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My thanks, GN.
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Report time...
Temp = 79°
rH = 29%
I have a very sneaky feeling that this humidity and temperature meter is faulty. We keep getting the same humidity reading, no matter what time of day, every time we check. I may have to look into getting another meter.
Kelley tells me that she looks like she is sending growth all over the place. My fingers are much too big to be able to tell from the growth at the top of Jane. So... I'll let your eyes do the talking and I would appreciate any detailed observations any of you may have.
Temp = 79°
rH = 29%
I have a very sneaky feeling that this humidity and temperature meter is faulty. We keep getting the same humidity reading, no matter what time of day, every time we check. I may have to look into getting another meter.
Kelley tells me that she looks like she is sending growth all over the place. My fingers are much too big to be able to tell from the growth at the top of Jane. So... I'll let your eyes do the talking and I would appreciate any detailed observations any of you may have.
Looking good from here Grandpa, she's actually praying to the light
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Okay, PW... What exactly does praying to the light mean? I know, I know. Stupid question...
A healthy plant growing strong will raise its leaves towards the light. We say that the plant is Praying to the light. Lol
Think of when people sing and worship....they raise their arms up to the heavens. Well plants do that with their leaves when they are strong and healthy. The stems on the leaves will be angled upwards at a 45 degree angle (or even higher....I have seen some that look closer to 70 degree angle) and the leaves will look like hands reaching towards to light like "give me more of your sweet energy, I NEED IT!!"
Report time...
Temp = 79°
rH = 29%
I have a very sneaky feeling that this humidity and temperature meter is faulty. We keep getting the same humidity reading, no matter what time of day, every time we check. I may have to look into getting another meter.
Kelley tells me that she looks like she is sending growth all over the place. My fingers are much too big to be able to tell from the growth at the top of Jane. So... I'll let your eyes do the talking and I would appreciate any detailed observations any of you may have.
Looking good in colour still bud.
Hiiiiiii Grandpa & K, and Plain Jane.
You're doing awesome Grandpa, very happy for you. Best of all your fingers are doing all the talking and that will stay with you as you go through the growth stages. Something that might be fun to learn now that your girl is vegging out...
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Learning the structure of your plant as she grows can help you troubleshoot in the future. Right now is a good time to learn about nodes and internodes. I have some info here I use as reference that explains the importance of knowing your plant structure, in between the leaves, as she grows. Grandpa, all the little technique's you're learning have promoted you to this part. Knowing what's happening as she grows vertical, will educate you on your previous grows too, just by remembering key points in your growth stages.
"Cannabis, like many other plants, develops nodes and internodes during its growth cycle, which play an important role in understanding your plant’s overall health and are central to manipulating in a way that suites your grow environment or produces the best results.
All plant stems are linked by nodes and internodes. Nodes are the parts in a plant that connect new stem offshoots with older growth, which can take the form a branch, a leaf, or even a bud.
On a cannabis plant, for example, the nodes on the main stem are the areas where the newer branches separate from the main stem of the plant. They are also the area where flowers grow.
The node directly below the main flower of a cannabis plant (sometimes called the “crown”) is called the apical meristem.
Internodes, on the other hand, are the sections of stem/branch between two nodes. Cannabis strains that are known for stretching generally have longer internodes than other varieties.
WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT? (This is why I recommended you getting to know your stalk as she grows)
The nodes and internodes can tell you a lot about whether they are exposed to the right temperatures or amounts of light. They also play an important role in pruning and cloning.
PLANT GENDER (Does not apply to you Grandpa but good to know)
If you’re unsure about whether a plant is male or female, take a closer look at its nodes.
Plants generally begin to form flowers within 3 to 6 weeks into their vegetative phase. These flowers form in the nodes along the meristem (central stem) of the plant and other branches and take on one of two distinct forms.
Flowers with long, white pistillate hairs are signs of a female plant. Small, closed buds, on the other hand, are signs of male plants.
TEMPERATURE OR LIGHTING (what you need to know before installing a new light Grandpa)
Finally, the spacing and size of the nodes and internodes of your plants can tell you whether you need to adjust the temperature or lighting in your grow area.
