Zen_seeker’s DIY Mixmash

[Zen_seeker]

We had three plants from the garden refuse to die. One by one I brought them in starting with the chives in October/November. Each was isolated for at least a month. Okay I forgot about two them.

Chives came in first as they are easy to look after and I like them in a lot of meals. They came back slower than I expected. But I should be able to harvest once a month once they get happy.



The hollyhocks almost died but came back. In the time I forgot about them a caterpillar found, or was hidden in, the hollyhock. Eggs on a bunch of leaves and it dead or frozen on top of the dirt in a circle.
But after a few more weeks it seems back to normal.



The strawberries had to go back out at Christmas but we still didn’t have snow at the time and it was pretty lush still. Then lazy forgetfulness crept in. I remembered it the evening of the deep freeze. I couldn’t move it. All the top was brown now except the middle. I was able to get her off the stoop by kicking the soft pot when it got +4 a few days ago. She sat in the tub a few days as I took my time cleaning and thawing her out. Then sat in the kitchen under normal lights and whatever sunlight made it in during snow and rain the blast few days. She’s still looking sad. But I did it once so . Had to move her to a smaller pot. As the old one was breaking up and sun rotted.



So now I’ll see what I can do with them indoors. Just need to up pot the chives. They spread well especially after seeds fall. I’m hoping to move everything to Zen 2’s 3x1x3 sections later. Use it for veggies. Try some of the KNF on them too. Already sprayed with FFJ.

Breaks over.

 

[Zen_seeker]

Zen 1&2 Zone 3: Flower Day 23

CB



NL2


Don’t like feeding before lights out but the plants didn’t ask me. Lights out an hour later.

 

[Zen_seeker]

Zen 1&2 Zone 3: Flower Day 25

CB



NL2

 

[Zen_seeker]

CB



NL2

 

[Max]

Jeez..the nl’s a bush..all looking great Zen.

 

[Jaybee2025]

CB
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NL2
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Beautiful

 

[Zen_seeker]

Northern Lights clone (NL2) is getting some leaf burn at tips and sides so bumped the light back to 75%.


The mother Northern Lights is still hanging after 6 days. Only now starting to dry out. She looks frosty but I fear I chopped too soon.

Soon my precious.

 

[Zen_seeker]

Flower Day 29:

CB


NL2



Doing a little experiment with the hydro clone. Was going to toss it as it’s a backup but the roots took off. So I thought this might be an opportunity to spray some KNF FFJ around and plant it in a bigger one gallon soft pot.



I sprayed the hole, top soil and leaves. Probably going to burn it… but aren’t clones just perfect for experimenting?

 

[Zen_seeker]

Just noticed that the purple is really showing across the top of CB over the last 24hrs.


I’m not going to change anything. This is the last clone of my main strain. She wants colour so be it.


Northern Lights is still drying, slowly.

And another week has come and gone. Turn turn turn…

 

[Zen_seeker]

Flower Day 32:

CB


NL2

 

[Zen_seeker]

Flower Day 34:

CB



NL2

 

[Zen_seeker]

Over the last two days the NL has really faded. The large fan leaves just started losing colour. While my usual strain is a dark green with purple washing through. Both have been fed the exact same mix and amounts.

NL is on the left.


It was feeding time and I know I couldn’t fix what’s already damaged but I can prevent it from getting worse. So I fed CB the same but a bit lighter and then added a bit of N and ProCal.

Previous feedings; ml/4L
20240131: Both plants
5ml Grow 2-2-4
1/8TSP FFBB 0-50-30

20240203: Both Plants
5ml ProCal 2-0-0
5ml Grow 2-2-4
1/4TSP FFBB 0-50-30

20240206: Both plants
5ml Grow 2-2-4
1/4TSP FFBB 0-50-30
Plus added to NL this feed only.
3ml ProCal 2-0-0
4ml Base 4-0-0

A few bud shots as they look better than the last pair of plants at this point.

CB




NL

 

[Zen_seeker]

Flower Day 39 Week 6:

NL2


CB


NL3, new clone from the red coffee can cloner.

Micro Basil


Replacement vape died but I fixed it, for now. Have the old one for parts but need a new one. Old one was $250…

Break time.

 

[Zen_seeker]

Flower Day 40 Week 6:

CB



NL


Removed a dozen faded and browning large fan leaves from the NL last night. Keeping leaf temps close to 24*c. CB is doing good and should start swelling noticeably by next week.

Both are frosty but I plan to wait out the NL this time. See how long it will go and what we get for our efforts. Bets are starting for week 14 and week 16 ATM. CB should be done around day 70.

