Serpent’s Return Of The Autos Featuring...

[Serpent]

.:| Serpents Sweet Seeds Competition Diary 2011/2012 – Part II |:.

Before I start I’d once again like to say a massive thank you to Tommy & Sweet Seeds for sending out these new 3rd Generation Auto strains for us to try, and of course the fine folk who run UK420 for allowing this to happen.

With 6 strains to choose from, it was a difficult choice to pick which we were gonna crack as they all sound lovely, although from the start, the Sweet Special Auto was always a must, but we finally settled on:

• 2x Sweet Special Auto
  
• 2x Mohan Ram Auto
  
• 1x + Speed Auto
  

I can’t tell you how excited I was to get this going and here’s the breeders info on the new strains:

.:| Sweet Special Auto |:.

LOT: 602 – 17 Oct 2011

The Hog x Grapefruit x Cream Caramel Auto

Autoflowering 3rd generation. Polihíbrido result of multiple crossings between elite Grapefruit clone, a clone elite Hog, and a selected strain of Cream Caramel Auto. In this range we have explored a gene found in a very special range of aromas and flavors, so far unheard of in autoflowering varieties, sweet and pleasant aromas of candy or jelly type.

Produces large buds covered with abundant trichomes crystalline.

100% Autoflowering

Indoor Yield: 400-550 g / m2

Outdoor Yield: 35-175 g / plant~

Harvest Interior / Exterior: 8 weeks from germination

Height: 60 - 100cm

.:| Mohan Ram Auto |:.

LOT: 90 – 09 Sept 2011

Sweet Afgani Delicious Auto X White Widow Auto

Autoflowering 3rd generation. Hybrid between a selected strain of White Widow automatic R & D department of Sweet Seeds and a selected strain of Sweet Afgani Delicious Auto.

Autoflowering great hybrid vigor and ease of cultivation, producing thick aromatic buds covered resin strong and lasting effect. The aroma of this variety is delicious, very fruity, fresh and floral with a sweet musk background.

100% Autoflowering

Indoor Yield: 425 - 550 g / m2

Outdoor Yield: 40-180 g / plant

Harvest Interior / Exterior: 8 weeks from germination

Height: 50 - 100cm

.:| + Speed Auto |:.

LOT: 809 – 08 Oct 2011

Speed Devil #2 X Critical Mass Auto

3rd Generation Autoflowering. This hybrid is the result of a cross between a Critical Mass auto from the R & D department of Sweet Seeds, selected for its fast flowering characteristic and for the pleasant and intense aroma, and a Speed Devil #2 selected for a very fast flowering period.

+ Speed is an autoflowering variety developed in the search for a very fast flowering genetic, being ready to harvest only 7 weeks after germination. Produces thick buds loaded with aromatic resin. Sweet and fruity aromas with hints of yeast and cheese.

Autoflowering: 100%

Production Indoor: 350-500 g/m2

Production Outdoor: 30-150 g/plant

Indoor/Outdoor Harvest: 7 weeks from germination.

Height: 50 - 90cm

.:| Grow Info |:.

The setup is identical to my previous grows, but to make this diary complete I’ll be using the following:

.:| Vegging – MicroBox |:.

• Mylar Lined PC case
  
• 3x 23w CFL’s
  
• PC Fans for intake/exhaust
  

.:| Flowering - Tent |:.

• DR60 60x60x140
  
• 250w Dual Spec HPS & Euro Reflector
  
• 4” Ruck Fan & Rhino Carbon Filter
  

Yeah I'm sorry, it's the same photo from my current grow with the filthy CF cover

.:| Pot Sizes |:.

• Round 3” (72.6mm) pots for first 10-14 days
  
• Square 6.5 Litre final pots
  

.:| Soil, Nutes & Beneficials |:.

• Plant Magic Soil Supreme
  
• Plant Magic Oldtimer Grow/Bloom
  
• Plant Magic Bio-Silicon
  
• Plant Magic Granules at potting up
  

.:| The Grand Plan |:.

This time I won’t be using the paper towel method, instead all 5 seeds will be put into a glass of water for around 12 hours, then put into their 1st 3” pots, covered with clingfilm to help get humidity up and placed in my microbox under 24 hour light. I’ve also added a reptile heat pad to help take the chill out, I’ve no idea if this will work, but we’ll soon see as I don’t want a repeat of my previous germination attempt!

Then at around 10 - 14 days, depending on growth, they’ll be potted up to their final 6.5 Litre pots, along with a good sprinkling of PM Granules then put into the tent under a 250w HPS and the light switched to 18/6 which they’ll stay on until harvest.

.:| Germination |:.

