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Newbs 1st grow! Complete failure or a "by the skin of my teeth" documentary 🤔🫣

Get ready for a brand new look of the tent! Maybe should have inserted a sad face as well since i had to remove that stupid boy w balls :|
 
Skinnypuppy80 said:
I have one other thread that has documented my current setup w tons of help from the community. Decided I'm pretty much done with that phase(still could use pointers though, like a LOT!) I immensely appreciate all that participated in helping me get this far!

My setupis a 5x5 ACI tent, 4 13gal rdwc sites, mammoth mint 8 led, 4 S2 6" fans, 6" charcoal inline exhaust, a T7 humidifier, and a 69+pro controller along w essential pens. Currently using 8" nets w straight hydroton but will switch to 4" after this grow. The hydro system is the PA hydro fallponics system customized for the space in my bedroom. Also includes a 55gal drum fed by 5 stage ISpring RO system. I also squeezed in a 7gal dwc.

In the DWC I have a freeb auto pine that stretched on 1/8. She's been mishandled her whole life but couldn't toss her, at least not yet. In the rdwc I have 4 photo white widows(thanks to the VG) that sprouted from the 1/13 through1-15. All of them went in the tent by the 20th.

Been keeping temps around 80, RH around 70%, PH between 5.7-6.1, and 130 ppm for the baby's, 340 for the flowering auto.
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Wish you all the best brother! It will be a nice crop!
 
Forgot to check the mail for the nets I ordered till after the light went out. It's Sunday so the fact that they were there, they've been there for at least a day or 2. Would've been nice to get any shipping update on em at all, tis life i guess. I'm not really sure I need to use another net, but the girl in the back of the tent is maybe telling me otherwise...
 
Skinnypuppy80 said:
Thank you kind sir! If I come out w some decent smoke at the end, I'll b happy 😊
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You will have my friend! It a co evolution process, we are responsible for giving love, and they will take care of you. Trust me I almost killed 3 autos 6 weeks in a row overfeeding then, but I did with love, they gave 350 GR dryweight. Let's hope for the best and get prepared for the worst
 
Those are balls.
Pinch them off and give the plant a good look over.
Spray them with water before you pick them so they can't dust anything.
They look young and I think you are ahead of the ball [pun intended].
 
steamroller said:
Those are balls.
Pinch them off and give the plant a good look over.
Spray them with water before you pick them so they can't dust anything.
They look young and I think you are ahead of the ball [pun intended].
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I was hoping I wasn't right :( I'm gonna try ur suggestion instead of throwing another plant in the bin. Damn I hate balls way more than I have previously! disgusting!
 
Hello all! I may have been finding more balls. They seem a little diff than what I saw before, like they don't seem to be attached directly to the stem areas. Was hoping they were just future bud sites, probably just wishful thinking. 20250228_160819.jpg20250228_160949.jpg20250228_161215.jpg
The herm plant is a good 8-10 inches above the rest. It was the first to sprout by 2-3 days b4 the rest
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Also, I thought I read I can use king crab along w hydroguard but waiting to get confirmation b4 I start using it. Thanks for looking!
 
Skinnypuppy80 said:
Hello all! I may have been finding more balls. They seem a little diff than what I saw before, like they don't seem to be attached directly to the stem areas. Was hoping they were just future bud sites, probably just wishful thinking. View attachment 91483View attachment 91484View attachment 91485
The herm plant is a good 8-10 inches above the rest. It was the first to sprout by 2-3 days b4 the rest
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Also, I thought I read I can use king crab along w hydroguard but waiting to get confirmation b4 I start using it. Thanks for looking!
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Burn pit
 
Skinnypuppy80 said:
Kind of thought so :( After tmrw, I'll have 3 sites open :( Probably 4 cuz what's the point in having a 50 gal rdwc with 1 plant. Looks like I'm about to start over cuz of dumb nanners, oh well :) Shit happens
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Genetics is probably the biggest influencer to the hermi trait followed by stress. I’d guess in your case it was the genetics. You invested quite a bit in equipment. Not sure where you sourced your seeds but using seeds from reputable breeders is just as important.
 
freezeland said:
Genetics is probably the biggest influencer to the hermi trait followed by stress. I’d guess in your case it was the genetics. You invested quite a bit in equipment. Not sure where you sourced your seeds but using seeds from reputable breeders is just as important.
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I am a newb, but I check ph, ppm, temp, humidity, and water levels daily. I control my light height and strength by watching how the leaves react. I saw little to no stress in those plants, leaving me and others to believe it was the seeds. I dunno, one plant was straight male. The herm was growing like a male, super thick stalk, way taller, and the nodes got further and further apart. The third(2nd herm) started growing like this as well recently. The 4th photo seems to be ok THUS FAR! lol chop, chop, chop!
 
Skinnypuppy80 said:
I am a newb, but I check ph, ppm, temp, humidity, and water levels daily. I control my light height and strength by watching how the leaves react. I saw little to no stress in those plants, leaving me and others to believe it was the seeds. I dunno, one plant was straight male. The herm was growing like a male, super thick stalk, way taller, and the nodes got further and further apart. The third(2nd herm) started growing like this as well recently. The 4th photo seems to be ok THUS FAR! lol chop, chop, chop!
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Yes, bad genetics can and do carry hermaphrodite traits. From everything stated, this indeed does appear to be the case.

