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Fantasy Feast Nutrient test (FERMAKOR)

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Week 1. Vegetation
1mo ago
65 cm
Height
24 hrs
Light Schedule
22 Β°C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
50 %
Air Humidity
20 Β°C
Solution Temp
22 Β°C
Substrate Temp
18 Β°C
Night Air Temp
25 liters
Pot Size
3 liters
Watering Volume
50 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 4
Calcium Nitrate
1.5 mll
FERMAKOR Base PK concentrate
1 mll
Ffj/fpj/fish
1 mll
yan402 FERMAKOR BARREL MIX – BASE IN USE (Testing on the Fantasy Feast girl we pulled out of another diary https://growdiaries.com/diaries/274722-grow-journal-by-yan402 ) (FERMAKOR BASE SYSTEM KOH VERSION diary https://growdiaries.com/diaries/278391-grow-journal-by-yan402) (Urea & Micros on the way β€” first week running without them) πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ πŸ’§ 30 L Barrel – Current Working Mix πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ Step 1 – Calcium Nitrate (Part A) 7 L warm water (~35–40 Β°C) β†’ added 45 g Calcinit, stirred until fully clear. That’s the calcium + nitrogen backbone for the feed. Step 2 – FERMAKOR PK Base (Part B) 15 L water in the main barrel β†’ added 30 ml FERMAKOR PK Concentrate, mixed well. This forms the main P + K part of the formula. Step 3 – Combine Solutions Slowly poured the Calcinit mix into the barrel while stirring β€” no reaction, still crystal clear. That confirms the mix is stable and precipitation-free. 🌿 Step 4 – FPJ / FFJ Batch Added 30 ml homemade FPJ (fish + veg batch) β‰ˆ 1 ml/L. Color shifted to a light-amber tone β€” looks alive and active. πŸ‹ Step 5 – Citric Acid Balance Added 1 tsp citric acid after everything was blended to fine-tune pH and help chelate micros later on. πŸ“¦ Step 6 – Top Up & Check Filled to the 30 L mark with plain water β†’ pH tested with drops, showing yellow-green β€” roughly 5.8 – 6.0 range. Nice clean look, stable smell, no residue. 🧠 Current Status First day feeding the Fantasy Feast girl with this base mix. Too early to tell how she’ll react, but so far everything looks clean and balanced. Ca + N from Calcinit and P + K from FERMAKOR should be plenty for a gentle start. Citric + FPJ round it off nicely. We’ll see how she takes it over the next few days before deciding if she even needs the urea and micros. πŸ’§ Current Base Ingredients (Active Mix) Warm Water β‰ˆ 22 L total Calcinit 45 g β†’ N + Ca foundation FERMAKOR PK Base 30 ml β†’ P + K support Citric Acid 1 tsp β†’ Chelation + pH balance FPJ / Fish Emulsion 30 ml β†’ Organic enzyme booster Result: clean amber mix, mild and balanced. I’ll let this version run for a week before adding anything. πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ± Day to day tasks & actions 🌿 πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ± 19.10.25 VW26 – Fed 3l of #1 β†’ 2l runoff 20.10.25 VW26 – Fed 3l of #1 β†’ 2l runoff 21.10.25 VW26 – Fed 3l of #1 β†’ 1l runoff 22.10.25 VW26 -- Fed 2l of #1β†’ 0.5l runoff 23.10.25 VW26 -- no water no feed 24.10.25 VW26 -- Fed 2l of #1β†’ 0.5l runoff 25.10.25 VW26 -- Fed 3l of #1β†’ 1l runoff 26.10.25 VW26 -- Fed 3l of #1β†’ 1l runoff πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ πŸ’§ Nutrients in 30 L #1 (Veg Strength) πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ πŸ’§ Calcium Nitrate (Calcinit / Nitcal): 45 g = 1.50 g/L β†’ β‰ˆ 225 ppm N + 150 ppm Ca 🍢 PK Concentrate (FERMAKOR Base): 30 ml = 1.00 ml/L β†’ balanced 1 : 1 P : K support πŸ’§ Home-made FFJ / FPJ (Fish + Veg Batch): 30 ml = 1.00 ml/L 🍢 Citric Acid (Chelation & pH Balance): 1 tsp (max) = 0.33 tsp/L β†’ add only after checking pH πŸ’§ Target pH: β‰ˆ 5.8 – 6.0 (drop test – yellow-green zone) πŸ“¦ TOTAL: β‰ˆ 105 ml / 45 g inputs per 30 L (β‰ˆ 3.5 ml / g per L active mix) πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/@yan402-m8h?si=A7x4Zlr2kj-_ga31
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Used techniques
LST
Technique
Defoliation
Technique
HST
Technique
2
Week 2. Vegetation
22d ago
65 cm
Height
24 hrs
Light Schedule
22 Β°C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
50 %
Air Humidity
20 Β°C
Solution Temp
22 Β°C
Substrate Temp
18 Β°C
Night Air Temp
25 liters
Pot Size
3 liters
Watering Volume
50 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 6
Calcium Nitrate
1.33 mll
FERMAKOR Base PK concentrate
1 mll
Ffj/fpj/fish
1 mll
yan402 FERMAKOR BARREL MIX – BASE IN USE (Testing on the Fantasy Feast girl we pulled out of another diary https://growdiaries.com/diaries/274722-grow-journal-by-yan402 ) (FERMAKOR BASE SYSTEM KOH VERSION diary https://growdiaries.com/diaries/278391-grow-journal-by-yan402) (Urea & Micros on the way β€” first week running without them) πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ πŸ’§ 30 L Barrel – Current Working Mix πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ Step 1 – Calcium Nitrate (Part A) 7 L warm water (~35–40 Β°C) β†’ added 45 g Calcinit, stirred until fully clear. That’s the calcium + nitrogen backbone for the feed. Step 2 – FERMAKOR PK Base (Part B) 15 L water in the main barrel β†’ added 30 ml FERMAKOR PK Concentrate, mixed well. This forms the main P + K part of the formula. Step 3 – Combine Solutions Slowly poured the Calcinit mix into the barrel while stirring β€” no reaction, still crystal clear. That confirms the mix is stable and precipitation-free. 🌿 Step 4 – FPJ / FFJ Batch Added 30 ml homemade FPJ (fish + veg batch) β‰ˆ 1 ml/L. Color shifted to a light-amber tone β€” looks alive and active. πŸ‹ Step 5 – Citric Acid Balance Added 1 tsp citric acid after everything was blended to fine-tune pH and help chelate micros later on. πŸ“¦ Step 6 – Top Up & Check Filled to the 30 L mark with plain water β†’ pH tested with drops, showing yellow-green β€” roughly 5.8 – 6.0 range. Nice clean look, stable smell, no residue. πŸ’§ Current Base Ingredients (Active Mix) Warm Water β‰ˆ 22 L total Calcinit 45 g β†’ N + Ca foundation FERMAKOR PK Base 30 ml β†’ P + K support Citric Acid 1 tsp β†’ Chelation + pH balance FPJ / Fish Emulsion 30 ml β†’ Organic enzyme booster Result: clean amber mix, mild and balanced. I’ll let this version run for a week before adding anything. πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€ Observations and changes πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€ 27.10.25 VW27 noticed some min burnt tips so I decreased Calcium Nitrate 45 to β†’ 