My first grow

[kolah]

For Seamaiden, this are the best I can do for pics of my DJ Short Blueberry:
(it has definitely outgrown my other two clones, EB and Skunk..almost doubled in size comparison. It these buds fill out it will be a huge yield. It seems a bit slower in bud formation than my Skunk #1 and EB.)

 

[kolah]

this is a Paki/G-13 cross. There are no real outbranches and this gal could become just one monster kolabud.

 

[kolah]

looking good for my first grow. All the same plant, EB, a heavy indica.

 

[Seamaiden]

For Seamaiden, this are the best I can do for pics of my DJ Short Blueberry:
(it has definitely outgrown my other two clones, EB and Skunk..almost doubled in size comparison. It these buds fill out it will be a huge yield. It seems a bit slower in bud formation than my Skunk #1 and EB.)

Thanks! Would you say that the leaves have rather deep serrations? That's what it's looking like to me. Otherwise, those things look an awful lot like my Cali Blue F2s I have going at the moment, except they all show double-serration along with deep serration to one degree or another. Same general form to the leaves as well.

Beautiful work you've got there, kolah. This is gonna be a very nice winter for you, isn't it?

 

[kolah]

Skunk #1 with Flower Power:

throughout this grow process in the GH its been 80-100 in the day and average night temps about 50. (at 6 am it was 47 inthe GH). Humidity averaging quite low at around 30-50%). Skunk 1 seems very hardy and I have had zero probs with her regarding deficiencies, watering, etc. I'd say shes an easy grower and good for newbs like me. Shes starting to smell lovely too.

 

[kolah]

Thanks! Would you say that the leaves have rather deep serrations? That's what it's looking like to me. Otherwise, those things look an awful lot like my Cali Blue F2s I have going at the moment, except they all show double-serration along with deep serration to one degree or another. Same general form to the leaves as well.

Beautiful work you've got there, kolah. This is gonna be a very nice winter for you, isn't it?

I am far from an expert SM..but yes I'd say they are deeply cut leaves. Remember I bought this clone from an MMJ shop so who knows how authentic it is. I think I'll do some browsing around and check out pictures of REAL DJ Short BB and compare. (you probably already have done that or seen it in person) Nothing beats seeing it upclose and personal. From what I've read DJ shorts BB is an indica but this gal is pretty lanky and stretched out acting more like it's got some sativa genetics.

My only worry is the cold weather. My 3 clones should finish nicely but my seedlings that I started in June are really slow-to-go. I am shopping for a small propane heater with a t-stat as we speak. I like the Procom for 200 buckeroos. No matter how it ends up, the experience has been a blast. I can see how focusing on perfecting just one good strain would be the cats ass...as I have noticed how the strains respond differently to nutes, weather etc.

 

[TreFarmer]

this is a Paki/G-13 cross. There are no real outbranches and this gal could become just one monster kolabud.

If your PG-13 is related to my G (in pic) and she is as G dom as she appears, she will produce at every node. PG-13 Looks identical to the tall pheno pictured.

 

[kolah]

I just noticed when you click on a picture if you look to the upper left corner there is an enlarge button. I clicked on it and kaboom. Nice.

 

[kolah]

If your PG-13 is related to my G (in pic) and she is as G dom as she appears, she will produce at every node. PG-13 Looks identical to the tall pheno pictured.

Very cool. This is such a nice looking plant, probably great for indoors where space is limited. It appears to be a fuckin bud machine, lol. Thanks for your pics! Cheers! (I am going to hunt for pictures of a pure G-13. It seems to be an interesting strain)

 

[kolah]

I am nuts about G-13's growing genetics. I think I will try and buy some G-13 seeds, maybe crossed withn a Skunk or another easy grow, high yielder. Next year. :)

The flowering stage is pretty cool to observe as there are immense changes on a daily basis, good scent, sticky tri's and watching thise buds swell like all hells broken loose. I am guessing we'll have about 4 more weeks or good weather up here in the Rockies. I just ordered a small ProCom ventless propane heater (150 bucks) to keep things toasty. Shalom!

