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Dr.GreenThumb

03-11-2006, 01:54 AM

A little bit about my setup, closet space is 3x12 and i'm using a 250 watt MH balast. For exhaust i'm using a Hydrofarm 180 cfm fan attached to top of light as well as a 13 inch fan to help move air around inside closet. This is a soil grow (as you can see) with light on a 24 hour cycle. For the most part light remains about 12 inches away from the light. Temps range from 80-85 degrees, and humidity is 40-50%. Feel free to give any advice or feedback, I will update this as I go, sit back--grab one of thoes "you know what's" and enjoy.:D

From the beginning I was caught kinda off gaurd as to all what I would need to complete the grow up to my standards. Up untill week 3 I had ph issues with my soil and not checking the h2o that I was using, it stayed about 7.5-8.0. I HIGHLY recommend a digital ph pen its a must have imo...

1. Day 21
2. Day 24
3. Day 25
4. Day 27

Dr.GreenThumb

03-11-2006, 01:59 AM

Growth was stunted and after ph level was fixed she began to grow nicely. The new growth then started to turn a light lime color, a change from the lower leafs, researched and was starting to loog like a mag defiency. After watering with 1 tbps epsom salt to a gallon of spring water the leafs again started to get back to normal. I did use pure blend pro veg formula but was not sure if that helped any or not to be honest.

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2. Day 32
3. Day 35
4. Day 40

Dr.GreenThumb

03-11-2006, 02:03 AM

Since I was not to happy with the prior nutes I decided to go a different route. I went with foxfarm and got their Grow Big, Tiger Bloom, and Big Bloom formulas. I started to flower on day 42 she was 1 foot 5 inches tall, and using a 230 watt hps conversion bulb. I started off at half recommended nute strength and during the first week she had a growth spurt of approx six inches. We finished out day 50 at 2 feet 2 inches tall.

1. Day 46
2. Day 50
3. Day 50

Dr.GreenThumb

03-11-2006, 02:06 AM

The buds are now starting to form, still growing like a weed :D at 2 feet 10 inches tall this is day 12 flowering. You can start to smell the aroma of the bud so I added a can-carbon filter to the exhaust fan. I am very happy with the results so far....

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2. Day 54
3. Day 54
4. Day 54

Stoney Bud

03-11-2006, 02:13 AM

Great looking crop man! What day are you on right now?

Dr.GreenThumb

03-11-2006, 02:21 AM

Great looking crop man! What day are you on right now?
Thoes last pics were as of 45 min ago. This forum as taught me just about all I have learned so far....my bud is your bud.;)

sicnarf

03-11-2006, 02:50 AM

wow. Nice journal, very neat and clean. Great pics , nice lil set up in there. What stran is that?

gqone333

03-11-2006, 02:59 AM

great crop man

Dr.GreenThumb

03-11-2006, 02:59 AM

wow. Nice journal, very neat and clean. Great pics , nice lil set up in there. What stran is that?

Thanks for the compliments, I was told Northern Lights #11, or a strain called Flo. I do not know which one.

THE BROTHER'S GRUNT

03-11-2006, 07:48 AM

looking good Dr. GreenThumb. keep up the good work and you will be smoking in no time.

Dr.GreenThumb

03-19-2006, 06:07 PM

The color of the larger fan leafs are turning to a more lime color again, so I do not think I have completely won the magnesium battle yet. Luckly the smaller sets of leafs where the buds have formed are fine at this point.

Day 63 of grow, and day 22 flowering.

THE BROTHER'S GRUNT

03-19-2006, 06:53 PM

whats up DOC. your lady is looking great. http://www.websmileys.com/sm/fingers/fing25.gif i see you have been taking good care of her. she is filling in very nice. who says big isn't beautiful. http://www.websmileys.com/sm/cool/719.gif keep those pics coming. i love to see great progress.

Slowhand

03-19-2006, 08:00 PM

Looking very nice keep up the good work.

Mutt

03-19-2006, 11:34 PM

Wow dude, that is lookin good. :)

Stoney Bud

03-20-2006, 12:48 AM

Bravo! Bravo!

I love that traditional look of a plant that has been allowed a natural shape. The Kola is going to be sweet!