40g, decided to add two more elements micros and Epsom salts just to make sure they got everything, Fetrilon Combi 1 (Micros): 0.5 g, Epsom salts: 8 g 28.10.25 VW27 she seems devoid of any deficiencies, seems ready for the flip to 12/12 02.11.25 VW27 girl is looking good so I decided to stop making daily videos and do a standard once a week update. πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ± 🌿Day to day tasks & actions 🌿 πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ± 26.10.25 VW26 -- Fed 3l of #1β†’ 1l runoff 27.10.25 VW27 -- Fed 3l of #1β†’ 1l runoff 28.10.25 VW27 -- no feed no water 29.10.25 VW27 -- Fed 5l of #1β†’ 2l runoff 30.10.25 VW27 -- Fed 5l of #1β†’ 2l runoff 31.10.25 VW27 -- no feed no water 01.11.25 VW27 -- Fed 5l of #1β†’ 2l runoff 01.11.25 VW27 -- Fed 5l of #1β†’ 2l runoff 02.11.25 VW27 -- Fed 5l of #1β†’ 2l runoff πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ πŸ’§ Nutrients in 30 L #1 Veg β€” FERMAKOR πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ πŸ’§ Calcium Nitrate (Calcinit / Nitcal): 45 β†’ 40 g = 1.33 g/L β†’ 207 ppm N + 253 ppm Ca 🍢 PK Concentrate (FERMAKOR Base): 30 ml = 1.00 ml/L β†’ balanced 1:1 P:K + light micros (from extract) πŸ’§ Home-made FFJ/FPJ (Fish + Veg): 30 ml = 1.00 ml/L 🍢 Epsom Salt (MgSOβ‚„Β·7Hβ‚‚O): 8 g = 0.27 g/L β†’ 26 ppm Mg + 35 ppm S πŸ’§ Fetrilon Combi 1 (Micros): 0.5 g = 0.017 g/L β†’ Fe 0.7 ppm β€’ Mn 0.7 ppm β€’ Zn 0.3 ppm β€’ Cu 0.3 ppm β€’ B 0.1 ppm β€’ Mo 0.02 ppm 🍢 Citric Acid (Chelation & pH Balance): Β½ tsp (max) = 0.16 tsp/L β†’ add only after pH check πŸ’§ Target pH: 5.8 – 6.0 (drop test yellow-green) πŸ“¦ TOTAL: 60 ml / 48.5 g inputs per 30 L = 2.00 ml/L + 1.62 g/L YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/-m8h?si=A7x4Zlr2kj-_ga31
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Used techniques
HST
Technique
Defoliation
Technique
3
Week 3. Vegetation
15d ago
65 cm
Height
12 hrs
Light Schedule
22 Β°C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
50 %
Air Humidity
20 Β°C
Solution Temp
22 Β°C
Substrate Temp
18 Β°C
Night Air Temp
25 liters
Pot Size
3 liters
Watering Volume
50 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 6
Calcium Nitrate
1.33 mll
FERMAKOR Base PK concentrate
1 mll
Ffj/fpj/fish
1 mll
yan402 FERMAKOR BARREL MIX – BASE IN USE (Testing on the Fantasy Feast girl we pulled out of another diary https://growdiaries.com/diaries/274722-grow-journal-by-yan402 ) (FERMAKOR BASE SYSTEM KOH VERSION diary https://growdiaries.com/diaries/278391-grow-journal-by-yan402) (Urea & Micros on the way β€” first week running without them) πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ πŸ’§ 30 L Barrel – Current Working Mix πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ Step 1 – Calcium Nitrate (Part A) 7 L warm water (~35–40 Β°C) β†’ added 45 g Calcinit, stirred until fully clear. That’s the calcium + nitrogen backbone for the feed. Step 2 – FERMAKOR PK Base (Part B) 15 L water in the main barrel β†’ added 30 ml FERMAKOR PK Concentrate, mixed well. This forms the main P + K part of the formula. Step 3 – Combine Solutions Slowly poured the Calcinit mix into the barrel while stirring β€” no reaction, still crystal clear. That confirms the mix is stable and precipitation-free. 