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I know I'm not rushing

 

[rindindoo]

The clone is a mature plant, I don't think it is possible to kill it with light, if the light intensity is too high and the root system does not have time to transport nutrients you will see discoloration of the upper growth points before the plant dies (but this is very unlikely). I didn’t attach any importance at all to the fact that this is a clone and not a young plant from a seed, so if the clone has taken root, it is capable of absorbing 100% concentration of fertilizers, but since you don’t have much experience, I would not recommend pouring 100% concentration, but gradually raising it while watching for the plant's reaction.
Fertilizers.
in the first photo the ratio of nutrients is suitable for the flowering phase, in the second photo there is fertilizer for the vegetative stage, and BuildASoil, as far as I understand, is a bulk compost-based fertilizer intended for soil preparation, it can be added on top or diluted in water, I think this is an excellent fertilizer for during the growing season, but during flowering you need to be careful with it.

You need to wait a little longer until sexual characteristics become clearly defined. I can’t understand, did you cut a clone from a young plant that was not sexually mature?

 

[Dr. Mantis Toboggan]

The clone is a mature plant, I don't think it is possible to kill it with light, if the light intensity is too high and the root system does not have time to transport nutrients you will see discoloration of the upper growth points before the plant dies (but this is very unlikely). I didn’t attach any importance at all to the fact that this is a clone and not a young plant from a seed, so if the clone has taken root, it is capable of absorbing 100% concentration of fertilizers, but since you don’t have much experience, I would not recommend pouring 100% concentration, but gradually raising it while watching for the plant's reaction.
Fertilizers.
in the first photo the ratio of nutrients is suitable for the flowering phase, in the second photo there is fertilizer for the vegetative stage, and BuildASoil, as far as I understand, is a bulk compost-based fertilizer intended for soil preparation, it can be added on top or diluted in water, I think this is an excellent fertilizer for during the growing season, but during flowering you need to be careful with it.

You need to wait a little longer until sexual characteristics become clearly defined. I can’t understand, did you cut a clone from a young plant that was not sexually mature?

Thanks for the advice! I topped both of my mothers that I grew from seed and attempted to make clones out of the tops instead of throwing them out.

 

[Dr. Mantis Toboggan]

Not sure by the pic but that looks like a hair. Maybe zoom in on that spot and snap another pic.

 

[linde]

My eyes aren't that good but from the pic that looks like a girl to me. Next couple days you'll know for sure.

 

[Dr. Mantis Toboggan]

My eyes aren't that good but from the pic that looks like a girl to me. Next couple days you'll know for sure.

If you're right, I owe you a solid thumbs-up.

 

[Dr. Mantis Toboggan]

Fed the Panama and Blueberry F5 mothers with dry nutrients for the first time today (1/8 cup) per and continued LSTing both. I accidently pulled up one of the roots of the Panama while working the nutrients in. Hopefully it'll handle it alright.

Here's an updated pic of the 2 clones in their 3-gallon containers:

Panama closeup:

The degree of lightness/washed-outness of the new growth doesn't really come through in the pictures. I think I'm seeing it in the Panama, too.

 

[mean mr.mustard]

Just a reminder that new growth is lighter in color than the fully formed leaves generally, especially if they are vigorously growing.

 

[linde]

Might be a touch hot. Those leaf tips look a tiny bit yellow. Maybe give them a straight water next feeding.

 

[Dr. Mantis Toboggan]

Might be a touch hot. Those leaf tips look a tiny bit yellow. Maybe give them a straight water next feeding.

I haven't fed the Panama at all, if you're talking about it.

 

[linde]

Ya the panama pic. Yellowing.

 

[linde]

Molasses will lower pH which may cause lockouts. Use it sparingly if at all. Yellowing on the new growth is usually a sign of nutrient lockout. Just a thought

 

[Dr. Mantis Toboggan]

Molasses will lower pH which may cause lockouts. Use it sparingly if at all. Yellowing on the new growth is usually a sign of nutrient lockout. Just a thought

Goooooooood to know. I had no idea. Thanks. How'd you learn that, measuring pH?

 

[linde]

They make EC/pH testers that can be had for $15 range. Im constantly using mine. Every grower should have one.

 

[linde]

A growers best friend

 

[Dr. Mantis Toboggan]

A growers best friend

I've got an analog one made by Vivosun.

 

[linde]

It's a good habit to pH test your water every watering. Fert and nutrients will lower pH...depending on where your water is it can be a good thing or a bad thing. My tap water is super alkaline around 7.5-7.8.

 

[Dr. Mantis Toboggan]

Big day today: I transplanted the remaining 2 clones to their final pots (assuming the Blueberry F5 is a female, otherwise it will face the banashment it deserves). They aren't looking too hot... hopefully they bounce back now that they have ample room to grow:

I know the GG #4's looking droopy - I watered it just prior to the pic.

It's a good habit to pH test your water every watering. Fert and nutrients will lower pH...depending on where your water is it can be a good thing or a bad thing. My tap water is super alkaline around 7.5-7.8.

Just measured my molasses water and it's around 7.8.

I added more media to the Blueberry F5 and Panama mothers, too.

 

[linde]

Check the runoff. Have u calibrated the tester?

 

[linde]

I'll get some flak for saying this but I've never had luck with the smart pots. My plants were never healthy the one time I used them. Went back to regular pots and plants grew better. Less watering. Smart pots dry out too quick imo.