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First Grow - Blue GSC

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3 years ago
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Indoor
Room Type
Topping
weeks 2
LST
weeks 4-5
Defoliation
weeks 4, 6-7, 10, 12, 14
Soil - Happy Frog
Grow medium
Soil - Ocean Forest
Grow medium
Perlite
Grow medium
19 L
Pot Size
0.79 L
Watering
0
Germination
4 years ago
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Paper Towel
Germination Method
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Week 1. Vegetation
4 years ago
2.54 cm
18 hrs
24 °C
6.5
90 PPM
40 %
24 °C
21 °C
2 L
60.96 cm
After much online searching, the leaves are showing symptoms of variegation. Apparently this is rare and can go either poorly or fine, only time will tell.
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Week 2. Vegetation
4 years ago
10.16 cm
18 hrs
27 °C
6.5
150 PPM
45 %
22 °C
21 °C
2 L
60.96 cm
Nutrients 2
 Bush Doctor Cal-Mag - Fox Farm
Bush Doctor Cal-Mag 1.321 mll
Recharge - Real Growers
Recharge 1.321 mll
Continued variegation of plant leaves, latest set so far has not exhibited this condition. Plant has overcome variegation by weeks end. Add Recharge 8/15 to water schedule, Add Calmag 8/21 to water schedule, Topped 8/21 aft 3rd Internode development
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Week 3. Vegetation
3 years ago
10.16 cm
18 hrs
24 °C
6.5
No Smell
150 PPM
45 %
22 °C
19 °C
2 L
60.96 cm
Nutrients 2
Humboldts Secret Base A Bundle - Humboldts Secret
Humboldts Secret Base A Bundle 3.038 mll
Humboldts Secret Base B Bundle - Humboldts Secret
Humboldts Secret Base B Bundle 3.038 mll
Watered w 1/4 strength nutes 8/23 125ppm, topped end of prvs week, new growth from 3rd internode (and below) now accelerating. 8/26 Watered w Nutes 350ppm, 8/27 Watered w Nutes 350ppm
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Week 4. Vegetation
3 years ago
12.7 cm
18 hrs
24 °C
6.5
No Smell
200 PPM
45 %
22 °C
19 °C
19 L
1 L
40.64 cm
Nutrients 2
 Bush Doctor Cal-Mag - Fox Farm
Bush Doctor Cal-Mag 1.321 mll
Recharge - Real Growers
Recharge 0.66 mll
8/30 Transplanted to 5gal Pot, Soil Mix: FFOF 80% / Perlite 20%, Begin LST, 9/1 Watered w Recharge mix 800ml total, 9/4 water plus cal mag 800 ml 250ppm, 9/5 cont LST & Defoliate lower
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Week 5. Vegetation
3 years ago
12.7 cm
18 hrs
24 °C
6.5
No Smell
200 PPM
45 %
22 °C
19 °C
19 L
1 L
40.64 cm
Nutrients 2
 Bush Doctor Cal-Mag - Fox Farm
Bush Doctor Cal-Mag 2.642 mll
Recharge - Real Growers
Recharge 0.651 mll
9/8: 800ml Water + CalMag 6.5pH, 200ppm, 9/11: 800ml of 6.5 pH Water + 5ml/gal Calmag + 2.5g/gal Recharge
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Week 6. Vegetation
3 years ago
15.24 cm
18 hrs
26 °C
6.5
Weak
45 %
21 °C
19 °C
19 L
1 L
40.64 cm
Nutrients 3
 Bush Doctor Cal-Mag - Fox Farm
Bush Doctor Cal-Mag 1.321 mll
Humboldts Secret Base A Bundle - Humboldts Secret
Humboldts Secret Base A Bundle 2.642 mll
Humboldts Secret Base B Bundle - Humboldts Secret
Humboldts Secret Base B Bundle 2.642 mll
