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Paradise Pine
Huckleberry Hill Farms
EVO10 Light Emitting Diodes/1000W
Duct Carbon Filter 6-Inch
CONTROLLER AI+
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Soil
Grow medium
Perlite
Grow medium
Coco Coir
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Germination
11 days ago
03/05/25: Germination Day 1 Today marks the start of my grow with some legacy genetics from Huckleberry Hill Farms. I’ll be working with a back-cross of the Emerald Cup-winning Whitethorn Rose and one of its parents, Paradise Punch. These are regular seeds, meaning they have an equal chance of being male or female. My goal is to find at least three strong female plants for flowering while also identifying and potentially isolating any males for pollen collection in a separate tent. To begin the germination process, I have placed five seeds in a glass of distilled water. This step helps soften the seed coat and kickstarts hydration, encouraging the seeds to absorb moisture and prepare for sprouting. They will remain in the water for 24 hours, or until I see signs of the seed cracking open, which indicates that germination has begun. After this initial soak, the seeds will be moved into small starter pots filled with a 40/40/20 blend of: • 40% soil (Roots Organics) – Provides organic nutrients and microbial life. • 40% buffered coco coir – Improves aeration and retains moisture. • 20% perlite – Enhances drainage and prevents compaction. This balanced medium creates an ideal environment for seedling development, offering both moisture retention and oxygen flow to the roots. For this grow, I will be using: • AutoPots – A gravity-fed watering system that delivers nutrients efficiently with minimal maintenance. • Advanced Nutrients – A pH-perfect nutrient system that ensures my plants receive the correct nutrient balance without frequent pH adjustments. Tomorrow, I will transfer the seeds into their starter pots and begin monitoring humidity and temperature to ensure optimal conditions for sprouting. I’ll provide an update once they are in the medium and starting their early growth phase. 03/06/25: After 24 hours of soaking, I checked the seeds by gently tapping them. Since they all sank to the bottom of the glass jar, I knew they had absorbed enough water and had likely started the early stages of germination. At this point, they were ready to be transferred to their starter pots. To ensure a smooth transition: • I carefully poured the seeds onto a paper towel to drain excess water. • Each seed was then placed directly into Roots Organics soil, which is well-suited for early seedling development. • While my final transplant will use a 40/40/20 mix of soil, coco, and perlite for better aeration and drainage, I opted for pure Roots Organics soil at this stage to provide a stable and nutrient-rich environment for initial root development. To encourage strong root growth, I added mycorrhizal fungi to the soil. This was placed about 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) below where the seeds were set, ensuring that once the taproot reaches this depth, it will benefit from the symbiotic relationship mycorrhizae create with plant roots—enhancing nutrient and water absorption. After placing the seeds into the soil: • I gently covered them with soil and lightly tapped down the surface to create good seed-to-soil contact. • Using a misting bottle, I moistened the soil surface to prevent overwatering, which could lead to damping off. • I placed humidity domes over each pot to maintain a high-humidity environment, which is crucial for seedling emergence. The pots were placed inside my AC Infinity 2x2 tent, under the AC Infinity Ionboard S22 grow light, currently running at 30% power. This provides gentle, consistent light without creating excessive heat or drying out the soil. The next few days will be an exciting time as the seeds break through the soil and begin their early vegetative growth. Monitoring moisture levels and maintaining a warm, humid environment will be key to ensuring a successful start. I’ll provide an update as soon as the first seedlings emerge! 03/10/25: All five seeds have successfully germinated and broken through the soil within three days of planting. This is an excellent start, indicating that the environmental conditions and medium are well-suited for early growth. Observing their early development: • Four of the seedlings are displaying a consistent growth structure, suggesting uniform genetics. • One seedling is already showing significantly more vigor, growing at a faster rate than the others. This could indicate a particularly strong phenotype, which will be worth monitoring as the plants develop. To maintain optimal conditions for seedling development: • The seedlings will remain under humidity domes for at least a few more days (likely until the end of the week). • The domes help retain high humidity levels, reducing stress on the young plants as they establish their first set of true leaves. • Once they are ready, I will gradually remove the domes to allow them to adjust to open air and the gentle airflow inside the grow tent. The next week should require very little intervention: • I will check the seedlings daily to ensure they are progressing well. • Watering will be minimal—only small amounts if the soil appears dry, but since the humidity domes help retain moisture, they will likely be fine on their own. • No nutrients will be introduced at this stage, as the Roots Organics soil provides sufficient nutrition for early seedling development. Assuming no issues arise, my next update will be at the end of the week when I transition the seedlings out of their humidity domes and begin preparing for their early vegetative phase. If anything of note occurs before then, I’ll document it accordingly.
