09.04.2024
Continue into week 5
Update 3.7 firmware on Trimester Tent-X
Replaced all filters in the system and cleaned them.
Mixed a new batch with the following components:
56ml AN Connoisseur Bloom A+B
3.5g Big Bud Powder
Total volume: 34 liters
Electrical Conductivity (EC): 1.30
No silica for this week
Target EC for this week: 1.2-1.3. Adjustments will be based on plant observations.
Performed one long misting session (3 minutes).
Removed a few leaves from all plants, specifically the larger fan leaves from the middle of each plant.
Environmental Conditions:
Humidity and temperatures getting higher outside, dehumidifier get job donne
Observations:
Purple Lemonade: Tall plants, lots off expectation on this girls. Start to get purple shades on leaves and buds
Lighting Parameters: PAR Map: Maximum PPFD is 950, minimum PPFD is 650.
Need to adjust light power to new temperatures conditions
VPD: Ranges from -1.2 to -1.3.
Daytime Temperature (DT): 24-26ยฐC.
Nighttime Temperature (NT): 20-21ยฐC.
Leaf Temperature: 22-23ยฐC.
Light Distance: 45-55 cm from the plants.
CO2 Levels: 700+ ppm.
HLG Scorpion Diablo: Set at 60%, positioned at a 45-55 cm distance.
Misting Schedule: Increased waith time by 5min in day and night time
Daytime: ON for 60 seconds, followed by 25 minutes OFF.
Nighttime: OFF for 60 seconds, followed by 35 minutes OFF.
Nutrient Tank (NT):
pH: Maintained between 5.90 and 6.10.
EC: 1.30.
Temperature: 20-21ยฐC
11.04.2024
Mixed a 30-liter solution with 1.8ml AN Connoisseur AB + 0.2g Big Bud per liter. The liquid temperature is 19.8ยฐC.
Replaced all filters in the system and cleaned them
The strong aroma becomes noticeable when you enter the box. Itโs quite an intriguing scent.
The external temperature remains high these days. Itโs unfortunate that during the past few weeks, especially the entire last week, I couldnโt use a stronger light levels due to the temperature.
I hope, as per the forecast, that it will cool down a bit during the upcoming week. Maybe then I can give the ladies a little relief before harvest, even though I didnโt have the opportunity to do so in the last three weeks of flowering.
The ladies are looking fantastic. Purple Lemonade is becoming my favoriteโbig plants, beautiful fragrance, and the buds are thickening impressively. Iโm loving this bud team.
The fragrance from all the ladies is truly delightful! ๐ฑ๐ธ
Lighting Parameters: PAR Map: Maximum PPFD is 900, minimum PPFD is 650.
VPD: Ranges from -1.2 to -1.3.
Daytime Temperature (DT): 24-26ยฐC.
Nighttime Temperature (NT): 20-21ยฐC.
Leaf Temperature: 22-23ยฐC.
Light Distance: 45-55 cm from the plants.
CO2 Levels: 700+ ppm.
HLG Scorpion Diablo: Set at 60%, positioned at a 45-55 cm distance.
Misting Schedule: Increased waith time by 5min in day and night time
Daytime: ON for 60 seconds, followed by 25 minutes OFF.
Nighttime: OFF for 60 seconds, followed by 35 minutes OFF.
Nutrient Tank (NT):
pH: Maintained between 5.90 and 6.20.
EC: 1.20.
Temperature: 20-21ยฐC
4.04.2024
Today, I replaced all the filters after 3 days. Initially, after filling the reservoir with the new nutrient solution, within a few hours, all the organic material accumulates on the filters.
I believe itโs an excellent procedure to let the pump recirculate the solution continuously for two hours right after filling it and then clean the filters. Under high pressure, organic materials like kelp will likely be removed during this interval.
As for HPA, it seems thereโs no other choice. For the next cultivation, Iโll try nutrients in the form of dry powderโeither advanced nutrients or the Atina PRO line.
These days, while the temperatures are unusually high for this time of year, Iโm adding chilled liquid to the tank multiple times a day. Unfortunately, itโs the only way to maintain the room at sustainable temperatures.
The liquid cooler, whenever activated, further raises the temperature in the main room where the grow box is located.
Starting next week, temperatures should normalize, and I hope to finish this cultivation as it should be!
The ladies are looking greatโkeep it up!
The pH of the solution has started to drop, sometimes reaching as low as 5.5 by the end of the day. I wonโt make any adjustments until the next refill.
The EC values are hovering around 1.2EC. I think this is currently the right balance, with no significant fluctuations in electrical conductivity.
The light intensity remains unchanged.
