Dukes - (Mars Hydro FC4800) July 22' grow *NL1*

BenGman

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They better be all girls!!!, but growing regs is risky indoor...all that time effort , space, and nutrients for nothing. You should get fems Duke to eliminate that problem , but the biggest problem you will face is when switching to flower... thats when you gotta try keep em 100% stress free.
 
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DrDukePHD

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BenGman said:
They better be all girls!!!, but growing regs is risky indoor...all that time effort , space, and nutrients for nothing. You should get fems Duke to eliminate that problem , but the biggest problem you will face is when switching to flower... thats when you gotta try keep em 100% stress free.
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So #1... its starting to look a lot like Male-Xmas everywhere I look.
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And then #2, weird rust spots on my healthiest looking plant. Maybe burn from IPM spray?
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If all 4 end up dudes, I guess its time for fem seeds from now on lolol
 
BenGman

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Pic 3 & 4 isn't looking good.

Spots could be from the spray yeah or from watering, unless it gets worse, I always Foliar spray my plants when they wake up and sometimes afternoon so they getting what they need bro. I know i don't really need to...but do for peace of mind cos you just never know.

I ran regs when i first starting buying seeds online, and typically most ended up being males so i gave up on them and never looked back. As that's one less thing you need to worry about :)

Well let's see how it goes...and trust many have been in the same shoes as yourself , i didn't even make it to harvest on my very first grow.
 
HydroKid239

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They’re coming along pretty well. I believe the crispy sides on the fan blades is from mag deficiency. The yellowing between the veins is saying the same. The brow spot could calcium. Are you giving them calmag? Or have you yet?
 
DrDukePHD

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HydroKid239 said:
They’re coming along pretty well. I believe the crispy sides on the fan blades is from mag deficiency. The yellowing between the veins is saying the same. The brow spot could calcium. Are you giving them calmag? Or have you yet?
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Nope haven't given them any supplements yet.. pretty sure they are all males though, tell me what you think HK (latest pics above) :-(
 
HydroKid239

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DrDukePHD said:
Nope haven't given them any supplements yet.. pretty sure they are all males though, tell me what you think HK (latest pics above) :-(
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Yea I seen them.. forgot to mention that they are looking a little suspect, but they aren’t really clear to tell indefinitely.
 
DrDukePHD

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HydroKid239 said:
Yea I seen them.. forgot to mention that they are looking a little suspect, but they aren’t really clear to tell indefinitely.
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Yea I'll wait another day or 2 to be sure. Then the question is, run the next 4 seeds in the vial (hope they are female) or just order feminized seeds to avoid the time-loss going foward 8-)
 
HydroKid239

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DrDukePHD said:
Yea I'll wait another day or 2 to be sure. Then the question is, run the next 4 seeds in the vial (hope they are female) or just order feminized seeds to avoid the time-loss going foward 8-)
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Hell of a situation. I usually take small cuts from the bottom of the plant & place in water & under 12/12 right away. Label everything to its mini me & wai for signs of sex. Males usually show their face first. I have some fire ass regs.. I just hate the extra steps. I have done it, and may do it again very soon.
Have you considered flipping til they show sex, and then reverting back to 18/6 as an alternative?
 
DrDukePHD

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HydroKid239 said:
I usually take small cuts from the bottom of the plant & place in water & under 12/12 right away. Label everything to its mini me & wai for signs of sex.
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So place 4 cutting in a glass of water, then put it in another room with another light at 12/12? What kinda light/setup do you use for your cuts.

Have you considered flipping til they show sex, and then reverting back to 18/6 as an alternative?
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I honestly didn't know that was an option. Like while they are still in solo cups flip? Then transplant & reveg? That seems like a dope/easy idea, any downsides?
 
HydroKid239

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DrDukePHD said:
So place 4 cutting in a glass of water, then put it in another room with another light at 12/12? What kinda light/setup do you use for your cuts.


I honestly didn't know that was an option. Like while they are still in solo cups flip? Then transplant & reveg? That seems like a dope/easy idea, any downsides?
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Use separate labeled cups for each plant. Toss a cut or 2 of each to a cup. (Be sure to label the plant to match the cup of cuts)
You don’t need a whole new set up. I have a small station between tents on a small table. I have a small hydroponic unit I am using. I just use the shell & light. Manually turned on & off.
I cover it with poster board. No big deal. I have cuts flowering in there. An s1 experiment for kicks. Here’s pics of how I have it set up. I do the same for cuts to sex out. I sit the cups in there & wait while I flip the light on them.. leaving the others in veg.

As far as flipping the tent.. it’s possible to flip in solo cups.. but plants really shouldn’t still be in solo cups when mature enough to flip. I’d have mine in 1-3gal pots already. I try to do it before the up pot to 3gal. Saves me some soil.
 

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BenGman

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I'm not 100% sure on all of them but they are all looking like males , 3&4 needs afew more days to be certain...sorry man this sucks, it's like whoever is selling you these seeds knows the technique of knowing if a seed will be a male/female (Yes there is one big telltale sign of knowing before sprouting em ) and if all 4 are males that's just sus as .
 
HydroKid239

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Hold off bro. Don’t murder anything just yet. I’ve seen pistils shoot out of those growths before & thought it was a herm since it was a fem seed. Turned out it was female. Balls will grow fast & in clusters mostly. Females take their time. Sometimes 5-6 weeks+ before showing pistils/maturity.
 
farmerfischer

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BenGman

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I'd clone that bitch ready for the next run:-o

I'm sure you have already but go into the tent when lights go out and make sure it's 100% light proof, check zips n all.....to make sure they flower right.
 
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