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beardofzeus

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Smells and Tastes likes pure kushy goodness, full of flavor. I fell in love with the kush taste after I tried some authentic strains from cali and my goal this season was to acquire similar tasting genetics. The RP Kosher kush was the closest I have come and probably the dankest I have grown. Unfortunately I only have maybe 2 ounces of it and no clones. I do have a few more beans of it that I plan on cloning when the time comes but who knows what those pheno's will be like.

I am very interested in trying some of those Batt's strains from that link that was just posted. The guy is breeding a lot of DNA/Cali Connection genetics and they sound like they have the characteristics I'm after.
 
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SpliffAndMyLady

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I've been getting attacked by mold this pass three runs so to make sure I have some finished medicine, I'm doing a doing a little SOG with my veg light. Instead of vegging out my clones to throw em out I just flipped straight to 12/12. Not too much quantity, but the quality is there, here they are just starting to form some nuggz.
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808HI

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So spliff, ur flowering under the same light that u veg with? Just curious, didn't know that was possible. Looking good tho. Shoots. Alojahz
 
SpliffAndMyLady

SpliffAndMyLady

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808HI said:
So spliff, ur flowering under the same light that u veg with? Just curious, didn't know that was possible. Looking good tho. Shoots. Alojahz
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Yeah, you can flower with any light if you switch to 12/12 not the greatest but its cheap and it works. I'm aiming for at least 7 grams each plant, and I got 8 so hopefully I get 2 zips.
 
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Puna Bud

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SpliffAndMyLady said:
Yeah, you can flower with any light if you switch to 12/12 not the greatest but its cheap and it works. I'm aiming for at least 7 grams each plant, and I got 8 so hopefully I get 2 zips.
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Why aren't you flowering them outside? You flower them under a four foot t-5,when they are truly ready,only one is gonna fit partially under that t-5. Plus you're looking at "popcorn buds",are you okay with that? The t-5 isn't gonna have deep light penetration . Good for veggie,but I wouldn't use it for flowering....
 
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SpliffAndMyLady

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Puna Bud said:
Why aren't you flowering them outside? You flower them under a four foot t-5,when they are truly ready,only one is gonna fit partially under that t-5. Plus you're looking at "popcorn buds",are you okay with that? The t-5 isn't gonna have deep light penetration . Good for veggie,but I wouldn't use it for flowering....
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I never threw them outside because I've been getting mold. I will be happy with what I have because I'm just growing for myself. I wasn't saying hey kids this is the new shizz on the block to do, just showing my little project to keep me busy. I guess I should starting posting better pictures eh? Thanks for the wise input and your wonderful opinions.

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...alias...

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Wassup guys. Usually I just lurk here but I got a question that is Hawaii specific. I am curious about your guys curing processes. I've read the stickies and threads about drying and curing, but seems like they are all mainland relative in respect to ambient temps and humidity. This is what I did last harvest. Cut and trimmed, hung in a dark closet for like 3 days til the bud felt crispy on the outside (like how the stickies say to do) then jarred and burped. But the bud cured bad, harsh smoke, smell wasnt the greatest, the long term storage jars developed mold I guess, couldn't see anything but jars smelled like ammonia.
What am I doing wrong, any tips maybe Hawaii temp and rh related?
Background on the grow if it helps, outdoor trainwreck/diesel from seed, no problems with grow. Girls are under a clear tent currently, as the last harvest I lost around 30% from bud rot pre harvest. Stupid rain last year. That harvest was a widow strain, idk how mold resistant the trainwreck is since my first time growing it but not taking any chances haha. In lower Hilo, so not as cold at night like up uka side if it matters. Anyways, your advice is appreciated
 
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Puna Bud

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...alias... said:
Wassup guys. Usually I just lurk here but I got a question that is Hawaii specific. I am curious about your guys curing processes. I've read the stickies and threads about drying and curing, but seems like they are all mainland relative in respect to ambient temps and humidity. This is what I did last harvest. Cut and trimmed, hung in a dark closet for like 3 days til the bud felt crispy on the outside (like how the stickies say to do) then jarred and burped. But the bud cured bad, harsh smoke, smell wasnt the greatest, the long term storage jars developed mold I guess, couldn't see anything but jars smelled like ammonia.
What am I doing wrong, any tips maybe Hawaii temp and rh related?
Background on the grow if it helps, outdoor trainwreck/diesel from seed, no problems with grow. Girls are under a clear tent currently, as the last harvest I lost around 30% from bud rot pre harvest. Stupid rain last year. That harvest was a widow strain, idk how mold resistant the trainwreck is since my first time growing it but not taking any chances haha. In lower Hilo, so not as cold at night like up uka side if it matters. Anyways, your advice is appreciated
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it needs to be completely dry before putting in jar!
 