This week, Iโve increased the misting interval, setting it to 70 seconds of open time while keeping the closed time the same. ๐ฑ๐ฟ
Lighting Parameters: PAR Map: Maximum PPFD is 900, minimum PPFD is 650.
VPD: Ranges from -1.2 to -1.3.
Daytime Temperature (DT): 24-25ยฐC.
Nighttime Temperature (NT): 20-21ยฐC.
Leaf Temperature: 22-23ยฐC.
Light Distance: 45-55 cm from the plants.
CO2 Levels: 700+ ppm.
HLG Scorpion Diablo: Set at 60%, positioned at a 45-55 cm distance.
Misting Schedule: Increased mistingh time by 10s in day and night time
Daytime: ON for 70 seconds, followed by 25 minutes OFF.
Nighttime: OFF for 70 seconds, followed by 35 minutes OFF.
Nutrient Tank (NT):
pH: Maintained between 5.5 and 5.85
EC: 1.20.
Temperature: 20-21ยฐC
Week 6 off Flowering in Summary
120 litter off RO water,
240ml+240ml AN connoisseur A+B, 18g Big Bud Powder, 30ml Growth Technology Liquid Silica
60kW electricity in total for light, Pumps and AC Infinity Fans. 52kW for Light + 3kW Dehumidification + AC Infinity ventilation
Week start @ 1.21EC, nutrient strength., keep strength @ 1.20 till the end of the week
Purple Lemonade is slowerst in finishing. Think its going to be a big yealder , all three girls. So far they look like same cultivars, big colas
PH was stabile and move from 5.90 min to 6.2 max. From end off the week PH is start to dropping
Light distance for this week - 50-55cm from tallest top , PPFD levels around 900 in center, trough whole week. Lowest reading 680 @ corner
Temperature are from 23c at start off day to 26c max at some points. AC Infinity T6 extracting fan program in AUTO to kick in @ 26c
Night temps around 21-23c, dehumidifier work less this week. Outside humidity is generaly low
Defoliate girls on lastt day off this week, lots off foliage is removed
After defoliation humidity drop immediately in box. No need for dehumidifier in next days
Day RH is moved from 45% to 55% max, at night times drop to 45-48%
Next week outside temperatures going down a bit . This week we have a summer temperatures already in april!
Continue in next week, lowering temperatures, EC strength and humidity
Lighting Parameters: PAR Map: Maximum PPFD is 900, minimum PPFD is 650.
VPD: Ranges from -1.2 to -1.3.
Daytime Temperature (DT): 24-25ยฐC.
Nighttime Temperature (NT): 20-21ยฐC.
Leaf Temperature: 22-23ยฐC.
Light Distance: 45-55 cm from the plants.
CO2 Levels: 700+ ppm.
HLG Scorpion Diablo: Set at 60%, positioned at a 45-55 cm distance.
Misting Schedule: Increased mistingh time by 10s in day and night time
Daytime: ON for 70 seconds, followed by 25 minutes OFF.
Nighttime: OFF for 70 seconds, followed by 35 minutes OFF.
Nutrient Tank (NT):
pH: Maintained between 5.8 and 6.1
EC: 1.20.
Temperature: 20-21ยฐC
Very nice! Looking great! & WOW what a hectic set up you have there, it's AWESOME! Can only imagine the yields you will get with it & all that wattage! & Not to mention your scroging as well witch should add another 30% to 40% increase. Great genetics with Fast Buds FF, I'm currently growing a few of the same strains, but unfortunately didn't have to much luck germinating wedding cheesecake, although I did have 1 started but she died ( mostly my own fault). I'm currently growing the rest of the FF line up & have grown Tropicana Cookies a few times before & let me tell you, you are in for quite a treat my friend! Super dank, resinous & most potent strain I've grown & also smoked for as long as I can remember! She produces very dense, sticky , smelly buds! Of the 2 phenotypes I've grown, 1 had nice big buds & the other were maybe half the size but the quality of both were very similar, 100%. Much love for the rest of your grow.๐ & Also what are your thoughts on the AC Infinity T6 Automated extraction fan system? As I have been interested in getting one to keep my temps & RH at a more consistent level.
@HIAZ_urbanbudfarmer,
T6 is great, powerful for bigger tents, its great when combine with controller 69 pro, WIFI connection for creating automation tasks. Nothing to complain, quiet, powerful, small power consumption, automated, all in all stellar product really. You can program it with automation without 69pro controller, just you don't have smart app for tracking...
@HIAZ_urbanbudfarmer,
Thanks for comments! Tropicana is also my favorite in this grow, can wait to try it! All FF strains that i grow right now are awesopme and fast growing plants.