Grow_Mary_Green Hi my loves,
Today the GG4 is starting in my tent.... YEAHHHHH I'm excited. (Love the Gorilla strains)😈😍
I'm starting the germination process - with the glass of water method.
Scientifically speaking, the glass of water method is not only the simplest but also the most effective method. (With hydrogen peroxide) That's why it's my favorite...😉
This time I'm using my germination box from CannaKan.
With 50ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide solution and 150ml of tap water (distilled water is supposed to be better). Ratio 1:3
After the first 12 hours, I submerged the seeds and after a total of 24 hours, I reduced the water level to the minimum. All 3 seeds have germinated nicely and are ready for the next phase. (GG4 See photo 👆)
However, I'm giving it another 6 - 12 hours this time (so that the root is about 1.5 - 2cm long) Currently, it's about 0.8-1cm
Yeahh after another 7 hours, the GG4 seedling is ready to be planted. (SEE PHOTO 👆) (Total germination time 31 hours.)
Day 2:
After the 31 hours of germination and successful sprouting, I planted the seedling in about 0.6 liter pots with BioBizz Lightmix 70% and 30% Coco from Plagron pre-watered and into a 2-3cm deep hole (of course in the middle of the pot).
I left the pot in the tent at 24°C & 80% humidity in the dark (see photo), with light air circulation from a fan (but not directed at the pots) on. Until the seedling slightly emerged from the soil. That happened on day 3.
Thus, the seedling phase is over and I've set the light for day 4 (timer, distance, light intensity) The so-called first day of the seedling phase 😜🙌 and I hope to see you there too.
🌱😍 Happy Growing
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Glass Of Water
Germination Method
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Week 1. Vegetation
10mo ago
1/12
7 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
24 °C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
No Smell
Smell
250 PPM
TDS
80 %
Air Humidity
21 °C
Solution Temp
24 °C
Night Air Temp
0.6 liters
Pot Size
0.03 liters
Watering Volume
60 cm
Lamp Distance
Grow_Mary_Green Hi my dear ones, 🤗
The seedling phase has begun...
In this phase, it takes the most patience, as the seedling is still quite sensitive.
I've documented exactly what my process looked like this week here for us. I wish you lots of fun & Happy Growing 🌱🤗:
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Environmental values of the week:
- Temperature: 24°C
- Humidity: 80% - 75% by the end of the week
- VDP (Room): 0.65
Day 1:
- Light set: PPFD: 100 µmol
- Light distance at 60cm
- Light cycle: 18/6
Day 2:
- Plant height measured: 4cm
- Light set: PPFD: 155 µmol
Watered 👇(Only water):
- Volume: 70ml
- pH value: 6.0
- EC value: 0.5
- Temperature: 20°C
Day 3:
- Just observed
Day 4:
- Just observed
Day 5:
- Light measured (current): PPFD: 165 µmol
- Plant height measured: 7cm
Day 6:
- Just observed
Day 7:
- Light measured (current): PPFD: 175 µmol
Watered 👇(Only water):
- Volume: 200ml (120ml would have been enough)
- pH value: 6.0
- EC value: 0.5
- Temperature: 21°C
Run-off measured 👇(Drain):
- Volume: 100ml
- pH value: 5.9
- EC value: 2.8
- Temperature: 21°C
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Week 2. Vegetation
9mo ago
1/16
8 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
24 °C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
No Smell
Smell
250 PPM
TDS
70 %
Air Humidity
21 °C
Solution Temp
24 °C
Night Air Temp
0.6 liters
Pot Size
0.03 liters
Watering Volume
60 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 1
Voodoo Juice
1.5 mll
Grow_Mary_Green Hi my dear ones, 🤗
The 2nd seedling week has begun...
I've documented how my week looked exactly here for us. I wish you lots of fun & Happy Growing 🌱🤗:
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⛺ Environmental values of the week:
- Temperature: 24°C
- Humidity: 70%
- VDP (Room): 0.8 - 0.9
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Day 8:
Just observed
Day 9:
💡 Light set: PPFD: 180 µmol / DLI: 11.5
🌱 Plant height measured: 8cm
Day 10:
Just observed
Day 11:
Watered 👇(Only water):
- Volume: 75ml
- pH value: 6.0
- EC value: 0.5
- Temperature: 21°C
Run-off measured 👇(Drain):
- No run-off
Day 12:
Last day of the seedling phase (could have gone 2 days longer, but I've always had slight nutrient deficiencies at the beginning of the growth phase in the past. That's why I'm transplanting them 2 days earlier this time from the Light-Mix to the All-Mix)
Preparing for the growth phase...
- Transplanted into 9-liter plastic pots / Own soil mix of: Bio-Bizz All-Mix 60% / Plagron Cocos Premium 30% / Plagron Perlite 10%
Watered 👇(with Voodoo Juice):
- Volume: 2000ml (substrate completely watered)
- pH value: 6.0
- EC value: 0.5
- Temperature: 21°C
Run-off measured 👇(Drain):
- pH value: 6.2
- EC value: 3.75
- Temperature: approx. 22°C
- Volume: 280ml
Light set: PPFD: 210 µmol / DLI: 13.6
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Week 3. Vegetation
9mo ago
1/27
15 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
25 °C
Day Air Temp
6.1
pH
No Smell
Smell
550 PPM
TDS
70 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
24 °C
Night Air Temp
9 liters
Pot Size
0.25 liters
Watering Volume
60 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 5
pH Perfect Sensi Grow Part A
1 mll
pH Perfect Sensi Grow Part B
1 mll
B-52
2 mll
Grow_Mary_Green Hi my dear ones, 🤗
The 1st week of the growth phase is here...