Great job man!!!!

Very healthy looking plant.

PARTY AT DOCS HOUSE!!!! http://www.marijuanapassion.com/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif

Insane

03-20-2006, 03:28 AM

Very good lookin plant ya got there Dr. Green!

Dr.GreenThumb

03-20-2006, 03:36 AM

Thanks everyone, seems like the plant really likes the fox farm nutrients she is about 3 feet 3 inches tall, and I counted approx 25 bud sites. I'm just lookin to get through the grow, get the feel for what I'm doing and hope to have some good smoke for all my hard work. I'm trying not to get to excited as I dont know what the yeild is going to be...

FireWeed

03-20-2006, 04:01 AM

Green Thumb looks good i like your grow journal you got pics posted for us all the way through the grow!

Dr.GreenThumb

03-22-2006, 05:41 PM

Day 66 of grow, day 25 flowering.
I wanted to get a shot of the fan leafs, the oldest ones have been fading and soon I anticipate them dying. I have realized that my grow container is defently to small as I will upgrade to 5gal buckets in the future. The kola is filling in nicely as are the rest of the buds. Watering schedule has stayed about every 3-4 maybee 5 days. Using fox farm nutes with every other watering.

THE BROTHER'S GRUNT

03-22-2006, 07:22 PM

Dr.GreenThumb

03-22-2006, 07:35 PM

whats up Doc. i like saying that. damn she is looking great. are you using any fox farm big bloom for the buds? i cant wait to see her when she really starts to fill out. i can tell shes gonna be a big one. http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/061.gif

Yes, I am using a mixture of Tiger Bloom, Big Bloom, and Grow Big all from Fox Farm. However I am using the recommended dosage from their feeding schedule, NOT what is on the back of the bottle. I dont know what is better but I did not want nute burn.

THE BROTHER'S GRUNT

03-22-2006, 07:40 PM

yup. since i use MG soil i only put 1/2 tsp per gallon instead of 4 tlb per gallon. my last grow i gave them the 4 tlb per gallon and it burnt the hell out of them. i guess you learn from your mistakes. im gonna use a new soil my next grow and get away from the MG. keep up the great work and keep those pics coming.

Dr.GreenThumb

03-22-2006, 10:51 PM

So grunt what soil are you going to pick up? Make it yourself? Since I am happy with the nutes I think i'm going with the ocean/forrest soil mix on my next grow. I was thinking that the instructions on the jug were a little strong and I did not want to push my luck, glad I did.

THE BROTHER'S GRUNT

03-23-2006, 08:29 AM

my next grow the mix will be:

one part perlite
one part coconut coir
one part fox farm ocean forest soil
i'm using the fox farm soil because it contains fish, crab, and shrimp meal, and lots of worm castings.

GreenDayGirl

03-23-2006, 03:48 PM

Hey Dr Greenthumb, very nice...I'm doing "flo" also yours look just like mine.

Mutt

03-23-2006, 03:50 PM

http://www.smileys.ws/smls/speechless/00000019.gif
Dr. Greenthumb: PHD in cannabisology. BA in bong and pipe fundamentals, and doctarate in the advanced study of being stoned. :D
Lookin great dude. beautiful cola.

Dr.GreenThumb

03-23-2006, 05:02 PM

Hey Dr Greenthumb, very nice...I'm doing "flo" also yours look just like mine.
Thanks greedaygirl for the info, looked over your grow and defently look simular.

http://www.smileys.ws/smls/speechless/00000019.gifDr. Greenthumb: PHD in cannabisology. BA in bong and pipe fundamentals, and doctarate in the advanced study of being stoned. :D
Lookin great dude. beautiful cola.
Edit Sig::cool:

Dr.GreenThumb

03-28-2006, 10:42 PM

Figured a update is needed, I have made no changes to the grow. Still watering every 3-4 days and ferts with every other watering. As of couple days ago I started to notice the the cola's leafs are starting to turn a more light green and some necrosis has started as you can see on the last pics. I'm not sure if its a mag issue still (the leafs do have a curl on the tips), heat issue(stays 80-84 day/70-75night), or nute burn. Any suggestions..??

