Damn bro, I must say this was a truly impressive initial attempt at growing some dank nougs! I'm a newb as well, and I have been reading, watching a lot of utube, and hitting up the hydroponics sites (growing organic). I have seen some sad, decent, and average first attempts, but this is, as everyone has mentioned, extremely encouraging considering your improvisation. I do have a couple of questions, though... Did you continue to use the 'yeast method' for CO2 production? Subjective, but do you think that it made a significant difference, if so? Did you get any mold or white mildew? Any pests, at all? Last, I appreciate your thread because I am now a true believer in how important it is to have lights surrounding the base/mid-section of your plants, even CFL's, which is something I will utillize for my current/1st grow. The last thing I have is a suggestion for future, but keep in mind I actually have no idea what I'm doing... You may have even heard of the technique, but this plant would have been ideal for 'lollipopping'. Basically, entails clearing out the bottom branches/leaves of the plant at the end of veg/1st week of flowering (debatable), so that nutrients that would have been used for the small branches/popcorns, will transfer up to the buds/colas. This is something I stole from the infamous, UG or Urban Grower, Remo. He knows what's up!
www.urbangrower.com. Also, this plant had some good genetics, and I know that you were in extenuating circumstances, but it wouldn't have been a bad idea to get some clones from this sexy fem. Wish me luck, I started w/ too many plants for my first grow...18...And 14 of them are rolling nicely, only a week and a half in. I'm aware of the 'homemade' soiless mix w/ peat, verm, perl, however Fox Farms Happy Frog is a great mix for the $$$. Same cost/bag as Ocean Forest, but almost twice the weight (24lbs to 47.5). Great job for the first time, bro! Keep in touch.