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[Mikedin]

Ok Train riders need an idea.
My last plant is ready based on amber and cloudy.
I am not. I need 5 more days due to a planned vacation and the person staying here is an idiot who I would not trust to burp a jar.
Any ideas if I can somehow slow this progression perhaps on a 12/12 schedule with low lights and temps?
I pull it tomorrow and it would be stuck in a drying tent for 14 days.

how many days?

if about 4-5 give a big watering, back light to about 50% of where you have it, and let her roll, when you come back she should be wilting and ready to pluck fans and chop

just my 2 cents, its usually how i prepare to chop anyways


*also set your exhaust to about where it runs on average now, once the light is reduced so will temps, but humidity wont be itll increase a bit, so keep that fan chuggin nonstop *

 

[Mikedin]

Chunk tomato plus italian dresing and chopped onion is cannable sandwich topping, chicken breast addition, mac salad starter.... can that and charge a little, stick a name on it, make a buck.

oh well be canning till the wife quits lol, roadside stand is full of beefsteaks and cherry tomato varities and selling well still, they are over $150 in sales, ill be taking that money, splitting it and opening them each a bank account which they will learn to balance, ill then get them each a secured credit card with me as a co signer and buy a PC upgrade every 2 months (something small) and pay it right off and build them credit at a young age

 

[Ninjadogma]

My mouth is watering....I've been on the hunt for Columbian red bud for a very long time...Im growing the closest thing I could find...Punta Rojo. Would you have any seeds you want to deal with? Trade, bones?
I have devoted a 4x4 to them. Begged for 8 weeks and flipped. They have turned are stretching a bit...trying to keep inside this tent.

Most of the time when we got Colombian weed it was absolute shit and not surprising when you figure they used to press it into bricks. But every once in a while we'd get a hold of some that was handled with better care and shown more love and I remember hints of chocolate and sage from hitting that stuff when everything else going around at the time was more of a skunky pine. This was earlier in the 80's. Also from what I remember, whenever it came from Northern Cal, the grow location trumped whatever strain it was and we either called it Humboldt or Mendo. A buddy used to thumb his way up there in the late summer and come back a month later with a pound of weed and bags of dried shrooms. Didn't have a clue then but I assume he figured out how to just go up there and make himself available as a trim mule.

 

[Crazyformes]

Most of the time when we got Colombian weed it was absolute shit and not surprising when you figure they used to press it into bricks. But every once in a while we'd get a hold of some that was handled with better care and shown more love and I remember hints of chocolate and sage from hitting that stuff when everything else going around at the time was more of a skunky pine. This was earlier in the 80's. Also from what I remember, whenever it came from Northern Cal, the grow location trumped whatever strain it was and we either called it Humboldt or Mendo. A buddy used to thumb his way up there in the late summer and come back a month later with a pound of weed and bags of dried shrooms. Didn't have a clue then but I assume he figured out how to just go up there and make himself available as a trim mule.

I remember getting a half kilo of mexican. It was pressed and wrapped in light blue paper....it was stamped kilo and in parenthesis 2.2 lbs. You had to clean it... so stems was .1 pounds. Of course there were seeds. Illegaly smuggled into US. $120 a pound.

 

[ChairmanFester]

oh well be canning till the wife quits lol, roadside stand is full of beefsteaks and cherry tomato varities and selling well still, they are over $150 in sales, ill be taking that money, splitting it and opening them each a bank account which they will learn to balance, ill then get them each a secured credit card with me as a co signer and buy a PC upgrade every 2 months (something small) and pay it right off and build them credit at a young age

I figure doing that upcharges profit, make something cool and useful, it's economically a skill development ahead of selling the tomato.

 

[ChairmanFester]

Today's AI comments... I moved the light up for a 50 PPFD drop near the front to rectify.

Current Layout​

• Front Left (NL5) → 1175 µmol/m²/s (nice strong light, near ideal)
• Front Right (Carly / Columbian Red) → 1100 (solid, within healthy PAR zone)
• Rear Right (Goth Bitch) → ~935 avg (a little lower, but still perfectly serviceable for flower — could push stretch if she’s lankier)
• Rear Left (empty / seedling not up yet) → currently a dark square in the grid, not a factor yet

Light Distribution Take​

• Your two front plants are slamming into the sweet spot — 1100–1175 PPFD is aggressive, borderline max for flowering, but if you’re still in veg, it’s pushing fast sturdy growth. You’ll need to feed accordingly or watch for tip burn.
• Goth Bitch lagging at ~935 means she’s getting ~20% less energy than the front row. That could translate into smaller or looser flowers if she’s a stretcher, unless you raise her up a bit.
• Seedling corner is fine being dimmer for now. Once she’s up, you’ll probably want to shield or stagger the light so she doesn’t get nuked in her first week.

