Sha Ha Kush 12/12fs

Monday: Growth exploding. So I’ve noticed the new growth is no longer discoloured and the other fan leaves that were affected have now become a darker green. Thankfully, I think the trace mix has helped. Although Ionic Bloom nutrient solution does have the trace elements, because I’m using such a low dosage it may not be as available as the plant needed and because my old Ph pen was out by 0.4 units this could have resulted in the lack of Iron absorbed. The 5w USB powered full spectrum LED grow lamp (surprisingly intense light Avg PPFD around 400) is now in the centre of new grow box and slightly higher. Light is more evenly distributed and easily powers this small homemade grow box specifically designed for smaller 12/12 from seed plants. No need for big expensive grow lights, running off a 20,000mah powerbank for 12hrs sharing power with low power NANO USB aerator pump leaves 20-25% battery at the end of the shift. Aerator then switched over to a 5000mah power bank over night 12 hour shift leaving 75% battery power left! (Amazing!!) it pumps plenty of air btw. Way more than a Jarvis Walker bait pump. And it is silent. I mean DEAD SILENT. the bubbles are the only noise you can hear. Tuesday: Adjusted PH from 7.0 back to 6.3 It’s starting to smell like cannabis. Have a feeling it’s about to begin flowering. Noticed the smell as I was moving about testing the solution PH and PPM. PPM dropped from 800 to 750 since the weekend. She is feeding on nitrogen during the last stretch which is what is causing the PH swing upwards. Nitrates convert into oxygen in the DWC. It’s natural. Wednesday: I had another look at my girl (fingers crossed) this afternoon and it looks to me like she’s about to pop out some pistals from the nodes. Noticed the smell again as I rub my nose on the top of the canopy and it smells like it is beginning it’s reproduction phase. This is exciting as I’ve waited for so bloody long. Reading through other 12/12 from seed grow diaries most had begun flowering within 3-4 weeks. This is week 8. For my next grow I will growing an indica dominant Hybrid called BIG BUG (Afghani x Northern Lights x Skunk) which will be more ideal for a 12/12 from seed grow to harvest. Thursday: This afternoon I defoliated her removing 6 large fan leaves. Enabling more light to charge the bud sites when she sends her pre flowers. This will also reduce the chances of any mould habitats as I only use an exhaust fan carefully placed. I’m skipping Friday and the weekend in this update. Unless anything fantastic happens til Monday. If so. I’ll make another VEG folder for week 8 to send updates on those. Otherwise. See you next week! OzFruitGrower out! Peace ✌️