DC Cure 1:1 (Auto) - Doctor's Choice / Dec.24 - Feb.25

For the first time, I started using a ScrOG net to guide the plants more effectively in the right direction. My goal is to keep them small with an even canopy, as I’m planning a compact grow setup in the future with limited height. I’ve been dreaming of cultivating a small autoflower with proper medical effects, and this strain feels like the perfect step toward that goal! The plants have started showing the first signs of transitioning into flowering, and they’re getting quite bushy. I’ve been snipping a few "umbrella" leaves to improve airflow and light penetration, and whenever possible, I tuck the leaves under the net. So far, they’ve handled every bit of training. Of course, just a day after spotting the early flowers, I noticed the first signs of a CalMag deficiency. I ordered a soil pH meter and discovered that the pH was around 7.2—higher than ideal. To address this, I started adjusting my nutrient solution with BioBizz pH Minus, bringing it down to 6.5–6.6. After some adjustments, the soil pH now reads 6.8–7.0. I also began supplementing with Epsom salt (16% magnesium), calculating the correct amount based on data from my water supplier. I added 0.35g of Epsom salt to 3L of nutrients, along with BioBizz CalMag, and the plants seem to be responding well. I’ve also been gradually pushing the light cycle to 23 hours, increasing by 30 minutes each day. To ease the transition, I’ve kept the lights at half power during the extended hours. Recently, it’s been really foggy, making humidity management a challenge. I’ve debated running a 200W dehumidifier, but keeping the lights on seems to be the more cost-effective solution. When the lights go off, humidity inside the tent can spike to over 70%, which is less than ideal. For my next grow, I’m planning to upgrade my fan system to improve humidity control and ensure better overall conditions.