MerryJane22 said:

#1) How fast can I add each hour?

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MerryJane22 said:

#2) Can she go out (and stay out) and bo ok---not go into flower too early?

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MerryJane22 said:

Hi folks, really hoping for some advice. My very first 'in ground' plant seems more than ready? the situation is I have an 8 wk old photo who is currently vegging with my flowering autos (she's HUGE) and I had already run out of tent space at 4 weeks into the grow

I'm thinking that since we have almost 15 hrs of daylight here in Michigan and pretty nice temp-wise---it's time to at least get her outside and acclimated (and then into the ground)

For the last 4 days I've been adding dark time.....autos are on 19/5 and the photo is now getting 17/7.....plan to try and match the outdoor light if I can.

#1) How fast can I add each hour?
#2) Can she go out (and stay out) and bo ok---not go into flower too early?

My primary concern is---once out there, I don't want her to come back in and risk the other 4 flowering autos.....I'm kind of stumped. She's really heavy already---in a 5 gallon cloth pot----and I'm a gal and the grow room is in the basement. I really need to get moving, lol.....just want to make sure I don't screw it up !

Thanks very much for any insight !
PS
She is in this cluster of plants (as big as the 11 wk old autos ! ) SORRY FOR THE BLURPLE.....I have had to use every single light I have here to try and cover all the plants. Tent is only a 3x3 and the photo was a surprise seed I found wrapped in a Christmas napkin. No idea what she is (Calling her Jingles)

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BearWater said:

I had my plants on an indoor 20/4 lights off at 0000 and on at 0400. I didnt adjust anything before I tossed them out. I had even thought about it and asked around here : ) general consensus is letter rip!

some strains can start to flower with as much light as 14 hours. I think you would be fine but id look into your strain and its characteristics: )

Just realized you dont know the strain lol! I still think it’s ok. But you might put a light over it for an hour just to be sure. It would suck to have it start flowering and then it re veg and the flower again. I havent done this personally but i know it would take time to correct and that’s precious veg time for the plants

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MerryJane22 said:

Yeah......it would def. suck (I have experience with that one---her flowers were freaking WEIRD) but oddly aromatic. Anyway! I'd like to avoid it here and should be able to---because what you just said there gives me a feeling of relief. Thanks! if you transitioned that quickly, I obviously am over thinking with my initial plan of trying to match nature. Super excited to grow an in-ground plant. I always love watching everyone's in the grow thread (usually lurk tho) thanks again !

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Galgrows said:

Are you sure you want to plant it in the ground? Only reason i say that is your stuck once it's there and won't be able to change locations in flower like to move it under cover during rain? I don't want to discourage you if it's what you really want to do but if it's only one and your counting on it, i'd put it in a grow bag 15-20gal it's pretty big now go larger if you can. I drag 15gal pots in flower into a patio or my green house.

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C0pperh3ad said:

Just add something like a flood light bulb in a chicken brooder fixture(for the convenient clip). Have it set for 6 hrs on. 2 hours before sunset and 4 hours after. Should put you in the sweet spot to avoid early flowering. I prefer adding light in the evening because the natural morning Sunrise is very beneficial. ( Don't ask me why)

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Newbgrower1 said:

I went straight from the tent to my garden last Sunday. No hardening or anything and it’s doing great. Tent was on 18/6. I think you’re good to go.

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Galgrows said:

Thanks you guys n gals.....I'll update the thread when the deed is done. MUCH APPRECIATED !

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BearWater said:

some strains can start to flower with as much light as 14 hours. I think you would be fine but id look into your strain and its characteristics: )

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MerryJane22 said:

I'll watch for this....like I said, no idea about strain and around that timeframe (the holidays) we had visitors bringing goodies...I just don't remember tucking the seed away (but I always do if I find one). Don't you think it's Indica looking? I do and most of the dispensary strains I buy are hybrids (that lean Indica). The sooner I get it out there though--the more time I'll have if the reveg sneaks in there. Fingers crossed it doesn't !

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MerryJane22 said:

Awesome....I'm feeling relieved about the tent space now (well except for the height )!

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BearWater said:

It does have the broader looking indica looking leaf, it’s no doubt 100% some hybrid of sorts : ) are you hoping for a indica leaning strain?

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Ninjadogma said:

A minimum 14 hour day is generally considered safe time to put plants outside, but not for all strains. I have a Grape Pie that started transitioning on me and nothing went out until we were 14+. Only had an issue with that one strain. If your South of the 35th Parallel in the northern hemisphere, probably not a good outdoor plant for you.

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Galgrows said:

That's a 7 gal bag mine are indica hybrids easy to move around. The black plastic ones are 15gal i bought myself a hand truck/dolly to move them around when need now. Those were last summer grow.

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Newbgrower1 said:

I know the feeling. I’ve had a black sugar in my tent since middle of December. It’s just about done maybe 1 more week. I have two autos and a clone waiting in the starter tent. I really want to dry in my tent this run so they’re going to have to wait a few weeks. I have the ac infinity AI controller but haven’t tried the AI feature yet so I’m itching to get the new plants in there and test that out.

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