Lemon Orange (GHSC) - Summer 2025

cultivars MAY 10 to 16, 2025 Two specimens sown beginning May 6, 2025, emerged from soil on May 9, and are establishing themselves well enough in their environment. No real issues to report. Day 1 - MIGRO ARAY 4 set to 45cm (18") above canopy at 40% power to create 180 PPFD and 10.37 DLI Day 2 - Sprayed soil surface to damp with distilled water Day 3 - Sprayed soil surface to damp with distilled water Day 4 - LED Fixture adjusted to 43cm (17") above canopy at 40% power to create 200 PPFD and 12.0 DLI Day 5 - Sprayed soil surface to damp; 30mL top water, 85mL bottom water with plain water pH'd to 6.5 Day 6 - Sprayed soil surface to damp. Day 7 - LED Fixture adjusted to 41cm (16") above canopy at 40% power to create 240 PPFD and 13.82 DLI At end of day 7, garden adjusted to Day Time High of 25C, Night Time Low of 22C, continuous leaf Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) of 0.8 kPa

cultivars MAY 17 to 23, 2025 Both specimens growing well, without any issues to report. Lemon Orange #1 does have a deformed leaf, but appears to be growing out of it. Day 8 - Sprayed soil surface to damp with dechlorinated water pH'd to 6.5. Propagation Garden adjusted to day-time high of 25C and night-time low of 22C. Controller set to maintain continuous VPD of 0.9kPa. LED light fixture set to 40% at 36cm (14.5") above canopy for a PPFD of 240 and a DLI of 13.82. Day 9 - n/a Day 10 - Provided a Soil Drench (70mL top water, 70mL bottom water) of Fulvic Acid - 2.5mL/L | North Atlantic Kelp - 0.5mL/L | Yucca - 0.25ml/L | 0.75mL Root Builder | 0.75mL of Activated EM1 Day 11 - LED fixture adjusted to 50% output, raised to 43cm above canopy to produce 270 PPFD and 15.55 DLI Day 12 - n/a Day 13 - n/a Day 14 - Soil Drench (100mL top water, 100mL bottom water) with Liquid Organic Amendments described in Nutrients section of Diary Post

cultivars MAY 24 to 30, 2025 Specimens performing well, however there is some rust colouration at margins of lower leaves on Lemon Orange #1, potentially as a result of overwatering or over-fertigation or pH (or combination of all). Transplant to Transition Pot coming in 7 days time, which should help to correct any root zone issues. Day 15 - LED Fixture adjusted to 37cm (14.5") above canopy to produce 300 PPFD and 17.28DLI Day 16 - n/a Day 17 - n/a Day 18 - 100mL top and bottom water of soil drench containing 0.75mL/L of Organic CalMag and 0.25mL/L of Monosilic Acid; LED fixture raised to 40cm (15.5") above canopy, intensity increased to 60% for 350 PPFD and a DLI of 20.16 Day 19 - n/a Day 20 - Sprayed soil surface to damp Day 21 - 150mL top water of plain rainwater, 100mL bottom water of plain rainwater

cultivars MAY 31 to JUNE 6 Some signs of deficiencies appearing in both specimens (purpling of petioles, "rusting" leaf margins, paling of leaf colour) indicating that soil in Seedling Pot has been spent of its nutrient. Transplant to Transition Pot should correct the issue. Day 22 - LED Fixture set to 60% output to produce 350 PPFD and 20.16 DLI. Day 23 - 150mL top water, 100 mL bottom water with plain rainwater (from rain barrel outdoors) Day 24 - Both specimens topped to 4th node, defoliated and pruned below 4th node to produce 2 main growth shoots; 150mL top water, 100mL bottom water with plain rainwater; Had planned to increase light intensity, but to avoid stress, going to keep it at 350 PPFD Day 25 - n/a Day 26 - 100ml bottom water, 200mL top water with Soil Drench Day 27 - n/a Day 28 - Specimens transplanted to 11.3L (3 gallon) Transition Pot (transplant hole dusted with 2.5mL to 5mL of Endomycorrhizal Fungi Innoculant); Watered in with 1.1L of Soil Drench with the following components: Fulvic Acid - 2.5mL/L | North Atlantic Kelp - 0.5mL/L | Pacific Kelp - 0.5mL/L | Yucca - 0.25ml/L | 2.5mL/L Activated Beneficial Microbes

cultivars JUNE 7 to 13, 2025 Specimens showing signs of deficiency, but have shown modest improvement since the transplant on Day 28. Suspect pH and/or over-watering and/or over-fertigation triggered the root zone issues. Despite the issues (discolouration of leaves, with yellowing, blue/purple veining of leaves and petioles) the plants have "recovered" from the transplant, as new growth appears healthy and each specimen produced 3 nodes on the 2 main growing shoots. Began Hardening off program on Day 35, a couple of days later that originally planned. Day 29 - LST Day 30 - LED fixture adjusted to 80% at 57cm above canopy to produce 400PPFD and 27.65 DLI. Day 31 - Deficiencies on full display, likely the result of overwatering, pH problems or a combination of both; Allowing plants to dry out then will provide a top dress of worm castings and a strong flood of plain rainwater Day 32 - n/a Day 33 - n/a Day 34 - Foliar feed in effort to help address deficiencies Day 35 - Began Hardening of Program, with 2 hours of time in the Greenhouse under partial sun (11:30AM EDT to 1:30PM EDT)

