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Introduction - Week 00 Summary -
Ensign's log, stardate 100734.43,
Back with another beginner grow attempt!
As the harvest from my last attempt finishes curing ('NYC Diesel Auto' by 'ILGM'), time to start a new grow!
This time, attempting to grow some 'Fuel D.OG' by 'Seedsman.' I have a total of 5 beans, but I'm hoping to make it through with the first two.
This will also be the first full grow under the Mars-Hydro FC-6500 (upgraded from a TSW-2000). Quite curious to see what she can do!
If all goes well, this grow will cover another full seed to harvest!
The beginning of the week started off with a seed soak of 2 beans. Also did a tent cleaning along with an environmental reset.
Midway through the week (2 days later), both seeds germinated and were promptly planted into the EarthBoxes!
By the end of the week (3 days later) both seeds have sprouted and have finally begun growing upwards!
Noticing a bit of brown dust build up around EarthBox1 (EB1). There is almost none on EB2. This could be from harmless soil mites because the sprouted seedling seems unaffected (she's actually taller than the seedling in EB2). Regardless, will continue to check back daily. As long as the plants are healthy, I don't mind a bit of dust.
Next week, plan to do an IPM spraying which may help with the overpopulation of bugs in EB1.
Steady as she grows Ensign.. Set a course for another harvest. Engage! 🖖
[START OF WEEK 00]
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WEEK 00 - Germination
02/13/23 → 02/19/23
[1st entry: 02/14/23]
[germination date: 02/16/23]
This Week's Estimated Goals
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DLI: 12.0 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 185 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 1.00 kPa
This Week's Meter Readings & Averages
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DLI: 9.14 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 141 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 1.05 kPa
Soil %: [18.2, 26.0, 15.0, 27.3]
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Day 01 - Monday - 02/13/23 - Total Days: N/A
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Daily Averages
- Temps: N/A
- Humidity: N/A
- VPD: N/A
- Soil %: N/A
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--- [No log entries for today]
Day 02 - Tuesday - 02/14/23 - Total Days: 001
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 69.3°F [20.7°C]
- Humidity: 62.0%
- VPD: 0.90 kPa
- Soil %: N/A
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- [10:39]: Ahhh yeah!
--- NEW GROW!
--- Ensign420 logging back in with another grow!
--- First grow of 2023!!
--- Going to attempt to grow and harvest some 'Fuel D.OG' by 'Seedsman'
--- If the linage is true, then these will be some fire genetics!
--- Chemdog (Sour Diesel x OG Kush) and Fuel OG (Diesel x HeadBand) are the parents so extremely stoked to give these beans a go!
--- Have 5 seeds total, but hopefully I won't need all of them to make it to harvest.
--- Wow!
--- As far as seed germination, this will be both seed attempt #50 and #51
--- Also this will be my first grow starting off with two beans!
--- Two EarthBoxes (EB01, EB02).
--- One seed per EarthBox. What can possibly go wrong?
--- As usual, going to germinate in a cup of distilled water (heated to ~85°F).
--- Also, this grow will be using Ecowitt soil moisture meters (WH51). I started using these towards the end of the last grow, but this will be my first full grow using these meters.
--- Being able to quantify the soil moisture levels will hopefully be helpful in preventing overwatering.
--- Don't frack this up Ensign.
--- Okay!
--- Let's go!
- [10:53]: Cleaned a shot glass (with isopropyl alcohol) and filled it with 25mL of distilled water.
--- Picked out 2 random beans and dropped them straight in.
--- [Both seeds floated]
--- Placed the shot glass onto a towel.
--- To help maintain warm and stable temps, a heating mat is being used (preheated and underneath the towel).
--- Covered the glass with a black opaque plastic bowl.
--- Then covered the bowl with towels and foam.
- [11:07]: Set the heating mat's thermostat to a warm 90°F
--- Current temps are at 84.7°F
--- With the colder ambient room temperatures, water temps should be around a warm 85°F
--- Ahhh yea!
--- The germination process has officially begun!
--- Hopefully I'll be seeing tap roots in about 2-3 days!
--- Grow strong my little ones!
- [11:42]: Okay time for a deep clean and full reset of the tent!
--- First removed the ratchet drying lines from the grow light.
--- Then unplugged and removed everything that was on the floor of the tent.
--- Decided the toss the old Exhale CO2 bag. It's been two grows and am pretty sure is not producing anymore supplemental carbon dioxide.
--- Gave the top vents and carbon filter a dusting.
--- Disconnected the carbon filter from the exhaust fan and placed a carbon filter cover over the vent. Also covered the filter's vent with plastic wrap.
--- Cleaned the humidifier and gave the heater and oscillating clip fan a wipe down.
--- Swept and vacuumed the floor.
--- Also slightly re-organized the cables and trellis (which I have yet to even use).
- [13:00]: Made some cleaning solution.
--- Filled a measuring cup with a cup of distilled water.
--- Added 7ml of Dr. Zymes' Eliminator
--- Mixed the solution and poured it straight into a spray bottle.
- [13:13]: Gave the tent's walls and floor a wipe down with the solution.
--- Great!
--- Returned everything back into the tent (minus the Exhale CO2 bag) and reconnected the heater and humidifier.
--- Filled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [13:33]: Also placed both EarthBoxes back into the tent.
--- EarthBox01 (EB01 - original) to the left and EarthBox02 (EB02 - newest) to the right.
--- Then re-positioned the soil moisture sensors. Meters 01-02 into EB01 and 03-04 in EB02
--- Time to warm the tent up!
- [17:18]: Adjusted the tent's environmental controls.
--- Plugged in the heater and humidifier's controller and adjusted the target TEMP/RH values from 59°F/57% to 75°F/65%
- [18:58]: Within the AC Infinity App,
--- Created a new 'Vegetative [18/6]' Automation Schedule for the Exhaust Fan.
--- Set the START/END time to 12:00am/12:00am
--- Set this schedule to 'Auto Mode.'
--- Adjusted the exhaust fan's temperature HIGH/LOW values to 85°F/65°F
--- Adjusted the exhaust fan's humidity HIGH/LOW values to 70%/45%
--- Adjusted the exhaust fan's speed MIN/MAX values to 03/08
--- Done!
--- Will adjust these settings later as needed.
Day 03 - Wednesday - 02/15/23 - Total Days: 002
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 70.7°F [21.5°C]
- Humidity: 53.9%
- VPD: 1.15 kPa
- Soil %: N/A
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- [10:54]: Quick tent check!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Environment seems okay, but without any plants growing in the tent, struggling with RH a bit.
- [11:06]: Adjusted the tent's environmental controls.
--- Adjusted the heater and humidifier's controller target TEMP/RH values from 75°F/65% to 75°F/60%
Day 04 - Thursday - 02/16/23 - Total Days: 003
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 72.1°F [22.3°C]
- Humidity: 59.4%
- VPD: 1.07 kPa
- Soil %: [19, 26, 11, 28]
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- [09:48]: Tent check up!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [11:47]: Adjusted the tent's environmental controls.
--- Within the AC Infinity App,
--- Adjusted the exhaust fan's controller speed MIN/MAX values from 03/08 to 02/08
--- Plan to check the on the germinating seeds this evening!
- [16:20]: Checked the seed soaking cup!
--- Ah yea!
--- They both popped!
--- Always an incredible sight to behold!
--- Wow! Each root is about an 1/8" long. Perfect!
--- Tap roots for both seeds look white and healthy!
--- Seeds #50 and #51 are off to a great start!
--- Okay!
--- Time to start the planting process!
- [16:32]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 20% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 26% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 19% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 18% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture looks about even with a bit more hydration in EB1.
- [16:56]: Removed the soil moisture sensors and set them in a cup for later.
--- Also removed and disposed the plastic mulch covers.
--- The top soil looked pretty hydrated with a bit of bokashi fuzz blooming. There was more in EB2, but EB1 also has some.
--- Mixed and loosened the top soil.
--- Moisture felt pretty good!
--- Dug a hole in each EarthBox.
--- Mounded the excess soil towards the middle of the EarthBox.
--- Similar to last time, going to be planting straight into paper grow bags filled with fresh BAS Light soil!
--- Using dry soil again and will saturate using a wetting solution.
--- Anyways, time to prep the bags!
- [17:35]: Using scissors, I trimmed 2 small paper bags down to ~3.5" tall. For more structure, I doubled up on the sides of the bag and rolled the edges.
--- Took the 'modified' paper bags and filled them with about 2.25 solo cups of BAS Light soil.
--- Patted the top soil down.
--- Time to inoculate with some Great White!
- [17:58]: Sprinkled in 1/16tsp of Great White into each hole.
--- Gave each hole a misting of distilled water before placing the grow bags into each hole (~0.25cup each).
--- Gave the area a firm press to tuck the bags in.
--- Great!
--- Time to make a wetting solution!
- [18:25]: Filled a measuring cup with 1 cup of distilled water.
--- Added 1/64tsp of Quillaja Saponaria Extract [60]
--- Added 1/32tsp of Horticultural Aloe
--- Added 1/16tsp of Mycrobe Complete
--- Mixed the solution and poured half straight into a spray bottle.
- [18:34]: Did an initial soil wetting by misting the top soil of each grow bag with about half of the wetting solution (~0.25cup each).
--- Mixed the top soil of each grow bag with a stick to help hydrate the dry peat moss.
--- Not making any holes again. Only made a shallow and wide indentation.
--- Going to be inoculating the roots of the new sprouts with some Beauveria Bassiana.
--- This beneficial fungus will help protect the plants from invasive bugs by releasing spores that cause muscardine disease in insects. Upon contact the spores will germinate and grow inside the host bug until it is literally consumed from the inside. The body of the dead bugs infected with the disease will spawn more spores. Pretty gnarly, but this suppose to be a very effective biological insecticide.
- [18:46]: Sprinkled 1/32tsp of Beauveria Bassiana Plus Powder into the center of each indentation.
--- Okay!
--- Time to finally plant the sprouted seeds!!
- [18:59]: Using a clean dab tool, I gently scooped each seed out of the shot glass and placed them on top of the inoculated area with the tap roots sideways.
--- Sprinkled and covered each seed with a bit of dry BAS light soil.
--- To secure each germinated seed, gently patted the surface down.
--- Slightly misted the top of each grow bag with more of the wetting solution (~15 sprays).
--- Misted the rest of the solution onto the top soil of both EarthBoxes.
--- Time to add a mulch layer!
- [19:11]: Added a layer of dried rice hulls.
--- Using some BAS Rice Hulls, I evenly covered the top soil of each grow bag (~4tbsp each).
--- Then misted the rice hulls of both bags with 1/4cup of distilled water (~1/8cup each).
--- This time around, going to use the plastic mulch cover from the start.
- [19:36]: Covered each EarthBox with fresh plastic mulch covers (black side up).
--- Then using a pair of scissors, I gently made an x-shape hole above each grow bag and secured each flap with a bit of sticky putty.
--- Also placed the Ecowitt soil moisture sensors back into each EarthBox. The placement is:
----- Sensor01 - CH01 - EB1 [grow bag]
----- Sensor02 - CH02 - EB1
----- Sensor03 - CH03 - EB2 [grow bag]
----- Sensor04 - CH04 - EB2
--- For the first few weeks, going to use humidity domes.
- [20:03]: Misted each humidity dome with a bit of distilled water before covering each grow bag.
--- Air vents closed.
--- Also refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Okay!
--- Time to set the light schedule!
- [20:31]: Within the AC Infinity App,
--- Adjusted the 'Vegetative [18/6]' Automation Schedule for the grow light.
--- Set the START/END time to 4:00pm/10:00am
--- Set this schedule to 'On Mode.'
--- Set the MAX level to 1
- [20:38]: Took a PPFD reading.
--- The top soil level was at 141 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 9.14 mol/m2/d
--- Great!
--- Will keep it at this level for now.
--- Once the first seed sprouts, may increase the PPFD to level 2.
--- Plan to set a seedling PPFD goal closer to 200 μmol/m2/s or a DLI of 12.94 mol/m2/d
- [20:45]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 19% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 26% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 11% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 28% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Moisture levels look a bit dry around the grow bags but that's okay with me.
--- Really don't want to over water these girls.
--- Done!
--- Hoping to see a pair of healthy sprouts in a few days!
--- Grow strong little ones. That's an order! 🖖
Day 05 - Friday - 02/17/23 - Total Days: 004
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 72.2°F [22.3°C]
- Humidity: 60.1%
- VPD: 1.05 kPa
- Soil %: [18, 26, 16, 27]
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- [09:25]: Quick morning check!
--- Everything looking pretty good!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [22:03]: Quick evening check!
--- Temps and RH are okay, but could be a bit warmer.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Hoping for sprouts by the end of the week!
Day 06 - Saturday - 02/18/23 - Total Days: 005
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 72.9°F [22.7°C]
- Humidity: 59.2%
- VPD: 1.10 kPa
- Soil %: [18, 26, 16, 27]
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- [07:25]: Quick morning check!
--- Tent environment looks good!
--- Still no sprouts but it's only been about a day and a half.
- [19:27]: Quick evening check up!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Checked under the domes and both show no signs of sprouting.
--- If no sprouts by tomorrow evening, plan to increase temps a bit higher.
--- Hmm.
--- Noticing a bit of brown dust building up on the surface of the mulch cover for EB1.
--- It doesn't seem to be on EB2.
Day 07 - Sunday - 02/19/23 - Total Days: 006
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 74.4°F [23.6°C]
- Humidity: 58.2%
- VPD: 1.18 kPa
- Soil %: [18, 26, 17, 27]
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- [08:23]: Quick morning check up!
--- Aye! Nice!
--- She sprouted!
--- Ahhh yea!
--- The grow bag of EB1 now has a freshly sprouted seedling!
--- Still no sprouting in EB2, but I can kind of see a bit of a bulge in the center of the grow bag. Hopefully she'll sprout by end of day.
--- Misted the top of both grow bags with 5 mists of distilled water.
- [18:58]: Evening check!
--- Nice!
--- Another sprout!
--- Sort of.
--- She just barely broke the surface.
--- Her shell was still attached. Also a clump of peat moss was stuck to the shell.
--- Using tweezers, I very carefully remove the shell.
--- Unfortunately, the inner shell membrane was still stuck on her cotyledon leaves.
--- Misted the top with 5 sprays of distilled water.
--- Then gently removed the membrane with my fingers.
--- Also misted the seedling of EB1. Her cotyledon leaves have fully uncurled by now and are looking great! Hopefully her first set of leaves grow in just as healthy.
--- Also cleaned and re-misted both humidity domes (slightly cracked open the vents).
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [20:18]: Adjusted the tent's environmental controls.
--- Adjusted the heater and humidifier's controller target TEMP/RH values from 75°F/60% to 78°F/60%
--- Oops! Forgot to take measurements.
- [22:58]: Took height readings.
--- The seedling in EB1 was just under 1.5" tall.
--- The seedling in EB2 was just under 1" tall.
--- The light is currently about 48" away from the top of the seedlings (dimmed to 10%).
--- Done!
--- Wow! The seedling in EB2 is already uncurling her cotyledon leaves.
--- Also the brown particles are just everywhere on EB1. But doesn't seem to be affecting the seedling in a negative way.
--- Maybe soil mites? I dunno.
--- As a form of integrated pest management, plan to spray a bit of Tweetmint next week.
