Black-Thumb
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Good call on waiting. Looks like they still have some to give.
Whats the plan? Give them a week and reassess?
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Whats the plan? Give them a week and reassess?
BelchertownBuddy
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Yes. Maybe 2 weeks. I’m going to get a better microscope. My loupe is only 60.
What percent of amber is optimal?
Black-Thumb
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Totally up to you. For Sativas I usually shoot for 60-70% milky, 30-40% amber. For indicas, at least 50%/50% (although I prefer getting 60-70% amber)
BelchertownBuddy
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Sounds good, I’ll shoot for that.
Black-Thumb
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Cool. Not sure if it helps, but I use my cell phone camera to check trichs. Works really well.
p0opstlnksal0t
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I'll be putting my handful of plants in their 100g pots this weekend (memorial weekend)
BelchertownBuddy
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They’ve been without Nutrients for two weeks should I give them a small dose to help them finish?
BelchertownBuddy
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Or should I just continue with water?
Black-Thumb
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Oh man...that's gonna be awesome. Gonna be beasts.
Black-Thumb
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Check your messages.
Brought the girls outside full time last week, once the cold snap was over. I fed them some homemade compost tea for the first time (50/50) and between that and the sunshine they are growing like crazy! (except for the runt of the litter on the far right - don't laugh at her 
- she had issues from germination, but I decided to keep her anyways).
In the past I've pH'd all my water, used store bought organic neuts, etc. But this time I'm keeping it simple. Watering using rainwater only - no pH'ing and feeding them only my homemade compost tea and they are growing as well or better than when I've micromanaged everything!!
Will probably transplant into final containers next weekend.
- she had issues from germination, but I decided to keep her anyways).In the past I've pH'd all my water, used store bought organic neuts, etc. But this time I'm keeping it simple. Watering using rainwater only - no pH'ing and feeding them only my homemade compost tea and they are growing as well or better than when I've micromanaged everything!!
Will probably transplant into final containers next weekend.
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BelchertownBuddy
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Thinking about a few for outside, just worried about all the rain. 
Black-Thumb
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Looking good! I've become a true believer in the tea. I still use regular nutes, but watering with tea early and often seems to work wonders.Brought the girls outside full time last week, once the cold snap was over. I fed them some homemade compost tea for the first time (50/50) and between that and the sunshine they are growing like crazy! (except for the runt of the litter on the far right - don't laugh at her
In the past I've pH'd all my water, used store bought organic neuts, etc. But this time I'm keeping it simple. Watering using rainwater only - no pH'ing and feeding them only my homemade compost tea and they are growing as well or better than when I've micromanaged everything!!
Will probably transplant into final containers next weekend.
BelchertownBuddy
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Would you share your Recipe ?
Black-Thumb
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I have tried 15 or 20 variations over the seasons. The basic recipe is always the same. Compost and liquid kelp. In the shade with the bubbler. I've added everything from molasses to store bought pre-mix stuff.
BelchertownBuddy
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Ratio?
Black-Thumb
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For a very solid "basic" tea, I've had good luck with this recipe...
- 2 gallons RO water in a 5 gallon bucket
Mix into the water...
- 1 tbsp seaweed extract (liquid seaweed)
- 1 tbsp "Urb" (if you have it, they sell small bottles)
- 1 tbsp unsulfered molasses
Then in a sock or cheese cloth bag hanging over the side of the bucket dangling in the water, put...
- 2 cups compost
- 1 cup worn casting
Put the air stone in at the bottom of the bucket under the bag and turn it on...
Leave it brewing in the shade (I put a paper bag over the while thing...no UV!), 65-70 degrees for 12 hours with bubble stone running.
Strain it thru a paint strainer, and that's it. You are good to go. The contents of the bag can be used to top dress any of the plants that need an extra kick or sprayed equally among all the plants.
BelchertownBuddy
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Thanks a lot Black Thumb, really appreciate Allen the help. Girls are getting fatter each day. Will post pics soon.
Nice.
Mine is super simple. In a bucket - add a Shovel full of compost from our composter, a bit of soil from the garden. Add rain water. Mix regularly throughout the day. No bubbler. After 12-24 hours strain with typical home pasta strainer - while wife is not watching and clean REALLY well
. Mix 1:1 with more rain water then water plants with "tea". I want to add a bit of honey or molasses for my next batch.
BelchertownBuddy
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Getting fatter. No amber yet.