🌿 Step 4 – FPJ / FFJ Batch Added 30 ml homemade FPJ (fish + veg batch) β‰ˆ 1 ml/L. Color shifted to a light-amber tone β€” looks alive and active. πŸ‹ Step 5 – Citric Acid Balance Added 1 tsp citric acid after everything was blended to fine-tune pH and help chelate micros later on. πŸ“¦ Step 6 – Top Up & Check Filled to the 30 L mark with plain water β†’ pH tested with drops, showing yellow-green β€” roughly 5.8 – 6.0 range. Nice clean look, stable smell, no residue. πŸ’§ Current Base Ingredients (Active Mix) Warm Water β‰ˆ 22 L total Calcinit 45 g β†’ N + Ca foundation FERMAKOR PK Base 30 ml β†’ P + K support Citric Acid 1 tsp β†’ Chelation + pH balance FPJ / Fish Emulsion 30 ml β†’ Organic enzyme booster Result: clean amber mix, mild and balanced. I’ll let this version run for a week before adding anything. πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€ Observations and changes πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€ 27.10.25 VW27 noticed some min burnt tips so I decreased Calcium Nitrate 45 to β†’ 40g, decided to add two more elements micros and Epsom salts just to make sure they got everything, Fetrilon Combi 1 (Micros): 0.5 g, Epsom salts: 8 g 28.10.25 VW27 she seems devoid of any deficiencies, seems ready for the flip to 12/12 02.11.25 VW27 girl is looking good so I decided to stop making daily videos and do a standard once a week update. πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ± 🌿Day to day tasks & actions 🌿 πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ± 02.11.25 VW27 -- Fed 5l of #1β†’ 2l runoff 03.11.25 VW28 -- Fed 5l of #1β†’ 2l runoff 04.11.25 VW28 -- Fed 5l of #1β†’ 2l runoff 05.11.25 VW28 -- Fed 5l of #1β†’ 2l runoff 06.11.25 VW28 -- Fed 5l of #1β†’ 2l runoff 07.11.25 VW28 -- no feed no water 08.11.25 VW28 -- no feed no water 09.11.25 VW28 -- Fed 5l of #1β†’ no runoff πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ πŸ’§ Nutrients in 30 L #1 Veg β€” FERMAKOR πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ πŸ’§ Calcium Nitrate (Calcinit / Nitcal): 45 β†’ 40 g = 1.33 g/L β†’ 207 ppm N + 253 ppm Ca 🍢 PK Concentrate (FERMAKOR Base): 30 ml = 1.00 ml/L β†’ balanced 1:1 P:K + light micros (from extract) πŸ’§ Home-made FFJ/FPJ (Fish + Veg): 30 ml = 1.00 ml/L 🍢 Epsom Salt (MgSOβ‚„Β·7Hβ‚‚O): 8 g = 0.27 g/L β†’ 26 ppm Mg + 35 ppm S πŸ’§ Fetrilon Combi 1 (Micros): 0.5 g = 0.017 g/L β†’ Fe 0.7 ppm β€’ Mn 0.7 ppm β€’ Zn 0.3 ppm β€’ Cu 0.3 ppm β€’ B 0.1 ppm β€’ Mo 0.02 ppm 🍢 Citric Acid (Chelation & pH Balance): Β½ tsp (max) = 0.16 tsp/L β†’ add only after pH check πŸ’§ Target pH: 5.8 – 6.0 (drop test yellow-green) πŸ“¦ TOTAL: 60 ml / 48.5 g inputs per 30 L = 2.00 ml/L + 1.62 g/L YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/-m8h?si=A7x4Zlr2kj-_ga31
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Used techniques
12-12
Technique
HST
Technique
LST
Technique
4
Week 4. Vegetation
8d ago
65 cm
Height
12 hrs
Light Schedule
22 Β°C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
50 %
Air Humidity
20 Β°C
Solution Temp
22 Β°C
Substrate Temp
18 Β°C
Night Air Temp
25 liters
Pot Size
3 liters
Watering Volume
50 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 6
Calcium Nitrate
1.33 mll
