Northern Lights X BB auto & Speed Devil auto

[KidneyStoner420]

Oh alrighty. Kep us updated on how it works out.

 

[Cloudz2600]

Watered today with the above mix. When I watered with the pellets they turned into this tan slush so hopefully that means they worked. I made sure the top dress was spread pretty evenly and that I rubbed it in a little bit.

All the leaves on the towel are from the Northern Lights. Also as you can see the cal def spread to most of the tops. I found some weird purple goo on a few leaves. It was light purple under the microscope and had the consistency of glue or tape. Hopefully it's not mold. My hudmidity has been pretty good. There was tape at some point where that leaves in question were, but I don't think it was purple. Just to play it safe I cut off any leaf that had it on it.

Blue Mammoth has been a slowly albeit small joy. I'd gladly take a smaller yield over the trouble that this one gave me. Hopefully this is just an issue because of a grow that went on longer than planned.

Temps are on the rise again. Was 95F today. Had to keep the a/c on 24/7(just about) to keep the ambient temps at 80F. Probably 4-6 degrees higher in the bin.

Oh triches are clear as far as I can tell. It's really hard to use the tiny sized 60x though. Oddly enough I do have a popcorn nug near the bottom that has almost all red hairs compared to the top nodes. Maybe in a week or so I'll try that for a taste. Protip: Burnt buds not properly dried/cured do not taste good.

 

[Flaming Pie]

Watered today with the above mix. When I watered with the pellets they turned into this tan slush so hopefully that means they worked. I made sure the top dress was spread pretty evenly and that I rubbed it in a little bit.

All the leaves on the towel are from the Northern Lights. Also as you can see the cal def spread to most of the tops. I found some weird purple goo on a few leaves. It was light purple under the microscope and had the consistency of glue or tape. Hopefully it's not mold. My hudmidity has been pretty good. There was tape at some point where that leaves in question were, but I don't think it was purple. Just to play it safe I cut off any leaf that had it on it.

Blue Mammoth has been a slowly albeit small joy. I'd gladly take a smaller yield over the trouble that this one gave me. Hopefully this is just an issue because of a grow that went on longer than planned.

Temps are on the rise again. Was 95F today. Had to keep the a/c on 24/7(just about) to keep the ambient temps at 80F. Probably 4-6 degrees higher in the bin.

Oh triches are clear as far as I can tell. It's really hard to use the tiny sized 60x though. Oddly enough I do have a popcorn nug near the bottom that has almost all red hairs compared to the top nodes. Maybe in a week or so I'll try that for a taste. Protip: Burnt buds not properly dried/cured do not taste good.

Hate to break it to you buddy, but I don't think your NL had a calcium deficiency. Calcium deficiency is spots spread over the leaf. It doesn't fade to yellow.

 

[Flaming Pie]

This is a reference pic I used to diagnose my plant. View attachment 2267839


This is what my leaves looked like.

 

[Cloudz2600]

Hate to break it to you buddy, but I don't think your NL had a calcium deficiency. Calcium deficiency is spots spread over the leaf. It doesn't fade to yellow.

No, I know the yellowing isn't cal. A few of the pics I took had spots on the leaves. Pics 15, 17 and 18 were what looked like cal def. I think in an earlier post today I said the yellowing leaves was likely mag or P def.

 

[Flaming Pie]

my babies are starting to recover.. takes for damn ever.

but yeah that first pic looks like some cal defi

 

[Flaming Pie]

That sucks, i feel ya man.. NL likes her calcium. I just want her to feel betta

 

[Cloudz2600]

Yea, I'm going to try the Critical Kush on 12/12 from seed next grow. This girl is way too finicky for my taste. In 2 days the cal def spread from one fan leaf to all the others >.<

 

[Flaming Pie]

Mine went a bit slower (thank god) but I started trying to remedy it after I first saw spots. I have it on two sets of leaves. and the dots have gotten considerable smaller on the third set of leaves. like pin prick small. no new spots over night either. so I think the calcium deficiency has been fixed.

