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[namvet25]

If you don't have any ph up solution try a little baking soda in your intake water and this should raise it.

 

[darkhaven8]

If you don't have any ph up solution try a little baking soda in your intake water and this should raise it.

thanks namvet25, i will give that a try

 

[darkhaven8]

day 30

bluematic 1: smallest plant 6-7". over-watered and knocked down in week 2 so expected a small plant

bluematic 2: about 8 inches tall but a lot bushier then b1.

bluematic 3: also 8" tall

northern lights 1: about 9-10" tall smallest of the northern lights plants

northern lights 2: about 10-11'' tall and more robust then nl1

northern lights 3 and 4: 3 is 15" and 4 is 14", by far biggest of all plants

 

[ramone515]

Height-wise they seem OK. It could be better, but it looks OK, my measurements for the NL at day 35 was about 15'' so that looks good. However they look like they have way too few leaves. Are these the same strain as mine, RQS Northern Lights Auto?

Check this photo of my NL at day 35 to see what I mean:



You might need more light.

 

[darkhaven8]

Height-wise they seem OK. It could be better, but it looks OK, my measurements for the NL at day 35 was about 15'' so that looks good. However they look like they have way too few leaves. Are these the same strain as mine, RQS Northern Lights Auto?

Check this photo of my NL at day 35 to see what I mean:

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You might need more light.

pretty sure it is same strain. this is where i got em http://www.marijuana-seeds-canada.com/.

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anyway they defianantly not as healthy as yours. could it be because they are locking out the nitrogen?

 

[derek420colorado]

You are doing a heck of a job and they look very healthy for the amount of light you have. I am with Ramone on this one, I am pretty sure you need more light. CFL's are very hard to grow with, they just don't prodcue enough lumens to effectively grow cannabis especially during flowering. What I have seen in the past is that CFL's work great during the first part of veg but then there is a point where the plant requires more photosynthisis and the lumen output of the CFLs just don't do the trick. If at all possible get an LED panel or an HID light. These are both proven light sources to grow canna effectively CFL's on the other hand not so much. Do you have the ability to upgrade your light source by any chance? Or is there a specific reason you have chosen to use CFL's(I know some people use them for their stealth capablities and low heat output)

With the advancements in LED technology over the last 3 or 4 years you can get one that will do the job for probably what you spent on the CFL bulbs. Also I want to let you know I am not bashing or dogging on your setup I am just addressing your question as to why there is a lack of foliage and overall plant health at day 35. I am sending mad grow Karma your way and hope that you can get your lighting upgraded so those ladies will take off!

 

[darkhaven8]

You are doing a heck of a job and they look very healthy for the amount of light you have. I am with Ramone on this one, I am pretty sure you need more light. CFL's are very hard to grow with, they just don't prodcue enough lumens to effectively grow cannabis especially during flowering. What I have seen in the past is that CFL's work great during the first part of veg but then there is a point where the plant requires more photosynthisis and the lumen output of the CFLs just don't do the trick. If at all possible get an LED panel or an HID light. These are both proven light sources to grow canna effectively CFL's on the other hand not so much. Do you have the ability to upgrade your light source by any chance? Or is there a specific reason you have chosen to use CFL's(I know some people use them for their stealth capablities and low heat output)

With the advancements in LED technology over the last 3 or 4 years you can get one that will do the job for probably what you spent on the CFL bulbs. Also I want to let you know I am not bashing or dogging on your setup I am just addressing your question as to why there is a lack of foliage and overall plant health at day 35. I am sending mad grow Karma your way and hope that you can get your lighting upgraded so those ladies will take off!

Thanks Derek for the words of wisdom. and i realize that the community on this site are only here to help, that's why i am here to learn as much as possible. i know that any criticisms towards my setup or my girls is meant in a constructive manner. maybe someday i will be the more experienced grower just trying help out a fellow new grower like myself. honestly i look forward to that day.

Unfortunaly i am unable upgrade my current setup at the moment but will definantly take your advise and use it in the future because although i may be a first time grower, this for sure won't be my last grow.

Thanks again for taking a few minutes of your time to give your opinion on my little project(work in progress).

 

[darkhaven8]

If you don't have any ph up solution try a little baking soda in your intake water and this should raise it.

thanks again for the baking soda advice. after watering today my runoff pH was between 6.1-6.2 for all plants. little more adjusting and i should have them all in the 6.5 range.

 

[darkhaven8]

Day 35

View attachment 398016 blue mystic 1: 11" tall not growing great

View attachment 398017blue mystic 2: 15" tall, much more foliage then b1

View attachment 398018blue mystic 3: 16" tall healthiest of the 3 mystics

View attachment 398019northern lights 1: 15" tall little short but not too bad in my opinion

View attachment 398020northern lights 2: 17" tall also seems OK just bit short

View attachment 398021northern lights 3: 24-25" tall. grew about 10" in last week, tied her down a bit to try and spread light out over her a little better guess she liked it

northern lights 4: 24" tall. also took off in last week

 

[darkhaven8]

please all comments, criticisms or inquiries welcome