--- Soil mites aside,
--- Overall a pretty good germination week!
[END OF WEEK 00]
Introduction - Week 01 Summary -
Ensign's log, stardate 100753.58,
Throughout the week, it was mainly basic refilling of the humidifier.
Did a couple of IPM sprayings of Tweetmint which has seemed to have reduced the brown dust build up around EB1. Nice! Will most likely spray more next week.
Also increased the PPFD to around 200 μmol/m2/s
Not much else.
The seedling in EB1 is recovering from the mite damage and new growth is looking a lot better.
Overall a pretty simple grow week!
Steady as she grows Ensign. 🖖
[START OF WEEK 01]
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WEEK 01 - Seedling
02/21/23 → 02/27/23
This Week's Estimated Goals
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DLI: 12 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 185 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 0.5-1.0 kPa
This Week's Meter Readings & Averages
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DLI: 13.09 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 202 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 1.25 kPa
Soil %: [17.8, 25.4, 19.8, 25.6]
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Day 01 - Monday - 02/21/23 - Total Days: 007
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 76.0°F [24.4°C]
- Humidity: 58.2%
- VPD: 1.25 kPa
- Soil %: [18, 26, 17, 26]
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- [09:22]: Good morning little ones!
--- Quick morning check up!
--- The seedling in EB2 is now fully uncurled and looking nice and happy!
--- Wow!
--- So far so good!
--- Don't frack this up Ensign.
--- Misted the dome of EB2 with distilled water (EB1's dome was still pretty wet).
--- Vents fully open for EB1, vents slightly open for EB2.
- [21:24]: Good evening my ladies!
--- Both seedlings are looking great!
--- The seedling in EB1 has definitely gotten taller! One of her leaves looks a bit gnarly. Hopefully new growth will be healthier.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- The brownish dust particles are still covering everything around the seedling in EB1 and is starting to pile up.
--- Tomorrow plan to vacuum the tent. Will also do an IPM spraying of Tweetmint.
Day 02 - Tuesday - 02/22/23 - Total Days: 008
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 75.0°F [23.9°C]
- Humidity: 54.2%
- VPD: 1.32 kPa
- Soil %: [18, 26, 19, 26]
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- [09:28]: Morning checkup!
--- Nice! Both are growing along and looking great!
--- Okay!
--- Before lights out,
--- Time to clean the tent a bit and do an IPM spraying!
- [09:40]: Filled a measuring cup with a cup of distilled water.
--- Added 2mL of Tweetmint
--- Mixed the solution and poured it straight into a spray bottle.
--- Removed the humidity domes and gave them each a quick cleaning.
--- Also vacuumed the tent.
--- The dust particles were localized around EB1, so made sure to vacuum both the top mulch cover along with the floor of the tent.
--- Once everything was vacuumed,
- [09:49]: Misted the entire top of the mulch cover.
--- Gave each grow bag a misting as well (~5 mists each).
--- Even sprayed the floor and sides of each EarthBox.
--- Also misted each of the cleaned humidity domes with the IPM solution before placing them back on.
--- Vents fully opened.
- [16:11]: Good evening my ladies!
--- Nice! Both are looking great!
--- EB1 seedling is clearly the tallest (she looks well over 2" tall). Also one of her first set of true leaves is a bit mangled, and I can clearly see leaf damage. This was probably from the over population of mites (I think). But she's recovering nicely!
--- Placed the humidity domes back on.
--- Vents fully open for EB1, vents slightly open for EB2.
--- A bit of a rough start, but both seedlings are now fully growing and looking great!
--- Also the brown dust is still present, but seems to be less than before. Will do another IPM spraying in a couple days.
--- The EB2 seedling is looking incredible! She looks both perky and happy!
--- Did not mist anything.
--- Placed the humidity domes back on.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [20:34]: Took a PPFD reading.
--- Both seedlings were was at around 152 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 9.85 mol/m2/d
- [20:37]: Adjusted the environmental controls a bit.
--- Within the AC Infinity App,
--- Adjusted the 'Vegetative [18/6]' Schedule for the grow light.
--- Increased the MAX level from 1 to 2
- [20:40]: Took a PPFD reading.
--- Both seedlings were was at around 202 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 13.09 mol/m2/d
--- At the current light intensity, the is now pulling 204.8W (from 149.7W)
Day 03 - Wednesday - 02/23/23 - Total Days: 009
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 74.4°F [23.6°C]
- Humidity: 56.1%
- VPD: 1.25 kPa
- Soil %: [18, 26, 20, 26]
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- [09:21]: Quick morning check up!
--- Both girls are looking great!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Each seedling is getting taller!
--- Grow strong little ones! That's an order! 🖖
- [09:56]: Adjusted the environmental controls.
--- Within the AC Infinity App,
--- Adjusted the 'Vegetative [18/6]' Automation Schedule for the Exhaust Fan.
--- Lowered the exhaust fan's humidity HIGH/LOW values from 70%/45% to 70%/35%
- [21:22]: Good evening my ladies!
--- Nice!
--- The seedling in EB1 is a bit droopy but less than earlier. Still looking good to me!
--- Wow! The seedling in EB2 is looking happy!
--- Misted both seedlings with some distilled water.
--- Covered both seedlings with dry domes.
--- Vents slightly opened.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Plan to do an IPM cleaning and spraying tomorrow morning.
Day 04 - Thursday - 02/24/23 - Total Days: 010
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 75.4°F [24.1°C]
- Humidity: 58.4%
- VPD: 1.22 kPa
- Soil %: [18, 25, 20, 26]
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- [07:17]: Early morning check up!
--- Both girls are looking great!
--- Noticeable growth for both plants. Very nice!
--- Okay time to clean!
--- Removed both humidity domes and gave both a quick cleaning with soap and water.
- [07:24]: Vacuumed the mulch cover of EB1
--- Also vacuumed the tent's floor.
--- Great!
- [07:34]: Filled a measuring cup with a cup of distilled water.
--- Added 2mL of Tweetmint Enzyme Plant Wash
--- Mixed the solution and poured it straight into a spray bottle.
--- Misted the top both mulch covers.
--- Also misted each humidity dome before placing them back.
--- Vents fully opened.
--- Done!
--- After the night cycle, plan to check soil moisture levels.
--- If needed, may give each EarthBox water for the first time since the initial planting.
- [16:20]: Good evening my ladies!
--- Looking beautiful!
--- Wow! Really liking the growth of the seedling in EB2, she' looks very happy!
--- Also local temps and RH look pretty good too.
--- Okay time to check the soil moisture.
- [16:27]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 18% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 25% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 20% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 26% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture seems a bit drier in EB1, but overall both are pretty even.
--- To compare general data, also going to use a basic meter.
- [16:39]: Using a soil moisture probe (Sonkir), took reading for each Earth Box.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB1 was at 8 out of 10
--- Top soil looked a bit dry around the edges
--- Soil moisture levels for EB2 was at 9 out of 10
--- Top soil looked a bit dry around the edges
--- Hmm.
--- According to the basic meter, the EarthBoxes are looking pretty hydrated.
--- At this stage of growth, there's really no need to water anything.
--- I hope I didn't frack this up.
--- Going to hold off on watering for a bit more.
--- Opps!
- [+00:22]: Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Glad the tank still had a bit left and was not completely empty.
Day 05 - Friday - 02/25/23 - Total Days: 011
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 75.8°F [24.3°C]
- Humidity: 58.5%
- VPD: 1.23 kPa
- Soil %: [18, 25, 21, 25]
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- [09:31]: Morning checkup!
--- Both seedlings are green and healthy!
--- The seedling in EB2 is looking very happy!
--- Going to be an easy grow day!
- [21:20]: Evening my girls!
--- Growth still looking good!
--- Not much to do tonight.
--- Simply refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
Day 06 - Saturday - 02/26/23 - Total Days: 012
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 75.6°F [24.2°C]
- Humidity: 58.2%
- VPD: 1.23 kPa
- Soil %: [18, 25, 21, 25]
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- [08:36]: Quick morning checkup!
--- Growing along nicely!
--- Going to be another easy grow day!
- [20:00]: Evening my girls!
--- Both seedlings are growing along with no issues!
--- New growth looks nice and healthy.
--- Also temps and RH have been pretty stable all week. Great!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Done!
Day 07 - Sunday - 02/27/23 - Total Days: 013
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 75.5°F [24.2°C]
- Humidity: 57.6%
- VPD: 1.25 kPa
- Soil %: [17, 25, 21, 25]
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- [07:25]: Early morning checkup!
--- Both seedlings are looking nice and healthy!
--- Plan to take basic height readings tonight.
- [20:06]: Good evening my ladies!
--- Nice! Both seedlings seem green and healthy!
--- Also both local temps and RH are looking perfect!
--- A local temp of 79 F and an RH of 72% gives a VPD of 0.95 kPa
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [20:13]: Took height readings!
--- The seedling in EB1 was about 2.25" tall!
--- The seedling in EB2 was about 1.5" tall!
--- The seedlings were about 46.5" away from the grow light.
--- This is the farthest I've ever had my light from the seedlings.
--- The Mars Hydro FC-6500 is a huge improvement over the old TSW-2000! She can really crank out the PARs! Curious to see how she does during veg and flower.
--- Right now I'm just stoked that both seedlings are growing steady without any yellowing!
--- Also the mites seem to be under control.
--- There's now little to no brown dust on EB1!
--- Nice!
--- Overall an easy grow week!
[END OF WEEK 01]
Introduction - Week 02 Summary -
Ensign's log, stardate 100772.73,
Overall another simple grow week!
Soil moisture levels have been pretty steady all week. As far as garden maintenance, been refilling the humidifier daily.
Did another IPM spraying early in the week. Glad the brown dust build up has now ceased.
Mid-week, gave both girls their first fertilizer feeding (foliar). So far, growth has been looking nice and healthy!
Oops!
Sort of forgot to take height checks this week (Damnit Ensign). Plan to do so next week along with an increase in the DLI.
Onward to next week. Engage! 🖖
[START OF WEEK 02]
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WEEK 02 - Seedling → Pre-Veg
02/27/23 → 03/05/23
This Week's Estimated Goals
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DLI: 13 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 200 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 0.5-1.0 kPa
This Week's Meter Readings & Averages
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DLI: 13.09 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 202 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 1.26 kPa
Soil %: [18.4, 25.0, 24.0, 25.6]
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Day 01 - Monday - 02/27/23 - Total Days: 014
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 75.9°F [24.4°C]
- Humidity: 58.1%
- VPD: 1.25 kPa
- Soil %: [17, 25, 21, 25]
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- [09:21]: Good morning my girls!
--- Looking great!
--- EB1's seedling is looking better and her new leaves look nice and healthy!
--- EB2's seedling is growing along like a champ!
--- Stoked for this grow!
--- Just have to make sure not to over water.
- [21:38]: Evening checkup!
--- Nice! Both seedlings show noticeable growth!
--- Also both local temps and RH look great!
--- A local temp of 80°F and an RH of 72% gives a VPD of 0.98 kPa
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Done!
Day 02 - Tuesday - 02/28/23 - Total Days: 015
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 75.7°F [24.3°C]
- Humidity: 58.0%
- VPD: 1.24 kPa
- Soil %: [18, 25, 21, 25]
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- [07:31]: Quick early morning checkup!
--- Wow! Both seedlings are growing along very nicely!
--- The runt in EB2 is just looking incredible! EB1 is also looking a lot better too!
--- Plan to do an IPM spraying tonight.
- [17:06]: Good evening my girls!
--- Everyone is looking nice and healthy!
--- Temps and RH are also looking spot on!
--- A local temp of 78°F and an RH of 75% gives a VPD of 0.82 kPa
--- Okay! Time to vacuum the tent! Also going to spray a bit of Tweetmint.
- [17:15]: Filled a measuring cup with a cup of distilled water.
--- Added 2mL of Tweetmint Enzyme Plant Wash
--- Mixed the solution and poured it straight into a spray bottle for later.
--- First I removed and cleaned both humidity domes (soap and tap water).
--- Then using a vacuum, I cleaned up all the brown dust on top of EB1. Glad that there was not as much to cleanup as last week.
--- Also vacuumed the floor of the tent.
- [17:34]: Using a spray bottle, misted the solution onto the top mulch covers of both EarthBoxes.
--- Misted each seedling with about 10-15 sprays of the IPM solution.
--- Also made sure to spray the sides of both EarthBoxes along with the floor of the tent.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Done!
Day 03 - Wednesday - 03/01/23 - Total Days: 016
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 74.8°F [23.8°C]
- Humidity: 55.8%
- VPD: 1.27 kPa
- Soil %: [19, 25, 22, 25]
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- [09:18]: Good morning my girls!
--- Growth for both are looking nice and healthy!
--- Hyped for EB2's seedling! She looks perky and green!
--- Gonna be a simple grow day!
- [22:46]: Late night check!
--- Both girls look great!
--- Also local temps and RH look pretty damn good!
--- A local temp of 78°F and an RH of 74% gives a VPD of 0.85 kPa
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Done!
--- Depending on soil moisture levels, plan to feed fertilizer tomorrow (foliar and or soil drench).
Day 04 - Thursday - 03/02/23 - Total Days: 017
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 75.6°F [24.2°C]
- Humidity: 57.5%
- VPD: 1.25 kPa
- Soil %: [18, 25, 24, 26]
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- [09:54]: Morning my ladies!
--- Growing along very nicely!
--- Plan to check the soil moisture levels tonight with the basic meter.
--- If the soil is dry enough, plan to give the first watering.
- [16:20]: Good evening my girls!
--- Wow! Both are looking very healthy!
--- Growth is looking nice and perky!
--- Okay time to check the soil moisture.
- [16:37]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 18% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 25% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 22% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 25% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture seems a bit drier in EB1, but overall both are pretty even.
--- Now for the basic meter.
- [16:49]: Using the soil moisture probe, took reading for each Earth Box.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB1 was at 8.5 out of 10
--- Top soil looked a bit dry around the edges
--- Soil moisture levels for EB2 was at 9 out of 10
--- Top soil looked a bit dry around the edges
--- Hmm.
--- According to the basic meter, the EarthBoxes are still looking pretty hydrated.
--- Since soil moisture levels are still quite high, going to only do a foliar feeding.
- [17:37]: Filled a measuring cup with 1/2cup of distilled water.
--- Added half of 1/64tsp of:
----- Quillaja Saponaria Extract
----- Big 6 Micronutrients [+ Humic Acid]
--- Added 1/64tsp of Horticultural Aloe
--- Added 1/32tsp of Pure Protein Dry [Organic Fish Aminos]
--- Going to try a new product!
--- Shout out to the DGC!
--- Trying some Recharge from Real Growers!
--- Please don't frack this up Ensign.
--- Okay!
--- Added 1/64tsp of Recharge
--- Mixed the solution and poured it straight into a spray bottle for later.
--- Removed both humidity domes.
- [17:58]: Misted the seedlings in both EarthBoxes with the nutrient solution.
--- About 20 sprays each.
--- Made sure to spray evenly.
--- Also tried to stay within the grow bags.
--- Placed the dry humidity domes back on with the vents fully opened.
--- [30 minutes later]
--- Removed both humidity domes.
- [18:33]: Re-misted the seedlings in both EarthBoxes with the nutrient solution.
--- About 10 sprays each.
