum dose.

Those who worried about not adding Tea to the seeds, don't worry, there's plenty of life in the soil. They'll still come up and be fine.

These are just little methods, not set in stone, adaptable and changeable and definitely with plenty of room for improvement.

I water my seeds in with 1/4 Transplant in first run soil, but as the soil gets seasoned, I'm more likely to use nothing but water. But we'll get the 1/4 Transplant in there pretty quick thereafter.

Either way, we'll be just fine. Pay more attention to environment and definitely don't feed them anything strong and stress them.
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Thanks Doc and gang. I didn't add the tea for my seeds unfortunately. I am sure it will be alright till they sprout though. Thanks for all the info and happy my question helped others as well.

So before foliars while they are in the seedling stage I assume we just let them dry out a bit then drench as you would normally for veg?
 
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