hightech316 I did start off with two seeds.
I'm not sure whether curiosity or impatience drove me to examine the soil more closely. Upon investigation, I discovered the tap root had grown sideways, and with a bit more patience, the plant might have been viable.
*** I forgot to moisten the medium (Pro-Mix HP / Worm Castings ) inside the cup , perhaps this is why the root had issues ? Wish I could of taken a picture , It was headed the long way....
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Paper Towel
Germination Method
1
Week 1. Vegetation
1y ago
1/2
18 hrs
Light Schedule
26 Β°C
Day Air Temp
60 %
Air Humidity
23 Β°C
Substrate Temp
21 Β°C
Night Air Temp
2 liters
Pot Size
60.96 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 1
PRO-MIX HP BIOSTIMULANT + MYCORRHIZAE
0.39 mll
hightech316 11-11-24 ----
Sprouted! Put inside for now , a 18oz Solo Cup with 70% Pro-Mix HP / 30% Worm Castings .
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Week 2. Vegetation
1y ago
1/8
7.62 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
26 Β°C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
42 PPM
TDS
68 %
Air Humidity
21 Β°C
Solution Temp
23 Β°C
Substrate Temp
22 Β°C
Night Air Temp
3.79 liters
Pot Size
0.98 liters
Watering Volume
68.58 cm
Lamp Distance
1000 PPM
COβ Level
Nutrients 7
Photosynthesis Plus
0.65 mll
Alfalfa Meal 2.5-.5-2.5
1.95 mll
Azomite 0-0-0.2
1.95 mll
hightech316 Long week!
Moved her over to a bigger space to stretch, and to start to began eating!
She went into 1 gal fabric pot, Where I tried to " remix " coots soil recipe .
Here's what we have mixed up.
Pro-Mix HP - 12.5 cups ( roughly 3/4 )
*Worm Castings - 2.5 cups
*Kelp Meal - 1.5 Tbsp - .5 tbsp inside transfer hole
Alfalfa Meal - 2 Tbsp
Gypsum - 1.5 Tbsp
Bone fish meal - 1.5 Tbsp
Azomite - mineral - 1.5 Tbsp
*Gaia all purpose 4-4-4 - 3 Tbsp
*Photosynthesis plus - Minimum dose ( Heard amazing things. Smells like its strong )
BioChar - 1/4 cup
*Trifecta Mycro - 1 tsp - Inoculate roots ( spread on roots and transfer hole )
(I've added * to ingredients That were largly suggested and I would try with other soils and mediums )
Using distilled water. Adding a pinch of Epson salt to raise EC .
The current light (MediGrow Sun v2-320w ) was kicked up from 40% to 60% .
**** Turning up the lights to 60% and 24" from canopy started to impact plant negatively . Light stress and Burn kicks in.
The plant is almost 4" ( at 19 days old) . tight nodes, rough leafs, yellowing / burning of older leaves. Leads me to believe the lights and or cal-mag deficiency.
I've turned down the lights to 40% and raised to about 32" .
---This MediGrow Sun v2 - 320w was made for a 4x4 or 3x3 tent. I'm currently using a 2x2 ..
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Transplantation
Technique
3
Week 3. Vegetation
1y ago
1/7
14.73 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
23 Β°C
Day Air Temp
5.7
pH
No Smell
Smell
142 PPM
TDS
68 %
Air Humidity
21 Β°C
Solution Temp
21 Β°C
Substrate Temp
21 Β°C
Night Air Temp
3.79 liters
Pot Size
0.95 liters
Watering Volume
86.36 cm
Lamp Distance
1000 PPM
COβ Level
Nutrients 8
Photosynthesis Plus
0.65 mll
CalMag Complete
2.642 mll
Alfalfa Meal 2.5-.5-2.5
1.95 mll
hightech316 Week 3 -
Bouncing back from Light Stress and perhaps calcium deficiency. Leafs began to look burn . Rough texture. Stunted growth .
---Raised lights to 36" . 40% Power.
--- Added cal-mag into last feeding .
As I mentioned , I am using a light designed for a 4x4, in a 2x2 π¨. Anyone else been in this predicament?
Day 26 -
Since she is past her 5th node, and all new development looks happy, I began LST . She was stunted between the nodes , due to the light.
LST , I plan on topping as well. ( Perhaps. )
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LST
Technique
4
Week 4. Vegetation
1y ago
1/8
17.27 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
23 Β°C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
Weak
Smell
50 PPM
TDS
75 %
Air Humidity
21 Β°C
Solution Temp
21 Β°C
Substrate Temp
20 Β°C
Night Air Temp
3.79 liters
Pot Size
0.95 liters
Watering Volume
68.58 cm
Lamp Distance
1000 PPM
COβ Level
Nutrients 3
All Purpose
15 mll
Photosynthesis Plus
0.65 mll
CalMag Complete
2.642 mll
hightech316 My first attempt with LST , I think it is going to work out !
