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1mo ago
Stoney_Stark Spearmint Rhino (Exotic Genetix) Grower: Stoney Stark / Little Lilly Farms Strain: Spearmint Rhino Breeder: Exotic Genetix Medium (starting): Rapid Rooter Tent (final): 32” × 32” × 63” Stage: Germination ⸻ 12/12 — Germination Day Germination Method The seed was placed into a glass of water for 12 hours to initiate hydration and activate the embryo. After soaking, a Rapid Rooter was prepared by soaking it briefly in tap water amended with Recharge to inoculate the medium with beneficial microbes. Once the Rapid Rooter was properly saturated, the seed was carefully placed into the plug and set into a planter tray. ⸻ Light & Environment • Light: Extremely low-intensity light • Purpose: Prevent stretch while avoiding stress during early emergence • Housing Plan: Seedling will remain in the tray until the 32” × 32” × 63” tent becomes available Low light levels are being used to encourage natural root development before active vegetative growth begins.
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Germination Method
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Week 1. Vegetation
1mo ago
5.08 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
25 °C
Day Air Temp
5.8
pH
No Smell
Smell
800 PPM
TDS
75 %
Air Humidity
25 °C
Night Air Temp
11.36 liters
Pot Size
0.95 liters
Watering Volume
91.44 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 9
Silicium
0.132 mll
Rhyzium
0.264 mll
Fish Shit - Fish Head Farms
Fish Shit
1.057 mll
Stoney_Stark Week 1 Update — Spearmint Rhino & Jixer Genetics: Exotic Genetix Grower: Stoney Stark / Little Lilly Farms Tent: Vivosun 32” × 32” × 63” Medium: Kaya Coir Containers: 3-gallon fabric pots Nutrients: New Millennium line Watering: Hand-watering until roots establish, then transitioning to bottom wicking bases Light: HLG 225 Diablo X Light Intensity: 250 PPFD ⸻ Environment & Light • Temperature: 77°F (day/night stabilized with heater) • Relative Humidity: 73–75% • VPD: ~0.7–0.8 kPa (ideal for early seedling/establishment) • Humidity dome removed on Day 2 • Light height and intensity kept conservative to promote root development before top growth ⸻ Nutrient Breakdown (What Each Product Does) • Silicium – Strengthens cell walls, improves stress tolerance, and supports early structural development • Equinox – Calcium and micronutrient support for cell division and healthy new growth in coir • Spring Green – Nitrogen and micronutrient base feed to drive early vegetative growth • Ruby Fulvic – Improves nutrient chelation and uptake, increases root efficiency • Car-Bou-Naria – Carbon source that fuels microbial activity and root metabolism • Lightning Start – Root stimulant that promotes rapid root initiation and expansion • Rhyzium – Mycorrhizae and beneficial microbes to enhance root surface area • Fish Sh!t – Microbial inoculant that boosts nutrient cycling and root health • Pure Zym – Enzymes that break down dead root matter and keep the root zone clean • Photo+ – Amino acids and biostimulants that support photosynthesis and stress recovery • Recharge – Microbial and molasses-based root zone booster for long-term soil biology ⸻ Feedings & Events 12/14 — Day 1 (Transplant Day) Moved Spearmint Rhino into a 3-gallon fabric pot with Kaya Coir. Lightly sprayed the top and around the seedling to moisten the surface and reduce transplant shock. (Amounts listed per gallon; only ¼ gallon used) • pH: 5.7 • PPM: 870 Feed: • 0.5 ml Silicium • 3 ml Equinox • 9 ml Spring Green • 5 ml Ruby Fulvic • 5 ml Car-Bou-Naria • 3 ml Lightning Start • 1 ml Rhyzium ⸻ 12/15 — Environmental Adjustment • Humidity stabilized at 75% • Temperature stabilized at 75°F • Humidity dome removed to begin acclimation ⸻ 12/16 — Early Establishment Feed Top-fed ¼ gallon RO water. • pH: 6.0 • PPM: 475 • Environment: 250 PPFD, 75.8°F, 73.6% RH, 0.8 kPa Feed: • 0.5 ml Silicium • 3 ml Equinox • 9 ml Spring Green • 5 ml Car-Bou-Naria • 5 ml Ruby Fulvic • 3 ml Lightning Start • 1 ml Rhyzium • 4 ml Fish Sh!t ⸻ 12/17 — Jixer Transplant Jixer seedling moved from paper towel directly into a 3-gallon fabric pot with Kaya Coir and placed into the 32” × 32” tent alongside Spearmint Rhino. Medium was pre-moistened with ½ gallon RO water containing: • 5 ml Ruby Fulvic • 4 ml Pure Zym • 6 ml Photo+ • ⅛ tsp Recharge • 4 ml Fish Sh!t This mix was used to inoculate the medium and establish a biologically active root zone from day one. ⸻ 12/18 — Both Plants Fed Each plant received ¼ gallon. • pH: 5.9 • PPM: 577 Feed: • 0.5 ml Silicium • 3 ml Equinox • 9 ml Spring Green • 5 ml Car-Bou-Naria • 5 ml Ruby Fulvic • 3 ml Lightning Start • 4 ml Pure Zym • 1 ml Rhyzium • 4 ml Fish Sh!t ⸻ 12/20 — Establishment Push Both plants received ¼ gallon. • pH: 6.0 • PPM: 800 Feed: • 0.5 ml Silicium • 3 ml Equinox • 9 ml Spring Green • 5 ml Ruby Fulvic • 5 ml Car-Bou-Naria • 3 ml Lightning Start • 1 ml Rhyzium • 6 ml Photo+ • ⅛ tsp Recharge ⸻ Overall Observations Both plants are responding well to the controlled PPFD, elevated humidity, and biologically driven feed strategy. No signs of stress, deficiency, or overwatering. Focus remains on root establishment and microbial colonization before increasing light intensity or transitioning to bottom wicking bases.