Unusually long internodes may also be a sign of plant stretching. This happens when plants do not get enough light and reach out in search of the nearest lights source.
Long internodes are problematic as they may develop into weak branches that, at flowering time, may break under the weight of a plant’s buds. Shorter internodes will ensure your branches are strong enough to sustain the weight of your plant’s flowers as you approach harvest time.
PRUNING (Does not apply to you yet Grandpa)
Nodes and internodes are also important when pruning season comes around.
Roughly 2 to 3 weeks into the vegetative cycle, inspect your plants and make sure they have several large internodes before you begin pruning.
There are various ways to prune cannabis plants, and most of them require you to cut your plants at specific nodes.
Topping, for example, requires you to cut the meristem of the plant slightly above a node with thick, strong branches. This allows encourages your meristem to create two separate branches that eventually develop large coronas (or crowns).
Alternatively, some pruning techniques encourage you prune your meristem so as to leave behind only 4 main branches. This will concentrate growth in these areas and help to develop thick, dense buds alongs those branches.
Some growers also swear by simply pruning the branch tips to encourage higher growth rates in the shoots just below the cut.
Whichever pruning technique you prefer, nodes and internodes are vital for understanding where to make the right cuts to encourage your plant to grow and develop effectively.
CLONING (FOR FUTURE Grandpa)
Cloning allows you to preserve a specific plant phenotype for years to come, which is great if you happen to grow a plant that demonstrates exceptional traits.
Clones are usually cut from lower parts of the plant as they produce stronger, healthier cuttings. Most growers take their cuttings from branches at least three nodes from the top cluster of a plant to ensure the optimal health of their clones.
To take a clone from a mother plant, its common to cut a branch just above a node."
You're doing awesome Grandpa, very happy for you. Best of all your fingers are doing all the talking and that will stay with you as you go through the growth stages. Something that might be fun to learn now that your girl is vegging out...
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Learning the structure of your plant as she grows can help you troubleshoot in the future. Right now is a good time to learn about nodes and internodes. I have some info here I use as reference that explains the importance of knowing your plant structure, in between the leaves, as she grows. Grandpa, all the little technique's you're learning have promoted you to this part. Knowing what's happening as she grows vertical, will educate you on your previous grows too, just by remembering key points in your growth stages.
"Cannabis, like many other plants, develops nodes and internodes during its growth cycle, which play an important role in understanding your plant’s overall health and are central to manipulating in a way that suites your grow environment or produces the best results.
All plant stems are linked by nodes and internodes. Nodes are the parts in a plant that connect new stem offshoots with older growth, which can take the form a branch, a leaf, or even a bud.
On a cannabis plant, for example, the nodes on the main stem are the areas where the newer branches separate from the main stem of the plant. They are also the area where flowers grow.
The node directly below the main flower of a cannabis plant (sometimes called the “crown”) is called the apical meristem.
Internodes, on the other hand, are the sections of stem/branch between two nodes. Cannabis strains that are known for stretching generally have longer internodes than other varieties.
WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT? (This is why I recommended you getting to know your stalk as she grows)
The nodes and internodes can tell you a lot about whether they are exposed to the right temperatures or amounts of light. They also play an important role in pruning and cloning.
PLANT GENDER (Does not apply to you Grandpa but good to know)
If you’re unsure about whether a plant is male or female, take a closer look at its nodes.
Plants generally begin to form flowers within 3 to 6 weeks into their vegetative phase. These flowers form in the nodes along the meristem (central stem) of the plant and other branches and take on one of two distinct forms.
Flowers with long, white pistillate hairs are signs of a female plant. Small, closed buds, on the other hand, are signs of male plants.
TEMPERATURE OR LIGHTING (what you need to know before installing a new light Grandpa)
Finally, the spacing and size of the nodes and internodes of your plants can tell you whether you need to adjust the temperature or lighting in your grow area.
Unusually long internodes may also be a sign of plant stretching. This happens when plants do not get enough light and reach out in search of the nearest lights source.
