After yesterday’s radical defoliation followed by topping the three plants, they honestly looked a bit miserable. On top of that, I let the soil dry out a bit too much. The whole evening yesterday, I kept thinking whether that might have been a bit too much for the girls. But lo and behold…
they are standing tall again and flourishing splendidly.
Today I once again guided two of the lower side shoots into the open space with LST clips.
The next few days will show whether I might cut out one or two more shoots from below if they don’t find their way to the light. Otherwise, it would just be a waste of energy for the plants if something stunted were to vegetate there in the shade.
Today I raised the lamp back to 25 cm distance, the power remains at 120 watts. Then I had to remove two large fan leaves per plant again because they had blocked the light for the side shoots. I guided one side shoot again into the open space with an LST clip, and a few more side shoots were tucked under the net. I have to water again tomorrow because the pot already felt a bit light again today when I carefully lifted it. Slowly, they are needing more water. I’m curious how long it will take until the first flowers can be seen.
Today, 2 liters of water, warmed to 20 °C and with a pH of 6.5, were given again. Watering was done half/half from above and below. While watering, I discovered a root tip that is probably searching for water.
I was able to lay a few more side shoots under the net again, which is keeping the height growth in check for now.
This should result in some nice buds at the end.
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For now, I’m keeping the lamp at a 25 cm distance and the power remains at 120 watts.
Today, they received another 2 liters of water, warmed to 20 °C and adjusted to a pH of 6.7. Additionally, they received T.A.CalMag again today, and this time a mineral flowering fertilizer from Wuxal with increased potassium and phosphate (5-8-10), as they seem to show a greater deficiency than I initially expected. I hope to quickly get this under control with the mineral fertilizer.
I know you said you read something about 2-3 plants per pot being the easiest way for a big harvest. In a 5 gallon pot with 50 days of veg brings me exponentially more that the yield you have there. I think this experiment proved the theory incorrect. The roots below are choking each other out and they are competing for a finite about of nutrients. Bigger roots = bigger fruits, but I hope you had a fun time and learned along the way.
I always water with tap water that has been left to stand, which then also takes on room temperature of 19 to 21 degrees Celsius. It shouldn’t be too cold so that the roots don’t catch a cold.
I also think that a smaller pot size and then several plants can quickly lead to a nutrient deficiency, and also the lack of space for the roots could eventually become a problem. Although in a 100-liter bed, 2 - 3 ladies should hopefully get along very well.
I think for a smaller cultivation area, a larger pot and one plant!
A slightly longer growth phase brings more in the end. The substrate, as well as how one feeds. Whether directly the plant, or rather just the soil with its fungal cultures and bacteria, also makes a difference in how things can run better.
But so far, despite the tight spot, it’s looking beautifully green for herr_gruen. And with that, I send my best regards to you all. From my side, there are currently no plants because everything is in drying. Meanwhile, cleaning fabric pots and other cleaning, and already planning and preparing new plants, but good things take time. Until then, Pflanzenpaule
Today Flower Day 22 / Week 4 Room Temp 22.5 °C / RH 58 %
Today, there were again 2 liters of water, adjusted to a pH of 6.5 and warmed to a room temperature of 18 °C. In addition, there was Wuxal synthetic bloom fertilizer with N-P-K 5-8-10, this time increased by 50% to meet the growing needs of the plants. In addition, there was T.A.CalMag according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Afterwards, I raised the lamp back to a distance of 20 cm and removed a few more withered leaves.
They seem to have tolerated the increase in flowering fertilizer well. Because they share a pot, their needs are probably a bit higher than normal. For the next feeding, I’ll stick to 50% more than the manufacturer recommends. If they show signs of deficiency again, I’ll continue to increase the amount normally.
It looks like I’ve finally gotten my problems under control. The triple dosage of fertilizer when watering every three days seems to be doing them good. In about a week, I will defoliate them a bit again and also remove the damaged leaves.
Today I changed the watering rhythm from 2 liters of water every 3-4 days to 1 liter of water every 2 days to keep the humidity under control. This was again mixed with three times the amount of nutrients. The water was adjusted to a pH of 6.4 and warmed to room temperature 20 °C. Furthermore, today I reduced the lighting duration to 11.5 hours, which I will continue to do every week from now on, meaning half an hour less light each week until harvest.
I am still considering whether I should reduce the lighting intensity a bit towards the end, for the last 2 weeks or so. So, either raise the light further or reduce the power slightly.
they are standing tall again and flourishing splendidly.
The next few days will show whether I might cut out one or two more shoots from below if they don’t find their way to the light. Otherwise, it would just be a waste of energy for the plants if something stunted were to vegetate there in the shade.
I was able to lay a few more side shoots under the net again, which is keeping the height growth in check for now.
This should result in some nice buds at the end.
For now, I’m keeping the lamp at a 25 cm distance and the power remains at 120 watts.
If my suspicion that magnesium is missing is correct, it should resolve itself. I will probably mix in CalMag a bit more often in the future.
And finally, a look at the big picture.
weather will get them now
Flowering Day
Today, there were again 2 liters of water, adjusted to a pH of 6.5 and warmed to a room temperature of 18 °C. In addition, there was Wuxal synthetic bloom fertilizer with N-P-K 5-8-10, this time increased by 50% to meet the growing needs of the plants. In addition, there was T.A.CalMag according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Afterwards, I raised the lamp back to a distance of 20 cm and removed a few more withered leaves.
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