--- Discarded the rest.
--- Placed the dry humidity domes back on with the vents fully opened.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Done!
--- The seedling in EB2 is definitely looking a lot better than EB1.
--- Really hope I didn't over water.
--- Don't die on me little ones!
Day 05 - Friday - 03/03/23 - Total Days: 018
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 75.8°F [24.3°C]
- Humidity: 57.9%
- VPD: 1.25 kPa
- Soil %: [19, 25, 27, 26]
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- [09:23]: Quick morning check up!
--- Wow! Definitely see noticeable growth for both!
--- Both are growing great!
--- The seeding in EB1 has really starting to take off!
--- Going to be an easy day!
- [21:26]: Evening my ladies!
--- Wow!
--- Growth is ramping up!
--- The seedling in EB2 is just crushing it! Also compared to the EB1, she's also looking a darker shade of green.
--- Not much to do tonight,
--- Simply refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Done!
Day 06 - Saturday - 03/04/23 - Total Days: 019
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 76.0°F [24.4°C]
- Humidity: 57.8%
- VPD: 1.26 kPa
- Soil %: [19, 25, 27, 26]
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- [07:25]: Morning my gals!
--- Nice!
--- Both are growing along green and healthy!
--- As their leaves continue to grow, starting to notice branching. Just incredible how fast these plants can grow!
--- Considering my past attempts, this grow has gone quite smoothly!
--- Don't frack this up Ensign!
- [20:46]: Evening check!
--- Looking good girls!
--- Another easy grow day!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Done!
Day 07 - Sunday - 03/05/23 - Total Days: 020
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 76.0°F [24.4°C]
- Humidity: 57.7%
- VPD: 1.27 kPa
- Soil %: [19, 25, 26, 26]
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- [7:27]: Quick morning checkup!
--- Nice! Both are looking incredible!
--- Gonna be another easy grow day!
- [20:35]: Good evening my girls!
--- Both have noticeable growth and are looking pretty good!
--- Week done!
--- Overall a very easy grow week!
--- Oops!
- [11:58]: Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Also another full grow board!
--- Gotta reset for next week.
[END OF WEEK 02]
Introduction - Week 03 Summary -
Ensign's log, stardate 100797.24,
Been another easy grow week!
More daily refilling of the humidifier.
Had some issues with the oscillating fan, but managed to fix it and the unit has been working fine all week.
Increased the DLI a bit too. As growth continues to ramp up, plan to further increase even more next week.
Mid-week, foliar fed both girls again.
Also pre-ordered a new humidifier! Upgrading to an AC Infinity CloudForge T7! Since this is a pre-order, probably won't be receiving this for a few months. Regardless, pretty hyped!
Towards the end of the week, experienced a weird white powdery build up on the exhaust filter. Cleaned it and have been checking for more build up. So far, the powder has not returned. Also gave each plant a foliar spray of silicone.
Getting closer to full veg!
Steady as she grows Ensign! 🖖
[START OF WEEK 03]
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WEEK 03 - Pre-Veg
03/06/23 → 03/12/23
This Week's Estimated Goals
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DLI: 18 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 278 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 0.5-1.0 kPa
This Week's Meter Readings & Averages
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DLI: 17.88 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 276 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 1.24 kPa
Soil %: [18.1, 24.7, 23.9, 25.1]
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Day 01 - Monday - 03/06/23 - Total Days: 021
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 76.1°F [24.5°C]
- Humidity: 57.5%
- VPD: 1.27 kPa
- Soil %: [18, 25, 26, 26]
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- [09:17]: Quick morning check up!
--- Wow! Top growth for both seedlings are just looking beautiful!
--- Grow strong little ones!
--- Plan to take both height and PPFD readings tonight.
- [21:58]: Evening my ladies!
--- Aye looking great!
--- Growth looks green and healthy!
--- Again, compared to EB2, EB1 is looking a bit more lime green, but she's definitely looking perky and taller.
--- Also both local temps and RH are pretty good.
--- EB1's local temp of 79.5°F and an RH of 79% gives a VPD of 0.72 kPa
--- EB2's local temp of 78.2°F and an RH of 64% gives a VPD of 1.19 kPa
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Done!
--- Plan to increase the DLI tomorrow.
--- Will also take height checks.
Day 02 - Tuesday - 03/07/23 - Total Days: 022
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 75.7°F [24.3°C]
- Humidity: 58.0%
- VPD: 1.24 kPa
- Soil %: [17, 24, 22, 25]
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- [09:14]: Good morning my girls!
--- Both are growing nice and green!
--- Plan to increase the DLI a bit more tonight!
--- Since I forgot to take readings last week (Damnit Ensign), also going to take basic height checks.
- [16:16]: Evening my gals!
--- Wow! Definitely looking bigger!
--- Growth is looking nice and green!
--- Hmm.
- [16:22]: The oscillating fan was not spinning?
--- Checking the AC Infinity App, the Cloudray S6 fan was completely disconnected!?
--- After a bit of tinkering, I found out that the issue was a fault in the power cable.
--- Shaka..
--- Repositioned the cables and the fan started working again!
--- Not sure how long this one will last.
--- Damnit Ensign..
--- I really don't want to order a replacement.
--- Haven't even had this oscillating fan for a full grow yet..
--- [*smokes a few bowls]
--- Anyways!
--- Time to take height readings!
- [17:34]: Took height readings.
--- Nice! Both seem to be at about the same height!
--- EB1 was about 2.75" tall.
--- EB2 was about 2.75" tall.
--- The plants were about 46" away from the grow light.
--- Going to increase the DLI goal closer to 18 mol/m2/d which is around 278 μmol/m2/s
- [17:39]: Took PPFD readings.
--- Both plants were around 203 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 13.15 mol/m2/d
- [17:41]: To increase the PPFD, decided lower the light.
--- Lowered the grow light down a bit.
- [17:49]: Took new PPFD readings.
--- Both plants were around 276 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 17.88 mol/m2/d
--- Great!
--- Best part is, since I didn't adjust the light's intensity, the FC-6500 is still drawing around 204.5W
--- Not going to water today.
--- Still using the humidity domes with the vents fully open.
--- Last but not least,
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Done!
--- Oops! Since I adjusted the height of the grow light,
- [18:04]: Took new light distance readings.
--- The plants are now about 29.75" away from the grow light.
--- Okay, now I'm done!
Day 03 - Wednesday - 03/08/23 - Total Days: 023
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 75.4°F [24.1°C]
- Humidity: 58.9%
- VPD: 1.21 kPa
- Soil %: [17, 24, 22, 25]
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- [09:27]: Good morning my ladies!
--- Wow! Both are looking perky and healthy!
--- Growth is really ramping up now!
--- Getting larger by the day!
--- Going to be another easy grow day!
- [21:46]: Evening check up!
--- Looking good girls!
--- Compares to this morning, there's definitely noticeable top growth. Hyped!
--- Not much to tonight.
--- Simply refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Done!
--- Plan to foliar feed tomorrow!
--- Grow strong little ones!
Day 04 - Thursday - 03/09/23 - Total Days: 024
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 76.1°F [24.5°C]
- Humidity: 58.6%
- VPD: 1.24 kPa
- Soil %: [21, 25, 27, 25]
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- [08:08]: Good morning my beautiful ladies!
--- Wow! Growing along nicely!
--- Hmm.
--- Noticing a white build up on the exhaust filter cover.
--- Using a vacuum and hose, I tried to clean the cover. Couldn't get it completely clean, but got most of it cleaned.
--- The FC-6500 made cleaning a bit of a challenge. The cover is clean enough for now.
--- The question is what is causing the build up?
--- Last time this happened, it was due to using tap water in the reservoir.
--- Since then, I've been using same store bought distilled water which should have close 0 PPMs.
--- If the particulate build up continues to increase, I may need to check my source water again.
--- Plan to give another foliar feeding tonight.
- [16:24]: Evening my queens!
--- Wow! Growth is still nice and green!
--- Seems that they both are enjoying the increased DLI!
--- Okay time to check the soil moisture.
- [16:33]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 17% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 24% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 22% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 25% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture seems almost the same as last week.
--- Now for the basic meter.
- [16:40]: Using the soil moisture probe, took reading for each EarthBox.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB1 was at 8.6 out of 10
--- Top soil looked sort of dry.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB2 was at 8 out of 10
--- Top soil looked more hydrated than EB1.
--- Okay time for another foliar feeding!
--- Going to use the exact same solution as last week, but changing the dosage a bit.
--- Oh snap!
--- Attention Ensign420!!
- [16:57]: The AC Infinity CloudForge T7 has pre-orders finally available again!
--- Wow!
--- Putting the recent issue with the CloudRay S6 aside (still working), I am always impressed with AC Infinity's build quality.
--- Over the past few months, occasionally been checking the AC Infinity's site for this to finally go on sale.
--- Well now she's on pre-sale so had to snag one!
--- Pre-orders made in November were just shipped so probably won't be receiving my unit for a few months.
--- With 3 nebulizers (fog emitters) and a reservoir capacity of just under 4 gallons (15 liters), humidity should be perfectly stable for a lot longer (output rate of 43.95 fl oz/h). She can easily maintain tent conditions at any set RH level (I hope).
--- Another huge improvement is she's a top loader! No more removing the tank during every refills. Also with about 3 times the capacity as my current humidifier (Vick's V4600), no more daily refills. Very nice!
--- Might even consider using the hose feature and just run the unit completely outside the tent.
--- Of course, the T7 is fully compatible with the Controller 69 which should provide perfect VPD levels. Stoked!
--- [*smokes a bowl]
--- Okay!
--- Now back to the grow!
- [17:10]: Filled a measuring cup with 1/2cup of distilled water.
--- Added half of 1/64tsp of:
----- Quillaja Saponaria Extract
----- Big 6 Micronutrients [+ Humic Acid]
--- Added 1/64tsp of:
----- Horticultural Aloe
----- Recharge
--- Added 1/32tsp of Pure Protein Dry [Organic Fish Aminos]
--- Mixed the solution and poured it straight into a spray bottle.
--- Removed both humidity domes.
- [17:25]: Misted the seedlings in both EarthBoxes with the nutrient solution.
--- Exactly 5 sprays each.
--- Made sure to stay within the grow bags and mostly on the seedling (used a bit of foil to cover the hygrometers).
--- Placed the dry humidity domes back on with the vents fully opened.
--- [30 minutes later]
--- Removed both humidity domes.
- [17:59]: Re-misted the seedlings in both EarthBoxes with the nutrient solution.
--- Exactly 5 more sprays each.
--- Placed the dry humidity domes back on with the vents fully opened.
--- [30 more minutes later]
--- Removed both humidity domes.
- [18:32]: Re-misted the seedlings again in both EarthBoxes with the nutrient solution.
--- Again, exactly 5 sprays each.
--- Also sprayed the soil moisture sensor (about 5 sprays)
--- Discarded the rest.
--- Using paper towels, cleaned the over-mist from the top of the plastic mulch covers.
--- Placed the dry humidity domes back on with the vents fully opened.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Going to check the soil meters again.
- [19:01]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 21% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 25% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 27% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 25% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture is now a bit higher around both grow bag sensors.
--- Really hope I didn't over-water.
Day 05 - Friday - 03/10/23 - Total Days: 025
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.0°F [25.0°C]
- Humidity: 58.0%
- VPD: 1.30 kPa
- Soil %: [19, 25, 24, 25]
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- [09:32]: Quick morning check up!
--- Growth is looking great!
--- Going to be a simple grow day!
- [21:58]: Good evening my ladies!
--- Growth is still looking healthy!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- That's about it for tonight. Easy grow day!
Day 06 - Saturday - 03/11/23 - Total Days: 026
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.5°F [25.3°C]
- Humidity: 58.9%
- VPD: 1.28 kPa
- Soil %: [18, 25, 23, 25]
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- [07:04]: Good morning my girls!
--- Nice! Both are continuing to looking nice and healthy!
--- Going to be another easy grow day!
- [20:27]: Evening check up!
--- Both plants are looking incredible!
--- Both plants are almost reaching the sides of the humidity dome.
--- Gonna have to start increasing the tent's RH soon (closer to 65-70%).
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Done!
Day 07 - Sunday - 03/12/23 - Total Days: 027
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 76.9°F [24.9°C]
- Humidity: 62.7%
- VPD: 1.14 kPa
- Soil %: [17, 25, 23, 25]
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- [07:31]: Quick morning check!
--- Growth is looking healthy and green!
--- Plan to take height readings tonight.
- [20:36]: Evening my girls!
--- Aye! Looking green and healthy!
--- Okay!
- [20:41]: Took end of week height readings.
--- Nice! Both seem to still be at about the same height!
--- EB1 was about 3.25" tall.
--- EB2 was also about 3.25" tall. Although she is looking slightly taller than EB1.
--- Both plants were about 29.25" away from the grow light.
--- Screw it! Going to do a foliar misting.
--- Going to be spraying a bit of silicon. Made some Agsil water using
- [20:50]: Filled a measuring cup with 1/2cup of distilled water.
--- Added 1/2cup of Agsil water.
--- Mixed the solution and poured it straight into a spray bottle.
--- Removed both humidity domes.
- [20:53]: Misted the seedlings in both EarthBoxes with the solution.
--- Exactly 5 sprays each.
--- Placed the dry humidity domes back on with the vents fully opened.
--- [30 minutes later]
--- Removed both humidity domes.
- [21:26]: Re-misted the seedlings in both EarthBoxes with the solution.
--- Exactly 5 more sprays each.
--- Placed the dry humidity domes back on with the vents fully opened.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Compared to the beginning of the week, both girls are definitely getting bigger. I'm just stoked that they're both looking healthy!
--- In preparation for the removal of the humidity dome, going to adjust the tent's RH a bit more.
- [22:14]: Adjusted the tent's environmental controls.
--- Adjusted the heater and humidifier's controller target TEMP/RH values from 78°F/60% to 78°F/65%
--- Done!
--- Local RH (under the humidity domes) look pretty good,
--- However, as both plants get closer to the edges of the dome, plan to further increase the tent's RH even more to closer match the conditions under the dome.
[END OF WEEK 03]
Introduction - Week 04 Summary -
Ensign's log, stardate 100810.92,
Well top growth is starting slow down. Yet soil moisture is continuing to dry out.
At the beginning of the week, lowered the grow light a bit closer to increase the DLI.
Foliar fed twice this week.
Have not bottom watered but plan to next week. Probably should have started this week? Had soil moisture sensor issues too, but now everything is working fine.
Lifted the humidity dome slightly off of EB1. Now the dome is raised about 2-3" above the mulch cover. To better match conditions under the dome, started to increase the tent's RH closer to 75%. Also have the vents fully closed. Now have to refill the humidifier daily during both the morning and evening checkups. Also ordered a mini green house to help with local RH control.
Towards the end of the week, growth seems to be slowing down. Think I probably should have started bottom watering this week. Plan to start soon.
Onto next week Ensign. Engage! 🖖
[START OF WEEK 04]
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WEEK 04 - Pre-Veg
03/13/23 → 03/19/23
This Week's Estimated Goals
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DLI: 19.5 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 301 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 0.5-1.0 kPa
This Week's Meter Readings & Averages
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DLI: 20.02 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 309 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 1.01 kPa
Soil %: [18.7, 24.9, 23.4, 24.1]
==========================================================
Day 01 - Monday - 03/13/23 - Total Days: 028
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 76.5°F [24.7°C]
- Humidity: 64.7%
- VPD: 1.06 kPa
- Soil %: [17, 25, 22, 25]
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- [09:24]: Good morning my girls!
