Stoney_Stark 🌱 Germination Week Update — Eternity Cup
Event: Eternity Cup
Hosted by: Plagron Nutrients × Zamnesia Seeds
Grower: Stoney Stark / Little Lilly Farms
Strain: Sticky Broccoli Auto
Plants: 4
Tent: 4×4
Pots: 3-gallon fabric
Medium: Plagron Coco
Light: Mammoth Nova Sun Series 950W
Method: Direct sow into coco
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Environment
• Temperature: 77°F
• Humidity: 80% RH
• Light Schedule: 20/4 (adjusted on emergence)
• PPFD:
• Pre-emergence: very low
• Post-emergence: increased to ~150 µmol/m²/s
Warm, humid conditions were maintained to encourage fast, uniform emergence.
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Germination & Emergence
1/15 — Planting Day
Seeds were sown directly into pre-moistened coco. Each pot was primed with ¼ gallon of low-EC nutrient solution to hydrate the medium and establish beneficial biology without stressing seedlings.
1/16 — Moisture Maintenance
• Mixed ½ gallon RO
• Applied 250 ml per plant to lightly moisten the top layer
• pH: 5.8
• PPM: ~90
Additives (per gallon):
• 5 ml Ruby Fulvic
• 5 ml Photo+
This was a very light biological watering focused on chelation, root signaling, and photosynthetic support.
1/19 — Full Emergence
All four Sticky Broccoli Auto plants successfully emerged. Light intensity was increased to ~150 PPFD and the light schedule was set to 20/4.
Each plant received 250 ml of nutrient solution.
• pH: 5.8
• PPM: ~275
Nutrients (per gallon):
• 0.5 ml Silicium
• 2 ml Coco A
• 2 ml Coco B
• 2 ml Power Roots
• 2 ml Pure Zym
• 5 ml Ruby Fulvic
• 1 ml Fish Sh!t
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Nutrient Purpose (Early Stage)
• Silicium: Strengthens cell walls and improves early stress tolerance
• Coco A & B: Provides balanced macro and micronutrients tailored for coco
• Power Roots: Encourages rapid root initiation and lateral root development
• Pure Zym: Enzymes keep the rhizosphere clean and improve nutrient availability
• Ruby Fulvic: Enhances nutrient chelation and uptake at very low EC
• Fish Sh!t: Introduces beneficial microbes for nutrient cycling and root health
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Notes & Outlook
Germination was fast and uniform across all four plants with no signs of stress. The low-EC, biology-focused approach is working as intended, establishing a healthy root zone before pushing nutrition. Plants will remain on gentle feeds while roots expand and seedlings transition into early vegetative growth.
Next focus: steady PPFD increases, daily moisture control, and continued root development.
🤘🏻Week 1 update coming 1/28/2026
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Used method
Directly In Substrate
Germination Method
1
Week 1. Vegetation
2d ago
1/10
5.08 cm
Height
20 hrs
Light Schedule
27 °C
Day Air Temp
5.8
pH
300 PPM
TDS
70 %
Air Humidity
25 °C
Night Air Temp
11.36 liters
Pot Size
76.2 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 8
Scilicium
0.132 mll
Cocos A
0.528 mll
Cocos B
0.528 mll
Stoney_Stark Eternity Cup — Week 1 Update
Strain: Sticky Broccoli Auto
Grower: Stoney Stark / Little Lilly Farms
Stage: Seedling → Early Veg Transition
Medium: Plagron Coco
Method: Hand-fed / establishing root zone
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Growth Stage Overview
Week 1 focused on gentle root establishment and stress-free early development. All four plants responded well to low EC feeds and consistent moisture. One plant showed early stem weakness but was easily corrected with support and has continued growing normally.
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Environment & Light
• Humidity: Gradually reduced to 68% by 1/25
• PPFD Progression:
• Early week: ~235–250 PPFD
• End of week: 300–320 PPFD
• Spectrum (1/27):
• 65% Cool
• 35% Warm
• 0% IR
• 0% UV
Light intensity and spectrum were adjusted conservatively to encourage root growth without driving excessive transpiration.
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Watering & Nutrient Log
1/21 — Initial Week 1 Feed
• Volume: 500 ml per plant
• PPM: 235
• pH: 5.9
Nutrients (per gallon):
• 0.5 ml Silicium
• 2 ml Cocos A
• 2 ml Cocos B
• 2 ml Power Roots
• 2 ml Pure Zym
• 5 ml Ruby Fulvic
• 1 ml Fish Sh!t
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1/23 — Light Increase
• Adjusted light to ~246 PPFD
• Volume: 500 ml per plant
• PPM: 260
• pH: 5.8
Nutrients (per gallon):
• 0.5 ml Silicium
• 2 ml Cocos A
• 2 ml Cocos B
• 2 ml Power Roots
• 2 ml Pure Zym
• 5 ml Ruby Fulvic
• 1 ml Fish Sh!t
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1/24 — Structural Support & Microbial Boost
• One plant began tipping during watering
• Installed a simple garden-wire loop for support
• Volume: 600 ml per plant
• PPM: 235
• pH: 5.9
Nutrients (per gallon):
• 0.5 ml Silicium
• 2 ml Cocos A
• 2 ml Cocos B
• 2 ml Power Roots
• 2 ml Pure Zym
• 5 ml Ruby Fulvic
• 1 ml Fish Sh!t
• Recharge: ⅛ tsp
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1/25 — Environment Adjustment
• Lowered RH to 68%
• Volume: ¼ gallon per plant
• PPM: 298
• pH: 5.8
Nutrients (per gallon):
• 0.5 ml Silicium
• 2 ml Cocos A
• 2 ml Cocos B
• 2 ml Power Roots
• 2 ml Pure Zym
• 5 ml Ruby Fulvic
• 1 ml Rhyzium
• 1 ml Fish Sh!t
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1/27 — End of Week Push
• Adjusted spectrum and raised PPFD to 300–320
• Volume: ¼ gallon per plant
• PPM: 600
• pH: 5.9
Nutrients (per gallon):
• 0.5 ml Silicium
• 4 ml Cocos A
• 4 ml Cocos B
• 2 ml Power Roots
• 4 ml Pure Zym
• 5 ml Ruby Fulvic
• 2 ml Photo+
• 1 ml Fish Sh!t
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Grow Technique Note — Tall Fabric Pots & Autoflowers
Using taller fabric pots provides several advantages for autoflower cultivars, especially during early root development:
• Improved root depth: Autos tend to send a dominant taproot early; extra vertical space allows uninterrupted downward growth
• Better oxygenation: Taller profiles increase air exchange through the sidewalls, reducing the chance of anaerobic zones
• More efficient nutrient uptake: A deeper root column improves access to moisture and nutrients, especially in coco
• Reduced early stress: Strong early root architecture helps autos handle later increases in PPFD and EC without stalling
• Improved water distribution: Gravity-assisted flow encourages roots to chase moisture downward rather than circling
This setup supports faster early establishment, which is critical for maximizing autoflower yield within a fixed lifecycle.
