The SW is getting impressive as well. This is the other plant that was about dead. It hasnt gotten big but has incredible scents and a lot of resin production. The buds keeps getting larger and larger. It's really just 3 large buds to the whole plant...
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In the Veg tent:
1. and 2. The Cinderella99 ready for flower.
3. and 4. The Strawberry Cough clone.
The rest of the plants are doing well - two clones of the Critical Mango and two clones of the Power Plant. Roots are long, but thin.
I switched lights today to add a bit more power. I had ordered the SF 2000 to add to the flower tent but I dont have time to add it yet. So, I just took down the SF 1000 and put in the 2000. This should make the Cinderella99 and Strawberry Cough happier, as well as the others who they were blocking light from.
1. and 2. The Cinderella99 ready for flower.
3. and 4. The Strawberry Cough clone.
The rest of the plants are doing well - two clones of the Critical Mango and two clones of the Power Plant. Roots are long, but thin.
I switched lights today to add a bit more power. I had ordered the SF 2000 to add to the flower tent but I dont have time to add it yet. So, I just took down the SF 1000 and put in the 2000. This should make the Cinderella99 and Strawberry Cough happier, as well as the others who they were blocking light from.
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So today was harvest day for 3 plants - SW (Sage Wreck), TKBI ( Triangle Kush Billy Idol) and Power Plant. Original plan was for just the TKBI but after pulling it out and looking at the other two plants more closely, they were also ready.
A professional photographer for our major news paper came by to shoot the plants, and me harvesting them (no face pics). Apparently his editor was tired of using Gettysburg photos and photos from Colorado growers. We are now a medical state and he felt it was time to get some local grows. A reporter was also supposed to come but someone/something got hit by a train and he was called off.
So, I'm down to four plants in flower and will move two others in tomorrow - Critical Mango and another Power Plant.
The Critical Mango already in the tent probably has a couple more weeks left. But, it has huge buds right now, and smells just like Mango. I'm looking forward to the final result...
I had to order another scrubber and a gallon if Ona with the fan. After walking the photographer out, I returned to a house that smelled like a skunk got run over. The wife was PISSED! It didnt help that I was doing my trimming on the laundry table either. She walked downstairs to find two large branches laying next to her her clothes with two pair of sticky scissors. I've been getting dirty looks and comments since. Hopefully this second scrubber will help...
I found the idea using a wardrobe box as a dryer on the internet. It was only $12 and I had the wire already. I'll head to Wally World shortly to get a carbon a/c filter for it. Then I'll need to figure out how to hook up the scrubber so not to dry too fast...timer? My humidity level is low right now so I'm gonna lay a wet towel in there overnight (on top of plastic of course).
A professional photographer for our major news paper came by to shoot the plants, and me harvesting them (no face pics). Apparently his editor was tired of using Gettysburg photos and photos from Colorado growers. We are now a medical state and he felt it was time to get some local grows. A reporter was also supposed to come but someone/something got hit by a train and he was called off.
So, I'm down to four plants in flower and will move two others in tomorrow - Critical Mango and another Power Plant.
The Critical Mango already in the tent probably has a couple more weeks left. But, it has huge buds right now, and smells just like Mango. I'm looking forward to the final result...
I had to order another scrubber and a gallon if Ona with the fan. After walking the photographer out, I returned to a house that smelled like a skunk got run over. The wife was PISSED! It didnt help that I was doing my trimming on the laundry table either. She walked downstairs to find two large branches laying next to her her clothes with two pair of sticky scissors. I've been getting dirty looks and comments since. Hopefully this second scrubber will help...
I found the idea using a wardrobe box as a dryer on the internet. It was only $12 and I had the wire already. I'll head to Wally World shortly to get a carbon a/c filter for it. Then I'll need to figure out how to hook up the scrubber so not to dry too fast...timer? My humidity level is low right now so I'm gonna lay a wet towel in there overnight (on top of plastic of course).
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So the Strawberry Cough got Root Amphids (?). Its gone through 2 dunk treatments and hopefully is rided of the bugs.
It looks a bit stressed right now (last pic). I'm assuming it will bounce back tomorrow. If not, I do have a bug free clone waiting to root.
It looks a bit stressed right now (last pic). I'm assuming it will bounce back tomorrow. If not, I do have a bug free clone waiting to root.
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The Cinderella99 has finally started to really flower - trichomes starting to cover the leaves. It's super late for a supposedly "fast" flowering plant. I dont know if I stressed it or what.
I do have another one in flower as well. I waited a bit longer to trim this one though. It's really starting to stretch.
I do have another one in flower as well. I waited a bit longer to trim this one though. It's really starting to stretch.
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So the numbers after the dry...not great, but I'm definitely pleased with the quality for my first grow in 20+ years.
Sage Wreck....20.38 grams. This one was basically brought back from the dead. Didnt expect a large yield at all. But, it's probably the most flavorful and potent.
Triangle Kush Billy Idol....42.97 grams, about 1.5 ounces. Another one that was almost dead. Superb quality bud.
