The Vault Comparative Grow, in association with Mephisto Genetics - Heisenberg Special Autos

bertaluchi

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@bertaluchi: So, there is really nothing that can be done to resolve this? Agreed, you probably shouldn't spray anything on a budding/flowering plant during that stage, but under the circumstances, would it be possible to fix the bud rot with Neem oil and then flush the plant really well before harvest to flush the Neem oil out?
The neem oil would be in/on the buds so no amount of flushing would remove it. And if you were to try and wash the neem oil from the buds you would make the rot worse.
 

bertaluchi

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It depends on what is causing the rot as well. If it's moisture and mold or if it's bud worms they would require different approaches I would think
You are right. If we are talking bud worm damage you are going to want to look into a bacterial product like Spinosad or Thuricide. Those are really great products to use for bud worms, but this is bud rot we are talking and that is a different story. Bud rot is a mold that has spores like a mushroom and those spores spread onto other parts of the plant and cause havoc across plants in your garden. I live in an area that gets rain 5 days a week on average. I have dealt with more mold and bud rot than most. Our outdoor garden gets bud rot almost every year. It is just a matter of how fast we catch it. We tried all sorts of methods to stop it or slow it down. We tried loctobacilus and hot pepper sprays, even goat milk and all sorts of shit and nothing worked. So now we just chop as soon as we see any signs of mold or rot. It may be early but we save most of our harvest. Cut the area around the rot out and toss it in the garbage. Don't throw that shit back into you garden or compost. Keep the mold away. This is all from my own experience and others may have different tricks or things that they say works, but for me there is no stopping bud rot once it sets in. I hope this helps someone.
 

bertaluchi

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@Jack Vault any word on when we are going to have another comparative? We really get to share so much great info during these grow. I enjoy the interaction so much and I always learn something new. We really have a great group that gets in on these and it is one of the few long lasting threads that stays positive. So many haters on so many threads but here we really show a lot of love to each other. Just a cool bunch in the comparatives.
 

UniDragon

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You are right. If we are talking bud worm damage you are going to want to look into a bacterial product like Spinosad or Thuricide. Those are really great products to use for bud worms, but this is bud rot we are talking and that is a different story. Bud rot is a mold that has spores like a mushroom and those spores spread onto other parts of the plant and cause havoc across plants in your garden. I live in an area that gets rain 5 days a week on average. I have dealt with more mold and bud rot than most. Our outdoor garden gets bud rot almost every year. It is just a matter of how fast we catch it. We tried all sorts of methods to stop it or slow it down. We tried loctobacilus and hot pepper sprays, even goat milk and all sorts of shit and nothing worked. So now we just chop as soon as we see any signs of mold or rot. It may be early but we save most of our harvest. Cut the area around the rot out and toss it in the garbage. Don't throw that shit back into you garden or compost. Keep the mold away. This is all from my own experience and others may have different tricks or things that they say works, but for me there is no stopping bud rot once it sets in. I hope this helps someone.
Bummer. I had hoped for a "guaranteed fix" for this; didn't realize that it was so severe.
 

whitebb2727

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I have been enjoying some fine Heisenberg smoke too. And I just took another one down today. I have also been smoking some Afterlife, Skunk, Exodus Cheese, Cheese(Dinafem),and a GDP cross. I'm loving the variety. I usually grow one or two different strains but the last couple runs I have mixed shit up and it really is refreshing to be able to have so many different tastes and smells and highs available.
I've got a few jars of this and that. C99, seedsman ww, various kinds from brick seeds, Heisenberg, and some dinafem amnesia xxl.

A few others I would have to go look at to remember. I like variety myself.
 

whitebb2727

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Yeah, I don't think my other half would go for another tent. I had to fight like hell just to get this one up and running, but I understand that it is common that people run two tents; one veg and one flower. After my current run is over, maybe a month or so, I am very seriously considering my very first dwc/scrog run with a C99x. My current run is a dry run, just to test out my gear, and then when it's done I will tend to my new hobby a little bit more seriously. My current run is being done with a constant 18/6 light schedule with just a Plantmax HPS. When this is done, I plan on getting a Plantmax MH, 4200k, and a scrog net for my next project and of course adhere to the light schedule that was recommended by Dutch Pro just to see if there is a difference in the end result. Of course, this is all subject to change contingent on whether or not The Vault has another comparative grow at that time or not. If I start my scrog run before the next promo I may miss out. In fact, now that I think about it, I feel really cheap relying on The Vault for free seeds; I should be a paying customer by now; just haven't had the money saved up yet.
I crossed the Heisenberg to a c99 photo. Ill find a auto flowering offspring and cross it back to the Heisenberg a couple times then spray a couple that I like for a few 1000 seeds. I also crossed the Heisenberg to a big bud x ww and a dinafem blue amnesia xxl.
 

whitebb2727

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I lost a great friend today. A man with a great heart and some serious demons. Say no to heroin and yes to cannabis. It saved me from the path I was on. RIP homie, you will be missed.
I just lost one to similar thing except the driver was high and drunk and hit a friend that was walking down the road. The driver my friend laying in a ditch and drove off. Opiates were involved.

Its why I'm pro cannabis.

Sorry for your loss.
 

whitebb2727

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Just curious, would Neem oil fix that?

Hope you have a speedy recovery and feel better soon.
NO! No neem that late in flower. Taste horrible when burned.
Good question. I will do some research, thanks for the idea. I have never had bud rot, never, but then I have never done an auto until now. All of my outdoor grows have been photos so I never had buds to deal with when it is hot and humid out.
Milk or peroxide and water solution.

Best to take some scissors and alcohol, cut all bad areas out and wipe scissors and fingers or rubber gloves clean after every cut.

Its been in the 90's the last few falls here and high humidity. I've battled it numerous times. Its why I started a small indoor.

The best that can be done is chop it down and salvage what you got. There is no stopping it.
 

UniDragon

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I crossed the Heisenberg to a c99 photo. Ill find a auto flowering offspring and cross it back to the Heisenberg a couple times then spray a couple that I like for a few 1000 seeds. I also crossed the Heisenberg to a big bud x ww and a dinafem blue amnesia xxl.
Yep, I read your scrog journal trying to get my head wrapped around the concept of scrogging; EXCELLENT GROW JOURNAL! I learned some things from it and it gave me enough confidence to try it, assuming that things go as planned. Because you have already done this, would it be ok if I pm'd you with questions about my scrog when the project is up and running?
 

UniDragon

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NO! No neem that late in flower. Taste horrible when burned.

Milk or peroxide and water solution.

Best to take some scissors and alcohol, cut all bad areas out and wipe scissors and fingers or rubber gloves clean after every cut.

Its been in the 90's the last few falls here and high humidity. I've battled it numerous times. Its why I started a small indoor.

The best that can be done is chop it down and salvage what you got. There is no stopping it.
There's your answer.
 

whitebb2727

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Yep, I read your scrog journal trying to get my head wrapped around the concept of scrogging; EXCELLENT GROW JOURNAL! I learned some things from it and it gave me enough confidence to try it, assuming that things go as planned. Because you have already done this, would it be ok if I pm'd you with questions about my scrog when the project is up and running?
Thank you.
That's fine. I even had a couple problems with mine.
 

whitebb2727

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Has anyone tried hydrogen peroxide? I could never stop it either and we grew blueberry which due the tight structure was another plant that was not if, but when. Dry falls kept it at bay but they don't happen often here :(.
I have and baking soda to.

The more you fight it, the more you lose. Treat it like a band aid and get it over. Chop and salvage it.
 
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