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The only real benefit though of the autoflowering strains is for quick outdoor crops in certain clitmates. The fact you cant take cuts sucks because if you want to continue working with that strain then you must get more seeds. I got the roadrunner as a freebie pack and will be starting them outdoor in the spring, but dont expect much in yield from anything that goes from seed to harvest in 8 weeks
 
i got the road runner free aswell...

They have an awesome tail when you sprout them...

mine got about 2.5 cm long in three days before i put in the rockwool...

outta curiosity how tall do they get??
 
I think they're a waste of time, unless used outdoors in the UK summer to prevent mold at the end of the season.

edit: to explain what I mean, I mean there's virtually no need for them. You want a short plant, flip to 12/12 sooner.

Fuck these companies pissing in the genepool.

The reason they're so popular is because newbies are often attracted to them. They yield so poorly and the bud they produce is okay, but mediocre at best IMO. All thee experienced growers (both percy and commercial) wouldn't tuch these plants with a 10 foot barge pole. Like I said, their only benefit is that they can avoid the bad weather we get at the end of the season where it rains etc. giving us bud rot. However, there are some strains specifically bred for the weather in this country that are resistant to mould somewhat and finish sooner, so it doesn't have to be that much of a problem, especially if you take certain precautions and give them a bit of TLC. Personally I think the fact that some seed companies have cashed in on the demand from newbies is irresponsible, since introducing this genetics into the genepool does nobody any favours along the line in the future. IMO there is no need for these plants whatsoever.

This is my opinion, which I'm entitled to and many experienced growers do agree with me. That I am sure of.
 
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3 Lowryder #2's under 600w in a DWC bucket hydro setup for 2.5 months got 5 DRY ounces of primo smoke. 2 bonghits and you're done.

they got to about a meter tall, or slightly over.

it CAN be done.
 
Sega420 said:
3 Lowryder #2's under 600w in a DWC bucket hydro setup for 2.5 months got 5 DRY ounces of primo smoke. 2 bonghits and you're done.

they got to about a meter tall, or slightly over.

it CAN be done.
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Have you got any picks of the Lowryder Sega? That is one strain I have been following for quite some time now.
 
Here's a joke/non-serious grow. I got a freebie Reserva Prevada Kandy Kush fem seed so sowed it in a small fibre pot filled with 50/50 vermiculite/perlite. After it germinated I put it on a small pot filled with perlite and placed it on the edge of my tent So far it's grown really well and it looks like it will bear a decent amount of bud. I plan to keep it in a really small pot so it doesn't take up too much space. I reckon I'll still get decent amount despite this!

All I'm doing is watering it daily with a solution of formulex and Plant Magic root stim. As you can see it's a lovely shade of green and has leaned over to one side because of the way it grew as a young seedling, although th is shouldn't a problem. On the contrary, it's a bit like LST! =D

Growing doesn't have to be hard :)

Prelude, you might be suffering lockout, I think because you've been messing with the pH, but I could's be wrong. It's hard to say.
 
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i do not im afraid, was very low key, no "souveneir memories" leftover from it, ie no pictures on cameras, etc etc.

i dont do that stuff anymore. glad its over to be honest.
unless you're prepared to deal with the stresses - psychologically and financially - farming isnt a good idea.

i will say this though, the buds were sparkling, and it was a perfect strength (for me).
not too strong that it overwhelms you or sends you to sleep, not too weak that you need to smoke loads to get the desired effect.
2 bongs and you are *there* ;)

older smokers loved it, "its like the prime buds we had in the 70s, not too strong but not weak %) "
 
Artificial Emotion said:
^ firstly don't use 'swim', it offers no legal protection, especially when you've quoted 'friend' in quotation marks! ;)

I would have one HPS and one MH throughout from start to finish. Also, you don't need to have the seedlings under the CFL until 4 inches tall. Only use it for the first week after the seeds pop, especially since you're subsequently going to be using only a 400W MH.

Also, consider looking into an air cooled hood. I personally just use one 1kW light in a DR120 tent. I wouldn't bother using two personally. Only if I were growing commercially in a bigger space.