--- Nice! Still looking healthy!
--- Compared to last week, can definitely see that both have doubled in size!
--- Don't frack this up Ensign.
--- Decided to increase the RH even more.
- [10:25]: Within the AC Infinity App,
--- Adjusted the 'Vegetative [18/6]' Schedule for the exhaust fan.
--- Increased the humidity's MAX/MIN from 70%/35% to 73%/35%
--- Plan to do more adjustments tomorrow along with a DLI increase.
- [22:35]: Evening check up!
--- Both girls are looking incredible! Green and healthy!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Done!
Day 02 - Tuesday - 03/14/23 - Total Days: 029
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 76.8°F [24.9°C]
- Humidity: 67.0%
- VPD: 1.01 kPa
- Soil %: [17, 25, 23, 23]
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- [09:19]: Aye good morning my ladies!
--- Looking great! Growth is still green and healthy!
--- Plan to increase both the DLI and VPD tonight.
- [16:20]: Good evening my girls!
--- Wow! Top growth is looking pretty good!
--- Before deciding whether to water or not, going to check the soil moisture.
- [16:24]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 16% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 24% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 22% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 22% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture is getting slightly drier.
--- Now for the basic meter.
- [16:28]: Using the soil moisture probe, took reading for each EarthBox.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB1 was at 5.2 out of 10
--- Top soil looked pretty dry.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB2 was at 9.5 out of 10
--- Top soil still looked hydrated.
--- Hmm. With the current soil moisture levels, plan to foliar feed, but will mainly feed EB1.
--- Also going to increase the DLI goal closer to 19.5 mol/m2/d which is around 301 μmol/m2/s
- [16:43]: Took PPFD readings.
--- Both plants were around 289 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 18.73 mol/m2/d
- [16:57]: To increase the PPFD, decided lower the light even closer.
--- Lowered the grow light down to just above the clip on oscillating fan.
- [16:58]: Took new PPFD readings.
--- Both plants were around 309 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 20.02 mol/m2/d
--- The FC-6500 is still drawing around 204.5W (at intensity 2 out of 10)
--- Plan to do height and distance checks at the end of the week.
--- Okay time to foliar feed!
- [17:11]: Filled a measuring cup with 1/2cup of distilled water.
--- Added half of 1/64tsp of:
----- Quillaja Saponaria Extract
----- Big 6 Micronutrients [+ Humic Acid]
--- Added 1/64tsp of:
----- Horticultural Aloe
----- Mycrobe Complete
----- Recharge
--- Added 1/32tsp of Pure Protein Dry [Organic Fish Aminos]
--- Mixed the solution and poured it straight into a spray bottle.
--- Removed both humidity domes.
- [17:24]: Misted the seedlings in both EarthBoxes with the nutrient solution.
--- Exactly 7 sprays for EB1.
--- Exactly 5 sprays for EB2.
--- Placed the dry humidity domes back on with the vents fully opened.
--- [30 minutes later]
--- Removed both humidity domes.
- [18:03]: Re-misted the seedlings in both EarthBoxes with the nutrient solution.
--- Exactly 7 sprays for EB1.
--- Exactly 5 sprays for EB2.
--- Placed the dry humidity domes back on with the vents fully opened.
--- [30 more minutes later]
--- Removed EB1's humidity dome.
- [18:39]: Re-misted the seedling in EarthBox1 with the nutrient solution.
--- Exactly 7 sprays for EB1.
--- Did not mist EB2.
--- Sprayed both soil moisture sensors (around 5-8 sprays each)
--- Discarded the rest.
--- Using paper towels, cleaned the over-mist from the top of both plastic mulch covers.
--- Placed the dry humidity domes back on with the vents fully opened.
--- Checked the soil meters again.
- [18:44]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 23% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 24% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 30% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 22% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture is definitely higher around both grow bag sensors (just sprayed them). This will lower over the next day or so.
--- I really hope I didn't over-water!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Also decided to increase the RH even further.
- [19:00]: Within the AC Infinity App,
--- Adjusted the 'Vegetative [18/6]' Schedule for the exhaust fan.
--- Increased the humidity's MAX/MIN from 73%/35% to 76%/35%
--- Adjusted the heater and humidifier's controller target TEMP/RH values from 78°F/65% to 78°F/70%
--- Hopefully with these adjustments, the tent's VPD will be closer to the local VPD under the domes. Will continue to check and increase the RH as needed.
Day 03 - Wednesday - 03/15/23 - Total Days: 030
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 76.6°F [24.8°C]
- Humidity: 67.3%
- VPD: 1.00 kPa
- Soil %: [18, 25, 23, 25]
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- [09:31]: Good morning my girls!
--- Growing along nicely!
--- Going to be an easy grow day!
- [21:38]: Evening check up!
--- Still green! Still healthy!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Done!
--- Tomorrow will be most likely another foliar feeding.
--- Will check soil moisture levels.
Day 04 - Thursday - 03/16/23 - Total Days: 031
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.1°F [25.1°C]
- Humidity: 64.6%
- VPD: 1.10 kPa
- Soil %: [24, 24, 28, 24]
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- [21:30]: Good morning my beautiful ladies!
--- Ah yea! Still growing along green and healthy!
--- Plan to check soil moisture levels tonight.
- [16:20]: Evening my ganja gals!
--- Looking green and great!
--- Time to check the soil moisture!
--- Hmm. There seems to be a bit of a UI issue within the WSView Plus app.
--- Had to download the new Ecowitt app and reconnect the gateway and sensors to view the data.
--- Anyways,
- [17:05]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 17% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 24% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 25% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 22% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture seems lower than last check so looking good.
--- EB2 does seems to have a bit more moisture than EB1.
--- Okay! Now for the basic meter.
- [17:23]: Using the soil moisture probe, took reading for each EarthBox.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB1 was at 6.2 out of 10
--- Top soil looked pretty dry.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB2 was at 9.5 out of 10
--- Top soil looked hydrated.
--- Okay time for another foliar feeding!
--- Going to use a similar solution similar to last week.
--- As far as dosage, going to lower it for EB2, but increase for EB1.
- [17:40]: Filled a measuring cup with 1/2cup of distilled water.
--- Added half of 1/64tsp of:
----- Quillaja Saponaria Extract
----- Big 6 Micronutrients [+ Humic Acid]
--- Added 1/64tsp of:
----- Horticultural Aloe
----- Mycrobe Complete
----- Recharge
--- Added 1/32tsp of Pure Protein Dry [Organic Fish Aminos]
--- Mixed the solution and poured it straight into a spray bottle.
--- Removed both humidity domes.
- [17:54]: Misted the seedlings in both EarthBoxes with the nutrient solution.
--- Exactly 3 sprays for EB1. Then exactly 5 sprays onto the top of the grow bag.
--- Misted exactly 3 sprays for EB2.
--- Placed the dry humidity domes back on with the vents fully opened.
--- [30 minutes later]
--- Removed both humidity domes.
- [18:33]: Re-misted the seedlings in both EarthBoxes with the nutrient solution.
--- Again, exactly 3 sprays for EB1. Then exactly 5 sprays onto the top of the grow bag.
--- Misted exactly 3 sprays for EB2.
--- Placed the dry humidity domes back on with the vents fully opened.
--- [30 more minutes later]
--- Removed only EB1's humidity dome.
- [19:24]: Re-misted the seedling in EarthBox1 with the nutrient solution.
--- Exactly 3 sprays for EB1. Then exactly 5 sprays onto the top of the grow bag.
--- Did not mist EB2.
--- Sprayed both soil moisture sensors (around 5-6 sprays each)
--- Discarded the rest of the solution.
--- Using paper towels, cleaned the over-mist from the top of both plastic mulch covers.
--- Placed the dry humidity domes back on with the vents fully opened.
--- Checked the soil meters again.
--- Hmm.
--- Again still getting familiar with the new Ecowitt app and UI.
--- The moisture data seemed incorrect and a bit out of order, so had to re-register the correct sensor IDs within the gateway (glad I had logs with the correct sensor ID order).
--- This means the data logged from earlier today (using the same app), is probably out of order (damnit Ensign).
--- Anyways, after a bit of tinkering, finally got the correct order.
- [19:52]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 24% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 24% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 28% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 24% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Great! Soil moisture is looking correct with levels obviously higher near the grow bags. Great!
--- Once they grow beyond the dome, will start to bottom watering.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Redirected the humidifier a bit. The unit is now pushing vapor towards the oscillating fan.
--- Hopefully this helps to even out the RH a bit more.
Day 05 - Friday - 03/17/23 - Total Days: 032
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.3°F [25.2°C]
- Humidity: 63.7%
- VPD: 1.13 kPa
- Soil %: [20, 25, 24, 24]
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- [09:19]: Morning my ladies!
--- Quick morning checkup!
--- Looking good! Growth is still looking green!
--- EB1 has pretty much reached the sides of the dome. May start removing the dome tonight by lifting it up partially.
- [22:10]: Good evening my girls!
--- Both are looking pretty green and healthy!
--- EB1 is pretty much at the edge of the dome. Going to have to adjust it soon.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [23:13]: Screw it! Decided to lift the humidity dome up.
--- Using some putty and plastic cups, I lifted the humidity dome up. Now the dome is a good 2-3" above the plant. Still have the vents of the humidity dome fully opened.
--- Also ordered mini greenhouse (via Amazon). This should help to increase the local RH.
--- Will probably need to increase the RH even further tomorrow.
Day 06 - Saturday - 03/18/23 - Total Days: 033
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 76.8°F [24.9°C]
- Humidity: 68.8%
- VPD: 0.96 kPa
- Soil %: [18, 25, 23, 24]
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- [07:26]: Quick morning check up!
--- Looking good girls!
--- Not much else to do right now.
--- Plan to increase the tent's RH tonight.
- [19:28]: Good evening my ladies!
--- Growth is still green!
--- Although EB1 is looking a bit lime on the edges of her leaves.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Now that a plant is more dependent on the tent's conditions,
- [20:43]: Adjusted the tent's environmental controls.
--- Adjusted the heater and humidifier's controller target TEMP/RH values from 78°F/70% to 78°F/75%
--- Then within the AC Infinity App,
--- Adjusted the 'Vegetative [18/6]' Schedule for the exhaust fan.
--- Increased the humidity's MAX/MIN from 76%/35% to 78%/35%
--- As the tent's RH increases,
- [20:58]: Misted both humidity domes with distilled water.
--- About 3 sprays each.
- [21:37]: Adjusted the humidifier's exhaust angle.
--- Now the humidifier is pushing vapor towards the middle of the tent (was pointed back towards the oscillating fan).
--- Done!
--- Plan to take height checks tomorrow!
Day 07 - Sunday - 03/19/23 - Total Days: 034
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 76.3°F [24.6°C]
- Humidity: 72.5%
- VPD: 0.84 kPa
- Soil %: [17, 25, 21, 24]
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- [07:33]: Quick morning check up!
--- Nice! Growing along and still looking green!
--- Decided to close the vents for EB1's humidity dome. The added air gap should be more than enough ventilation.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- As expected, the increased RH means more humidifier refills.
--- Plan to take height and distance checks tonight!
- [21:53]: Evening my ladies!
--- Growth is still green but seems to be growing a bit slower.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Okay!
- [22:09]: Took end of week height readings.
--- EB1 is now a bit taller.
--- EB1 is about 4.25" tall.
--- EB2 is about 3.75" tall.
--- Both plants are now about 23.5" away from the grow light.
--- Hmm.
--- Both are looking a bit droopy. But leaves are not yellow.
--- I really want to water both of them, but am too afraid of over-watering.
--- Going to let the soil dry out a bit more. Plan to start bottom watering soon.
[END OF WEEK 04]
Introduction - Week 05 Summary -
Ensign's log, stardate 100830.07,
This week was better than last and growth is less droopy.
At the beginning of the week, foliar fed and started bottom watering.
Mid week, top dressed and top watered both EarthBoxes.
Also got a mini greenhouse and started to dial in the local RH closer to 75% which as helped.
By the end of the week, bottom watered again and now both are growing along again!
Decided to leave the DLI unchanged (currently around 31).
Still have to get the hang of watering. Especially during the early stages of growth. But now both are looking happier and vegging along. In a few days, plan to increase soil moisture levels a bit more.
Onto next week! Engage! 🖖
[START OF WEEK 05]
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WEEK 05 - Pre-Veg → Full Veg
03/20/23 → 03/26/23
This Week's Estimated Goals
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DLI: 20 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 301 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 0.5-1.0 kPa
This Week's Meter Readings & Averages
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DLI: 20.80 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 321 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 0.96 kPa
Soil %: [16.6, 27.4, 20.7, 28.4]
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Day 01 - Monday - 03/20/23 - Total Days: 035
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 76.2°F [24.6°C]
- Humidity: 72.2%
- VPD: 0.84 kPa
- Soil %: [16, 24, 19, 24]
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- [09:25]: Morning my ladies!
--- Hmm. Growth is still a bit droopy.
--- No signs of yellowing so not going to stress.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [+12:47]: Quick late night check up and humidifier refill!
--- Growth seems to have slowed down a bit, but nothing is yellowing.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Plan to start bottom watering tomorrow!
Day 02 - Tuesday - 03/21/23 - Total Days: 036
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 75.6°F [24.2°C]
- Humidity: 70.7%
- VPD: 0.87 kPa
- Soil %: [15, 24, 20, 24]
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- [09:39]: Quick morning check and refill!
--- Still looking a bit droopy, but leaves are still green!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Well I really hope the drooping is due to under-watering and not over-watering.
--- Depending on soil moisture levels, plan to start bottom watering tonight!
- [17:12]: Good evening my girls!
--- Still a bit droopy, but growth is still looking green.
--- Okay!
--- Before bottom watering, going to check the soil moisture.
- [17:15]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 14% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 24% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 19% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 24% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture is getting slightly drier.
--- Now for the basic meter.
- [17:19]: Using the soil moisture probe, took readings for each EarthBox.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB1 was at 7.8 out of 10
--- Top soil looked pretty dry.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB2 was at 7.5 out of 10
--- Top soil is looking pretty dry.
--- With the current soil moisture levels, decided to also foliar feed a bit of fertilizer.
- [17:29]: Took PPFD readings.
--- Both plants were around 313 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 20.28 mol/m2/d
--- If growth gets better, I may increase the DLI towards the end of the week, but for now, going to leave the PPFD levels alone.
--- Plan to do height and distance checks at the end of the week.
--- Time to foliar feed!
- [17:39]: Filled a measuring cup with 1/2cup of distilled water.
--- Added half of 1/64tsp of:
----- Quillaja Saponaria Extract
----- Big 6 Micronutrients [+ Humic Acid]
--- Added 1/64tsp of:
----- Horticultural Aloe
--- Added 1/32tsp of Pure Protein Dry [Organic Fish Aminos]
--- Mixed the solution and poured it straight into a spray bottle.
--- Removed both humidity domes.
- [17:53]: Misted the seedlings in both EarthBoxes with the nutrient solution.
--- Exactly 3 sprays for both plants.
