Better late than never

[Franksta]

Not exactly sure what I'm going to do with them but it's going to have to involve a outside component to make it viable

Kinda off to the races late in the game but should still be plenty of time yet. I have other projects this summer but want to devote a little time on this stuff also. It's been a few years since the last grow


The seeds are second generation granddaddy purple revived from some 1992 seeds out of San Diego and bred into a modern purple punch clone from Budgoodman's days. Lots of Stinky potent purple potential in this stuff

 

[steamroller]

Good to hear from You Franksta~!
Looks like you got a little fancier digs.
Off the mountain?

 

[Observer]

Not exactly sure what I'm going to do with them but it's going to have to involve a outside component to make it viable

Kinda off to the races late in the game but should still be plenty of time yet. I have other projects this summer but want to devote a little time on this stuff also. It's been a few years since the last grow


The seeds are second generation granddaddy purple revived from some 1992 seeds out of San Diego and bred into a modern purple punch clone from Budgoodman's days. Lots of Stinky potent purple potential in this stuff

Grand daddy purple was a big one when I was a teen lol, look forward to seeing these buds grow.

That light contraption. I like it.

 

[Franksta]

Grand daddy purple was a big one when I was a teen lol, look forward to seeing these buds grow.

That light contraption. I like it.

Yeah it's my seedlings light made from Samsung horticulture bulbs, a cookie sheet and a laboratory power supply lol

 

[Chemistry]

Fuck, where you been.

 

[Franksta]

Fuck, where you been.

In the woods/mountains mostly but I finally got a place here in the city again

Going back out there today and working on the sawmill project and maybe shoot some targets. Lots of pacific red cedar and Douglas fir being milled for another cabin out that way

 

[Observer]

 

[Franksta]

Trying to keep it simple and straightforward. Using what is available locally here.

Scorched a few of the sprouts with too much light early on but it's dialed in better now.

Starting with the cal-mag 4-0-0 cause it seems the better option at the current moment Calcium nitrate is the primary ingredient


Unlucky scorched sprout

 

[GoodShit97]

Good to see you back around!

 

[Franksta]

Switching cups they are somewhat root bound and should have transplanted by now

I mixed in a few tablespoons of the happy frog all purpose mix

Perking up today some

 

[Franksta]

better transpiration obviously today and looking alive

Some purple veins showing

 

[BlueCollarBob]

better transpiration obviously today and looking alive View attachment 105453View attachment 105454View attachment 105455

Some purple veins showing
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Nice looking plants. Curious about the DC. Is that for the light you're using?

 

[Franksta]

Nice looking plants. Curious about the DC. Is that for the light you're using?

Yeah it's a little custom Samsung horticulture unit I made. I can precisely measure the light output when I start the sprouts

Training day for a few of them

 

[Observer]

Damn, nice growth.

My HPA system Is lacking, bottlenecked somewhere.

 

[Franksta]

Damn, nice growth.

My HPA system Is lacking, bottlenecked somewhere.

Thanks it's feeling like getting on a bicycle again. Hopefully I didn't overdo the calcium nitrate and magnesium. The roots are already coming out again But I think I'll keep them in there for awhile longer

 

[Franksta]

Need to move and transplant again soon

 

[Franksta]

Need to transfer soon.

 

[Franksta]

Training time for a few of the taller ones

Some of these are getting large enough to tie down and create new heads, lateral growth. Plus it keeps the canopy uniform and manageable

The hope is for them to explode, as much as possible, during the transition outside plus maintaining a low profile

 

[Franksta]

Gimme a little head ladies. lol

 

[Franksta]

Transferred and rooting. Been working on training some of the top. Reduced the plants to six from the original ten plants

Sitting in 7 gallon cloth bags

 

[Franksta]

Some cal mag given

 

[Chemistry]

Cruising.

 

[Franksta]

Little more calcium nitrate and magnesium nitrate

 

[CannaGranny]

End of my day..

 

[Franksta]

Magnesium sulfate given

 

[Franksta]

 

[Franksta]

Some powdered mildew issues and burned them some with the potassium bicarbonate solution. My first time with this issue. Should have identified and fixed sooner


Some males were identified and removed

Some defoliation was done a few weeks back

Phosphorus increased and some calcium nitrate added again. Also some kelp soluble extract given

 

[Max]

Glad to see ya about Franksta…havnt seen that deck in awhile

 

[Franksta]

Glad to see ya about Franksta…havnt seen that deck in awhile

Thanks, big congrats on winning the contest mate

 

[Observer]

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Some powdered mildew issues and burned them some with the potassium bicarbonate solution. My first time with this issue. Should have identified and fixed sooner


Some males were identified and removed

Some defoliation was done a few weeks back

Phosphorus increased and some calcium nitrate added again. Also some kelp soluble extract given

Nice Bush

 

[seeking_pilgrim]

a µmol walks into a bar.