FERMAKOR Base PK concentrate
1.33 mll
Ffj/fpj/fish
1 mll
yan402 FERMAKOR BARREL MIX – BASE IN USE (Testing on the Fantasy Feast girl we pulled out of another diary https://growdiaries.com/diaries/274722-grow-journal-by-yan402 ) (FERMAKOR BASE SYSTEM KOH VERSION diary https://growdiaries.com/diaries/278391-grow-journal-by-yan402) (Urea & Micros on the way β€” first week running without them) πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ πŸ’§ 30 L Barrel – Current Working Mix πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ Step 1 – Calcium Nitrate (Part A) 7 L warm water (~35–40 Β°C) β†’ added 45 g Calcinit, stirred until fully clear. That’s the calcium + nitrogen backbone for the feed. Step 2 – FERMAKOR PK Base (Part B) 15 L water in the main barrel β†’ added 30 ml FERMAKOR PK Concentrate, mixed well. This forms the main P + K part of the formula. Step 3 – Combine Solutions Slowly poured the Calcinit mix into the barrel while stirring β€” no reaction, still crystal clear. That confirms the mix is stable and precipitation-free. 🌿 Step 4 – FPJ / FFJ Batch Added 30 ml homemade FPJ (fish + veg batch) β‰ˆ 1 ml/L. Color shifted to a light-amber tone β€” looks alive and active. πŸ‹ Step 5 – Citric Acid Balance Added 1 tsp citric acid after everything was blended to fine-tune pH and help chelate micros later on. πŸ“¦ Step 6 – Top Up & Check Filled to the 30 L mark with plain water β†’ pH tested with drops, showing yellow-green β€” roughly 5.8 – 6.0 range. Nice clean look, stable smell, no residue. πŸ’§ Current Base Ingredients (Active Mix) Warm Water β‰ˆ 22 L total Calcinit 45 g β†’ N + Ca foundation FERMAKOR PK Base 30 ml β†’ P + K support Citric Acid 1 tsp β†’ Chelation + pH balance FPJ / Fish Emulsion 30 ml β†’ Organic enzyme booster Result: clean amber mix, mild and balanced. I’ll let this version run for a week before adding anything. πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€ Observations and changes πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€ 27.10.25 VW27 noticed some min burnt tips so I decreased Calcium Nitrate 45 to β†’ 40g, decided to add two more elements micros and Epsom salts just to make sure they got everything, Fetrilon Combi 1 (Micros): 0.5 g, Epsom salts: 8 g 28.10.25 VW27 she seems devoid of any deficiencies, seems ready for the flip to 12/12 02.11.25 VW27 girl is looking good so I decided to stop making daily videos and do a standard once a week update. 09.11.25 aVW28 7 days since flip,stretch in full swing, first pistils showing, leaf color deep and healthy. Slight tip burn early week β†’ gone after pH stabilized. Feed stayed clear, no residue, roots clean and sweet-smelling, did what I hope is a last cleanup and pruningπŸŽ₯ 10.11.25 VW29 added Phosphoric acid pH down to the schedule for flowering stage. πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ± 🌿Day to day tasks & actions 🌿 πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ± 09.11.25 VW28 -- Fed 5l of #1β†’ no runoff 10.11.25 VW29 – Fed 5l of FERMAKOR PK β†’ 2l runoff 11.11.25 VW29 – Fed 5l of FERMAKOR PK β†’ 2l runoff 12.11.25 VW29 – Fed 5l of FERMAKOR PK β†’ 2l runoff 13.11.25 VW29 – Fed 5l of FERMAKOR PK β†’ 2l runoff 14.11.25 VW29 – Fed 5l of FERMAKOR PK