By the way, I really wouldn't worry about getting caught. The chances of you getting caught are next to nill. Just don't go admitting to growing hundreds of plants or posting photos of you with your face shown and your plants. Use common sense and you'll be fine, trust me.
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thanks for the reply, your information has been very helpful, yes well as you could ave imagined, swim is not my friend, he is someone that looks like me, talks like me and does everything i do.... heck it may as well say it is me.

i use two lights cause i spread the plants out quite wide, cutting the tops and letting 6 branches grow wide and then net it down, personal preferencebut this seems to fill more of the space construtively.
 
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Here's a joke/non-serious grow. I got a freebie Reserva Prevada Kandy Kush fem seed so sowed it in a small fibre pot filled with 50/50 vermiculite/perlite. After it germinated I put it on a small pot filled with perlite and placed it on the edge of my tent So far it's grown really well and it looks like it will bear a decent amount of bud. I plan to keep it in a really small pot so it doesn't take up too much space. I reckon I'll still get decent amount despite this!

All I'm doing is watering it daily with a solution of formulex and Plant Magic root stim. As you can see it's a lovely shade of green and has leaned over to one side because of the way it grew as a young seedling, although th is shouldn't a problem. On the contrary, it's a bit like LST! =D

Growing doesn't have to be hard :)

Prelude, you might be suffering lockout, I think because you've been messing with the pH, but I could's be wrong. It's hard to say.
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do you recomend root stimulator, i was browsing at the local hydro shop and seen it for a huge price, but all the owners there swore by it, is it product you can expect top results from even without root diseases
 
Humboldt Roots works great! Its highly active and you can really see the positive results during veg, after the 2nd week of 12/12, you stop using it
 
misteee said:
do you recomend root stimulator, i was browsing at the local hydro shop and seen it for a huge price, but all the owners there swore by it, is it product you can expect top results from even without root diseases
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Avoid the ones with a high price. Generally it's not true to say that you get more for paying very high prices. The cannabisness works differently and they love to rip you off.

I use Canadian Xpress Regen-a-root since it's cheap and works more effectively than most other brands. It's also available where you live so you'll be able to get it.

I've seen it tested against other brands and I have yet to see it beaten. It's even better than rhizotonic.

However, having said that, I recommend you don't buy a root stim just yet. Get a few grows on your belt and once you're confident, then try a root stim. Look at the problems some of the people in this thread have been having. You'll have enough to worry about without introducing a root stim.
 
Any of you guys heard of the joke of a nutrient called 'Kushie Kush'? These wankers at Advanced Nutrients are conning people into buying a nutrient supposedly designed for specifically for Kush =D I think that's just taking the piss! Yet another attempt by Advanced Nutrients designed to part the ignorant from their cash! I think unscrupulous nutrient/additive manufacturers like this should be boycotted personally. Say no to Advanced Nutrients!!

Gardener's delight is probably the most popular tomato variety. However, when was the last time you saw a nutrient on the shelves of your local nursery/garden centre designed for GD tomatoes? You haven't, because it would be pointless. Likewise, Advanced Nutrients are unscrupulous clowns that will do anything for their bottom line, at your expense.
 
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I agree, some of it is very gimmicky..if u take a look at a feeding chart, it has you using way more than u really need...WHY? Because then your bottles won't last as long and you will be buying more sooner. Less is more!!! I'm finding that out now...conservative feedings, proper temps, clean water and a good flush..the sour diesel tastes soooo fucking good..potent as fuck too!
 
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^ Their whole philosophy is out of wack. They seem to think that higher dosages mean more bud, but as we all know, that's a false economy. Higher dosages do not give you a higher yield, unless you're correcting a nutrient deficiency.

Do you smoke with tobacco? Or pure? I ask because I've been told people who smoke with tobacco are unable to differentiate between organic and non-organic weed and I was wondering if you've ever noticed a difference? Personally the weed I smoke is so potent and because I'm such a lightweight, the amount I need to smoke is so small the flavour doesn't really matter that much. The high is more important for me, as long as it's not awful/harsh and hasn't been cured.
 
When things are done correctly it all comes together..the high is very important, but taste cannot be overlooked, for me, nothing beats a nice clear stone and flavor that just explodes your taste buds and sticks to your palette, followed by a smooth exhale :)....

