Hawk's Granddaddy Purple & THC Bomb Grow Journal - 2023

[Hawk518]

7/22/23 - Sprayed the two plants down w. Captain Jack’s Dead Bugs spray. Both sides of the leaves. From everything I’ve read, Capt Jack should really do the job. Not sure on when I'll need to reapply the spray (or if I'll even need to).

Should I be clipping off the damaged leaves (the ones with holes in them)?

 

[Hawk518]

7/24/23 – In an attempt at LST, I bent the stems down a bit. Haven’t tied any of them down. Should I?

Also, I’ve seen a lot of vids / articles on lollipopping. Should I trim any of the lower branches off? Which leads me to wonder if I can try using the cuttings to clone new plants. Or is this just crazy talk?

 

[Flauxilady]

Well, here they are.
Again, zero training!! Used Reefertilizer and 420 soil.
That is absolutely it!!!!
Cheers

 

[mdterpz532]

Are you going to top or train at all ?

 

[mdterpz532]

Are you going to top or train at all ?

Nevermind I was a few posts behind lol

 

[cannafarmer420]

Unless I have an Infestation outdoors I leave it alone. totally normal its outdoors where the bugs live lol. More terps! Good luck!

 

[Flauxilady]

I say like NOFX says
“Leave it alone”

 

[Flauxilady]

Can I be perfectly honest with you my friend.
I seriously think people. Not saying you but people put way way way too much thought into it before they actually grow. So much information to consider and confuse.
Seriously I did absolutely nothing but get good soil (420 soil) and good feed (REEFERTILIZER) beyond that all I did was check ph and not over water.
Seriously.
And check theses girls out!!!!!
No training no topping no lollipoping

 

[Hawk518]

7/31/23 - This is week 14. Gave both plants their GeoFlora nutrients. Amazing that both plants are now the same size. A couple weeks ago, the THC Bomb was half the size of the GDP!

Looked closely at the leaves again. Not sure if there is additional leaf damage or if I’m just seeing the issues from a week or so ago. Regardless, I re-sprayed both plants w. Captain Jack’s Dead Bug Brew. Hopefully, I won’t need to use this spray again anytime soon.

No real questions this week. Just watering when needed and letting them soak in the sun.

 

[Hawk518]

8/2/23 - Leaves were droopy on both plants. Watered them and back to normal in a couple hours. Noticed that there were a couple yellowing leaves lower on the plant. Any idea what’s causing this and what I need to do to fix? OR should I just clip the yellow leaves?

 

[Hawk518]

8/3/23 - Looks like it’s going to POUR today, so placed a couple cardboard covers over the pots.

 

[memnoch]

Do the cow pots work well? I've seen the roots get stuck in the peet pots my brother planted. Can that happen with the cow pots?

 

[Oldchucky]

I always lose a lot of the older larger shade leaves from here on out. I think maybe the plant kind of discards them in favor of new growth. Your plants color looks good.

 

[Hawk518]

Do the cow pots work well? I've seen the roots get stuck in the peet pots my brother planted. Can that happen with the cow pots?

Not sure if the roots can get stuck, but I wouldn't be surprised at all. Also, I was told to steer clear of cow pots cause they tend to "run hot".

 

[Hawk518]

I always lose a lot of the older larger shade leaves from here on out. I think maybe the plant kind of discards them in favor of new growth. Your plants color looks good.

Good to hear! I thought the yellow leaves could be a sign of nitrogen deficiency.

 

[Flauxilady]

Looking good Hawk518!!! They start budding at all yet?

 

[Flauxilady]

Here is where mine are at as of yesterday

 

[Hawk518]

8/7/23 - Leaves on the GDP were looking very droopy. Checked water meter and surprised to see soil listed as Dry. Was going to water, but then started getting tornado warnings. Brought them into the garage.

Will water them tomorrow morning.

 

[Hawk518]

8/8/23 - Brought both plants outside again. Gave them a thorough watering. They’re looking pretty good – the GDP leaves are no longer drooping.

 

[Hawk518]

Looking good Hawk518!!! They start budding at all yet?

Haven't noticed any budding yet.

Your plants look amazing!
You've done a hell of a job!