First grow ever

[icthruyou]

Hello All. It is awesome that there are places like this and I thank everyone in advance.

First time ever growing anything, much less this incredibly interesting plant. I'm hooked.

So my setup is a 5 x 5 ACInfinity full setup. That package is awesome. Air circulation, temp control, 600W square LED light fixture, fans......everything. Side note: If you are considering trying this plant out I cannot say enough good things about the ACInfinity setup. Pricey, but worth it.

So on Nov 16th I popped two LSD-25's and a Gelato feminized Autoflowers (8 to 10 weeks according to company).
Lesson learned........one strain at a time next time. So as not to bore I'll ask instead of writing a novel and we'll go from there.

First - my LSD-25 is nearing harvest but I'm afraid to pull it too early. It has an amber/cloudy trich ratio of about 50/50 mid-plant. Here are a few pics.

I am also a bit concerned because I have detected the slightest hint of hay in the room. The LSD had a 787 ppm and a 6.8 PH on drain water readings (two feedings ago with straight DI/RO water. Last night watered and took sample and it was 550 ppm and 6.8 PH. Soil EC was 11% before watering. She and her cousin are drinking a lot of water now. Had some nute burn so I'm real easy on feeding.

1 - by the pics do you think she's ready?

2- and should the hay smell worry me? Temp at 70F using humidifier and RH stays at 55 - 60% 12/12 lighting

Thanks in advance for the help and once again, thrilled to be here.

 

[Flower]

Got a picture of the whole plant?

Your pictures are kinda blurry, but from what I can tell, you are showing quite a bit of amber.

 

[icthruyou]

Here's a pic

 

[icthruyou]

Got a picture of the whole plant?

Your pictures are kinda blurry, but from what I can tell, you are showing quite a bit of amber.

Yeah I was taking the pictures with a cell phone and a magnifying Loop holding it all together was kind of tough so but yeah you got the gist there's quite a bit of Amber. The picture I attached below is the whole plan, keep in mind I topped it and did light stress training early but didn't know a whole lot about defoliating or building a canopy correction I'll be making my second grow. I think it's probably time to pull her. Thanks for the response I appreciate it

 

[Hippie420]

Welcome! Might be my eyes, but I can see milky, but no amber. If there's 50/50 amber, you're in for some serious couch lock. I usually hack 'em when they hit 20%.

 

[greenmobster440]

Ya say close to harvest. How many days old is this auto. Looks like it's still growing to me.

 

[MariJan]

Here's a pic

That one nice first grow

 

[icthruyou]

Ya say close to harvest. How many days old is this auto. Looks like it's still growing to me.

She started on the 16th November so what is that 68ish days?

 

[icthruyou]

That one nice first grow

Thank you. The tent setup eliminated a whole lot of areas I could screw up. This allowed me to focus on screwing it up elsewhere and as of now, I've only done some minor damage,,,,,nute burn among them.

 

[greenmobster440]

She started on the 16th November so what is that 68ish days?

So it's been flowering about >50 days. Yeah it needs more time

 

[Flower]

So it's been flowering about >50 days. Yeah it needs more time

I agree. Lot of white pistils, definitely looks to still be growing.

 

[icthruyou]

I agree. Lot of white pistils, definitely looks to still be growing.

Thank you, I was getting itchy.

So will all of the pistils be amber? The trichs are truly about 50/50 regardless of the pistils.

 

[icthruyou]

So it's been flowering about >50 days. Yeah it needs more time

Thank you.......unnerving to say the least. I'd hate being this close and screwing up royally.

 

[greenmobster440]

Looks like ya got quite a bit going on in there.

 

[icthruyou]

Looks like ya got quite a bit going on in there.

Yeah, I was dumb enough to pop two strains at once.....a mistake I'm not planning on repeating. So the other lady is Gelato autoflower that isn't anything like the LSDs. The other two smaller ladies are the remainder of the LSD seeds. They've been topped and tied off. One I topped twice which has 8 even colas and the buds are already stacking up. I have no idea what the hell I'm doing. Using Can Grow Bible and Yield Science texts and just try to pay attention to the ladies. I think it's like anything else.....eliminate variables right? If I do succeed it'll have a ton to do with the setup. Tools are top notch, which greatly reduces those pesky variables. Genetics are too easily obtained these days and I have access to on-sight RO/DI water in commercial quantities. I use unsoftened well water to buffer my nutes but other than that I start with 7.0 PH and like 2 or 3 ppm on the TDS. Clean platform and less variables.

Thanks for looking in and giving advice, it's appreciated.

 

[WeedHopper]

Thank you, I was getting itchy.

So will all of the pistils be amber? The trichs are truly about 50/50 regardless of the pistils.

It's all about the trichomes. Most look for all cloudy with about 20% amber.

