EarthBox [LOS] - HSC - Garlic Budder

Introduction - Week 01 Summary - Ensign's log, stardate 9189.01, Quite surprisingly, this week went by without any major issues. So far so good! This week was seedling growth for both girls. These girls continue to surprise me with healthy top growth. Really trying not to over-water. Had to add support wires for both plants. These ladies are stretchy! To help a bit more, the PPFD was slightly increased. Also throughout the week, been battling against soil mites. Did an IPM spraying which slightly helped to knock the population down. But most of all, soil dry backs helped to fix the issue. Anyways, onwards to next week! [START OF WEEK 01] ========================================================== Garlic Budder #1 - WEEK 01 - Seedling Garlic Budder #2 - WEEK 01 - Seedling 03/04/24 → 03/10/24 This Week's Estimated Goals ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DLI: ~18 mol/m2/d PPFD: ~275 μmol/m2/s VPD: ~1.0 kPa This Week's Meter Readings & Averages ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DLI: 17.04 mol/m2/d PPFD: 263 μmol/m2/s VPD: 0.90 kPa Soil %: [38.3, 32.3, 31.3, 35.0] ========================================================== Day 01 - Monday - 03/04/24 - Total Days: 007 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages - Temps: 78.9°F [26.1°C] - Humidity: 73.2% - VPD: 0.89 kPa - Soil %: [39, 33, 33, 35] ----------------------------------- - [09:19]: Morning checkup! --- Both girls are looking great! --- A bit stretchy but I don’t mind! Going to be dialing in the light over the next few days which should reduce further stretching. --- #2 is definitely getting a bit too lanky. --- Plan to also take the first height readings this week. --- Have to say that with less than a week since the beans were placed on the cotton pad, I am very happy with this grow! --- So far so smooth! --- Don’t F-this up! Please. --- Steady as she grows Ensign. - [09:23]: Filled a pump sprayer with 1 cup of distilled water. --- While leaving the humidity domes on, misted the top soil of both EarthBoxes (about 1/2 cup each). - [09:32]: Checked the humidifier. --- Tank is getting low. --- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water (~3gal) along with a bit of Hydrogen Peroxide (~35mL). - [23:14]: Night check! --- Both seedlings are looking nice and happy! --- Again, a bit tall, but growing along. - [09:23]: Filled a pump sprayer with 2 cups of distilled water. --- While leaving the humidity domes on, misted the top soil of both EarthBoxes (about 1 cup each). - [23:25]: Using a spray bottle, misted each grow bag and humidity dome (~10 sprays each). --- #2 is getting a bit too tall. She can barely stand up after a misting. May need to add some sort of support soon. - [23:28]: Checked the humidifier. --- Tank is pretty full. No need to refill. Day 02 - Tuesday - 03/05/24 - Total Days: 008 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages - Temps: 78.9°F [26.1°C] - Humidity: 73.2% - VPD: 0.89 kPa - Soil %: [39, 33, 31, 35] ----------------------------------- - [08:17]: Morning check! --- Both are seedlings are looking great! --- Although the mites are just seeming to explode with population on #2’s top soil. --- Going to nuke the top soil with an IPM solution. - [08:19]: Using a spray bottle, misted both grow bags (~10 sprays each). --- Vacuumed the tent’s floor. - [08:34]: Filled a measuring cup with a cup of distilled water. ------ Added 4mL of Tweetmint Enzyme Plant Wash --- Mixed the solution before pouring it straight into a spray bottle. - [08:45]: Misted the entire bottle onto the top soil of both EarthBoxes (~1/2 cup each). --- Misted both grow bags along with each humidity dome. --- Sprayed the floor a little bit too. --- Going to let this air dry out before nuking the soil again with some Eliminator. - [16:40]: Evening check! --- Growing along quite nicely! --- Soil mites are just raging in #2 right now. Time to hit the soil again! - [16:51]: Filled a measuring cup with 2 cups of distilled water. ------ Added 15mL of Dr. Zymes' Eliminator --- Mixed the solution before pouring it straight into a pump sprayer. --- While leaving the humidity domes on, misted the top soil of both EarthBoxes (~1 cup each). - [17:05]: Decided to remove both humidity domes. Going to harden the girls off to the tent’s environment. --- Using a spray bottle, misted both grow bags with distilled water (~12-20 sprays each). --- Yea, #2 is getting way too tall. Going to add some support. - [17:06]: Using a bit of flexible gardening plant wire, gently propped #2 up. --- Tried to keep the support away from any roots. --- Will continue to adjust the support to maintain a straight main stalk. --- If the seedlings continue to stretch, may need to increase the PPFD a bit more. - [17:12]: Checked the humidifier. --- Tank is getting low. --- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water (~3gal) along with a bit of Hydrogen Peroxide (~35mL). Day 03 - Wednesday - 03/06/24 - Total Days: 009 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages - Temps: 79.0°F [26.1°C] - Humidity: 69.1% - VPD: 1.03 