cultivars JUNE 14 to 20, 2025 Following the transplant, both specimens have recovered from the problems in the root zone. The mild top dress with worm castings and a thorough watering with plain rainwater seemed to be of benefit. Hardening off process continued from Day 35 and ended on Day 40. I had planned to go for a longer transition from the indoor garden under LED light to the greenhouse with the full sun exposure, but the plants responded very well and there was no need to extend the transition. This week the plants were topped for a second time (each specimen was pushing out 5th node on 2 main shoots from first topping), back to the 3rd node on each of its two main growing shoots. Pruned away all other growing shoots, and selectively defoliated, leaving as many leaves as possible to minimize stress but to also allow the plant its retain the natural regulation and energy production from the fan leaves. DAY 36 - Top dressed with 125mL of worm castings, scratched into soil surface of each specimen, and top watered with 750mL of plain rainwater, and bottom watered with 750mL of plain rainwater. 3 hours in greenhouse as part of hardening off program, from 10:30AM to 1:30PM; Mild LST DAY 37 - 4 hours in greenhouse as part of hardening off program, from 9:30AM to 1:30PM; Mild LST DAY 38 - 6 hours in greenhouse as part of hardening off program, from 9:30AM to 3:30PM; Mild LST DAY 39 - 9 hours in greenhouse as part of hardening off program, from 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Mild LST DAY 40 - In greenhouse at 8:00AM and remained there overnight, and for remainder of lifespan; Mild LST DAY 41 - Prepared Compost Tea and set to aerate for next 36 hours before application in morning of Day 43; Mild LST DAY 42 - Topped specimens for a 2nd time to produce 4 main growing shoots as part of the mainlining/manifolding program; Pruned, defoliated and low stress training applied.

cultivars JUNE 21 to JUNE 27, 2025 Both specimens growing with vigour. Lemon Orange #1 is a more stout and compact phenotype, while Lemon Orange #2 is more stretched out with longer leaf petals (similar to last year's phenotypes). No issues to report DAY 43 - Applied 1.2L of Aerated Compost Tea as per recipe described above in diary entry DAY 44 - Mild low stress training to keep specimens flat. DAY 45 - Mild low stress training DAY 46 - Mild low stress training DAY 47 - Applied plain rainwater 500mL to each specimen DAY 48 - Mild low stress training DAY 49 - Mild low stress training

cultivars JUNE 28 to JULY 4, 2025 Each specimen growing with vigour. Continued Low Stress Training (LST) through the week. No deficiencies, foliar pests or soil dwelling pests. Lemon Orange #1 is the smaller, slower growing and more compact phenotype, with Lemon Orange #2 the stretchier phenotype (longer inter-nodal spacing), and a bit stronger smelling. Each with lush green colour in their leaves, and thick rigid stems right to the tips. On transplant, it appeared that each had root balls that filled out the 11.3L pot. DAY 50 - n/a. DAY 51 - 1.25L Liquid Amended Soil Drench at 07:30, then departed for a fishing/canoeing trip. DAY 52 - n/a; gone fishing. DAY 53 - n/a; gone fishing. DAY 54 - n/a; returned from fishing in the afternoon. DAY 55 - Top watered in 1.0L of plain rainwater, and bottom watered 250mL at 07:00 DAY 56 - All specimens transplanted to 38L (10G) Grassroots Living Soil Fabric Pot (https://grassrootsfabricpots.com/); 2L of Transplant Formula (Fulvic Acid - 2.5mL/L | North Atlantic Kelp - 0.5mL/L | Pacific Kelp - 0.5mL/L | Yucca - 0.25ml/L | Activated Beneficial Microbes - 2.5mL/L) applied to each specimen.

cultivars JULY 5, to JULY 11, 2025 Both specimens continue to grow well and without any issues to report. Each specimen topped for the final time to produce 8 main growing shoots along the manifold. From here on out the manipulation of the plants will be minimal, and focussed on LST to shape and control height as required. Day 57 - Minor Low Stress Training (LST) Day 58 - 1L bottom water of plain rainwater and some minor LST Day 59 - Minor LST Day 60 - Minor LST Day 61 - Each specimen topped at each of the 4 main growing shoots back to the 3rd node to produce 8 main growing shoots. Pruned away all growing shoots below the mains, except 4 lower level growing shoots (one on each of the 4 "trunks" in the manifold) in an effort to produce something that can be cut for clones later in the month (do not have any more seeds, finding it difficult to acquire more). Day 62 - Prepared Compost Tea in the evening, to be applied on Day 64 in the morning (roughly 36 hours of brew time). Day 63 - Minor LST