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Glass Of Water
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Week 1. Vegetation
21 hours ago
6.35 cm
20 hrs
23 °C
6.14
No Smell
136 PPM
61 %
18 °C
19 °C
19 °C
0 L
0 L
45.72 cm
Nutrients 4
pH Perfect Grow - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Grow 0.264 mll
pH Perfect Micro - Advanced Nutrients
pH Perfect Micro 0.264 mll
Sensi Cal-Mag Xtra - Advanced Nutrients
Sensi Cal-Mag Xtra 0.264 mll
03/15/25: Today marks Day 1 of the vegetative stage, as all five seedlings have developed their first set of true leaves. This is a crucial milestone, as they now shift from relying on stored seed energy to actively photosynthesizing and taking in nutrients from their environment. I removed the humidity domes today, which means the seedlings will now begin adjusting to the tent’s ambient humidity, currently stable between 58–61%. This transition can be a slight stressor, so I expect them to take a day or two to fully acclimate. Since the seedlings are now in their early vegetative phase, I introduced their first light feeding using Advanced Nutrients in reverse osmosis (RO) water: - Grow – 1 ml/gal (Supports early vegetative growth) - Micro – 1 ml/gal (Provides essential micronutrients) - B-52 – 0.5 ml/gal (Boosts root and stress resistance with B vitamins) - Sensi Cal-Mag Xtra – 1 ml/gal (Ensures adequate calcium and magnesium for early development) This mix resulted in a PPM of ~136 and was adjusted to a pH of 6.1, keeping it within the optimal range for nutrient uptake in the Roots Organics soil. To avoid overwatering, I used a misting spray bottle to lightly moisten the soil. At this stage, seedlings have small, delicate root systems and require minimal water—just enough to keep the medium slightly damp without becoming saturated. Over the next week or so, the seedlings will remain in the 2x2 tent under the AC Infinity Ionboard S22 at 40% power. I will continue monitoring their growth daily, ensuring steady progress before their upcoming transplant into 1-gallon air pots, which should take place within a week. I’ll be posting daily tent camera pictures to track their development. If anything noteworthy arises, I’ll provide an update here. Thanks for following along! Feel free to comment or ask questions—I always enjoy talking about the grow and exchanging knowledge with the community.
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BudMunchies
BudMunchiescommentedweek 010 days ago
@BuddyHill, That sounds awesome! I’m excited to see what you start. I’ve only grown regular seeds three times in the past, and each time, I ended up with exactly 50% male and 50% female. I’ve never let a male plant fully mature, but I’m considering doing that in a separate tent this time to gain some firsthand experience. It’s interesting to think that some growers have been at it for years without ever seeing a male plant in person—it’s kind of funny when you think about it!
Kenn0rphan
Kenn0rphancommentedweek 13 hours ago
Looking forward to watching your grow’s progress.
BudMunchies
BudMunchiescommented3 hours ago
@Kenn0rphan, hey! Thanks for stopping in. I am looking forward to it too!
BuddyHill
BuddyHillcommentedweek 010 days ago
Starting a grow with regular seeds is definitely my next step. Good luck buddy! 🍀💚
BudMunchies
BudMunchiescommented10 days ago
@BuddyHill, Oh yes! You should definitely go for it. That sounds like an amazing genetic line to explore as you dive into regular seeds!
BuddyHill
BuddyHillcommented10 days ago
@BudMunchies, At the moment I would tend towards the black domina from Sensi. Pure indica goodness
BudMunchies
BudMunchiescommented10 days ago
@BuddyHill, That sounds awesome! I’m excited to see what you start. I’ve only grown regular seeds three times in the past, and each time, I ended up with exactly 50% male and 50% female. I’ve never let a male plant fully mature, but I’m considering doing that in a separate tent this time to gain some firsthand experience. It’s interesting to think that some growers have been at it for years without ever seeing a male plant in person—it’s kind of funny when you think about it!
Regenwurm
Regenwurmcommentedweek 05 days ago
Good luck👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
BudMunchies
BudMunchiescommented5 days ago
@Regenwurm, thanks!
MonyetDiablero
MonyetDiablerocommentedweek 06 days ago
Dope ! We almost are running on the same soil : I’ve only added selfmade compost to it . Love your setup and clean way of working mate !
BudMunchies
BudMunchiescommented6 days ago
@MonyetDiablero, Appreciate that, mate! Homemade compost is an awesome addition—nothing beats the benefits of living soil. Love that we’re running similar setups! Yeah, I do my best to keep the grow room as clean as possible since I have an absolute fear of unwanted pests or contaminants sneaking in. A clean space is a happy grow!
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