She’s Still Not Flowering

[cannafarmer420]

Should I change the timer or is this ok? I’m using the set already built into the tent. @Galgrows @MileHiGhost

You should probably flip to flower, that is 12 hours on 12 hours off typically

 

[Gmix]

As said you need 12/12 to flower I see you corrected that however your going to run out of height I suggest tying down a few of the taller branches especially if it is sativa dom
I’ve seen some triple in height during the stretch period

 

[DrTHC]

As said you need 12/12 to flower I see you corrected that however your going to run out of height I suggest tying down a few of the taller branches especially if it is sativa dom
I’ve seen some triple in height during the stretch period

I’ll show you when I’m done. But she is tied down, it’s been two weeks since so, it’s time. Thanks

 

[Gmix]

If you get everything right or as near as you should get a nice yield from it

Good luck & enjoy the adventure

 

[figolus]

I hope you'll have enough space up high to hold the stretch...

 

[Ninjadogma]

I think you've gotten to the immediate problem of getting the right light schedule programmed. Just make sure there's a little bit of P and a generous amount of K waiting for them to snack on.

 

[KG1]

Too much light probably, are you running PPFD levels either manufacturer levels (probably checking with other same light growers for accuracy as some manufacturers aren't quite right) or a meter?

Feel like it has multiple problems but only one main cause.

Just an idea, What's the light?

 

[DrTHC]

Too much light probably, are you running PPFD levels either manufacturer levels (probably checking with other same light growers for accuracy as some manufacturers aren't quite right) or a meter?

Feel like it has multiple problems but only one main cause.

Just an idea, What's the light?

Yes, you’re right. I used the flowering setting built within the app (18/6) and it wasn’t right. I changed it to 12/12 and hopefully that does the trick.

 

[KG1]

Yes, you’re right. I used the flowering setting built within the app (18/6) and it wasn’t right. I changed it to 12/12 and hopefully that does the trick.

Well that would be a start but it looks quite stressed and unless solved flowering could be traumatic.

I use PPFD to measure the strength of my light not on off times, seedlings like a low number 100-200 PPFD veg 200-400 flowers just above.

But light is generally the cause of most issues and most are getting into checking the exact levels one way or another.

Maybe the manufacturer says what PPFD is at certain distances why if you know the lights make and model you could possibly Google it or get others to give figures for you.

 

[DrTHC]

Well that would be a start but it looks quite stressed and unless solved flowering could be traumatic.

I use PPFD to measure the strength of my light not on off times, seedlings like a low number 100-200 PPFD veg 200-400 flowers just above.

But light is generally the cause of most issues and most are getting into checking the exact levels one way or another.

Maybe the manufacturer says what PPFD is at certain distances why if you know the lights make and model you could possibly Google it or get others to give figures for you.

I agree. I lowered the intensity by 50% due to the discoloration in her leaves. I’m hoping she can pull through. I’m so disappointed in my ignorance.

 

[KG1]

Even then a more accurate PPFD number would help. Hope it all comes good in the end

 

[DrTHC]

Even then a more accurate PPFD number would help. Hope it all comes good in the end

Does this screenshot help determine PPFD? I’m very new to growing…only three ‘successful’ grows. Thanks for your help

 

[LoveGrowingIt]

So now I’m going to manually change it to 12/12. Is there something else I should do?

I was going to say reduce the light intensity, but you've done that already. 50% might be too low. Keep in mind that going from 18 hours to 12 hours of light reduces the total by a third. This significantly affects the Daily Light Integral (DLI).

Daily light integral - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Also, nutrients need to be increased, especially magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.

 

[LoveGrowingIt]

Does this screenshot help determine PPFD?

Not really. A light meter can be helpful. I use Photone, which is an app for cell phone cameras. Mostly, I just watch the leaves for signs of light stress. 50% is a good setting till your plants recover. A lower light level lessens stress. The plant might stretch a lot, though, but there are ways to deal with that.