cultivars JULY 12 to 18, 2025 Each of the two distinct phenotypes are growing well and without issues. Lemon Orange #2 is my preferred phenotype in terms of growth structure (it is the larger of the two specimens and appears to be much like Lemon Orange #1 and Lemon Orange #2 from the Summer of 2024 grow). Lemon Orange #1 is a stout plant, with smaller leaves and tighter inter-nodal spacing. Provided a thorough watering with Aerated Compost Tea and some additional rainwater on Day 64, and by Day 70 substrate still measuring sufficient moisture. Taking care to not over-water, so as to mitigate the proliferation of soil dwelling pests, particularly fungus gnats. Thus far, no pests in soil or on foliage. Lemon Orange #2 is fairly strong smelling when brushed up against, or when manipulating with Low Stress Training (LST). Citrus is the most prominent scent. DAY 64 - Provided by hand-watering, 2.8L of Aerated Compost Tea (recipe comprised of additives noted above, with Activated Beneficial Microbes and Yucca added after the 36 hour brew cycle), and another 500mL top water and 500mL bottom water of plain rainwater. 2 hours later, turned on dripper system and provided another 1L of plain rainwater to ensure substrate well moistened from top to bottom. 4.5L total for each specimen in its 38L pot. DAY 65 - Sunny beautiful day, temperatures a little high, but plants responded wonderfully to the compost tea application and the thorough watering from the day prior. DAY 66 - Another sunny beautiful day, with temperatures creeping a little high (peak of 34C in greenhouse during the afternoon), but again, plants responded with some thick growth. DAY 67 - Heavy rain in the morning, cloudy and cool most of the day. DAY 68 - Cloudy day, temperatures mild. No pest presence in soil or on foliage; Soil Pest Defence application not required. DAY 69 - Sunny, warm day. Greenhouse operated within all thresholds (temperature and humidity). Soil moisture of all pots between 5 and 9 from mid substrate depth to full depth; Debating whether to apply plain rainwater or an amended Soil Drench on Day 71/Day 72. New mains are of the size to be trained, and so continued application of LST to keep the plants flat for a while longer (5 to 7 more days), and to direct the main shoots to the area I want them to grow up from. Undertook some mild defoliation to open up the lower part of the plants. DAY 70 - Mix of sun and cloud in the morning, mostly cloudy and light rain by late afternoon (16:00).

cultivars JULY 19 to 25, 2025 Both specimens growing well, and are healthy. Lemon Orange #2 is the larger of the two, and when manipulated smells strongly of citrus. Lemon Orange #1 is smaller and more compact, with small fan leaves, and a milder scent of citrus when manipulated. Received a liquid organic amended Soil Drench containing some of the bloom solution (75/25 Veg/Bloom) as it is getting close to the time where the transition to bloom will occur and I wanted to be certain there was a boost of phosphorus available. No signs of fertigation burn, pests (soil or foliar) or any other problems. Day 71 - Soil moisture in all pots adequate, no need to feed/water. Day 72 - No foliar pests, so Foliar Pest Defense not required. Sunny and hot today, greenhouse cresting 30C by mid-afternoon, at the upper side of thresholds; Following soil moisture tests, all pots were low moisture in the first third of substrate depth, and found that almost all had dry spots at greater than 50% depth of the substrate; At 20:00 applied 2L each of liquid amended Soil Drench (75:25 Grow to Bloom mix to give the plants a little phosphorus boost) Day 73 - Sunny, warm day, temperatures ideal. Checked soil moisture in the morning, and all pots were at good moisture throughout substrate (a little drier near the bottom depths). Applied some LST in the evening to direct the shoots to the areas I'd prefer them to grow up from. Day 74 - Mostly cloudy day, but some moments of sunshine; Rained in the evening, and humidity spiked with the greenhouse reading 65% at 9:00PM; Measured soil moisture, all pots in moisture range, the smaller plants. Day 75 - Cloudy, rainy day; Humidity high (80% @ 20:30); All specimens are healthy and growing, but would certainly benefit from some sustained periods of sunshine and favourable weather over several days at this stage in their growth (trying to bulk up prior to flowering commencing); Some minor LST to get shoots to better position, but it will be time soon to let them grow upward Day 76 - Sunny and hot day, with plants responding well; 1L bottom water with plain rainwater at 19:30; Prepared Compost Tea and began brewing for application in 36 hours Day 77 - Drip watered 500mL of plain rainwater to ensure plants are well hydrated for another sunny hot day.

