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pH Adjustment and Nutrient Management: Long-Term Concerns: Aware of potential salt build-up with prolonged hydrochloric acid use. Planning to acquire an EC meter and switch to phosphoric acid for the bloom phase. Lollipopping and Light Adjustments: Lollipopping Procedure: Performed lollipopping one hour after the lights were turned on. Removed half of the plant’s lower and middle leaves but left the shoots intact. Light Intensity: Increased lux in the soil area from 5 to 100 lux. After this process, the plants were watered, and they grew by 3 cm the following day. Observations: Plants are recovering well from pH fluctuations, but yellow spots remain. Due to high humidity, foliar feeding is avoided. Additional Notes on Defoliation: Leaf Removal Strategy: Typically, 1/3 to 2/3 of the plant is defoliated. However, I prefer to remove less, aiming for around one-third to allow more light to reach the soil. Humidity Concerns: Due to high humidity, additional 1/2 leaves were removed along with buds from the first node where leaves were left. The plants now appear quite bare outside the grow cabinet. Do somebody has a advice on whether to completely remove the stems or leave some parts intact? Plant Growth and Health: Yellow Spots: Despite the yellow spots remaining on some leaves, the overall health of the plants is good, and they continue to grow. Humidity Management: High humidity is a concern, which could lead to mold. Regular monitoring and lollipopping are essential to manage this risk. Lighting Adjustment: Increased Light Intensity: Increased the light to 100% to induce light stress and stimulate early resin production. This adjustment is aimed at enhancing the quality and potency of the buds by promoting trichome development. I adjusted phosphorus levels since i didnt halved it after schocking the plant in week 1. Dont ask me why. Overall Status: The plants are showing good recovery and growth despite previous pH and nutrient challenges. Growth rates are promising, and the plants are stabilizing with the current adjustments. The increased light intensity should help in boosting resin production, contributing to a better quality harvest. End of Week 7 Update Bud Development and Resin Production: The buds are growing rapidly and starting to swell. The resin production has significantly increased, especially after raising the light intensity to 100% to induce light stress. Plant Observations: Cookie #1: It appears that the tips of the sugar leaves are drying out. Despite the conditions seemingly being okay, this issue has arisen and will be monitored closely. Cereal Milk: At the end of the week, I applied Cal-Mag as the Cereal Milk plant started showing signs of calcium and magnesium deficiency. Overall, the plants are progressing well with noticeable bud development and resin production. Addressing the minor deficiencies should keep them on track for a successful harvest.