--- Placed the dry humidity domes back on.
--- [30 minutes later]
--- Removed both humidity domes.
- [18:34]: Re-misted the seedlings in both EarthBoxes with the nutrient solution.
--- Exactly 3 sprays for both plants.
--- Placed the dry humidity domes back on.
--- [30 more minutes later]
--- Removed both humidity domes.
- [19:09]: Re-misted the seedlings in both EarthBoxes with the nutrient solution.
--- Exactly 3 sprays for both plants.
--- Sprayed both soil moisture sensors (around 5-7 sprays each)
--- Instead of discarding the remaining solution, going to add it the reservoir solution.
--- Using paper towels, cleaned the over-mist from the top of both plastic mulch covers.
--- Placed the dry humidity domes back on.
--- Okay! Time for the first bottom watering!
- [19:14]: Filled a pitcher with 6 cups of distilled water.
--- Poured the solution from earlier into a measuring cup.
--- Then filled the measuring cup to the 2 cup line with distilled water.
--- Added 1/16tsp of Quillaja Saponaria Extract
--- Added 1/8tsp of:
------ Mycrobe Complete
------ Recharge
--- Added 2.5mL of Bio-Catalyst Enzyme Elixer
--- Added 8mL of Yah-Whey
--- Mixed the solution and poured both cups straight into the pitcher to mix with the 6 cups of distilled water from earlier (now 8 cups total).
- [19:38]: Mixed the solution again and poured 4 cups into each EarthBox's fill tube.
--- Checked the soil meters again.
- [19:48]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 20% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 24% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 27% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 24% - [CH04 EB2]
--- As the solution continues to wick up from the bottom, hoping to see a bit more of an increase in soil moisture.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Done!
--- I really hope I didn't frack this up!
--- Again.
--- Looking back at the last grow, I'm pretty sure I over-watered the first week of bottom-watering.
--- So this time, not going to bottom water again until next week.
--- Although I may do another foliar feeding in a couple days.
Day 03 - Wednesday - 03/22/23 - Total Days: 037
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 75.7°F [24.3°C]
- Humidity: 70.9%
- VPD: 0.86 kPa
- Soil %: [15, 24, 23, 24]
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- [09:31]: Quick morning checkup and refill!
--- Growth is still green! But growth has clearly slowed.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Hoping for the best. Maybe should have watered sooner.
- [22:01]: Good evening my ladies!
--- Quick evening checkup!
--- Growth looks about the same, but still green and no yellowing.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Been checking soil moisture and EB2's levels are looking pretty good. EB1 is looking a bit dry.
--- Depending on soil moisture levels tomorrow, plan to top water both EarthBoxes.
Day 04 - Thursday - 03/23/23 - Total Days: 038
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 75.3°F [24.1°C]
- Humidity: 69.3%
- VPD: 0.90 kPa
- Soil %: [21, 30, 24, 33]
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- [09:44]: Quick morning check up and humidifier refill!
--- Growth is still looking green but growing a bit slow.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [16:03]: Good evening my girls!
--- Growth is looking better. Leaves are looking greener,
- [16:08]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 14% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 24% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 19% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 22% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture is definitely drier.
--- Now for the basic meter.
- [16:14]: Using the soil moisture probe, took readings for each EarthBox.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB1 was at 6.5 out of 10
--- Top soil looked pretty dry.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB2 was at 7.5 out of 10
--- Top soil looks more hydrated than EB1, but still dry.
--- With the current soil moisture levels, decided to top water.
--- Will also give a slight foliar feeding.
- [16:34]: Filled a pitcher with 4 cups of distilled
water.
--- Added 1/32tsp of Quillaja Saponaria Extract
--- Added 1/16tsp of:
------ Big 6 Micronutrients [+ Humic Acid
------ Mycrobe Complete
------ Recharge
--- Added 1/8tsp of Horticultural Aloe
--- Added 1/4tsp of Pure Protein Dry [Organic Fish Aminos]
--- Added 2mL of Bio-Catalyst Enzyme Elixer
--- Added 6mL of Yah-Whey
--- Mixed the solution and poured 2 cups into a spray bottle.
- [16:58]: Removed the humidity domes, and back moisture sensor for EB1. Then peeled back the mulch cover.
--- Sprinkled 1tbsp of Kashi Blend and Gnarly Barley around the grow bag.
--- Using my fingers, I gently spread the top dress around into the soil a bit.
--- Then misted the entire top soil.
--- Tried to spray around the grow bag, but saturated the sides.
--- Did not spray the seedling.
--- Re-covered the top soil with the mulch cover and placed both the sensor and dome back.
- [17:25]: Using 1.75cups of the solution, repeated the same process for EB2.
--- Again, misted around the grow bag and tried to spray the top soil evenly.
- [17:56]: Using the last of the nutrient solution (under 1/2cup),
--- Topped off the solution to 1/2cup with distilled water. Mixed the solution and poured it straight into the spray bottle.
--- Using this slightly diluted solution, gave each plant a slight foliar feeding.
--- Removed both humidity domes.
- [18:02]: Misted the seedlings in both EarthBoxes with the nutrient solution.
--- Exactly 3 sprays for both plants.
--- Placed the dry humidity domes back on.
--- [30 minutes later]
--- Removed both humidity domes.
- [18:36]: Re-misted the seedlings in both EarthBoxes with the nutrient solution.
--- Exactly 3 sprays for both plants.
--- Sprayed both soil moisture sensors (around 5-7 sprays each)
--- Poured the remaining solution into EB1's fill tube.
--- Using paper towels, cleaned the over-mist from the top of both plastic mulch covers.
--- Placed the dry humidity domes back on.
--- Checked the soil meters again.
- [18:41]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 21% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 30% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 24% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 33% - [CH04 EB2]
--- As expected, soil moisture levels are overall higher. EB2 is slightly more saturate.
--- This week, roughly 6 cups of water have been fed to each EarthBox.
--- I really hope I didn't frack this up. Again.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Done!
Day 05 - Friday - 03/24/23 - Total Days: 039
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 74.9°F [23.8°C]
- Humidity: 70.9%
- VPD: 0.84 kPa
- Soil %: [17, 30, 21, 32]
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- [09:30]: Quick morning checkup and refill!
--- Still looking green!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [22:33]: Evening checkup!
--- Growth is not yellowing so hoping for the best.
--- Aye nice! Got a package!
--- A few days ago, purchased a mini greenhouse (via Amazon).
- [22:39]: Time to build it!
--- First, I removed both humidity domes.
- [22:48]: Using the aluminum bars and plastic fittings, I built up the basic frame.
--- Then after a bit of tinkering, I slid the plastic cover over the frame and secured it.
--- Lastly, zipped the mini greenhouse up.
--- Done!
--- Over the next few days, will check local RH and adjust the conditions as needed.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
Day 06 - Saturday - 03/25/23 - Total Days: 040
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.0°F [25.0°C]
- Humidity: 65.3%
- VPD: 1.09 kPa
- Soil %: [17, 30, 19, 31]
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- [07:32]: Quick morning check up!
--- Growth is still a bit droopy. But nothing is yellowing.
--- Local RH is a bit low.
--- Misted the inside of mini greenhouse with 7-8 sprays of distilled water.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [20:12]: Evening check!
--- Growth is looking about the same.
--- Hmm.
--- At 55%, local RH is still way too low.
--- This should be closer to 75% so need to add more air moisture.
- [20:21]: Repositioned the mini greenhouse.
--- Now the greenhouse is only covering the plant in EB1. Hopefully with a better seal, the RH will go up.
--- Since the plant in EB2 is still small enough, I simply placed the humidity dome back on.
- [20:25]: Misted both the greenhouse and dome with distilled water (10-15 sprays for the greenhouse, a few mists for the dome).
--- Also sprayed the top of the mulch cover for EB1 (about 10 sprays).
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [20:45]: Decided to adjust the humidifiers output.
--- Now the humidifier is pushing vapor back towards the oscillating fan again.
--- Will check RH in the morning and will continue to re-mist as needed.
Day 07 - Sunday - 03/26/23 - Total Days: 041
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 78.1°F [25.6°C]
- Humidity: 60.1%
- VPD: 1.28 kPa
- Soil %: [15, 30, 19, 31]
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- [07:32]: Quick morning checkup and refill!
--- Growth is looking a lot better!
--- EB1 is looking less droopy! The increase RH seems to be helping.
--- Misted both the greenhouse and dome with distilled water.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Been checking soil moisture and have noticed drying up around both grow bags.
--- Depending on the moisture levels, plan to bottom water again tonight.
- [21:12]: Good evening my gals!
--- Evening checkup!
--- Before bottom watering, going to check the soil moisture.
- [21:18]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 15% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 30% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 18% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 30% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture is already pretty dry around the grow bags.
--- Now for the basic meter.
- [21:26]: Using the soil moisture probe, took readings for each EarthBox.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB1 was at 6.5 out of 10
--- Top soil looked hydrated with a bit of mycelial growth present.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB2 was at 10 out of 10
--- Top soil looked really hydrated with a bit more mycelial growth than EB1.
--- With the current soil moisture levels, decided to do a bottom watering for both (more for EB1)
- [21:39]: Took PPFD readings.
--- EB1 was around 321 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 20.80 mol/m2/d
--- EB2 was around 317 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 20.54 mol/m2/d
--- Going to leave the PPFD levels alone.
- [21:55]: Took end of week height readings.
--- EB1 is now a bit taller.
--- EB1 is about 5.75" tall.
--- EB2 is still about 4.75" tall.
--- EB1 was about 21" away from the grow light.
--- EB2 was about 22.75" away from the grow light.
--- Okay! Time to bottom water!
- [22:12]: Filled a pitcher with 6 cups of distilled water.
--- Then filled a measuring cup to the 2 cup line with distilled water.
--- Added 1/16tsp of Quillaja Saponaria Extract
--- Added 1/8tsp of:
------ Horticultural Aloe
------ Big 6 Micronutrients [+ Humic Acid]
--- Added 1/4tsp of:
------ Mycrobe Complete
------ Recharge
--- Added 1/2tsp of:
------ Pure Protein Dry [Organic Fish Aminos]
--- Added 2.5mL of Bio-Catalyst Enzyme Elixer
--- Added 6mL of Yah-Whey
--- Mixed the solution and poured everything straight into the pitcher to mix with the 6 cups of distilled water from earlier (now 8 cups total).
- [22:46]: Mixed the solution again and poured 4 cups into each EarthBox's fill tube.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Placed the mini greenhouse and humidity dome back.
- [23:02]: Misted both with distilled water.
--- About 20 sprays for the greenhouse and 3 for the dome.
--- Done!
--- Did not top water anything.
--- Really hope I didn't over-water.
[END OF WEEK 05]
Introduction - Week 06 Summary -
Ensign's log, stardate 100849.22,
Ah yea! Growth is really ramping up now!
Mid week, rotated the green house to cover both plants. With regular mistings, now the local VPD is holding pretty stable. However, RH in the tent itself is very low. Not sure what to do when they out grow the greenhouse. Hopefully by then, both should be transpiring enough to add the required humidity to the tent. May have to start misting the sides of the tent with distilled water.
Also raised the PPFD by increasing the grow light's intensity. Bottom watered both EarthBoxes.
Just incredible! By the end of the week, both girls have easily doubled in size!
Top growth is a bit lime, but wow looking happy!
At the end of the week, poured a bit more water into each reservoir.
Overall a pretty simple grow week.
Onto next week Ensign, Engage! 🖖
[START OF WEEK 06]
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WEEK 06 - Full Veg Wk1
03/27/23 → 04/02/23
This Week's Estimated Goals
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DLI: 32 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 500 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 0.5-1.0 kPa
This Week's Meter Readings & Averages
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DLI: 20.80 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 321 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 1.14 kPa
Soil %: [16.4, 28.6, 21.7, 28.4]
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Day 01 - Monday - 03/27/23 - Total Days: 042
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.9°F [25.5°C]
- Humidity: 63.7%
- VPD: 1.16 kPa
- Soil %: [14, 30, 18, 29]
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- [09:31]: Morning check and refill!
--- Growth looks pretty good!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Misted both the greenhouse and humidity dome with distilled water.
--- Not much else to do today.
- [+00:35]: Good evening my ladies!
--- Quick late night checkup!
--- Nice!
--- Both are looking happy and perky again!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Misted both the greenhouse and humidity dome with distilled water.
--- Done! Easy grow day!
Day 02 - Tuesday - 03/28/23 - Total Days: 043
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 78.1°F [25.6°C]
- Humidity: 62.2%
- VPD: 1.21 kPa
- Soil %: [14, 29, 18, 29]
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- [09:43]: Quick morning checkup and refill!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Did not need to spray the greenhouse or dome.
--- Gonna be a simple grow day!
- [+00:24]: Late night checkup!
--- Wow! Looking good girls!
--- Growth is looking quite perky!
--- Both plants seem to now be in full veg!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Misted both the greenhouse and humidity dome with distilled water.
--- Plan to bottom water in a couple of days.
--- For now, going to let the soil continue to soak up the water from the reservoir.
Day 03 - Wednesday - 03/29/23 - Total Days: 044
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 78.0°F [25.6°C]
- Humidity: 64.0%
- VPD: 1.15 kPa
- Soil %: [14, 29, 18, 29]
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- [09:28]: Morning my girls!
--- Quick check and humidifier refill!
--- Both the greenhouse and humidity dome were still fogged with condensation.
--- Did not need to mist anything.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [23:03]: Quick evening checkup!
--- Wow!
--- Noticeable growth for both plants! These girls are starting to veg out!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Misted both the greenhouse and humidity dome with distilled water.
--- Depending on the water level in the reservoir (if any at all), plan to bottom water tomorrow.
Day 04 - Thursday - 03/30/23 - Total Days: 045
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.1°F [25.1°C]
- Humidity: 62.4%
- VPD: 1.17 kPa
- Soil %: [19, 28, 20, 28]
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- [09:07]: Morning checkup and refill!
--- Ahhh yea!
--- Both girls are just ramping up with growth!
--- Looking happy and perky!
--- EB2 is now pretty much now at the edges of the dome. Nice!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Removed the humidity dome and re-positioned the greenhouse to cover both plants. To help make a better seal, covered the middle air gap with a piece of plastic wrap.
--- Misted the greenhouse with distilled water. Also wet the top mulch covers. About 20-30 sprays.
--- Hopefully adding the extra seal will fix the issue I was having from before (RH was drying out too fast).
- [16:03]: Good evening my girls!
--- Removed the mini greenhouse.
--- Aye! Growth is finally looking pretty good!
--- Although growth color is looking a bit lime green with some slight leaf tip burning.
--- But wow! EB1 is now starting to stretch upwards!
--- Before watering, going to check the soil moisture.
- [16:10]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 14% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 28% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 19% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 29% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture is pretty dry around the grow bags again. Nice!
--- Now for the basic meter.
- [16:15]: Using the soil moisture probe, took readings for each EarthBox.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB1 was at 5.1 out of 10
--- Top soil looked dry but still has bokashi fuzz growing around the grow bag.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB2 was at 10 out of 10
--- Top soil is looking more hydrated than EB1 with more bokashi growth.
--- With the current soil moisture levels, decided to also foliar feed a bit of fertilizer.
- [16:29]: Took PPFD readings.
