My First Time Growing

[Smokeater]

Sorry I'm not in my normal jovial spirits tonight. Just worried and wondering if I did something wrong to them. I physically have limitations that most people don't have and I wonder how much of that has gotten carried over to my girls. I'm going to log off for the night. Maybe I'll be doing better in the AM. It might just be my depression tonight and I don't want to whine about stuff. Thanks guys for listening. I'll talk to you tomorrow.

 

[Radogast]

Sleep well, my friend.

 

[Dennise]

Smoke.. stop it.. My King Tut is rated at 25 > 33 % THC... she is 56 days in bloom and I gold plate guarantee you she is going to be fire... Now look at her....

Do you see the trichs all over the place.... Nope but I bet ya $20 by the time she is chopped she will be covered... and her breeder info is 60-65 days... Take a deep breath and remember what I said... I have never in 2.5 years on this site seen anyone get to harvest that didn't have trichs... Remember that what is coming to term is the bag seed... It may very well not have the amount of trichs that your better beans do but I assure you that youwill start to see them soon... Just take a deep breath ad chill........

 

[Dennise]

Well actually I think she was only 53 days in bloom when I took these pics.....

 

[Smokeater]

Smoke.. stop it.. My King Tut is rated at 25 > 33 % THC... she is 56 days in bloom and I gold plate guarantee you she is going to be fire... Now look at her.... Do you see the trichs all over the place.... Nope but I bet ya $20 by the time she is chopped she will be covered... and her breeder info is 60-65 days... Take a deep breath and remember what I said... I have never in 2.5 years on this site seen anyone get to harvest that didn't have trichs... Remember that what is coming to term is the bag seed... It may very well not have the amount of trichs that your better beans do but I assure you that youwill start to see them soon... Just take a deep breath ad chill........

Thanks for the reassurance D., I'm feeling a lot better this morning, I think part of last night was mostly my depression with a dollop of pain coming thru. But I am still worried, because even in your pics, you have those golden threads all over the place and neither of my 2 oldest has a single one. I mean, I'm not going to just sit in a funk over it (that would be letting my depression win and I have no intention of doing that), but is the other worry I also have. I intend on waiting and see what happens and trying the weed and see how it does. But I'm pretty sure last night was mostly my depression getting bad. I had a long sleep, took my anti depressants this morning and am just waiting for them to start working.

I'm sorry about the way I sounded last night, Ever since I left my job because of my injury, depression has been a big part of my life and just raises it's ugly head every so often bad enough that I can't keep it in check. I loved my job and what I did, and it still kills me not being able to still help people in life or death situations (NOT that I want bad things to happen to anyone, But if it does I just want to be there to help). I grew up wanting to be a F.F./P.M.( FireFighter/ParaMedic) and REALLY miss it!

With your physical problems that you've told me about, I'm glad that you can at least control yours (you must have depression as well, I'm sure). Please just write last night off as a bad night and I will be better today. I feel so stupid when it comes out like that and wish I could find a way to hide my depression when it gets like that. What I need to do, (and have been trying to do) is to learn to recognize it when it's happening right away and just not say things then and just shut up.

Anyways, (to change the subject) I checked my clone this morning just before I logged on and it is looking so much better than the other attempts, The cloner that I got from my good friend is working like a champ and I have high hopes for the cutting! Having that for clones is excellent and should do the trick for the plants I want to clone in the future!

Oh well, this post is long enough already, sorry I tend to ramble sometimes. Thanks for the reassurance Dennise, It definitely helped!
and I don't tend to give those out very often and only when I really mean it! I think I've only sent the circle of love out twice since my journal started. Have a great day D. and I really mean that!

 

[Smokeater]

I guess what i was trying to show you with the picture, Smokeater. Is that I had no trichomes 2 days ago, and today they are there.

My girls have been ripening faster this winter than ever before, up to 15 days faster than their mothers. I'm not sure why, but a change in light schedule, replacing a bulb with a new one of slightly different spectrum, more experience tuning the temperature and humidity (3 years growing in the same room), more active soil (18 months building up the microbe community via multiple grows in the same pot), and most likely being sprayed evey 3 days because I have a spider mite problem (controlled but not eiminated.) - So anyway my girls are ripening fast right now.

My first grow was not very sticky or smelly, but I and others got so high off a normal amount that we imagined cones of multicolored lights coming out of our ears while wearing a collar of color. There were also sounds. These plants surprise you.


