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Hey guys new to the forum
heres my first grow week 5

420-Scot said:

Hey guys new to the forum
heres my first grow week 5

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welcome Scot with one "t"..... and nice first grow

Wow those girls look organized, healthy and happy! Good to go

New to the forum. I have read some great posts and see that there are some very knowledgeable members here. I just hit week 11 of 12/12 so I have to assume I am around 9 weeks into the flowering stage. I have a USB microscope on its way, but there is one lady that looks like she needs to be harvested soon. If you have a keen eye on recognizing the harvest window without magnification, then I need your help. Should I harvest her now, or should I wait until I can verify what color the trichomes are? She is the only plant exhibiting these signs: leaves turning up and yellowing (this is moving down the branches), pistils all seem to have turned color and retreated into the calyx (even lower branches), and calyxes appear swollen. I believe she is telling me she is ready, but I don't have enough experience to trust my assessment. Bottom line, do I cut her now, or wait until the microscope arrives?

High to everyone. Been looking at the forums for few weeks and decided to sign up. Got some beans heading my way and look forward to my group and some good advice from my new friend at RIU!

GSquaredFarm said:

New to the forum. I have read some great posts and see that there are some very knowledgeable members here. I just hit week 11 of 12/12 so I have to assume I am around 9 weeks into the flowering stage. I have a USB microscope on its way, but there is one lady that looks like she needs to be harvested soon. If you have a keen eye on recognizing the harvest window without magnification, then I need your help. Should I harvest her now, or should I wait until I can verify what color the trichomes are? She is the only plant exhibiting these signs: leaves turning up and yellowing (this is moving down the branches), pistils all seem to have turned color and retreated into the calyx (even lower branches), and calyxes appear swollen. I believe she is telling me she is ready, but I don't have enough experience to trust my assessment. Bottom line, do I cut her now, or wait until the microscope arrives?
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I don't see any white hairs... i'd take a test bud or 2 and see
i usually harvest a little early for a more up lifting high
nice looking grow btw

mmmmbrownies said:

I don't see any white hairs... i'd take a test bud or 2 and see
i usually harvest a little early for a more up lifting high
nice looking grow btw

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Thanks for that. I prefer a sativaesque high as well. This one probably won't turn out that way, but that is okay. The other ladies in there still have at least a week or two. USPS says I will have the microscope tomorrow, so hopefully I can catch them while most of the trichomes are still milky. What technique do you use to quick dry when testing buds?

Hello everyone. Just signed up.. Starting a grow journal for SSH x Hashplant, Blackberry x Lavender, Golden Goat, GSC, and Snow Cap. Look forward to sharing it with everyone. Your feedback is appreciated.

GoldenMarmot said:

Hello everyone. Just signed up.. Starting a grow journal for SSH x Hashplant, Blackberry x Lavender, Golden Goat, GSC, and Snow Cap. Look forward to sharing it with everyone. Your feedback is appreciated.

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Welcome to riu

Hi everyone - just signed up to the forum. About 12 weeks into my first grow, which isn't going too great - I posted a thread over in the Newbie section:

https://www.rollitup.org/t/salvaging-something-from-a-semi-failed-first-grow.861242

Any help would be greatly appreciated - I'm smokeless!

Hey guys im halfway through flowering on my first grow this site has so much useful information and very knowledgeable growers who can help with all sorts of problems

Here's a couple pics of my Ak48 plants

And I went with 12/12 right off the bat. I don't want the plants getting too big, so when they sprout a bit bigger, I'll tie them down. When will the plants start smelling?
this is what they are looking like at 8 days from germ

I'm new to this growing thing. I'm currently growing two plants right now. I don't know the type because I got the seeds from a friend. But I was just wondering if you guys and any tips for me?! I'm using two 40 watt cfls.

matth82003 said:

If you haven't posted yet, this is a place to introduce yourself and let us know your here. Don't be shy, and if you have any questions, start a thread, and ask away, we'll do our best to help you out.

