Twnewell's First Grow

[Emilya Green]

Quick question. Should I "Top" my plants? And if so anyone have a link that would help my learn how to do it?

I top all of my plants for several good reasons, first and foremost, more yield. Check out my current grow journal for notes on my recent toppings. Choice of where to top is very determinant as to the final shape of your plant and in my opinion, the quality of your product.

 

[twnewell]

All looking good after there topping.

 

[twnewell]

Any thoughts? Looks good as far as I can tell.

 

[Emilya Green]

looking great, now just sit back and watch the show

 

[twnewell]

Best time to water? I'm sure my plants are dry, or close to it, my question is the best time to water? I'm sure they will survive till morning, lights out is in 3 hours. Would it be better to water now or wait till morning?

 

[Emilya Green]

Best time to water? I'm sure my plants are dry, or close to it, my question is the best time to water? I'm sure they will survive till morning, lights out is in 3 hours. Would it be better to water now or wait till morning?

The very very best time to water is at lights on in the morning. They rise up to greet the day and are in full transpiration at this time, and if you water slowly enough you will notice that they take a little extra in the mornings, the amount that uptakes directly into the plant while you are sitting there. Of course the rule is that if you are questioning watering before bed, wait.

 

[twnewell]

Then they will have a good breakfast. Thanks again.

 

[Emilya Green]

I have a similar decision to make with mine this evening... will they be dry or need to wait till morning... that seems to be the question of the day.

 

[twnewell]

I’m thinking we will both do the same, if they are that dry, 8 hours aren’t going to hurt. Especially during lights out.

 

[Emilya Green]

You might be surprised how busy they get at night though... I see the most rapid growth at night. If I don't see wilting starting on the lower nodes by bedtime, they wait till morning. Right now I see full transpiration, all leaves pointing up toward the light.

 

[twnewell]

No wilting here and lights out in 2 hours.

 

[Emilya Green]

look at them all reaching up! I am proud of you! They look great!

 

[Emilya Green]

I like to tell people, you will be amazed that they are still standing.... this right here is what I am talking about.

 

[twnewell]

So far there not dead, good advice is keeping them going, not my growing skills.

 

[twnewell]

I'm planing on ordering some cal/mag today. I'm using RO water from a town water system. I don't have a ppm meter, but i'm sure there are no minerals in the water. Is there a recommended amount of cal/mag to add to RO water?

 

[twnewell]

Looking good this morning. This is 5-10 min after watering. Watered 400-450 ml each.

 

[twnewell]

Also noticed new growth in the corner between the node and stem of each plant.

 

[Emilya Green]

Watered 400-450 ml each.

was this where runoff occurred or a random amount?

 

[Emilya Green]

I'm planing on ordering some cal/mag today. I'm using RO water from a town water system. I don't have a ppm meter, but i'm sure there are no minerals in the water. Is there a recommended amount of cal/mag to add to RO water?

yes, read the directions on the side of the bottle... several different versions of the product out there.

 

[Emilya Green]

I am following my own advice and upon feeling some water weight in the containers, even though it is as dry as the Sahara on top with the soil starting to separate from the sides of the container... I am waiting to water again. I will get home from work in around 6 hours and I will check again at that time. Almost everyone I know would be watering at this time, but I am more patient than most. Patience above all else... that is the key to being smarter than the plant you are growing.