--- EB1 was around 338 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 21.90 mol/m2/d
--- EB2 was around 321 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 20.80 mol/m2/d
--- Decided to increase the PPFD closer to 400.
- [16:36]: To increase the PPFD, decided to increase the light's intensity.
--- Adjusted the 'Vegetative [18/6]' Schedule for the grow light.
--- Increased the MAX from 2 to 3
- [16:46]: Took new PPFD readings.
--- EB1 was around 440 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 28.51 mol/m2/d
--- EB2 was around 416 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 26.96 mol/m2/d
--- The FC-6500 is now drawing around 261.9W from 204.5W (at intensity 3 out of 10)
--- Plan to do height and distance checks at the end of the week.
--- Okay time to foliar feed!
- [17:09]: Filled a measuring cup with 1/2cup of distilled water.
--- Added half of 1/64tsp of:
------ Quillaja Saponaria Extract
------ Big 6 Micronutrients [+ Humic Acid]
--- Added 1/64tsp of:
------ Horticultural Aloe
--- Added 1/32tsp of Pure Protein Dry [Organic Fish Aminos]
--- Mixed the solution and poured it straight into a spray bottle.
- [17:26]: Misted the plants in both EarthBoxes with the nutrient solution.
--- Exactly 10 sprays for EB1.
--- Exactly 5 sprays for EB2.
--- Also, exactly 5 sprays for each grow bag.
--- [30 minutes later]
- [17:58]: Re-misted the plants in both EarthBoxes with the nutrient solution.
--- Exactly 7 sprays for EB1.
--- Exactly 5 sprays for EB2.
--- This time, exactly 5 sprays for only EB1's grow bag.
--- [30 more minutes later]
- [18:31]: Re-misted the plants in both EarthBoxes with the nutrient solution.
--- Exactly 7 sprays for EB1.
--- Exactly 5 sprays for EB2.
--- Sprayed both grow bag's top soil once more along with the moisture sensors (around 20 sprays each)
--- Going to add the rest of the solution to the reservoir solution.
--- Using paper towels, cleaned the over-mist from the top of both plastic mulch covers.
- [18:39]: Misted the greenhouse with distilled water.
--- Rotated both EarthBoxes 180 degrees.
--- Checked each fill tube and both reservoirs were dry.
--- Okay! Time for another bottom watering!
- [18:57]: Filled a pitcher with 6 cups of distilled water.
--- Poured the solution from earlier into the pitcher
--- Added 1/32tsp + 1/64tsp of Quillaja Saponaria Extract
--- Added 1/8tsp + 1/16tsp of:
------ Mycrobe Complete
------ Recharge
--- Added 1.75mL of Bio-Catalyst Enzyme Elixer
--- Added 4.5mL of Yah-Whey
- [19:11]: Mixed the solution and poured 3 cups straight into EB2's fill tube. The rest was poured into EB1.
--- Rotated both EarthBoxes back around.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Also re-angled the humidifier to exhaust vapor towards the middle area of the tent just behind the greenhouse.
- [19:52]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 25% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 28% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 27% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 28% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Will continue to monitor soil moisture levels and may water again in a few days.
Day 05 - Friday - 03/31/23 - Total Days: 046
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.6°F [25.3°C]
- Humidity: 61.5%
- VPD: 1.21 kPa
- Soil %: [18, 28, 25, 28]
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- [09:31]: Good morning my ladies!
--- Looking good! Growth is really ramping up!
--- Misted the greenhouse with distilled water.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [23:48]: Quick evening checkup!
--- Definitely getting bigger! New visible top growth! Also lower nodes are starting to stretch out! EB1 is almost the same width as the EarthBox. Wow!
--- Misted the greenhouse and mulch cover with distilled water.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
Day 06 - Saturday - 04/01/23 - Total Days: 047
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.5°F [25.3°C]
- Humidity: 64.9%
- VPD: 1.10 kPa
- Soil %: [18, 28, 26, 28]
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- [07:37]: Quick morning check up and humidifier refill!
--- Nice! Noticeable growth for both!
--- Although the top growth is looking a bit lime.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Misted the greenhouse and mulch cover with distilled water.
- [22:41]: Evening my girls!
--- Ooowee! Growth is ramping up!
--- Growth still looks a bit lime, but leaves are just praying upwards.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Misted the greenhouse and mulch cover with distilled water.
Day 07 - Sunday - 04/02/23 - Total Days: 048
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.1°F [25.1°C]
- Humidity: 67.9%
- VPD: 0.99 kPa
- Soil %: [18, 28, 27, 28]
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- [07:38]: Quick morning check up and humidifier refill!
--- Looking good girls!
--- Growth is getting closer to the sides of the greenhouse.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Misted the greenhouse and mulch cover with distilled water.
- [22:23]: Evening my ladies!
--- Nice! Growth is just bushing out!
--- Misted both plants with a bit of distilled water.
- [22:30]: Took end of week height readings.
--- EB1 is now a bit taller.
--- EB1 is about 9.25" tall.
--- EB2 is still about 6.25" tall.
--- EB1 was about 17" away from the grow light.
--- EB2 was about 21" away from the grow light.
- [22:45]: Decided to bottom water both EarthBoxes.
--- Poured 2 cups of distilled water straight into each EarthBoxes' fill tube.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Misted the greenhouse and mulch cover with distilled water.
[END OF WEEK 06]
Introduction - Week 07 Summary -
Ensign's log, stardate 100868.38,
All week, growth has been ramping up!
Bottom watered early in the week. Also raised the light up a bit to lower the DLI.
By the end of the week, top growth is still looking a bit lime in color, but overall looking perkier!
Re-positioned the greenhouse to only cover EB2. Also bottom watered again.
Wow! EB1 is crushing it! She's been bushing out with new top sites all week!
At the current rate of growth, plan to defoliate next week.
Steady as she grows Ensign, Engage! 🖖
[START OF WEEK 07]
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WEEK 07 - Full Veg Wk2
04/03/23 → 04/09/23
This Week's Estimated Goals
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DLI: 26 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 400 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 0.5-1.0 kPa
This Week's Meter Readings & Averages
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DLI: 28.97 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 447 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 1.22 kPa
Soil %: [20.1, 27.7, 30.1, 28.0]
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Day 01 - Monday - 04/03/23 - Total Days: 049
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 76.2°F [24.6°C]
- Humidity: 63.3%
- VPD: 1.10 kPa
- Soil %: [18, 28, 27, 28]
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- [09:21]: Morning check up!
--- Top growth is a bit lime, but wow both show noticeable signs of growth!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Misted the greenhouse with distilled water.
- [23:46]: Late night check and refill!
--- Aye looking good girls!
--- Top growth is still looking a bit lime green, but both are definitely getting larger!
--- Simply refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Did not spray the greenhouse.
Day 02 - Tuesday - 04/04/23 - Total Days: 050
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 76.3°F [24.6°C]
- Humidity: 52.4%
- VPD: 1.44 kPa
- Soil %: [22, 27, 29, 27]
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- [09:39]: Quick morning check up and humidifier refill!
--- Woah! EB1 has definitely exploded with growth! She's already the width of the EarthBox.
--- EB2 is also ramping up with growth!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Did not need to spray the greenhouse.
--- Depending on the reservoir and soil moisture, plan to water again tonight.
- [16:04]: Evening my ladies!
--- Removed the greenhouse.
--- Wow growth is looking good!
--- Still a bit lime around the leaf edges, but leaves are looking perky!
--- Misted the top growth with a bit of distilled water.
--- Also increasing the air exchange rate in the tent by increasing the idle speed.
- [16:10]: Within the AC Infinity App,
--- Adjusted the 'Vegetative [18/6]' Schedule for the exhaust fan.
--- Increased the MIN level from 2 to 3
--- Before deciding dosages, going to check the soil moisture.
- [16:17]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 17% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 27% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 27% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 27% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Nice! Soil moisture is pretty even throughout both EarthBoxes. There is a slightly drier area around the grow bag of EB1. EB2 seems to be pretty even with the rest of the sensors.
--- Now for the basic meter.
- [16:27]: Using the soil moisture probe, took readings for each EarthBox.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB1 was at 4.8 out of 10
--- Top soil looked pretty dry.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB2 was at 8.1 out of 10
--- Top soil looked a lot more hydrated than EB1.
--- Rotated both EarthBoxes 180 degrees.
- [16:40]: Checked the reservoir for both EarthBoxes.
--- Both were nice and dry!
--- With the current soil moisture levels, decided to bottom water both. Also will top water EB1 a bit.
- [16:54]: Took PPFD readings.
--- EB1 was around 447 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 28.97 mol/m2/d
--- EB2 was around 422 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 27.35 mol/m2/d
--- With a PPFD goal of 400-500, decided to leave the current light levels as is.
--- At the end of the week, may raise the grow light up a bit. Also will do height and distance checks.
--- Okay time to top water!
- [17:13]: Filled a measuring cup with 1cup of distilled water.
--- Added 1/64tsp of:
------ Quillaja Saponaria Extract
------ Horticultural Aloe
------ Big 6 Micronutrients [+ Humic Acid]
--- Added 1/32tsp of Recharge
--- Added 1/16tsp of Pure Protein Dry [Organic Fish Aminos]
--- Added 0.25mL of Bio-Catalyst Enzyme Elixer
--- Added 0.75mL of Yah-Whey
--- Mixed the solution and poured it straight into a spray bottle.
--- Rotated both EarthBoxes back to the default configuration.
- [17:33]: Misted both plants with the nutrient solution.
--- Exactly 5 sprays to the top growth for EB1.
--- Exactly 10 sprays to the grow bag of both EarthBoxes.
--- Local RH is pretty dry so decided to use the greenhouse.
--- Also misted the interior with distilled water.
--- [30 minutes later]
- [18:18]: Re-misted only EB1 with the nutrient solution.
--- Exactly 15 sprays to the grow bag and sensor.
--- [30 more minutes later]
- [18:51]: Re-misted EB1 with the nutrient solution.
--- Exactly 30 sprays to the grow bag and sensor.
--- Adding the rest of the solution to the reservoir solution.
--- Using paper towels, cleaned the over-mist from the top of both plastic mulch covers.
--- Rotated both EarthBoxes 180 degrees.
--- Okay! Time for another bottom watering!
- [19:09]: Filled a pitcher with 6 cups of distilled water.
--- Poured the solution from earlier into the pitcher
--- Added 1/32tsp + 1/64tsp of Quillaja Saponaria Extract
--- Added 1/8tsp + 1/16tsp of:
------ Mycrobe Complete
--- Added 1.75mL of Bio-Catalyst Enzyme Elixer
--- Added 4.5mL of Yah-Whey
- [19:20]: Mixed the solution and poured 3 cups straight into EB2's fill tube. The rest was poured into EB1 (~3.75cups).
--- Rotated both EarthBoxes back around. Misted the greenhouse with distilled water.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [19:31]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 23% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 27% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 29% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 27% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Moisture levels look pretty hydrated around each grow bag with EB1 being the driest.
--- Will check the reservoir in a couple days and may add more water if needed.
Day 03 - Wednesday - 04/05/23 - Total Days: 051
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.6°F [25.3°C]
- Humidity: 53.2%
- VPD: 1.47 kPa
- Soil %: [20, 27, 30, 27]
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- [09:20]: Good morning my ladies!
--- Both plants have reached the sides of the greenhouse! I don't want to remove the greenhouse b
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Did not need to spray the greenhouse.
--- Hmm..
--- My main concern is the lime green color of the top growth. There also seems to be a bit of tip burn too.
--- Is this light burn?
--- Or a nutrient deficiency?
--- Or improper watering?
--- Or a bit of each? I dunno.
--- Well growth is looking perky so just going to continue on!
- [21:58]: Evening checkup!
--- Nice! Growth is just bushing out!
--- EB1 is just booming!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Misted the greenhouse with distilled water.
Day 04 - Thursday - 04/06/23 - Total Days: 052
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.8°F [25.4°C]
- Humidity: 55.2%
- VPD: 1.42 kPa
- Soil %: [20, 28, 31, 28]
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- [09:39]: Quick morning check and refill!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Did not need to spray the greenhouse.
--- Plan to check PPFD readings and may start lowering the PPFD down a bit by raising the light up.
- [16:01]: Evening my ganja queens!
--- Ah yea! EB1 is just crushing it!
--- Growth looks happy for both, but EB1 is easily double the size of EB2.
--- RH outside the greenhouse is still way too low.
--- Misted both plants with a bit of distilled water.
- [16:10]: Took PPFD readings.
--- EB1 was around 464 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 30.07 mol/m2/d
--- EB2 was around 436 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 28.25 mol/m2/d
- [16:14]: Decided to raise the light up a bit.
--- Want to lower the PPFD to around 400 for EB2.
--- Raised the light up a few inches.
- [16:20]: Took new PPFD readings.
--- EB2 was around 400 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 25.92 mol/m2/d
--- EB1 was around 428 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 27.73 mol/m2/d
--- The FC-6500 is still drawing around 261.9W (at intensity 3 out of 10)
--- Before watering, going to check the soil moisture.
- [16:41]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 20% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 27% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 31% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 27% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture is drier around EB1's grow bag. EB2 seems to be at a higher level than the back.
--- Now for the basic meter.
- [16:47]: Using the soil moisture probe, took readings for each EarthBox.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB1 was at 7.5 out of 10
--- Top soil looked dry but still has bokashi fuzz growing around the grow bag.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB2 was off the charts at over 10 out of 10
--- Top soil is looking pretty hydrated.
- [17:01]: Rotated both EarthBoxes 180 degrees.
--- Checked each fill tube for each EarthBox.
--- EB1 still had a bit of water in the reservoir.
--- EB2's reservoir is dry, but not completely.
--- With the current soil moisture levels, decided not water anything.
--- Plan to do height and distance checks at the end of the week.
- [17:08]: Rotated both EarthBoxes back around.
--- Placed the greenhouse back and misted the sides with distilled water.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Will check the reservoir again at the end of the week.
Day 05 - Friday - 04/07/23 - Total Days: 053
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.9°F [25.5°C]
- Humidity: 61.9%
- VPD: 1.21 kPa
- Soil %: [21, 28, 32, 28]
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- [09:28]: Quick morning check up!
--- Woah! Just an explosion of growth from EB1.
--- EB2 is still smaller, but also showing signs of growth.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Misted the greenhouse with distilled water.
- [22:42]: Night check and humidifier refill!
--- Both are looking pretty good!
--- The green in the leaves looks less lime. Nice!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Did not spray the greenhouse. To let a little more air inside, partially zipped up the door.
Day 06 - Saturday - 04/08/23 - Total Days: 054
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.8°F [25.4°C]
- Humidity: 66.1%
- VPD: 1.08 kPa
- Soil %: [20, 28, 31, 30]
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- [07:40]: Early morning check up!
--- EB1 is still raging with growth!
--- EB2 is also growing along nice and perky!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Did not spray the greenhouse.
--- EB1 is getting too big for the greenhouse. Will have to remove it soon.
- [09:30]: Good evening my girls!
--- Nice! Growth for both are looking pretty good!
--- Okay
- [09:41]: Decided to reposition the greenhouse to only cover EB2.
--- Now that EB1 is out of the greenhouse, hopefully she's large enough to start adding moisture to the air.
--- Gave EB1's top growth a misting of distilled water. Also sprayed the top of the mulch cover.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Did not spray the greenhouse.