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Week 2. Vegetation
1mo ago
5.08 cm
Height
20 hrs
Light Schedule
25 °C
Day Air Temp
5.8
pH
No Smell
Smell
800 PPM
TDS
68 %
Air Humidity
25 °C
Night Air Temp
11.36 liters
Pot Size
0.95 liters
Watering Volume
91.44 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 9
Silicium
0.132 mll
Rhyzium
0.264 mll
Fish Shit - Fish Head Farms
Fish Shit
1.057 mll
Stoney_Stark Week 2 Update — Establishment, Medium Moisture Management & Cull Decision Dates Covered: 12/21 – 12/27 Strains: Jixer & Spearmint Rhino Medium: Coco + RO Environment: Targeting ~68% RH | Light increased to 275 PPFD by end of week Feed pH: 5.8 Feed Volume: 1/4 gallon per plant on feed days Grower: Stoney Stark / Little Lilly Farms ⸻ General Overview Week 2 brought mixed performance. Jixer continues to establish with only slight stress early in the week, while Spearmint Rhino lagged in vigor, leaf development, and overall response to both environment and feed. After observation over 5 days, Spearmint Rhino was culled on 12/27 to conserve nutrients and coco and maintain garden standards. ⸻ Events & Notes by Date 12/22 • Jixer showing slight tip burn, most likely due to medium drying too far and EC rising. • Adjusted irrigation frequency to avoid EC spikes. • Spearmint Rhino showing notable poor growth; placed on watch list. • Each plant received 1/4 gallon. Feed — 800 ppm, pH 5.8 • 0.5 ml Silicium • 5 ml Equinox • 15 ml Summer Shift • 5 ml Ruby Fulvic • 5 ml Car-Beau-Naria • 3 ml Lightning Start • 1 ml Rhyzium • 4 ml Pure Zym • 4 ml Fish Shit ⸻ 12/23 • Light schedule changed from 18/6 → 20/4 to encourage faster vegetative mass. ⸻ 12/25 • Both plants fed 1/4 gallon. Feed — 900 ppm, pH 5.8 • 0.5 ml Silicium • 5 ml Equinox • 15 ml Summer Shift • 5 ml Ruby Fulvic • 5 ml Car-Beau-Naria • 3 ml Lightning Start • 4 ml Pure Zym • 1 ml Rhyzium • 1/8 tsp Recharge ⸻ 12/26 • RH intentionally increased to 68% to maintain proper VPD and reduce early-veg leaf stress. ⸻ 12/27 — Spearmint Rhino Removed • Spearmint Rhino culled due to stalled growth and below-standard canopy development. • Plan: Attempt again in a later cycle under different early-stage conditions. • Light increased to 275 PPFD. • Only Jixer fed (1/4 gallon). Feed — 800 ppm, pH 5.8 • 0.5 ml Silicium • 5 ml Equinox • 15 ml Summer Shift • 5 ml Ruby Fulvic • 5 ml Car-Beau-Naria • 3 ml Lightning Start • 1 ml Rhyzium • 4 ml Pure Zym • 4 ml Fish Shit ⸻ Week Summary Jixer continues forward after correcting medium hydration frequency. Stretch and canopy structure will be monitored through Week 3. Spearmint Rhino was culled for low vigor. Resources and square footage now dedicated to Jixer exclusively. ⸻ Nutrient Function Reference (For Readers / Transparency) Product Function in Plant Development -Silicium Silica source. Strengthens cell walls, improves tolerance to stress, supports turgor pressure and branch rigidity. -Equinox Early-stage balance NPK base component. Supports leaf tissue development and vegetative mass formation. -Summer Shift Higher P/K ratio suited for early root activity and early metabolic acceleration, assists in transitioning plants into active veg. -Ruby Fulvic Fulvic acid that increases nutrient chelation and