Tahoe OG in Dual Monster Plant System (Scrog Edition)

daveroller said:

I think you answered your own question in 1) with your reply to 2). I used Voodoo Juice in my last grow, but I think your roots are growing just as fast if not faster. I was only curious if you were using some kind of root "enhancer" or something to make them grow fast. If your roots keep taking off, I'll save my money and never buy that expensive stuff again.

You seem to be thinking that I'm telling you what you should do when I'm just asking questions, bro. Far be it from me with only one grow under my belt. I'm still learning from you. But if I do offer some advice, I'll be more direct, while remaining positive of course. You're my bud, man!

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Since you've already used the AN line, why not ask you questions? I really don't care how long a person has been growing, I'm always looking to learn something... and you can learn something even from someone with less experience. I've gotten a lot of great tidbits from folks who haven't been growing as long as me over the years at RIU. I'll take advice from anyone if it's good.

The roots are doing great. No enhancer other than massive O2.

kevin murphy said:

nice updates mate...

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Thanks for looking, Kevin.

Bushdocter said:

Hi Jin,

really enjoying your grow journal.

could you please explain "refined blade pattern"? this has my curiosity peaked, been looking at my plants since I read it.

Mr. felterbush

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Take a look at the lines running through the patterns on your leaf blades. Are they deep and well defined, forming a clear pattern? Here's a shot of my Diablo leaves before I battered them. Note the fine, well defined ribs on the leaves. I've seen lesser strains that have "ugly" simpler rib patterns that aren't as well-defined or elegant. Just a sign of breeding.


Another good example is this seedling shot. Note the well defined lines on even these young leaves. This was a Goliath OG hybrid a friend of mine crossed.

looking good mate rep given....

kevin murphy said:

looking good mate rep given....

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Hey, compliments mean that much more from experienced pot growers... So more than just saying thanks, I'll say it puts pressure on me to try really hard (a good thing).

Root progress. Showing you downstairs as well as upstairs. I leave nothing to the imagination.

Plant 1


Plant 2 - Come on, little baby, you can do it!

Such a shame to bury such pretty things in dirt where no one can see them, don't you think?

Thanks I think I get it, just gotta develop an eye for it +rep never heard of this before

Bushdocter said:

Thanks I think I get it, just gotta develop an eye for it +rep never heard of this before

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I've observed and talk about shit that is not commonly discussed. I've seen shitty leaf groove patterns here on RIU journals before but bit my tongue to be polite... It's usually an easy seed strain or 'bagseed' as it's referred to.

ok think I got it, on the right is just an old skunk line, then on the right is og#18

to me the og does look more refined and elegant.

please keep sharing these tid-bits, love em!

Bushdocter said:

ok think I got it, on the right is just an old skunk line, then on the right is og#18

to me the og does look more refined and elegant.

please keep sharing these tid-bits, love em!

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What we need is a close-up macro shot with a flash so we can see the veins.

sorry, I dont have a good camera, but to me it seems on the og the veins run deeper and are more refined while the skunk's veins and shape are not as nice in comparison.

Bushdocter said:

sorry, I dont have a good camera, but to me it seems on the og the veins run deeper and are more refined while the skunk's veins and shape are not as nice in comparison.

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Exactly. And that's probably because the og has better genetics in its breeding. Not that the skunk is no good... But OG Kush has almost mythical status for a good reason I think.

I wasn't about to use someone's photos from RIU, so I just pulled these off the net. Here are great examples of leaves from plants with lower genetics:



This one doesn't look bad, but note the less refined, less defined vein patterns.


And now the elite OG plant at a similar stage of flower:




See how my leaves just have a more wicked shape and the veins are more defined? OG Kush is just a genetically superior plant. The differences are evident even in the look of it, never mind the high when you smoke it. But again, this is just the opinion of an admitted LA OG Kush Whore.

Of course it would be an incredible thrill to smoke Arjan out on some of my best, best OG. But I'd have to get in line behind how many growers who would jump at that opportunity? Forget about it. Every other guy says he has the best shit, right? Yeah, yeah...

Those roots are coming along. :}

Lanternslight said:

Those roots are coming along. :}

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Thanks for noticing!

Bumpy bump!

Hey jin!... journal is lookin' good!.... really like that shot inside your rez showing your tri-meter probes! "Sexxy"!!!

All this talk of leaf veins makes me wanna' post.

Check out the veins on the ridges between the veins on this sour-D, this has all been brought out after switching to my new light.

Look who's getting closer to the cage. Sorry I burned your clone, Cheezy.

Plant 1 - The main stalks have thickened significantly since planting last week... especially on this one.

Plant 2

I would say they have roughly doubled their overall plant matter in new growth in just about ten days. That's not bad for preliminary rooting growth.

And another macro look to make sure everything is kosher with the new growth.

Plant 1

Plant 2 -- Can't you just feel the photosynthesis? Would I be such a nerd about it if it didn't get me high? Probably not.

Veins, veins, veins. We won't see the true adult leaves for a bit, but even on these little regenerating leaves the fine, almost delicate veins and the exaggerated sawtooth edges of the OG K are evident. See how they look like mini versions of the adult Diablo leaves above?

UnderCurrentDWC said:

Hey jin!... journal is lookin' good!.... really like that shot inside your rez showing your tri-meter probes! "Sexxy"!!!

All this talk of leaf veins makes me wanna' post.

Check out the veins on the ridges between the veins on this sour-D, this has all been brought out after switching to my new light.

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That looks freaky. Sorry, high again.

Now who else wants to show me their veins?

I lubs me some fishbone.

It kind of reminds me of an icicle, too.

lordjin said:

It kind of reminds me of an icicle, too.

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HA! What do you Californians know about icicles???

Just givin' you shit, man. Icicles are a big part of my life here in Minnesota, for at least 4 months out of the year.

So I couldn't resist that silly little remark.

The main thing is that the roots are growing like mad and on the topside the main stalk is getting nice and thick already.

Are you blowing the plants with a fan yet?

daveroller said:

HA! What do you Californians know about icicles???

Just givin' you shit, man. Icicles are a big part of my life here in Minnesota, for at least 4 months out of the year.

So I couldn't resist that silly little remark.

The main thing is that the roots are growing like mad and on the topside the main stalk is getting nice and thick already.

Are you blowing the plants with a fan yet?

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Hi, Dave.

Any shit I get from a cold stater I will submissively take. I am a weak Southern Californian with thin, thin blood loaded with THC. I need a jacket if it falls below 70f... Lol.

But for one who prefers to live without that whole freezing thing, dreams of White Christmases happily remain just that... dreams. So Yes, I like to muse about the imaginary icicle or hoarfrost every now and again. I love a good Robert Frost poem as much as the next stoner.

My plants receive a constant movement of air from the passive suction and the cold air blast of ac bouncing off the light's glass. Thus they are always in a state of happy quiver. That's also why I don't bother with co2 enrichment, kiddies. The vacuum effect of massive air movement obviates the need to inject gas because the plants are coming into much contact with the co2 naturally moving through the air. Plus I talk to my plants. Lol.

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And as you know, ac's generally tend to pull moisture out of the air in order to expel air that is very dry in addition to being cold. This helps greatly to keep my humidity down. I have had only one minor run-in with mold in all my growing adventures. I know what you must be thinking... "Is there really no end to his brilliance?" It's a question I often ask myself. Lol.