McBud's Double D's, Dinafem Remo Chemo and Dutchpassion Jorges Diamonds #1

[McB]

You need to put a couple of emergency lights in there that stays on when the power goes off. The at least the light cycle is not interrupted.

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That's what I'm currently running. Not helping bulk up in the last 3 weeks. Considering a generator to keep some lights on and my lower yielding plants producing

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[SkunkPharm]

I gave up on shrogging my plants. Most of my plants are now flowering outside. Except for 2. I think it is the way to go.

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[McB]

Just now, SkunkPharm said:

I gave up on shrogging my plants. Most of my plants are now flowering outside. Except for 2. I think it is the way to go.

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lol, i reckon i'm a tad too far in for that, neighbours may notice 4 x monster plants waving in the wind at week 7.

luckily my yields should keep me sorted for a while. dont HAVE to grow again immediately , but i probably will anyway

[greenkush]

3 minutes ago, SkunkPharm said:

I gave up on shrogging my plants. Most of my plants are now flowering outside. Except for 2. I think it is the way to go.

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Yeah it would be great if we could just grow out doors, but like McB said, neighbors, light interrupting the dark cycles, it would actually most likely turn out a lot worse than the 2 hours of less light. Thankfully I have not been badly affected by the load shedding as my time slots are sorta odd in terms of that. So I lose about 2 hours at most during flower and 4 in veg.  However when they eventually stop 24/hour load shedding it would basically just be the 2 hour slot. That being said I'm pricing generators now and just seeing which one I should go for. I might just bite the bullet and get the 5.5kva, I work from home so I do need it in order to charge my laptop and stuff.

[SkunkPharm]

Lol I know what that is like not wanting to grow again immediately. It lasted about 2 weeks for me.

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[McB]

1 minute ago, greenkush said:

Yeah it would be great if we could just grow out doors, but like McB said, neighbors, light interrupting the dark cycles, it would actually most likely turn out a lot worse than the 2 hours of less light. Thankfully I have not been badly affected by the load shedding as my time slots are sorta odd in terms of that. So I lose about 2 hours at most during flower and 4 in veg.  However when they eventually stop 24/hour load shedding it would basically just be the 2 hour slot. That being said I'm pricing generators now and just seeing which one I should go for. I might just bite the bullet and get the 5.5kva, I work from home so I do need it in order to charge my laptop and stuff.

the 5.5 looks to be a happy medium, will run most of whats needed but cost wise i just cant do it.

looking at a 2kw to run a 400w digital(or two) , circulation fan and maybe basic entertainment in the house.

 full timed circuit pulls 6.9a, 2kw genny rated at 9.1a, getting rid of the mag 400w will cut that load in half(measured, not guessing, they are power hogs)

 so 2x400w's, a circulation fan and basic tv router laptop style of thing

 i thought my 6 to 6 schedule would miss most major disruptions, but this is just a whole new ballgame. week 7 and daytime temps are hitting 32 because of no ventilation, then i lose 4 hours best case of my cycle

[SkunkPharm]

Yeah it would be great if we could just grow out doors, but like McB said, neighbors, light interrupting the dark cycles, it would actually most likely turn out a lot worse than the 2 hours of less light. Thankfully I have not been badly affected by the load shedding as my time slots are sorta odd in terms of that. So I lose about 2 hours at most during flower and 4 in veg.  However when they eventually stop 24/hour load shedding it would basically just be the 2 hour slot. That being said I'm pricing generators now and just seeing which one I should go for. I might just bite the bullet and get the 5.5kva, I work from home so I do need it in order to charge my laptop and stuff.

I luckily have high walls and keep them small just for incase. My last plant only yielded 80gm. But it is so much more potent than the stuff I grew inside. I rate the sun for a light source.

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[McB]

3 minutes ago, SkunkPharm said:

I luckily have high walls and keep them small just for incase. My last plant only yielded 80gm. But it is so much more potent than the stuff I grew inside. I rate the sun for a light source.