Day 07 - Sunday - 04/09/23 - Total Days: 055
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 76.2°F [24.6°C]
- Humidity: 70.5%
- VPD: 0.88 kPa
- Soil %: [20, 28, 31, 28]
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- [07:35]: Quick morning check and refill!
--- EB1 is looking nice and perky!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Did not need to spray the greenhouse.
- [19:01]: Evening checkup!
--- Wow! Growing along nicely!
--- Both plants are just bushing out!
--- Although top growth of EB1 is showing some tip burn.
- [19:12]: Took end of week height readings.
--- EB1 is now a bit taller.
--- EB1 is about 13.75" tall.
--- EB2 is about 10" tall.
- [19:16]: Rotated the EarthBoxes 180 degrees.
--- Checked both fill tubes. Both reservoirs were nice and dry!
- [19:27]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 20% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 28% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 31% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 30% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture is driest around EB1's grow bag.
--- EB2's soil seems to be at pretty saturated.
--- Not going to foliar feed.
- [19:58]: Decided to bottom water both EarthBoxes.
--- Filled a pitcher with 5 cups of distilled water.
--- Then filled a measuring cup with 2 cups of distilled water.
--- Added 1/32tsp + 1/64tsp + Half 1/64tsp of Quillaja Saponaria Extract
--- Added 1/16tsp + 1/32tsp + 1/64tsp of:
------ Horticultural Aloe
------ Big 6 Micronutrients [+ Humic Acid]
--- Added 1/8tsp + 1/16tsp + 1/32tsp of:
------ Mycrobe Complete
------ Recharge
--- Added 1/4tsp + 1/8tsp + 1/16tsp of:
------ Pure Protein Dry [Organic Fish Aminos]
--- Added 2mL of Bio-Catalyst Enzyme Elixer
--- Added 5.25mL of Yah-Whey
--- Mixed the solution and poured everything straight into the pitcher to mix with the 5 cups of distilled water from earlier (now 7 cups).
- [20:25]: Mixed the solution again and poured 3 cups into EB2's fill tube. The rest of the solution was poured into EB1's fill tube (~4 cups).
--- Rotated the EarthBoxes back.
- [20:36]: Oops! Forgot to take light distance measurements!
--- EB1 was about 16" away from the grow light.
--- EB2 was about 20" away from the grow light.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Did not spray the greenhouse. Simply placed it back onto EB2.
--- Misted EB1 with a bit of distilled water.
- [20:44]: Time for another board wipe!
--- Resetting the whiteboard calendar for another 5 weeks!
--- Wow what a week!
--- Growth is continuing to ramp up!
--- With about 2 more weeks left in veg, plan to start defoliating and training soon.
[END OF WEEK 07]
Introduction - Week 08 Summary -
Ensign's log, stardate 100887.53,
Growth is continuing to ramp up!
Early in the week, the greenhouse was removed. Now both plants are under the exact same environmental conditions. With both plants now transpiring into the same grow space, the RH has been a lot more stable.
Also trying 'Grow Dots' from 'Real Growers!' Top dressed around each grow bag and mixed it into the top soil.
Mid-week, gave each of the girls their first defoliation. Glad to say that they both quickly bounced back and by the end of the week, they have fully recovered and are continuing to bush out!
Plan to top water next week with some fertilizer.
One more week of 18/6 veg to go before the big flip to 12/12 bloom!
Steady as she grows Ensign. Engage! 🖖
[START OF WEEK 08]
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WEEK 08 - Full Veg Wk3
04/10/23 → 04/16/23
This Week's Estimated Goals
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DLI: 32 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 500 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 0.5-1.0 kPa
This Week's Meter Readings & Averages
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DLI: 29.81 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 460 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 0.98 kPa
Soil %: [20.6, 28.4, 31.7, 27.3]
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Day 01 - Monday - 04/10/23 - Total Days: 056
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 76.4°F [24.7°C]
- Humidity: 69.9%
- VPD: 0.91 kPa
- Soil %: [20, 28, 31, 28]
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- [09:17]: Morning check up!
--- EB1 is just bushing out!
--- Can barely see EB2, but she looks okay too. Will check under the greenhouse tonight.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Did not spray the greenhouse.
- [+00:45]: Late night check up and humidifier refill!
--- Nice! Both girls are looking pretty damn good!
--- EB1 is just filling up the tent!
--- Both are looking great!
--- Did not spray the greenhouse.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [+01:07]: Did a bit of leaf tucking to expose more top sites.
--- Mainly tucked the huge fan leaves.
--- Wow!
--- EB1 already has about 6 to 7 tops growing in!
--- Plan to start defoliation later in the week.
Day 02 - Tuesday - 04/11/23 - Total Days: 057
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77°F [25.0°C]
- Humidity: 67.2%
- VPD: 1.01 kPa
- Soil %: [20, 28, 32, 27]
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- [09:43]: Quick morning check up!
--- Looking good!
--- Since the tent's RH has been a lot more stable, decided to remove the greenhouse.
--- EB1 has been transpiring enough humidity to keep the tent at a stable 65-70% RH so adding EB2 should help stabilize the RH even more.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [16:04]: Evening checkup!
--- Wow! Both girls are growing larger, but EB1 is clearly dominating!
--- EB2 is also showing signs of additional top sites growing in. Nice!
- [16:11]: Okay! Trying a new product!
--- Shout out the DGC!
--- Gonna give 'Grow Dots' by 'Real Growers' a go!
--- Woah! The dots kinda look like nerds candy or ice cream dots. Pretty cool! Now I understand why they're called dots.
--- Anyways!
--- I'm also currently using 'Recharge' with noticeable growth. Huge difference from my last grow so stoked to give these dots a try.
--- Going to top dress a bit into the top soil.
--- Made a basic wetting solution. Also going to add in a bit of Recharge.
- [16:29]: Filled a measuring cup with 1/2cup of distilled water.
--- Added 1/64tsp of:
------ Quillaja Saponaria Extract [60]
------ Recharge
--- Mixed the solution and poured it straight into a spray bottle.
--- Okay! Time to top dress!
- [16:39]: Rotated the EarthBoxes 90 degrees clockwise.
--- EarthBox2 is now facing the front.
--- Gently peeled back the mulch cover.
--- Sprinkled 1.5tsp of Grow Dots onto the top soil around the grow bag.
--- Using my fingers, I gently worked the dots into the top soil.
--- Misted the top soil with 0.25cup of the wetting solution.
--- Gently replaced the mulch cover.
- [16:59]: Rotated the EarthBoxes 180 degrees. Now EB2 is now facing the front.
--- Repeated the same process for EB2.
--- Worked the dots into the top soil and sprayed the area with rest of the solution.
- [17:18]: Rotated the EarthBoxes 90 degrees counter-clockwise.
--- Now both fill tubes are facing the front.
--- Checked down each tube and both reservoirs were nice and dry. Nice!
--- Decided to bottom water.
- [17:20]: Filled a pitcher with 3 cups of distilled water.
--- Poured the water straight into EB2's fill tube.
--- Repeated the same process for EB1.
--- Rotated the EarthBoxes back to the default configuration.
- [17:30]: Misted the top growth for both plants with a bit of distilled water.
--- Did not refill the humidifier. The tank was still pretty full so will check tomorrow morning.
--- Done!
--- Growth is all around looking pretty good!
--- Plan to defoliate either tomorrow or Thursday. Will take PPFD readings as well.
Day 03 - Wednesday - 04/12/23 - Total Days: 058
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.2°F [25.1°C]
- Humidity: 69.5%
- VPD: 0.95 kPa
- Soil %: [22, 30, 33, 26]
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- [09:23]: Quick morning check and refill!
--- Both girls have obvious signs of growth!
--- EB1 has clearly started growing beyond the sides of EarthBox. Nice!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [+00:55]: Late night check and humidifier refill!
--- Good evening my girls!
--- Ooowee!
--- Looking great!
--- EB1 is continuing to bush out! She definitely needs a defoliation soon.
--- EB2 is a bit lagging, but also growing along nicely! Although her leaves are more lime in color.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
Day 04 - Thursday - 04/13/23 - Total Days: 059
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.5°F [25.3°C]
- Humidity: 68.3%
- VPD: 1.00 kPa
- Soil %: [21, 29, 33, 27]
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- [09:54]: Morning my queens!
--- Aye looking good girls!
--- Damn EB1 is getting huge!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Plan to defoliate tonight!
- [16:55]: Evening checkup!
--- Wow! Just incredible!
--- Stoked on the growth for both!
--- EB1 is continuing to dominate the tent!
- [17:07]: Took PPFD readings.
--- EB1 was around 460 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 29.81 mol/m2/d
--- EB2 was around 437 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 28.32 mol/m2/d
--- Going to leave the PPFD alone.
- [17:17]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 21% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 29% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 33% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 27% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture is drier around EB1's grow bag. EB2 seems to be at a higher level than the back.
--- Now for the basic meter.
- [17:21]: Using the soil moisture probe, took readings for each EarthBox.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB1 was at 8 out of 10
--- Top soil looked a bit dry.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB2 was at 10 out of 10
--- Top soil is looking pretty hydrated.
- [17:31]: Rotated both EarthBoxes 180 degrees.
--- Checked the fill tube for each EarthBox.
--- Both fill tubes were pretty dry.
--- With the current soil moisture levels, decided not water anything.
--- Rotated the EarthBoxes 90 degrees counter-clockwise.
- [17:38]: Time for the first defoliation!
--- Starting with EB1,
--- Using a set of trimmers, I carefully trimmed off the larger fan leaves.
--- Also removed some of the lower nodal growth too.
--- All the trimmings easily filled a solo cup with leaves.
--- Tucked the trimmings under the mulch cover.
- [18:17]: Did the same for EB2.
--- Did not trim as much as EB1, but opened up the canopy a bit more by removing the larger fan leaves.
--- Wow!
--- Stem rubs of the trim for EB2 is pretty damn loud! Can smell a definite diesel-like profile. Very nice!
--- Rotated the EarthBoxes back to the default configuration.
- [18:49]: Misted both plants with distilled water.
--- Plan to do height and distance checks at the end of the week.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
Day 05 - Friday - 04/14/23 - Total Days: 060
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.5°F [25.3°C]
- Humidity: 68.6%
- VPD: 0.98 kPa
- Soil %: [21, 28, 32, 27]
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- [09:23]: Quick morning check and refill!
--- Looking good girls!
--- A bit droopy, but this is expected after a defoliation. Growth will perk up again in a few days.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Plan to bottom water tonight!
- [23:59]: Late night checkup and humidifier refill!
--- Aye nice!
--- Ladies are looking pretty fine!
--- Top growth for both are now perky again! Can see multiple top sites for both plants.
--- But wow EB1 is continuing to crush it!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Before bottom watering,
- [+00:27]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 21% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 28% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 32% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 27% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture is continuing to dry around EB1's grow bag. EB2 is also drying up too, but is pretty moi.
--- Was planning on bottom watering, but based on the current levels, will hold off for another day or so.
Day 06 - Saturday - 04/15/23 - Total Days: 061
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.7°F [25.4°C]
- Humidity: 68.6%
- VPD: 1.00 kPa
- Soil %: [20, 28, 31, 28]
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- [07:12]: Quick morning check up and humidifier refill!
--- Wow! Growth is looking great!
--- Both are already perking up!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [19:05]: Quick evening check up!
--- Looking good girls!
--- EB1 is looking incredible!
--- EB2 is also looking pretty good! She's just starting to reach beyond the EarthBox.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
Day 07 - Sunday - 04/16/23 - Total Days: 062
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.9°F [25.5°C]
- Humidity: 68.5%
- VPD: 1.01 kPa
- Soil %: [20, 28, 30, 28]
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- [07:24]: Morning my ladies!
--- Woah!
--- EB1 got big!
--- Growth is really starting to spread out!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [22:37]: Night checkup!
--- Woah! Definite signs of growth!
--- EB1's growth is just incredible!
- [22:44]: Took end of week height readings.
--- EB1 is about 18" tall.
--- EB2 is about 15" tall.
--- EB1 was about 12.25" away from the grow light.
--- EB2 was about 15.5" away from the grow light.
--- Both are getting a bit close to the light. Plan to raise it up soon.
- [23:04]: Rotated the EarthBoxes 180 degrees.
--- Checked both fill tubes.
--- EB1 was dry!
--- EB2 was almost dry. There was still a bit of water.
- [23:15]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 20% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 28% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 30% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 28% - [CH04 EB2]
--- EB1 is getting drier. She's about the same soil moisture level as last week.
--- EB2 is 10% more hydrated than EB1
--- Based on moisture levels, decided to not water anything.
- [23:33]: Rotated the EarthBoxes back to the default configuration.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Wow!
--- Both have shown considerable growth over the week! On-wards to the next!
[END OF WEEK 08]
Introduction - Week 09 Summary -
Ensign's log, stardate 100906.68,
Overall a pretty good grow week!
Started the week off by increasing the light's intensity. Also raised it up a bit.
Most of the week was basic growth checkups and humidifier refilling.
Mid week, increased the light's intensity a bit more. Also did a top soil drench of organic fertilizer along with a simple defoliation.
Towards the end of the week, decided to give both girls a large bottom watering. Also did a mini defoliation again.
Now that both reservoirs are full with about 2 gallons, shouldn't need to water for a while.
Next week will be the big 12/12 flip!
Steady as she grows Ensign. Engage! 🖖
[START OF WEEK 09]
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WEEK 09 - Full Veg Wk4
04/17/23 → 04/23/23
This Week's Estimated Goals
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DLI: 39 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 600 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 0.5-1.0 kPa
This Week's Meter Readings & Averages
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DLI: 40.05 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 618 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 1.04 kPa
Soil %: [25.9, 37.3, 32.0, 34.7]
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Day 01 - Monday - 04/17/23 - Total Days: 063
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.8°F [25.4°C]
- Humidity: 68.6%
- VPD: 1.00 kPa
- Soil %: [19, 28, 30, 28]
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- [09:23]: Quick morning checkup!
--- Looking great my ladies!
--- EB1 is continuing to explode with growth!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [22:25]: Evening my girls!
--- Growing along nicely!
--- The top of the canopy is clearly filling in with top sites.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Looking at the lower leaves, plan to do another fertilizer feeding soon.
Day 02 - Tuesday - 04/18/23 - Total Days: 064
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 78.4°F [25.8°C]
- Humidity: 67.4%
- VPD: 1.05 kPa
- Soil %: [31, 34, 33, 35]
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- [09:17]: Good morning my ladies!
--- Growing along very nicely!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Getting a bit droopy, so plan to top water (or better known as soil drenching) tonight!
- [16:03]: Good evening my queens!
--- Wow! Looking great ladies!
--- Top growth is looking very nice!
--- Hmm. A bit of yellowing is still developing on the lower leaves.
--- Regardless, canopy growth is still spreading out quite nicely!
--- With this being the last week of 18/6 veg, these girls are bushing out quite nicely!
--- After flipping the light schedule from 18/6 to 12/12, some cannabis plants will double in size.
--- Starting to get a bit nervous (well more stoked than nervous) about the growth spurt these ladies may undergo (also known as the 'stretch phase').
- [16:19]: Took PPFD readings.
