New Grower First Grow Journal- Northern Light Auto

[wheredaweedat]

mmm. grape ape(

Wheredaweedat that's some nice progress! From seeing that I think I might LST later today. I'm just scared of screwing it up since this is my first grow and I've been working really hard on it (probably harder than I should lol).
Any tips for LST?

Thank you, thank you! Im rather impressed with her myself. Even if its not textbook LST, whatever it was that I did, she liked it lol. -Random side note cause im high- i love seeing people refer to LST as plant bondage. So to speak, shes got a little kink in her - dun dun dun chhhhh BAZINGA! hahahahah:roflcry:
ANYWAYS lol
Gonzo said that NL is not very tolerant to malpractice so I would be horrendously careful.
But as far as any tips for LST..I cant recall where I read this - but when I was first reading up on LST I saw one thing that I hadn't seen anywhere else in my LST travels; and that was (did i use that semicolon right? lol) to make sure the plant is not in the least bit thirsty before doing any pulling as the water makes the stem more...pliable if you will.
GOLD.
I ended up almost snapping off a lower branch because my pots were light but I figured they'd be fine as long as I was gentle...lies. all of it. As soon as I felt/saw it happen I pushed the dangling stem back in place and used a small piece of duct tape to keep her there. The tape basically acts as a band-aid cause it also blocks out any type of infection that could get in through the 'wound'.
And dear god, start slow lol especially since, like myself, you dont know a whole lot about LST. But other than that I really dont have any other tips..But taking it slow and making sure she is watered before you do any adjustments/tying, you shouldnt have any problems.

omgweedandpeanutbutteroreos "pher Wiggle"

 

[AndyBotwin]

Hey growgirl, I've been busy & just now getting around to checking you out. You metioned that you have pellet lime and unfortunately that likely will not dissolve in time to help you this grow. If you can put it in a ziploc bag wrapped in a towel and crush it with a hammer, that would help. Even powdered lime takes 1-2 weeks to show results, and the pellets are even slower. I'm still concerned that your low pH is going to cause you some issues when hitting full flower. Sounds like you've got your environment sorted out pretty well. Keep up the good work! :Sharing One:

 

[SkatterBrayne]

Just stumbled onto your thread, looking very nice. The pliable comment you likely heard from me. I havent encountered the advice before, but its something I noticed along the way. I use slot of silica additives, which make my plants have strong thick stems. I ALWAYS let my plsnts get thirsty before training. The difference in how flexible the plant is has been very noticable to me. I grow tall lanky sativas, and started the bondage early and often. I have never experienced an injury training

 

[wheredaweedat]

+1 o' rep for SkatterBrayne for saying plant bondage

Im by no means an LST expert or really have any place to give advice on LST as I still have questions my damn self lol
+1 rep for the chenille stems (aka pipe cleaners) and binder clips.
Wish Id thought of that. Ive got an absurd amount of both lol
+1 rep for confusing me lol
so the pliable comment I had mentioned to growgirl was in reference to reading somewhere to make sure the plants are well watered that way the stems are more pliable. To which you replied

The pliable comment you likely heard from me. I havent encountered the advice before, but its something I noticed along the way

BUT THEN lol then you go on to say

I ALWAYS let my plsnts get thirsty before training. The difference in how flexible the plant is has been very noticable to me.

So first I say dont let them get thirsty before training. Then you say I probably heard that advice from you. Then you say that you ALWAYS let your plants get thirsty before training.....?:dunno: Now granted, I'm probably a 6 on the 'how lit are you right now?' scale...buuuut.....Im lost hahah

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+1 o' rep for SkatterBrayne for saying plant bondage

Im by no means an LST expert or really have any place to give advice on LST as I still have questions my damn self lol
+1 rep for the chenille stems (aka pipe cleaners) and binder clips.
Wish Id thought of that. Ive got an absurd amount of both lol
+1 rep for confusing me lol
so the pliable comment I had mentioned to growgirl was in reference to reading somewhere to make sure the plants are well watered that way the stems are more pliable. To which you replied

The pliable comment you likely heard from me. I havent encountered the advice before, but its something I noticed along the way

BUT THEN lol then you go on to say

I ALWAYS let my plsnts get thirsty before training. The difference in how flexible the plant is has been very noticable to me.

So first I say dont let them get thirsty before training. Then you say I probably heard that advice from you. Then you say that you ALWAYS let your plants get thirsty before training.....?:dunno: Now granted, I'm probably a 6 on the 'how lit are you right now?' scale...buuuut.....Im lost hahah

 

[SkatterBrayne]

They bend easier when theyre thirsty in coco. I would imagine that it is universal across all mediums. Let the pots dry out a bit, test how flexible they are. They should be reasonably limber. Carefully tie them down. Dont overdo it. After an hour or two they will probably be pointing back up to the lights. Then I water them (a couple hours after training).

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They bend easier when theyre thirsty in coco. I would imagine that it is universal across all mediums. Let the pots dry out a bit, test how flexible they are. They should be reasonably limber. Carefully tie them down. Dont overdo it. After an hour or two they will probably be pointing back up to the lights. Then I water them (a couple hours after training).

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They bend easier when theyre thirsty in coco. I would imagine that it is universal across all mediums. Let the pots dry out a bit, test how flexible they are. They should be reasonably limber. Carefully tie them down. Dont overdo it. After an hour or two they will probably be pointing back up to the lights. Then I water them (a couple hours after training).

