The Grow Awards 2026 🏆
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Germination
21d ago
Nutrients 5
Pure Zym - PLAGRON.
Pure Zym
1.057 mll
Recharge - Real Growers
Recharge
0.65 mll
Fish Shit - Fish Head Farms
Fish Shit
1.057 mll
Stoney_Stark Day 1 — Germination & Planting Strain: Sticky Mango Auto Breeder: Tastebudz Genetics Lifecycle: 8–10 weeks (seed → harvest) Date: 1/10 Plants: 2 Grower: Stoney Stark / Little Lilly Farms ⸻ Medium & Containers • Medium: Scientetics Coco • Pots: 2-gallon fabric • Seeds planted directly into final containers to avoid transplant stress (autoflower). ⸻ Lighting • Fixture: Vivosun AeroLight Wing AW200SE (200W) • Stage: Pre-emergence / Seedling • Light intensity kept low to prevent early stretch and root stress (PPFD intentionally minimal at this stage). ⸻ Initial Watering / Inoculation Each pot was evenly moistened with ¼ gallon of solution. • pH: 5.8 Additives (per gallon, light inoculation) • 5 ml Ruby Fulvic Improves nutrient chelation and uptake, helping establish early root efficiency in coco. • 4 ml Fish Sh!t Introduces beneficial microbes that assist with nutrient cycling and root-zone health. • 4 ml Pure Zym Enzymes break down dead root matter and organic residues, keeping the coco clean and oxygenated. • ½ tsp Recharge Mycorrhizae and beneficial bacteria to jump-start microbial life and root colonization. ⸻ Notes • Medium was lightly sprayed rather than fully saturated to maintain oxygen availability around the seed zone. • No base nutrients used at this stage; coco contains sufficient moisture for germination, and additives focus on biological activity rather than feeding. • Environment will be monitored closely for emergence before increasing light intensity or irrigation volume.
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Germination Method
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Week 1. Vegetation
16d ago
2.54 cm
Height
20 hrs
Light Schedule
25 °C
Day Air Temp
5.8
pH
No Smell
Smell
340 PPM
TDS
70 %
Air Humidity
21 °C
Night Air Temp
7.57 liters
Pot Size
0.95 liters
Watering Volume
76.2 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 9
Armour Si
0.132 mll
CaliMagic
0.264 mll
Micro
0.528 mll
Stoney_Stark Week 1 Update — Sticky Mango Auto Stage: Seedling Grow Space: Closet Grow Light: Vivosun AeroLight AW200SE ⸻ Growth Overview Week 1 started strong with both Sticky Mango Auto seedlings fully emerging from their seeds. Establishment looks excellent so far—uniform emergence, healthy cotyledons, and no signs of stress. Plants are off to a clean, vigorous start. ⸻ Environment • Day Temperature: 77°F • Night Temperature: 70°F • Humidity: 80% RH High humidity is being maintained to support seedling transpiration and early root development. ⸻ Feeding & Watering Log 1/14 — Emergence & First Feeding • Water Volume: ¼ gallon RO per plant • pH: 5.8 • PPM: 340 Nutrients (per gallon): • Armor Si: 0.5 ml • Rapid Start: 1 ml • Micro: 2 ml • Grow: 1 ml • Bloom: 1 ml • CaliMagic: 1 ml • Floralicious Plus: 0.5 ml • Fish Sh!t: 4 ml • Photo+: 6 ml ⸻ Nutrient Strategy Notes • Armor Si: Strengthens cell walls and improves early stress resistance • Rapid Start: Encourages fast root initiation and early root branching • Micro: Provides essential micronutrients and baseline nitrogen • Grow: Supports early vegetative development • Bloom: Supplies phosphorus for root and early metabolic activity • CaliMagic: Prevents early calcium and magnesium deficiencies common in coco • Floralicious Plus: Enhances nutrient uptake and root-zone activity • Fish Sh!t: Introduces beneficial microbes for root health • Photo+: Increases photosynthetic efficiency even at low seedling light levels ⸻ Overall Assessment Both plants are healthy, well-established, and responding perfectly to their first feeding. Environment and nutrient strength are well-matched for the seedling stage. No signs of overfeeding, stretch, or stress observed.