uptake efficiency in coco. Enhances micronutrient mobility in roots. -Car-Beau-Naria Carbohydrate + calcium blend supporting early cell division, healthy leaf expansion, and microbial feeding. Helps prevent Ca-related leaf edge issues in inert media. -Lightning Start Hormone/auxin root stimulant designed for early rooting and explosive early veg node stacking. -Rhyzium Beneficial microbes for root colonization, helping speed nutrient absorption and increasing root-zone resilience. -Pure Zym Enzyme product that breaks down dead root material and converts waste into bio-available minerals. Keeps coco clean and oxygenated. -Fish Shit Live microbial inoculant that boosts biological activity, promoting nutrient cycling and improving root hair density. -Recharge (when used) Broad microbe + organic buffer mix. Adds beneficial fungi, molasses, humics, and microbial food. Used to refresh root-zone biology.
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Week 3. Vegetation
20d ago
15.24 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
25 °C
Day Air Temp
5.8
pH
No Smell
Smell
900 PPM
TDS
65 %
Air Humidity
24 °C
Night Air Temp
11.36 liters
Pot Size
0.95 liters
Watering Volume
60.96 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 9
Silicium
0.132 mll
Rhyzium
0.264 mll
Fish Shit - Fish Head Farms
Fish Shit
1.057 mll
Stoney_Stark Week 3 Update — Jixer (by Exotic Genetix) Grower: Stoney Stark / Little Lilly Farms Light: HLG 225 Diablo X LED Medium: Coco ⸻ Growth & Development Jixer is starting to accelerate noticeably this week. Internode spacing is tightening up and overall vigor is improving day by day. She’s right on track for a flip to flower after a 4-week veg period. Daily fertigations in coco are working well so far. The medium is being kept consistently hydrated to prevent EC spikes, and I’ve been watching closely for any signs of overwatering (leaf droop, slowed growth, lack of oxygen). None observed at this point — growth continues to trend upward. ⸻ Environment & Lighting • Temperature: Increased to 80°F on 12/28 • Humidity: Lowered to 65% on 12/31 • Light Schedule: Adjusted to 18/6 on 12/30 • PPFD: • 279 µmol/m²/s (12/28–12/29) • ~300 µmol/m²/s (starting 12/30) ⸻ Watering & Feeding Strategy • Approach: Daily feedings to maintain low EC and steady nutrient availability • pH Range: 5.8–5.9 • Feed Volumes: ¼–½ gallon per feeding • Notes: Nutrient amounts listed are per gallon ⸻ Feed Log 12/28 ½ gallon feed • pH 5.9 • 460 ppm • 0.5 ml Silicium • 1 ml CalMag • 5 ml Equinox • 15 ml Summer Shift • 5 ml Ruby Fulvic • 5 ml Car-Beau-Naria • 3 ml Lightning Start • 4 ml Pure Zym • 1 ml Rhyzium • ⅛ tsp Recharge Notes: Temperature increased to 80°F to encourage faster metabolic activity and root expansion. ⸻ 12/29 ¼ gallon feed • pH 5.9 • 1000 ppm • 0.5 ml Silicium • 1 ml CalMag • 5 ml Equinox • 15 ml Summer Shift • 5 ml Ruby Fulvic • 5 ml Car-Beau-Naria • 3 ml Lightning Start • 4 ml Pure Zym • 1 ml Rhyzium • 6 ml Photo+ Notes: EC intentionally pushed higher to test uptake response — plant handled it well. ⸻ 12/30 ¼ gallon feed • pH 5.9 • 860 ppm • 0.5 ml Silicium • 1 ml CalMag • 5 ml Equinox • 15 ml Summer Shift • 5 ml Ruby Fulvic • 5 ml Car-Beau-Naria • 3 ml Lightning Start • 4 ml