Newbie grower; is my plant healthy??

Username85 · Aug 16, 2016

This is my first grow and basically wanted to get some opinions/tips. The first pic is how it looks today with some close ups of flowering areas. The last pic is the plant as of 8/8 and shows the difference in growth.
My questions: I dont think I timed the growth properly and am not positive it will have enough outdoor time to grow buds. Do you all think it will still bud (I'm on the east coast and not sure how much more outdoor time it has before being too cold)
I keep hearing about plant food an feeding plants, is this always necessary? I've kept this as simple as possible-soil, water, sunshine
Once ready to harvest, do I cut down the whole plant or leave some stem for a potential re growth? Finally, does the overall appearance look of a healthy plant?

Any and all tips/suggestions/opinions are appreciated

Bbcchance · Aug 16, 2016

Looks like it started to bud, then went into reveg mode, make sure you aren't getting more than 12 hrs of sunlight per day and it has a nice uninterrupted dark period, should be done in 2-2.5 months if you stick to the light cycle :peace:

Username85 · Aug 16, 2016

Bbcchance said:
Looks like it started to bud, then went into reveg mode, make sure you aren't getting more than 12 hrs of sunlight per day and it has a nice uninterrupted dark period, should be done in 2-2.5 months if you stick to the light cycle

Thanks for the input!!

Bbcchance said:
Looks like it started to bud, then went into reveg mode, make sure you aren't getting more than 12 hrs of sunlight per day and it has a nice uninterrupted dark period, should be done in 2-2.5 months if you stick to the light cycle

The way my yard is set-sunlight starts hitting her around 7am and starts getting obstructed by trees/houses by around 6:30pm (give or take). Early on there were a few nights I brought her in to avoid really nasty stormy weather and likely exposed to the lights of a TV. Not sure if that is enough to put her back in vegetative growth or not. I know how important an uninterrupted night cycle is. In either case she is a strictly outside plant for a while now. Thanks again for your input.

Moflow · Aug 16, 2016

Hi there Username85,
I see you are in a container.
Plant looks OK.
We probably have completely environments but I chase the Sun through out the day moving the plant to maximize sunlight on it.
Flowering outside here is such a disappointment so my plant will be flowered inside though.

Username85 · Aug 17, 2016

Moflow said:
Hi there Username85,
I see you are in a container.
Plant looks OK.
We probably have completely environments but I chase the Sun through out the day moving the plant to maximize sunlight on it.
Flowering outside here is such a disappointment so my plant will be flowered inside though.

Hey Moflow,
I was actually chasing the sun in my yard as well haha, recently I've just been moving her into a little shade around noon. Is the amount of sunlight received by the plant during flowering especially important? I know the night cycle is pretty important.
Thanks for your input!

Lucky Luke · Aug 17, 2016

Bbcchance said:
Looks like it started to bud, then went into reveg mode, make sure you aren't getting more than 12 hrs of sunlight per day and it has a nice uninterrupted dark period, should be done in 2-2.5 months if you stick to the light cycle

Just like to point out that the indoor 12/12 light cycle does not apply outside. Its an inside deal.

Bbcchance · Aug 17, 2016

Lucky Luke said:
Just like to point out that the indoor 12/12 light cycle does not apply outside. Its an inside deal.

Works outside as well

Moflow · Aug 17, 2016

Username85 said:
Hey Moflow,
I was actually chasing the sun in my yard as well haha, recently I've just been moving her into a little shade around noon. Is the amount of sunlight received by the plant during flowering especially important? I know the night cycle is pretty important.
Thanks for your input!

LOL. We just had a mini 2 day heatwave here , actual sunshine! 22 degrees C! 71.1 F
In between about a month of rain and dull overcast days.
Back to normal this morning, a dull overcast day at 18 degrees C 64.4 F
I wouldn't bother with shading the plant at noon in my climate though or yours for that matter...
I've a couple of OG GDP in the ground as well, just cos I can. Probably neck them soon though
Outdoor weed grown in these parts is as " rare as hens teeth! " thank feck.. and crap into the bargain.