On the afternoon of Tues 17th January 2012 I put all 5 seeds into glasses of room temperature water to soak, I only wanted to leave them about 12 hours, but it ended up being closer to 18 and here’s some pics before they were submerged.

On the morning of Weds 18th January 2012 I put all 5 seeds into their first 3” round pots filled with pre-wetted PM Soil, I then covered them with clingflim and placed them into my microbox sat on top of the heat mat with no light on, at this point, only the Sweet Specials were showing slight signs of starting to crack, but it’s only early days yet, and here’s a pic of them sat in the microbox on a nice and warm heat mat.

Day 1 to follow >>>>

[chemist]

nice setup mate i chose 2 of them strains so this will be interesting for me and i use the same food and stuff best of luck with them

C

[ukblazer]

Good luck mate

[Serpent]

.:| Day #1 – 24 Hour Lights |:.

On the morning of Fri 20th January 2012 I checked on the girls and 4 out of 5 were now poking their heads above the soil which definitely made me smile considering the problems I’ve been having so the lights got switched on will stay on for 24 hours for the next week or so. There was just Mohan Ram #2 that hadn’t cracked but for the moment, I can live with that, hopefully she’ll germ and catch up but I’m not going to lose any sleep if she doesn’t and here’s some photos which we’ll call Day #1.

Day 2 to follow >>>>

[Sawney Bean]

Nice close up shots man, nice wee intro too!

Good luck

[Serpent]

.:| Day #2 – 24 Hour Lights |:.

It’s now Sat 21st January 2012 which is Day 2.

The 4 girls which germinated have now shed their little shells, albeit with a little help from me and are now starting to reach for the light so on this 2nd day, all is going well although still no sign of MR #2, I’ve not given up hope just yet, but if she does crack, it’ll be a bonus. Out of the 4, the + Speed is certainly living up to it’s name and in only 2 days is taller and a touch more advanced than the other 3.

No temp or RH reports as my thermometer is in the tent and there’s not a great deal else to add, so here’s some pics of this girls from today.

Day 3 to follow >>>>

[Serpent]

.:| Day #3 – 24 Hour Lights |:.

It’s now Sun 22nd January 2012 which is Day 3.

All 4 girls are continue to grow like wild fire at the moment, and height wise SS #1 has taken the lead, still no sign of Mohan Ram #2 yet but I still have faith, MR #1 is also the smallest of the 4 so they might be slow starters. As you can probably tell by the pics below, I’ve cut some straws up and placed them round the stem to help give them some stability.

Feed wise is just water which has been allowed to stand to get it to room temperature which at the moment is administered through a spray bottle, nowt else to report at this early stage so here’s the first summary with the heights of the plants taken from the top of the pot.

.:| Feeding |:.

• Nutes: None
  
• Beneficials: None
  
• Volume Of Feed: Several Sprays until soil is moist
  
• Frequency Of Feed: 2-3 times a day
  

.:| Plant Heights From Top Of Pot |:.

• Sweet Special Auto #1: 4cm
  
• Sweet Special Auto #2: 3cm
  
• Mohan Ram Auto #1: 2cm
  
• + Speed Auto: 3cm

Now here’s some pics from earlier today…

Phew, glad that's over, thanks for stopping by and keep it green

Edited January 22, 2012 by Serpent

[Amnesia]

Nice start to the new 3rd Generation Auto's diary Serpent, i'm looking forward to this one as you are just in front of me. My diary will also be up and running in the coming days.

Congratulations on the four coming through and i'm sure the last one is not far behind.

I'm glad you are in ahead of me as i may need some help along the way because this will only be my second grow with auto's and i know you always do a good job with them.

All the best.

[Budelaire]

Good stuff Serps.

[Hiphip]

Lovely start mate. Good luck with these new ones. Sweet Special sound amazing.

Cheers

[AstroNut]

Lovely pics as usual Serpent!!

Will be nice to see 1. how these new strains deliver (and no doubt they will) 2. How they smoke compared to previous Autos...

ATB Mate and hope you don't mind me grabbing a beanbag for the grow ;o)

Astro

[Captain Hindsight]

Will be following this with great interest. Best of luck Serpent although I'm sure you've got it on lock.

[Godspeed]

Brilliant start serpent, excellent quality on them shots!

Edited January 22, 2012 by Godspeed

[Atomic Haze]

Hey Serpent off to a flying start!

I shall be cracking some auto's for the first time very soon and have the same as you apart from the speed + as I opted for Green poison.

Will keep popping in.

All the best.

[Guest ronnietherocket]

So these sweet seeds 3rd gen are gunna be released when exactly? any date been given?