Lets discuss force flowering during EARLY stage.

[MountainBudz]

Okay, i'm still starting seedlings and moving them outdoors. That is fixing to come to an end, I will be germing my last round soon and I have some things to discuss about this matter.

The maximum grow season left for me now, that I am predicting anyways, is November 1st. I know the girls can handle some heavy frost because I have first hand experience. What I would like to know is how to force flower a seedling asap. I know how to 12/12 from seed but that still takes around a month before seeing sex.

I have an idea, but not sure if it will work. I'm not worried as much about determining the sex of the plant, just concerned about getting it to switch to flowering asap. What if say I have some one week old seedlings, I veg them under 24 hour lighting for a week or two get them a good start and then put them in 12/12? What if I get them a couple weeks 12/12 and then put them in total darkness for a few days then switch back to the current outdoor lighting regimen at that time?

I think I have heard about doing a week or two veg and people putting them in like 8/16 for about a week and then switching back to either 24 or 18/6. I would like for everything to start flowering by September 1st to get my ladies to finish by November 1st.

I know yield will be small, but many of these ladies broadcasted out into patches of 70-80 plants will surely bring in some weight in the long run.

 

[MountainBudz]

I also forgot to add, along with trying these methods, is there something good that I can use to help promote this to happen as far as nutrient mixes or hormones go? I have some Primordial Solutions True Blooms put back that I have never used that I have wondered about as well. It is suppose to promote quicker flowering. If you haven't heard of it or used it, here is the link directly to the short sum of info. Please take a moment to check it out. I don't however know what it contains, but is some very high quality nutrients, I know that.

http://www.beneficialbiologics.com/index.php/true-blooms

 

[MountainBudz]

And just for the hell of it I found an amazing online site to order all grow material you'll ever need, nutes, medium, lights, containers, hydro or whatever cheap as hell! Really cheap. It's called horticulturesource.com, just on there browsing as I was posting this and you can really save some dough! Check it out.

 

[Kygiacomo!!!]

And just for the hell of it I found an amazing online site to order all grow material you'll ever need, nutes, medium, lights, containers, hydro or whatever cheap as hell! Really cheap. It's called horticulturesource.com, just on there browsing as I was posting this and you can really save some dough! Check it out.

i just looked up the site u posted. i checked the price of two 3.0cf sunshine mix and while it was cheap on the price item the shipping charge is fkn insane.

$271.27
Standard Post® $289.98
Priority Mail Express™ $671.66


UPS or FedEx UPS or FedEx
Ground $161.04
3 Day Select $462.40
2nd Day Air $692.88
Next Day Air Saver $919.91
Next Day Air $952.73
Next Day Air Early AM $1,051.73


Less than Truck Load (LTL) Shipping Estes R+L SouthEastern SAIA
Ground Freight $253.22

 

[MountainBudz]

Thanks Ky for clearing that up, never checked the shipping rates but yes that is ridiculous! I have found the cheapest way to get gro mix, in the large bales is to buy and stock up during spring and summer while the local nurseries have it around and i'm getting my choice of pro-mix HP, BX, Sunshine and Fafard for $35 bucks a bale. Would like to buy about 8 bales to have put back in storage. Again, thanks for clearing that up bro.

 

[Kygiacomo!!!]

Thanks Ky for clearing that up, never checked the shipping rates but yes that is ridiculous! I have found the cheapest way to get gro mix, in the large bales is to buy and stock up during spring and summer while the local nurseries have it around and i'm getting my choice of pro-mix HP, BX, Sunshine and Fafard for $35 bucks a bale. Would like to buy about 8 bales to have put back in storage. Again, thanks for clearing that up bro.

ya i just went to walmart and seen all the spring supply stuff was on sale for half price. i picked up 3 cf foot of peatmoss for 8$ each and the 8 quarts of perlite for 2.50$ each. i went on and picked up a nice set of fiskars 1" limb clippers and the trimming sheers 19$. those weed trimming clips was 15$ back at the start of spring. i just got a bunch of samples in today as well from general hydroponics. they sent me the flora series,floralicious plus,armour si,rapid start and cal/mag for free score!! i also got in today 8oz of flawless finish,big bud and overdrive

 

[gorilla ganja]

If you started from seed I believe the plants must reach a sexual maturity before they will flower unlike clones. But if your other earlier planted plants are starting to flower I don't see the point of doing unnecessary indoor work. Just put them out and when they are ready they will begin to flower. Next year if you are going to try this again just use clones instead, you'll know the sex and they will flower quicker. Best of luck please keep us informed how this turns out.
Peace GG