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Week 2. Vegetation
8d ago
5.08 cm
Height
20 hrs
Light Schedule
25 °C
Day Air Temp
5.8
pH
No Smell
Smell
640 PPM
TDS
65 %
Air Humidity
21 °C
Night Air Temp
7.57 liters
Pot Size
0.95 liters
Watering Volume
66.04 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 10
Armour Si
0.132 mll
CaliMagic
0.264 mll
Micro
1.057 mll
Stoney_Stark WEEK 2 UPDATE — Sticky Mango Auto Grower: Stoney Stark / Little Lilly Farms Stage: Early Veg Medium: Coco Water Source: RO ⸻ Environment & Light • Humidity: Lowered to 65% on 1/18 • PPFD Range: 215–260 µmol/m²/s • Notes: PPFD is being ramped gradually through the week to avoid early stress and encourage steady vegetative growth. Reflective background added on 1/19 to improve light efficiency and canopy uniformity. ⸻ Watering & Feeding Log 1/18 — Feed • Volume: 1 gallon mixed | 500 ml per plant • pH: 5.7 • PPM: 640 Nutrients (per gallon): • Armor Si: 1 ml • CaliMagic: 1 ml • Micro: 4 ml • Grow: 3 ml • Bloom: 1 ml • Rapid Start: 1 ml • Floralicious Plus: 1 ml • Ruby Fulvic: 5 ml • Photo+: 5 ml Notes: Strong early veg feed to support structure, root development, and micronutrient availability. ⸻ 1/19 — Feed • Volume: ¼ gallon per plant • pH: 5.8 Nutrients (per gallon): • Armor Si: 1 ml • CaliMagic: 1 ml • Micro: 4 ml • Grow: 3 ml • Bloom: 1 ml • Rapid Start: 1 ml • Floralicious Plus: 1 ml • Ruby Fulvic: 5 ml • Photo+: 5 ml Notes: Reflective background installed. PPFD adjusted down slightly to 215 after reflection increase to maintain optimal DLI. ⸻ 1/20 — Feed • Volume: 800 ml per plant • pH: 5.8 • PPM: 560 Nutrients (per gallon): • Armor Si: 1 ml • CaliMagic: 1 ml • Micro: 4 ml • Grow: 3 ml • Bloom: 1 ml • Rapid Start: 1 ml • Floralicious Plus: 1 ml • Ruby Fulvic: 5 ml • Photo+: 5 ml • Recharge: ⅛ tsp Notes: Recharge added to re-inoculate beneficial microbes and support rhizosphere activity in coco. ⸻ 1/22 — Feed • Volume: ¼ gallon per plant • pH: 5.8 • PPM: 463 Nutrients (per gallon): • Armor Si: 1 ml • CaliMagic: 1 ml • Micro: 4 ml • Grow: 3 ml • Bloom: 1 ml • Rapid Start: 1 ml • Floralicious Plus: 1 ml • Ruby Fulvic: 5 ml Notes: Slightly lighter feed to maintain balance and prevent early EC buildup while plants continue establishing roots. ———— Nutrient Function Breakdown • Armor Si Provides soluble silicon to strengthen cell walls, improve stress resistance, and increase overall plant rigidity. Helps plants handle rising PPFD and environmental fluctuations. • CaliMagic Supplies calcium and magnesium essential for cell division, chlorophyll production, and preventing early coco-related deficiencies. • Micro Primary source of micronutrients (iron, manganese, zinc, copper) along with calcium and nitrogen. Supports enzymatic activity and healthy leaf development. • Grow Nitrogen-forward component that fuels vegetative growth, leaf expansion, and overall plant vigor during early development. • Bloom Adds phosphorus and potassium in low amounts to support early root energy demand and maintain nutrient balance even during vegetative stages. • Rapid Start Stimulates root initiation and lateral root development, helping establish a dense and efficient root system in coco. • Floralicious Plus Provides humic acids, kelp extracts, and bio-stimulants that improve nutrient uptake, enhance metabolic activity, and support overall plant health. • Ruby Fulvic Increases nutrient chelation and transport, improving mineral availability and uptake while supporting stress tolerance and root efficiency. • Photo+ Enhances photosynthetic efficiency and energy transfer, helping plants convert light into usable growth more effectively under increasing PPFD. • Recharge (1/20 only) Inoculates the root zone with beneficial microbes and mycorrhizae, improving nutrient cycling, root health, and overall rhizosphere activity. ⸻ Overall Plant Health • Plants are responding well to feeds and environmental adjustments • No signs of stress or deficiency • Steady growth with healthy leaf color and structure
