Trala’s Tent

[Trala]

I think she looks great- you dun good!

Suggestion: Keep that book downstairs...

Good morning C Sparkle

Do you think I did really?

OMG I was so mad at me. And you know what? I still haven’t googled leaf parts, so a part of me is still a bit scared they are sugar leaves, not that I even know if that makes any difference. LOL

And it usually is, but I was on my computer looking up drying methods in here coz my iPad times out as I copy it in my book.

I am wondering if I should just stick to this type of curing I’m doing now, or just attempt a small amount in the fridge. What do you think? Tell me true.

Oh and just so you know, this ongoing brain vs confidence skull fuckery that goes on inside my head isn't just growing related.

Two nights ago while cooking dinner my brain and my confidence had a dual.

I needed to pull a tray out of the oven to turn some beetroot I was roasting. My confidence decided there was an easier way - coz putting on an oven mitt is sooooo hard.

My brain: take the tray out using the oven mitt and place it on the cooktop
My confidence: Yeah nah I got a better way. I can just slide my hand into the furnace like oven and use the long tongs and turn em inside the oven
My brain: the oven rack above is too close, you'll burn us
My confidence: I won't. Just keep a steady hand and use the long tongs
My brain: we don't have long tongs
My confidence: just use the regular ones, you’ll be fine.
My brain: this is a baaaaad idea. You're going to burn us
My confidence: gurrrrllllll you got this!
My brain: fucking idiot… I told you.

The struggle is real.

 

[Paul Squiggle]

Wow mate. You need to see a nurse about that

 

[Trala]

Row of luvvlies. Looking damn fine there T.

‘Ello ‘ello

Wot we got ‘ere then

alright Guv?

Thank you G. That really makes me big smile. You were such a great help to me my first grow. I still quadline or try to you know.

 

[Trala]

...on the grandkids....my boy is only 22 months, I have a while, but I'm waiting for the ice cream for breakfast mornings with them

I love the toddler age. They are like sponges. I’ve got a funny. So when the 6 month old was born, I had the oldest boy for 5 days while the kids were in hospital.

My Facebook update the day they were picking him up:-

L O L L I N G !

so tidy, too!! Girls look fantastic

Thank you Krissi. I went a bit banana sandwich on Kimee yesterday. Hopefully there is no lasting damage.

I love my flower room. I potter in there every day.

 

[Trala]

Wow mate. You need to see a nurse about that

 

[Trala]

Oiiii @Carcass. I going to top today maybe. I’ll give you a Mimmy update today. I’m leaving the topping till I have 7 good nodes coz I want to clone the top. I’ll show you today

In fact I’ll go downstairs and do it right now brb

 

[Carcass]

just attempt a small amount in the fridge. What do you think? Tell me true.

I think you should, and if you like the result, maybe do it full scale next time. It really does make a huge difference in the taste and smell of the finished product...maybe do half an ounce 14 grams or so...

The struggle is real.

Ouch!...so is the oven mitt...

brb

 

[DeeBoy]

Well, you left SOME leaves on ... The sugar leaves are frosty with resin and the protrude from the bud. Looks like you left those. You look good to this rookie...

 

[Trala]

I think you should, and if you like the result, maybe do it full scale next time. It really does make a huge difference in the taste and smell of the finished product...maybe do half an ounce 14 grams or so...

Ouch!...so is the oven mitt...

I’m old school C Biscuit. The only time I can do oz and grams is weed and babies.

Even now ole mate measures in ounces larger purchases grams for anything under a quarter.

And you were right. Waterlogged. She had some light rain yesterday, and today Mimmy is back to banging Her leaves are outstretched and ready to drink in some Vit D.

So I want to top at node 4. I know she is prolly a bit big, but I really want to clone that top for the opportunity for a semmetrical semetricale an even X for CarhookingTM. I also want to leave a bit of stem like Mr S taught me coz I have a habit of tearing off arms.

Mimmy Bee aka Mimosa Eva
Days in Veg: 19

So topping, it’s node 4 aye? Like number 4 on my node counting. You don’t count from the little bean looking bits aye, I fucking hope not coz I buried them accidentally.

And her little roots are already reaching

 

[Trala]

Well, you left SOME leaves on ... The sugar leaves are frosty with resin and the protrude from the bud. Looks like you left those. You look good to this rookie...

Thanks

Ok, I’ll try and retain that. OMG sugar leaves coz they look like they have sugar on ‘em! That soooo cute. I’ll retain that 100%.

So the fan leaves are the big single leaves that have their own stem aye?

I have my own sort of plant language that I alone understand.

I don’t do all that cola, catalyst (that’s not the word, it’s got a random x in it. I think it means plant ovary) language. But sugar leaves I can do

I have approx 2 weeks before I trim. I’m going to try and ready myself for a fridge cure. I just need to decide, go small like a half like C said, or just fuck it, and do the whole plant. Given my impulsiveness I’m libel to ruin all 3. Lollll

 

[Carcass]

You don’t count from the little bean looking bits aye, I fucking hope not coz I buried them accidentally.

Yeah, you just count the (sets of) real leaves.
Topping above node 4 will work just fine, it'll give you 8 main branches to work with.
Some folks also shave off node #1, but I leave that one- sometimes it does well, sometimes not so much...

 

[Trala]

Yeah, you just count the (sets of) real leaves.
Topping above node 4 will work just fine, it'll give you 8 main branches to work with.
Some folks also shave off node #1, but I leave that one- sometimes it does well, sometimes not so much...

Thanks

She looks soooooooo much better

I HATE starting seeds. I never do it well.

 

[Carcass]

I HATE starting seeds. I never do it well.

I've been at it for a long time, and I still suck at it...that's probably why Herbies is me sending 3 seeds- they
know I'll fuck up the first two...

