Couple questions on the flower switch.
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when to flip imo is subjective so many factors to take into consideration like your grower space and all that. they look like they are ready to flip imo.
when to switch nutes idk i can't really say if this is subjective as well or if there is a correct way. there are 2 ways that i read. 1. switch right after flipping 2. switch 1-2 weeks after flipping. this method provides your plants with more nitrogen for the stretch phase which typically lasts 1-2 weeks with method #1 your putting in more PK during the stretch. idk all the variables to take into consideration on the whole flowering stage when it comes to nutrients so im just going to leave that up to the experienced growers.
i've done #1 twice and i've done #2 currently and honestly i think personally #2 is better. it's hard to say really if it did much for me due to my previous flowering grows were all outdoors and only vegged indoors but this grow is fully indoors but i see a lot more growth and nicer bud sites overall. if i had to suggest of the 2 i would say #2 makes more sense from what i currently know when it comes to growing. basically the plant focuses more on growing compared to buds week 1-2 of flip thus why it makes more sense to pump in more nitrogen at this state to me. this is of course for photo's i have NO experience with auto's. im not sure if it is the same as well with coco i have 0 experience with coco i only run soil.
when to switch nutes idk i can't really say if this is subjective as well or if there is a correct way. there are 2 ways that i read. 1. switch right after flipping 2. switch 1-2 weeks after flipping. this method provides your plants with more nitrogen for the stretch phase which typically lasts 1-2 weeks with method #1 your putting in more PK during the stretch. idk all the variables to take into consideration on the whole flowering stage when it comes to nutrients so im just going to leave that up to the experienced growers.
i've done #1 twice and i've done #2 currently and honestly i think personally #2 is better. it's hard to say really if it did much for me due to my previous flowering grows were all outdoors and only vegged indoors but this grow is fully indoors but i see a lot more growth and nicer bud sites overall. if i had to suggest of the 2 i would say #2 makes more sense from what i currently know when it comes to growing. basically the plant focuses more on growing compared to buds week 1-2 of flip thus why it makes more sense to pump in more nitrogen at this state to me. this is of course for photo's i have NO experience with auto's. im not sure if it is the same as well with coco i have 0 experience with coco i only run soil.
Scorp88
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thanks for the responses!
i think ill be switching the nutes after the stretch period, it doesn't seem it will hurt either way. the plants are around 20 inches and are in a tent thats 4x4x7 so i think ill have room.
Juiceifer
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I'd go ahead and flip now switch the lights when you get them but its 2 days so up to you (obviously) I've heard of people putting the girls in total darkness for 24hrs at the start of 12/12 look it up give it a thought , I haven't done this, but those girls need to be turned loose sooner rather then later... the stretch is no joke though, its really something to behold
Edit: I'm finding sometimes it's not just height you have to worry about but canopy space... fill it up but don't choke it out, it may get hard with light penetration and air flow for mold or mildew.
Edit: I'm finding sometimes it's not just height you have to worry about but canopy space... fill it up but don't choke it out, it may get hard with light penetration and air flow for mold or mildew.
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Scorp88
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I'm going to look into the 24hrs of darkness now, if I do that I'll have it done for tomorrow and once I get my new lights I'll be able to put them on 12/12. As of fans I have a 6 inch clip on fan with only one speed, a 10 inch moving fan with a hi med low setting. I have a 6inch fan coming with a carbon filter as well. I'm hoping that will keep the air moving enough.
I think I might be under estimating this whole stretch phase. It should be an exciting journey haha.
Juiceifer
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Here check out my journal it's only a page so doesn't take long lol... I just finished my stretch.
https://www.rollitup.org/t/juiceifers-grow-journ-al-ey-1-comments-welcome.984918/#post-14791437
https://www.rollitup.org/t/juiceifers-grow-journ-al-ey-1-comments-welcome.984918/#post-14791437
Scorp88
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Yep.. the stretch ain't no joke haha! Looking lovely!!
The closet i vegged 8 plants in, a month ago (flipped to 12/12 on feb 24), i wouldn't be able to put 4 of them back in that same space now!
Once your stretch stops, they are done growing and in full flower mode...you can flip to flowering nutes at that point. With experience, you will learn to read the plants, and give them what they need when they need it, rather than to follow a pre-designed diet. Best of luck!
Scorp88
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Thanks I'll be sure to keep a close eye on them and try to learn as I'm growing about signs the plants are showing.