OregonGrown's First Attempt - Soil - Bag Seed - Mars2

[Mars Hydro]

when she feels happy,she will grow faster,soon you can top it

 

[OregonGrown79]

Today's update! Not much has changed. Pretty sure she is working on her roots right now, she is happy but not really exploding with growth. There are some new leaves forming and popping out but I expect a growth spurt in the next week. She hasn't had water since Sunday and is starting to feel pretty light, I am going to wait!!! I am not sure if I should feed her again the next watering or just do water? She seems delighted with the nutes so maybe another 1/4 strength dose? Also, since these are not "Organic" nutes is it ok to store a half batch in a sealed milk jug for a few days before watering? So when do you think I should top her?

OG79

 

[Mars Hydro]

haha,she is working on her roots,after it is done,she will explore her leaves

 

[dirt mcgert]

she looKS to be coming along nicely. Maybe try 1/4 strength and see how she responds. I wouldn't store and reuse them, not sure how others feel. You could always mix up half a gallon at a time until she requires more. As far as topping you can top her when ever you want, but if you are planning on cloning the top wait till she has enough growth on her first. Hope this helps and good luck with your grow

 

[OregonGrown79]

So, it looks as though I may have fed her a little early! Getting a touch of Nute burn on the tips. Going to use ph'd water for the next watering with no food. She is getting pretty dry so I am guessing she will be ready for water tomorrow or Saturday. Gonna go grab some pipe cleaners and start bending her over after she gets some water. I have decided against topping or FIM'ing because I am trying to keep this easy for my first go. I really don't need to induce more stress than I am already giving her!!! No pics tonight, nothing exciting to show other than burnt tips! Whoops!
OG79

 

[Spitz]

I say top it. Will give you 2 branches to tie back if that's what you want to do. Your light and harvest will thank you. Just pinch it right above the 3rd node. Your plant, your call. Good job!

 

[OregonGrown79]

Just pinch it? Or should I use sterilized scissors?

 

[Spitz]

Either works... If you pinch it, it will crush the stem and heal a little quicker.

 

[Mars Hydro]

Happy weekend

 

[Oldbear]

I hope it's ok to ask this question here ?

Topping (cutting the main stem) will give you 2 main colas. If you snip the tips of the top set of leaves (fim) you could get 4 and cause less stress to the plant.

Isn't it better to do a tip snip? Are there situations where topping is preferred for some reason?

 

[OregonGrown79]

So here she is today, as you can see with burnt tips!!!! Whoops!! So in my pictures can you tell me which node you would top her above? Thanks for the help all!!

Or should I try my hand at FIM'ing the top?
OG79

 

[Mars Hydro]

Have a nice weekend

 

[Asesino85]

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[OregonGrown79]

I was thinking it was too light of a green color but she still seems pretty happy! I looked and it looks like she may be lacking some N or Mg. I am leaning towards mg because the "veins" are darker green and the leaves are lighter. I will add some Epsom salts to my next watering and see what happens. If she gets her color back I am gonna top her.
OG79

 

[Teslarossi]

I personally get rid of the mini kolas at 1 and 2, some people grow them out though. You can top at 4 leaving 3 and 4 for kolas, a bit of lst on those would give you a nice little bush. You could top at 3 and create the Y branch that I see quite a few growers use, very beneficial if you're not a fan of lst because topping again will give you a fairly even canopy with little maintainence.

Tbh it really just depends on what you want to do after you've topped it, 2 kolas from the same node will grow nice and even, 2 from one and 2 from another will need a bit of training to get the most out of them

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[Teslarossi]

If you want to try to fim it then just have a go. It's pretty hard to screw up a fim because a fim is kinda a missed topping lol... worst case scenario you accidentally top it

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[Oldbear]

I think there are 2 choices:

Top it just above 3 and clone the top of the plant. Or

Gently spread open the top leaves and snip about 1/3 off of the tiny leaves inside there. That should give you 4 main colas.

 

[OregonGrown79]

So I fim'd her last night, hope I missed!!! I have come to the conclusion I have a Mag deficiency so I will be adding a little Epsom Salt to the water tonight. She is getting pretty dry so its time for a drink! How long till she should start shooting tops out of where I fim'd her? How long till I should bend her over after the fimming?
OG79

 

[OregonGrown79]

 

[Oldbear]

I think waiting a week minimum for recovery is a good idea. Don't be alarmed if the first leaves are a bit strange in shape.