 

[greenmobster440]

Yeah, I was dumb enough to pop two strains at once.....a mistake I'm not planning on repeating. So the other lady is Gelato autoflower that isn't anything like the LSDs. The other two smaller ladies are the remainder of the LSD seeds. They've been topped and tied off. One I topped twice which has 8 even colas and the buds are already stacking up. I have no idea what the hell I'm doing. Using Can Grow Bible and Yield Science texts and just try to pay attention to the ladies. I think it's like anything else.....eliminate variables right? If I do succeed it'll have a ton to do with the setup. Tools are top notch, which greatly reduces those pesky variables. Genetics are too easily obtained these days and I have access to on-sight RO/DI water in commercial quantities. I use unsoftened well water to buffer my nutes but other than that I start with 7.0 PH and like 2 or 3 ppm on the TDS. Clean platform and less variables.

Thanks for looking in and giving advice, it's appreciated.

Sounds like ya did some research well before ya started and it shows. Can't go wrong with old text like the Grow Bible. It's has all ya need to know. But some things have evolved since that books release. These grow forums help with understanding and learning this hobby.
Growing multiple strains isn't as crazy as you'd think. I'm running 9 strains with 15 plants. Topping is okay. It's a method I don't use but it is an effective way to spread a plant.

Keep things as simple and redundant as possible. I feed the same to all my plants. Jacks, calcium nitrate, and Epsom. I use tap water and I don't pH adjust. I use promix straight outta the bag and trust it to buffer my ph...and it does. Finding what works is the key. Then ya simply rinse n repeat.

Looking forward to seeing more of what ya have going on.

 

[icthruyou]

It's all about the trichomes. Most look for all cloudy with about 20% amber.

Appreciated.

 

[icthruyou]

Sounds like ya did some research well before ya started and it shows. Can't go wrong with old text like the Grow Bible. It's has all ya need to know. But some things have evolved since that books release. These grow forums help with understanding and learning this hobby.
Growing multiple strains isn't as crazy as you'd think. I'm running 9 strains with 15 plants. Topping is okay. It's a method I don't use but it is an effective way to spread a plant.

Keep things as simple and redundant as possible. I feed the same to all my plants. Jacks, calcium nitrate, and Epsom. I use tap water and I don't pH adjust. I use promix straight outta the bag and trust it to buffer my ph...and it does. Finding what works is the key. Then ya simply rinse n repeat.

Looking forward to seeing more of what ya have going on.

I actually got a whole second 4 x 4 set up because.......well it's just going to be easier with multiple strains that way. I would like to learn about cloning and slow-growing as well as autoflower short-duration plants.

I got the grow bible for the truly base knowledge and green thumb approach and I use Yield Science for the latest science. I believe it is a college cannabis cultivation class textbook which is an extremely helpful reference. It breaks down the plant life cycle and processes down to the hormones governing growth and development, water activity, etc. Definite deep-dive on the plant science.

There is no replacement or text, though, that trump's real-life experience passing on the knowledge to those willing to listen.

I've already ordered the Jack's classic, the bloom booster and Calmag. I also got the Humbolt starter kit with sweet & sticky feed. I popped 5 Strawberry Banana's and every one is viable (so far) so plan on running a grow log of progress and differences. I'm bad about finishing and steady documentation (I finish what I'm doing just slack on the write-it-down-part). I'm going to try to actually put something presentable together that may get me some help or be helpful to others. Like I said, never messed with plants, much less one as diverse as this one.

Thank you for taking the time to respond. It's the most valuable thing I've got so I don't take others time for granted.

 

[MariJan]

I actually got a whole second 4 x 4 set up because.......well it's just going to be easier with multiple strains that way. I would like to learn about cloning and slow-growing as well as autoflower short-duration plants.

I got the grow bible for the truly base knowledge and green thumb approach and I use Yield Science for the latest science. I believe it is a college cannabis cultivation class textbook which is an extremely helpful reference. It breaks down the plant life cycle and processes down to the hormones governing growth and development, water activity, etc. Definite deep-dive on the plant science.

There is no replacement or text, though, that trump's real-life experience passing on the knowledge to those willing to listen.

I've already ordered the Jack's classic, the bloom booster and Calmag. I also got the Humbolt starter kit with sweet & sticky feed. I popped 5 Strawberry Banana's and every one is viable (so far) so plan on running a grow log of progress and differences. I'm bad about finishing and steady documentation (I finish what I'm doing just slack on the write-it-down-part). I'm going to try to actually put something presentable together that may get me some help or be helpful to others. Like I said, never messed with plants, much less one as diverse as this one.

Thank you for taking the time to respond. It's the most valuable thing I've got so I don't take others time for granted.

Pulling up a chair. there are grow journals. Autos done Carty's way is s great thread. It taught me a lot about autos. Tons of tips and tricks lots of great stuff there.