Congo

[FTL]

Cheers, will keep posting updates here. It is not clear from the pics but I have formed a small berm downslope from the plants. Great minds think alike, lol. Are you in the NZTrees reddit channel?

Haha nice man yeah hard to tell on the old mobile phone screen.

Na I’m not on Reddit. Any good?

Just joined this one few weeks back first time back on the forums in almost 20yr

 

[jeezooz]

Good progress with the outdoor Congo ladies

 

[FilthyDank'Wasteman'Fabul]

Hi,
@strain_hunter, what are you currently doing for thrips? Thanks

 

[dubi]

Greetings!

Presenting Bonsai Congo(fem) @dubi

Micro SOG Indoor Cabinet Grown under 12w Led

Has been in 12/12 since 8th October.

Was hoping for purple genetics but i sincerely appreciate what lady luck brought me.

Effects: Excellent sativa high - energetic - functional - laser pointed focus -

Great way to start a very productive day.

Tastes like very fresh berries + fruity.

Small lower bud was already sampled & it's very strong already.

Dubi, how long do you recommend I wait before harvest..?

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Sorry for delay in the reply @okletsgrow she looked quite ripe from the pictures, a week more perhaps, enjoy

 

[dubi]

Muchas gracias for this wonderful gem, @dubi .

I grew the purple phenotype.
For me, it has a crystal clear, focused and happy effect while it gives me some extra energy without nervousness, anxiety, or munchies. Perfect for concentrated work in an office, crafting, going for a walk or doing sports with an elevated spirit.

I am wondering how it compares practically to Ethiopian in terms of the quality of the high and its duration, because my growing skills are far from perfect till now and I killed the last Ethiopians.

Will grow this nice plant again, for sure.

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The grow did not go particularly well.
For all the stress the plant was exposed to (thrips invasion, over-fertilization and soil that was too moist for about 10 days as a result of flushing), I'm surprised that I got it through. The feminized plant didn't twitter either.
However, I have now found a reliable solution for the thrips and I am getting used to the slower drying pots by switching from high-pressure gas discharge lamps to LEDs. Now I just have to find the right fertilization scheme for soil.

Does anyone have any tips on which EC the Congo tolerates well in soil without the soil becoming too salty? I need to avoid rinsing as much as possible at the current temperatures.

Gracias a ti @strain_hunter for your support and positive feedback glad you are enjoying with the effects described for this strain. Congo is a much easy to grow strain than pure Ethiopians, although the Ethiopians grow fairly easy outdoors in the right type of warm climates.

The ec levels recommended in average in the strain description are moderate levels of nutrients during the growing stage, and slightly higher amounts of PK between the 3rd and 7th weeks of flowering, although may vary a bit from plant to plant. It's always important to respect the dry cycles of the soil for a healthy root system and efficient nutrient absorption.

 

[dubi]

Glad to see you repeating with Congo this outdoor season @jeezooz thank you so much, promising start of season!