Pure Zym • 1 ml Rhyzium • 4 ml Fish Sh!t Notes: Light schedule adjusted to 18/6. PPFD increased to ~300. ⸻ 12/31 ¼ gallon feed • pH 5.8 • 850 ppm • 0.5 ml Silicium • 1 ml CalMag • 5 ml Equinox • 15 ml Summer Shift • 5 ml Ruby Fulvic • 5 ml Car-Beau-Naria • 3 ml Lightning Start • 4 ml Pure Zym • 1 ml Rhyzium Notes: Humidity lowered to 65% to balance transpiration as growth rate increases. ⸻ 1/1 Mixed 1 gallon • ¼ gallon applied • pH 5.9 • 860 ppm • 0.5 ml Silicium • 5 ml Equinox • 15 ml Summer Shift • 5 ml Car-Beau-Naria • 5 ml Ruby Fulvic • 3 ml Lightning Start • 4 ml Pure Zym • 6 ml Photo+ ⸻ Nutrient Role Overview • Silicium: Strengthens cell walls and improves stress resistance • CalMag: Prevents coco-related Ca/Mg deficiencies during rapid growth • Equinox & Summer Shift: Primary vegetative nutrition and nitrogen support • Ruby Fulvic: Enhances nutrient chelation and uptake efficiency • Car-Beau-Naria: Carbon source for microbial and metabolic activity • Lightning Start: Root and early vegetative accelerator • Pure Zym: Enzyme cleaner to prevent salt buildup • Rhyzium / Recharge / Fish Sh!t: Beneficial microbes for root health and nutrient cycling • Photo+: Improves photosynthetic efficiency and energy production
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Week 4. Vegetation
14d ago
20.32 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
25 °C
Day Air Temp
5.8
pH
No Smell
Smell
900 PPM
TDS
65 %
Air Humidity
24 °C
Night Air Temp
11.36 liters
Pot Size
0.95 liters
Watering Volume
60.96 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 9
Silicium
0.132 mll
Rhyzium
0.264 mll
Fish Shit - Fish Head Farms
Fish Shit
1.057 mll
Stoney_Stark Week 4 Update — Jixer Stage: Early Veg Growth Status: Vigorous growth with strong structure Notes: Mild overwatering signs observed → feedings reduced to every other day ⸻ Plant Development Jixer continues to show vigorous vegetative growth with tight internodal spacing. The plant is staying very short and compact, confirming strong indica dominance. Early signs of overwatering appeared, so irrigation frequency was reduced to every other day, which stabilized growth quickly. ⸻ Light & Environment • PPFD: ~330 µmol/m²/s (as of 1/4) • Structure: Very squat, dense canopy • Training: • 1/6: Topped once • Removed two large fan leaves to improve light penetration and airflow ⸻ Feeding Log Nutrient amounts listed are per gallon 1/1 • Volume: 1 gallon mixed → ¼ gallon applied • pH: 5.9 • PPM: 860 Nutrients • Silicium: 0.5 ml • Equinox: 5 ml • Summer Shift: 15 ml • Car-Beau-Naria: 5 ml • Ruby Fulvic: 5 ml • Lightning Start: 3 ml • Pure Zym: 4 ml • Photo+: 6 ml ⸻ 1/2 • Volume: ¼ gallon applied • pH: 5.8 • PPM: 900 Nutrients • Silicium: 0.5 ml • Equinox: 5 ml • Summer Shift: 15 ml • Car-Beau-Naria: 5 ml • Ruby Fulvic: 5 ml • Lightning Start: 3 ml • Pure Zym: 4 ml • Recharge:
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Week 5. Flowering
6d ago
40.64 cm
Height
12 hrs
Light Schedule
25 °C
Day Air Temp
5.8
pH
No Smell
Smell
950 PPM
TDS
60 %
Air Humidity
24 °C
Night Air Temp
11.36 liters
Pot Size
3.79 liters
Watering Volume
60.96 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 9
Rhyzium
0.264 mll
Silicium Bloom
0.132 mll
Pure Zym - PLAGRON.