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They bend easier when theyre thirsty in coco. I would imagine that it is universal across all mediums. Let the pots dry out a bit, test how flexible they are. They should be reasonably limber. Carefully tie them down. Dont overdo it. After an hour or two they will probably be pointing back up to the lights. Then I water them (a couple hours after training).

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They bend easier when theyre thirsty in coco. I would imagine that it is universal across all mediums. Let the pots dry out a bit, test how flexible they are. They should be reasonably limber. Carefully tie them down. Dont overdo it. After an hour or two they will probably be pointing back up to the lights. Then I water them (a couple hours after training).

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They bend easier when theyre thirsty in coco. I would imagine that it is universal across all mediums. Let the pots dry out a bit, test how flexible they are. They should be reasonably limber. Carefully tie them down. Dont overdo it. After an hour or two they will probably be pointing back up to the lights. Then I water them (a couple hours after training).

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They bend easier when theyre thirsty in coco. I would imagine that it is universal across all mediums. Let the pots dry out a bit, test how flexible they are. They should be reasonably limber. Carefully tie them down. Dont overdo it. After an hour or two they will probably be pointing back up to the lights. Then I water them (a couple hours after training).

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They bend easier when theyre thirsty in coco. I would imagine that it is universal across all mediums. Let the pots dry out a bit, test how flexible they are. They should be reasonably limber. Carefully tie them down. Dont overdo it. After an hour or two they will probably be pointing back up to the lights. Then I water them (a couple hours after training).

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They bend easier when theyre thirsty in coco. I would imagine that it is universal across all mediums. Let the pots dry out a bit, test how flexible they are. They should be reasonably limber. Carefully tie them down. Dont overdo it. After an hour or two they will probably be pointing back up to the lights. Then I water them (a couple hours after training).

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They bend easier when theyre thirsty in coco. I would imagine that it is universal across all mediums. Let the pots dry out a bit, test how flexible they are. They should be reasonably limber. Carefully tie them down. Dont overdo it. After an hour or two they will probably be pointing back up to the lights. Then I water them (a couple hours after training).

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They bend easier when theyre thirsty in coco. I would imagine that it is universal across all mediums. Let the pots dry out a bit, test how flexible they are. They should be reasonably limber. Carefully tie them down. Dont overdo it. After an hour or two they will probably be pointing back up to the lights. Then I water them (a couple hours after training).

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They bend easier when theyre thirsty in coco. I would imagine that it is universal across all mediums. Let the pots dry out a bit, test how flexible they are. They should be reasonably limber. Carefully tie them down. Dont overdo it. After an hour or two they will probably be pointing back up to the lights. Then I water them (a couple hours after training).

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They bend easier when theyre thirsty in coco. I would imagine that it is universal across all mediums. Let the pots dry out a bit, test how flexible they are. They should be reasonably limber. Carefully tie them down. Dont overdo it. After an hour or two they will probably be pointing back up to the lights. Then I water them (a couple hours after training).

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They bend easier when theyre thirsty in coco. I would imagine that it is universal across all mediums. Let the pots dry out a bit, test how flexible they are. They should be reasonably limber. Carefully tie them down. Dont overdo it. After an hour or two they will probably be pointing back up to the lights. Then I water them (a couple hours after training).

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They bend easier when theyre thirsty in coco. I would imagine that it is universal across all mediums. Let the pots dry out a bit, test how flexible they are. They should be reasonably limber. Carefully tie them down. Dont overdo it. After an hour or two they will probably be pointing back up to the lights. Then I water them (a couple hours after training).

 

[growgirl]

I'm a bit on the fence about LST. It's definitely something I want to try, but maybe not on RQ Northern lights if they're a sensitive strain.

Andy I've missed you! this is the dolomite lime I used: they're not huge, but it surely isn't powdered. I'm planning on mixing before my next grow so it's already in the soil:

 

[growgirl]

She's shown a lot of growth over the past couple days!

 

[Gonzo]

She's shown a lot of growth over the past couple days!
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Nice job done.:clap:

Expect some more growth neyt days, in ten days it will be 50-100% higher, so adjust lights every day, you drive on the edge. NL is long plant.

But looks very healthy and I think it is more greener as it looks here under CFLs.

 

[growgirl]

HELP! Branch snapped off!

Hey guys!
my girlfriend accidentally snapped one of the lower branches of the plant while watering for me today! It's pretty bad. It was almost completely severed. The leaves are already wilting, but I'm not sure what to do so I splinted it. Should I just cut it off? She was growing so nicely, now she's probably going to be stunted):
pretty upset about this. I'm using twist ties and tape to try to repair it. Any suggestions?

 

[wheredaweedat]

not zip ties but twist ties<3

the splint job looks pretty good, I might still put a piece of tape (any kind should do) over the top where she still has exposed edges from snapping. Just to be on the safe side so she doesnt get sick.

you dont have to listen to me though as Im a newb auto grower myself and Im sure there are a lot of people on here that could tell you better, but IMO, I'd just leave the branch there. It's a lower so it wouldnt be receiving as much light anyhow, and I feel like if you were to cut it off, youd only be stressing/stunting her more.

I've heard that its relatively hard to herm an auto but id still keep any eye out for any balls...GL