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Week 3. Vegetation
1d ago
10.16 cm
Height
20 hrs
Light Schedule
25 °C
Day Air Temp
5.8
pH
No Smell
Smell
640 PPM
TDS
65 %
Air Humidity
21 °C
Night Air Temp
7.57 liters
Pot Size
0.95 liters
Watering Volume
66.04 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 10
Armour Si
0.132 mll
CaliMagic
0.264 mll
Micro
1.057 mll
Stoney_Stark 🌱 Week 3 Update — Sticky Mango Auto Stage: Early Vegetative Status: Thriving / No Stress Observed Sticky Mango Auto is doing extremely well this week. Growth is vigorous, leaves are healthy and praying, and uptake has been consistent. The absorbent mat is working really well, keeping moisture levels stable and helping the plants stay evenly hydrated. No signs of deficiency or toxicity so far. ⸻ Light Settings • Height: 20″ above canopy (adjusted 1/28) • PPFD: ~335 µmol/m²/s • Light intensity appears well-matched to current plant size and feeding levels. ⸻ Watering & Nutrients Medium: Coco Method: Top feed → Transition to bottom wicking base Target pH: 5.8–5.9 1/24 — Top Feed • Volume: ¼ gallon per plant • Runoff: Achieved, ideal • PPM: 637 • pH: 5.9 Per Gallon • Armor Si: 1 ml • Rapid Start: 1 ml • Micro: 5 ml • Grow: 4 ml • Bloom: 2 ml • CaliMagic: 1.5 ml • Floralicious Plus: 1 ml • Ruby Fulvic: 5 ml • Photo+: 6 ml • Fish Sh!t: 4 ml ⸻ 1/26 — Top Feed • Volume: ¼ gallon per plant • PPM: 988 • pH: 5.8 Per Gallon • Armor Si: 1 ml • CaliMagic: 1.5 ml • Micro: 5 ml • Grow: 4 ml • Bloom: 2 ml • Floralicious Plus: 1 ml • Rapid Start: 1 ml • Ruby Fulvic: 5 ml ⸻ 1/28 — Transition to Bottom Wicking Base • Light Adjustment: 20″ height, 335 PPFD • Initial Mix: Over 1000 ppm → diluted • Final PPM: 720 • pH: 5.8 • Reservoirs: Filled both with 1 gallon total Per Gallon • Armor Si: 1 ml • CaliMagic: 1 ml • Micro: 5 ml • Grow: 4 ml • Bloom: 2 ml • Floralicious Plus: 1 ml • Rapid Start: 1 ml • Photo+: 6 ml ⸻ 1/30 — Reservoir Change • Volume: 2 gallons total • PPM: 830 • pH: 5.8 Per Gallon • Armor Si: 1 ml • CaliMagic: 1.5 ml • Micro: 5 ml • Grow: 4 ml • Bloom: 2 ml • Floralicious Plus: 1 ml • Rapid Start: 1 ml Nutrient Function Breakdown • Armor Si Provides bioavailable silica to strengthen cell walls, improving overall plant structure and increasing resistance to environmental stress, heat, and nutrient fluctuations. • CaliMagic Supplies calcium and magnesium to support rapid cell division, strong stem development, and healthy chlorophyll production—especially important in coco-based systems. • Micro Delivers essential micronutrients and chelated trace elements that drive enzymatic activity, chlorophyll synthesis, and balanced nutrient uptake. • Grow Primary nitrogen source during vegetative growth, supporting leaf expansion, chlorophyll production, and overall plant vigor. • Bloom Provides phosphorus and potassium to support root development, early flower site initiation, and balanced metabolic activity as the plant transitions toward maturity. • Rapid Start Encourages aggressive root growth and lateral root branching, improving nutrient absorption and helping the plant adapt to changes in watering method. • Floralicious Plus A blend of humic compounds, amino acids, and plant extracts that enhances nutrient uptake, increases metabolic efficiency, and supports terpene development later in the cycle. • Ruby Fulvic Acts as a powerful nutrient chelator, increasing mineral availability and transport within the plant while improving root zone efficiency. • Photo+ Enhances photosynthetic efficiency by supporting electron transport and energy conversion, allowing the plant to better utilize available light and nutrients. • Fish Sh!t Introduces beneficial microbes that improve nutrient cycling, root zone biology, and overall nutrient availability in the rhizosphere.
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