THE BROTHER'S GRUNT

03-28-2006, 11:05 PM

how far away are you from harvest Doc?

Dr.GreenThumb

03-28-2006, 11:06 PM

Flowering day 31.

THE BROTHER'S GRUNT

03-28-2006, 11:22 PM

well after some research i can say you have some kind of nute problem. it almost looks like a magnesium deficiency by what i was reading and looking at. i would see if i could get Mutt, Hick or Stoney Buds opinion on this.

Dr.GreenThumb

03-28-2006, 11:35 PM

it almost looks like a magnesium deficiency by what i was reading and looking at.

I think you are correct.

THE BROTHER'S GRUNT

03-28-2006, 11:41 PM

hey Doc. i would see what a few of the other guys or gals think. i don't want you to do anything that will do further harm to your ladies. if you want i can throw a link your way showing you all the deficiency's.

Mutt

03-29-2006, 12:49 AM

At this stage of growth PH check is def. in order. gotta see if the plants by-product (salt) or excess nutes has built up in the soil. A flush may be in order. woulda been better if you coulda held off another two weeks, but need that PH checked before diagnosing.

Dr.GreenThumb

03-29-2006, 02:09 AM

THE BROTHER'S GRUNT

03-29-2006, 09:41 AM

Will get some distilled h2o, and let you know. What ratio of water to soil do I use?whats up Doc. for every gallon of soil you use 2 gallons of water. so if you have a 3 gallon pot you use 6 gallons of water.

Hick

03-29-2006, 11:20 AM

whats up Doc. for every gallon of soil you use 2 gallons of water. so if you have a 3 gallon pot you use 6 gallons of water.

"for flushing your medium"...^

check your ph by running enough water through the pot to catch some runoff, let us know what it is running out the bottom.

Dr.GreenThumb

03-30-2006, 01:11 AM

I tried two different methods.
1. 1/2 cup soil from pot with 1 full cup distilled water left sitting for 30 min- ph 6.6-6.7
2. Ran distilled water through soil caught runoff- same as above.

So what do we think now?

Dr.GreenThumb

03-31-2006, 12:03 AM

I watered yesterday, used 1/2 gallon of water with 1 tablespoon epsom. Today the larger fan leafs are returning back to a darker green. On a sad note we lost most of the leaf tips on the cola, I trimmed the dead off and we will push on....will post up pics later of the damage..:(

ReaferCheifer26

03-31-2006, 12:50 AM

Dr.GreenThumb

03-31-2006, 01:06 AM

Its alrite man... your buds are looking great dont worry about ****.. the epson salt will do its trick.. im amazed at your results at only 31 days too! those buds are gunna be soo dank! i wanna see how much bud u get.... how much did urMH cost and where did u get it from??

Thanks Reafer, I picked up the light locally at a hydro shop. I try to leave a paperless trail to my purchases. Oh and I paid way to much...:D

Dr.GreenThumb

04-11-2006, 11:14 PM

Lady of the house snuck in and took a shot. Will update later tonight.

LdyLunatic

04-11-2006, 11:56 PM

crap thats a big cola :eek: nice stuff :)

Insane

04-12-2006, 12:06 AM

Very nice looking buds, well done! :)

Dr.GreenThumb

04-12-2006, 03:53 AM

I am barly able to get my fingers around the cola, its going to be huge. I have noticed some of the pistils starting to change amber and according to the strain should not take long to complete. We are on day 45 flowering so still have some time to go. The smell even using a large scrubber is unbelieveable. I do think that I would had a better turnout with a 450w balast and larger container but we live and learn. I will get better pics posted soon as I can.

Dr.GreenThumb

04-13-2006, 12:12 AM

Here are some more...:eek:

LdyLunatic

04-13-2006, 12:15 AM

shes such a big attractive beast :eek: :D awesome shots :)

THE BROTHER'S GRUNT

04-13-2006, 09:12 AM

Whats up Doc. I see your lady is still kicking ***. She is beautiful. Great job.

Dr.GreenThumb

04-15-2006, 07:39 PM

Up close and personal...