My question for you and the rest of the team here is - "How do we safely send clones through the mail?" Safe as in get to their destination safe and sound and without damage.

The reason for my question is I am firing up my cloner today. I already have an order from a local grower for 4 each of the following strains:

Gorilla Road Kill - "Skunk Really Works" - 70 day flower time
Dante's Inferno Tester Seeds - "GPS" - 63 day flower time
LemonGrass - "Humboldt Seed Company" - 50 day flower time

Anyway, for the cost of postage and whatever supplies are needed to ship safely, I will clone some extras to help a fellow grower in need.
 
MiGrampa said:
Yes, bad genetics can and do carry hermaphrodite traits. From everything stated, this indeed does appear to be the case.

My question for you and the rest of the team here is - "How do we safely send clones through the mail?" Safe as in get to their destination safe and sound and without damage.

The reason for my question is I am firing up my cloner today. I already have an order from a local grower for 4 each of the following strains:

Gorilla Road Kill - "Skunk Really Works" - 70 day flower time
Dante's Inferno Tester Seeds - "GPS" - 63 day flower time
LemonGrass - "Humboldt Seed Company" - 50 day flower time

Anyway, for the cost of postage and whatever supplies are needed to ship safely, I will clone some extras to help a fellow grower in need.
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Lots of options like these and plenty of DIY options out there also.

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Plants In A Box Clone Shipper with LED

The Perfect Clone Shipping Box Features Easily fits plants up to 8" tall including a 2" root mediums Discreet shipping in a fully sealed box where the smell or the moisture will be captured inside The box comes with a collar that ensures the stem is properly held during shipment The box can be...
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MiGrampa said:
Yes, bad genetics can and do carry hermaphrodite traits. From everything stated, this indeed does appear to be the case.

My question for you and the rest of the team here is - "How do we safely send clones through the mail?" Safe as in get to their destination safe and sound and without damage.

The reason for my question is I am firing up my cloner today. I already have an order from a local grower for 4 each of the following strains:

Gorilla Road Kill - "Skunk Really Works" - 70 day flower time
Dante's Inferno Tester Seeds - "GPS" - 63 day flower time
LemonGrass - "Humboldt Seed Company" - 50 day flower time

Anyway, for the cost of postage and whatever supplies are needed to ship safely, I will clone some extras to help a fellow grower in need.
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I tried a few methods. A lot depends on the size of the clone.

I tried the led style but don’t think it’s necessary. Now I just 3D print a box that fits in the usps box nicely. The problem is keeping the water down in the root area with aero clones. No media to hold water for the trip like with rapid rooters or similar.

I can share files with you if you have access to a printer.

They also sell green plastic shippers cheap that’s what most vendors use.
 
moe.red said:
I tried a few methods. A lot depends on the size of the clone.

I tried the led style but don’t think it’s necessary. Now I just 3D print a box that fits in the usps box nicely. The problem is keeping the water down in the root area with aero clones. No media to hold water for the trip like with rapid rooters or similar.

I can share files with you if you have access to a printer.

They also sell green plastic shippers cheap that’s what most vendors use.
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I have not yet purchased a 3-d printer. It's on the wish list, but not at the top.

I can check with "Grow Generation" and/or local plant nurseries to see about those little green plastic shippers. I believe I know exactly what you're talking about.
 
Plastic pop bottles work. Just cut in half , put some damp paper towel in the bottom and place the clone inside the paper towel. Poke toothpicks through the bottle and just above the rapid rooter on each side of the stem to hold it in place and then place the top back on and tape it. You can also poke a couple small holes in the top of the bottle if you like.

Thats about the cheapest i can think of
 
MiGrampa said:
Yes, bad genetics can and do carry hermaphrodite traits. From everything stated, this indeed does appear to be the case.

My question for you and the rest of the team here is - "How do we safely send clones through the mail?" Safe as in get to their destination safe and sound and without damage.

The reason for my question is I am firing up my cloner today. I already have an order from a local grower for 4 each of the following strains:

Gorilla Road Kill - "Skunk Really Works" - 70 day flower time
Dante's Inferno Tester Seeds - "GPS" - 63 day flower time
LemonGrass - "Humboldt Seed Company" - 50 day flower time

Anyway, for the cost of postage and whatever supplies are needed to ship safely, I will clone some extras to help a fellow grower in need.
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Wow man!! I dunno how to even begin with expressing my gratitude towards you but saying, you rock!! This whole community has been nothing but extremely helpful!!
 
Aqua Man said:
Plastic pop bottles work. Just cut in half , put some damp paper towel in the bottom and place the clone inside the paper towel. Poke toothpicks through the bottle and rapidly rooter to hold it in place and then place the top back on and tape it. You can also poke a couple small holes in the top of the bottle if you like.

Thats about the cheapest i can think of
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I like that method. Since I don't drink soda very often, I will have to see what I can dig up from those who do at work. I can also see if my stepsons can bring their bottles home.
 
Skinnypuppy80 said:
@MiGrampa I know nothing of these strains, they all sound wonderful. Do you have a preference on one? Are there 2 that are compatible with each other in the same tent?
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Here's a picture of all 3 strains in the same tent. 3 each from left to right: Gorilla Roadkill, Dante's Inferno, LemonGrass. I don't know why they wouldn't be able to share the same space in a hydro system. They all have done fine so far in soil. The picture is recent from only a few days ago.

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