Multi-Strain Soil Grow: 400W MH & HPS

[irie lion]

Yo my fellow growers and cannabis enthusiasts
DAY 77 & DAY 21 of Flower
I had a large photo update planned for today but did not get out to taking any proper pics. I’ll do a nice update tomorrow. Here’s a couple snaps I took quick this morning before working on the clones.

Quick pic before the HPS warmed up

Testing @Mr. Krip 's suggested bonsai wire. Works like a bomb. I usually use string, but will go with this for lst for now.

That’s it for now my friends - I’ll post a update with good pictures tomorrow

 

[Skunks]

Hey guys! Time for an update. Day 50 for the girls.
The plants have filled out well after the last defoliation and the growth has been good.
All the ladies have shown preflower which is great as both the Sour Grape crosses were regular seed and I got lucky with both being female.
My MH has blown and I’m running the HPS now, I’m close to flower so I will probably let it be for now.
I’d like everyone’s advise and input - I am planning on flipping the plants to 12/12 on Wednesday - so another 4 days of veg. Would you guys let them go a bit longer?
Another question - check the two Dbl glocks - at first I thought it was just completely different phenotype’s but now I’m feeling like they are completely different strains. Double Glock by Ripper Seeds is a 100% indica, but Dbl Glock 1 looks like more of an hybrid for me as it gets older. Let me know what you guys think. I’ll know for sure once we get into flower.
Thanks to everyone for joining my journal!
Peace

Looking lovely and healthy good work

 

[Mr. Krip]

Thanks brother Krip! It's an honor having you around in my journal
I checked out your stealth cabinet - damn that's neat. I'm sure you pulled some mighty fine flowers out that cabinet in the 8 years
Thanks for the tip on the Bonsai wire - yesterday i headed to my local nursery/garden center and they had bonsai training wire at there bonsai section. I grabbed a pack and tried it out on a couple clones last night and i love it. Thanks for that Krip!

Thanks, Brother! I actually only flowered a handful of plants in there before I added a tent and used the cabinet as a veg cabinet and for Moms & clones. But, I was running a 48-plant perpetual SOG for several years and I estimate that little cabinet saw well over 300 plants/clones during it's time!

Glad you found the tip on the Bonsai wire helpful!

Yo my fellow growers and cannabis enthusiasts
DAY 77 & DAY 21 of Flower
I had a large photo update planned for today but did not get out to taking any proper pics. I’ll do a nice update tomorrow. Here’s a couple snaps I took quick this morning before working on the clones.

Quick pic before the HPS warmed up

Testing @Mr. Krip 's suggested bonsai wire. Works like a bomb. I usually use string, but will go with this for lst for now.

That’s it for now my friends - I’ll post a update with good pictures tomorrow

Looks good, Brother! Lotsa plants in the little space!

 

[Smeegol]

Loving the lotsa plants look brother, when I saw mr.Krip mention bonsai wire I almost got stirrings in the nether region cause I get excited by bdsm and bondage and here you go and make a croquet hoop to hold them down....

I've been wanting to do something similiar but a lot more bending and gnarly things like a game of twister...haha

Hope ya having a smashing evening brother..

 

[irie lion]

Loving the lotsa plants look brother, when I saw mr.Krip mention bonsai wire I almost got stirrings in the nether region cause I get excited by bdsm and bondage and here you go and make a croquet hoop to hold them down....

I've been wanting to do something similiar but a lot more bending and gnarly things like a game of twister...haha

Hope ya having a smashing evening brother..

Evening brother i hope you're having a lovely one!
Funny story, i'm usually pretty gentle with them when it comes to LST... so last night on the first one i tried to create an 'OG Spring' (google it - it's an LST tool that anyone could probably make at home too) but i failed horribly and snapped a clone luckily there is 40 more where that came from so i can still laugh about it Just had another smoke after and then went the simple route and looped a couple down.
Check out that OG spring - i've seen a couple guys using it & when used correctly can seriously open of your canopy nicely. Lemme know what you think

 

[Mr. Krip]

Loving the lotsa plants look brother, when I saw mr.Krip mention bonsai wire I almost got stirrings in the nether region cause I get excited by bdsm and bondage and here you go and make a croquet hoop to hold them down....

I've been wanting to do something similiar but a lot more bending and gnarly things like a game of twister...haha

Hope ya having a smashing evening brother..

You should check out some videos on Bonsai wiring. You don't really make a croquet hoop, though that works for LST. The point is to spiral the wire around the branch then bend the wire/branch into any shape desired.