LdyLunatic

04-15-2006, 10:47 PM

amazing looking bud! :D do you happen to have a pet?? is that a cat hair i see?? :confused: we have three cats here...and man those pet hairs get EVERYWHERE in the bud...just from coming off my clothes :rolleyes:

Dr.GreenThumb

04-16-2006, 01:37 AM

Dr.GreenThumb

04-18-2006, 02:53 AM

Here are a few more.... The trichomes are exploding all over the place. :D

LdyLunatic

04-18-2006, 04:11 AM

NICE pics....i can almost smell the bud :D

Mutt

04-18-2006, 09:09 AM

Wow Doc, can't wait to get the smoke report. :D

Grannie420

04-18-2006, 01:43 PM

Hey Doc, I also switched over to Fox Farm products and noticed a difference in growth and color with in a few days. Some day I will get some pics posted. Anyway good grow!

THE BROTHER'S GRUNT

04-18-2006, 05:14 PM

Whats up Doc. That was a very nice show if i do say so myself. Keep up the great work.

halftoke

04-18-2006, 08:51 PM

ZOUNDS! YOIKS! GAZOOKS, EVEN!! mein gott, if'n mine grew like that I'd hafta go buy a bigger hat...keep it up doc, that's just incredible.

Marijuana as art. Pics of that need to go in yer scapbook.

Dr.GreenThumb

04-19-2006, 11:02 PM

In the last couple days, they have put on some weight. I needed to stake up the lower buds, they were getting to heavy..:D Cant wait to give a smoke report. I'm going to flower for another week or so and then comes the chop.

Dr.GreenThumb

04-21-2006, 03:33 AM

Well 2 days ago I took a bud off one of the lower stems....left it in the grow room for a couple days in a small paper bag. Was not completely dry but I could not take it anymore :D so I had to smoke it. All I can say....is DAMN!!!!!!!!
Was not expecting such a mellow high....Cant wait to cure it the correct way, and get my hands on that cola. I will get some more pics up in a few days.

Dr.GreenThumb

05-26-2006, 12:47 AM

Just got back from overseas work :D ....was lookin through some pics thought I would show one. Sorry I left everyone hangin, will get mors pics up over next few weeks...

Witness

05-26-2006, 01:09 AM

looks tasty, yumyum..

LdyLunatic

05-26-2006, 01:24 AM

awesome cola shot :cool: great job :)

THE BROTHER'S GRUNT

05-26-2006, 08:26 AM

Holy crap dude now that's a bud. all i can say is ya did a great job on the grow.

Dr.GreenThumb

06-01-2006, 10:52 PM

She yielded right @ 3.5 oz dried bud.

LdyLunatic

06-02-2006, 02:59 AM

those nugs look mighty tasety :cool: awesome job :)

purple_chronic

06-02-2006, 06:32 AM

wwooaaahhh i never saw this thread...
very nice job!!!!!

THE BROTHER'S GRUNT

06-02-2006, 08:39 AM

Whats up Doc. Damn that's a nice harvest man. Be sure to give us a smoke report once she is cured. Damn them buds look delicious. :D

Gods Advocate

04-20-2007, 07:57 PM

whatever happened to this? how was it? worth the hard work? hahaha

Draston

04-21-2007, 09:25 PM

hmmm home grown at current prices in my home town would be 70 on the quater oz so at that thats 280 dollars on the oz so at 3.5 oz thats 980 dollars worth the weed right there. Now of course people are going to give you a deal the more you buy but whatever...

980 dollars worth the weed to smoke? Def.... worth it.

Even if he put 200 dollars into growing that one plant it was worth it.

Dada

04-21-2007, 10:27 PM

I know this forum is not about the commercial aspects of growing, and I grow just for myself. But I will say that those prices would be REALLY low for my area. An eighth of high-quality dro or soil-grown would be at least $65 and if it is extremely kick-a$$, it could easily go to $75. Around here, the normal imported stuff is seen as much inferior to homegrown dro or soil.

JandZ

04-23-2007, 05:33 AM

yah where im at youd get atleast 60$ for some dank like that..

Stoney Bud

04-23-2007, 10:03 AM

I know this forum is not about the commercial aspects of growing,

Thanks Dada. You're right. We don't discuss ANYTHING that has to do with selling marijuana here on this site.