Don't expect to drop ALL your opiods right away, let the decrease happen gradually as you no longer need it - you know you have to ease your way slowly off those pain killers anyway - so you know to work your way slowly down to half dosages. Then stretch out your time from a regular schedule (every 4 hours) to a more relaxed (as needed, at least 4 hours since last use.) - Something like that.

The THC has to do some healing of what is painful allongside reducing the physical pain and reducing the mental attachment to pain of opiods. Progress may be measured in weeks and months - just like a grow. I still believe it's a miracle.

The buds you grow will be the buds your body needs. I'm willing to bet that what you have growing now is better than anything I purchased in the 80s !

Trust the healing spirits of cannabis - I do !

I missed your post last night Radogast, I must have been typing back to Jonwayne when you sent that one, sorry. I'm sure your right, What I was buying it in the early '80's is nothing compared to the stuff today. I have such high hopes for it to replace my narcs as opposed to the old stuff we used to get! I will be cutting back slowly on the narcs, That's already the game plan (Discussed it with my Doc even) and he's going to help me reduce my narcs by about 85% over a long period of time. He said (we'll see, he sometimes says one thing and then does another) he wants me off most of my narcs but expects that I will still need to have some around for break thru pain. I'll be happy if I can just do that! Which is why I was so worried last night (but that was mostly depression coming thru I think, sorry) about the plants not working. But since everyone keeps assuring me that they will be fine, I'm just going to run with it and assume they will. Thanks Rad, sorry for sounding like an ass last night. I have to learn to recognize it when my depression sneaks up on me and then learn to shut my mouth about stuff like that.

 

[Radogast]

. .. I have to learn to recognize it when my depression sneaks up on me and then learn to shut my mouth about stuff like that.

NO PROBLEM. Seriously. I knew it was depression talking.

Talk away, it is your journal. I can't inagine the pain and frustration of not being able to save lives anymore, after years of doing!

I was totally OK with you TALKING, I just don't want you DOING anything stupid - in this case giving up on fine, strong plants.

I feel I need to apologize for flashing trichomes in front of your face, a jerk move. I went downstairs to show you a photo of how I had no trichomes -- and BOOM they were there, and I was excited to show how fast things can change - it's usually slower.

Despite the physical stuff you are a still a fine person. I would hope to call you a friend if we were neighbors.

 

[Smokeater]

NO PROBLEM. Seriously. I knew it was depression talking.

Talk away, it is your journal. I can't inagine the pain and frustration of not being able to save lives anymore, after years of doing!

I was totally OK with you TALKING, I just don't want you DOING anything stupid - in this case giving up on fine, strong plants.

I feel I need to apologize for flashing trichomes in front of your face, a jerk move. I went downstairs to show you a photo of how I had no trichomes -- and BOOM they were there, and I was excited to show how fast things can change - it's usually slower.

Despite the physical stuff you are a still a fine person. I would hope to call you a friend if we were neighbors.

Thanks Rad, Because the depression sneaks up on me, Please tell me ASAP that I'm coming off as depressed so I realize it right away. When it happens, all I see is the gloom and doom and don't recognize it as depression. As far as "flashing your trichome's" it was fine, I was just so worried and down, I didn't even think of it that way. But I don't even want to talk that way anymore, As far as doing anything, I wouldn't. My girls are too big to give up on and I'm going to smoke them even if all they do is make me cough . I would hope you think of me as a "friend" to some extent now, I count you as one already! Even though we've never actually met in person.
I just need to "re-purpose" my life and find a way I can help people from a wheelchair for small amounts of time. I tried one thing (don't want to say it out in the open as it would ID me if they were to look) but found it was physically too much for me. But thanks for the kind words my friend. I'm just glad I'm doing a lot better today!

 

[JimmieJ]

My first grow was not very sticky or smelly, but I and others got so high off a normal amount that we imagined cones of multicolored lights coming out of our ears while wearing a collar of color. There were also sounds. These plants surprise you.

There needs to be a LOVE button for stuff like this. Have faith Smoke!

 

[Smokeater]

There needs to be a LOVE button for stuff like this. Have faith Smoke!

I'm learning to Jimmie, Faith is just hard when depression is kicking your head in. But at least I'm back to normal today. I hate ME when I get like I was last night. I would love it if everyone who see's me getting that way, just tells me I'm coming off as depressed as I never realize it at the time. Being handicapped sucks, but the depression is actually worse than the pain. I have med's I can take extra of (or smoke in the future) if the pain gets bad enough, but my antidepressants don't work that way. I guess I should quit bitching about it and find a way to recognize it when it's happening. I'm hoping that the weed will help with my depression as well as my pain, then I'll be able to smoke it away. I get access to small amounts a couple times a month (a total of about 3 bowls or less a month) but have never tried it when I'm depressed because I don't know that it was depression at the time. I'm out right now, but hopefully the next time I get a little, I'll remember to put some away for bad periods.
Thanks Jimmie, Reassuring words always help me!

