3 weeks into flowering and no bud

[Grmoan]

So I need to warn you all now this is and has been a very cheap DIY grow, my first it started with a baggie seed from some very nice bud and am using it as a practice to growing before investing, I don't expect any large yeilds

It has had to deal with the cold temperature in my area at the moment so it is only just over 2ft tall I was just wondering if I need to give it more time or will it never start

 

[Grmoan]

It has 3 led lights, two are 14.5w and one is 10w

 

[canothink5]

12 hour photo period?

 

[Grmoan]

12 hour photo period?

Was 12 until 1 day ago when I dropped it too 10 / 14

 

[canothink5]

Have you checked for light leaks?
I will apologize for some of the questions that may sound stupid but I don't know what you have done or not done and you listed as a new grower.

 

[canothink5]

20 days in 52 at night and 66 to 68 in the day. lots of light

 

[Grmoan]

Have you checked for light leaks?
I will apologize for some of the questions that my sound stupid but I don't know what you have done or not done and you listed as a new grower.

It's all good nothing seems stupid, for light leaks I don't believe so I will double check that tonight, I kept it in a smallish pot as I didn't want them growing too big is that holding them back

Temperature is still getting a bit low at night around 40's

Will it still go into flower even if its slower

 

[Grmoan]

I wish mines looked like that

 

[canothink5]

i know that my ladys in the cold show slower than the ones I have in a controlled environment.

 

[Grmoan]

i know that my ladys in the cold show slower than the ones I have in a controlled environment.

What is the very first thing I can look out for I I gave the pistols but nothing else the little finger leafs hiding the pistols have got a lot bigger now too

 

[canothink5]

It's all good nothing seems stupid, for light leaks I don't believe so I will double check that tonight, I kept it in a smallish pot as I didn't want them growing too big is that holding them back

Temperature is still getting a bit low at night around 40's

Will it still go into flower even if its slower

They are in a .66 gal pot. do you have a way to measure light? You may just not have enough. I know I use a less light when I want to slow down my clones.

 

[canothink5]

What is the very first thing I can look out for I I gave the pistols but nothing else the little finger leafs hiding the pistols have got a lot bigger now too

They appear to be starting to show.
Your light source is part of the fuel system of your plant.
You can have a fast car with a big engine but if it can only hold a gallon fuel a day you wont get far very fast.

 

[Grmoan]

They appear to be starting to show.
Your light source is part of the fuel system of your plant.
You can have a fast car with a big engine but if it can only hold a gallon fuel a day you wont get far very fast.

Thank you by the way for the advice one thing I'm never sure on is watering schedules

 

[canothink5]

Thank you by the way for the advice one thing I'm never sure on is watering schedules

As a new grower I recommend the finger test.

 

[Bmg1982]

How far are you keeping your lights from canopy? 49w is about the output of a 48" T5. I believe Wally world or any hardware store will have a dual T5 fixture for cheap that will give you way better results. They even have led shop lights now for around $20.

Would start with getting what you have closer to your canopy and maybe look into one of the options I've mentioned above if your budget is of concern.

 

[Bmg1982]

Would also suggest you get back to a 12/12 schedule. If you feel like living on the wild side 12.5 on and 11.5 off may help your situation. 10/14 is definitely counter productive to your DLI (daily light intake)

 

[BudsAlive]

As a new grower I recommend the finger test.

Ok I need to know more about the finger test

 

[PlumberSoCal]

Your temp swing isn't bad but more lighting will help. It will flower but the buds won't swell without better light and you'll end up with airy buds.

There are a lot of posts on this site about light. Give them a read.

Search results for query: Light

www.thcfarmer.com

 

[canothink5]

Ok I need to know more about the finger test

Put your finger in the dirt.
Is it wet or moist?

 

[Brotofsky]

I took the attached screenshot from one of your photos and it appears female and is showing preflowers. Perhaps throwing such a small immature plant into flower is why it took so long, might not have been ready. Good luck with your lady, happy growing!!