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Puna Bud

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SpliffAndMyLady said:
I never threw them outside because I've been getting mold. I will be happy with what I have because I'm just growing for myself. I wasn't saying hey kids this is the new shizz on the block to do, just showing my little project to keep me busy. I guess I should starting posting better pictures eh? Thanks for the wise input and your wonderful opinions. :peace:
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sorry, not trying to offend you "Spliffy". I have a t-5 and hardly use it. The thing runs hotter than people think. Plus,mine was like yours a four footer. So I know all to well that within weeks the t-s is to small to accommodate many growing plants under her. Just never thought people would use a t-5 for budding in Hawaii? I much prefer using t-8's & t-12's over t-5's....but just my old fart opinion!
 
grassified

grassified

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Puna Bud said:
sorry, not trying to offend you "Spliffy". I have a t-5 and hardly use it. The thing runs hotter than people think. Plus,mine was like yours a four footer. So I know all to well that within weeks the t-s is to small to accommodate many growing plants under her. Just never thought people would use a t-5 for budding in Hawaii? I much prefer using t-8's & t-12's over t-5's....but just my old fart opinion!
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they do get hot and I agree if you have seedlings/clones then t8/t12 are actually better unless you got some badass cooling. and t8/t12 are high enough light intensity for seedling/clone, you just sacrifice maybe a day or two worth of growth over 2 weeks using t8 as opposed to t5, hyped up over priced crap for growers IMO. T5/good cooling is a energy efficient solution for vegging though, they aren't justified by the price though, make t5's cost as much as t8 and maybe ill be interested.


BTW anybody heard of hp13? A strain that originated on big island supposedly has an amazing high.

http://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=185556&page=2

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Dyna Ryda

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Puna Bud said:
sorry, not trying to offend you "Spliffy". I have a t-5 and hardly use it. The thing runs hotter than people think. Plus,mine was like yours a four footer. So I know all to well that within weeks the t-s is to small to accommodate many growing plants under her. Just never thought people would use a t-5 for budding in Hawaii? I much prefer using t-8's & t-12's over t-5's....but just my old fart opinion!
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Why t-8 and 12's over t-5. Never heard this before.
 
Trichy Bastard

Trichy Bastard

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...alias... said:
Wassup guys. Usually I just lurk here but I got a question that is Hawaii specific. I am curious about your guys curing processes. I've read the stickies and threads about drying and curing, but seems like they are all mainland relative in respect to ambient temps and humidity. This is what I did last harvest. Cut and trimmed, hung in a dark closet for like 3 days til the bud felt crispy on the outside (like how the stickies say to do) then jarred and burped. But the bud cured bad, harsh smoke, smell wasnt the greatest, the long term storage jars developed mold I guess, couldn't see anything but jars smelled like ammonia.
What am I doing wrong, any tips maybe Hawaii temp and rh related?
Background on the grow if it helps, outdoor trainwreck/diesel from seed, no problems with grow. Girls are under a clear tent currently, as the last harvest I lost around 30% from bud rot pre harvest. Stupid rain last year. That harvest was a widow strain, idk how mold resistant the trainwreck is since my first time growing it but not taking any chances haha. In lower Hilo, so not as cold at night like up uka side if it matters. Anyways, your advice is appreciated
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This method is great because it relies on a 30$ hygrometer until your own senses know what to look for, and it's very scientific... Hope this helps bro... http://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=156237
 
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beardofzeus

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...alias... said:
Wassup guys. Usually I just lurk here but I got a question that is Hawaii specific. I am curious about your guys curing processes. I've read the stickies and threads about drying and curing, but seems like they are all mainland relative in respect to ambient temps and humidity. This is what I did last harvest. Cut and trimmed, hung in a dark closet for like 3 days til the bud felt crispy on the outside (like how the stickies say to do) then jarred and burped. But the bud cured bad, harsh smoke, smell wasnt the greatest, the long term storage jars developed mold I guess, couldn't see anything but jars smelled like ammonia.
What am I doing wrong, any tips maybe Hawaii temp and rh related?
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I've learned this the hard way in the past. Now, I like to hang dry over a period of at least 7 days in a small room with a fan and dehumidifier set on low. In these real humid areas, make sure it's extra dry and it'll regain moisture when it's burped daily. If you want to get scientific about it you can purchase a hygrometer on ebay for $20 and can monitor the moisture content in your jars. There's a thread on it https://www.rollitup.org/harvesting-curing/417298-hygrometer-tool-used-hassle-guess.html
 
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...alias...

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Thanks for the input guys. I was always afraid of over drying bud before I jarred them, after 3 days the bud was crispy so I thought I was good, especially since everything seemed to go how the stickies said would happen ( the bud going in crispy but then getting rehydrated in the jars, etc). Guess I'll dry a little longer andI have to get some hygrometers. Anyone sell them locally or eBay/amazon is the only options?
 
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