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Thanks for that, I've been a bit apprehensive , you guys seem to have strict rules, which is good. I just don't want to make a Newb mistake.

Hey Folks, I've been lurking awhile and just signed up. I have been growing for 40 yrs or so, mostly outdoors but am starting to get back to indoor growing. I'm doing this to get a few good med strains going for myself and sis-in-law who both struggle with neuropathy issues. Lots of pain and sleepless nights get old quick. I was retired off at work a little too early for my liking so I figured I needed a hobby. My first strains ordered in the 70's when starting out were Pluton 2 and Queen Beatrix choice, these coming from the Netherlands of course, with the Queen B named after the ruling Queen. The Pluton worked well outside in South Ontario here and we kept it going as clones for a few years. I have an old seed catalogue from the 70's that I will hunt down, scan and post a few pics for shits and giggles. Anyways, I have already learned a ton of info here and look forward to fine tuning my methods for todays modern strains. Oh ya, favourite strain I've grown so far was shishkaberry from Spice O' Life seeds, sweet, sweet, sweet and did well outside and in.

Greetings all! I am recent "transplant" from the dirty south of North America into the NE area/Canadian border. Moved up here for work and now I am learning all about basements. I grow organics for personal medicinal use, though not what are usually considered "medicinal strains." Have been hammering away downstairs and will, in time, share some images of my set-up with the community. Currently just sprouting some Melon Gum Autos to bulk up my stash and experimenting with some potential mothers for long term production. Nothing too interesting to show yet. As a designer/carpenter my primary interests are in hidden built-in, self contained grow rooms, false panels, moving bookcases, etc.. Hello!

A_rod80 said:

I'm new to this growing thing. I'm currently growing two plants right now. I don't know the type because I got the seeds from a friend. But I was just wondering if you guys and any tips for me?! I'm using two 40 watt cfls.

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3 tips...
1. read read read lots of good info out here
2. don't over water your plants #1 newbie mistake
3. get more light 2 40watt cfls won't cut it
happy growing

Hello roll it up,

Let me start by introducing myself, I am a 30 year young man from the UK and i am looking to grow my own herb that will last me for around 6/8 months at a time.I have worked out would need in the region of 8 ounces max. I have not smoked since july 2014 as i refuse to pay top money for poor herbs. I done loads of reading and just want some further advice before all my stuff gets here.

So i went ahead and ordered myself some kit

1.2x 1.2x 2m Tent
600w digital light with both bulbs MH/HPS (the ballast is switchable all the way down too 250w of the same bulb)
5 inch rvk fan and filter + a 12 inch floor fan
Digi max/min large screen
exhale co2 bag (there is no way for me to bring in fresh air form outside)
1 bag of 50 litre perlite / clay pebbles
Advanced sensi grow/bloom ( due to it's PH stable correction aka noob friendly and no need for a ph pen)
3 x 10 litre buckets
riot starter plugs
small heated humidty dome
And the strain that took my fancy was WOS afghan-black domina i got a pack of three. It's a 56 day flower plant with a knockout stone so they say.

I will be turning those buckets in to hempys with 100% perlite and use the clay pebbles in the res off 2 inches.

Now my question is ... if i want to hit my 8 ounce target how long should one veg for, i need just over 2.5 ounces per lady. My guess would be 4 weeks from the seeds pop ? And also is there any other equipment i may need along the journey.

Many thanks in advance

EDIT** if anyone can point me in the direction of my particular strain grow journal would be fantastich.

I advise new farmers to start with good genetics. Bagseed is a lottery, and it cost me a good season. Did you spend a lot on your grow equipment? Then why cheap out on beans?

Hi my name is candy and im a newbie,i have a 400 hps batwing light in mt closet with a temp of 80,i have alot of questions so let me start,first should i have purchased a light with a cool tube or the opening where you can hook a fan up to it,if the batwing is not a problem how can i put in ventilation,i ordered a small fan to blow air in there also im getting a air conditioner cause it's winter time here in VA and the heat raises in this house,but i need a inline fan don't i and how would that work,where would i put it