cultivars JULY 26 to AUGUST 1, 2025 Specimens growing very well. Manifolding technique producing desired results, with 8 strong main shoots from each specimen that are well spaced out to allow for good air flow and to mitigate pest and disease. No pests present in soil or on foliage. Plants getting closer to beginning their stretch, and after loosening the tie downs, have gained some height and girth. Top dressed this week with 50/50 Veg/Bloom Dry Organic Amendments, along with Worm Castings. Watered in with Compost Tea. Day 78 - Top dressed with dry organic amendments (50/50 veg/flower) and worm castings; Watered in with 2L of Compost Tea (except Lemon Orange #1 that got 1L). 1L bottom water of plain rainwater. Sunny hot day, clouding over in the evening with a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy thereafter. Day 79 - Set up propagation garden at 07:30, took 4 cuttings from each of Lemon Orange #1 and Lemon Orange #2 and followed cloning procedure. Day started sunny, hot and humid. By early afternoon a thunderstorm rolled in, and clouds lingered until 15:00; Mostly sunny through to sunset; Minor LST of plants to get them in best position for the stretch. Plants are sizeable, approaching top rung of tomato cages; At this point I have no reason to question that they will be of similar size to the plants from last season, capable of producing similar yields. Day 80 - Sunny warm day outdoors, perhaps a little on the hot side inside the confines of the greenhouse; Plants responded well, and are growing vigourously. Indoors, clones seem fine; I mist the inside of the dome 3 or 4 times per day to keep humidity levels spiked. Day 81 - Changed water in cloning trays in indoor garden, filling to bottom of coco cube (plain rainwater); Another sunny and warm day outdoors, with periodic cloudy breaks to keep temperatures well below high heat tolerances. All plants have shown good growth, thick and compact for its genotype. Soil moisture measures adequate for all, some showing dry spots near the top and bottom, with moisture within ranges through the middle of substrate. Good for another day, at which time will undertake another assessment to determine whether or not to provide a drip of 500mL or more of plain rainwater (note Liquid Amended Soil Drench scheduled for Day 85 or 86); Day 82 - n/a Day 83 - Changed water in cloning tray. Day 84 - 750mL drip water to back row (Blue Dynamite #1 & #2, Lemon Orange #2); Mostly sunny and hot day, however there was a haze in the sky from wildfire smoke. AERATED COMPOST TEA RECIPE (ml/L) Worm Castings - 60mL Microbe Multiplier - 4mL Humic Acid - 0.5mL Wild Fish Hydrolysate - 1.0mL Unsulphured Sugarcane Molasses - 0.3mL Yucca Extract - 0.25mL Aerated for 36 hours, Yucca added following brew, and pH'd to 6.5

cultivars AUGUST 2 to AUGUST 8, 2025 Lemon Orange specimens growing well, and appear to be transitioning into bloom with some vigourous upward growth over the course of the week. At the beginning of the week the plants were provided an organic liquid amended soil drench (25/75 Veg/Bloom) and drip watered plain rainwater twice during the week. Mild defoliation undertaken to open things up a bit and allow for good air-flow. Minor LST also undertaken to direct growing shoots to optimal areas and to create an even and well spaced canopy. DAY 85 1L bottom water plain rainwater; 2L top water Liquid Amended Soil Drench. DAY 86 Sunny day, temperatures high but not too high. DAY 87 Mostly sunny and warm day; plants enjoying the weather. DAY 88 Sunny warm day, greenhouse temperatures and humidity near optimum throughout the day; Plants growing well, however fan leaves aren't as large on all specimens, as I would expect them to be at this stage. Thinking it is because they are 2 weeks younger than last year's crop, or perhaps they could use more frequent watering. Tested soil and all but Lemon Orange #1 received 1L of plain rainwater via drip system. Will check again in the morning and decided whether or not to give them more. DAY 89 Mix of sun and cloud, temperatures cool, but within range in greenhouse. DAY 90 Sunny, hot and humid day; Greenhouse remained within tolerable thresholds; Drip watered 1L of plain rainwater in the morning (07:30). Prepared Compost Tea to be applied on Day 92. DAY 91 Sunny hot and humid day again. Greenhouse remained within tolerances. Plants responded well over the week, and I believe they have begun the transition to flowering as they have begun their upward stretch (particularly noticeable with the Lemon Orange #2).

cultivars AUGUST 9 to AUGUST 15 Specimens performing well, and appear to be starting to stretch as they transition to bloom. DAY 92 - 07:00 - 1L bottom water of rainwater; 2L of compost tea (hand applied and prepared as per recipe of ingredients listed above in diary); Lemon Orange #2 was given an additional 750mL of plain rainwater via drip to fully saturate substrate. DAY 93 - n/a DAY 94 - Mostly sunny day, so temperatures remained quite good in the greenhouse. Humidity a bit high at night, but not a concern at this point. Will have to monitor foliage closely, as the higher humidity and general overnight warmth, may attract pests (i.e. spider mites). DAY 95 - n/a DAY 96 - n/a DAY 97 - 1L drip water of plain rainwater DAY 98 - 500mL drip water of plain rainwater

