Help with my first grow - granddaddy purple

Willcol1 · November 15, 2021, 6:27pm

Day 24/41 Flower

Another update - slight problem though. Hopefully not too serious.

My tallest cola has been relentless and I left her for a few days. Came back to see it pressing against the roof of the grobo and generating condensation against the unit. Naturally that is bad as I know bud rot is a serious issue, so I’ve used some LST clips to buy me some more time.

However - I split/cracked the stem. I have taped up - should I be worried or concerned? In fairness I should have started LST much earlier, but this is my first time after all!

Willcol1 · November 15, 2021, 6:29pm

On the flip side she is looking and smelling fine canopy is a better balance now as well - hopefully some of the other buds will be able to catch up

rocketseeds · November 16, 2021, 2:50am

Goodluck! I hope you have a good production.

Gunk · November 16, 2021, 11:33pm

That branch will be fine. Just a hard dark spot when it heals. I did it too. When you squish you gotta twist turn it. Don’t do a direct fold. I know you know now. Trim big fan leaves and keep it away from the light as much as you can. Looks great

Willcol1 · November 18, 2021, 4:23pm

Thanks appreciate it!

Willcol1 · November 18, 2021, 4:24pm

Day 27/41 Flower

Todd.grobo · November 19, 2021, 11:50pm

Needs some more time than allotted currently in flower but looking healthy and happy

Willcol1 · November 20, 2021, 8:11pm

Update: Day 29/41 flower

Just spotted these small yellow leaves on one of the central colas.

I understand that yellowing leaves can be an early indication of bud rot.

Is this something I should be concerned about? I have a fan at the base pointing up circulating air.

Todd.grobo · November 20, 2021, 8:28pm

Yellowing can be many things. End of life signs. The whitening of leaves can be caused by the light. Seems cool in your unit for bud rot. If you are concerned open a ticket @ support@grobo.io

Overall looks healthy and could use a huge leaf trim but otherwise, nothing jumps out as a concern. Good job!

Willcol1 · November 20, 2021, 8:29pm

Ok yeah I mean humidity isn’t too bad. The below is the last week - does this look ok?

TheDogMan · November 20, 2021, 8:39pm

I have one too, never even look at it.

Todd.grobo · November 20, 2021, 8:39pm

Those are great readings. Root rot is not caused by humidity. Bud Rot is and usually because leaves are touching which means condensation is happening under them which you won’t see and eventually drips onto your bud. Root rot is caused by high temperatures in your reservoir. usually, once you hit 78 and onwards you slip into that zone. I would try to reduce humidity to 45-55 % for flowering personally.

Willcol1 · November 21, 2021, 12:33pm

I did a solid bit of defoliation today (a serious handful of leaves/plant) which should hopefully keep air circulating.

assume this looks okay now? I’m right in thinking that this should really be the last time I do this before harvest (apart from the odd leaf here/there).

DRaider · November 21, 2021, 1:50pm

Looks great. It should be your last major cut, but each plant 🪴 has it’s own plan. Yours may want to jump up another notch before settling into late flower . You may have to cut again to clear light and air paths ect…

You should also notice her water intake decrease during this time. Pay close attention to your environment. From this point on its like landing a plane. Each small part that is off contributes to huge changes on the ground. Not much time or energy to recover from mistakes. Looks delicious .

Willcol1 · November 21, 2021, 1:58pm

Thanks for the insights, appreciate it! Definitely going to watch her closely. Really need the buds to start fattening up now

Todd.grobo · November 21, 2021, 2:57pm

Much better @Willcol1
Light is the number 1 thing you can do to increase bud size and density. The only way to do that is to make sure the plant has lots of light! Good haircut.