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shorelineOG said:

Strawberry

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shorelineog is the alien strawberry the same alien i have?

@ OP we are running similar light setups ME(800W CXB in 5X5) I have aliens and some others from shorline himself. the alien are actually more hardy than my from seed plants......

They are zip ties with loops on the end. Also used 3/4" schedule 40 for extra strength over the 1/2"

BM9AGS said:

shorelineog is the alien strawberry the same alien i have?

@ OP we are running similar light setups ME(800W CXB in 5X5) I have aliens and some others from shorline himself. the alien are actually more hardy than my from seed plants......

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Yes, the same cut. What else did you get?

shorelineOG said:

Yes, the same cut. What else did you get?

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Gage and gringo?!? The gringo took about 3 weeks to adapt to new home. Super thin stringy branch sativa plant. Still looks like it doesn't like its soil. But the aliens are just picture perfect. Wish I had 30 of them

3 patrons scuffed and swimming. I am testing the "how to sex a seed" theory and gonna see. I have read it's BS, and it probably is. So tentatively this next run will be GG4, Patron, and Blue Lime Pie.

I was going to kill the NL and still kind of want to, but there is no way I can see that I would be able to throw the Alien Strawberry under the net on in the other tray. I kind of want to throw the patron under its own net and see where I end up, but dont want to veg much longer, and want to fully utilize the space I've got. I will have to decide soon, because the scrog is going on today for sure.

I also plan to lollipop the tray with the Black Domina and POG since the canopy/net is basically full.

Will post pics later.

I ran high N soil for seedlings last run. Supposedly increases female odds. Had 4 of 20 turn out male so!?!?

BM9AGS said:

I ran high N soil for seedlings last run. Supposedly increases female odds. Had 4 of 20 turn out male so!?!?

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I wont be opposed to a male. If that happens. I wouldn't mind having some pollen on hand. Honestly I wish I had some now. I love the Black Domina but would like to bump her yield up a tad. A Big Bud male would be nice.

Alien Strawberry


Black Domina and POG day 10 under scrog (9/15)



Right tray Northern Lights in back, Alien Strawberry up front.

I gave them all a foliar spray with organicide. Not because there are issues, but because it makes a great leaf wash/shine and since it's mostly fish oil, it's a good nitrogen boost too.

researching said:

3 patrons scuffed and swimming. I am testing the "how to sex a seed" theory and gonna see. I have read it's BS, and it probably is. So tentatively this next run will be GG4, Patron, and Blue Lime Pie.

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Have you tried to gas your seeds with ethylene (ripe banana vapors) to increase the chances of producing a female sprout? Put those seeds in a paper bag along with a brown spotted banana for a few days. I hope this isn't something old hippy's tell noobs just to pull their leg.

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Have you tried to gas your seeds with ethylene (ripe banana vapors) to increase the chances of producing a female sprout? Put those seeds in a paper bag along with a brown spotted banana for a few days. I hope this isn't something old hippy's tell noobs just to pull their leg.

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Heard about it. Haven't tried it.

So here is day 15 for the left tray and day 5 for the right tray. I decided to flip to 12/12 today. The left tray is about as full as I can get it so it was time. I wish the right tray wasnt behind, but I'm sure it will all work out fine. I'm looking forward to the bud blanket in about 6 weeks.

The Alien Strawberry seems to be dialed in.
I did 2 foliars of calmag, and one of calmag with organicide. Also bumped the calmag to 6ml a gal from 5, and also bumped food and went from around 700tds to abt 850tds

I soaked three patron's and only two popped. I scuffed before the bath. Threw two more in tonight. The two that popped are in rapid rooters and coco. They should "break ground" tomorrow. Blue lime pie are doing good.

Here are pics from 9/26. This was the last day I tucked.

These pics are from 9/30. I need to lollipop the right tray, but all is looking good. Lots o' bud sites. Lights are at 100%. Humidity is still an issue. Until I get a dehumidifier I took the fan off the filter to evac the room. A/C was on as well, but not doing much for humidity. I have seen some numbers as high as 85% before lights on. Using my fan without filter, this am was 50% so it is definitely helping. I do not want to run moist air through my filter and once the stink comes I will need to re-attach the fan to filter, so a dehumidifier is needed. I'm trying to find a deal so haven't bought one yet. I tried to get one on CL but I lowballed and that was a no go!

The power actually blew today evidently. I had the fan at max and the a/c at max as well as the lights, a fan on high, and a 6 bulb 4' T8 in the veg tent. So A/C is off now and will stay off. Hopefully for the rest of the year. Fall may finally be here. Hello purples!

Here are the most recent pics. Day 16. May post a couple more pics tomorrow if I upload them

Alien Strawberry & NL



Black Domina and Gringo/Pot Of Gold



Plants are super healthy amd coming along nicely. Got a dehumidifier to run at night with lights off. Daytime is no issue. Should get my order for vitamin/hormone boost tomorrow from mbferts. Ive been out for about 2 weeks. Overall I am very happy so far.

researching said:

Here are the most recent pics. Day 16. May post a couple more pics tomorrow if I upload them

Alien Strawberry & NL

Black Domina and Gringo/Pot Of Gold

Plants are super healthy amd coming along nicely. Got a dehumidifier to run at night with lights off. Daytime is no issue. Should get mt order for vitamin/hormone boost tomorrow from mbferts. Ive been out for about 2 weeks. Overall I am very happy so far.

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That looks awesome!!!!!

These are from 10-16-16 day 26.

this is coming along awesomely