Final Week of Veg, start flowering next week. Watering consisting of 800ml water + 5ml CalMag + 5ml/ea Base A & B (pH=6.5, 580ppm/1.2EC), 9/18 Start Flower Cycle & Nutrients, 800ml water + 5ml CalMag + 10ml/ea Base A & B (pH=6.2, 860ppm/1.8EC)
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Week 7. Flowering
3 years ago
25.4 cm
12 hrs
26 °C
6.5
Weak
45 %
21 °C
19 °C
19 L
1 L
40.64 cm
Nutrients 3
 Bush Doctor Cal-Mag - Fox Farm
Bush Doctor Cal-Mag 1.321 mll
Humboldts Secret Base A Bundle - Humboldts Secret
Humboldts Secret Base A Bundle 2.642 mll
Humboldts Secret Base B Bundle - Humboldts Secret
Humboldts Secret Base B Bundle 2.642 mll
9/20 Week1 of Flowering, Photoperiod now 12/12, Watering w Nutes almost daily, select defoliation periodically to open bottom lighting, 9/25 first pistils observed, growth continuing, look healthy to my untrained eye ;) [Nutrient Solution Makeup: 1gal water + 5ml CalMag + 10ml/ea Base A & B (pH=6.1, 1040ppm/2.1EC)]
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Week 8. Flowering
3 years ago
35.56 cm
12 hrs
24 °C
6.1
Weak
50 %
21 °C
19 °C
19 L
1 L
40.64 cm
Nutrients 3
 Bush Doctor Cal-Mag - Fox Farm
Bush Doctor Cal-Mag 1.321 mll
Humboldts Secret Base A Bundle - Humboldts Secret
Humboldts Secret Base A Bundle 2.642 mll
Humboldts Secret Base B Bundle - Humboldts Secret
Humboldts Secret Base B Bundle 2.642 mll
Week 2 Flowering [Flowering Nutrient Solution: 1gal water + 5ml CalMag + 10ml/ea Base A & B (pH=6.1, 910ppm/1.94EC)], progressing well, pistils starting to pop out, lots of growth, overall very happy w canopy level
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Week 9. Flowering
3 years ago
45.72 cm
12 hrs
24 °C
6.1
Weak
50 %
21 °C
19 °C
19 L
1 L
35.56 cm
Nutrients 3
 Bush Doctor Cal-Mag - Fox Farm
Bush Doctor Cal-Mag 1.321 mll
Humboldts Secret Base A Bundle - Humboldts Secret
Humboldts Secret Base A Bundle 2.642 mll
Humboldts Secret Base B Bundle - Humboldts Secret
Humboldts Secret Base B Bundle 2.642 mll
Pistols popping, growth is is good, starting to shape up well. Watering nearly daily now w Nutes (1000ml, 910ppm/1.93EC, 6.1pH)
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Week 10. Flowering
3 years ago
45.72 cm
12 hrs
24 °C
6.1
Weak
50 %
21 °C
19 °C
19 L
1 L
45.72 cm
Nutrients 3
 Bush Doctor Cal-Mag - Fox Farm
Bush Doctor Cal-Mag 1.321 mll
Humboldts Secret Base A Bundle - Humboldts Secret
Humboldts Secret Base A Bundle 2.642 mll
Humboldts Secret Base B Bundle - Humboldts Secret
Humboldts Secret Base B Bundle 2.642 mll
Flowers are starting to really stack on, increased resin production, plant overall is very healthy w no noticeable deficiencies.
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Week 11. Flowering
3 years ago
55.88 cm
12 hrs
24 °C
6.1
Weak
50 %
21 °C
19 °C
19 L
1 L
35.56 cm
Nutrients 3
 Bush Doctor Cal-Mag - Fox Farm
Bush Doctor Cal-Mag 1.321 mll
Humboldts Secret Base A Bundle - Humboldts Secret
Humboldts Secret Base A Bundle 2.642 mll
Humboldts Secret Base B Bundle - Humboldts Secret
Humboldts Secret Base B Bundle 2.642 mll
Plants are really exploding by the day.
