Vetsmoke Goes Perpetual With Bonsai Mothers, Clones & DIY Builds

[VetSmoke85]

Thanks for all the suggestions and such. Would only take things like SSRI's as an absolute last resort. Horrible things. All the plants I've grown/am growing are either indica or indica leaning. I'm gonna let these future ones go a little longer in flowering and see how I get on with them.

I think covid will have had an effect on everyone whether we realise it or not. Then added to that I had worries because of previous health issues. Then my 7 year old son ending up in hospital and nearly losing him etc. It's all had an effect.

I probably do have a bit of PTSD too. I've noticed the way things like fireworks effect me has changed in recent years. I don't think you can do 5 operational deployments and come out without a few mental scars. Hyper vigilance is a bitch. Once you've been in that state your body remembers and kicks it in full force. I think occasions like having 56 incoming rockets in one night in Iraq are bound to mess you up a little. The amount of indirect fire there was awful.

I'll get back to where I need to be though. Already feeling more positive. It's a marathon that never really ends though. Peace and love to all.

 

[VetSmoke85]

Maui wowi

I'll have a look into this one. Thanks.

 

[Oldhippie59]

Thanks for all the suggestions and such. Would only take things like SSRI's as an absolute last resort. Horrible things. All the plants I've grown/am growing are either indica or indica leaning. I'm gonna let these future ones go a little longer in flowering and see how I get on with them.

I think covid will have had an effect on everyone whether we realise it or not. Then added to that I had worries because of previous health issues. Then my 7 year old son ending up in hospital and nearly losing him etc. It's all had an effect.

I probably do have a bit of PTSD too. I've noticed the way things like fireworks effect me has changed in recent years. I don't think you can do 5 operational deployments and come out without a few mental scars. Hyper vigilance is a bitch. Once you've been in that state your body remembers and kicks it in full force. I think occasions like having 56 incoming rockets in one night in Iraq are bound to mess you up a little. The amount of indirect fire there was awful.

I'll get back to where I need to be though. Already feeling more positive. It's a marathon that never really ends though. Peace and love to all.

I’m there with you my friend spent 3 years In Iraq TQ,Taji, Al asad. 2 in Afghanistan De dadi up north. Peace and health to you and your family.

 

[VetSmoke85]

I’m there with you my friend spent 3 years In Iraq TQ,Taji, Al asad. 2 in Afghanistan De dadi up north. Peace and health to you and your family.

Respect! Same to you mate.

 

[VetSmoke85]

The Maui Wowie may not be the easiest strain to grow in my setup but I like a challenge.

 

[NuttyProfessor]

I am looking that one up too .... i like blue diesel its a good laugh when you smoke, it never lets me down, its myself and other half fav strain for years

 

[VetSmoke85]

I'll have to check that out too. I've got so many seeds to get through I may have to abandon bonsai mothers and do a few multi strain SoG grows. 2-3 weeks veg. Got Jack Herer, Do-Si-Dos, Wedding Cake and Zkittles. Could do with some more Northern Lights too and got a few seeds of that.

 

[VetSmoke85]

I am looking that one up too .... i like blue diesel its a good laugh when you smoke, it never lets me down, its myself and other half fav strain for years

Short Stuff have a Himalaya Blue Diesel auto that sounds interesting.

 

[syenite]

I didn't even need to be in active deployment to get PTSD from my time in the army. Respect and love to you all!

 

[VetSmoke85]

I didn't even need to be in active deployment to get PTSD from my time in the army. Respect and love to you all!

Same to you my friend. I'd do it all again too without question. Lol. I've had my eye on a t-shirt that says 'Broken crayons still colour'. I got another from their line on my birthday that says 'The difference is, none of us almost joined'.

 

[VetSmoke85]

I'll do a plant update tonight. No major changes but always nice to see GG frosting up.

 

[Oldhippie59]

I cant wait to try these ladies out The strain is Lambs Breath or Bread it’s a sativa I’m gonna make some edibles for a friend who has depression and motivation problems plus smoke some myself! The plants are autoflower and about 3 ft tall they sprouted on Oct 25 and Nov 5.

 

[VetSmoke85]

maybe latent ptsd ?

i can recommend canna pills. i've been using it for adhd among other things for years. it's a great control. i ditched ritalin so long ago i can't remember.

everyone hates me when i forget my pills ..