 

[JimmieJ]

I'm learning to Jimmie, Faith is just hard when depression is kicking your head in. But at least I'm back to normal today. I hate ME when I get like I was last night. I would love it if everyone who see's me getting that way, just tells me I'm coming off as depressed as I never realize it at the time. Being handicapped sucks, but the depression is actually worse than the pain. I have med's I can take extra of (or smoke in the future) if the pain gets bad enough, but my antidepressants don't work that way. I guess I should quit bitching about it and find a way to recognize it when it's happening. I'm hoping that the weed will help with my depression as well as my pain, then I'll be able to smoke it away. I get access to small amounts a couple times a month (a total of about 3 bowls or less a month) but have never tried it when I'm depressed because I don't know that it was depression at the time. I'm out right now, but hopefully the next time I get a little, I'll remember to put some away for bad periods.
Thanks Jimmie, Reassuring words always help me!

If I ever notice it I'll say something. Before I say it I'll have to give a disclaimer that you gave it your ok though... And in a couple months I'll be able to say "Hey Smoke will you go smoke one so you can chill out already!!!"

 

[Smokeater]

If I ever notice it I'll say something. Before I say it I'll have to give a disclaimer that you gave it your ok though... And in a couple months I'll be able to say "Hey Smoke will you go smoke one so you can chill out already!!!"

No problem Jimmie, I give you permission to tell me when I sound depressed. Your doing ME the favor. I appreciate it! It's just so hard to realize when it's happening that I don't realize that it is the depression talking. There will be NO repercussion's if your letting me know, I promise! Thank you!

 

[Dennise]

The anti depressants are the first thing I was able to wen off of when I started the oil Smoke... I was dx'd with clinical depression years ago along with a really good case of PTSD... in time my friend... in time.........

 

[Smokeater]

The anti depressants are the first thing I was able to wen off of when I started the oil Smoke... I was dx'd with clinical depression years ago along with a really good case of PTSD... in time my friend... in time.........

I have both also and have high hopes it will help with them. Right now I even drive out of my way so I don't even see the firehouses I worked out of (if I can help it). I'm so glad to hear you say it helped your depression and P.T.S.D., That and the pain are what I'm looking forward to it helping me with! You have no idea what good news that is to me! I haven't had any weed in the last couple of months, but I've been waiting until I get a little to test it on my depression. That just made my night! Thanks D.

 

[Radogast]

I just went searching through my grow log from over a year ago. I was funnier, happier, and more creative then. New England winter, my wife breaking her ankle, and running out of money have been a strain. Running low on cannabis, I have skipped my share to make sure my wife had enough. Nothing but test smokes for 5 months.

I need to find my funny again.

I believe cannabis will help

 

[Smokeater]

I just went searching through my grow log from over a year ago. I was funnier, happier, and more creative then. New England winter, my wife breaking her ankle, and running out of money have been a strain. Running low on cannabis, I have skipped my share to make sure my wife had enough. Nothing but test smokes for 5 months.

I need to find my funny again.

I believe cannabis will help

That's one of the things I'm counting on (being happier when I can smoke). I would love to be happy again, I can handle the disability better than the depression and P.T.S.D. which really hits me hard sometimes (as you already know). My wife won't smoke any (just has her 2 glasses of wine a night), but I'm hoping to be able to make oil for her arthritis that is bad first and foremost. But I am saving now also to get the magical butter machine to help make the oil for her. I can relate to your problems though, My wife has diabetes (Type 1) which keeps me up a lot at night to make sure she's OK, along with bad arthritis and I want to make her feel better as soon as I can. Just going to take a while to physically save the money for the magical butter machine because if she thinks it's for her, she'll refuse letting me buy it for her (and all big purchases have to be unanimous between us) . I love her more than life itself, but DAMN, she can be stubborn about letting me help her.

 

[Lady Cannafan]

I just went searching through my grow log from over a year ago. I was funnier, happier, and more creative then. New England winter, my wife breaking her ankle, and running out of money have been a strain. Running low on cannabis, I have skipped my share to make sure my wife had enough. Nothing but test smokes for 5 months.

I need to find my funny again.

I believe cannabis will help

 

[Lady Cannafan]

Smooooooookey....... HI!

