Didn't realize until I got the pics uploaded that this update will mostly be about ARC#2...
First, I should say, a while back, I'd told Alien there were two things that made my decision on these. I tried to find which thread it was... but, I found myself impressed with a young vegging plant. I'd never seen a plant that looked so sturdy so young. Also, was how he & the crew were always so kind & helpful.
I'm really glad that #2 will be getting a longer veg. Lush... sooo lush... Can't imagine what she'll be like by the time she makes the move to veg and I'm actually a bit worried about how much stretch is going to happen after seeing what showoff ARC#1 is doing in flower. I'm also not sure how much, if anything I need to trim from underneath just yet.
Shot with flash to show how thick the branches are & developing budsites.
At 11 days, ARC#1 has doubled in size. Pretty sure she's not through stretching & it feels the new growth is coming out already being about the size of a pencil, lol. Really wanted to throw the cage on to open her up, but don't have room & re-worked her straps instead. It wasn't easy. She's a strong one & I'm not trying to be too rough at this point. I'll measure tomorrow, but I think she's around 3 1/2 feet. Had to get on a crate to get the aerial shot, lol... 5 main stalks & about 4 other branches on there. Yesterday's stem rub gave me the most interesting scent... Hard to describe, but I liked!
You can see how I tuck sets of fan leaves together behind the stalks to help open up the center.
So..... that's them. And this is me --> :D
Thanks for stopping by! Alien & the crew... Thanks for the way you do what you do.
Peace! Lady Goods