 

[Zen_seeker]

Flower Day 43:

NL2



CB


CB is looking real good. Still hasn’t swollen yet but soon. She’s taken over the basement with her funk. Smell is really strong, more like outside. The last clone is doing her best.

Garden plants are doing fine. Chives are about to flower/seed. Strawberry plant either has a couple shoots coming up, which I doubt, or has a couple of illegal aliens. Micro basil is coming along.

NL clones are fine and healthy.

 

[Zen_seeker]

No BBQ and starting to swell. Frost on large fan leaves too. Purple is nice and spreading. Best run in a while for my usual strain. Guess the last clone wants to shine.

 

[Zen_seeker]

Flower Day 48:

CB: I really like the deep purple.



NL2: She’s to heavy, needed help.


CB should be done in two maybe three weeks. NL still has at least 50 days…

 

[Zen_seeker]

Flower Day 51:

NL2




CB


Both are getting chunky. Temps and humidity are up and down each week, sometimes daily. Weathers all over the place like mid spring. Still trying to keep the leaves at 24*.

 

[Zen_seeker]

CB & NL2 are about the same ATM.

The Hollyhock, Chives and Strawberry plant are coming along.

A week later.

I’m guessing the main Strawberry plant died and the little shoots are from seeds planted by birds/squirrels last fall. Not giving up on it yet.

Made 6.5lbs more FFJ yesterday with Apples and Bananas again. I’ve been using it and lacto in my feeding the last few feedings. About 5ml a gallon for now.

We’ll see what tomorrow brings.

 

[Zen_seeker]

Flower Day 55:

NL2:
Is coming along but fading fast. Top and bottom yellow and brown equally. Most, if not all, large fan leaves are gone. 9 fingers first now 7 finger and 5.



Going by the last NL this is only half done.

CB:
This is still looking to be her swansong. Purple, black and now yellow. Chubbed up and frosty. Leaves are more leathery. Some crack or tear if pulled or bent.

Be nice if I could do this well or better each grow.



I know you can’t exactly duplicate grows but I hope this means I’ve gotten a handle on my main strain. I won’t really know until the next time I pop a seed.

The Northern Lights cross is a completely different animal. Feeding the same didn’t produce great/equal results. I missed a window or sign along the way.

I’ve been adding FFJ & Lacto the last few feedings. Just 3ml/gal then 5ml/gal. Also switched to FFTB @ 10ml (2-8-4) for the last two feedings.

 

[Zen_seeker]

The original Northern Lights I harvested after 85 days flower.


I came so close but missed.

Family sampled last night after dinner. My wife didn’t feel much but my son and I got a body stone and frontal head high. Felt it in arm and leg joints. Body hum/tingle/vibration. On the bright side I sleep 7 hours or more each time I’ve tested it.

Going to try and get NL2 right this time. Highs totally different and a welcome addition if I can finish her off properly.

 

[SiamSam]

Did you try the Lazarus Vape Co? ()The site is taking a long time to load today, but we had a power failure. Mebbe related or not but this dope looks like some damn Jonny winter weed....February has been beery beary berry good to you Mr Zen. Cheers

Flower Day 39 Week 6:

NL2
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CB
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NL3, new clone from the red coffee can cloner. View attachment 44261

Micro Basil
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Replacement vape died but I fixed it, for now. Have the old one for parts but need a new one. Old one was $250…

Break time.
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[Observer]

Nice man

 

[Zen_seeker]

Flower Day 56:

Clone B is almost ready. Took a few scope pics to check then did a final wet trim before next weeks chop. Mostly faded large 7-9 point fan leaves and new small inner leaves.

Bud check from below canopy.


Before.


After.



That’s about it for Clone B. She’ll be taken between day 63-70 depending on how the scope pics look.

NL2 is a hot mess to look at. Yellow leaves and bushy, droopy, thin branches. But loaded with buds.

 

[Max]

Nice work Zen .

 

[Zen_seeker]

Nice work Zen .

Thanks Max. Just trying to catch up to you guys.

I think I learned a lot watching and grooming Twin 2 outdoors. I wanted to try and do the same inside. I must have done something right as I got similar results. Good and bad. (One or two stalled shorter branches.)

Next time I pop one of these seeds I’ll try it again. Unfortunately the NL2 plant stopped doing as well with the same feeding once flipped to flower. Another learning curve to deal with.

 

[SiamSam]

Flower Day 40 Week 6:

CB
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Oh Magoo, you've done it again.

 

[Zen_seeker]

Flower Day 58:

Watching closer now. I want this one just a time but early. More zoom.

CB: Took pics from middle and tops.


I know it’s close but I don’t want to rush it.

NL:


She’s lost a lot of large fan leaves. Mostly bleached to light yellow, sucked dry. More and more are getting brown’ish and withering.