β†’ 2l runoff 15.11.25 VW29 – no feed no water 16.11.25 VW29 – no feed no water πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ πŸ’§ Nutrients in 30 L #1 Veg β€” FERMAKOR πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ πŸ’§ Calcium Nitrate (Calcinit / Nitcal): 45 β†’ 40 g = 1.33 g/L β†’ 207 ppm N + 253 ppm Ca 🍢 PK Concentrate (FERMAKOR Base): 30 β†’ 40 ml = 1.00 β†’ 1.33 ml/L β†’ balanced 1:1 P:K + light micros (from extract) πŸ’§ Home-made FFJ/FPJ (Fish + Veg): 30 ml = 1.00 ml/L 🍢 Epsom Salt (MgSOβ‚„Β·7Hβ‚‚O): 8 g = 0.27 g/L β†’ 26 ppm Mg + 35 ppm S πŸ’§ Fetrilon Combi 1 (Micros): 0.5 g = 0.017 g/L β†’ Fe 0.7 ppm β€’ Mn 0.7 ppm β€’ Zn 0.3 ppm β€’ Cu 0.3 ppm β€’ B 0.1 ppm β€’ Mo 0.02 ppm 🍢Phosphoric Acid (pH down) + Citric Acid (chelation): as needed β†’ First set pH with phosphoric acid, then add a little citric only if you want extra chelation πŸ’§ Target pH: 5.8 – 6.0 (drop test yellow-green) πŸ“¦ TOTAL: 60 β†’ 70 ml / 48.5 g inputs per 30 L = 2.00 β†’ 2.33 ml/L + 1.62 g/L YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/-m8h?si=A7x4Zlr2kj-_ga31
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Week 5. Flowering
1d ago
65 cm
Height
24 hrs
Light Schedule
22 Β°C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
50 %
Air Humidity
20 Β°C
Solution Temp
22 Β°C
Substrate Temp
18 Β°C
Night Air Temp
25 liters
Pot Size
3 liters
Watering Volume
50 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 6
Calcium Nitrate
1.33 mll
FERMAKOR Base PK concentrate
1.33 mll
Ffj/fpj/fish
1 mll
yan402 FERMAKOR BARREL MIX – BASE IN USE (Testing on the Fantasy Feast girl we pulled out of another diary https://growdiaries.com/diaries/274722-grow-journal-by-yan402 ) (FERMAKOR BASE SYSTEM KOH VERSION diary https://growdiaries.com/diaries/278391-grow-journal-by-yan402) (Urea & Micros on the way β€” first week running without them) πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ πŸ’§ 30 L Barrel – Current Working Mix πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ Step 1 – Calcium Nitrate (Part A) 7 L warm water (~35–40 Β°C) β†’ added 45 g Calcinit, stirred until fully clear. That’s the calcium + nitrogen backbone for the feed. Step 2 – FERMAKOR PK Base (Part B) 15 L water in the main barrel β†’ added 30 ml FERMAKOR PK Concentrate, mixed well. This forms the main P + K part of the formula. Step 3 – Combine Solutions Slowly poured the Calcinit mix into the barrel while stirring β€” no reaction, still crystal clear. That confirms the mix is stable and precipitation-free. 🌿 Step 4 – FPJ / FFJ Batch Added 30 ml homemade FPJ (fish + veg batch) β‰ˆ 1 ml/L. Color shifted to a light-amber tone β€” looks alive and active. πŸ‹ Step 5 – Citric Acid Balance Added 1 tsp citric acid after everything was blended to fine-tune pH and help chelate micros later on. πŸ“¦ Step 6 – Top Up & Check Filled to the 30 L mark with plain water β†’ pH tested with drops, showing yellow-green β€” roughly 5.8 – 6.0 range. Nice clean look, stable smell, no residue. πŸ’§ Current Base Ingredients (Active Mix) Warm Water β‰ˆ 22 L total Calcinit 45 g β†’ N + Ca foundation FERMAKOR PK Base 30 ml β†’ P + K support Citric Acid 1 tsp β†’ Chelation + pH balance FPJ / Fish Emulsion 30 ml β†’ Organic enzyme