Sticky Mango Auto - Tastebudz Genetics

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.

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

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.

Stoney_Stark Sticky Mango Auto — Week 4 Update Grower: Stoney Stark / Little Lilly Farms Stage: Late Veg → Early Flower Transition ⸻ Growth Overview By Week 4, a noticeable size difference has developed between the two plants. One plant is nearly double the size of the other, while the smaller plant has entered early flower first, showing visible white pistils. This staggered development is not uncommon in autoflowers and appears to be influenced by early root-zone moisture differences. The larger plant remains in late vegetative growth, while the smaller plant is clearly transitioning into flower. ⸻ Moisture Management & Wicking Adjustments 2/1 Signs of overwatering observed. Pots were placed on stands to remove them from the wicking rope and mat. The absorbent pad was removed from the pot showing more stress, while the healthier plant remained on the mat. After ~11 hours, both plants were returned to their wicking material. 2/2 Plants continued to show signs of excess moisture. Both were again placed on stands to fully disconnect from the wicking ropes. 2/3 Decided to extend dry-back by another 24 hours to allow the root zone to re-oxygenate. These adjustments helped slow water uptake and encouraged healthier root respiration before flower onset. ⸻ Flower Initiation 2/5 First signs of flower observed — white pistil hairs visible. 2/6 Smaller plant clearly showing pistils. Both plants were low-stress trained by tying down branches to open structure and manage height differences. ⸻ Feeding Log — 2/6 • Total volume: 1 gallon (split evenly) • Amount: ½ gallon per plant • PPM: 877 • pH: 5.9 Nutrients (per gallon): • Armor Si — 1 ml • Micro — 5 ml • Grow — 2 ml • Bloom — 4 ml • CaliMagic — 1.5 ml • Floralicious Plus — 1 ml ⸻ Nutrient Strategy & Purpose (Week 4 Transition) Armor Si (Silica) Used to strengthen cell walls and improve stress resistance. Especially important here due to recent moisture stress, training, and the upcoming stretch phase. Micro Provides essential micronutrients (iron, manganese, zinc, copper) that support chlorophyll production and enzyme activity. Keeps growth balanced as the plant shifts metabolic focus toward flowering. Grow (Reduced) Nitrogen is still needed, but at a lowered rate. This supports continued leaf function without pushing excess vegetative growth, which can be counterproductive once flowering begins—especially for the smaller plant already showing pistils. Bloom (Increased) Phosphorus and potassium are ramped up to support flower initiation, root signaling, and early bud site development. This helps both plants transition smoothly despite their size difference. CaliMagic Calcium supports cell division and structural growth, while magnesium is essential for chlorophyll production. Critical in coco, especially during stretch and early flower when demand increases. Floralicious Plus Provides organic acids and bioactive compounds that enhance nutrient uptake, improve root efficiency, and help buffer stress from training and environmental adjustments. ⸻ Notes Going Forward With one plant entering flower ahead of the other, feeding will remain balanced but conservative on nitrogen while continuing to support early bloom development. Moisture management will stay a priority to prevent further root stress and ensure a smooth transition into full flower.