White Widow - 6wk flower. Who's gonna help me out?

Burgerzzz

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Hi everyone. I need some advice (or reassurance) that my ladies are doing ok. Here's the situation... White widow, 15 plants - 1 x 400w HPS running from veg. (veg'd for longer than wanted at 6 weeks so plants rather stretched for WW) All temps been where they should be. Plenty of air circulation and ventilation good. Distilled watering throughout inc a feed every 3 - 4 waters) They are now nearly 6 weeks into flower (12/12 religiously on lighting)

My concern is i dont seem to have a very good yield yet. The pist's a starting to turn orange and i'm guessing they need about another 2 weeks before its time to dry. Have posted some pics of an average one of the bunch(quality not great as used shite camera - can post better ones if needed) and some opinions from you veteran growers will be appreciated.. this is my first time and i've learnt a heap but dont want to fk up at this crucial point.... DO THEY LOOK OK AS I AINT GOT A CLUE??? I was hoping for an ounce a plant but they dont look anywhere near that. Have i missed something.

One negative you need to know about is my pot size - made a boo boo at the start and didnt have time to transplant. Pots are approx 10" tall and 7" wide....

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Hiphopopotomus

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They do look a little bit stretched. How far away from the light were they kept? Also, I have seen WW grows go into 11 weeks of flowering, so there is a good chance they will have a growth spurt in the future.
Another thing to consider is were they grown from seed, or clone? If clone, and the mother was a weak plant, then the offspring should carry the same characteristics which would be unfortunate. And if from seed, well there are a lot of factors that could lead to your hindered growth.
I would say give them a couple more weeks, feed them some bloom fertz, and keep a close eye on those trichs so that you harvest at the best time.
 

Hiphopopotomus

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Oh snap! I just noticed the pot size, and for sure that will be an issue. Is that plant in a dixie cup still?? If so, the roots are being restricted and that will def lead to the plant not growing to it's full potential. I would say an Oz per plant with a 400W is very realistic for this strain. It's never too late to transplant them into some bigger pots, they should be able to handle it at their age.
 

meathook666

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15 plants is way too big of a number to grow under 400w.. i would personally grow no more than 4 under such a wattage..
 

323cheezy

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yeah dude that shit needs a bigger pot... at least a 2 gallon....my bitch is two weeks into flower.... and 4 feet tall...i have her in a two gallon....im thinking of going to a three....but if your girls arent fitting in the space (only one light, small space)....i understand....some one told me a gallon per foot... but i would say youd be ok with 1 per every two feet....yeah your plants arent stupid... the girls know if they get too fat or tall they can fall over from not having strong enough roots to hold it...survival.
 

Burgerzzz

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yeah dude that shit needs a bigger pot... at least a 2 gallon....my bitch is two weeks into flower.... and 4 feet tall...i have her in a two gallon....im thinking of going to a three....but if your girls arent fitting in the space (only one light, small space)....i understand....some one told me a gallon per foot... but i would say youd be ok with 1 per every two feet....yeah your plants arent stupid... the girls know if they get too fat or tall they can fall over from not having strong enough roots to hold it...survival
Shit man - does this mean they wont get much fatter cos its gonna be a right mission having to transplant to bigger pots. Very small space and 'complicated' situation tryin to hide from the enemy. My nuts would be in a vice if she catchs me ! ! !

They do look a little bit stretched. How far away from the light were they kept?
Due to being a rookie (and only finding this site after i started) the light was a good 6ft from the pots... durrrrr :o/ Now they are lot closer, maybe 1.5 - 2ft but definate lack of light penetrating to the bottom. Wish i'd started with 5 plants now... just got greedy!!

Is there any hope for my girlies without re-potting.... i SO thought i would end up with about 500grams from 15 girls. That would've kept me going for at least a week!! :eyesmoke:
 

323cheezy

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Its amazing that your plant grew so big in those dixie cups....hahaha....well you live and learn... your buds are pretty cute and chuncky...Your good lighting probly helped out the growh....Get square pots(help for spacing... about 2 or 3 gallon if possible...I know space is a factor... especially under one light....on only have two girls check em out...masta kush indoor/outdoor grow
 

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iceman2007

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dude, what the F#$k you thinking, those are super small pots, dang people do your research! that's a like a 5 ft 10in 200lb bitch trying to fit in to size 3 shoes!
 
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