 

[Flaming Pie]

Yea, I'm going to try the Critical Kush on 12/12 from seed next grow. This girl is way too finicky for my taste. In 2 days the cal def spread from one fan leaf to all the others >.<

Which breeder? I think my next is gonna be dinafem sweet deep grapefruit. They got a dinafem deal at attitude and I'll get 6 blue widow free if I buy 5 SDG. Gonna wait for the august promotion to get those three freebies as well. Reserva Privada OG kush is one of the freebies for august.

 

[Cloudz2600]

Yea, hopefully with that blend I just watered her with she should be recovering from whatever is wrong with her. I think Barney's is the only breeder that makes Critical Kush. I've still got plenty of seeds from the 4/20 promo so I'm set for a bit.

 

[Cloudz2600]

Watered today with just a little bit under 1/4 tsp of 1-3-2 and 1 tsp of molasses. I didn't mean to water the Blue Mammoth with it, but I grabbed it first and I just totally forgot. Next watering I'll try and water them both with plain water, maybe some molasses, but I'm running out. Maybe 2-3 tsp left.

Haven't pulled any leaves off the BM so I'm thinking she's being a good girl now. The N abundance is my fault . The black sheep, Northern Lights, looks better I guess. I only pulled off 2 leaves although I noticed one of the larger fan leaves near the top begin to yellow. Also it looks like that stupid top got burnt just a tad again. Going to widen the hole tomorrow so I can lift the lights an additional inch or two. I also switched out one of the 26w in the middle with the 45w above the NL. Distance will be a bit further away and it can be placed a bit closer to the actual bud. (EDIT: It works, but the weight of the 45w vs the 26w makes the 45w tilt and touch one of the fan leaves. May have to put it back the way it was.) The calcium def is still evident most on the burnt top, although the spreading has slowed down. Yellowing isn't as bad as it was either. I was losing 6-7 leaves every two days.

Checked the trichs. The Blue Mammoth has mostly cloudy with some clear. Didn't see any amber. The Northern Lights has mostly clear. I'm assuming what I saw was cloudy because the Northern Light's trichs are a lot more clear. Going to make one of those "how long till harvest threads", but I'm guessing based on the trichs 2 weeks min. 15 days till I have to move, 18 days till the semester starts. Really don't want to keep them at my current residence because I would have to drive back(its about 40-45 miles one way) every 2 days at least, just to water them. Like I've said before moving them isn't really an option either though.

Now for the most important part: Bud porn(makes me happy I can call it that lol) I'd like put the pictures in the text like how Lady has it. How do I do that?

 

[Lady.J]

Wow...they look soooo tasty. It is almost time . If you're not looking for a couch lock, I bet you can harvest them right before you leave to school. I put text on my pics by editing them in MS paint first, then I upload them to photobucket and link to the forum. I do it that way too so that if I ever have to get rid of my pics fast, can just delete my photobucket account.

 

[Cloudz2600]

Well I am looking for couch lock, that's why I got Indicas. I've learned taking test while stoned isn't that great of an idea. I tend to think out loud lol.

Two other people told me they should be done around the same time you did. Pretty excited ^_^ They smell absolutely amazing. Together it's like this sweet, skunky, coffee smell. It actually smelled like syrup for a little bit when I came bck to the apartment. I wish I could bottle the smell lol.

 

[Lady.J]

Well I am looking for couch lock, that's why I got Indicas. I've learned taking test while stoned isn't that great of an idea. I tend to think out loud lol.

Two other people told me they should be done around the same time you did. Pretty excited ^_^ They smell absolutely amazing. Together it's like this sweet, skunky, coffee smell. It actually smelled like syrup for a little bit when I came bck to the apartment. I wish I could bottle the smell lol.

Lol nice...is the smell pretty confined? Did you every get the plug-in air neutralizers?