My best friend who I gift meds to has suspected he had ADD for years and recently did some tests suggesting he has. He doesn't want any prescription meds so I'll have to suggest it to him. We served together and just understand each other. Our wives reckon we should just get married to each other More hetero life partners like Jay & Silent Bob.

 

[Dan Dark]

Pulling up my seat. I'd LOVE to hear more about your bonsai techniques. I have about 30 Sativa's in process and 10 Indica's just sprouting now...having a way to keep mothers in veg forever is a challenge with Sativa's. Basically I buy some seds and try to clone enough mother's for a year or more of crops.

Nice work.

 

[VetSmoke85]

Pulling up my seat. I'd LOVE to hear more about your bonsai techniques. I have about 30 Sativa's in process and 10 Indica's just sprouting now...having a way to keep mothers in veg forever is a challenge with Sativa's. Basically I buy some seds and try to clone enough mother's for a year or more of crops.

Nice work.

Welcome! Well it's my first attempt at keeping any sort of mothers and doing clones so kinda winging it. Read a few guides online. Think the trick is using the square pots and root pruning once or twice a year. I may do these fairly soon as they were straight from seed. Think I'll pop them out the pots later to take a look and add some pics to my update on the garden.

 

[Dan Dark]

I cant wait to try these ladies out The strain is Lambs Breath or Bread it’s a sativa I’m gonna make some edibles for a friend who has depression and motivation problems plus smoke some myself! The plants are autoflower and about 3 ft tall they sprouted on Oct 25 and Nov 5.

Looks like a great start. I started with sativa's and ound they responded really well to being aggressively trimmed. In flower the challenge is knowing how long to hold them. My Indica's can be done in as little as 45 days in flower. I pulled my first Sativa's at 10 weeks and left two other to flower until day 90! They swell and continue to grow for a long time. My first plant is now curing and seems to be one of the most amazing strains ever - an appetite supressant, head high damn girl kinda feeling!
good luck!

 

[Oldhippie59]

Looks like a great start. I started with sativa's and ound they responded really well to being aggressively trimmed. In flower the challenge is knowing how long to hold them. My Indica's can be done in as little as 45 days in flower. I pulled my first Sativa's at 10 weeks and left two other to flower until day 90! They swell and continue to grow for a long time. My first plant is now curing and seems to be one of the most amazing strains ever - an appetite supressant, head high damn girl kinda feeling!
good luck!

Wow thanks for the info, I’m new to growing not used to trimming or how to do it right but I’m on the right site to learn. These really surprised me with the size of the fan leaves and height so far. Well take care brother!

 

[VetSmoke85]

Garden Update

First up the veg cabinet.

Critical Mass mother - 6 Weeks

She's doing fine. As you can see pretty root bound but they look pretty healthy right now. May need to root prune soon.

OG Kush mother - couple of days off 6 weeks

She's doing okay too but again root bound. She tends to take a little longer to dry out and her roots are a little yellow. Think a root prune would do her some good too.

The cuttings from these two seem to be doing okay. 4 days and no sign of roots yet. I'll wait until the 7 day mark and remove the domes for a bit and see I they flop or not. Critical on the right OG's on the left.

The two Gorilla Glue clones are growing again which is good. Dark green so I'll stick on plain water or light feed on the next one.

Now for what you've all been waiting for. The star of the show.

Gorilla Glue - 4 weeks 12/12

She's lovely and frosty. Smells a bit like cat piss right now. Still had a couple of fungus gnats knocking around so the last 2 feeds I've sprayed the soil with neem oil, watered that in and then sprayed the surface heavily again after. Caught a couple on sticky traps and one of the fans is blowing across the top of the pot. Fingers crossed it won't become a problem now.

Big update so I appreciate you taking the time to read. Got a few more pics of GG if there's requests but I hit the 10 pic limit. Ha ha. Happy growing!

 

[DonkeyDick]

More GG pics please?

I’m thinking you probably took them out for the photo, just wondering if your clear cups with the cuts in are nested in opaque cups to protect the roots?

Also on the sticky ‘trap’. The sticky isn’t a control, it’s part of your scouting and it’s telling you there is a presence. Diatomaceous earth if you have any would be the kind of thing you might want to be using now.

Looking lush, VS

 

[VetSmoke85]

clear cups with the cuts in are nested in opaque cups

Not at the moment but they will be. Need to spray some when it stops raining. Lol.

Diatomaceous earth

I'll look out for some. Much appreciated.

She's nice to look at hey.