This is my first time for Double Grape, organic growing and a new HLG 135W Quantum board. So I can't really judge the genetics at this point. I've just started my second round with Double Grape. Details in my new diary, when I post it.
GrowDiaries seems to miscalculate grow room size. Mine is 2.25 square feet.
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HARVEST ON DAY 70!
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I've really learned a lot from this grow. It was my first time with Mephisto Genetics, my HLG 135W QB V2 R-Spec light and organic growing with Nature's Living Soil. I've learned:
* I watered far too much far too early. I will cut back dramatically on my next grow.
* I dropped the light too soon. Next time, the light stays up high during the seedling stage and maybe even dim it some.
* Controlling Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) is very difficult. You have to balance humidity, temperature and ventilation. After a few weeks, I learned how to stabilize the environment.
* Wet weight, including some stems, comes to 93 grams. If I lose 75% in drying, it should put my final dry weight at about 23 grams.
* I was very surprised that I could get this much production from a plant that never broke 6-inches in height!
* Can't comment on the quality until it is dried. (Yes, I've been cheating a little, but don't want to review something that hasn't matured.)
@BladeCutter, jesus! How did the dwc and aeroponics bud quality compare to soil? I see some people can get some massive yields doing the former but I'm chasing quality mainly.
@PrairieFrostGrow, I hope so too. Today I'm going to make some changes in how I use my space and I should be able to grow at least two plants at a time. Don't expect to start a second plant until later this month, but I'm getting it set up. I'm going to move and reorient my light a little bit. That should give me good coverage of an 18-inch by 18-inch square on the floor. With some luck, I can harvest every 30-45 days. 😁
You have a nice little plant. Every grow is a learning experience and it looks like this one has been very useful. I am sure she's going to yield you some nice quality buds 👍🔥
@amazongrow, I'm glad that my detailed diary is appreciated. I've kept personal diaries in the past, but this is the first time online. If there is any other information that you would find useful, please let me know. I'll be posting again in detail Saturday or Sunday. I will also comment on your diaries in that timeframe. Good Times. Good Grow. Um abraço (I hope I have that right.)
@BladeCutter, if you can manipulate your conditions, choosing the best vpd is a must, good for you! For us mortals (LOL) we get to measure once and settle with what we got... thankfully, it is ok around here. =)
Thanks again for the detailed diary.
Btw, I am on my third diary, if you care to visit... be my guest! =)
Tchau, do Brazil
@BladeCutter, some lofty goals but I wish you luck. Keep following great growers like mr Canucks and you'll be there in no Time. You got the right mindset. Just keep learning and keep trying and you'll get there
@Denzul, thanks. I was surprised that such a small plant could produce even 20g (dry estimate). I just started two more Double Grapes and hope to increase the yield significantly. When I hear Mr. Cannuck of Mr. Cannuck's Grow on YouTube say that his Auto target is 1g/watt it really gives me something to shoot for. That means I need to increase my production by at least 6 times! That's going to take some more gardens to get that kind of yield. I hope to start two more diaries in the next few days.
You're plants look like thier doing really well, I'm also doing a Mephisto genetics strain - Auto S.O.D.K . I've defoliated it and it's doing pretty well tbf. Its pre flowering/ pre flower stretching. Happy growing