Had my first break ! Or in this case, going with "topped". The part that broke was at the top of the main stem. 3 nodes were taken .
Keeping her moist , trying to keep microbes alive .
She had her first top feeding of Gaia Green's all purpose 4-4-4 ( 1 TBSP ) , Kelp meal ( 1 TBSP ) and worm castings . ( Actually going to make a worm casting tea and put in a spray bottle. )
I have noticed this little green bumps among the fan leafs, I'll post in questions .
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LST
Technique
Topping
Technique
5
Week 5. Vegetation
1y ago
1/3
15.24 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
26 Β°C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
Weak
Smell
50 PPM
TDS
75 %
Air Humidity
20 Β°C
Solution Temp
21 Β°C
Substrate Temp
20 Β°C
Night Air Temp
11.36 liters
Pot Size
0.95 liters
Watering Volume
81.28 cm
Lamp Distance
1000 PPM
COβ Level
Nutrients 3
All Purpose
15 mll
Photosynthesis Plus
0.65 mll
CalMag Complete
2.642 mll
hightech316 5 days of Droopy leafs , Thinning Leafs , etc . I beleieve Combo of Light stress / burn. Nutrient Burn and a little of over watering ?
Transplanted to a 3 gallon fabric pot.
Hoping her new home will perk her up.
90% Pro-Mix HP
10% Worm Castings ( dialed dose back a little, I can always add more . )
Gaia All Purpose 4-4-4 3 tbs
Alfalfa meal 1tbs
kelp 1 tbs
fish bone meal 1 tbs
Mycro added to roots
Went low dose on everything this time. Even though , 5th week , she should be ramping up :( .
I will not give up!
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LST
Technique
Topping
Technique
Defoliation
Technique
6
Week 6. Vegetation
10mo ago
1/3
30.48 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
23 Β°C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
Weak
Smell
50 PPM
TDS
75 %
Air Humidity
20 Β°C
Solution Temp
21 Β°C
Substrate Temp
20 Β°C
Night Air Temp
11.36 liters
Pot Size
1.89 liters
Watering Volume
86.36 cm
Lamp Distance
1000 PPM
COβ Level
Nutrients 3
All Purpose
15 mll
Photosynthesis Plus
0.65 mll
CalMag Complete
2.642 mll
hightech316 Starting to turn the corner on the magnesium deficiency . Leafs are begging to widen .
I'm wondering if it's this light that is doing the harm ?
Feeding 2 grams of mag ( epson salt ) in 1gal of feed water ) . Going to begin to use TPS's Organic CalMag supplement .
LST is going . Trying to keep the tops in the light. Nodes are so close together.
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LST
Technique
7
Week 7. Vegetation
10mo ago
1/6
30.48 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
26 Β°C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
Weak
Smell
50 PPM
TDS
75 %
Air Humidity
20 Β°C
Solution Temp
21 Β°C
Substrate Temp
20 Β°C
Night Air Temp
11.36 liters
Pot Size
0.95 liters
Watering Volume
71.12 cm
Lamp Distance
1000 PPM
COβ Level
Nutrients 3
All Purpose
15 mll
Photosynthesis Plus
0.65 mll
CalMag Complete
2.642 mll
hightech316 ----- Week 7 ------
Still on rebound from nutrient deficiency , ( Magnesium) / Nutrient Lockout & maybe salt build up .
I made too strong soil, With my additional amendments ( Which Gaia has most already ) . Basically double down on 4 of them .
Working on the canopy and making sure the lower leafs are getting light , and even.
It feels shes a week or two behind
---------------------------------------------------------------
----- AI Trouble Shooting -----
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I use Claude AI to help with python / php programming, so I figured I'd run my soil recipe through this AI.
Asked if there would be any issues, Pretty good response! Here was the response. ( I troubleshot the plant prior )
"
Potential Issues:
Salt Build-up:
Worm castings + Bone Fish Meal together can lead to salt accumulation
Watch for leaf tip burning or nutrient lockout
Nutrient Overlap/Excess:
Multiple calcium sources (Gypsum + Bone Fish Meal)
Could potentially lock out magnesium uptake if too concentrated
pH Considerations:
Bone Fish Meal can lower pH over time
Gypsum is pH neutral but can affect nutrient availability
Deficiency Risks:
Magnesium might become deficient due to high calcium levels
Iron availability might be reduced due to pH fluctuations
Nitrogen could become limited during heavy flowering
"
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LST
Technique
Defoliation
Technique
10
Week 10. Vegetation
9mo ago
48.26 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
23 Β°C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
Weak
Smell
50 PPM
TDS
75 %
Air Humidity
20 Β°C
Solution Temp
21 Β°C
Substrate Temp
20 Β°C
Night Air Temp
11.36 liters
Pot Size
0.95 liters
Watering Volume
60.96 cm
Lamp Distance
1000 PPM
COβ Level
Nutrients 3
All Purpose
15 mll
Photosynthesis Plus
0.65 mll
CalMag Complete
2.642 mll
hightech316 Plant growing slowly.