booster Result: clean amber mix, mild and balanced. I’ll let this version run for a week before adding anything. πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€ Observations and changes πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€ 27.10.25 VW27 noticed some min burnt tips so I decreased Calcium Nitrate 45 to β†’ 40g, decided to add two more elements micros and Epsom salts just to make sure they got everything, Fetrilon Combi 1 (Micros): 0.5 g, Epsom salts: 8 g 28.10.25 VW27 she seems devoid of any deficiencies, seems ready for the flip to 12/12 02.11.25 VW27 girl is looking good so I decided to stop making daily videos and do a standard once a week update. 09.11.25 aVW28 7 days since flip,stretch in full swing, first pistils showing, leaf color deep and healthy. Slight tip burn early week β†’ gone after pH stabilized. Feed stayed clear, no residue, roots clean and sweet-smelling, did what I hope is a last cleanup and pruningπŸŽ₯ 10.11.25 VW29 added Phosphoric acid pH down to the schedule for flowering stage. πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ± 🌿Day to day tasks & actions 🌿 πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ±πŸ’¦πŸŒ± 16.11.25 VW29 – no feed no water πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ πŸ’§ Nutrients in 30 L #1 Veg β€” FERMAKOR πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆπŸ’§πŸΆ πŸ’§ Calcium Nitrate (Calcinit / Nitcal): 45 β†’ 40 g = 1.33 g/L β†’ 207 ppm N + 253 ppm Ca 🍢 PK Concentrate (FERMAKOR Base): 30 β†’ 40 ml = 1.00 β†’ 1.33 ml/L β†’ balanced 1:1 P:K + light micros (from extract) πŸ’§ Home-made FFJ/FPJ (Fish + Veg): 30 ml = 1.00 ml/L 🍢 Epsom Salt (MgSOβ‚„Β·7Hβ‚‚O): 8 g = 0.27 g/L β†’ 26 ppm Mg + 35 ppm S πŸ’§ Fetrilon Combi 1 (Micros): 0.5 g = 0.017 g/L β†’ Fe 0.7 ppm β€’ Mn 0.7 ppm β€’ Zn 0.3 ppm β€’ Cu 0.3 ppm β€’ B 0.1 ppm β€’ Mo 0.02 ppm 🍢Phosphoric Acid (pH down) + Citric Acid (chelation): as needed β†’ First set pH with phosphoric acid, then add a little citric only if you want extra chelation πŸ’§ Target pH: 5.8 – 6.0 (drop test yellow-green) πŸ“¦ TOTAL: 60 β†’ 70 ml / 48.5 g inputs per 30 L = 2.00 β†’ 2.33 ml/L + 1.62 g/L YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/-m8h?si=A7x4Zlr2kj-_ga31
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tantrumrage
tantrumrage commentedweek 11mo ago
Love your attention to detail. How long do you think your 30l barrel will stay clean? Are you using an air stone? Happy growing!
yan402
yan402 commented22d ago
@tantrumrage, Seems that this one holds its pH steady for longer than the standard barrel, just thought of giving you an update lol, ,✌️β™₯️
tantrumrage
tantrumrage commented21d ago
@yan402, thanks for thinking about me Your mix seems to work great, plants are looking lush! 😘
yan402
yan402 commented21d ago
@tantrumrage, Hey growmie, it's only being tested on one of them and yes it seems to be working fine for now, test plant is the middle one ✌️β™₯️
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Bncgrower
Bncgrower commentedweek 11mo ago
very nice brooo πŸ‘ŠπŸ‘Š
yan402
yan402 commented1mo ago
@Bncgrower, Thanks bro πŸ™β™₯️✌️ Up to now no big deficiencies, a bit of yellowing on some new shoots but not worse of than the rest lol.
