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Sept. 26 - Oct. 2
Week 8 of 12/12
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🙋♀️Fo' Twenny here!🙋♀️
We're back with another update on our 🍊🍧ORANGE SHERBERT cultivar bred by BARNEY'S FARM! It's week 8 and all she is looking great as she progresses deeper into senescence! She is really packing on the frost ❄️and her Orange Cream Candy 🍊🍦🍭 fragrance just keeps getting stronger!!! It wont be long before we harvest these beautiful flowers!!!
Also, I realized my BlueLab Conductivity Meter has the option to switch to EC. Since EC is the most accurate way to measure the nutrient concentration in a solution, I will now be measuring and reporting EC readings rather than PPM.
Any advice, suggestions, or constructive criticisms are always welcome.
Now, for the weekly break down!
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THIS WEEK'S BREAK DOWN
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9/26 - Day 50 of Bloom
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👩💻🏼 UPGRADE 👩💻
- Upgraded from 8k BTU to 14k BTU portable AC unit!
✂️🍃 PRUNING/TRAINING 🍃✂️
- Selective light defoliation. Removal of dying leaves, leaves blocking other budsites and lower leaves preventing proper air flow. I try to stick to defoliating around 10-15% of foliage at a time and make sure to leave a "crown" 👑 of leaves at the top to absorb photons. If additional defoliation is needed, I will wait at least 3-5 days to avoid stunting growth.
🚿FEED DAY!🚿
- She received approximately 2.5 gallons of nutrient solution. I mixed 8 gallons of solution for all the plants I have in flower. 2.5 gallons of that was then measured and fed to this cultivar. After 10-15 minutes I added additional 12 oz of plain H2O pH to 6.3
👩🔬NUTRIENT SOLUTION👩🔬
⬇️Mixing Rundown⬇️
- The solution starts with 12 gal tap H2O through two kdf filters mixed in a 36 gallon reservoir. The solution is applied via wand sprayer powered by a submersible pump attached to a garden hose. Nutrients and additives are added to the reservoir in the order listed below and thoroughly mixed using a plastic stir spoon. The reservoir is oxygenated by four 4 inch air stones.
Start pH: 7.9
PPM: 630
1.5 tsp/gal - Fox Farm BIG Bloom
1 tsp/gal - Fox Farm Tiger Bloom
1.5 tsp/gal - Fox Farm BEMBÉ
.125 tsp/gal - Fox Farm Cha-Ching
I always make sure pH is in the range of 6.0- 6.6 prior to adding any microbial innocclants.
pH: 5.8
Add 1 tsp/gal General Hydroponics pH UP
pH: 6.2
PPM: 1160
Mammoth P. - 0.6 ML/gal
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9/30 - Day 54 of BLOOM
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📸 PHOTOSHOOT! 📸
🎥 FILMING! 🎥
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10/2 - Day 56 of BLOOM
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🚿FEED DAY!🚿
- She received approximately 2 gallons of nutrient solution. I mixed 6 gallons of solution for all the plants I have running in this SOG. 2 gallons of that was then measured and fed to this cultivar. This week I used some gallon bottles filled with water and frozen to lower temps in the reservoir.
👩🔬NUTRIENT SOLUTION👩🔬
⬇️Mixing Rundown⬇️
- The solution starts with 6 gal tap H2O through two kdf filters mixed in a 36 gallon reservoir. The solution is applied via wand sprayer powered by a submersible pump attached to a garden hose. Nutrients and additives are added to the reservoir in the order listed below and thoroughly mixed using a plastic stir spoon. The reservoir is oxygenated by four 4 inch air stones.
Start pH: 7.8
Start EC 1.0
TEMP: 69°F
.75 tsp/gal - Fox Farm BIG Bloom
.5 Tsp/gal - Fox Farm Tiger Bloom
.75 tsp/gal - Fox Farm BEMBÉ
.0625 tsp/gal - Fox Farm Cha-Ching
Our target pH is in the range of 6.0- 6.6 prior to adding any microbial innocclants. pH already in range, no adjustments needed.
pH: 6.5 (No adjustments needed)
EC: 1.5
TEMP: 60 °F
Mammoth P.
