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Iโm a made man now. Gotta put in a lil bit more effort out of obligation and respect to my new Martian family, theyโve made me an offer I canโt refuse so here we go. Thank you MARS Hydro ๐๐ป๐๐ป Letโs grow some ๐ฅ that is out of this world.
Iโve been using Photone app for a lil over a year (iPhone, LED Full Spec with paper diffuser as per instructions), this has worked for me (so far). Itโs probably not 100% accurate and I have nothing to compare but this is what I got (for now). Better than nothing and probably does a better job than my eyes ๐ง....canโt wait to see the numbers this bad boy produces once I finish my time in trim jail and clear out my tent. I hear the SP3000 is a 2x4 killer ๐ช
Hereโs what I got so far this run...
San Bacio Gelato (first time growing):
โข Bacio Gelato x 3 Kings BHB
โข Flowering Time: 60-67 days (~9wks)
โข Total THC: 20-25%
Apex (3rd time from seed):
โข Lilac Diesel 10 x Mandarin Cookies
โข Flowering Time: 9 Weeks
โข Total Cannabinoids: 30%
โข CBD: 1-2% / CBG: 1-2%
3 x T5 LEDs (Sunblaster 24โ)
Sprouted with 1.
2 = 7500 lux @ 4โ
3 = 9500 lux @ 4โ
Water source is city tap and filtered through BoogieBlue Plus coming out at 7-7.5ph, 100ppm. Iโm using a Bluelab ph pen and Truncheon, I calibrate the ph pen every two weeks and clean and calibrate the Truncheon after each grow.
Aug 10 โข 12hr seed soak then ~18hr paper towel
Aug 12 โข into peat pellets/soil and biodegradable 10โ pots.
Aug 13 โข cotyledon appear aww so cute ๐ฑ
Aug 23 โข theyโre growing fast! Plugged directly into 1 gallon fabric pots. Generously sprinkled potting hole with VAM and OneShot. Dunno what transplant shock is, never experienced it :P Top dressed with GreenGro Defense (organic pest repellent) and post on GD.
For now Iโm mixing it up with very little Roots Excelurator, 100% Kelp Extract, Photo+, GreenGro Aminos, PowerSi and FulPower. Watering at 6.3ph, 100ml every 2-3 days.
Will start foliars soon...Iโll see how it goes for now and will react (preferably not) if I start noticing anything wonky (like my last batch of seedlings).
Soil is charged and ready to go. Hoping for just weekly teas and very little to no nutrients, just additives during veg and flower/finish with full Nectar. I guess thatโs the style Iโm leaning towards, NGL mixing all those Nectar nutes is a straight up pain in the ass, but I believe it produces a healthy plant and a damn fine smoke that is a lot better than a lot of stuff at the dispensaries. Who knows maybe Iโll switch to something easier in the future...
Thatโs all for now. Letโs have some fun in the comments, like me and Iโll like u back :)
May all your grows be problem free and provide maximum yields. Stay safe and happy gardening ๐ฑ๐ฑ
*if uโve read this far, thank you. I wouldnโt be here without your support. Yโall rock ...and just cuz Iโm a self-proclaimed โmade manโ and a GD Master doesnโt mean I know what Iโm doing, I got my degree University of Google (currently working on my PhD). Please consult a real master before attempting and follow at ur own discretion, parental guidance is strongly advised ๐
@Sparkles, yeah keeping clones of all the Humboldt and Dinafem stuff is a good idea. Could be a while before we are able to get our hands on those genetics.
@AutoCrazy, yea. I read on google somewhere money laundering...legal issues gonna take some time like u said. Iโm glad I stocked up on a few too! And will be cloning the gelato this run.
@Sparkles, they along with Dinafem are in legal trouble. Not sure exactly what but it may take sometime before it gets sorted out. Luckily I had stocked up prior to that happening ๐
2 of those Mars in a 4x4 is an amazing setup Sparks! โค๏ธ...I never thought I'd love an LED so much but that SP-3000 is even brighter than our Philips LECs..we have the tents in the same room now and you can see the difference ๐ก๐ฑ๐ฝ๐จ ...Good luck with the grow!! Following!!
@Kitties_and_Colas, Thanks for the love โค๏ธ I wish I had room for a bigger grow space, I only have a 2x4. Yes I agree, for real, these lights are awesome and the best bang for ur buck and even brighter when there are two๐