kPa - Soil %: [38, 32, 31, 35] ----------------------------------- - [21:27]: Evening checkup! --- Growing along and looking great! --- The mites also seem to be more under control for now. --- Letting the soil dry out a bit may have also helped. - [21:31]: Using a longer piece of flexible gardening plant wire, replaced #2’s support. --- Have the base of the new support just outside the grow bag. --- Decided to further increase the PPFD. --- The FC-6500 was utilizing around 204.5W (at intensity 2 out of 10). - [21:36]: Within the AC Infinity App, --- Adjusted the 'Vegetative [18/6]' Schedule for the grow light. --- Increased the MAX from 2 to 3 --- The FC-6500 is now utilizing around 261.4W (at intensity 3 out of 10). - [21:39]: Took the weekly PPFD reading. --- Both seedlings were around 263 μmol/m²/s which gives a DLI of 17.04 mol/m²/d --- This will be the most I’m willing to give these girls at this stage of growth. I’m hoping that - [22:23]: Checked the humidifier. --- Tank is still pretty full. No need to refill yet. --- Plan to take height and light distance measurements tomorrow. Day 04 - Thursday - 03/07/24 - Total Days: 010 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages - Temps: 79.1°F [26.2°C] - Humidity: 74.0% - VPD: 0.87 kPa - Soil %: [38, 32, 31, 35] ----------------------------------- - [12:45]: Checked the humidifier. --- Tank is getting pretty low. --- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water (~2.5gal) and a bit of Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL). - [18:18]: Evening check! --- Both ladies are growing along quite nicely! --- Also the environment is feeling really good! The temps and RH are pretty stable. - [18:26]: Filled a measuring cup with 2cups of distilled water. ------ Added half of 1/64tsp of Quillaja Saponaria Extract ------ Added 1/32tsp of Recharge --- Mixed the solution and poured it straight into a pump sprayer. --- Misted the solution onto the top soil of both EarthBoxes (~1 cup each). - [18:35]: Using a piece of flexible gardening plant wire, added a support for #1. --- Similar to #2, have the base the support just outside the grow bag. - [18:40]: Took the weekly height and light distance measurements. --- #1 was about 2.5" tall. --- #2 was about 3" tall. --- #1 was about 47" away from the grow light. --- #2 was about 46" away from the grow light. - [18:48]: Checked the humidifier. --- Tank is getting low. --- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water (~3gal). Day 05 - Friday - 03/08/24 - Total Days: 011 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages - Temps: 79.0°F [26.1°C] - Humidity: 73.8% - VPD: 0.88 kPa - Soil %: [38, 32, 31, 35] ----------------------------------- - [21:32]: Evening check. --- Ladies are looking great! --- Both have their second set of true leaves growing in! It’s only been just over 10 days since the seed was placed on the cotton pad. --- Definitely not complaining, but did not expect to see growth this fast! --- May need to feed these girls soon. - [21:36]: Using a spray bottle, misted each grow bag with 10 sprays of distilled water. --- Mainly focused on the top growth. - [21:48]: Checked the humidifier. --- Tank is getting low. --- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water (~3gal). Day 06 - Saturday - 03/09/24 - Total Days: 012 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages - Temps: 79.1°F [26.2°C] - Humidity: 73.9% - VPD: 0.88 kPa - Soil %: [38, 32, 31, 35] ----------------------------------- - [20:12]: Evening check! --- Growing along nicely! --- Both girls are looking healthy and green! No yellowing! --- Please don’t frack this up Ensign. --- Okay! Gonna feed a bit of Yah-Whey! - [20:19]: Filled a measuring cup with 2 cups of distilled water. ------ Added 1/64tsp of Quillaja Saponaria Extract [60] ------ Added 4mL of Thrive Yah-Whey --- Mixed and poured the solution straight into a pump sprayer. --- Misted the top growth of both EarthBoxes with the solution (~1cup each). --- Gently misted each grow bag, but mainly focused on the surround soil. - [20:32]: Check the humidifier. --- Water level is above half, not going to refill quite yet. Day 07 - Sunday - 03/10/24 - Total Days: 013 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages - Temps: 79.2°F [26.2°C] - Humidity: 74.1% - VPD: 0.87 kPa - Soil %: [38, 32, 31, 35] ----------------------------------- - [19:02]: Evening checkup! --- Wow! Both seedlings looking pretty good! --- Still stretchy, but leaves are looking green and happy! - [19:13]: Filled a pump sprayer with 2 cups of distilled water. --- Misted the top soil of both EarthBoxes (about 1 cup each). --- Went around each grow bag. --- Time for a basic seedling foliar spray! - [19:26]: Filled a measuring cup with 1/2cup of distilled water. ------ Added half of 1/64tsp of: --------- Quillaja Saponaria Extract [60] --------- 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. --- Misted the top soil of both grow bags. - [19:41]: Checked the humidifier. --- Woah! Tank is pretty much empty. --- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water (~3gal). [END OF WEEK 01]