I've documented exactly how my process looked this week. I wish you lots of fun & Happy Growing 🌱🤗:
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Environmental values of the week:
- Temperature: 25°C
- Humidity: 70-68%
- VDP (Room): 1.0
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Day 1:
- Plant height measured: 10 cm 🌱
- Light intensity set - PPFD: 250 µmol / DLI: 16.3 Mol
Day 2:
- Just observed 😋
Day 3:
Watered 👇:
- Volume: 1000ml
- pH value: 6.1
- EC value: 0.63
- Temperature: 20°C
Run-off (Drain) measured 👇:
- pH value: 6.5
- EC value: 4.3
- Temperature: 21°C
- Volume: 540ml
Light intensity set - PPFD: 285 µmol / DLI: 18.5 Mol
Day 4:
- Just observed 😋
Day 5:
- Plant height measured: 13 cm 🌱
Day 6:
- Just observed 😋
Day 7:
Watered 👇:
- Volume: 1000ml
- pH value: 6.1
- EC value: 1.15
- Temperature: 21°C
Run-off (Drain) measured 👇:
- pH value: 6.5
- EC value: 3.8
- Temperature: 21°C
- Volume: 275ml
Light intensity measured - PPFD: 320 µmol / DLI: 21 Mol
Plant height measured: 15 cm 🌱
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Week 4. Vegetation
9mo ago
1/25
22 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
25 °C
Day Air Temp
6.1
pH
No Smell
Smell
750 PPM
TDS
65 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
24 °C
Night Air Temp
9 liters
Pot Size
0.5 liters
Watering Volume
50 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 5
pH Perfect Sensi Grow Part A
2 mll
pH Perfect Sensi Grow Part B
2 mll
B-52
1 mll
Grow_Mary_Green Hi my dear ones, 🤗
The 2nd week of the growth phase is upon us...
...and reality hits hard.
I tried to run this grow with a higher VPD value and thus without having to add extra CalMag. According to a study, with an increased VPD, no additional CalMag should be added under LEDs. However, I'm still watering with tap water.
So I checked the values from my water utility. In my water, I have Calcium = 78 mg/l and Magnesium = 5.3 mg/l, giving a ratio of 14:1 😰. This is quite far from the optimal supply of 2:1 - 4:1 CalMag... 😅
The best solution would be to use a filtration system like the Watertrim. A cheaper option is to get Mono-Magnesium (or Mono-Calcium if needed) and balance the water in the right ratio.
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Optimal CalMag supply in the different phases:
Seedling:
Cal: 50-60 mg/l
Mag: 20-30 mg/l
Growth:
Cal: 80-100 mg/l
Mag: 30-50 mg/l
Flowering:
Cal: 100-120 mg/l
Mag: 40-60 mg/l
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I have documented how my process looked this week as well. I wish you lots of fun & Happy Growing 🌱🤗:
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Environmental values of the week:
- Temperature: 25°C
- Humidity: 65%
- VDP (Room): 1.1
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Day 8:
- Just observed 😋
Day 9:
- Measured plant height: 17 cm 🌱
- Measured stem diameter: 0.57 cm = 5.7 mm Ø
- Adjusted light intensity - PPFD: 320µmol / DLI: 21 Mol
Day 10:
Watered 👇 (tap water):
- Volume: 1000 ml
- pH value: 6.15
- EC value: 0.46
- Temperature: 20°C
Measured Run-Off (Drain) 👇:
- pH value: 7.0
- EC value: 3.7
- Temperature: 21°C
- Volume: 150 ml
Day 11:
- Just observed 😋
Day 12:
Watered 👇 (tap water):
- Volume: 1200 ml
- pH value: 6.1
- EC value: 1.52
- Temperature: 20°C
Measured Run-Off (Drain) 👇:
- pH value: 6.7
- EC value: 3.24
- Temperature: 22°C
- Volume: 265 ml
Plant training: Topping, Pre-Lollipopping
Adjusted lamp distance: 50 cm
Adjusted light intensity - PAR - PPFD: 285µmol / DLI: 18.5 Mol
Measured plant height: 18 cm 🌱
Day 13:
- Just observed 😋
Day 14:
Watered 👇 (tap water):
- Volume: 1200 ml
- pH value: 6.1
- EC value: 0.48
- Temperature: 21°C
Measured Run-Off (Drain) 👇:
- pH value: 6.42
- EC value: 2.6
- Temperature: 21°C
- Volume: 360 ml
Measured plant height: 22 cm 🌱
Measured stem diameter: 0.73 cm = 7.3 mm Ø
Adjusted lamp distance: 45 cm
Adjusted light intensity - PPFD: 320µmol / DLI: 20.8 Mol
@Fast_Buds, You're welcome, thank you for your great work and the wonderful genetics. I love your Gorilla strains... they always have that certain pressure that I love so much 🔥