Autoflower Cage Match! (community activity)

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KuLong

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Here she is again! Grew about 1/2" last night and I counted 5 bud sites. Here are the 3 you can see. The other two are under the top leaves.

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Side view of my lady. I planted her in the middle of the pot, but she likes the left side. :|

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The only problem I have had with this grow is 3 abrasions like this one below. It was either heat stress or nute burn. I am not worried because it has never gotten any worse than this.

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sirwolf

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Here she is again! Grew about 1/2" last night and I counted 5 bud sites. Here are the 3 you can see. The other two are under the top leaves.

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Side view of my lady. I planted her in the middle of the pot, but she likes the left side. :|

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The only problem I have had with this grow is 3 abrasions like this one below. It was either heat stress or nute burn. I am not worried because it has never gotten any worse than this.

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looking good . really good.



note: went to 20/4 today
 

sirwolf

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Thanks. She will be 3 weeks old tomorrow.

I use 20/4. The only difference is I went 20/4 from the start.

yeah, i do like 20/4, but for seeds and seedlings i prefer 24/0 seem to react more vigorously and they dont get as long/stretch, just fat :)
 

KuLong

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DAMN 43hitman!

Looks like I have some competition! :p

She's looking really good man.

Did I tell you that you inspired me to start taking side photos of my girl?
 

upthearsenal

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yeah, there's gonna be some big plants here some the end of the month or so

+rep to all those who have been participating and updating
 

43Hitman

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Thanks KuLong, I hope mine gets as bushy as yours. How do you identify the bud sites? Looks like I only have one atm.
 

KuLong

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yeah, there's gonna be some big plants here some the end of the month or so

+rep to all those who have been participating and updating
I hope we get some biguns!

And cheers! +rep for those who stuck it out!

Thanks KuLong, I hope mine gets as bushy as yours. How do you identify the bud sites? Looks like I only have one atm.
I think yours isn't as bushy because we have different strains is all. But hey, what do I know? :p You see my photo where I circled the bud sites? Should look just like those. ;)
 

BigBudE

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Just got my first Auto strain going. Its a DinaFem Auto Haze. It was a freebie form attitude and its a very healthy plant. Right now its been around 2-3 weeks since germ and shes the same size as my SLH (same age) but with a little thicker of a stem,Shes probally around 6-8" and has 5 nodes so far. Im not to sure on what to expect from a auto flower but its looking damn good right now. Has anyone else tried Dinafems auto haze?
Thanks
 

KuLong

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Just got my first Auto strain going. Its a DinaFem Auto Haze. It was a freebie form attitude and its a very healthy plant. Right now its been around 2-3 weeks since germ and shes the same size as my SLH (same age) but with a little thicker of a stem,Shes probally around 6-8" and has 5 nodes so far. Im not to sure on what to expect from a auto flower but its looking damn good right now. Has anyone else tried Dinafems auto haze?
Thanks
Hey BigBudE!

I got that freebie Dinefem Haze as well!

Post some photos ---> here <--- of your lady. I was thinking of doing her next.

I love Haze strains.
 

Canon

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Nice (intimidating) stuff on here!
Napa - that is awsome!

Don't know about you folks,, but I'm really liking pics.
Here's a few for my update -
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Roadrunner, DOB 9-24-2010, Alias; Ugly Betty

Been a buisy week for the ugly broad. Moved from the 250w HPS into the CFL tank.
Lighting - 2 42w reds & 2 23w blues. (or whatever they're suposed to be)

Nuted - (earlier) 1/2 tbl spoon ea. Big & Tiger Bloom w/ molassas (not sold on molassas though - testing)
More recently - put the hammer down (LOL) 2 tbls each Big & Tiger. Also oxygenating the water for 24 hrs. and adding 1/2 cup Peroxide in the end.

My Ph just insist on remaining at 6.8. Just added the under reflectors today (building up). Wish I could plumet the Ph down to around 6.4 or so,, but with the short grow time... ain't happening now.
Trying to maintain 76-78 deg. at the top. Much easier in this cab than the room by far. Temp control really seems to be important.

