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4x8 Autopot Madness - 1st time using Autopots

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2 days ago
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Superwreck
Brain Freeze
Brisco’s Bargain Beans
Superboof
Clone
1Pot XL - 6.6 gals w/airdomes
20lb tank
CO2 Generators
Indoor
Room Type
LST
weeks 3
ScrOG
weeks 3
Topping
weeks 3
Main-Lining
weeks 3
Defoliation
weeks 3-4
Soil
Grow medium
Perlite
Grow medium
25 L
Pot Size
0
Germination
2 months ago
I’m not sure of the exact date I started the seeds/clone, but it was roughly the beginning of October (3x3 tent). Sprouted them in paper towel without any issues and then planted them in happy frog. I ran them on a weak light setting to stall veg as long as possible so I could finish what was flowering in the 4x8. Focused on LST during veg. I transplanted them into 6.6 gal autopots on 11/16 & waited a week to turn the airdome & watering system on. Flipped to 12/12 flower on 12/9 & that was probably too late. *1st Photo is not this crop, was necessary to save post
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Paper Towel
Germination Method
2
Week 2. Flowering
2 months ago
121.92 cm
28 °C
5.9
No Smell
1300 PPM
60 %
22 °C
25 L
2 L
25.4 cm
I am currently at day 10 of flowering & these things are out of control. I should’ve flower them earlier, but this is a learning experience with the autopots. These things love to drink, I have one reservoir for every four plants (8 total) and I am having to put 6 gallons in each reservoir every three days. I’ve done quite a bit of trellising, and lst and I am still running out of space, especially with the Superwreck. I ran co2 for the 1st week of flower but am now holding off until the stretch ends. I defoliated about five days before the flip, but these things are already in desperate need of a huge haircut. The pictures that I am including are 2 from 5 days before flip, two from 2 days after flip and 4 from yesterday 10 days after flip.
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Week 3. Flowering
2 months ago
137.16 cm
12 hrs
29 °C
5.9
No Smell
1400 PPM
65 %
22 °C
25 L
2 L
20.32 cm
1200 PPM
Nutrients 9
Bud Factor X - Advanced Nutrients
Bud Factor X 1.057 mll
Rhino Skin - Advanced Nutrients
Rhino Skin 1.057 mll
B-52 - Advanced Nutrients
B-52 1.057 mll
The Superwreck stretch had slowed so I still have a little light room but the Superboof is still going. Will need to make some adjustments to raise light height if possible. Plants all look healthy, co2 restarted yesterday since the stretch seems to be slowing. FYI; I’m still learning this site so it may display all of the techniques I’ve used to date as taking place this week
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Used techniques
LST
Technique
ScrOG
Technique
Topping
Technique
Defoliation
Technique
Main-Lining
Technique
4
Week 4. Flowering
2 months ago
142.24 cm
12 hrs
29 °C
5.7
Weak
1200 PPM
60 %
21 °C
23 °C
25 L
2 L
25.4 cm
1200 PPM
Nutrients 11
Easy2Flow 1.585 mll
Bud Factor X - Advanced Nutrients
Bud Factor X 1.321 mll
Rhino Skin - Advanced Nutrients
Rhino Skin 0.793 mll
Just starting w4 of flowering & everything looks satisfactory. I think the right reservoir EC (2.7) was too high last week because the tips on the Superwreck are burnt/curled but the P98BK is fine. Left side (Brain Freeze & Superboof) is full speed ahead. 12/29 Left - 5.85 2.3 12/30 Right - 5.76 2.4 1/3 Left - 5.7 2.1 1/4 Right - 5.73 2.1 Avg Temp/Hum/EC Day - 82/67/1.0 Night - 74/52/1.2
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Defoliation
Technique
5
Week 5. Flowering
a month ago
152.4 cm
12 hrs
29 °C
5.7
Weak
1000 PPM
66 %
21 °C
23 °C
25 L
2 L
25.4 cm
1200 PPM
Nutrients 9
Easy2Flow 1.057 mll
Bud Factor X - Advanced Nutrients
Bud Factor X 1.057 mll
Rhino Skin - Advanced Nutrients
Rhino Skin 1.057 mll
Completely cleaned both reservoirs on day 33 and refilled with 8 gallons each at 50% strength (slightly stronger on left) to adjust for previous nutrient burn/lockout. L - 5.67. 2.2 R - 5.67. 1.8 Day Avg - 85/66.5%/1.15 Night Avg - 74/52%/1.20
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Week 6. Flowering
a month ago
152.4 cm
12 hrs
29 °C
5.7
Normal
1050 PPM
65 %
21 °C
23 °C
25 L
2 L
25.4 cm
1200 PPM
Nutrients 8
Easy2Flow 1.057 mll
Bud Factor X - Advanced Nutrients
Bud Factor X 1.057 mll
Tasty Terpenes (ex. Nirvana) - Advanced Nutrients
Tasty Terpenes (ex. Nirvana) 1.057 mll
Still dealing with a bit of leaf tip burn; ph in res drifting up to 6.5+ before empty. Adjusting starting PH down to 5.5-5.6 & will monitor res closer. Plants are definitely filling in & starting to stink. 1/13 R - 5.66/1.9 L - 5.72/2.2 1/17 R - 5.50/2.1 L - 5.58/2.1 Averages Day - 85/75%/1.2 VPD Night - 72/52%/1.15 VPD
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Week 7. Flowering
a month ago
152.4 cm
11 hrs
28 °C
5.7
Normal
1050 PPM
62 %
21 °C
24 °C
25 L
2 L
25.4 cm
Nutrients 9
Easy2Flow 1.057 mll
Bud Factor X - Advanced Nutrients
Bud Factor X 1.057 mll
Tasty Terpenes (ex. Nirvana) - Advanced Nutrients
Tasty Terpenes (ex. Nirvana) 1.057 mll
Stopped Co2 this week & dropped light to 11 hours to lower DLI. 2 lines on left side got plugged & 1 Brain Freeze paid the price. It’s a bit hcrispy & has more red hairs than the other but it’s still going. Took dehumidifier out mid week & it lowered day temps roughly 4 degrees & night by 6. Intake fan runs too much to compensate during dark so I’ll put it back in ‘next week’.
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Week 8. Flowering
19 days ago
152.4 cm
10 hrs
26 °C
5.7
Strong
500 PPM
54 %
22 °C
25 L
1 L
25.4 cm
Just added water this week to what was left in each reservoir; which dropped EC to the 1 range. Dropped lights down to 10 hours to lower DLI. Ended up chopping the Brain Freeze plant that had dried out somewhat from the line getting plug last week. 1/27 L - 5.56 1.0 R - 5.54 1.1 2/1 L - 5.67 0.62 R - 5.82 0.64
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Week 9. Flowering
12 days ago
152.4 cm
10 hrs
26 °C
5.7
Strong
210 PPM
55 %
23 °C
23 L
30.48 cm
Nutrients 1
Flawless Finish - Advanced Nutrients
Flawless Finish 2.113 mll
I harvested the tops of Brain Freeze #2 & both Super Boofs on flower day 61 & left the bottoms to finish up before harvesting them for wash. Lights are off for good after D63, letting the P98 Bubba & Superwreck sit in darkness for at least 24 hours before I harvest them (& the wash). 5.87 ph .418 EC
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Week 10. Flowering
2 days ago
152.4 cm
10 hrs
26 °C
5.7
Strong
210 PPM
55 %
23 °C
23 L
30.48 cm
I pulled the remaining flowers & all of the wash material on days 64/65.
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