Long internodes are problematic as they may develop into weak branches that, at flowering time, may break under the weight of a plant’s buds. Shorter internodes will ensure your branches are strong enough to sustain the weight of your plant’s flowers as you approach harvest time.
PRUNING (Does not apply to you yet Grandpa)
Nodes and internodes are also important when pruning season comes around.
Roughly 2 to 3 weeks into the vegetative cycle, inspect your plants and make sure they have several large internodes before you begin pruning.
There are various ways to prune cannabis plants, and most of them require you to cut your plants at specific nodes.
Topping, for example, requires you to cut the meristem of the plant slightly above a node with thick, strong branches. This allows encourages your meristem to create two separate branches that eventually develop large coronas (or crowns).
Alternatively, some pruning techniques encourage you prune your meristem so as to leave behind only 4 main branches. This will concentrate growth in these areas and help to develop thick, dense buds alongs those branches.
Some growers also swear by simply pruning the branch tips to encourage higher growth rates in the shoots just below the cut.
Whichever pruning technique you prefer, nodes and internodes are vital for understanding where to make the right cuts to encourage your plant to grow and develop effectively.
CLONING (FOR FUTURE Grandpa)
Cloning allows you to preserve a specific plant phenotype for years to come, which is great if you happen to grow a plant that demonstrates exceptional traits.
Clones are usually cut from lower parts of the plant as they produce stronger, healthier cuttings. Most growers take their cuttings from branches at least three nodes from the top cluster of a plant to ensure the optimal health of their clones.
To take a clone from a mother plant, its common to cut a branch just above a node."
Very nice tutorial
I'd love to take credit for it, but I can't, it's off the net. It's just really simple to understand from my pov. Hey PW, I can see the dispensary from my place and there are coppers out front. yikes...how did you know where to find me??? hahahaha
I've been searching high and low lol
Sis is back!
Honestly gramps has been doing so well there hasn't been much to do over here, except watch Jane blossom!
But now that your here we can all resume class and learning from our resident brainiac .
Hope everyone's Friday is going Well!
✌
*But mostly HIGH right??? hahahahaha
*hello my brother TMD!!!
*Yah Grandpa is a champ and you are a mentor in this journal, I knew he was in good hands. 100% trust.
*yah first day back to brainiac class hahahahaha Never thought about it that way...we be growin' some brain cells right about now.
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Awwww...guys. you're the superstars! I just do as told. I love hearing things like this going on in my thread! Need to have some fun too. All work gets seriously boring. 
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Report time...
Temp = 74°
rH = 29%
Another day, another identical humidity reading. I think I am going to get another meter. Soon as it can be afforded. I have a sneaky suspicion that the humidity is more than 29%.
She got about 32 oz of 6.8 water yesterday afternoon. We'll get some pictures of her today or tomorrow, depending on when Kelley feels well enough to take them.
I hope and pray that everyone's Monday is going well! : folded-hands: .
Temp = 74°
rH = 29%
Another day, another identical humidity reading. I think I am going to get another meter. Soon as it can be afforded. I have a sneaky suspicion that the humidity is more than 29%.
She got about 32 oz of 6.8 water yesterday afternoon. We'll get some pictures of her today or tomorrow, depending on when Kelley feels well enough to take them.
I hope and pray that everyone's Monday is going well! : folded-hands: .
Good work grandpa! I wonder What the new humidifyer tells you. Looking forward to see Those pics gramps!
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I am almost 100% sure that the new humidity meter will show something other than 29%. Just call me crazy...or maybe it's the Bubba. .
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I just wanted to apologize for not giving a report for this long. Our little three-year-old grandson came down with bronchitis, Kelley is feeling worse by the day and I am trying to avoid catching the bronchitis. It is a delicate dance. I'll try to get Kelley to take a couple of pictures later on, and I will give a proper report. Once again, I'm sorry for appearing to ignore this journal. I'm really not.
Hey life happens I just got over s two head cold myself gramps .
Hope everyone gets better get some rest drink tea and curl up in blankets .
Hope everyone gets better get some rest drink tea and curl up in blankets .
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I'm so sorry! A three year old with bronchitis is exhausting! Both of you take care! .