cultivars AUGUST 16 to AUGUST 22, 2025 Insofar as fertigation, this week each specimen was provided a Top Dress of Dry Organic Amendments as described in the Nutrients section of this diary post. The top dress was watered in with a Liquid Amended Soil Drench with the following ingredients and measures (mL/L): Bloom Liquid Plant Food (1-3-3) - 5.0mL/L of plain rainwater Yucca Schidigera Liquid Extract - 0.25mL/L Monosilic Acid - 0.5mL/L Activated Beneficial Microbes - 5.0mL/L - All products from Optimize Organics (https://www.optimizeorganics.ca/) Both Lemon Orange specimens are growing with vigour, and well into the transition to bloom. Pairs of pistils are evident in several locations on each plant. Sunlight hours have dropped to under 14 hours (Sunrise 07:00, sunset 20:58). I am considering this Week 1 of flower. Considerable height gain over the week, with a noticeable increase in inter-nodal spacing, particularly on Lemon Orange #2. Lemon Orange #1 is the shorter of the two phenotypes, slower growing, and not taking in near as much water/nutrient (did not need to be watered this week). Lemon Orange #1 has an average height across its 8 main growing shoots of 51cm, while Lemon Orange #2 is is near 68cm. Neither specimen is overly smelly on their own, but when rubbed up against or manipulated the scent of citrus with an earthy after-tone is present. Fungus gnats have found a home in the garden, and for now I've deployed yellow sticky traps to control the adults. More aggressive treatments of other parts of the lifecycle will likely be needed, and I am considering acquiring nematodes to add to my living soil. DAY 99 - Top Dressed with dry organic amendments (Bloom mix); Watered in with Bloom Soil Drench Formula; Went fishing for a couple of days. DAY 100 - n/a DAY 101 - n/a DAY 102 - 1L drip of plain rainwater at 08:30 via automated irrigation system; Returned from fishing trip in early afternoon (14:00), plants looked good, if not a bit uneven as a result of not being turned 1/4 clockwise over the past 3 days. DAY 103 - Witnessed droop under full sun in early afternoon, across all specimens on the back bench (Blue Dynamite #2. Lemon Orange #2, Blue Dynamite #1). Drip watered 1.5L of plain rainwater to that bench of plants only, as the front bench with the small plants (Lemon Orange #1 and Purple Romulan) seemed as though the substrate was sufficiently moist. DAY 104 - Prepared Compost Tea for application on Day 106, set to aerate for 36 hours. DAY 105 - n/a

cultivars AUGUST 23rd to AUGUST 29th, 2025 Sunrise: 07:10 | Sunset 20:44 | Total Daylight Hours: 13:34 Overall a good week in the garden. Both Lemon Orange specimens continue to grow well, with Lemon Orange #2 stretching upward rapidly. Lemon Orange #1 has had leaves directed upward (i.e. praying) with consistency. Don't believe it to be an issue of any kind (heat, lack of light), just very noticeable "behaviour". Pistils are visible at several locations along the 8 main growing shoots on each individual. By week's end, both plants upper-most nodes (canopy) were showing signs that they will be "crowning" soon. Height is manageable with both plants, Lemon Orange #2 may need some super-cropping to control height gain over the next week should it continue to stretch with vigour. Height measures of each plant are as follows: Lemon Orange #1: 60cm Lemon Orange #2: 85cm Foliar pests are not present, however fungus gnats are present in small populations, currently being managed with Yellow Sticky Traps. I'm going to have to make a decision on introducing predatory nematodes, or some other method of attacking larvae stages of the lifecycle (ie. cycling through a neem/peppermint soap spay for soil surface, followed a few days later by diatomaceous earth applications on the soil's surface). I undertook some defoliation and pruning of the plants, particularly in the lower parts of each specimen, as I was concerned about air-flow. Plants didn't really seem any worse for wear, and continued to grow upward without any sign of stress. Lemon Orange #1 has not exhibited any nutrient deficiencies, while Lemon Orange #2 has some small brown spots on lower leaves, couple with some leaf curl (downward). I believe it to be early signs of a Calcium deficiency, and so on next week's Liquid Amended Soil Drench, I will add some Organic Cal-Mag. Things appear to be on-track, with an estimated 63 days left to work with before the risk of sustained cold overtakes the equipment in the greenhouse. That said, I do think this year's crop is 3 to 7 days behind last year's. Not sure if that is because of the 2 week later start (i.e. younger plants this season), or other factors such as the weather/environmental conditions. DAY 106 At 08:00 applied 1L plain rainwater via bottom water; 2L of Compost Tea via top water, an additional 750mL of plain rainwater via drip system; Undertook some defoliation and pruning of lower part of the plant (Took everything below the top rung of the modified tomato cage, and may regret doing it at this stage, as it probably ought to have done it last week, or left on until at least day 120 - September 6). DAY 107 - n/a DAY 108 - n/a DAY 109 - 1L Drip Water plain rainwater to Lemon Orange #2; Lemon Orange #1 did not need water as it is a much smaller specimen. DAY 110 - n/a DAY 111 - 1L Drip Water plain rainwater to both specimens DAY 112 - n/a