.6 ML/gal
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SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT
CURRENTLY IN USE:
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• A/C: Whynter ARC-14S 14,000 BTU Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner
• TENT: VIVOSUN 48"x24"x60" Mylar Hydroponic Grow Tent with Observation Window & Floor Tray
• POTS: Black 8"tall Active Aqua brand 6" x 6" one gallon square pots/Black 12" tall Active Aqua brand12" x 12" 3.4 gallon square pots
• VEG/AUTOFLOWER INTAKE FAN: None (PASSIVE)
VEG/AUTOFLOWER EXHAUST FAN : VIVOSUN 6 Inch 390 CFM Inline Duct Fan with Variable Speed Controller
• BLOOM INTAKE FAN: VIVOSUN 6 Inch 390 CFM Inline Duct Fan with Variable Speed Controller
• VEG/AUTOFLOWER EXHAUST FAN : VIVOSUN 6 Inch 390 CFM Inline Duct Fan with Variable Speed Controller
• BLOOM EXHAUST FAN: AC Infinity CLOUDLINE T8, Quiet 8” Inline Duct Fan with Temperature Humidity Controller - Ventilation Exhaust Fan
• VEG/AUTOFLOWER AIR MOVEMENT: 6-Inch Lasko FBA 2004W 2-Speed Clip Fan
• BLOOM AIR MOVEMENT: One Honeywell TurboForce Air Circulator Fan Black, HT-900 and Three 6-Inch Lasko FBA 2004W 2-Speed Clip Fans
• Bluelab PENPH pH Pen Fully Waterproof Pocket Tester
• Bluelab PENCON Conductivity Pen Fully Waterproof Pocket Tester
• Kolder Multi-Purpose Liquid and Dry Measuring Cup, 16-Ounce
• Fox Farm Measuring Spoons
• WATER TREATMENT: Tap H2O run through two AQUACREST Garden Hose Water Filters to remove chlorine and chloramine.
– COMING SOON: Hydro-Logic 31023 1000-GPD Evolution RO1000 High Flow RO System, White (HL31023).
• WATER APPLICATION: I use 2 different watering systems. The pump sprayer is typically used in early veg, between feeds, or for lighter feeds. Most feeds are usually run through the pump and reservoir because it's faster and easier when dealing with larger volume feeds.
– 2 GALLON LAWN & GARDEN PUMP PRESURE SPRAYER. * I removed the spray head due to clogs and it's just faster.
– Superior Pump 91250 Utility Pump, 1/4 HP in a heavy duty 27 gallon Tote attatched to a 10 foot garden hose to an Orbit Underground 56246 Green Thumb 9-Pattern Telescoping Wand.
– Aeration of the reservoir is accomplished using a General Hydroponics HGC728040 Dual Diaphragm Air Pump 320 GPH 4 Outlet attached with standard aquarium air hose to four 4-Inch Air Stone Disc Bubble Diffusers.
• VEG/AUTOFLOWER LIGHTING: 320w MosterBoard V4-PLUS powered by a MEANWELL 320H-48AB DRIVER. There are three V4-PLUS boards prewired and mounted on a 935x195x10mm black heatsink. Dimmer, UV Switch, and IR Switch included. Each board contains two hundred fifty two 3000k lm301h diodes + twelve Osram 660nm diodes plus 4 separately switchable LG UV 395nm diodes and 4 separately switchable Osram IR 730nm diodes.
