re: Mutt's 2nd Organic Grow - Soil - TGA Genetics
Sorry everybody.
I've had alot going on lately. But, all is well. Lost my card for the camera and had to get a new one. Had a funeral to go to over the weekend. Been helping out some friends. And, been getting some injections in my back. So, now that I have my shit back in one sock, I really need to keep this journal updated. But, thanks to those that continue to follow along and sorry for the long wait.
Day 51 Flower .....
Was looking in on the ladies and noticed I had some PM on the lowest, biggest, oldest fan leaves on the plants in the back of the box. I quickly realized I just don't have the airflow I need for 6 large plants (with all thier leaves left on). I don't have room in the boxes for large oscillating fans. And just can't get the lower air flow that I need. So, I turned my exhaust fan on all the way (been running at half speed till now) and defoliated the rest of the plants. I know ... I know, I said I was going to do a side by side comparison. But, it's already become very obvious that the defoliated plants are beating the hell out of the ones that were left alone. So, been spraying them down with lemon water (1 part lemon 2 parts water ... or you can use half and half for PM) to control/kill the PM as best I can. I seem to have gotten rid of the PM since it was only on a couple plants and was only on lower leaves and no where near the buds. I know I have spores floating around in there. And, I plan to take all the plants out in a day or so and wipe down the inside of the box with bleach water and let it dry for half a day before putting the girls back inside.
Here's what they all look like .................
Some of the branches are really skinny ...... since I can get them swaying in the wind due to limited space. And, they are getting so heavy they are falling over. I needed to prop them up somewhat. So I put in some stakes and string. You are probably wondering why I put the tape up on the stick and what it's for. Well, I have a buddy over here that was bending over in his garden and almost took out his eye with a stake. So, it's a great way to protect your eye .... and make it harder to miss seeing the stake.
I really like the way these girls are turning out. Already 3 times the grow I did last time. Here's some size comparison for the buds. They still got a couple more weeks to go.
So, I fed them for thier last time today. No more juice for these girls. It's time to flush. I'd hate to fuck them up at this point by feeding them too late and ruining the taste and making it harsh.
Check out the trichs on these ................
And, lastely, here's veg box. Not happy at all. They are too cramped and driving up the temps. I've cut them down to size three times already and they keep bushing out. They are so thick now, that most of the bottom leaves are dying off since there is very little light penetration. So, they are going to be really really happy when I finally repot them and put them in the big box.
Well, that's it for now. Sorry it turned out to be a short update. Hope that's enough to hold you "Update Addicts" until the next one .... LOL. The good thing is, this crop will be dried and cured for 420. Can't wait.