EarthBox [LOS] - Seedsman - Fuel D.OG

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] ========================================================== WEEK 05 - Pre-Veg → Full Veg 03/20/23 → 03/26/23 This Week's Estimated Goals ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DLI: 20 mol/m2/d PPFD: 301 μmol/m2/s VPD: 0.5-1.0 kPa This Week's Meter Readings & Averages ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DLI: 20.80 mol/m2/d PPFD: 321 μmol/m2/s VPD: 0.96 kPa Soil %: [16.6, 27.4, 20.7, 28.4] ========================================================== Day 01 - Monday - 03/20/23 - Total Days: 035 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages - Temps: 76.2°F [24.6°C] - Humidity: 72.2% - VPD: 0.84 kPa - Soil %: [16, 24, 19, 24] ----------------------------------- - [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 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages - Temps: 75.6°F [24.2°C] - Humidity: 70.7% - VPD: 0.87 kPa - Soil %: [15, 24, 20, 24] ----------------------------------- - [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 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages - Temps: 75.7°F [24.3°C] - Humidity: 70.9% - VPD: 0.86 kPa - Soil %: [15, 24, 23, 24] ----------------------------------- - [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 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages - Temps: 75.3°F [24.1°C] - Humidity: 69.3% - VPD: 0.90 kPa - Soil %: [21, 30, 24, 33] ----------------------------------- - [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 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages - Temps: 74.9°F [23.8°C] - Humidity: 70.9% - VPD: 0.84 kPa - Soil %: [17, 30, 21, 32] ----------------------------------- - [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 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages - Temps: 77.0°F [25.0°C] - Humidity: 65.3% - VPD: 1.09 kPa - Soil %: [17, 30, 19, 31] ----------------------------------- - [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 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages - Temps: 78.1°F [25.6°C] - Humidity: 60.1% - VPD: 1.28 kPa - Soil %: [15, 30, 19, 31] ----------------------------------- - [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]