Day 8 of my first Grow

[RicketyCricket]

@RicketyCricket





You would think so but it just happened to me. Mines 183cm tall.



All it takes is an unexpected deficiency or issue and next thing you know an extra week or two of veg occurs.



Also stretch can add quite a bit. I got at least 6” easy.



If someone you trust warns you about something there’s usually a good reason even if you think it’s doubtful.



On the bright side I now have a 3’x3’x4’+ bush to harvest.

Sorry, I didn't mean to sound like I was doubting anyone, it was more of a question than a statement The plant definitely looks to be growing more out than up at the moment but I might see if I can get a taller tent ordered just to be on the safe side! The bigger leaves are already starting to touch the sides of the tent but I don't really have space for a wider one!

 

[RicketyCricket]

Perhaps a seed with XL in its name wasn't the best first choice for this small tent. We live and learn.....

 

[RicketyCricket]

Are these pistils starting to show? Should I be doing anything different if its starting to flower? I've bought some biobizz bloom nutrients but haven't started using them yet.









 

[RicketyCricket]

Would it be OK to remove these two huge fan leaves to get some more light below them?

 

[GrowUp777]

Yes cut them and free lowest brunch to get more light

 

[Zen_Seeker]

Are these pistils starting to show? Should I be doing anything different if its starting to flower?

Looks like but check for more. If more start to show you might want to start adding a bit of bloom and/or back off the grow a tad.

Let’s see what auto runners say.

 

[Zen_Seeker]

Would it be OK to remove these two huge fan leaves to get some more light below them?
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If a photo I’d say yes. More will grow in time. But I’m not sure with an auto. You normally want some bigger top fans. They feed the branch or flowers beside them. Anything about 10” or more below the canopy you can remove as it’s not getting light.

You just topped IIRC and had a few days rest? Your going to want to let the new growth come in to feed the new tops you made.

Again, need an auto guy to confirm which steps work best for you. Do a search for auto diaries. Someone just posted the same thing and got some good feedback and helpful members.

 

[steamroller]

If you see only 1 of these

Then it is a stipules.

Keep looking though.
You want to see 2 pistils.

 

[Harpua88]

Would it be OK to remove these two huge fan leaves to get some more light below them?
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Sometimes I compromise and remove like, the main middle blade only. I try not to remove opposing leaves on the same plant too. But if you remove one leaf blade you can always come back and cut more........you can never cit less.

 

[Lockebox]

If you see only 1 of these

Then it is a stipules.

Keep looking though.
You want to see 2 pistils.

Isn't that picture showing both stipules and pistils?

 

[Harpua88]

They're Autos. They're starting to flower. Are they also Fems? I don't know if that's what you're asking (if they're starting to flower), but there's not much new to do.......whatsoever your light schedule? You can ease into a different nutrients formula...

 

[RicketyCricket]

Thanks for all the replies everyone! I'll keep looking for more pistils and see if I can get some clearer photos!

I bought it as a feminized auto so I'm hoping that's what it is. I haven't used any nutrients at all so far, just my aquarium water change water. I only bought the biobizz bloom to have to hand in case I need it.

My lights are on 24/7 it gets cold here at night and the cupboard I have it in is against an outside wall so I've kept the lights on to keep the temperature steady.

 

[Edinburg]

This auto is 3 weeks from sprout

 

[RicketyCricket]

Managed to get better photos and there's definitely two of these on each side. There's a few sprouting from different branches now!

 

[RicketyCricket]

I'm really starting to run out of space in this tent but it's the biggest one I can fit...





 

[steamroller]

Look into a net or start to tie the plant down.

 

[RicketyCricket]

Couple of pics from this morning. Haven’t done anything to it, I figured I’ve got this far so I’ll just wait and see what happens. I’m hoping the upwards growth is slowing down!

 

[Zen_Seeker]

I'm really starting to run out of space in this tent but it's the biggest one I can fit...

Look into doing a SCROG next time. Controls hight better and 2x,3x bigger harvest.

 

[RicketyCricket]

So I was finally able to find a taller tent that fits in the space I have so I’ve got an extra 40cm of height. The plant is looking a bit sorry for itself, especially the taller parts that were pressing against the roof of the old tent. Here are some photos from this morning:

 

[RicketyCricket]

Morning! I think I'm starting to see some yellowing on some of the leaves? Had a quick Google and it could be a number of things so just wondered if anyone could have a guess at what's going on!