πΈ Week 4 Flower Report: Growth, Challenges & Big Changes! πΈ
Hey, Grow Diaries Fam! β¨
Weβre here at Week 4 of Flower, and what a week itβs beenβpacked with challenges, adjustments, and exciting progress! Before diving into the details, letβs start with a note on my flowering timeline. While this is Week 4, I donβt start counting flower days the moment I flip to 12/12. Instead, I wait for the plants to show true signs of bloom. Itβs a small but significant distinction that keeps things accurate and aligned with the plantsβ development. π±
Defoliation: Timing is Everything!
Defoliation is a critical part of the flowering stage, and I typically wait until Day 21. However, this week, I tackled it earlier on Day 17 because:
1οΈβ£ The room was simply too full.
2οΈβ£ And most importantlyβthe Papaya Zoap had other plans!
Sheβs a fighterβdetermined, defiant, and constantly reaching for the moon. Despite intense training like super cropping, sheβs still pushing upward, nearly outpacing the LED lights. Challenges like this remind us of a simple truth: gardening mirrors life. Itβs about resilience, adaptation, and unwavering determination. πͺ
This week, I added a second SCROG layer. While this net will support the flowering colas, itβs also there to strategically manage the Papaya Zoap. Why? Because experience has taught me that if she grows out of the LEDβs range, she wonβt finish properlyβand that could disrupt the balance for every other plant in the tent. Itβs all about teamwork, even in the garden. π
Defoliation was intense, removing nearly all the leaves with stems to clear space and boost airflow. The tent now looks dramatically different! For the full before-and-after transformation, be sure to check out my YouTube channelβtrust me, youβll want to see this process up close! π₯β¨
Switching to Aptus Holland Minerals
A major milestone this week: Iβve transitioned entirely to Aptus Holland Minerals. π From now on, itβs just mineralsβno more organic inputs. This marks the start of a new chapter, and Iβm incredibly curious to see how the plants react to these changes. Hereβs the current nutrient mix:
β’ System Clean: 0.5 ml/L
β’ Regulator: 0.15 ml/L
β’ RO Water Conditioner: 0.8 ml/L
β’ All-in-One Liquid: 2.1 ml/L
Iβm keeping the pH at 6.1 and TDS at 556 ppm, and so far, the plants are thriving. This week also included a thorough system clean, ensuring everything runs smoothly as we enter the final flowering stages. πΏ
Bud Development: Pure Magic!
The bud formation across all the genetics is nothing short of incredible. Every plant is thriving, and the canopy is lush, vibrant, and full of potential. Iβve raised the PPFD to 750 for this stage, with temps steady at 25Β°C and RH at 63%βkeeping the VPD dialed in at 1.11. The TrolMaster ecosystem, paired with the AutoPots, makes managing these precise conditions seamless. With more time to focus on the plants, I can give them the daily care they deserve. π
Shoutouts & Gratitude
A huge thank you to my sponsors and supporters: TrolMaster, Aptus Holland, Pro-Mix, Cannakan, and the amazing seed banks. Your incredible products and technology make this journey possible. π
To the Grow Diaries community and all my followersβthank you for your energy, love, and even the challenges from the haters. It all fuels this incredible process, and I apprecilove every bit of it.
Special shoutout to Brother Daggadnaβcheck him out on Instagram and show some love! π
The plants are heading into the next phase of bloom, and I canβt wait to share how this story unfolds. πΈβ¨
As always, stay tuned, stay positive, and letβs keep growing strong together! π
Growersβ love to all π
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P.S. β A Deep Dive into the ICL-300: Revolutionizing Under-Canopy Lighting
The ICL-300 isnβt just another LEDβitβs a game-changer for under-canopy lighting. Unlike traditional LED systems that project light in a single direction, the ICL-300βs 300-degree design ensures even light distribution beneath the canopy. π This unique feature means that no part of your plant is left in shadow, creating a balanced environment for lower buds to thrive.
Key Tech Specs & Benefits:
β’ 300-Degree Light Distribution: This design fills the under-canopy space with optimal light, enhancing photosynthesis where it often gets neglected. π±
β’ Full Spectrum Output: Tailored to meet the specific needs of plants at every stage, ensuring quality growth from base to apex.