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Week 12. Flowering
3 years ago
66.04 cm
12 hrs
24 °C
6.1
Normal
50 %
21 °C
19 °C
19 L
1 L
35.56 cm
Nutrients 3
 Bush Doctor Cal-Mag - Fox Farm
Bush Doctor Cal-Mag 1.321 mll
Humboldts Secret Base A Bundle - Humboldts Secret
Humboldts Secret Base A Bundle 2.642 mll
Humboldts Secret Base B Bundle - Humboldts Secret
Humboldts Secret Base B Bundle 2.642 mll
10/25 Week Start: Pistils are still lime green in color, colas are starting to thicken. 10/27: Noticed a few pistils on some lower bud sites now changing to orange/brown color, colas still swelling and smell is increasing. 10/30: Approximately 20 percent of bud sites now have orange/brown color pistils. Watering daily: 1000ml of Nutrient Solution: 5ml Cal-Mag, 10ml Base A, 10ml Base B per 1 gal water (6.1pH, ~920ppm / 1.92 EC) Note: Water measures 7.3pH and 80ppm straight from the tap, adding above nutrient combo brings it down to 6-6.1pH EVERY time. I've not had to adjust pH once so I'm really happy with Humboldts pH balancing and removing the need for pH adjustment solutions. PS - I REALLY appreciate everyone's kind comments and likes!! Thanks for stopping by and checking my grow out :)
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Week 13. Flowering
3 years ago
66.04 cm
12 hrs
24 °C
6.1
Normal
50 %
21 °C
19 °C
19 L
1 L
35.56 cm
Nutrients 3
 Bush Doctor Cal-Mag - Fox Farm
Bush Doctor Cal-Mag 1.321 mll
Humboldts Secret Base A Bundle - Humboldts Secret
Humboldts Secret Base A Bundle 2.642 mll
Humboldts Secret Base B Bundle - Humboldts Secret
Humboldts Secret Base B Bundle 2.642 mll
Flowering: Start of Week 7 (12/12 change), week 5 after 1st pistils emerged 11/3: Going great, watching Trichomes bud sites swelling into each other nicely. Watering daily: 1000ml of Nutrient Solution: 5ml Cal-Mag, 10ml Base A, 10ml Base B per 1 gal water (6.1pH, ~920ppm / 1.92 EC) Note: Water measures 7.3pH and 80ppm straight from the tap, adding above nutrient combo brings it down to 6-6.1pH EVERY time. I've not had to adjust pH once so I'm really happy with Humboldts pH balancing and removing the need for pH adjustment solutions. PS - I REALLY appreciate everyone's kind comments and likes!! Thanks for stopping by and checking my grow out :)
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Week 14. Flowering
3 years ago
66.04 cm
12 hrs
24 °C
6.1
Normal
50 %
21 °C
19 °C
5 L
35.56 cm
Nutrients 3
 Bush Doctor Cal-Mag - Fox Farm
Bush Doctor Cal-Mag 1.321 mll
Humboldts Secret Base A Bundle - Humboldts Secret
Humboldts Secret Base A Bundle 2.642 mll
Humboldts Secret Base B Bundle - Humboldts Secret
Humboldts Secret Base B Bundle 2.642 mll
Flowering: Start of Week 8 (12/12 change) Week 6 after 1st pistils emerged Breeder states 9 week flowering period so next week will be a flush and start of pH'd water only Week Summary: Going really great, keeping watchful eye on Trichomes, the bud sites continue to swell, noticeable blue purple tint to buds up close, couldn't be more happy. Changed watering schedule a bit, now watering 1500ml every other day. Select defoliation to open light for lower bud sites. Watering: 1500ml of Nutrient Solution: 5ml Cal-Mag, 10ml Base A, 10ml Base B per 1 gal water (6.1pH, ~920ppm / 1.92 EC) Note: Water measures 7.3pH and 80ppm straight from the tap, adding above nutrient combo brings it down to 6-6.1pH EVERY time. I've not had to adjust pH once so I'm really happy with Humboldts pH balancing and removing the need for pH adjustment solutions. PS - I really appreciate everyone's kind comments and likes!! Thanks for stopping by and checking out my grow :)
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N3wbGrow3r
N3wbGrow3rstarted grow question 3 years ago
Flushing: IF breeder states 9wk flowering, should I flush at 7 wks (from first visible flower) OR is the better method to check trichomes for a majority to be cloudy as the indicator to flush?
