2/18/2023
Day 1 of Veg (Day 17 overall)
Germination was a little ruff this run, don't know if I was just over excited for this competition and overfilled the water trying to ensure enough water on the roots, or if this strain was just a little more sensitive then other strains I have run. So Germination I started out by having too much water in my tanks the water was covering the bottom of the baskets and was drowning the plants. I am really glad that I keep a daily log and was able to catch it right away and adjust. The plants Still have brown spots on the lower leaves as well as the tips burned to show the signs as well as they were lime Green.
What I had in the tank:
Gallons = 55 in to get it right at base clay level
4 - 13 gallon Pods
1 - 13 gallon Res
Since I over watered I decided to assist in the recovery by adding Nutes on Day 5 until Week 1 Day 1, I added the following Nutes:
Cal Mag = .25ml/gal = 20ml
GH FLoraMicro = 1ml/gal = 50ml
GH FloraGro = 1ml/gal = 50ml
GH FloraBloom= 1ml/gal = 50ml
PH DOWN= 100ml = PH=5.85
Target PPM= 200-300 = PPM= 280
I was still having some slight issues and not seeing the root growth that I would like so I drained around 10 gallons from the tank brining it to around 45 gallons. I didn't have to re-adjust the Nutes or the PH they both stayed stable.
Today I drained the system completely and reset it for Week 1 through Week 3. Since my system is so big I am able to run it for 14 days in between changes. I was really happy to see that the roots have started growing down from the basket so the drain and Nutes definitely helped. The Color is coming in more forest green and the Lime green is going away.
I added 40 Gallons of Water to the system and mixed the nutes Accordingly
CalMag= .5ml/gal = 20ml
FloraMicro=3.0ml/gal = 120ml
FloraGro=2.0ml/gal = 80ml
FloraBloom= 2.0ml/gal = 80ml
PH DOWN= 80ml = PH=5.85
Target PPM= 300-500 = PPM= 426
2/19/2023
Day 2 of Veg (Day 18 overall)
While checking in on them this morning the PH was up to 6.37, I needed to add an additional 36ml of PH Down to get it stabilized at 5.86PH, Temp 76, Humidity 52. Everything looks like it is going good #4 is taking off the fastest and the rest look to be recovering fast.
2/20/2023
Day 3 of Veg (Day 19 Overall)
Checking in on them this morning and everything is Looking good.. the plants are starting to grow the roots are starting to expand. Happy Dance!!
2/21/2023
Day 4 of Veg (Day 20 Overall)
Checking in on them after work this evening #1 and #4 were ready for their first haircuts.. Topping completed. So glad they have recovered nicely and continue to make progress fast.
2/22/2023
Day 5 of Veg (Day 21 Overall)
Everything is looking better as of today, number 2 and 3 got their first hair cuts today (Topped). one of these plants don't look like the others, number 3 looks different than the other 3 wondering if number 3 is a male. About another week and they should be big enough to sext.
2/23/2023
Day 6 of Veg (Day 22 Overall)
I feel like everything is looking great, and they look fully recovered!
PH is stable at 5.91
Water temp is steady at 74
Tent is steady at 74.3
Humidity is at 52%
2/24/2023
Day 7 of Veg (Day 23 Overall)
I looked in at little ones (ladies hopefully) this morning and I think they are big enough to go ahead and take my samples for genetic testing. Have my fingers crossed that they are all Female, samples have been taken and are in the mail. The Genetic testers are RIMROCK Analytical.
Measurements at the end of week 1:
#1
Tall: 3 1/2"
Long: 9"
#2
Tall: 2 3/4"
Long: 9.2"
#3
Tall: 3 1/2"
Long: 10 1/2"
#4
Tall: 3 1/2'
Long: 12"
@RDWCGrowing, They should recover. Cutting the roots slows it down a bit and it uptakes less nutrients while it recovers, but it will take off once it gets established. Make sure you get all the old roots out, that will leave something for the pythium and bad bacteria to eat. Some staining on the roots are fine, your water and nutrients can stain.. they don't have to be bright white, yellow/tanish is ok too.
@Oozle, I have my fingers crossed that I am back on track.. only then next few days will tell.. #3 is not looking well to me.. it looks like half shock if that makes sense.. I think I over reacted when I cut out the Rot on the roots.. I just hope I didn't kill it before I even gave it a chance with the fix items... I thank you for looking over my diary and taking the time to make suggestions to help me.
Congrats on the win ๐๐๐ช Wow... it's so weird I never before came across you diary ๐ค we are grow light buddy's and in the Rdwc fam too๐
Awesome results and a great diary too ๐๐๐ป