I’m very new to growing…only three ‘successful’ grows.

Three grows means you're not "very new." It gets better every grow.

 

[DrTHC]

I’ll show you when I’m done. But she is tied down, it’s been two weeks since so, it’s time. Thanks

Hear me out! I know this looks bad. Her branches are strong and the weight of the racks are distributed to not put too much weight on a single branch. She is too tall and grew past the light. I have nutrients but I’ll wait to add until Friday. She has braces now. I hope she continues to grow strong. I feel horrible. I also removed some of her burned leaves. I’ll leave her alone for now cause she’s been through a lot. Thanks for y’all’s help and I hope I didn’t forget to tag anyone. @LoveGrowingIt @KG1 @Ninjadogma @figolus @cannafarmer420 @MileHiGhost @Galgrows @Gmix @Hossgrows

 

[KG1]

I don't use much extraction and I seem to land more on the lower side of the scale for the recommended PPFD which seems close to my photo tone app although I will also go off sight as well and that normally learnt through seedling and veg phase as trying to cure a larger plant of problems is infinitely harder.

Have a think these things take time to get round.

 

[amneziaHaze]

No shit... 13 on last three weeks works for you? I've been doing the opposite to mimic late fall lighting schedule. but this 13 on is interesting whats the PPFD on this schedule?

Most reaserch says do first part with more light and last part with less light.less heat at the end perserves more terps and total amount of light is the same

As she is now you will get shitty results.if you have a net make her all horisontal all same height.or do some suppercropping and a scrog net then let her rest for a few days and flip. Your 4 tops will burn in the light now and bottoms will not gain any light

 

[Like2Grow]

Hear me out! I know this looks bad. Her branches are strong and the weight of the racks are distributed to not put too much weight on a single branch. She is too tall and grew past the light. I have nutrients but I’ll wait to add until Friday. She has braces now. I hope she continues to grow strong. I feel horrible. I also removed some of her burned leaves. I’ll leave her alone for now cause she’s been through a lot. Thanks for y’all’s help and I hope I didn’t forget to tag anyone.

You did keep the plant alive which is more than some growers do with first plants. Next grow realize it's not you that makes a plant grow, it's made to grow. Don't do so much to the plant and it will actually grow better.

 

[Gaudy]

You did keep the plant alive which is more than some growers do with first plants. Next grow realize it's not you that makes a plant grow, it's made to grow. Don't do so much to the plant and it will actually grow better.

exactly, a less is more aspect.

 

[DrTHC]

Hear me out! I know this looks bad. Her branches are strong and the weight of the racks are distributed to not put too much weight on a single branch. She is too tall and grew past the light. I have nutrients but I’ll wait to add until Friday. She has braces now. I hope she continues to grow strong. I feel horrible. I also removed some of her burned leaves. I’ll leave her alone for now cause she’s been through a lot. Thanks for y’all’s help and I hope I didn’t forget to tag anyone. @LoveGrowingIt @KG1 @Ninjadogma @figolus @cannafarmer420 @MileHiGhost @Galgrows @Gmix @Hossgrows

exactly, a less is more aspect.

exactly, a less is more aspect.

Ok

You did keep the plant alive which is more than some growers do with first plants. Next grow realize it's not you that makes a plant grow, it's made to grow. Don't do so much to the plant and it will actually grow better.

Ok fellows, I know we were all worried but she’s doing so much better. I took her braces off lol, and removed her from the tent. She too tall for it. Now, if she continues to flourish, this will be my best harvest yet. She has so many bud sites. Her color is coming back, she doesn’t look stressed. I’ll keep yall posted with any new developments. Thanks for your feedback and patience with me.
@LoveGrowingIt @KG1 @Ninjadogma@figolus @cannafarmer420 @MileHiGhost@Galgrows @Gmix @Hossgrows @Love2Grow123 @Like2Grow