Trying Something A Bit Different

[gr865]

Ok today I set up the new grow, 6 Mimosa EVO on rectangle screen.
The original round setup, and the new setup. Will start flower before the plant reach the screen.
Last grow

The new grow!

Will be able to pull the plants about two feet to the front of the tent to work on them. Good for this old man's back.
Massive spasms tonight after doing this switch over most of the day. Took two FECO caps and used cannabutter in the noodles for supper tonight. Should sleep well.

 

[gr865]

Day 3 of veg under the two 315's.

Normal position in the tent.

Today, pulled the plant stand all the way to the front of the tent and tied down the plants again. Position when pulled forward on the rollers, can move the stand about 1.5 to 2 feet. Gives me ample movement to get to the back plants.

Will be able to pull the plants about two feet to the front of the tent to work on them.
Thinking of topping all buds, mains and side branching, one more time. That would allow the plants to go into flower around the middle of December. Looking like there are around ten buds pre plant now and would like to get the bud count to between 15 and 20.
These pics taken today.

Do not have labels on the plants because my buddy who started these clones did not label the phenos. My first run this fall was the Wedding Cake and his was the Mimosa EVO and we exchanged clones. He has only been growing for a couple of years, he is lazy and does not check ppm's or pH on a regular bases. The clones I got from him were very in need of additional Calimagic and Epsom.

This last pic, taken on 11/12 shows the deficiencies. Got them from him on 11/6 in Solo's and put into the 2 gallon Smart pots on 11/7. Was able to get the problem resolved in my favor in about 4 days. Have 4 irrigation cycles set at 30 seconds each. You can see in today's pics that the Cal/Mag issue is resolved, took over a week but it's under control now. Strong root system being developed so now under the 315's they should begin to flourish.
Gave him 6 clones of the Wedding Cake in Solos that were about 10 inches tall and very healthy. He said wow your clones are so much nicer than the ones I gave you, so we had the Cal/Mag discussion again for about the 5th time, like I said he is lazy.

 

[gr865]

Start of veg under the 2 - 315's and on the new screen last Monday 11/23.
Been tying the branches down and spread. Wanting to start flower soon, at least by the end of the week if not before

One weeks growth, have tied the branches down three times since last Monday. Attempted to do some Fimming this last week, will see how it goes. The plants are about 8 inches from the screen. I can remove the legs and add more height to the screen, will adjust as needed.

Noticed this while viewing the plants this morning. On an older leaf and not seeing it on any new growth. But I am going increase the Calimagic by 0.5ml and the Epsom by 0.25 grams.

Cold front blew in, I am headed to the beach to toss a line in the water, Reds and trout are in the surf now.

 

[gr865]

The "Cal/Mag" issue is getting out of hand, never had this before.
Today I change the rez and added extra Calimagic and Epsom. ready to flip but worried about flipping with the plant like this.
Added an extra three gallon to the rez with 3 ml of Calimagic. Did a 3 minute flush 3 min flush with increased Cal/Mag.

Could use a bit of help here!

 

[Stunger]

Good luck, but over my head!

 

[gr865]

Well I got the Mag issue under control fairly fast by misting with 1 tsp Epsom/gallon RO pH'ed water.

Friday I removed the plants from the tent, removed the binders and did a pre flower trim.

Did not take any pics before the trim but here is one from a few days before and the the after trim pic.

Untied and ready for the pre flower trim

After the trim, tied back down for a few days.

Today just after I turned the lamps off to start the flower cycle. Cannabis is such and amazing plant. Can trim the shit out of it and 5 days later! I removed the binders two days ago.

All six plants 5 days after pre flower heavy trim.

Above and below the screen pic taken today, can see the leaves just touching the screen. I have the screen on PVC and the tees are not glued so they are removable to add extensions to the height of the screen.

Ok, Light and water cycles set so now somewhere between 65 and 75 days we should be ready to harvest.
Have the irrigation cycles set at 30 seconds with 4 start times over the 12 hr light period. Will need to watch for excess runoff an adjust accordingly.