You are going to be so happy when you can wean off those Anti D pills! I was on them for yeaaaaaars. I think they actually added to my depression in a sense, not to mention causing other health problems...then a pill for that...and another pill to counteract the side effects of that...and oh oh...another problem...well we better prescribe another pill for that....."let's see if this works"....

You know the rest.

I have been prescription free of any pharmaceuticals for at least 3 years now. And even not being able to take my oil, I am doing better than I was on those drugs.

I sure hope that you can do the same!

 

[Smokeater]

Smooooooookey....... HI!

You are going to be so happy when you can wean off those Anti D pills! I was on them for yeaaaaaars. I think they actually added to my depression in a sense, not to mention causing other health problems...then a pill for that...and another pill to counteract the side effects of that...and oh oh...another problem...well we better prescribe another pill for that....."let's see if this works"....

You know the rest.

I have been prescription free of any pharmaceuticals for at least 3 years now. And even not being able to take my oil, I am doing better than I was on those drugs.

I sure hope that you can do the same!

That's my hope and dreams, To be almost pharmaceutical free (I checked and MJ will actually increase hypertension, So my BP pills I'll still have to take) but the rest (and it's a lot, like you said, one pill to counteract the effects of this other pill is a never ending story) I'm hoping to be almost rid of of 85% of my meds. The Doc said he was going to keep me on 1 narc in a smaller dosage for "break thru pain" but I won't take that unless I'm doing really extremely bad. I have such high hopes for the MJ doing it's job to my pain, depression, & P.T.S.D. that I'm going to be using more of that first on bad days. If I have to be stoned to get rid of the problem, so be it! It's not like I'm going to complain that I'm too high ! And I agree with you about the anti D pills, I think they are making it worse lately. It seems like my depression has been happening more often lately and I am willing to bet MJ will get rid of it.

 

[Lady Cannafan]

So trichs can be a protection mechanism? Fascinating and I want to know more! In time.

Here's some collected information on Trichomes from an article put together from various "pedia" sources:

TRICHOMES
In nature, only the strong survive, and it is hypothesized by biologists that trichomes evolved as a defense mechanism of the cannabis plant against a range of potential enemies (1). Trichomes, from the Greek meaning ‘growth of hair,’ act as an evolutionary shield, protecting the plant and its seeds from the dangers of its environment, allowing it to reproduce. These adhesive sprouts form a protective layer against offensive insects, preventing them from reaching the surface of the plant. The chemicals in the trichomes make cannabis less palatable to hungry animals and can inhibit the growth of some types of fungus. The resin also helps to insulate the plant from high wind and low humidity, and acts as a natural ‘sun-screen’ in protecting against UV-B light rays. But since trichomes contain euphoric properties attractive to humans, it may be man who has had the most influence on the plants’ development through many years of favoring strains that consistently produce more of these gooey resin heads.

Trichome Types

Trichomes grow in numerous shapes and sizes on many types of plants. The cannabis plant has developed three main types (from NationMaster Encyclopedia):

Bulbous: This type is the smallest (15 to 30 micrometers). From one to four cells make up the ‘foot’ and ‘stalk’, and one to four cells make up the ‘head’ of the gland. Head cells secrete a resin, presumably cannabinoids, and related compounds that accumulate between the head cells and the cuticle. When the gland matures, a nipple-like protrusion may form on the membrane from the pressure of accumulating resin. The bulbous glands are found scattered about the surfaces of the aboveground plant parts.

Capitate-Sessile: The second type of gland is larger (25 to 100 micrometers) and more numerous than the bulbous glands. They are called capitate, which means having a globular-shaped head. On immature plants, the heads lie flush, appearing not to have a stalk and are called capitate sessile. They have a stalk that is one cell high, although it may not be visible beneath the globular head. The head is composed of usually eight, but up to 16 cells, that form a convex rosette. These cells secrete cannabinoids and related compounds that accumulate between the rosette and its outer membrane. This gives it a spherical shape.

Capitate-Stalked: Cannabinoids are most abundant in the capitate-stalked glands, which consists of a tier of secretory disc cells subtending a large non-cellular secretory cavity. During flowering, the capitate glands that appear on the newly formed plant parts take on a third form. Some of the glands are raised to a height of 150 to 500 micrometres when their stalks elongate. These capitate-stalked glands appear during flowering and form their densest cover on the female flower bracts [specialized leaves that cover the seeds]. They are also highly concentrated on the small leaves that accompany the flowers. The male flowers have some stalked glands, but they are smaller and less concentrated than on the female.

Hope that helps a little with understanding them.