Indoor Auto's already around 7-8 weeks old and in very beginning bud stages.

[MaryJaned]

First, I would feel more comfortable letting you all know, that I am prescribed medical marijuana and have my medical marijuana card. I also live in a legalized state. Been growing for around 6 years on and off. Auto's and Photo's. I am fairly new to forums.
Let me just start off by saying the beginning and of this grow did not go as planned. Oh, and the genetics came from a reputable source, that I personally have used since I started growing. I started 6 seeds in plugs, and then planted them in a small pot. (Which I intended on putting into finishing pots very quickly) All but one germinated in the first 48 hours. I think the one that didn't germinate was because I picked up the plug to see if the seed cracked and couldnt get a good look, so I shook it around. I am pretty sure I flipped the seed so the taproot was growing towards the light. Caught that one and fixed it maybe a week or two later. The other five started growing nicely, seemed quite healthy, non leggy too. Although, no signs of budding at week three at all. All the nodes were nice and tight. I did stress my ladies out significantly in the beginning. First with not putting them in there finishing parts and waiting too long to transplant, pH lock out, slight nutrient burn, some heat stress. I have been having a hard time regulating the temperature as it's winter here. The heat stress was from a small heater I keep in the grow area. One of the problems may be all of my strains are different. I know I shouldn't have a bunch of different strains with each other but that's what I have to work with right now. The last one to grow is much much smaller than the rest of them. But with only half starting to bud, I started them on 12/12. Left them on 12/12 for about a week and a half. I switched to 18/6 today. I really hope I don't screw anything up. They are all currently in (beginning stages) budding. I don't really know, that's why I'm here. Though, they have maintained a pretty healthy look, besides obvious signs of nutrient lock out. Luckily, only effected 2 of my ladies visually. Currently no real signs of unhealthy growth. It appears I have fixed the ph issue as well as the other stuff. Now looking back, they could've been lacking the proper nutrients to begin budding????? Are they going to even finish budding? Or can I expect sudden death soon, due to ruderalis life cycle??? Please help! I can attach pics at lights on if needed. Any and all insight appreciated! Thank you in advance!

Dazed & confused,
Maryjaned

 

[CaptainDave420]

Sounds like you definitely stressed those girls out. Any pics? Whats your soil? Usually start in final pot for sure! Definitely start with like 20 hours light on 4 off is the best for autos then cut to 18/6 if need be. I dont start feeding until 4 5 weeks the soil can keep a plant healthy for 6 7 weeks depending on what it is. What kinda lights do you use and how far from plants. Night time day time temps?

 

[talkative]

12/12+auto=mistake.

 

[MaryJaned]

Just found the start date, 1/10/17 seeds were started. I use Promix BX with added perlite. I have a 600wt HPS on 3 and a 200wt LED that is supposed to be putting out 600wt on the other 3. That was another thing I forgot to write in my post was there was no lights out time for the first couple weeks :/ I couldn't find a timer. Clearly I was not prepared So once lights were on timer, I did 20/4. Didnt do first feed till probably week 5ish. Little after week 6, 6 1/2 I am guessing, I swtitched to 12/12. As only two of 6 were showing signs of budding stage. As I mentioned before I just changed it to 18/6. I just don't know if this will potentially harm them. I think L/On temp around 75ish L/Out 65ish. I also had to flush them around wk 6. That was when I realized there was a lockout. Writing this all out makes me see how much I have screwed up! What can I expect, a bunch of hermies??!! They look healthy now, just stunted??? A couple are leggy too, after transplant :/ pics soon.

MJ

 

[MaryJaned]

One looks pretty stressed, the old new growth was slightly twisted. Tecnically there is still a couple few weeks left before they are "supposed to be done" How much more should they be developed? Been awhile since last auto grow. Should I be worried?? What's best case scenario? Worst case?

MJ

 

[CaptainDave420]

One looks pretty stressed, the old new growth was slightly twisted. Tecnically there is still a couple few weeks left before they are "supposed to be done" How much more should they be developed? Been awhile since last auto grow. Should I be worried?? What's best case scenario? Worst case?

MJ

They are alot bigger than I was thinking when you said stunted. I think they will pull threw just keep your,feeds light and be on the look out for hermies iy cause all the light switching and whay not. I grew a bunch of autos,with nannas and picked them off and mabe a few seeds in there if that. I really think you're in okay shape tho they look perky and the buds aren't small or weak looking. Definitely keep that ph up!!

 

[CaptainDave420]

Also what strain and seed breeder thats very important too? 38 days and your popping pistols on many site if your ph and nutes stay very consistent for the next 4 5 weeks you can pull those threw! Definitely can push autos too like 95-100 days some go for ever and ever. Your growth looks,good no claw just those ccurling leafs I say up temps some to 82 ish and that will go away 75 ish is good for late flower.

 

[MaryJaned]

They are alot bigger than I was thinking when you said stunted. I think they will pull threw just keep your,feeds light and be on the look out for hermies iy cause all the light switching and whay not. I grew a bunch of autos,with nannas and picked them off and mabe a few seeds in there if that. I really think you're in okay shape tho they look perky and the buds aren't small or weak looking. Definitely keep that ph up!!

You don't think the buds are a bit premature? I keep thinking they should be a bit more matured. Some of my photos failed to upload. Gonna take a few more up close. Yeah, I heat stressed them in the beginning. Leaves never recovered. That first pic is Kalashnikov Seeds SIBERIAN HAZE AUTO
Second pic DinaFem WHITE WIDOW AUTO
Third pic Kalashnikov MOSCOW BLUEBERRY AUTO
The very immature one on the left that popped weeks late is DinaFem AUTO CHEESE
The one on the right in the black bucket is Kalashnikov AK SKUNK AUTO this is the most stressed of my ladies
The pic that dailed to upload was Kalashnikov AMUR GIANT AUTO

 

[CaptainDave420]

I think you fine they are slow goers and stress wasnt the best thing. Wait 3 weeks and those buds will be huge. Both those strains are probably 75 day plants.

 

[MaryJaned]

Here's the AMUR GIANT, it was giant. I was trying to tie it down and bent the main branch :/ tried to
Post this last night.