Here's an idea (skip to 13:00 in for the quick version!):

 

[Smeegol]

Evening brother i hope you're having a lovely one!
Funny story, i'm usually pretty gentle with them when it comes to LST... so last night on the first one i tried to create an 'OG Spring' (google it - it's an LST tool that anyone could probably make at home too) but i failed horribly and snapped a clone luckily there is 40 more where that came from so i can still laugh about it Just had another smoke after and then went the simple route and looped a couple down.
Check out that OG spring - i've seen a couple guys using it & when used correctly can seriously open of your canopy nicely. Lemme know what you think

I'll def check that out brother, thank you kindly....

You should check out some videos on Bonsai wiring. You don't really make a croquet hoop, though that works for LST. The point is to spiral the wire around the branch then bend the wire/branch into any shape desired.

Here's an idea (skip to 13:00 in for the quick version!):

Yip you hit the nail on the head @Mr. Krip as that exactly what I was referring to......haha
I've got a clone or 2 that I want to do this too and just keep them in veg throughout winter and flower outdoors come summer..

 

[Peter Green]

Your plants are looking super healthy man

 

[Herb Dean]

The girls are looking super lush bro! Beautiful! Should net you a few cheeky handfuls I’d say

 

[Seedlingmtl]

Yo my fellow growers and cannabis enthusiasts
DAY 77 & DAY 21 of Flower
I had a large photo update planned for today but did not get out to taking any proper pics. I’ll do a nice update tomorrow. Here’s a couple snaps I took quick this morning before working on the clones.

Quick pic before the HPS warmed up

Testing @Mr. Krip 's suggested bonsai wire. Works like a bomb. I usually use string, but will go with this for lst for now.

That’s it for now my friends - I’ll post a update with good pictures tomorrow

I have a little plant store around the corner that specializes in bonsai....I have been using that anodized aluminum wire for a while now. It is definitely good stuff.

Nice looking spread

 

[Mr. Krip]

Loving the lotsa plants look brother, when I saw mr.Krip mention bonsai wire I almost got stirrings in the nether region cause I get excited by bdsm and bondage and here you go and make a croquet hoop to hold them down

Yip you hit the nail on the head @Mr. Krip as that exactly what I was referring to

I had a hunch that technique would be much more fulfilling for you!

 

[Cheesekop]

Your plants are looking super healthy man

The girls are looking super lush bro! Beautiful! Should net you a few cheeky handfuls I’d say

I have a little plant store around the corner that specializes in bonsai....I have been using that anodized aluminum wire for a while now. It is definitely good stuff.

Nice looking spread

Thanks for the kind words guys, we couldn't be more stoked on how the plants are looking. Its starting to get super interesting in the box. Can't wait to test these girls! Hope everyone is having a great week!

 

[irie lion]

Hey guys quick photo update!
Day 83 / Day 27 Flower
All is going well in the irie garden - not much to update on unfortunately, but enjoy the pics and let me know what you think.

Happy growing!
Peace

Double Glock bud shot:

Cheese bud shot:

SuurBek / Sour Mouth (Glue X Sour Grape) bud shot:

Unknown Bagseed bud shot:

Zululand Sour (Durban Poison X Sour Grape) bud shot:

Double Glock underbud shot:

Clone shot:

 

[Peter Green]

Sweet @irie lion Looking good bro, nic'n frosty for day 27! Looks like you're gonna have your hand full there That Cheese bud looks like it's gonna be a huge one. Nice big clones! How long ago did you take those cuttings?

 

[Herb Dean]

Bro they look so good!!

 

[Peter Green]

Bro all those buds are looking super for day 27!

 

[Peter Green]

Tell us your sectrets

 

[Canuckush]

Wow! That would be just overwhelming for me to look after, excellent work!

 

[irie lion]

Bro they look so good!!

Bro all those buds are looking super for day 27!

Tell us your sectrets

Wow! That would be just overwhelming for me to look after, excellent work!

Thanks for the feedback guys!! It's looking promising that's for sure!

 

[irie lion]

Sweet @irie lion Looking good bro, nic'n frosty for day 27! Looks like you're gonna have your hand full there That Cheese bud looks like it's gonna be a huge one. Nice big clones! How long ago did you take those cuttings?

Thanks bro! It is rather frosty for day 27 i can't complain, these girls are working extra hard i am just keepin' them happy.. really looking forward to the next 6 weeks of flower. The big cuttings were taken on the 16th of April & were rooted on the 24th-26th. So they have been in soil for just over 3 weeks (25 days give or take). I will probably throw 6-8 of these outside on my balcony & see what they can do with our winter sun, 1 of each strain to keep as a mother, about 10 or so are reserved for friends & the rest are still looking for homes.
Still can't decide if i am flowering some of these clones next or going with some different genetics The hype on Barney's Farm's genetics is huge and i am looking at running beans from them - I currently have my eyes on the Gorilla Zkittles, Triple Cheese & Pineapple chunk.