• BLOOM LIGHTING: Two custom mounted lighting units: Each mount has one 480w MEANWELL 480H-48B driver and one 240w MEANWELL 240H-48AB powering 6 KingBright Quantum Boards. Each board contains two hundred fifty two 3500k lm301h diodes + twelve CREE XP-E2 660nm diodes plus four separately switchable CREE XP-E2 730nm diodes and four LG UV 395nm diodes. Hanging between the two mounts are two additional quantum boards with two hundred fifty two 3000k lm301h diodes + twelve 660nm diodes plus four constant power 730nm IR diodes and four 395nm UV diodes. That's a total of 1680w of quantum board power in our 96" x 48" bloom tent.
⚠️ ALL DRIVERS MOUNTED REMOTELY IN AN AIR COOLED BOX INSTALLED BETWEEN THE FILTER AND EXHAUST FAN ⚠️
• SLMOTO Universal Oil Drain Pan, 2 Gallon (8 Liter) Capacity ABS Low Profile Oil Drain Pan w/Spout Fit for Motorcycles
• Modified Botanicare Low Tide LT Black Tray - 4' x 4' - Modification: Cutaway at corners and used flex-seal tape to create a new edge that will be soft to fit between tent supports. She is supported by 6 Standard Cored Concrete Blocks (Common: 4-in x 8-in x 16-in; Actual: 3.625-in x 7.625-in x 15.625-in). ⚠️THIS TRAY WILL NOT FIT BETWEEN SUPPORTS IN A 48" x 48" or 48" x 96" TENT WITHOUT MAKING MODIFICATIONS TO THE TRAY!⚠️
• Blue Sticky Pads
• Yellow Sticky Pads
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SOIL MIX DETAILS:
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All components were mixed into a 50 gallon tote that is kept in a warm environment to help innocculate to promote a vast and diverse microbial life in the rhizosphere. Once mixed, add 32-64oz water once every 7-14 days as needed. The goal is to keep the soil moisten without oversaturating.
2 Part - Royal Gold Tupur
INGREDIENTS: Coco fiber, aged forest materials, perlite, and basalt
1 Part - Fox Farms Ocean Forest
INGREDIENTS: Aged forest products, sphagnum peat moss, earthworm castings, bat guano, fish emulsion, and crab meal.
1 Part - Roots Organics
INGREDIENTS: Perlite, Coco Fiber, Peat Moss, Composted Forest Material, Pumice, Worm Castings, Bat Guano, Soybean Meal, Alfalfa Meal, Fishbone Meal, Kelp Meal, and Greensand. Also contains beneficial mycorrhizal fungi: Funneliformis mosseae, Rhizophagus intraradices, Septoglomus desertícola
.5 Part - Wiggle Worm Soil Builder Pure Earthworm Castings
.5 Part - Ancient Forest Humus
.5 Part - Coarse Grade Perlite
Inocculated by mixing 1 cup of Extreme Gardening Mycos
Watered with pH 6.5 h2O
1 Tsp/gal Real Grower's Recharge
1 tsp/gal Hi-Brix Molasses
2 tsp/gal Fox Farms Kangaroots
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Want to see more cultivars I have growing❓
Please, be sure to check out my other diaries & give me a follow! 👍👍
🙏Thank you for stopping by my garden!🙏
Peace, ☮️✌️
Love, 💚🤟
& Frosty Nugs! ❄️🌲
Happy farmin' my friends! ☺️🌱
- Fo' Twenny 👩🌾🏻
@FoTwenny, your welcome, I'm new to this site but been growing a while never tried this strain so very intrigued will have to give it a shot, Barney farm have good genetics as well I grew their LSD it was very hardy and the smell was immense , good luck with the harvest I will follow and see the result, happy growing .
@FoTwenny,
I haven't but know someone who has, my next run is going to be a Barneys mix and she nearly came in but decided to go for
Glookies
Dos si dos 33
Tropicanna Banana
Mimosa evo
HAPPY GROWING AND GOODLUCK
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@FoTwenny - Thanks for the info on this! I'll be following to see how your babies like it. Aesthetics is the pinnacle of growing cannabis as an artform! To side track off the subject a bit...I have always been intrigued with bonsai style cannabis and wondering how clover would look as it's ground cover. If there was a way to attach a pic to this message I would, but sure you have seen it on the Internet somewhere! If not, I will find a link and send.