Finally was able to move the light 10" . Hoping leaves will quite being droopy and folding inward, like a taco .
Definitely not a Mag issue . All of the leaves not directly being hit by the light is doing fine .
Ordered an External Dimmer for the light , even though there is a built in one. The built in only goes down to 40%. Since I am in 2x2 with this heavy light , I will be happy to go below the set dimm.
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Week 11. Flowering
9mo ago
1/3
40.64 cm
Height
12 hrs
Light Schedule
24 Β°C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
Weak
Smell
50 PPM
TDS
75 %
Air Humidity
20 Β°C
Solution Temp
19 Β°C
Substrate Temp
19 Β°C
Night Air Temp
11.36 liters
Pot Size
1.14 liters
Watering Volume
58.42 cm
Lamp Distance
1000 PPM
COβ Level
Nutrients 4
All Purpose
15 mll
Power Bloom
15 mll
Photosynthesis Plus
5 mll
hightech316 Flipped to 12/12 !
Going to feed 2 TBSP Gaia All Purpose and 2 TBSP Gaia Bloom for the first top feeding . A little more LST to and throw in a scrog .
Began using Microbe Life's "Photosynthesis Plus". Since the product is made up of live bacteria, very strong odor of sulfur .
She's had a harsh veg time, perhaps she will be happy flowering ...
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Technique
Defoliation
Technique
15
Week 15. Flowering
8mo ago
1/2
40.64 cm
Height
12 hrs
Light Schedule
24 Β°C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
Weak
Smell
50 PPM
TDS
39 %
Air Humidity
20 Β°C
Solution Temp
19 Β°C
Substrate Temp
19 Β°C
Night Air Temp
11.36 liters
Pot Size
1.89 liters
Watering Volume
53.34 cm
Lamp Distance
1000 PPM
COβ Level
hightech316 5th week of flower.
Still battling nutrient lock / burn .
The soil was super hot. Basically 3x the suggested amount of Gaia Greens .
I should have flushed prior to bloom .
Hopefully she takes a turn . I learned SO very much this round .
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Technique
16
Week 16. Flowering
8mo ago
1/3
40.64 cm
Height
12 hrs
Light Schedule
26 Β°C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
Normal
Smell
50 PPM
TDS
50 %
Air Humidity
16 Β°C
Solution Temp
19 Β°C
Substrate Temp
18 Β°C
Night Air Temp
11.36 liters
Pot Size
1.89 liters
Watering Volume
55.88 cm
Lamp Distance
1000 PPM
COβ Level
Nutrients 4
RAW Yucca
0.39 mll
Monster Bloom
0.65 mll
Power Bloom
7.81 mll
hightech316 * 6 week of flower day 4 .
Finally was able to stop the necrosis . Do believe pH was part of issue. Also upgrading to 3x3 helped π
Started using wetting agent , Yucca extract. Feels as every piece of soil has been watered . After using , my fabric pot felt pregnant lol.
Lights at 100% starting today. Due to plants health , I've been adjusting light slowly .
*Question - What do you guys do when you hit nute lock? ( I know , the thing to do is not get locked out ) . Any certain enzymes help the lock?
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Week 17. Flowering
8mo ago
1/2
40.64 cm
Height
12 hrs
Light Schedule
26 Β°C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
Normal
Smell
50 PPM
TDS
45 %
Air Humidity
16 Β°C
Solution Temp
19 Β°C
Substrate Temp
18 Β°C
Night Air Temp
11.36 liters
Pot Size
1.89 liters
Watering Volume
55.88 cm
Lamp Distance
1000 PPM
COβ Level
hightech316 Week 8 Bloom.
Smells like blue skittles and permanent markers. Not as much frost as I thought , But then again, She had issues . Cannot wait π
This run definitely took x2 longer than it should have ranπ¨
@Seedsman, Thank you! And thanks for offering these highly exceptional genetics. ππ
I'm genuinely impressed with the plant and look forward to its growth. πͺ
I was also interested in obtaining a seedsman logo / sticker to display in my grow tent while growing . Please direct message me if you're able to assist.π
I'm also experimenting with using AI to help build a solid super soil recipe and troubleshoot. I plan to start off with the basics (50/50 Fox Farms soils + Open Sesame in flower) for my first few grows and then start adding in nutrients and amendments so I can see the difference when growing myself. Very cool and helpful journal!