Day 29 (Second Grow):
"Hey everyone!
Starting a new week with some exciting plans! 🌿 We've got about one more week before we transition the plants to the flowering phase.
Just to recap last week's updates for those following along:
We’ve named all the plants in both grows. This makes it easier to identify and keep track of each one, especially if they get moved around. It should also help you all follow along more easily with the pictures we post.
We've built a SCROG (Screen of Green) net for the plants. A SCROG net helps train the plants to grow horizontally, which maximizes light exposure to all parts of the plant and promotes more even growth. We're using it to ensure all plants get plenty of light and develop a uniform canopy.
We’ve placed a hygrometer among the plants to measure the humidity between the leaves. We've noticed that the humidity sometimes exceeds 70% in those areas. We're considering whether we need more fans, an intake ventilation system, or if a dehumidifier would be a better option. We're leaning towards adding more fans to improve air circulation, but we'd love to hear your thoughts and suggestions!
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to watch both grows progress and prepare for the flowering phase!"
Day 33 (Second Grow):
"Hey everyone!
Exciting news for our second grow: we’ve added a new member to the grow tent – a praying mantis! 🦗 Her species is Timor shield mantis, and she still needs a name.
We got her to help with pest control naturally. Praying mantises are excellent predators and can help keep unwanted insects away from our plants.
Feel free to suggest a name for her! Any tips or fun facts about keeping a mantis in the grow tent are also welcome!"
Day 34 (Second Grow):
"Hey everyone!
Big update today: we’ve switched the timer to a 12/12 light cycle to initiate the flowering phase! 🌸
Our second batch of plants, just like the first, has developed well and we believe they’re ready to start blooming. This change should encourage them to shift their energy towards producing buds.
For those following along, here’s a quick recap:
We've implemented a SCROG net to manage the canopy and ensure even light distribution.
We've introduced a Timor shield mantis for natural pest control.
The plants have responded well to all adjustments and are looking healthy.
Now that the flowering phase is starting, we’re excited to see how they develop over the next few weeks. Any tips or advice for optimizing this phase? Let us know in the comments!"
@ErikoHashimoto, Thank you. The Giant Praying Mantis is named Pedro, which is why I go by that name on Growdiaries as well. Pedro will accompany me through a few grows, and you can follow along here to see how he grows and matures!
@Butrub, Thank you! 😄 Yes, this is actually our first/second grow and we are really proud of the progress. These plants are only 20 days younger than the others, so it's great to hear they look so good.
We also faced some challenges, but Biobizz has worked well for us so far. Sorry to hear you had issues with it. Plagron is a great choice too! Every grow is different, and sometimes it takes a bit of trial and error to find the right setup. Good luck with your future grows!
@Growi, danke danke schmeckt echt unglaublich gut und bald ist noch unsere Outdoor Jungle wifi fertig da gibt’s immer aktuellere Updates auf Instagram @elpedroandhisplants hier ist das aktuell sehr unregelmäßig aber ich gebe mein bestes immer zu Updaten 🙏