Xonidan
Xonidan commentedweek 11mo ago
Looks good !! … mmmh, delicious Liqueur… Donβ€˜t trink too much
yan402
yan402 commented1mo ago
@Xonidan, Lol growmie, nah it ain't appetizing this time around a bit too chemical for my taste buds... πŸ™β™₯️✌️
WhiteEdge
WhiteEdge commentedweek 221d ago
Looking great, god luck with CUSTOM salt blend! That is the way to learn some things!
yan402
yan402 commented20d ago
@WhiteEdge, If that's the case bro I can highly recommend getting potassium Hydroxide and phosphoric acid at 59% strength and combine the two in its pure forms of course diluted with water and there are steps to it but it's as pure as it gets, what I have done is not that though that's why I called it an experiment, I tried extracting micros something you don't need doing and could be counterproductive in a pure aeroponics setup like yours(god mode) . BUT LOOK INTO potassium Hydroxide plus Phosphoric acid, you won't regret it.
WhiteEdge
WhiteEdge commented20d ago
@yan402, Well, i will try to combine KOH (i have it already) with phosphoric acid . Any suggestion for phosphoric acid , for me its little bit harder to find it in raw salt form,
yan402
yan402 commented20d ago
@WhiteEdge, As far as I know and understand it ain't practical to keep it in powder form, this is the version I have, it's basically sold as pH down for flowering. Ps same version but different brand.
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kevxyn
kevxyn commentedweek 219d ago
nice πŸ˜πŸ’š
yan402
yan402 commented18d ago
@kevxyn, ✌️β™₯οΈπŸ™
Hattiwatti
Hattiwatti commentedweek 125d ago
Looking great πŸ‘ŒπŸ™πŸ˜
yan402
yan402 commented22d ago
@Hattiwatti, Thank you bro πŸ™β™₯️✌️
LGreen
LGreen commentedweek 48d ago
love the effort you put into this , keep it up :) !!
yan402
yan402 commented8d ago
@LGreen, I love what I'm doing so yeah definitely πŸ˜πŸ‘Œ It is more or less a success, now it's about standardizing the recipe and fine tuning, so I'll be testing from seed to harvest as a next step. Thanks for dropping by πŸ™ β™₯️ ✌️
Grow4ever
Grow4ever commentedweek 211d ago
Die sehen richtig strong aus!
yan402
yan402 commented11d ago
@Grow4ever, Danke Bro πŸ™β™₯️✌️
Green_claws
Green_claws commentedweek 222d ago
Niiice plants brother, strong strain this 1, health lush powerhouses. Nice growing as usual. Much love πŸ’š
yan402
yan402 commented22d ago
@Green_claws, I love this strain bro, really dense buds been through hell and back, started indoors "thrown" outside due to space reasons lived from the runoff of my indoor plants for at least 2 months experimented on and I probably forgot a couple of things I have done to them lmfao, thanks for dropping by bro, much love 😘✌️β™₯️
Green_claws
Green_claws commented22d ago
@yan402, sounds like they have had quiet the life, probably made them more resilient end of the day, beautifully done. Peace and love
Natrona
Natrona commentedweek 11mo ago
Now you're ready πŸ’ͺπŸ™Œ
yan402
yan402 commented22d ago
@Natrona, Yeah I think so to, nutrients seem to be working fine for now, even if it doesn't end up perfect by the next grow or the grow after I'll be spending pennies per grow instead of the cutthroat prices they charge for bottled nutes. Thanks for dropping by sister πŸ™, you are always welcome in my garden ✌️β™₯️
Natrona
Natrona commented22d ago
@yan402, β€οΈβœŒοΈπŸ’«
Zengrower
Zengrower commentedweek 47d ago
Nice experiment bro! Following along to see how it goes ✌️.
yan402
yan402 commented1d ago
@Zengrower, Works quite well bro ✌️β™₯️
WhiteEdge
WhiteEdge commentedweek 221d ago
Looking great, god luck with CUSTOM salt blend! That is the way to learn some things!
Natrona
Natrona commentedweek 47d ago
πŸ‘βœŒοΈβ€οΈπŸ’«
yan402
yan402 commented6d ago
@Natrona, ✌️❀️
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