cultivars AUGUST 30th to SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 Sunrise: 7:19 | Sunset: 20:30 | Total Daylight Hours: 13:11 The first couple of days of this week, the weather was adequate (sun/partly sunny), but the last 4 days it has been much cooler than seasonal norms, and full cloud conditions. Not ideal to say the least. There was a high of 6C this week, and a recording of a low of 4C. The greenhouse was able to keep temps above 14C and as high as 21C. Plants were quite "happy" with the feeding, doing some strong "praying" in the early part of the week. Once the cold-snap set in, they stagnated slightly. I don't think they were shocked by the quite sudden substantial drop in temperatures, but they didn't take up much water either. Flowering is overall progressing as expected, with both specimens pretty much crowned, and I don't believe they will be taking on much more height. DAY 113 1L bottom water plain rainwater; 2L top water Liquid Amended Soil Drench with CalMag. DAY 114 Spider mites present on Lemon Orange #1; Debated what to do, decided it was early enough in flower to do a spray of Neem Oil, Castile Peppermint Soap and Yucca Extract. I may regret this, but I think it will naturally degrade long before harvest, and the only other downside I could forecast was wilting of existing pistils. Worse case scenario is that the buds retain an off flavour, or don't burn, and they all get thrown into the extracts bin (or depending on overall garden yields, straight into the garbage). Also hung Koppert Ulti-Mite packs from the plant, on the off-chance they were still viable (had them in stock but packs were at least 4 months old). Did a deep clean of the greenhouse and opted to rearrange some of the plant locations on their respective benches . Inserted stakes to adjust location and to support the tall growing shoots on Lemon Orange #2. Mosquito Dunks (2) added to rain barrel in effort to integrate BTI into the watering system, with hope that it knocks down fungus gnat presence. Will do a watering this week, when warranted, and soak a Dunk 24 hours in rainwater prior to the watering exercise. Plants really responded well to the feeding yesterday, all stems on all specimens are rigid and strong (monosilic acid additive doing its part). All specimens look healthy, less a few leaves on Lemon Orange #2 that appear to be exhibiting a Calcium deficiency. Plants are all large and appear on-track to be ready for harvest in late October. DAY 115: n/a DAY 116 Soil Moisture testing showed sufficient moisture on all plants, with the largest specimens (including Lemon Orange #2) likely needing some water over the next day or so; Pulled 10L from the rain-barrel and set 1/4 of a Mosquito Dunk to soak in it. Hoping the BTI helps with fungus gnat control. DAY 117 Cold cloudy day; High outside of greenhouse 8C, inside 17C; Heater operated for the full day, and kept humidity in check (between 45% and 50%) DAY 118 Another cold, dark cloudy day; High outside of greenhouse 12C, inside 21C, overnight low 4C outside, in greenhouse 14C; Heater has yet to stop operating since yesterday (need to monitor its function since it has been run so hard), but it did keep humidity in check (between 45% and 50%); Pulled water to brew an Aerated Compost Tea, and it was cold; This is likely to negatively affect the brew (will consider brewing for longer duration). Applied 1.5L of BTI treated rainwater to Lemon Orange #2, it was thirsy based on soil moisture readings; Not a lot of water uptake with the cold and darkened conditions, so other specimens were reading moisture levels within tolerances; Doing best to allow substrate to dry out prior to watering so as to help address fungus gnat issues. DAY 119 Another very cool day with a high of 11C outside, 21C inside the greenhouse. Low of 5C outside, 14C inside the greenhouse.

