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So I am almost done with these. Cut the cola off the Pluto cut autoflower bu accident. Seeds look almost ready. Will leave the rest till next weekend. Then the work starts.

Quick update. Big tent doing it's thing. I grow happier the more flower I see. Smaller tent I have transplanted the ladies into the autopots. Going to top feed for about two weeks and then startup the reservoir. Organic Tent™ I have transplanted into the 20L fabric pots. I am going to feed just pH'd water for about a week and then begin the BioBizz schedule, although I am going to try less per dose and see what happens. I'd like to point out one of the OMG plants that is looking hellah keen. Don't you just love it when a new strain starts showing great health and potential so soon?

@Naughty.Psychonaut let the man do his thing from here. I know you're probably loading up a moerse rebuttal now but as you said before you've had this conversation a hundred times. We haven't even gotten a chance to see a grow diary or report yet. Let's look forward to that before going full nuclear.

Did you get as far as people using manure in organic farming and how it's fucking up the phosphorus in the soil in these large organic grows? He doesn't advocate for the use of either, he explains where he sees organics working, where people are fucking up organics on a mass scale that its doing just as much damage as synthetic nutrients and how organics can work, but it needs a more scientific approach. He mentions where he sees synthetic nutrients being used and how its useful in controlled metered environments or when instant change is needed to correct deficiencies in plants. It allows people to experiment with the different elements, for example, upping the sulphur individually to see the impact on terpene production. I shared the video more for informational purposes, you never know, someone new might land on this page from google and the video might be interesting for them, it wasn't specifically aimed at you. My guy, I really don't doubt your superior "GrowAwesomeness" or knowledge in anyway, I'm sure you know your shit, grow the best weed and there is probably a lot I could learn from you. I don't thinking anyone here, including myself is questioning that. However, could I ask you to stop being an Organic Elitist for just a second here and understand that maybe, just maybe someone like myself might find this shit interesting and would like to experiment with this? I'm not entirely sure why this is bothering you so much, I'm not against organic in anyway what-so-ever, in fact I rather enjoy it, it's like you completely ignored the fact that all my other grows, and future outdoor and greenhouse grows are organic with top feeding

Specimen X

Congrats on an beautifull result. Keep doing what makes you happy. In the orchid growing faternity, when growing a single plant in this manner to its max potential, it's called a "Specimen".

We all had our suspicions and the appear to have been right. Juicy Fields Cannabis Scam could burn South Africans as they put their hard earned cash into a weed inspired investment scheme. So you’ve heard all about The Green Rush and how billions are being made in the legal cannabis industry. But the idea of having to grow your own weed dispensary or starting a canna-centric business from the ground up seems like a lot of work on top of the funds that you would need to invest before seeing a cent of profit in return. Fortunately a company came a long that promised to do all of the hard work for you. Simply give them anything from a couple hundred to a million bucks or more and they would invest it for you. The investment would be used to fund international legal grows and cannabis businesses, while you simply sat back and watched you investment double in a year or less. This is what Juicy Fields offered all size of investors. Juicy Fields Cannabis Scam Burns South Africans

Loving the thread dude. Solid work.

I missed this entirely First im hearing of juicy fields.... Hectic though

Shot, when I checked them when you first mentioned them in the other thread they were all sold out. Glad they are back in stock now.

I have been frequenting the Cheeba cannabis college in Rivonia this last little while and from what I can see with regards to setting up a commercial cannabis facility, a nice target number to work with is about R50mil all inclusive from start to finish. Yikes. My father did accounting for a mushroom farm I think in the KZN area and they coin it big. You might not be disappointed keeping on the mushroom trail until you hit that R50mil.

I learnt my lesson early with crypto

True story. They saw it it for what it was and were smart enough to ignore the signs. Hard to have sympathy for the gullible or greedy.

Suckers born every second.

ah hahah sorry man so we still good I just know how this discussion goes from having it a million times before so I sometimes jump to conclusions, which is wrong of me, but trust me I don't mean to come across as offensive or anything but yeah stick around and show us how your grow shapes out, I am always excited about all weed things so even if I am not completely in support of what's happening I like to see and learn more from others

His point is the same thing you said, the plant can't tell the difference if it's synthetic or organic. so if Dr. Bruce claims there is no difference, then why lean away from organics if it's JUST AS GOOD AS SYNTHETICS? that's your argument, I am just using it against you. Like I said, there are sooooooo many benefits to growing with organics besides your end results (the weed you harvest) like it or not, if you endorse a product you support it. so, why support a product that is adds to the list of bad things we do? PLUS, there are BIG differences Dr. Bruce doesn't even get close to touching on. if you think I have to watch that video to get clued up on how natures works you in for a big surprise my guy. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331132826_The_Impact_of_Chemical_Fertilizers_on_our_Environment_and_Ecosystem https://www.420sa.co.za/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=27969 besides, if you can make the argument that the best weed you smoked was from synthetic grow, and I take your word for it cause your word is as good as mine, right? but my word is that the best weed I ever smoked was from organic grow. so what? that's not gona do anything to your judgement?

I think you should rather watch the interview before assuming that is what he says and having a counter argument.. He doesn't say that at all Huh what you mean? I gave a thumbs up? Ok, cool thanks

classic

I put the 4 leaf clover there as a little token of luck, and I meant it.

don't attach too much emotion here brother, that shits not gona get you anywhere

the ONLY BENEFIT that comes with using synthetics is mass production. (emphesis on the word BENEFIT) food farms upscaling to feed the masses however the world is over populated, so feeding the masses creates an even bigger problem.... so you're creating a problem by trying to solve a problem and it leaves the whole world with an even bigger problem? if, like Dr. Bruce stated, there is no difference in organics vs synthetics, perhaps it's cause he is too focussed on the fine detail to see the bigger picture. AND IF there is no difference, why support and promote the one with the more negative environmental impact and that encourages an even bigger global problem? do I need to go on???