Oh, I FIMed a few days ago. I fear I'm going to run out of room here. I can only allow about 12 more inches before I'm in deep Do-Do! (I may FIM again for control at the possible expense of yeild. :-(:wall:) Next move will depend greatly on when sex shows. So far,, I've not seen any sex that I'd bank on.

Also,, I'm really impressed with the fortitude of this Dimafem seed! One persistant bitch to say the least.
Lot of concerns in the beginning,,, just proves, "Never say die". (don't quit on them!)

Win / loose / or draw,, I'm having fun and learning tons! Always thought Autos were a joke. Not worth even thinking about. Unfortunately if it wasn't for this game and the freeby from Attitude I'd still be dumb(er).

Thanks all (and Attitude too!) :clap:
 

napa23

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thanks cannon. I like your setup, except that I would have a light directly over the top too
 

Canon

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thanks cannon. I like your setup, except that I would have a light directly over the top too

You're right. Seems like the way to go and I did for awhile (some time ago).
Then I bought a light meter and found it didn't seem to be such a good idea after-all.
I'm not saying this is necessarily better at the top, but definately better (IMHO) all around. (I couldbe wrong,, but it seems to work well)

Here's what my theory was;

With the reflective top, end bulb light from 4, should equal a fair amount. Even higher lumens than other areas. Maybe not as high as one over top, but still stronger than the surrounding. with the bulbs off to the side the surrounding gets a greater percentage. But waite. CKLs have limited penetration! Need to be close! (Etc).
Noted also is the idea that new, fresh, growth doesn't actually need strong. Kind of in the same boat as a seedling in ways (maybe?).

Enter the Light Meter;

According to the meter, my theory was more correct than I realized.
Using the RapidTest 4 in 1, The center was still a slightly higher area of light. Surprisingly though, all around was nearly as bright down to 8" with this cab layout and the lights as they are shown. I'm certain the reflective materials have much to do with it. My light meter reading very closely approximate a slightly / hazy outdoor day with just these 4 bulbs. I will be changing them as we go along to increase penetration. Also have the ability to add 2 more in the oposing corners later.

Now, I don't know how it's going to work in the finishing flowering stages. But it has proven it's self past the mid point of flower already. Wasn't intended to flower, but the grow room wasn't finished as planed and had no choice on a prior grow.
 

JimmyTheJaw

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Nice (intimidating) stuff on here!
Napa - that is awsome!

Don't know about you folks,, but I'm really liking pics.
Here's a few for my update -
View attachment 1216015View attachment 1216020View attachment 1216021View attachment 1216022View attachment 1216023

Roadrunner, DOB 9-24-2010, Alias; Ugly Betty

Been a buisy week for the ugly broad. Moved from the 250w HPS into the CFL tank.
Lighting - 2 42w reds & 2 23w blues. (or whatever they're suposed to be)

Nuted - (earlier) 1/2 tbl spoon ea. Big & Tiger Bloom w/ molassas (not sold on molassas though - testing)
More recently - put the hammer down (LOL) 2 tbls each Big & Tiger. Also oxygenating the water for 24 hrs. and adding 1/2 cup Peroxide in the end.

My Ph just insist on remaining at 6.8. Just added the under reflectors today (building up). Wish I could plumet the Ph down to around 6.4 or so,, but with the short grow time... ain't happening now.
Trying to maintain 76-78 deg. at the top. Much easier in this cab than the room by far. Temp control really seems to be important.

Oh, I FIMed a few days ago. I fear I'm going to run out of room here. I can only allow about 12 more inches before I'm in deep Do-Do! (I may FIM again for control at the possible expense of yeild. :-(:wall:) Next move will depend greatly on when sex shows. So far,, I've not seen any sex that I'd bank on.

Also,, I'm really impressed with the fortitude of this Dimafem seed! One persistant bitch to say the least.
Lot of concerns in the beginning,,, just proves, "Never say die". (don't quit on them!)

Win / loose / or draw,, I'm having fun and learning tons! Always thought Autos were a joke. Not worth even thinking about. Unfortunately if it wasn't for this game and the freeby from Attitude I'd still be dumb(er).

Thanks all (and Attitude too!) :clap:

hello
is your roadrunner a number 2 i have a number 2 and its getting quite big, close 2 feet, i will get pics up for you to see
 
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