Closet CFL grow on the low (Attempt #2)

Came home to some dead leaves on the Kandy Kush. Probably a nute deficiency. So I started them both on nutes, some Miracle Grow kind that I got for my first grow. Started with just barely a pinch in the water. I also decided to go ahead and top the Kandy Kush. Will probably top the Doctor some time this week.

The Kandy Kush
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The Doctor
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Topped Kandy Kush
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I also have acquired 2 of those Sterilite bins and plan to turn them into a grow box that I can stick these plants in. Will post pics of it when I finish.

They don`t look old enough to need nutes yet they only need nutes at like 3-4 weeks and they about 12 days now so maybe give them some more time looks like the problem could be overwatering if so make sure the soil drys out between waterings . When they are seedlings they don`t need so much water though . Also the Kandy Kush was topped a little early we`ll see what happens though peace .

I water them by weight so I don't think its over watering. I started with like a tiny pinch, probably 1/8 normal strength for the nutes, I think it will help out a little. They already look a little more spry. As far as topping I've always heard you should start with the 3rd, 4th, or 5th leaf node, so that's what I did.

Today marks day number 20. I finally finished building my new grow box. Accidentally broke one of my 6500k bulbs moving things around so I stuck in one of my 2700k bulbs. Still 210 total watts. I think the plants will like it much better than my closet. The plants themselves are looking pretty good. No real marked growth because they are still recovering from being topped, but the Kandy Kush is starting to grow taller with a little more spacing between the nodes. The Doctor is still very tight, but looking good.

Outside of box.
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Plants inside.
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Lights and fan.
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Let me preface by saying these pictures were taken outside of the grow box under a regular yellow fluorescent light and the plants are very much green and not yellow. New leaves are starting to grow at the stem. Stipules have also appeared. Plants are now 23 days old. In another week or so I will probably transfer them over to larger pots.

The Doctor, it looks to me like it's recovering from being topped.
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The Doctor, you can see the new leaf growth.
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Kandy Kush, a little droopy, I think I gave it a little too much water on accident. Should perk up in a day hopefully. It also looks like it is recover a little from being topped.
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Kandy Kush, new leaf growth.
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Kandy Kush, top view of what got topped.
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I'm happy with the progress. They seem behind schedule compared to some peoples plants, but I'm working with limited funds and supplies and I'm liking how my plants are growing. I'm not going for giant award winning buds on this grow, I'm just looking for any buds, and a couple of clones. The plants have definitely started growing more since I put them in the grow box and started them on nutes.

27 days old today. Decided to start LSTing a bit. Both plants have recovered from being topped and are now growing their new double stems.

Kandy Kush
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Kandy Kush. The two new growths from the topping.
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Kandy Kush. A better view of the growth.
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The Doctor. You can see every node is starting its second set of leaves.
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The Doctor.
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The Doctor. New growth on this one too.
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Plants are 30 days old now. I transplanted them to bigger pots and they really to seem to love it. Last night I saw the most growth in one night yet. My plan is to continue guiding the plants to the edge of the pots and then circle around to touch on the other side. At that point I will switch to 12/12, or when they start showing signs of preflowering, which ever comes first.

The Doctor
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The Doctor
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The Doctor
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Kandy Kush
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Kandy Kush
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Kandy Kush
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Tomorrow marks 5 weeks, and despite my previous post I'm probably going to start flowering tomorrow. Growth has skyrocketed since transplanting.

The Doctor
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The Doctor
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The Doctor
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Kandy Kush
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Kandy Kush
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Kandy Kush
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Kandy Kush
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