cultivars SEPTEMBER 6th to SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Sunrise: 07:29 | Sunset: 20:16 | Total Daylight: 12:47 Weather conditions continue to be less than ideal. Cooler than normal seasonal temperatures coupled with long and sustained durations of deep overcast skies and/or rain has negatively impacted the environment within the greenhouse, but also photosynthesis. Humidities have been tolerable, and usually between 45% and 50%, but I have witnessed peaks of 60%. The plants have been aggressive when there has been periods of sun, noticeably pushing out pistils after the dark period. This week the plants received a top dress of dry organic amendments (Bloom Formula as described in Nutrients section of this Diary post) that was watered in with an Aerated Compost Tea with the following additives: Worm Castings: 60ml/L Microbe Multiplier: 4mL/L Humic Acid: 0.5mL/L Wild Fish Hydrolysate: 1.0mL/L Unsulphured Sugarcane Molasses: 0.3mL/L Following a 36 hour brew, the following liquid amendments were also added: Activated Beneficial Microbes: 5mL/L Yucca Extract: 0.25mL/L Overall, both Lemon Orange specimens are doing well. Leaves are large, green and there’s not really any signs of fertigation burn. Each has crowned, but both plants have exhibited what can be described as excessive leaf turgor (too much water in the cells), with leaves continuously pointed upward. While I have been quite consistent on timing of waterings, doing so patiently and delivering volumes over about 60 minutes, this issue is likely the result of over-watering, higher humidities and a lack of light hindering the transpiration process. Going to allow plants to dry back as far as possible and water in smaller volumes. Lemon Orange #2 has also displayed issues on lower leaves of the plants, with random rust spots with some necrosis occurring at leaf edges and tips. Its sparse, doesn’t appear to be spreading following the addition of organic Cal-Mag to the fertigation program, but requires attention. I don’t believe this to be an expression of a foliar disease, and more of a root zone issue as a result of the suspected over-watering. In terms of pests, each Lemon Orange specimen has a mild fungus gnat infection, that seems to be adequately controlled at this time by using BTI treated rainwater for feedings, along with yellow sticky traps. Lemon Orange #1 did have a small population of spider mites, that was treated with an organic spray 12 days ago, and that appeared to have depleted the population of pests quite substantially. I also introduced predatory mites at that time, although it is difficult for me to assess its efficacy. Not observing any further foliar damage, but I am still finding a few mites on some leaves (not sure if these are the predatory ones I introduced, or the ones I am trying to control). The plants aren’t particularly smelly, but when handled or rubbed up against, they smell strongly of citrus with an earthy background. Flowers are developing as expected, but I’m not seeing the trichome production I’d like. Patience is a virtue. I believe this year’s crop is a minimum of 1 week behind in their progression through bloom from what I witnessed from my crop of a year ago. This suggests they aren’t likely to ripen until the last week of October. Hopefully weather will become more cooperative, and that I can maintain temperatures within the greenhouse that late in October (of note last year the greenhouse operated within environmental tolerances to Oct 28, and could have gone a few more days). DAY 120 Top Dressed with dry organic amendments (Bloom mix); Watered in with 2L of Compost Tea, Applied an additional 1.8L of BTI treated rainwater for Lemon Orange #2 and 1L for Lemon Orange #1. Pulled 10L of plain rainwater from the barrel and set inside house, adding 1/4 of a puck of Mosquito Dunk (BTI). Temperatures cool this morning, greenhouse at 16C in the AM. DAY 121 Moved plant positions on the back-bench in the garden. Left to right (facing back wall) Lemon Orange #2, Blue Dynamite #1, Blue Dynamite #2. Installed another fan to get better air-flow in the area nearest the control hub and underneath the oscillating fan. Mites may still be present on Lemon Orange #1, will continue to monitor, but I'm in a difficult spot to detect as they may be the predatory mites I'm seeing. DAY 122 I believe the plants are about 1 week behind when compared to last summer season's grow. Trichome production not really present as of yet. I attribute all of this to the less than ideal weather conditions, particularly and overall wet and cloudy summer. The last week, and the forecasted week is also quite cloudy and dark, which is not likely to help the situation. DAY 123 Cloudy morning, cleared in the afternoon, with some good sun into the evening. Gonna need all the sun I can get. DAY 124 n/a DAY 125 n/a DAY 126 n/a Cloudy morning, cleared in the afternoon, with some good sun into the evening. Gonna need all the sun I can get.

cultivars SEPTEMBER 13th to SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 Sunrise: 07:39 | Sunset: 20:01 | Total Daylight: 12:22 Weather was much better this week, with plenty of sun and warmer temperatures. Plants responded very well. Both Lemon Orange specimens are doing well, blooming as expected, and the flowers have put on some size this week. Trichome production has improved, particularly with Lemon Orange #2. Still a mild fungus gnat presence, but BTI treated rainwater and yellow sticky traps have helped to keep populations at bay. The spider mite infection on Lemon Orange #1 seems to have been eradicated, as there is no visible presence any longer, and no further leaf damage ocurring. Plants received an organic liquid amendment, and responded well to it. Allowed plants to dry back to almost droop this week, which also seemed to have addressed the suspected over-watering situation and the excessive leaf turgor. Did some mild and strategic leaf defoliation to help open the plants and improve light exposure to the middle. Both plants smell of citrus with an earthy skunk background, but it isn't particularly strong on its own, mostly noticeable upon manipulation of the plants (I rotate them 1/4 turn daily). DAY 127 n/a DAY 128 1L top water with Liquid Amended Soil Drench (Bloom Formula); Drip watered 600mL of plain rainwater; Some good sun later in the day. DAY 129 Mild defoliation of all specimens; Good sunny day, plants doing well. DAY 130 Nice sunny day; Overnight light rain. DAY 131 Mostly sunny day, good temps, decent humidity levels; Lemon Orange #2, received 500mL plain rainwater via drip. DAY 132 n/a DAY 133 Compost Tea prepared this morning, to be brewed for 24 hrs, instead of normal 36 hrs; Mid-Afternoon, plants showed some droop, indicating sufficient dry back; Applied 1L plain rainwater via drip system.