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i do have some outdoor going, but really more of a set and forget setup. my major yield is indoor.

with 4 plants scrogged to roughly a square meter each(height and area) i would probably have to build a greenhouse around them.

nothing indicates lack of privacy like a bursting bladder, no housekeys and the realisation that nowhere in my yard can one take an emergency slash without alerting a toddler or its parents

[McB]

Almost there. Load shedding extended my cycle by nearly 2 weeks


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[Toby]

Looking good 

[McB]

It's a bit of a grind now. Schedule delayed as mentioned. Should be in drying by now. Anyway. It is what it is. Will check trichs on the 2 further along jd's and make a call later this week. Not much amber happening as yet

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[McB]

Chop chop motherfuckers
Harvested at last. Some white lemon up next

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[Stinger96]

Morning.

I am wondering about the drying. Is it personal preference to leave most leafs on or is there science behind it. Some trim before drying and some do it afterwards?

[McB]

Having recently dry trimmed a buddies plant I was blown away with how much better the trichomes hold up and terps are preserved. I defoliate most large fans but leave sugar leaves and smaller fans. Hang them in a dark cold tent and try my best to keep humidity low and Temps below 15 and stretch drying to 2 weeks or so. Sitting at 17 and 62' so puzzling over a quick humidity solution. Thinking a balance of fan heater and ac

 

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[McB]

Also so much easier trimming

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[Totemic]

3 minutes ago, McB said:

Having recently dry trimmed a buddies plant I was blown away with how much better the trichomes hold up and terps are preserved. I defoliate most large fans but leave sugar leaves and smaller fans. Hang them in a dark cold tent and try my best to keep humidity low and Temps below 15 and stretch drying to 2 weeks or so. Sitting at 17 and 62' so puzzling over a quick humidity solution. Thinking a balance of fan heater and ac

 

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Agreed. I dry and trim this way. Slower drying time. Buds take on a better shape, sugar leaves hang over the buds to protect the thrichs. And none of the terpenes evaporate through the hundreds of fresh cuts.

[420SA]

Dry trim definitely. I started off wet trimming bud. After trying dry trim for the first time I wouldn't dare wet trim again.

Dry trimming seems to be a standard with the big commercial growers in the states too

[Stinger96]

And your thoughts about bud washing? I've tried it after reading about it on this forum and it definitely made a positive diference in taste and effect but I can not help thinking that one screws around with the terps?

[McB]

Outdoor maybe. But indoor should be clean. If your grow was clean

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[SkunkPharm]

And your thoughts about bud washing? I've tried it after reading about it on this forum and it definitely made a positive diference in taste and effect but I can not help thinking that one screws around with the terps?

I have done bud washing once and my result was not the same as yours. It was not such a great idea on my part. For my outdoor I wash them off with water about 3 days prior to harvest.

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[Green Leaf Organics]

Hands down dry trim wins .Dark 11-13 degrees at 58-62% humidity for 14 days for ideal drying conditions , for me at least . You want your moisture content of you flowers to be around 10-12% for trimming and curing 

Edited April 16, 2019 by Green Leaf Organics

[McB]

Some potato camera Remo chemo pics.
Only got 120g off of her excluding minimal popcorn but it's primo.
So so good

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[Pat999]

McBud, it's looking amazing brother. 120g is alot of bud for me so that's really good. How does she burn??

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[McB]

McBud, it's looking amazing brother. 120g is alot of bud for me so that's really good. How does she burn??

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Thanks Pat. 120 isn't bad at all. But should have had more Remo in the tent. Currently being battling random weather so not entirely dry but she burns well so far. Long slow and cold dry really covers a lot of the curing from a chlorophyll perspective.
Chucked in some Integra 55' packets. Seem to be working well.
New trimming scissors were in order


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[Pat999]

LoL dude the trimmers are always needed. Mine is pretty old already about 2/3 years old but still works well. That bud looks really tastey, thinking I should come have a coffee with a smoke.

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