 

[kolah]

It's going down to 41 degrees tonight and supposed to have same night temps for the rest of the week..with daytime temps only in the 50's.

Are my GreenHouse plants going to be OK? This is NOT good. I orded a small propane heater but it will take 6 days to deliver here. Shit!

 

[City farmer]

Hey there kola looking good keep up the good work! The plants should be ok all the way down to 36+ depending on strain. But would be best to keep it above 45-50 at night. One way to keep the temps from dropping to low is to cover the whole greenhouse with a black out tarp at night before it gets cold. Also keep you water res in the green house. Let it warm up in the sun and it will help keep the temps up. More water(thermal mass) equals more heat stored. And using all of those methods combined with a heater will save on propane as well!

 

[GhostFace]

many spots have seen thur first snowfall today an tonite . . hope they make it

 

[kolah]

Thanks for the help! I didn;t get snow here, whew.
I checked at 3am and the GH stayed at 50 degrees. At 6 am it was at 48.

The black tarp is a great idea. I already have water buckets inside for thermal mass. I am also going to cover the pots and the base of plants with hay.

Thanks again!

 

[Seamaiden]

It's going down to 41 degrees tonight and supposed to have same night temps for the rest of the week..with daytime temps only in the 50's.

Are my GreenHouse plants going to be OK? This is NOT good. I orded a small propane heater but it will take 6 days to deliver here. Shit!

Cold won't hurt them, especially at this point. If you saw how many cannabis plants I've tried to kill by putting them outside in the snow, only to survive until the following JUNE (surviving temps as low as 15*F), you wouldn't be so worried. Keep the root ball warm enough and they'll finish up just fine. Please believe me, 41F ain't cold to a mature lady (especially if she's having heat flashes through the night!).

In closing, I would just like to remind you that cold won't kill or hurt them. :)

 

[kolah]

Thanks SM. I kept the GH closed up tight today and it was a nice 70 degrees inside at 5pm. It's been cold, dark and rainy here...unusual for this time of year.

 

[kolah]

Another 42 degree night. Plants are all fine but I am sure it is slowing down their flowering cycle. As soon as I get my ProCom propane heater I will be using it. It has a thermostat on it so it should be pretty frugal on propane usage.

Big question: I read here where clones should be taken in the veg state. Being a rookie I didn't take any clones. A few of these plants I really like.

Can I take clones now? Most are a few weeks (or more) into the flowering stage. What would be the pros and cons?

 

[Bud Spleefman]

Another 42 degree night. Plants are all fine but I am sure it is slowing down their flowering cycle. As soon as I get my ProCom propane heater I will be using it. It has a thermostat on it so it should be pretty frugal on propane usage.

Big question: I read here where clones should be taken in the veg state. Being a rookie I didn't take any clones. A few of these plants I really like.

Can I take clones now? Most are a few weeks (or more) into the flowering stage. What would be the pros and cons?

My plants are fine and it was 29 deg the other morning..... I think it needs to be below freezing for more than a few hours to kill plants.

I wouldn't waste the effort taking clones at this point, they've probably actually been "in flower" for at least a month, so you have re-veg and genetic drift to deal with and it doesn't sound like you are growing anything that you couldn't get again.

That question "Can I take clones from a flowering plant?" is a divisive one, so expect to see someone come on the thread after me and tell you "of course you can...." I'm saying, I WOULDN'T!

 

[kolah]

Thanks Bud. I will take your advice. Heres my more new pics taken yesterday. My favorite plant is the Skunk 1. I have noticed some lower leaves turning yellow. From what I have read here on the The Farm, that appears to be normal during flowering. Am I correct?

 

[kolah]

My Elephant Bud, a bit small but putting out some nice buddage. It smells strong and sweet. This plant I took out of the 5 gallon pail and put in the ground.