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Papa_Tanswered grow question 3 years ago
For a first grow I do suggest you start a flush two weeks before projected harvest. I did it just to be sure to not have any nutrients left in my smoke. I didn’t want my hard work to go to waste. But I think when you start seeing 50% milky tricromes is a good time to start flushing. As you reach 90% milky and some amber she should be good to harvest. It’s definitely a balancing act and daily inspections and your gut will tell you what’s best for your specific grow. A loupe or a pocket microscope will definitely aid with the inspection. You definitely have the right mindset of shooting for the breeders recommendations. Anyway enjoy your harvest. Your plants are 🔥
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Week 15. Flowering
3 years ago
66.04 cm
12 hrs
24 °C
6.1
Normal
50 %
21 °C
19 °C
19 L
30.48 cm
Nutrients 1
pH Down - Advanced Nutrients
pH Down 0.065 mll
Flowering: Week 9 since 12/12 change, Week 7 after 1st pistils, Breeder states 9 week flowering period 11/15 - Trichome Check - roughly 75% clear, 25% cloudy, will check again in 2-3 days, but definitely starting to mature, expect to start flushing at some point this week 11/17 - 7wk mark from first visible flower, observed 25-50% cloudy Trichomes, flushed with 6.2 pH water draining excess, anticipate harvest in 10-14 days 11/17 - Included picture of 2nd Blue GSC I've been growing side by side with this diary. The 2nd plant was planted 3 weeks behind the plant seen in this diary and only had LST with no topping. The plant actually surpassed IMO the one I've kept a diary on and I'd have to attribute that to a combination of not being topped and a slightly larger pot giving it more room to grow. 11/21 - Inspect trichomes, 90% cloudy, 5-9% clear'sh, 1% amber Watering: 1500ml of 6.2ph Water every other day now until harvest PS - I really appreciate everyone's kind comments and likes!! Thanks for stopping by and checking out my grow :)
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Week 16. Flowering
3 years ago
66.04 cm
12 hrs
24 °C
6.1
Normal
50 %
21 °C
19 °C
19 L
30.48 cm
Nutrients 1
pH Down - Advanced Nutrients
pH Down 0.065 mll
Flowering: Week 10 since 12/12 change, Week 8 after 1st pistils, Breeder states 9 week flowering period 11/24 - Trichome Check - roughly 95% cloudy, 5% clear, few random ambers, will check again in 2-3 days, but definitely starting to mature 11/28 - Trichome Check - roughly 95% cloudy, 2% clear, 3% random ambers, will check again in 2-3 days, shooting for 20-30% amber NOTE: Included picture of 2nd Blue GSC I've been growing side by side with this diary. The 2nd plant was planted 3 weeks behind the plant seen in this diary and only had LST with no topping. The plant actually surpassed IMO the one I've kept a diary on and I'd have to attribute that to a combination of not being topped and a slightly larger pot giving it more room to grow. NON Nutrient Watering: 1500ml of 6.2ph Water every other day now until harvest PS - I really appreciate everyone's kind comments and likes!! Thanks for stopping by and checking out my grow :)
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Week 17. Flowering
3 years ago
66.04 cm
12 hrs
24 °C
6.1
Normal
50 %
21 °C
19 °C
19 L
30.48 cm
Nutrients 1
pH Down - Advanced Nutrients
pH Down 0.065 mll
Flowering: Week 11 since 12/12 change, Week 9 after 1st pistils, Breeder states 9 week flowering period NOTE: Included picture of 2nd Blue GSC I've been growing side by side with this diary. The 2nd plant was planted 3 weeks behind the plant seen in this diary and only had LST with no topping. The plant actually surpassed IMO the one I've kept a diary on and I'd have to attribute that to a combination of not being topped and a slightly larger pot giving it more room to grow. NON Nutrient Watering: 1500ml of 6.2ph Water every other day now until harvest PS - I really appreciate everyone's kind comments and likes!! Thanks for stopping by and checking out my grow :)
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Week 18. Flowering
3 years ago
66.04 cm
12 hrs
24 °C
6.1
Normal
50 %
21 °C
19 °C
19 L
30.48 cm
Nutrients 1
pH Down - Advanced Nutrients
pH Down 0.065 mll
Flowering: Week 12 since 12/12 change, Week 10 after 1st pistils, Breeder states 9 week flowering period Checking Trichomes on a daily basis, looking for a few more ambers in my samples to reach the 20-30% I'm shooting for before harvesting. NON Nutrient Watering: 1500ml of 6.2ph Water every other day now until harvest PS - I really appreciate everyone's kind comments and likes!! Thanks for stopping by and checking out my grow :)
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Week 18. Harvest
3 years ago
Happy Harvest Day!
Blue Cookies - Crop King Seeds
Spent 128 days
Ger Veg Flo Har
10/10
Rated
89.02 g
Bud wet weight per plant
90.15 g
Bud dry weight per plant
2
Plants
0.74
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Harvested two(2) plants, one I kept this diary of, the second that wasn't followed. Diary Harvest resulted with 71g / 2.54oz, the Non-Diary Harvest resulted with 107g / 3.82oz, GRAND TOTAL of Harvest 178g / 6.36oz. Wow, really happy with how this turned out for my first grow, was hoping for a couple of ounces at best so this far surpassed my expectations! (22.25g / sq ft)
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