Power Plant.....68.23 grams, about 2.4 ounces. Super potent stuff. I've been experimenting with it - infusions and rosin pressed (I'll get to that)
Critical Mango....3.5 ounces. Cbd strain that I have about a half ounce decarded, deciding what route I'm gonna take with it. Truly sweet, fruity smelling. Pics attached of the largest bud and plant b4 and during harvest.
Sage Wreck....20.38 grams. This one was basically brought back from the dead. Didnt expect a large yield at all. But, it's probably the most flavorful and potent.
Triangle Kush Billy Idol....42.97 grams, about 1.5 ounces. Another one that was almost dead. Superb quality bud.
Power Plant.....68.23 grams, about 2.4 ounces. Super potent stuff. I've been experimenting with it - infusions and rosin pressed (I'll get to that)
Critical Mango....3.5 ounces. Cbd strain that I have about a half ounce decarded, deciding what route I'm gonna take with it. Truly sweet, fruity smelling. Pics attached of the largest bud and plant b4 and during harvest.
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So next up is the Cinderella99. It was supposed to be the fastest to completion...? But, it looks like it will be the highest and best quality yield. I'm guessing a couple more weeks.
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For drying I used a wardrobe box from UHaul - $12. I cut an opening in the lower front and put an a/c carbon filter ($7) over it. I hung stiff wires (free, already on hand) across and used clothes pins from the dollar store ($1). I ended up temporarily pulling a fan from my flower tent to place at the bottom of the drying box. Mistake! I ended up getting powdery while mildew. It's now replaced and I ordered 2 more fans, and a couple usb fan as well.
Smell was still an issue so I had to add a 4" fan and carbon filter. Works great! And it fits nicely under the basement steps in the store room.
The plants sat in the box about 8 days. Then, I put them in paper bags for a few days, until they felt pretty dry. Next, I put them in mason jars with 62% Boveda packs for curing. I still burp them a couple times a day (although this is supposedly not necessary or good for the packs). They taste better and better each day.
Smell was still an issue so I had to add a 4" fan and carbon filter. Works great! And it fits nicely under the basement steps in the store room.
The plants sat in the box about 8 days. Then, I put them in paper bags for a few days, until they felt pretty dry. Next, I put them in mason jars with 62% Boveda packs for curing. I still burp them a couple times a day (although this is supposedly not necessary or good for the packs). They taste better and better each day.
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Lastly, I bought a Sous Vide for decarbing and infusing. I've decarbed about an ounce to play with. I made some infused coconut oil. The plan is to use it to make gummies.
I used a half ounce of quality trim to make some tincture using everclear. That stuff burns like crazy! So, I have some high quality wax/butter melting in some liquid coconut oil right now in the Sous.
I built a rosin press! I found the plans on YouTube.
I only tested a gram but it worked perfectly. Excuse the mess. I was too excited to see if it worked. I have the hobby box but haven't cut the the holes out.
I used a half ounce of quality trim to make some tincture using everclear. That stuff burns like crazy! So, I have some high quality wax/butter melting in some liquid coconut oil right now in the Sous.
I built a rosin press! I found the plans on YouTube.
I only tested a gram but it worked perfectly. Excuse the mess. I was too excited to see if it worked. I have the hobby box but haven't cut the the holes out.
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So all of my first grow has been harvested with the exception of this Strawberry Cough. Its basically turned into a "perpetual grow" (I believe that's my understanding of the term) as I just keep rotating and harvesting a couple plants what seems like every few weeks now.
Anyway, my plan was to cut this one down in the next couple days. All trichomes are cloudy with a few Amber. BUT, theres new flower growth popping up in a few places, the most being on the main bud sight.
Do I wait for the new growth to finish/mature? (Top 2 pics) I dont want sleepy or couch lock buds. Or do I just chop it down as is? It could definitely use some beefing up, but that's my fault it's not. I've learned a great deal so far. The clone is already in flower, nice an even multiple tops, 3/4 this ones height. I left this one alone due to the bug issue that FINALLY got taken care of - multiple dunks and sprays. It was never cropped.
Please assist. TIA
Anyway, my plan was to cut this one down in the next couple days. All trichomes are cloudy with a few Amber. BUT, theres new flower growth popping up in a few places, the most being on the main bud sight.
Do I wait for the new growth to finish/mature? (Top 2 pics) I dont want sleepy or couch lock buds. Or do I just chop it down as is? It could definitely use some beefing up, but that's my fault it's not. I've learned a great deal so far. The clone is already in flower, nice an even multiple tops, 3/4 this ones height. I left this one alone due to the bug issue that FINALLY got taken care of - multiple dunks and sprays. It was never cropped.
Please assist. TIA
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You could probably wait a bit more, just look at them daily to see if the amber trichs are multiplying too fast. You do run the risk of it throwing some nanners the later into flower it goes but you could just chop the plant at first sign and still be ok.
The buds do look a little thin, are they being grown under the SF-4000?
The buds do look a little thin, are they being grown under the SF-4000?
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