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hello, a friend and myself are attempting to grow a crop for the first time using a grow box. we have stuck to the nute schedule for the veg state and we are currently in our 4th week of flowering but we are not seeing any bud growth yet. according to the nute schedule we only have 3 weeks left and then we should be finished. should we be concerned about the lack of bud growth at this point? we are using a light schedule of 12 on and 12 off. next time I go over to his place I will take a pic and show you. the plants look great, healthy and very green. but why no bud growth yet?? thanks for any input or advice. peace, dakota

 

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If you have light leaking into the box when it's supposed to be dark they wont bud, they need 12 hours of total darkness.

 

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Thanks for the reply. We will check on that. Can we use a tarp or thick blanket to cover the box?

 

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dakotadude said:

Thanks for the reply. We will check on that. Can we use a tarp or thick blanket to cover the box?

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I use contractor trash bags taped up like a curtain to block ambient light from the other side of the room from reaching my tent.

 

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Also when you see that a strain is advertised to finish in 7 weeks thats under perfect conditions by experts over many grows. Its better to watch the colors of the trichoms and hairs and yes
MAke sure theres no light leaks and dont be peaking in your box during the night cycle.

Also what are you using for nutrients, additives.

And can we get some pics! Haha

 

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assuming that there is no light leakage, should I be concerned that with only 3 weeks left on the nute schedule there is still no sign of bud growth? thanks people.

 

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Yes .

 

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You probably have more thank weeks left. Pics?

 

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Pix wud help but assuming u have no light leaks i wud check n make sure ur timers are functioning properly by peekin in and making sure the light is off when its supposed to be. Not uncommon for cheap timers to malfunction.

DrMcSkunkins said:

I use contractor trash bags taped up like a curtain to block ambient light from the other side of the room from reaching my tent.

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Thats how the pros do it hahaha

 

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Typo* You probably have more than 3 weeks left *

 

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I had a dial timer get worn out and it would click on for a second every 15 minutes in between each switch...