Alright So now for a long update!
Im going to make bigger holes next time and on the sides
Heres what I used, same soil mix as I used in the cups. The guy at my shop suggested the Azos from a local company, hes had good results and it was cheaper.
Here are the first ones that got transplanted last night
Im not sure if it was a coincidence or not but when transplanting the roots seemed to be more in the bottom 1/3 of the cup where it was just coco. One of the power flowers roots was makin a circle around the bottom....
Then this morning I went to get more coco and I got the last Critical Planted, her roots werent bad at all on 3 barely showing on the sides, but I transplanted her anyways. Im not sure why shes growing slower her sister is the leader of the pack!
Here they all are as of now
Now for some close ups of the different strains, along with info
Power Flower
"During the 90s, a group of passionate growers from the Netherlands travelled to South Africa to gather genetics which could be added to their library. Using the genetics they collected, this team would give birth to a nearly pure Sativa (12% Indica) made exclusively with those genetics. This Cannabis plant would eventually take over Amsterdam's coffeeshops, mostly still around today, and was known as Power Plant.
Our Power Flower is our attempt to recreate the popular features from one of Amsterdam's most famous weeds. This feminized plant will grow over 1 m tall, up to 1.5 m, indoors, but can stretch to 2 m outside. It prefers a warm environment like California or Italy, however, it can be grown in south of France and Germany, while more northern latitudes are not recommended for this marijuana strain.
Power Plant was the original large-yielding commercial crop and we are proud to say that Power Flower is just as big. Growers can expect anything from 45 g to 65 g per plant, or up to 650 g per square metre under a 600 W light. Grown outdoors, it can yield over 100 g per plant, but will require a lot of sun and food to do so.
With such a high yield in only 8 weeks flowering, combined with a moderately easy grow, Power Flower is easily a top contender for a commercial crop grower. With lots of light, fluffy green nuggets filling up all spacing between internodes, Power Flower is suitable for the sea/screen of green operations. The relatively easy grow also makes it suitable for first-time growers who want as little a challenge as possible.
Power Flower will give smokers a taste of sweet and sour, like lemon and limes, followed by a subtle pine fresh flavour. It's not just taste buds that are refreshed as users can experience a smooth high, with an energetic and active experience. Between its pleasing smoke, moderately easy grow and massive buds, Power Flower is guaranteed to leave you satisfied and yearning for more. "
Critical
"There are always lots of requirements to fill when deciding which strain to grow: strength, yield, flavour, ease of growth, suitability to climate etc. There is one marijuana plant that tries to bring together all these features in a perfect balance in order to produce the ultimate cash crop: large yield, short flowering period, good smoke. Critical is a plant designed for the 'cash-crop' grower who wants the best of both worlds and is guaranteed to fulfil expectations.
Our Critical plant is an Indica dominant genetic which shows in its small size, staying below 1 metre tall. It has short internode spacing, which will eventually fill up with buds, making it the high-yielding specimen it is. Its small height also makes it suitable for those looking to grow in small spaces, for the more discreet growers.
Grown indoors, it will average 50-60 grams per plant and can easily hit 600 grams per square metre under a 600W light. Grown outdoors, it prefers a warmer climate such as in Spain, Italy or California and, given the right conditions, will produce over 100 grams per plant. Due to its relatively short flowering time, it can be grown in more northern latitudes (UK, Netherlands); however, it will not reach its full potential as she would indoors.
No other plant from Royal Queen Seeds will yield as much in 7 weeks as Critical Feminized. This short flowering time makes it suitable for growers with a tight schedule. Commercial growers will be pleased with the results in sea/screen of green operations as it delivers large yields with very little maintenance.
The final key to a good commercial crop is a solid smoke; it wouldn't make sense to have such a high-yielding plant with no power in the puff. Therefore we are glad to say that Critical offers just as much in the stone as it does in the yield. It brings a nice stoned effect which mellows you down into a relaxed vibration."
heres the leader(critical)
Himalayan gold(greenhouse website)
"Nepalese x North Indian.Very creative mild high with a balancedand long lasting body feeling.Medicinally effective in pain therapy and appetite stimulating.8 weeks, with a yield up to 850 gr/m2.Long internodes, long branches, best results when developed to full size.
Good for LST.Tall, strong plant, needs support due to the extremely dense buds. Ideal for mountain areas, resists well to cold."
My runt Power Flower(took 4 days longer to germ and it got flipped when I first planted it and im pretty sure the root got air...Should I toss it?)
I just realized I forgot to get close up of the Fruit Spirit!
heres info tho
"Fruit Spirit is the current result of the never-ending quest for new flavours that send your taste buds dancing with every hit of the joint/bong. This marijuana strain is one of the sweetest skunks we have come across in our time. For the connoisseur smokers who are looking for a new flavour that will never get boring we are proud to present Fruit Spirit Feminized from Royal Queen Seeds.
Although it is a Sativa dominant cannabis plant, Fruit Spirit will not grow over 1 m tall indoors. Outside, it needs a lot of sun like in Italy or Greece and can even handle more tropical locations like Jamaica or Brazil. Outdoors, this Marijuana strain will stretch to 2 m tall and is not suited to colder climates like France and UK.
Fruit Spirit Feminized will yield on average 30-40 g per plant, or about 400 g per square metre under a 600W light. It doesn't stretch much during flowering , so fans of big main colas will be very pleased with the growth of Fruit Spirit. Consisting of tight, frosty buds, it carries an aroma that will have you itching to harvest.
This cannabis strain will require an 8 week flowering period, which is relatively short for a sativa dominant plant. Extra care and consideration should be taken to maximise the flavour of Fruit Spirit after harvesting. As always, our recommendation is to dry your plant for 7 days prior to trimming/clipping. Performing a dry trim will help to maintain this special flavour, which can be easily lost during the drying period.
The smoke from Fruit Spirit is beyond outstanding. Its combination of super sweet taste along with a pleasant head high is guaranteed to make this marijuana plant one of your favourites. The aroma experienced while growing this magnificent specimen is accompanied by an even more exquisite experience when smoked. Truly one of our best-tasting feminized strains, an absolute splendour to smoke with every hit tasting like a mouthful of blueberries. "
So far no one has shown any transplant shock
So last night I got to talking to the guy at our grow shop, its family owned pretty sweet. We were talking to him about how our room recently got upgraded and how we only have 800w/1200w and he said we need to concentrate the light better. I guess a lot of people are running about 6000watts in a 10x10...We cant afford that right now nor do I want that big of a heat signature lol
So last night after we were done transplanting we started throwing ideas around and this is what we came up with.
We are going to go to lowes and are going to buy 2 8ft sheets of that foam insulator, its super cheap. Then we plan on using it to make a "movable wall" in a "L shape," that way I can just slide it over to get to the plants and the A/C can still do its job. Of course it will be tall enough to just go slightly higher than the hoods. But this way it helps reflect and concentrate the light better. We just dont have the funds for a tent or another hood n ballast. Right now we are just growing our free RoyalQueen seeds and a few of the himalayans we bought for practice and to help us save $$ so we can expand and grow our GDP and Holy Grail OG seeds(we plan on keeping mothers of these).
Anyways feel free to leave comments and feedback!
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