EDIT--To answer your question..No, I don't mix in tobacco, but I do smoke cigs...I like packing pure fresh buds in my bubbler or bowl, but when there is an abundance, I roll nice J's.
 
Artificial Emotion said:
I think they're a waste of time, unless used outdoors in the UK summer to prevent mold at the end of the season.

edit: to explain what I mean, I mean there's virtually no need for them. You want a short plant, flip to 12/12 sooner.

Fuck these companies pissing in the genepool.

The reason they're so popular is because newbies are often attracted to them. They yield so poorly and the bud they produce is okay, but mediocre at best IMO. All thee experienced growers (both percy and commercial) wouldn't tuch these plants with a 10 foot barge pole. Like I said, their only benefit is that they can avoid the bad weather we get at the end of the season where it rains etc. giving us bud rot. However, there are some strains specifically bred for the weather in this country that are resistant to mould somewhat and finish sooner, so it doesn't have to be that much of a problem, especially if you take certain precautions and give them a bit of TLC. Personally I think the fact that some seed companies have cashed in on the demand from newbies is irresponsible, since introducing this genetics into the genepool does nobody any favours along the line in the future. IMO there is no need for these plants whatsoever.

This is my opinion, which I'm entitled to and many experienced growers do agree with me. That I am sure of.
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A friend of mine cross pollinated some autoflowering plants with a strain he'd developed in a green house in NE england, grown in the same greenhouse the results were pretty impressive - ie buds the size of your arm before the summer had even ended. OK they weren't as strong as some indoor varieties but the smoke defo hit the spot!
 
Artificial Emotion said:
Avoid the ones with a high price. Generally it's not true to say that you get more for paying very high prices. The cannabisness works differently and they love to rip you off.

I use Canadian Xpress Regen-a-root since it's cheap and works more effectively than most other brands. It's also available where you live so you'll be able to get it.

I've seen it tested against other brands and I have yet to see it beaten. It's even better than rhizotonic.

However, having said that, I recommend you don't buy a root stim just yet. Get a few grows on your belt and once you're confident, then try a root stim. Look at the problems some of the people in this thread have been having. You'll have enough to worry about without introducing a root stim.
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yeah i have had two sucessful grows in a very basic cupboard setup starting from clones, how ever i wana start from seed and take this one a little more serious.
i have a good understanding on Ph, EC, ferts but wondered if i should give the root accelerator a go.
ill prob give it a miss due to the refurbishment of my grow box )
thanks for the info,

another thing, way outa my leauge, and very expensive, i know the internet is full of information, but C02 injection.... great, i know it is essential for a plants life and produces top yields etc etc.... but i have read up on these powdered c02 enrichment products.... id assume you woud add water etc, i have also heard of people doing this via the yeast/water/sugar method, im not so fond of that but just wondering if you guys have heard of have experience of using powdered c02 enrichment in particular the product exactly spelt, ' c02 enricha'
 
^ The problem with those products is CO2 output is wildly out of control and is not regulated in any way. CO2 levels need to be kept within a narrow range of 1200-1500ppm. Sustaining these levels just isn't possible without conventional CO2 enrichment. People don't realise it but improving your extraction will improve CO2 levels since plants take up CO2 from the atmosphere rapidly. This is why without extraction your plants will either die or will be severely stunted. So, for your specific room and light size, get a decent extraction system and you'll improve CO2 levels and get much better growth.

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chronic bubonic. The weed may have been satisfactory to you, but that's besides the point really. There's no need for ruderalis genetics. There's no need for any of the attributes offered by autoflowering cannabis. I just don't see the point really. I'll take normal weed any day, thanks.

I've not seen anything to convince me growing autoflowering cannabis is worth growing. Personally I think it's a waste of time. Granted, I've never grown any, but to be honest I have no intention of doing so anyway given what I already know about these strains. Like I've said before if you missed it, they may have a place outdoors (growing in a greenhouse I class as outdoors). However, indoors is completely different.
 
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I don't know much about the auto-flowering strains, but in an issue of High Times, the centerfold, or whatever, featured a room full of Lowryder X AK47 by Jorge Cervantes (sp), this shit looked quite impressive (massive colas) and germination to harvest in like 70 days is crazy. However, looks mean nothing..without smoking it, one has no idea of the flavor or potency, but it was interesting.
 
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