--- EB1 was around 476 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 30.84 mol/m2/d
--- EB2 was around 449 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 29.1 mol/m2/d
--- Decided to increase the intensity of the grow light. Going for a PPFD goal of 500.
--- Will also most likely need to raise it up a bit.
- [16:27]: Within the AC Infinity App,
--- Adjusted the 'Vegetative [18/6]' Schedule for the grow light.
--- Increased the MAX from 3 to 4
--- The FC-6500 is now utilizing around 327.3W from 261.9W (at intensity 4 out of 10)
- [16:33]: Raised the grow light up a bit.
--- Took new PPFD readings.
--- EB1 was around 528 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 34.21 mol/m2/d
--- EB2 was around 499 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 32.34 mol/m2/d
--- Great!
- [16:48]: Took a general light distance reading for EB1.
--- She's now about 16.25" from the grow light.
--- Plan to do final height and distance readings at the end of the week.
--- Okay! Now for the soil!
- [16:53]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 20% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 28% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 30% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 28% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture is drying around EB1.
--- EB2 soil seems to be 10% more hydrated.
--- Now for the basic meter.
- [16:58]: Using the soil moisture probe, took readings for each EarthBox.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB1 was at 5.5 out of 10
--- Top soil both looked and felt dry.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB2 was at 3 out of 10
--- Top soil looks hydrated but felt dry.
--- Fascinating. 🖖
--- A huge contrast in moisture data.
--- Based on the basic meter, both girls have drank quite a bit. Yet the Ecowitt sensors have not really changed much at all.
- [17:09]: Rotated both EarthBoxes 180 degrees.
--- Checked the fill tube for each EarthBox.
--- Both fill tubes are now pretty dry!
--- With the current soil moisture levels, decided to continue on with the top soil drenching.
--- Don't frack this up Ensign!
- [17:21]: Filled a pitcher with 5 cups of distilled water.
--- Then filled a measuring cup with 2 cups of distilled water.
--- Added 1/32tsp + 1/64tsp + Half 1/64tsp of Quillaja Saponaria Extract
--- Added 1/16tsp + 1/32tsp + 1/64tsp of:
------ Horticultural Aloe
------ Big 6 Micronutrients [+ Humic Acid]
--- Added 1/8tsp + 1/16tsp + 1/32tsp of:
------ Mycrobe Complete
------ Recharge
--- Added 1/4tsp + 1/8tsp + 1/16tsp of:
------ Pure Protein Dry [Organic Fish Aminos]
--- Added 2mL of Bio-Catalyst Enzyme Elixer
--- Added 5.25mL of Yah-Whey
--- Mixed the solution and poured everything straight into the pitcher to mix with the 5 cups of distilled water from earlier (now 7 cups).
--- Poured 3.5 cups of the mixed solution into a spray bottle.
- [17:54]: Rotated the EarthBoxes 90 degrees. EB2 is now facing the front.
--- Before watering, going to defoliate a bit.
- [17:58]: Using a pair of trimmers, I gently clipped away lower yellowing leaves.
--- Removed a few of the larger fan leaves which were covering top sites.
--- To help to further promote top growth, also removed more lower nodes.
--- Time to top soil drench!
--- Also going to top dress a bit of gnarly barley!
- [18:27]: Gently removed the rear moisture meter before pealing back the plastic much cover.
--- Now for the top dressing.
- [18:30]: Sprinkled 1/4cup of Gnarly Barley onto the top soil.
--- Tried to stay towards the back.
--- Using my fingers, I gently tilled the topdressing into the top soil.
--- Also tried to work in all of the trimmings from the defoliation.
- [18:42]: Misted the top soil for EB2.
--- Made sure to spray the area with the Grow Dots, but did not spray the grow bag.
--- Sprayed the whole top soil, but focused more on the back area.
--- Placed the mulch cover back along with the rear moisture sensor.
- [18:59]: Rotated the EarthBoxes 180 degrees.
--- Now for EB1,
--- Using a pair of trimmers, I gently clipped away yellowing leaves.
--- Also removed the larger fan leaves covering top sites.
- [19:20]: Gently removed the rear moisture meter.
--- Then pealed back the plastic much cover.
- [19:24]: Sprinkled 1/4cup of Gnarly Barley onto the top soil.
--- Again, tried to stay towards the back. Also sprinkled a bit around the grow bag.
--- Using my fingers, I gently tilled the topdressing into the top soil.
--- Also tilled in the trimmings from the defoliation.
- [19:45]: Using the rest of the solution (~3.5cups), misted the top soil for EB1.
--- Made sure to spray the Grow Dots, but did not spray the grow bag.
--- Tried to spray the solution evenly.
- [19:47]: Placed the mulch cover back along with the rear moisture sensor.
--- Rotated the EarthBoxes back to the default configuration.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [20:12]: Misted the top growth with a bit of distilled water.
--- Really hope I didn't over-water.
--- Going to let the water soak in a bit before checking the moisture levels.
--- Okay!
- [21:31]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 31% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 44% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 33% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 35% - [CH04 EB2]
--- As expected, soil moisture overall is higher.
--- Will continue to check moisture levels as the soil dries out.
Day 03 - Wednesday - 04/19/23 - Total Days: 065
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.8°F [25.4°C]
- Humidity: 67.7%
- VPD: 1.02 kPa
- Soil %: [28, 41, 33, 36]
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- [09:25]: Morning my ladies!
--- Quick humidifier refill and growth check!
--- Nice! Growth is continuing to bush out!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [+02:40]: Late night checkup!
--- Looking good girls!
--- Ladies are looking nice and perky!
--- The top canopy is already filling in quite nicely!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Oh yea,
--- Happy 420!
--- [*smokes a bowl]
Day 04 - Thursday - 04/20/23 - Total Days: 066
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 79.1°F [26.2°C]
- Humidity: 68.5%
- VPD: 1.04 kPa
- Soil %: [27, 40, 32, 36]
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- [09:37]: Morning my beauties!
--- Quick checkup and refill!
--- Growing along and looking great!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- HAPPY 420!
--- [*smokes a few bowls]
--- Recently been considering how I bottom water my EarthBoxes.
--- Usually I never fill the reservoir more than 8-9 cups of water at a time.
--- But now planning on doing a larger bottom watering (2-3 gallons or 32-48 cups).
--- My main concern of course is over-watering.
--- Since all I have is distilled water, will most likely add a bit of CalMag and Agisil along with a bit of Yah-Whey.
--- For now gonna wait a bit for the top soil to dry up a bit more.
- [20:46]: Evening checkup!
--- Wow looking good girls!
--- Both are bushing out nicely!
- [21:39]: Took PPFD readings.
--- EB1 was around 527 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 34.15 mol/m2/d
--- EB2 was around 509 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 32.98 mol/m2/d
--- Since the 12/12 flip is starting next week, plan to increase the PPFD even more closer to 600 μmol/m2/s.
--- Going to further increase the light's intensity.
- [21:48]: Within the AC Infinity App,
--- Adjusted the 'Vegetative [18/6]' Schedule for the grow light.
--- Increased the MAX from 4 to 5
--- The FC-6500 is now drawing around 386.2W from 327.3W (at intensity 5 out of 10)
--- Took new PPFD readings.
--- EB1 was around 618 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 40.05 mol/m2/d
--- EB2 was around 595 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 38.56 mol/m2/d
- [10:07]: Took a light distance reading for EB1.
--- She's now about 16" from the grow light.
- [22:16]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 27% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 40% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 32% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 36% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture is drier around EB1's grow bag. EB2 seems to be at a higher level than the back.
--- Now for the basic meter.
- [22:21]: Using the soil moisture probe, took readings for each EarthBox.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB1 was at 7.5 out of 10
--- Top soil looked pretty hydrated.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB2 was at 5.8 out of 10
--- Top soil was also looking pretty hydrated.
- [22:33]: Rotated both EarthBoxes 180 degrees.
--- Checked the fill tube for each EarthBox.
--- Both fill tubes were pretty dry.
--- With the current soil moisture levels, decided to not water anything.
--- Plan to do a large bottom watering soon. Probably tomorrow or Saturday.
- [22:43]: Rotated the EarthBoxes back to the default configuration.
--- Misted the top growth of both plants with distilled water.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
Day 05 - Friday - 04/21/23 - Total Days: 067
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 78.8°F [26.0°C]
- Humidity: 68.4%
- VPD: 1.04 kPa
- Soil %: [26, 40, 32, 36]
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- [09:20]: Quick morning checkup and refill!
--- Growth looks
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Not much to do today. Gonna be a simple grow day!
- [23:36]: Evening my girls!
--- Growth is looking great!
--- EB1 continues to dominate the tent! EB2 is also filling in nicely!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
Day 06 - Saturday - 04/22/23 - Total Days: 068
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 79.9°F [26.6°C]
- Humidity: 69.7%
- VPD: 1.04 kPa
- Soil %: [25, 39, 32, 36]
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- [07:02]: Early morning checkup!
--- Girls are looking pretty good!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Plan to bottom water tonight!
- [21:16]: Evening checkup!
--- Nice! Looking great ladies!
--- There are a few leaves on EB1, but overall growth is healthy and perky.
- [21:26]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 25% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 39% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 32% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 36% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture is drier around EB1's grow bag. EB2 seems to be at a higher level than the back.
--- Now for the basic meter.
- [21:30]: Using the soil moisture probe, took readings for each EarthBox.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB1 was at 6.5 out of 10
--- Top soil looked pretty hydrated. There was even a bit of bokashi fuzz growth. Nice!
--- Soil moisture levels for EB2 was at 4.1 out of 10
--- Top soil was also looking hydrated, but with no bokashi growth.
--- Okay! Going to attempt a large bottom watering.
--- Before I water, going to defoliate a bit more.
- [21:38]: Using a pair of trimmers, I defoliated both girls.
--- Clipped off a few of the larger fan leaves that were covering tops.
--- Overall, did not defoliate much. Less than a solo cup of leaves.
--- Mainly focused on yellowing or damaged growth.
--- Tucked the trimmings under the mulch covers.
- [22:03]: Rotated the EarthBoxes 180 degrees.
--- Okay! Time to give this a go!
--- Going to give each EarthBox a full 2 gallons of distilled water.
--- Going to also add some probiotics and beneficial anaerobic microbes.
--- Don't frack this up Ensign.
--- Okay! Starting with EB2,
- [22:15]: Poured 2 cups out of one of the gallons into a measuring cup.
--- Added 60mL (2oz) of Yah-Whey.
--- Mixed and poured the solution straight into the fill tube.
--- Then poured the rest of the gallon along with another full gallon of distilled water into the fill tube.
- [22:27]: Repeated the exact same process with EB1.
--- Poured 2 gallons of distilled water along with 60mL of Yah-Whey into the reservoir.
--- Great! Now both EarthBoxes are the fullest they have ever been.
- [22:36]: Rotated the EarthBoxes back to the default configuration.
--- Oops. Some water did spill out while rotating the EarthBoxes.
--- Next time, will wait a bit longer for the water to soak in first.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
Day 07 - Sunday - 04/23/23 - Total Days: 069
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 80.2°F [26.8°C]
- Humidity: 69.9%
- VPD: 1.04 kPa
- Soil %: [25, 39, 32, 36]
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- [07:19]: Morning my ladies!
--- Growing along nicely!
--- Although some of the growth is looking a bit droopy.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [21:24]: Night checkup and refill!
--- Looking good girls!
--- Growth has started perking up again. Nice!
- [21:27]: Took end of week height readings.
--- EB1 is about 18.5" tall.
--- EB2 is about 16.5" tall.
--- EB1 was about 16" away from the grow light.
--- EB2 was about 18" away from the grow light.
--- Growth is taller for both, but overall still about the same height.
--- But lots of lower growth so not too worried.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Wow what a week!
--- Next week begins the flip to a 12/12 light cycle.
--- Curious to see if these girls will stretch or not.
[END OF WEEK 09]
Great diary! Love the info. I too use earthboxes and Build a Soil nutrients. I noticed your Ecowitt moisture meter data is at 19-25%. My earthbox without the reservoir filled is reading 40-42%. If you use your fingers to test the area, are you finding the soil moist one inch below the surface? Just curious! Good luck with your grow, you are using the best of the best and I followed you to watch your progress!
@Ensign420, All great questions... I would wait until the moisture drops after top drench to fill the reservoir. I look to see if the reservoir is dry and if so, will fill reservoir a few days after last top drench. I use rainwater. I found that RO and distilled water contain absolutely nothing for plants. I noticed my plants really like rainwater. So, I set up a rain barrel to harvest water. Rainwater is near neutral PH with little or no particulates. I measured it as low as 5 ppm. Much better than the wasteful RO water. I do use distilled water for my humidifiers to reduce the white calcium/sodium dust that is caused by using tap water. Tap water is fine if you have decent water without too much sodium. I usually do not add additives to the reservoir, preferring a soil drench technique if adding anything. I have added Yah Whey to the reservoir with spectacular results, but much reduced dosage, say one ounce for entire reservoir, but very infrequently. I never PH my water. Microbes take care of all that for me, for which I am profoundly grateful. I would not use a wetting agent for the reservoir at all, just for top drench when you want to add additives such as BuildABloom which I highly recommend as a bloom booster, top drench that onto the soil. Nor would I add Mycrobe complete. I worry a lot about anaerobic bacteria in the reservoir as there is little aeration that occurs in the reservoir proper, so I try to keep it clean. Hope this helps. Great questions!
@MarcGrows,
Nice! Out of all of my EarthBox grows, still have yet to fully fill the reservoir. But plan to give it a try soon.
Just finished top watering today (reservoir is currently dry):
- The larger plant is at 31% with the soil being at 44%
- The smaller plant is at 33% with the soil being at 35%
Since I just top watered today, guess I should wait a few days before filling the reservoirs right?
Also wondering, when you're filling the reservoir all the way with 2-3gal, do you use tap water or distilled water? Do you add any additives to the reservoir water (Yah-Whey, Quillaja, Mycrobe Complete, etc)? Do you pH the water?
@Ensign420, my results with the earthbox have been spectacular in the past, and I really do nothing, that's why I love using them. I top drench for the first 4-5 weeks until roots have developed long enough to drink the water in the reservoir. When I do fill the reservoir, I fill it completely until water escapes from the overflow. Usually, 2-3 gallons. I then watch the water level until it is dry from viewing the fill tube. I usually wait one or two days before refilling the empty reservoir again. After initially filling the reservoir, I then top water only for a feeding such as BuildABloom or ferments. I wait to soil drench when the reservoir is empty. I do not have to feed her a lot as I top dress shortly after she drinks the entire reservoir for pre-flower feeding. I usually cut out ferments in flower. Currently, my Ecowitt moisture is at 53% with water in the reservoir. I have not customized the MULT_CH Soil settings. No need to apologize! We use the earthbox for simplicity in our busy lives. I also re-amended my soil before the grow. One of the ingredients I have never used before to re-amend is basalt. Known for its mineralization and paramagnetic energy, it could be why my moisture meter states a higher percentage. It sure conditioned my media making it fluffy, providing a texture I never experienced before.
Ah you've got newer grows. NVRMIND my other comment on ur 1st grow..
Looks excellent mate. Lovely color and really short, tight internodes excellent structure..
Excellent detail. I just bought the Apogee MQ-610 ePar that measures up to 730nm. I should've spent the money on that a long time ago. My lights were too close last season.
Ensign420
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