Zen’s SCROG Winter 2022 to 2023

[Zen_Seeker]

More than half? of the hairs have turned.......do you think that's from maturity, or from light intensity/closeness? That's an interesting call. On one hand, they look like they're kind of maturing. On the other hand, less than 40 days of flowering? That's what I find interesting here. I assume you're doing 12/12?

Each day more are amber. Pretty sure it’s light related but genetics maybe. Going by the seeds I popped it’s not a 100% stable strain.

Yes, 12/12. 7pm to 7am.

By the way, they do look good, it's not like this is about something "wrong". Not every variety is meant to have super large buds. Quality is what matters most, and for this variety they might be just perfect. It's your call on the light intensity/distance thing and it's the 6 weeks so far vs more time thing that's at play for you.......

Thanks. They don’t seem as juicy as last time at this point but different LED & different seed. Last one also looked a bit toasty on top but that was under a 450w in a 3x3. Next grow will be better due to better environment control.

Dig your alien. :) I'm a cat guy, but I love dogs. Until a couple of years ago, I've always lived in an apartment in New York City......not as easy to have a dog. Now I want both. We've had 4 cats since we moved in together in '86, and I'm sure you know......it's heartbreaking.....but if you don't have the heartbreak you don't get the love. We lost our last cat 2 years ago. It was really tough. They all were. These are the first years we haven't had any. Our son wants a dog......I think both would be great. I've told him that dogs require more committment and attention. He knows niws that....

I’ve almost always had a pet. Cats & dogs just like me so I usually get both. We did wait until the kids got older before getting a cat. Didn’t want it getting out.

We lost our cat November 2019 and our bouvier in February 2020, a week before flu lockdown. That was hard. Then rescued Willow in July 2021.

They are great companions and life teachers. Kids learn responsibility and about the cycle of life. Win/win. It’s hard to lose one but worth the effort.

 

[Harpua88]

I'll be very interested in how you (might) tweak things.

Now that we've settled into the house and there's been some time, I think a trip to a shelter for a cat is in order very soon. Maybe an older one who might be hard to place.......

You done good. Hi Willow.... :)

 

[Zen_Seeker]

Holy crud, an upload got through after 10am! (Made her a cape out of an old throw blanket.) She likes to wear it on cold days. Brings it to me to put on her. She takes it off when hot.

Wife said if I die first Willow’s gone. She only really listens to me.

 

[Zen_Seeker]

After the dentist I went to the grow store. Picked up another ACI T6 & 67 controller for the second tent. Crap, forgot the magnets.

Picked up these too. Hope they help with the light issue.

Hmm... able to upload again too. Wow!

 

[TSD]

This is one of the seeds that grew so purple it was black. Great smoke! Best so far!

Pics of pics on my other phone.

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This was just after cutting.
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My zookies did that last year (it was a cross a friend made, not sure it was the same as a zookies you'd order.)

 

[Zen_Seeker]

Cool! Maybe this is a distant relative.

It would be nice to know but it’s from a guy, who knows a guy, who gave him a plant...

Still smokes nice.

 

[Zen_Seeker]

Definitely light stress on the back canopy where the light is lowest. Others a bit lower or far forward look nice. Swelling like I’d expect.

She drank 12L water with extremely watered down nutes from last feed. 120cc per litre. (3L nutes with 4L water added.) PH 6.3

Nutes look like they fermented from the molasses. Got foamy over night and smelled yeasty like making beer. Wonder if it’s reacting to the fish sh!t?

 

[Zen_Seeker]

My zookies did that last year (it was a cross a friend made, not sure it was the same as a zookies you'd order.)

You might be on to something;

About this Hybrid Strain​

Zookies, originally bred by Alien Labs, is a strain named with its heritage in mind. Animal Cookies and Gorilla Glue #4 are it’s parent strains, creating a zoo of an experience in its diversity. It’s a 50/50 hybrid, meaning it has the potential to produce both sativa and indica effects ranging from energy and inspiration to bodily relaxation and sedation according to reviews from its consumers.
It bears a unique scent and flavor profile, being of sweet nutty cookies with hints of chocolate or coffee, a bit of pepper, and a some diesel in there as well that it gets from its Gorilla Glue #4 parent. When you first look at Zookie nugs, you’ll notice they’re dense with lavender hues amid deep greens and sienna-colored pistils. All of these colors are coated in a fine layer of trichomes, and its buds are easy to break apart.
THC levels can reach closely to 30%, so keep an eye on this strain’s percentage before trying it. Some that have tried this strain have said they like it for its ability to reduce pain throughout the body, be it in the joints or the muscles. Reviewers have used this strain to fight depression and fatigue, making it a strain that can possibly increase energy for some consumers. Some women have even used Zookies to help calm menstrual cramps.

 

[Zen_Seeker]

Flash, no flash or lighting. Really changes how the buds look.

This looks a bit toasty due to pistils.

But same pic with flash on...

And everything is fine. Wish the same was true for the back but that’s life.

Back to setting up tent 2 for the clones.

 

[Zen_Seeker]

Cleaned up the canopy tonight. Removed about 15 fan leaves either really yellow/spotty, that came from below the net, or just blocked more than it would provide for.

Current fav! Like the way she looks.

Smell is different with this plant. Last one that leaned toward Sativa had some of the same smell & pine.

This one has a Citrus smell. Strong but faint. Not like an orange but a smaller, thinner skinned fruit. Tangerine or clementine?

 

[Zen_Seeker]

Once around the canopy.

 

[Zen_Seeker]

Added the 6” intake fan with stocking filter. I like the ACI 6” boosters for this because of the dimmer. Hope I can connect to the controller ITF.

Next ACI T6 with flex duct on the tent roof.

 

[Zen_Seeker]

Just need a cable and a couple of clip fans. Hook stuff up and transplant.

 

[Zen_Seeker]

To many back end fan leaves are praying and getting crispy. Rewired things, moved the main fan, shoved the exhaust duck over, used fireproof cable sleeves & took everything off the tent roof to help with heat.

Gained a few more inches and now the ballast is touching the roof.

Worth redoing and now I have options for future issues.

Just hope it’s not too little too late.

Snow’s blowing sideways at about 1am. Thunder & lightning too! Thought a transformer blew up the first time!

Don’t know if we’ll be able to get out tomorrow to shop. Can’t transplant without a few things, unless I steal them from tent 1...

 

[Zen_Seeker]

 

[Zen_Seeker]

 

[Zen_Seeker]

Chilling in the grow room. Don’t smoke or vape in most of the house but I do find the LEDs relaxing. Willow often chills here as well, as long as she can see me.

 

[Zen_Seeker]

Flower Day 45, week 7.

Well I was right. Light and heat stress is taking it’s toll now. For the most part it’s only the back half and top of the canopy.

Rest of the grow should finish okay now that i rewired and rearranged things.

Harvest will be affected. Tasseling or foxtails might be started on the tallest bud sites.

Front row looks perfect. I’ll focus on that.

 

[ezenzyme]

i think at this point you can turn down the light, thats my intention for my current led grow, just learning about plant steering via light so look into it more but the last few weeks can be 75 or 80 from what ive read

 

[Zen_Seeker]

i think at this point you can turn down the light, thats my intention for my current led grow, just learning about plant steering via light so look into it more but the last few weeks can be 75 or 80 from what ive read

@ezenzyme for the win. 75% I can do! She’s lights on at 7pm.

Hope things are going well. Looking forward to seeing another of your Christmas tree plants! When’s your next grow?