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
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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.
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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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Week 1. Vegetation
12d ago
1/5
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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12/15 — Environmental Adjustment
• Humidity stabilized at 75%
• Temperature stabilized at 75°F
• Humidity dome removed to begin acclimation
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
5d ago
1/8
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
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
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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.
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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
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12/23
• Light schedule changed from 18/6 → 20/4 to encourage faster vegetative mass.
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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
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12/26
• RH intentionally increased to 68% to maintain proper VPD and reduce early-veg leaf stress.
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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
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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.
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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.