 

[Stunger]

Looking really good, great gardening!

 

[gr865]

End of the veg cycle, started flower on 12/9.

12/9

12/12

Let the stretch begin!

 

[Stunger]

At risk of repeating myself, they're looking awesome!

 

[gr865]

Day 8 of flower:

Have been tucking branches under the screen but think I will let them go a bit. They are one week into stretch so I know the hormone change has happened, so they should begin stretching fairly rapidly now.

Lights are 19 inches from tops of plants.

Thinking of taking some of the fans, any thoughts guys/girls?

 

[Stunger]

I can't help when it comes to indoor growing but looking good, a nice green meadow!

 

[gr865]

Day 13 of flower.

Have stopped any training at this point and letting them stretch. If anymore training is required it will be LST, and maybe a Supercrop or two. Have been removing some fans and did a bit of undercarriage trimming.

Okay height control, the plants have stretched over an inch a day since last management on day 8.
Lamps are around 16 inches above the canopy and will be moving them to 19 - 20 inches tonight prior to lights on.

Couple of shots across the canopy.

Two pics right after lights outs.

It has been cold as of late and we draw intake air from a room where I allow outside air in and the temp is around 58 degrees. My tent temp is 78 F with lights on and 66 F with lights off. I have to keep an aquarium heater in my rez which is also in the same room where I draw my air, so my solution is 76 F when it leaves the rez.

I am liking what is going on, need to do a bit of trimming but don't want to slow down flower, will probably continue removing fans blocking bud sites.

 

[Stunger]

You've got such a good base happening, they are going to mouthwatering in the coming weeks. You have a wonderful balance, a great garden you've nurtured and trout nearby when you want to have a fish. Brilliant!
Great job, take care man.

 

[gr865]

I did the 21st day defoliation on 12/29, finished on the 30th,
The rolling tray works ok, but I had trouble getting to the back plants. Like this method but will be putting the Lazy Susan back on the tray so I can turn it 180 degrees. I believe I can do it without having to lose any of the sqft of the screen.
Before

After

Still a little to take off the undercarriage.

Pics above the screen.
Liking the height control and even canopy..

Well, glad this phase is over, now will be just fan covering bud sites that are removed until the 42 day when another round of defo will take place. Should not have to remove much.

Buds are shaping up well, now let's see how well they fill in.

 

[gr865]

Day 28

Happy New Year, Damn I sure hope so!

Recovery from the 21st day defo has been great and am about a week till I begin adding Liquid KoolBloom.
These pics are from just prior to lights off and just after lights off.

You get to that part of the grow where you're taking pictures everyday and looking at the plants at least once a day so you say damn they sure don't seem to be growing much.
Then you go back and look at pics from a week ago and say, oh, shit yeah!!!

 

[Stunger]

Yes you're again at that stage of seeing all the buds getting bigger ever day, it keeps pulling you in to check yet again on them, I know I can't help it either. It is great gardening you're doing, such consistent high quality output! I still marvel at the flat vertical grow you did a while back. Keep well.

 

[gr865]

Yes you're again at that stage of seeing all the buds getting bigger ever day, it keeps pulling you in to check yet again on them, I know I can't help it either. It is great gardening you're doing, such consistent high quality output! I still marvel at the flat vertical grow you did a while back. Keep well.

Thanks my friend!
I do plan on doing another vertical grow, and hope to start the plants sometimes late this summer. Did that this past summer and was able to harvest the fall grow in mid November and had this winters grow only needing a couple of weeks in the tent to get them ready into flower. I will be able to harvest early February when we still have cool weather.

 

[gr865]

Day 35 12/12

The closeups below do not show the real color of the plants, this is the true color, light greens.

Day 34

 

[Stunger]

They look great!

 

[Bill284]

Day 35 12/12

The closeups below do not show the real color of the plants, this is the true color, light greens.

Day 34

WOW craftsmanship beyond parrel. Just incredible.