cultivars SEPTEMBER 20th to SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 Sunrise: 07:39 | Sunset: 20:01| Total Daylight: 12:22 Overall a pretty good week of weather. Started with a couple of days of mostly cloud-cover, then it moved to a final few days of open sunny skies. Temperatures outside were great, and the greenhouse benefitted. Lemon Orange #1 is growing well, and is a much smaller plant (and in my belief a distinct phenotype as I had a similar one last summer). It is not flowering as quickly as her sister, nor is her trichome production as abundant. All the same, Lemon Orange #1 appears mostly healthy, save a few lower leaves showing some rusting in spots. Bud formation is nice, as this one has a much tighter internodal spacing versus her sister. Stems are rigid, and able to withstand the weight for now, may need to add some stakes later to support some of the taller shoots. Lemon Orange #2 is doing well, but does appear deficient in something, with regular development of rusting spots and downward leaf curl on lower leaves. At the coming top dress, I am going to consider bumping up the worm castings amendment volume (from a freshly opened bag) and/or water in the top dress with a full-spectrum liquid amended formula (50-50 Veg-Bloom and add CalMag), after dry back. At best these plants have another 30 days to get to a state of readiness to harvest, so the next 2 weeks are pretty critical to gaining some size and mass. Fingers crossed the weather cooperates with an abundance of sun, and that I have given the plants what they need to bulk up. DAY 134 Cloudy day, with a few sunny breaks; Temperatures were within needed ranges; 2L each top watered with Aerated Compost Tea (recipe listed in Nutrients section of this Diary Post, added in order, with Yucca added after 24 to 36hr brew); Cloudy day, with a few sunny breaks DAY 135 Dark and cloudy day, overnight rain, and light rain throughout the day. Temps are fine, but humidity too high (55% to 65%). DAY 136 Mix of sun and cloud, good temperatures; Humidity levels better during the day, a little high overnight DAY 137 Nice sunny day DAY 138 1L drip water to Lemon Orange #2; The plants are drinking, but not as much as I'd expect. DAY 139 Greenhouse held at 19C overnight without issue; 500mL to each specimen in the morning 500mL; Another 500mL provided to all via drip in the early afternoon as the temps got quite warm inside the greenhouse (30C).

cultivars SEPTEMBER 27th to OCTOBER 3rd Sunrise: 07:49 | Sunset: 19:46 | Total Daylight: 11:57 Weather has been great this week, with lots of sunshine each day. There was a period of overnight rainfall that did cause a mild humidity spike in the greenhouse (up to 60%), but it wasn’t all that prolonged, and there seemed to be no ill effects. Temperatures were perhaps a little high at times, peaking just above 30C at one point during the week, but I kept the root zone moist, and the plants appeared to respond well to the sunny warm conditions. Night-time lows have held at 19C in the greenhouse, and over the coming weeks I will gradually begin to lower the trigger for the heater. Lemon Orange #1 is doing well but has the smallest flowers of all plants in the garden. They are dense but lack girth. Trichome production is decent but does not appear to be sufficient to achieve a 20%+ THC content. Plant smells of citrus fruit, with a touch of sweetness. Lemon Orange #2 is doing very well, with the largest flowers in the garden, and the most abundant trichome production (has potential to achieve over 20% THC). The flowers are not as large as those we produced last summer season, but they have plumped significantly this week, and I am hopeful that continues. Some signs of senescence have appeared, with uniform yellowing of leaves, particularly on the lower parts of the plant. As a result of the varieties of cultivars garden, the greenhouse is emanating delicious wafts of citrus fruit, berries and a touch of skunk. Not particularly overpowering smell, but present and pleasant. Weather forecast for the next two weeks appears favourable, with persistent sun and warm day-time temperatures. That should only benefit the plants as they get closer to finishing. By my estimation, the plants have about a 24-to-28-day window remaining to ripen. DAY 141 Sunny day, 250mL drip water of plain rainwater in the afternoon to help keep root zone cool. DAY142 Top dressed with 75mL Gaia Green Bloom (2-8-4) and 250mL of Worm Castings, watered in with 2L Liquid Amended Bloom Formula (see recipe in Diary Nutrients Section), followed by drip water of 1L of plain rainwater. Another sunny warm day, plants seemed to do well with it; Still at least 1 week behind bloom production of last season. DAY 143 Another beautiful full sun day. Temperatures a little high in the greenhouse, but within tolerances; Humidity levels in a good range as well, staying below 50%, but even lower (below 43%) for most of the day DAY 144 2L hand water BTI treated rainwater (pH6.8) at 08:00 to all specimens; Another very sunny day but temps a little cooler which is nice; Plants seem to be responding well and appear to be bulking up. DAY 145 Sunny all day, perfect for admiring the flowers DAY 146 Gorgeous sunny day, rain overnight spiked humidity to near 60% DAY 147 2L hand water of BTI treated rainwater (pH6.8) at 07:30 to all specimens.