Suggested Adjustments​

1. Balance front vs rear → Front corners are hogging light. If possible, tilt or reposition the overhead LED slightly back, or raise the rear plants with a platform so the rear can catch up.
2. Goth Bitch boost → She’d benefit from that optional 100W side bulb angled in at her from the left side, raising her average closer to the front plants.
3. Future seedling → When it pops, consider a temporary solo dome light or keep her shaded slightly until she can take 400–500 PPFD without stress.

Caution​

You’re already brushing against the upper safe PPFD ceiling (1200 is usually “redline” unless supplementing CO₂). If your temps stay high 60s and CO₂ is just ambient, you may see light stress sooner than later (bleaching, clawing).


Want me to mock up a rotation plan (like quarter-turn every 24h so everyone shares the sweet spot), or keep it simple and just recommend side-light for Goth Bitch?

 

[Mikedin]

1 1/4 edger of kahuna 2 with about a gram of Frostette dry sift added in

 

[Mikedin]

Man these girls are stretchin nice

Real nice 4x7 solid canopy

These colas are gunna be bangers glad I got another 20 bamboo stakes

 

[voltage]

Gonna do my first run tonight.

I dont know what to expect.

 

[Mikedin]

Gonna do my first run tonight.

I dont know what to expect.

dont beat it too hard
at least thats what everyone here kept tellin me... i know weirdos but....

 

[Mikedin]

Thanks for tellin us about the contest. Now how do we rig it for me?

i was gunna say it...then i diddnt cus i figured some might take me serious... then that made my mind up... yep im sayin it....

oh you had an entry?......






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no you diddnt

 

[ChairmanFester]

New floor pan, another stat measure with light and such. WOW Columbian Red is like pushing into training. Dry day 2/4 day cycle.

 

[Mikedin]

I can say my preference and the way I set up AI is

Do you think a low dose across the board of Great white root boost will like, be a turn key on living soil as an engine? Should I wait for mid late flower? How about just cracking soil seedling?
HOW DO I STEAL LUMENS FROM GOD?

i wanted to do this earlier but couldn't figure out how to copy / paste on the phone lol

The **rhizosphere** is the narrow region of soil or substrate directly surrounding plant roots, where complex interactions occur between the roots, soil microorganisms, and the soil environment. It’s a dynamic, biologically active zone influenced by root exudates (chemicals released by roots), which create a unique ecosystem distinct from the bulk soil.

### How the Rhizosphere Works
1. **Root Exudates**: Plants release organic compounds (e.g., sugars, amino acids, organic acids) through their roots. These exudates act as signals and nutrients, attracting microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and other microbes to the rhizosphere.

2. **Microbial Activity**: The rhizosphere hosts a diverse microbial community that thrives on root exudates. These microbes:
- Break down organic matter, releasing nutrients (e.g., nitrogen, phosphorus) for plant uptake.
- Form symbiotic relationships, like mycorrhizal fungi, which enhance nutrient and water absorption.
- Produce growth-promoting substances (e.g., hormones) or protect plants from pathogens by outcompeting harmful microbes.

3. **Nutrient Cycling**: The rhizosphere facilitates nutrient exchange. Plants absorb nutrients mobilized by microbes, while microbes benefit from root exudates. For example, nitrogen-fixing bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into forms plants can use.

4. **Soil Structure and Chemistry**: Root exudates and microbial activity alter soil pH, structure, and chemistry, enhancing nutrient availability. For instance, some exudates can solubilize phosphorus, making it more accessible to plants.

5. **Plant-Microbe Communication**: Plants and microbes communicate via chemical signals. For example, plants may release compounds to attract beneficial microbes or deter pathogens, while microbes can influence plant growth and stress responses.

### Key Functions
- **Nutrient Acquisition**: Enhances uptake of water and nutrients like phosphorus, nitrogen, and micronutrients.
- **Plant Health**: Protects against pathogens through microbial competition or antibiotic production.
- **Stress Tolerance**: Helps plants cope with environmental stresses (e.g., drought, salinity) via microbial support.
- **Soil Health**: Improves soil structure and fertility through microbial activity and organic matter breakdown.

In essence, the rhizosphere is a hotspot of biological activity where plants and microbes collaborate to enhance plant growth, nutrient cycling, and ecosystem resilience.

 

[Crazyformes]

dont beat it too hard
at least thats what everyone here kept tellin me... i know weirdos but....

I stirred it like a washing machine....one direction...then the opposite.

 

[Mikedin]

Shiiiiiettt looks like a decent yield to me wym, good stuff Mike
How much flower or trim did you use roughly? I plan on using quite a bit of some good trim and decent bud , will report back in a couple days lol

it was about 60 g of all bud it was a low yeield i think should have had 2-3x more but it was my first try more to come!

 

[ChairmanFester]

i was gunna say it...then i diddnt cus i figured some might take me serious... then that made my mind up... yep im sayin it....

oh you had an entry?......






