This is take two of this diary. In the first one, I fungus gnats from hell in the lightmix I used as base soil.
Usually, gnats are easy to deal with, but these fuckers were something else. Neither neem nor nematodes affected them.
I also had a stunted plant, which the gnats might have caused.
In any case, I dumped the tiny plant and soil in a garbage bag and threw everything in a dumpster. Good riddance.
I cleaned the tent, bought a different light mix, and even used a different pot. I’m not giving the gnats a second chance!
I’m going with Mephisto - 4 Assed Monkey for this grow.
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Mephisto - 4 Assed Monkey
Genetic Heritage: Gorilla Glue #4 x Grape Crinkle
Seed Type: F4 Feminised Automatic
Indica/Sativa: 50/50
Cycle Time: 60 to 65 days from sprout
Size: 50 to 70 cm
Yield: 60 to 90 grams
Aroma: Gas, Rubber, Chemicals, Grape
Flavor: Earthy-sour to a fruity, totally tropical taste
Effect: Euphoric buzz
Medicinal effect: uplifting and relaxing, can help with anxiety
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Bio Tabs are sponsoring me with their full range of products, and it will be fun to test it out.
I started by soaking the seed overnight and then putting it in a folded paper towel inside an old CD case, and finally placing the case on a heat mat.
I used an organic light mix from Terra Aquatica for my growing substrate and mixed in additional pumice to increase aeration.
I added Startrex and Silicium Flash to this base mix, as this will be a water-only grow, and finished off with four Bio Tabs.
The seed showed a tap root after 24 hours, and I transferred it into a solo cup, using a bit of Mycotrex at the bottom of the hole.
Another 24 hours later, she poked out of the soil.
We’re on the way!
@Biotabs, It was good that they showed up and closed the window so the tent wasn't too cold, but that is all they did. The rest is down to genetics and nutrients 😀
@Biotabs, Yeah, she is doing fantastic right now as she is going into flower. She looks healthy af, without any signs of deficiencies, and all I'm doing is to make sure she has water :D
@Mrs_Larimar, I think you may be right. I only see interveinal chlorosis on a few top branches closest to the light. I recently changed to a more powerful light, so I guess I overdid it. In any case, she has now moved into another tent under a different light, and I made sure to drop down the DLI to see if it'll help. Thanks for the heads-up ❤️
@StarLorr, Thank you, although I can't take too much credit for it. The way she grew only required minimal LST to maintain the canopy. She is stretching now, so lets see if the trend holds.