 

[Trala]

I've been at it for a long time, and I still suck at it...that's probably why Herbies is me sending 3 seeds- they
know I'll fuck up the first two...

L O L L I N G !

I feel so anxious every time. And I overthink EVERYTHING!

I think I’ve started every single seed grow with “well I’ve killed them…”

OMG Do you remember the time I kicked the 3 Tangerine Dreams straight out of their seed pots? Or the time I couldn’t find one of my Tangerine Dreams coz she fell off my pool fence and was lodged in my garden shrubbery? Took me 20 minutes of retracing steps to find her, Omg and I still balance plants on that kill fence! It’s a miracle even one of those 3 survived! I’m a total hazard.

 

[StoneOtter]

Thank you I’m not sure if I’m going to dry in the fridge. I read a thread in here where the lot went mouldy. The poster did put in in jars. Given that I seem to struggle to follow the most basic direction, the trama that is sure to follow will be exhausting - for you guys lolllinggg

I got them from New Balance. I’ve never heard of Lawerence MA USA. They are Fresh Foams, and they are the only jogger I wear. I walk A LOT and need to replace them every 6 months.

New Balance makes them about 10 miles away from me in Lawrence. I didn't know if they manufactured elsewhere.

 

[Trala]

New Balance makes them about 10 miles away from me in Lawrence. I didn't know if they manufactured elsewhere.

Oh wow!

They are expensive here! I think I paid $260 for these.

Oh Stone, get ready mate. I have just lived though what can only be described as a catastrophe of Tramatic proportions!

 

[KanaGirl]

Pulling up a seat @Trala

I tried the Lotus dry method on my last grow. It worked great! I have an extra fridge in my basement, so that is where it was done. It's a side by side french door model, and we keep backup frozen food in the freezer side. FYI - what I didn't realize was that the smell/taste would transfer between the two spaces. It ruined all our frozen food

I don't smoke/vape, all my stuff gets turned into medicinal oil, so I normally just hang dry and vacuum seal for freezer storage. However, I really wanted to try the technique just to see the results.

My last grow was fully hydroponic style in coco with high frequency fertigation and GH nutes. The plants grew like they were on steroids, but they were absolutely devoid of any smell at harvest. I don't know WHY, as I have friends who have used GH in DWC and never had that issue. It was very strange to say the least. The Lotus method brought out terpenes that were not present to begin with, so I'm sure on buds that have a nice terpene profile to start, the results would be nothing short of amazing!

 

[DeeBoy]

L O L L I N G !

I feel so anxious every time. And I overthink EVERYTHING!

I think I’ve started every single seed grow with “well I’ve killed them…”

OMG Do you remember the time I kicked the 3 Tangerine Dreams straight out of their seed pots? Or the time I couldn’t find one of my Tangerine Dreams coz she fell off my pool fence and was lodged in my garden shrubbery? Took me 20 minutes of retracing steps to find her, Omg and I still balance plants on that kill fence! It’s a miracle even one of those 3 survived! I’m a total hazard.

I feel better that someone else thinks they’re killing their plants daily… I feel your pain, a little.

 

[Trala]

So I planned a good walk this morning with a gf. Overcast but no rain.

My brain and confidence were in discussion. Keep the flower girls under the light where humidity is 65%, vs put them outside to grab a bit of sun.

Brain: keep ‘em in
Confidence: yeah nah, they’ll be fine. Sun is better than light.
Brain: not if the cost is wet buds for 30 mins of sun
Confidence: don’t stop believin! They’ll be fine
Brain: I’m checking BOM
Confidence: ok do it
*BOM says cloudy till 11am, it’s currently 11:07 here as I type this
Confidence: see! You’ll be home by 1030. No rain
Brain: BOM is wrong… a lot
Confidence: don’t fight meteorology, it’ll be fine
Brain: oh okay put em out
Brain 45 minutes later: I fucking told you!

So it POURED. I am talking of biblical proportions, like Noah’s ark shit. So currently have the plants in my room. Aircon on. 3 fans and the humidifier going at 45%. I nearly blew my phoofoo valve trying to carry that humidifier upstairs and then nearly decapitated myself with the ceiling fan trying to take a pic standing on a chair. Humidity started at 85%. Perfect mould conditions.

My man will be home at 1930 tonight. I have until then to get them dry and back downstairs. He hates my grow at the best of times. I have a feeling keeping them in bed with us will that one step too far.

Serious question. Why am I the only person whose grow has such mentaldom and madness? Like just once I want a straight forward no drama grow! I drive me fuckng INSANE!

I legit nearly died taking this one.

FML

 

[Trala]

Pulling up a seat @Trala

I tried the Lotus dry method on my last grow. It worked great! I have an extra fridge in my basement, so that is where it was done. It's a side by side french door model, and we keep backup frozen food in the freezer side. FYI - what I didn't realize was that the smell/taste would transfer between the two spaces. It ruined all our frozen food

I don't smoke/vape, all my stuff gets turned into medicinal oil, so I normally just hang dry and vacuum seal for freezer storage. However, I really wanted to try the technique just to see the results.

My last grow was fully hydroponic style in coco with high frequency fertigation and GH nutes. The plants grew like they were on steroids, but they were absolutely devoid of any smell at harvest. I don't know WHY, as I have friends who have used GH in DWC and never had that issue. It was very strange to say the least. The Lotus method brought out terpenes that were not present to begin with, so I'm sure on buds that have a nice terpene profile to start, the results would be nothing short of amazing!

Omg turn around and get out of here while you still can

My grow style is manic with a twist of hysteria and a sprinkle of tears.

I’m going to try the Lotus method if my soaking wet plants don’t turn to mould. Mainly coz I like saying Lotus. Lollllll