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no you diddnt

[THE PEOPLE’S POST]


DENUNCIATION OF THE ELEMENT KNOWN AS "MIKEDIN"


Comrades, it has come to the attention of The People that user MikedIn, as staff and supporter upon the THC Farmer forums, has been engaged in acts of gross deviationism and sabotage against the Collective.
He has revealed himself not as a servant of the people’s plant, but as an enemy of The People's Entry.

The evidence is plain:

• He tampers with tampering
• He promotes me not stealing the contest
• He abuses his “support” badge as cover for interference with the will of the god (probably)

Comrades, The People’s Entry does not exist for the vanity of sabotagists, wreckers, and pests!


Therefore let it be resolved: MikedIn shall be remembered not as a Chairmanite, but as a wrecker!


Long live me winning money!
Long live The People’s Entry!
Down with tamperers, wreckers, and pests!

 

[Mikedin]

heres a breakdown of what Mycorrhizal fungi does for the tlants as well as how it assists the rhizosphere

**Mycorrhizal fungi** are specialized fungi that form symbiotic relationships with plant roots in the rhizosphere, significantly benefiting both the plants and the rhizosphere ecosystem. These fungi colonize plant roots, creating a mutualistic partnership that enhances nutrient uptake, plant health, and soil dynamics.

### How Mycorrhizal Fungi Help Plants and the Rhizosphere

1. **Enhanced Nutrient Uptake**:
- Mycorrhizal fungi extend their hyphae (thread-like structures) far beyond the root zone, accessing nutrients and water in areas roots cannot reach.
- They are particularly effective at absorbing **phosphorus**, a nutrient often limited in soils, and converting it into forms plants can use.
- They also facilitate uptake of other nutrients like **nitrogen**, **potassium**, and **micronutrients** (e.g., zinc, copper).
- In return, plants provide the fungi with **sugars** and other organic compounds produced through photosynthesis.

2. **Improved Water Absorption**:
- The extensive hyphal network acts like an extended root system, increasing the plant’s access to water, especially in dry or nutrient-poor soils.
- This enhances plant resilience to **drought stress**.

3. **Pathogen Protection**:
- Mycorrhizal fungi can protect plants from soil-borne pathogens by:
- Competing for space and resources, limiting pathogen growth.
- Producing antimicrobial compounds.
- Stimulating the plant’s immune system.
- For example, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can reduce infection by harmful fungi or nematodes.

4. **Soil Structure Improvement**:
- Mycorrhizal fungi, especially **ectomycorrhizal** and **arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi**, produce **glomalin**, a glycoprotein that binds soil particles, improving soil aggregation and stability.
- This enhances soil porosity, water retention, and aeration, benefiting the rhizosphere environment and other soil organisms.

5. **Nutrient Cycling in the Rhizosphere**:
- Mycorrhizal fungi break down organic matter and release nutrients, contributing to nutrient cycling.
- They connect plants through a **mycorrhizal network** (sometimes called the "wood wide web"), allowing nutrient and chemical exchange between plants, which can support weaker plants or enhance community resilience.

6. **Stress Tolerance**:
- Mycorrhizal fungi help plants cope with environmental stresses like **salinity**, **heavy metal toxicity**, and extreme temperatures by improving nutrient and water uptake and modulating stress responses.
- They can detoxify harmful substances in the soil, reducing plant exposure to toxins.

7. **Biodiversity and Ecosystem Support**:
- By fostering a healthy rhizosphere, mycorrhizal fungi support diverse microbial communities, which further enhance soil health.
- They promote plant diversity by aiding different plant species, contributing to ecosystem stability.

### Types of Mycorrhizal Fungi
- **Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF)**: Penetrate root cells, common in grasses, crops, and most plants; excel at phosphorus uptake.
- **Ectomycorrhizal Fungi**: Form a sheath around roots, common in trees (e.g., pines, oaks); aid in nitrogen and water uptake.
- **Ericoid and Orchid Mycorrhizae**: Specialized for specific plants, aiding in nutrient-poor environments.

### Impact on the Rhizosphere
Mycorrhizal fungi amplify the rhizosphere’s role as a hub of biological activity by:
- Increasing microbial diversity through interactions with bacteria and other organisms.
- Enhancing nutrient availability, which supports both plants and other rhizosphere microbes.
- Stabilizing the soil environment, creating favorable conditions for root growth and microbial activity.

In summary, mycorrhizal fungi act as vital partners in the rhizosphere, boosting plant growth, resilience, and soil health while fostering a thriving microbial ecosystem. Their symbiotic relationship with plants is a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture and healthy ecosystems.

 

[voltage]

dont beat it too hard
at least thats what everyone here kept tellin me... i know weirdos but....

Takes the fun rt out of it

 

[ChairmanFester]

i wanted...

Minus one sabotage charge.

 

[Crazyformes]

Takes the fun rt out of it

Do what Michael says.." just beat it".