Would love to send you the link.. but the site is funked.. can't login to my account. My sifts are round and fit into each other so you can do all in on shake (40cm diameter). System error. Please try again later. [SystemError]

I had to edit my post again, Figured I would give some more info.

you can see things from the plants perspective!? damn boooiii, then why you asking advice on the forum? we should all be learning from you! lol no I know what you mean, I guess it is what it is hey, like I said, let's see how long it takes you to realise the difference

Oh please don't get me wrong, I've been doing organic all the way up until now and I am by no means throwing it away. My entire outdoor and greenhouse grow this year will be organics without a doubt. For my indoor though, I want to give the synthetic nutrients a try. I'm obviously avoiding petroleum based or engineered nutrients because fuck that. Organic "additions" like Mycorrhizal fungi, Trichoderma, Bacillus Amyloliquefaciens, EM-1, CMC, BM, Humic & Fulvic Acid, bio-simulants and bio-boosters still apply and provide benefit when using synthetic nutrients. From the plants perspective, I'm not convinced it really cares whether or not an organic method broke down the nutrient or a chemical process broke it down, it just wants to absorb it. Sure you don't have the slow release of organic so it requires more input from the grower to manage this, but I'm keen to give it a try. I watched an interesting interview with a Dr. Bruce Bugbee from Utah university regarding "Organic vs Synthetic" and shares some interesting info - Youtube link here Interestingly, the best cannabis I have ever smoked in terms of taste and strength (not grown by me) was grown in a hydroponics system using only Nutrifeed from seed to harvest, nothing more, nothing less. I might fire up my 3rd tent and do a run with nutrifeed after my current plants have been harvested and dried.

silk screens, like the ones Mr. Canuk use. available local

you guys know about these? they got all the variations. https://peasysqueegee.com/?product_cat=screens&post_type=product&s=screen

hell yeah not enough gourmet mushrooms on the local shelves, thought I'd do something about that!!! had a quick meeting with Afriplex to discuss some R&D projects and ....... some other stuff ...... till I figure my path to setting up commercial cannabis facility this will be my little play area!

lol, oh stop it another cool thing about organics is the longer you're into it the cheaper and easier it becomes till the point where the only input to your grow is the cost of electricity. and as we all know, solar power is the only reasonable future for us here in SA so we should be thinking about that anyway, for the whole house not just the grow.

250.44g all trimmed.

My mans making moves!

Hate to admit it but I must acknowledge my slow turnaround to organics and fabric pots. Straight up had some of the best harvests just like that. @Naughty.Psychonaut is the hero we thought we didn't need.

Totally agreed. I think on a case-by-case basis it can really benefit some home growers. Me for example I like it because watering by hand after putting in nets and doing all the training can sometimes become really cumbersome because I can't really open up the tent all the way to reach the pots at the back corners easily. In this regard, the autopots really help. However if I could do the hand watering easily I would stick to fabric pots like I do in my Organic Tent™. I currently have autopots setup in a smaller 1.2x1.2 tent but I do think I will probably hit-up the fabric pots again in there after harvest.

HOW. THE. FAQ. This has to be some sort of record man, I am thoroughly impressed, not that that means much, but seriously well done man!!

Pic dump of what I recovered. My beloved Asus M1 Pro X00td fell in the pool and I lost everything, it was a sad day. Oh well, starting over. Slurricane x DreamQueen: Few macros from the new Xiaomi Note 10 Pro, unfortunately the macro camera is the best thing about it. Phone kinda sucks, don't get one:

Check out Hydroworks, they sell screens and bags. Think a set cost about R350-R500

Did any one ever find a place that makes screens? Looking for one.

Ok plants went outdoors to finish off. The probably have about 3 weeks left and we have been lucky with the weather. Still spraying STS on the lower branches of the CBD autoflowers but no luck yet with male flowers. Will continue though. Bobby’s Widow is a next level plant. Thick and rock hard flowers. The pretty one does not have much terps but the bushy one stinks of berries at this stage.

The pots one from Hydroponic.co.za. I think they were the rose pots. Not sure if they still have them bought them ages ago. I never water till I have run off. I will have to do a good kleen up once these seeds are ready. But yes will have to wipe down with water to neutralise pollen still in the tent.

Where you get your pots? ^^ How does the bottom look? I have to replace mine.. just watered the plants and was mostly cursing about the silly run off i have. With what do you spray your tent after pollination phase to kill all the male pollen still inside the tent?

The male got the clip this weekend. Both Bobby’s Widow plants I decided to continue with is pollinated. It is funny how you mind changes about plants as they mature. Favourites right now is the Skywalker Haze from Dutch Passion. But the Bobby can still come into play later on. It has by far the tightest bud structure. The Gorilla Cookies is by far the frostiest but smells like absolutely nothing as yet.

What date did you drop the seed?

Quattro Kush: Day 50 of flower.

SlurricaneXDreamQueen: Day 60 of flower. Slightly problematic grow, but always learning. Plus I don't think it would be as exciting if I didn't fear failure.

Hydrobizz sell screens but yeah you looking to DIY

Search google using "woven wire mesh", found the following, they are situated in Cape Town, no prices indicated https://www.ecotao.co.za/html/pricenylonmeshmicronscreen.html

I tried to find some and build my own, ended up getting bubble bags and now just use that when i have trim from harvests