H says hi, C says boom.

plants whisper: “ppfd please, not volts.”

 

[Zen_seeker]

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Some powdered mildew issues and burned them some with the potassium bicarbonate solution. My first time with this issue. Should have identified and fixed sooner


Some males were identified and removed

Some defoliation was done a few weeks back

Phosphorus increased and some calcium nitrate added again. Also some kelp soluble extract given

It hit me too. Had a few days to go but got me the last week. Only one plant but that’s half the harvest.

 

[Franksta]

Some calmag and phosphorus given with a pinch of ascorbic acid

 

[Franksta]

In the home stretch Last dose of phosphate given with bat guano, earthworm castings, rock phosphate and kelp

 

[TomH]

Some calmag and phosphorus given with a pinch of ascorbic acid
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I’m curious about the ascorbic acid!

Do you put it in the nutrient solution?
Put it In water solo?

Also, what does that do for the plants! I’m curious.

 

[Franksta]

I’m curious about the ascorbic acid!

Do you put it in the nutrient solution?
Put it In water solo?

Also, what does that do for the plants! I’m curious.

It's a natural growth regulator. Think of it like preventing scurvy. It's involved in a number of vital biological processes and functions. Plus it acts like a type of organic acid buffer, just going easy and watching your ph. A pinch or tsp per five gallon is what I occasionally use in the watering. Also make damn sure of its purity and contains no trace of deadly citric acid.... plants cannot tolerate citric acid like humans can


Ascorbic acid, or Vitamin C, acts as an antioxidant and is vital for plant health, growth, and development, supporting root development, flowering, and disease resistance by neutralizing harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS). It is also crucial for plant defense mechanisms and overall plant resilience against environmental stresses like drought and salinity. While not a traditional fertilizer, applying it to water can neutralize chlorine in tap water and support soil microbes, which indirectly benefits plants.

Benefits of Ascorbic Acid for Plants

• • Antioxidant and Stress Protection:
    Ascorbic acid (AsA) is a potent antioxidant that helps protect plants from damage caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are produced during normal metabolism and under stress conditions.
  • Growth and Development:
    It promotes root development and can improve seed germination rates. AsA also plays a role in flowering and fruit formation.
  • Disease Resistance:
    Ascorbic acid strengthens a plant's immune response, increasing its resistance to various pathogens.
  • Enzyme Function:
    It acts as a co-factor in several essential enzymatic reactions within the plant, supporting processes like photosynthesis.

How to Use Ascorbic Acid

• • Neutralize Tap Water:
    You can add a small amount of ascorbic acid crystals to your watering can or reservoir to neutralize chlorine and chloramines in city tap water, protecting beneficial soil microbes that can be harmed by these chemicals.
  • Soil Amendment (Indirect Benefit):
    While not a direct plant nutrient, adding ascorbic acid to compost or soil can benefit the ecosystem by feeding soil bacteria.

Important Considerations

• • pH:
    Be cautious when adding ascorbic acid to plants that prefer acidic conditions, like tomatoes or roses, as it will further lower the soil pH.
  • Not a Fertilizer:
    Ascorbic acid is not a source of essential nutrients like nitrogen or minerals for plants; it functions as a protector and growth regulator.

 

[Franksta]

I’m curious about the ascorbic acid!

Do you put it in the nutrient solution?
Put it In water solo?

Also, what does that do for the plants! I’m curious.

So the other big reason I do it Tom beyond what it does for the plants health is taste. Vitamin c is tart/sour and I hope to fuse some of that taste into the plants

 

[TomH]

So the other big reason I do it Tom beyond what it does for the plants health is taste. Vitamin c is tart/sour and I hope to fuse some of that taste into the plants

Please report back, that would be a good addition for some Sativas

 

[Franksta]

Wrapping it up soon. Any guidance on this is welcome

I'm still learning this outdoor stuff and it's getting cooler down into the lower 50s at night and a few days of rain coming up soon so I figured I might need to pull them a little earlier than I usually would like

It's got a nice strong Skunky sweet smell in the buds right now

 

[CannaGranny]

Hey @Franksta !
Happy to see you!