 

[Cloudz2600]

Nah, I didn't get them. I figured they won't really help in such an open area. Smell is absolutely not confined. It's hella strong in my room, but as soon as I open the apartment door I can smell it. Probably because I'm looking for it though. My room when I move is probably 3/4 to 1/2 this size so I'll get it then. Also I'll be venting into the window. Can't do that now because I have the lights off during daylight hours and the two fans allow a good bit of light in. Right now I'm alternating between incense, industrial air freshener, candles/oil and car fresheners, which actually aren't working that well anymore.

 

[Flaming Pie]

Those are some nice sized colas. Looks like you got quite a few good colas going.

 

[Cloudz2600]

Yea some guy told me it looked like 3oz each, roughly. If I can get half that per plant I'll be more than satisfied. I've never even seen more than an oz at one time and it was mids anyway.

 

[hotrodharley]

So here’s my setup:
5x5 walk in closet
1 - 42w 6500k CFL(2800 lumens)
4 - 26w 2700k CFL(1750 lumens)
2 – 10.5” Light Clamps (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bayco-10.5-Brooder-Clamp-Light/14003468)
2 – Y-splitters and extenders
1 – Old fan I “borrowed” from my dormmate
Jack’s Dynamic Duo
Fox farm ocean forest
2 – 1.5 gallon pots.
I have a 30 gallon Sterlite tub that I *can* use, but seeing as space isn’t an issue I might not use it. The entire room isn’t dedicated to growing, I actually do use it as a closet and I don’t really have the tools to be able to hang lights every which way. That being said this is going to be a 2 plant grow. My first grow I used bag seed and they ended up getting to a decent size, but when I sexed them they turned out to be both male.
So on 4/20 I ordered Northern Lights x Big Bud auto and Speed Devil auto and got all the other specials (UFO, barney’s freebies) that came with the order.
Few questions before I start:
With autoflowers usually finishing veg in 3 weeks and FFOF having enough nutes for the first 3 weeks should I just use the bloom nutes at ½ strength after 3 weeks has passed? First time using nutes.
Will 1 6500k CFL be good enough? My other 6500k I was using blew and I didn’t want to buy another if I didn’t have to.

TL;DR - first post and second grow.

I used FF OF and used Sensi Bloom A&B at 4 weeks. Just water until then. But it has been so cool in AK this summer so that probably has some effect. But my experience now with OF is no nutes before 3 weeks even for hungry strains. N+ OD with tip curl is too frequent if you do earlier. This with my Super Silver Haze and especially my White Widow. Starting Speed Devil, Auto White Widow, Speed Bud and Vertigo side-by-side for a cool weather test here starting 1 September.

 

[Cloudz2600]

Watered both plants with 1/4 of the 1-3-2, and 1 1/4 tsp of molasses. This is going to be the last time I water with any fertilizer. Checked the triches and a few were amber on both. Figure I'll harvest in 7 days, so three more waterings. I saw this blackstrap molasses at the farmer's market next to 25% magnesium and iron vs. the 2% from Grandma's. Same price too.

Yesterday, due to Lady J's suggestion I took a sample of a lower bud on the Blue Mammoth. I quick dried it via the microwave method. 40% power at 5-7 second intervals. Buds still had a bit of moisture. Tried a bit; tasted like mids. The high was good though. Cut enough for about 4-5 bowls so I put the rest in a cupboard and let it dry some more. Tried some today, taste it a bit better and it burns more evenly. Consumed a half gallon of Publix's praline ice cream . I ground the rest up in my grinder and put it in a tin I use to keep my weed so it cures a little. Didn't take any samples of the Northern Lights. It's been stressed it's entire life so I'll let it finish in peace.

Bud pics of course. Both plants are starting to fill out and most of the hairs are starting to recede/turn red. Yellowing is still happening on the Northern Lights. Pulled off one large fan leaf and 2-3 smaller ones, but it's near the end anyway so it's ok. Blue Mammoth is fine as usual.