Moflow · Aug 17, 2016

1st pic: lemon haze type in pot.
2nd pic: lemon haze type from above.
3rd pic: OG GDP
4th pic: OG GDP in the Orchard lol

Username85 · Aug 17, 2016

Moflow said:
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1st pic: lemon haze type in pot.
2nd pic: lemon haze type from above.
3rd pic: OG GDP
4th pic: OG GDP in the Orchard lolView attachment 3759449 View attachment 3759450 View attachment 3759451 View attachment 3759452

Your plants look so happy. I was getting worried about the heat midday here the last week or so-been well into the 90s F, brutal heat haha. Unfortunately I have no idea what strain my gal is-over a period of about 6 months I had gotten about 4 seeds from various bags I had and this was the only that germinated. It was definitely decent stuff the seed came from, but I know I'm always going to be wondering.
I've actually just started noticing some odd coloring on a few internal leaves (only about 2 areas show this) have you seen anything like this before? (Last 2 pics are the same spot on the plant from different angles)

Moflow · Aug 17, 2016

Plant looks ok apart from that yellow bit.
An immobile nutrient problem, iron , zinc or sulphur maybe?
What you feeding it?
What's your pH?
What's your ec?

Username85 · Aug 17, 2016

Moflow said:
Plant looks ok apart from that yellow bit.
An immobile nutrient problem, iron , zinc or sulphur maybe?
What you feeding it?
What's your pH?
What's your ec?

I honestly have no idea what the ph or ec is haha. I've literally just been giving her small amounts of water on a regular basis, giving her plenty of sunlight, and using a multipurpose garden soil.
This is my first plant/grow ever, honestly didn't expect the plant to get past germination, but surprised me. Was more or less looking at this one as a learning experience with a potential surprise.
Do I check the ph with the paper strips? Does "feeding" the plant mean more than watering it?
I do let the water sit for at least 24hr to let the ph drop some, but that's as far as I've gone.

Moflow · Aug 17, 2016

Go to Walmart not buy some miracle grow
Miracle-Gro Water Soluble Tomato Plant Food, 1.5 lbs
5 $!

Username85 · Aug 17, 2016

Moflow said:
Go to Walmart not buy some miracle grow
Miracle-Gro Water Soluble Tomato Plant Food, 1.5 lbs
5 $!

Use this stuff throughout the life of the plant or just for a short period?

Moflow · Aug 17, 2016

I'd use it all the way through.
I can't really recommend any feed for you as I wouldn't know what your local shops might stock.
I'd be light years away from you lol lol
Perhaps someone else might chip in?

Lucky Luke · Aug 17, 2016

Bbcchance said:
Works outside as well

https://www.rollitup.org/t/12-12-does-not-apply-to-outdoor-growing.916846/

Bbcchance · Aug 17, 2016

Lucky Luke said:
Please dont give inside advice for outside grows.

https://www.rollitup.org/t/12-12-does-not-apply-to-outdoor-growing.916846/

Sorry to offend, just thought that sinse the op was trying to get the plant to finish up before first frost a little light depo might help out, I've used it many times in the past and it's as simple as just pulling over a tarp, I'll unwatch the thread

Lucky Luke · Aug 17, 2016

Bbcchance said:
Sorry to offend, just thought that sinse the op was trying to get the plant to finish up before first frost a little light depo might help out, I've used it many times in the past and it's as simple as just pulling over a tarp, I'll unwatch the thread

No need to get upset its just that new growers believe what their told and then repeat the information as gospel.

And this 12/12 keeps getting repeated over and over again.

I was no way intending to insult you or otherwise upset you.

Bbcchance · Aug 17, 2016

Lucky Luke said:
No need to get upset its just that new growers believe what their told and then repeat the information as gospel.

And this 12/12 keeps getting repeated over and over again.

I was no way intending to insult you or otherwise upset you.

Wasn't upset or insulted, just trying to help, but light dep(usually run 12/12 outdoors)is fastly becoming the industry standard, pretty cool stuff, anyways too many cooks make a messy kitchen and I gave up hauling water uphill a while ago lol :peace:

Lucky Luke · Aug 17, 2016

Bbcchance said:
Wasn't upset or insulted, just trying to help, but light dep(usually run 12/12 outdoors)is fastly becoming the industry standard, pretty cool stuff, anyways too many cooks make a messy kitchen and I gave up hauling water uphill a while ago lol

My mistake then, I didnt relize he was doing light dep.

Commercial growers who do this should move to a better climate..lol. So much veg time wasted.

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