Pure Zym
1.057 mll
Stoney_Stark Week 5 Update — Jixer Flower Week 1 (Flip Week) Flip Date: 1/13 Light Schedule: 12/transition ⸻ Growth Stage Overview Week 5 marked the full transition from vegetative growth into flowering. Plants responded extremely well to the flip, maintaining strong structure and uniform growth with no visible stress. A heavy defoliation was performed at flip to improve airflow, light penetration, and to prepare the canopy for stretch and early bud site development. No other training has been done this week except leaf tucking and that’s being done daily. Stretch is now actively underway, with increased nutrient demand and light utilization observed throughout the week. ⸻ Environment & Light • Humidity: Lowered to 60% • PPFD target (early flower): ~400–500 µmol/m²/s initially • 1/16 PPFD reading: 459 µmol/m²/s (top of canopy) • 1/19 PPFD adjustment: Increased to ~710 µmol/m²/s • UV supplementation: Increased to 40 minutes mid-day on 1/19 Light intensity was progressively increased as the plant demonstrated strong uptake and zero stress response post-flip. ⸻ Reservoir & Feeding Log 1/13 — Flip to Flower • Reservoir: 1 gallon • pH: 5.8 • PPM: 755 • Notes: Heavy defoliation performed at flip Nutrients (per gallon): • 0.5 ml Silicium Bloom • 1 ml CalMag • 5 ml Equinox • 10 ml Summer Shift • 5 ml Autumn Gold • 5 ml Ruby Fulvic • 5 ml Car-Beau-Naria • 4 ml Pure Zym • 1 ml Rhyzium ⸻ 1/16 — Mid-Week Check • PPFD: 459 µmol/m²/s (canopy top) • Reservoir: Cleaned and refilled (1 gallon) • pH: 5.9 • PPM: 940 Nutrients (per gallon): (same formula as 1/13) ⸻ 1/19 — Late-Week Adjustment • PPFD: Increased to ~710 µmol/m²/s • UV: 40 minutes mid-day • Reservoir: Half empty → refilled • pH: 5.8 • PPM: 620 Nutrients (per gallon): • 0.5 ml Silicium Bloom • 5 ml Equinox • 10 ml Summer Shift • 5 ml Autumn Gold • 5 ml Ruby Fulvic • 5 ml Car-Beau-Naria • 4 ml Pure Zym • 1 ml Rhyzium • 4 ml Fish Sh!t ⸻ Nutrient Strategy — Early Flower / Stretch Phase • Silicium Bloom Reinforces cell walls and vascular tissue, helping the plant support rapid vertical growth and future flower weight during stretch. • CalMag Supports increased calcium demand for cell division and magnesium for chlorophyll production as light intensity increases. • Equinox Drives metabolic energy, enzyme activity, and internal signaling as the plant transitions from vegetative to reproductive growth. • Summer Shift Maintains sufficient nitrogen availability to fuel stretch while preventing early flower yellowing or metabolic slowdown. • Autumn Gold Begins shifting nutrient ratios toward flowering, supporting early phosphorus and potassium demand without shocking the plant. • Ruby Fulvic Enhances nutrient chelation and transport, improving efficiency at higher PPFD and accelerating uptake during rapid growth. • Car-Beau-Naria Provides a readily available carbon source that fuels respiration, metabolism, and microbial activity during peak energy demand. • Pure Zym Breaks down dead root matter and organic residue, keeping the rhizosphere clean and nutrient-efficient. • Rhyzium Expands root mass and fine root hairs, increasing absorption capacity during the most demanding growth phase. • Fish Sh!t (added 1/19) Introduces beneficial microbes that improve nutrient cycling, root health, and overall resilience under increased light intensity. ⸻ Spectrum Analysis — What the Meter Reading Shows Measured Values (from photo): • CCT: ~5883K • PPFD: ~723 µmol/m²/s • PAR: ~151.7 W/m² • CRI (Ra): 83.4 Spectrum Breakdown • Blue Peak (~430–460 nm): Present but controlled. Supports node spacing, leaf thickness, and structural integrity during stretch without excessive compacting. • Broad Green/Yellows (500–600 nm): Enhances canopy penetration, allowing light to reach lower bud sites and inner growth that would otherwise be shaded. • Strong Red Peak (~630–680 nm): Dominant in the spectrum. This is ideal for early flower, driving photosynthesis, stretch response, and floral initiation. • Minimal Far-Red / IR: Keeps internodal stretch controlled and prevents excessive elongation while still allowing natural transition behavior. What This Means for the Plant This is a textbook early-flower spectrum: • Encourages controlled stretch • Maximizes photosynthetic efficiency • Supports early bud site formation • Works exceptionally well when paired with gradual PPFD increases and short-duration UV exposure The spectrum aligns perfectly with your nutrient strategy and light ramp, explaining the clean response and lack of stress at higher intensity. ⸻ Overall Assessment The plant is responding exactly as intended for Flower Week 1. Stretch is active but controlled, nutrient uptake is efficient, and the canopy is well-prepared for early bud stacking. Increased PPFD and UV were well-timed, and the reduced PPM refill shows strong demand without signs of toxicity. Week 6 is set up perfectly for continued stretch and the beginning of visible flower development.
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UnorthadoxDude
UnorthadoxDude commentedweek 01mo ago
Good luck with the rest of the grow!
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