@greenflipcali89, Hello again! So, I think I first saw a YouTube channel, CaliGreen, using cover crop. Maybe not first, I think I'd seen it in forums or something, but the first I heard provide some explanation. It sounded interesting, but I had higher priorities trying to establish this new garden and kind of forgot about it. Recently I saw @PremiumNamaste using it in his Solo cup challenge diary and asked him about why he uses the white clover. I did some further research to confirm that, for a minute expense, you get several benefits. This is best of my understanding:
Similar in function to Azos, White Dutch Clover actually harnesses atmospheric nitrogen and releases it into the rhizosphere for your roots to absorb.
Helps retain moisture to keep airy mediums from drying too quickly.
Acts as a barrier between soil and air. This is a great benefit to help minimize soilborn fungal infections and pest infestations.
As the clovers life cycle ends and you water over the decaying plant material, it acts as a compost to help provide additional organic nutrients to your plant during flower.
This is new to me. My first implementation. As long as it does no harm, I will probably continue to use cover crops simply because I find them to be aesthetically appealing. Don't you think it's sort of pretty?
@herbalistssword, Thank you so much! ☺️ That is the wet weight, whole plant including main stem. I am guessing 5-6oz or so of quality dry nugs. I am really happy with this flower!
@NatureBoyNeo, Thank you for the words of encouragement! It was a great plant and she's now one of my favorite flowers! Happy growing to you, my friend!
@Treighfunky, Thanks for stopping in! She really is turning out nicely considering the deficiency/toxicity or whatever was going on with her. She seems to have pulled out of it and just slowly fading now!
Some great training on your Grows Fo, Makes for good watching.
I had a close encounter with this strain a few weeks ago and really enjoyed the sweet orangey smell she left on your fingers. It might get a little run in my setup at some point.
@blendmedmedman, She actually has a nice sweet orange smell. I have had a few plants smell of citrus, but never anything with this much sweetness combined. I am excited about this one!
@Hooger, I really appreciate the compliment, that's very sweet! She doesn't look as pretty as I would like, but I have also been dialing things in, so not completely unexpected! I think she will pull out of it and finish nicely.
@Treighfunky, Well, I think I was running it too high or maybe it was the temps from running the lights at such a high power, but they didn't seem to be too happy. Upgrading the AC soon, so once I can control temps better, I may slowly dial up again and see how far I can push them.
An other diamond from Barney's. Let me know please how the smoke is....
I can see you like giving a lot of nutrition 🤪 She looks very strong it will br a great yield I guess. Look at the main stalk 🤐
Hehe good luck well done.
@FoTwenny
@Ferenc, I like the look of her so far and she's growing with some nice structure. Hopefully she keeps developing at this rate and we will have some of the biggest buds I've grown yet.
Wow!! This is really filling out and looking beautiful. You continue to impress me week after week. I love your passion for the grow. I love your attention to detail with the science aspect of things. You truly are a growers grower. You are without a doubt one of my top 3 favorite growers because you implore the full package. Keep up the awesome work. You're inspiring others to elevate their game 👍
@Treighfunky, Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate the encouragement. I am still fairly new to the game, but I research a lot and question everything. I am still finding my style and what works for me. I am really having a lot of fun here on GD! Thanks again for the genuine positive vibes! Glad to have you along for the ride and I hope you'll stay awhile!
Love your content. Good job on video to. Bringing some production value to growing.👍
I think that is just a beautiful looking plant, it pleases my eye..
I shall follow along to see how this one ends.👌
@Theia, Thanks for the kind words! It's a little time consuming, but I really enjoy creating content! I am having a tone of fun!
Glad to have you along for the ride. Thanks again for the positive vibes!
Happy growing!
@Treighfunky, Thanks for the positive feedback! I like creating the content. I look forward to when I can be closer to the garden and can really get into creating some really creative content. I will keep doing my best with what I have!