β’ Energy Efficiency: Advanced LED technology delivers maximum output with minimal energy usage, keeping costs down and sustainability up. π‘
β’ Durability & Heat Management: Built with high-quality materials, the ICL-300 stays cool and reliable, even in intense growing environments.
Why It Matters:
Under-canopy lighting is a game-changer for growers aiming to maximize yield and quality. Typically, lower buds receive less light, resulting in larfy or underdeveloped flowers. The ICL-300 changes that dynamic entirely by turning shadows into opportunity. π With light evenly dispersed across the entire plant, youβre not just growing; youβre sculpting a masterpiece.
For me, the ICL-300 is more than a toolβitβs a partner in innovation. It ensures that every plant in my grow room has equal opportunity to shine, from the top colas to the smallest buds at the base. When paired with a carefully managed ecosystem, like the one powered by TrolMaster, the potential for consistent, top-quality harvests reaches new heights.
This isnβt just about adding lightβitβs about adding value, efficiency, and balance to the grow process. Iβm beyond excited to see how the ICL-300 transforms the game in my tent, and I canβt wait to share the results with you all! π
@JamMAKEcan, they need food and the folks back at Aptus they treat me super nice πππ its a bliss in my life and my plats love it so much πππ growers love buddy thanks for everything πππ
ohhh thanks @James, this will be a fun one i believe πππ and i am the one thankfull for everything my friend πππ Growers Love and lets make magic happen π π π
@Sweet_Seeds, Ohhh Its a pleasure and an honor my friend, thank you for the opportunity and for it all π π π growers love and lets make magic π π π
@WhiteEdge, Boys and there toys π π π Thanks my friend, this is a new chapter in my life and one i fell very humble and joyful about πππ Growers Love and thank you for being part of my jorney for the love and for it all πππππππππ
@Kannabia, hey buddy, ohhh thank you for your words they mean a lot, its a pleasure and i have a good felling for her dont ask me why πππ growers love and lets make magic with this RS11 π π π
@JBoBz, Damn Brother you Fast πππ Thank you my friend πππ feling very humble and honored with all of this, amazing set up so much to talk and test , on the clouds with all this not going to lien my friendπππ Growers Love and thnk you for everything , you part of this also and i apprecilove you for it all ππππππβββπππ
@JamMAKEcan, hey buddy , i believe too soon and too close yes , but all great hehehe πππ , i will turn them on very son again πππ, growers love my friend πππ
@DogDoctorOfficial, jeg vandt to trolmaster π€― π. Men jeg har ikke fΓ₯et det sat op π π π.. Ik rigtigt. Kan man godt sΓ¦tte det op ordentligt uden at tilkoble internet ven. Og ser genialt ud dit kΓ¦mpe trolmaster banner hvor kan man kΓΈbe det. Og kan jeg sΓ¦tte en vipar spektra ts 600, til mit trolmaster set up. Best regarts Nicogreen π
@Nicogreen, hey buddy how are you my friend? i have what ? sorry did not understand what you mean πππ growers love and i am loving the all system of TrolMaster , amazing, so far only great things to say about it all πππ
Great man! Can wait to see result off FR light as stretching occurs in next weeks. 15minutes per cycle is safe spot. Also, speed haw fast they will go in to flowering, after FR inproduction.
@WhiteEdge, Thanks buddy πππ man so far i am super impressed with it all, by far the best ecosystem i have ever put my hands on πππ still so much to improve but i do see a giant difference on how they are growing and evolving, i believe the Pro MixSoil is also helping the cause here as they are the 2 main changes i did. Growers Love my friend , thank you for stopping by for the love and for it all πππ
@JamMAKEcan, πππ oh man you toooo kind my friend, thank you for your words seriously πππ growers love brother and hope all is amazing with you and yours my friend πππ
@WhiteEdge, ohhh thank you my friend, that means a lot, they are or sure loving the TrolMaster ecosystem and responding amazing , i am super impressed with it all to be fair πππ growers love my friend and never stop believing and all happens πππ just my believes πππ growers love buddy thank you for everything πππ
@SSSC_John, ohhh brother you too kind my friend, thank you so much for your kind words for the support and for it all π π π Growers Love my friend and you know i am always stoned, or at least i do my best to be π π π have a great week buddy π π π