She’s swelling and getting heavy all across the canopy now. Clips and string are supporting major branches or junctions. How many days to go…42-49? No idea how this is going to turn out. Just hope it’s worth it in the end.

 

[steamroller]

Zoom zoom baby~!

 

[Zen_seeker]

Zoom zoom baby~!

God I hope so.

 

[Zen_seeker]

Trying to use the wifi microscope to check if it’s harvest time. Apparently my house is on a fault line. Dam thing won’t stop shaking.

I ended up cutting a bud at G$ suggestion. I’ll see if my loupe helps with my new glasses.

Pretty sure she’s getting chopped…

 

[Zen_seeker]

Flower Day 61:

I think I get a contact high walking through the grow room. Clone B has got that heavy, musky, earthy smell going. It’s like a spreading blanket at lights out. Thick and warm.

To be honest I’m itching to chop her. I want her early as I’ve let most of the last year go longer. So we could enjoy but also sleep. I want the up up happy happy she gives. Clone A is good, real good, but Clone B is looking so much better.

But I’ll at least go the 63 days and microscope again. The loupes and magnifying glass aren’t good enough. I might not get very good pics with the scope but I can see much better. When it settles down. Apparently I need a bench rest for my microscope arm.

Clone B:
No flash looks off.


Flash shows better but never good color.

Northern Lights 2:


She’s unruly, doesn’t listen, grows how she wants, and needed far more N than I gave her. But she’s sticky as hell all over. I’m forever brushing my arm reaching over. I smell like a tangerine again. Her leaves are thin and she’s going to go at least 90 days. As G$ noted; she’s more Sativa than my current strain. Not what I wanted but if it’s better I’m okay with that.

Flowers nothing like Clone B. Flowers and pistils look and act completely different. I expected more color than Clone B as well but nothing but some burn, and yellowing leaves. Pretty much anything but the largest leaves are covered with trichomes.

If she keeps swelling like this I’m going to have a problem. Already running out of places to clip and tie up. Branches keep drooping ever other day.

I’ll add one pic of the buds showing what I mean after lights on.

Okay, ramble off. Back to work.

 

[Zen_seeker]

I’ll leave this pic full size.


This is just a zoomed in screen shot of above. It’s just covered, sticky, and smells like Clone B if I brush up against it. That tangerine or clementine smell.


Unless I chop that’s it for today. Haven’t slept well the last few days. My wife and I have been having stomach issues.

Not sure if stress or diet, something else?

 

[Zen_seeker]

Flower Day 63:

Going to chop Clone B.




Only a crappy old iPhone but I think the flowers look good. Pending how she tastes and feels I’m calling this a job well done.

 

[Zen_seeker]

Chop on Day 63:

Clone B
70 Sativa
30 Indica



I really tried to do the same job I did on the outside plant Twin 2. I think I did well. Tons of room for improvement but pending final smoke test I’m happy with her. I got the results I wanted and expected. Will wonders never cease.




Here’s hoping in 7-14 days we have a great trim day too.



The lowest branch on the plant had a brace pushing it outward. After cutting the force ripped it off. The last brace I left on as it’s still opening the middle to dry.

 

[Zen_seeker]

Flower Day 63:

NL2:


I’m beginning to see an appeal. Now will it make it to day 90+? The leaves are fading much faster this round.

With no other plants flowering I hope the aroma comes out soon. Clone A & B were both strong and overpowering.

 

[Zen_seeker]

Just finished cleaning the tent and setting up with wife’s help.

Have three of the Northern Lights clones. How many remain depends on how NL2 turns out.

I finished the transplants an hour or two ago. Two aren’t in top shape from sitting in red cups so long while I mucked with the humidity, temp & light trying to save the Topanga Cookie seedling.



Going to give them a bit to recover. Lowered the lights and will check tomorrow. I don’t want large plants this time round.

 

[SSgrower]

Beautiful shot's of the cola's, CB I can't figure out, FFTB is fox farm tiger bloom right?

 

[Zen_seeker]

Beautiful shot's of the cola's, CB I can't figure out, FFTB is fox farm tiger bloom right?

Yes to Fox Farm Tiger Bloom.

CB=Clone B, I just get tired or typing it. I’ve never known my original strains lineage.

 

[GoodShit97]

Yes to Fox Farm Tiger Bloom.

CB=Clone B, I just get tired or typing it. I’ve never known my original strains lineage.

The one I got to grow seemed like it was definitely in the Tangie family line imo, very very citrusy aroma and orange peel stem rub, and looked like the tangie I grew once before.
But with how many strains are out there it's so hard to tell by taste/looks/smells