Milk and Qookies // Night Owl // RDWC

Weekly Summary: Everything was going great at start of week. Just after I topped MQ3 for second time on day 22, a sequence of events happened. Later in the day after topping MQ3, I rushed through a water change due to time constraints and I didn't notice the PH of the RO was abnormally high until I was flushing system. Then the next day came, and I split the main stalk on MQ3 tighten tie downs; gave it some first aid. Then the next day the signs of PH fluctuations from water change revealed on leaves, suspected nutrient lockout due to pushing ppms and water staying same level. To add to the situation, ph was dropping, not rising like previous weeks. MQ3 was more affected than MQ4. I corrected quickly by reducing ppms and didn't worry about the ph dropping from 5.8 to 5.2 because I'm using PH perfect and allegedly it has a safety net built in for ph range from 4 to 8 to allow plants to uptake as if it were 5.6. Plants recovered and thrived the rest of the week. Lots of time spent on LST on MQ4. MQ4 showed pistils early in week, MQ3 hasn't shown any signs of preflower yet, thankfully. --------------------------------------- April 10 (Day 27) --------------------------------------- Tent: 78-80F (Day) / 68-70F (Night) Rh: 68% (Day) / 54% (Night) Water Temp: 67F-70F PH: 6.1/6.0 PPM: 780 / 900 Leaf Temp: 80f Started the morning by topping MQ3 for the last time. Cut above the first node on each branch at the 3rd node. Evening: Water change! Flushed with RO for 30 min. Was in a rush due to other commitments. RO PH was over 8.0 so I went ahead and refilled and dosed with nutrients - which is weird it was so high. * Will mix Silicate for next water change - didn't have time. 125ml a+b 20ml orca 20ml calmag 10ml z9 = 900ppm --------------------------------------- April 11 (Day 28) --------------------------------------- Tent: 78-80F (Day) / 68-70F (Night) Rh: 68% (Day) / 54% (Night) Water Temp: 68F-71F PH: 5.7/5.6 PPM: 900/900 Leaf Temp: 80f LST on MQ3 for half of new bud sites. Will wait for others to grow out to train them. Heavy LST on MQ4. Thought I’d dig the 3m command clips on the buckets, but they come loose easy. I was hoping to avoid bolts in lids but I think i’m going to go that route next time - stainless eyehooks. MQ3 recovered quickly - already sprouting fresh growth at the four budsites. Stalks are getting thick now. Leaves on both plants got wrinkly and leather-like with minor spotting on lower, older leaves. I was in a hurry yesterday and didn't notice the 30 minute pure RO flush was a ph of 8.0 but last time it was a 6.7. If I do nothing and they recover on their own, I’ll expect it was the ph on the RO flush. I’m going to change the process for my water changes so they don’t get shocked. Raised light from 23” to 24” just in case because it’s the only change I've made to the environment in recent days. --------------------------------------- April 12 (Day 29) --------------------------------------- Tent: 78-80F (Day) / 68-70F (Night) Rh: 68% (Day) / 54% (Night) Water Temp: 68F-71F PH: 5.6/5.6 PPM: 910/910 Leaf Temp: 79f Added LST to MQ3 for last two bud sites. Adjusted some LST on MQ4 When adjusting LST on MQ4, i’m spotting the first pistil on MQ4. Almost a week earlier than my last MQ. She’ll be stretching soon. No Pistils seen on MQ3 (thankful). Added 10ml of Orca Added 10ml of Z9 pt 1 and pt2 Add A+B 10ml --------------------------------------- April 13 (Day 30) --------------------------------------- Tent: 78-80F (Day) / 68-70F (Night) Rh: 68% (Day) / 54% (Night) Water Temp: 67F-70F PH: 5.6/5.6 PPM: 910/590 Leaf Temp: 80f So great day until I adjusted the LST on MQ3 and the main stalk split at the base node. I didn't think I put too much pressure, but apparently, I did. Stupid 3m command clips came loose again. #M command clips suck for buckets, don't use them ever again. Spread some honey on the wound. Patched it up with tape, and then used rubber bands to keep the stalk closed to heal. I’ve split stalks before, so I know it’ll bounce back. I just didn't need any more stress on her. --------------------------------------- April 14 (Day 31) --------------------------------------- Tent: 78-80F (Day) / 68-70F (Night) Rh: 69% (Day) / 48% (Night) Water Temp: 66F-69F PH: 5.6/5.5 PPM: 590/580 Leaf Temp: 78f PH is down to 5.4 now. Last change it was consistency climbing. Probably roots zone driving it down now. Voted for a water change to reduce the PPM. I pushed them too hard thinking they were eating and drinking at same rate. This time, I did not flush with RO water, just mixed the nutrients in flexitank and pumped into system. 60ml of silica - mixed very well - let waterfall run in flexitank for about an hour. 110ml A+B 20ml of Orca 10ml of Z9 20ml of calmag Mixed all by hand very well with wooden spoon and a waterfall for several hours in the flexitank, stirring several times. Final Values: PH: 5.8 PPM: 500 Once in the system, PH went to 5.7 within a few hours, and PPM went to 590 from leftover nutrient residue. Planning on doing a pre-flower system scrub and flush soon. Just a bit of buildup on airstones and bottom of buckets but not too bad. --------------------------------------- April 15 (Day 32) --------------------------------------- Tent: 78-80F (Day) / 68-70F (Night) Rh: 69% (Day) / 48% (Night) Water Temp: 66F-69F PH: 5.5/5.4 PPM: 580/570 Leaf Temp: 78f PH dropped to 5.4. PPM dropped from 580 to 570. LST and Defol on MQ4 PH dropping again. Down to 5.6 now and 5.5 in later part of the day. Lifted pots for the first time to have a better look at roots. Roots have exploded in the last two days but I’ve got some dark staining on the roots. I suspect nutrient stain. Roots smell like fresh greens. Crispy too. MQ3 is still a little stressed but it is growing and leaves are all perked up like they are on steroids late in the day. MQ4 is looking good and healthy. LST and Def 1-2 times a day. Will watch the PH. Added 20ml of Orca Added 12ml of Z9 Part 1 + Part 2 --------------------------------------- April 16 (Day 33) --------------------------------------- Tent: 78-80F (Day) / 68-70F (Night) Rh: 69% (Day) / 48% (Night) Water Temp: 66F-69F PH: 5.4/5.3 PPM: 570/560 Leaf Temp: 79f PH dropped to 5.3 PPM dropped from 570 to 560. LST and defoliation on MQ4 Otherwise, let them grow. Added some rubberband tethers to MQ3 for a gentle approach. Only tied down one side for now. Need to be gentle while it heals but i need the structure in place before she stretches. It was a tough week for them, totally my fault. They are definitely showing they are back on track and they recovered quickly.