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Oct. 5 - Oct. 11
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🌱 SOWED: 8/23
🌼 FIRST PISTILS: 9/22 🌼
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🙋♀️Fo' Twenny here!🙋♀️
Back with another update on our 🌈🚘 ZKITTLEZ AUTO cultivar bred by SEEDSMAN SEEDS! This mostly Indica auto-flower hybrid cultivar is supposed to finish only 75 days! She seems to have a ways to go, but, who knows, maybe she will finish quick. I think she will be the largest of the 3 autoflowers I have running and she just keeps growing bigger! She is always thirsty, I have to give her water frequently between feeds because she sucks it up so fast!
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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10/6 - Day 45/Day 16 Bloom
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📸 PHOTOSHOOT! 📸
🌱 TRASPLANT DAY 🌱
- I transplanted this cultivar into a 3.4 gallon black 12" tall Active Aqua brand 12" x 12" square pot. Following transplant, I gave a loght feed followed by 32 oz of plain water with pH adjusted to 6.4.
🚿FEED DAY!🚿
She received approximately 64 oz of solution post transplant.
👩🔬NUTRIENT SOLUTION👩🔬
⬇️Mixing Rundown⬇️
The solution starts with 64 oz tap H2O through two kdf filters mixed in a 36 gallon reservoir. The solution is applied by pouring around the base of plant.
Start pH: 7.8
Start EC 1.0
TEMP: 74°F
2 tsp/gal - The Guano Company Budswel Organic Hydroponic & Soil Solution
pH: 6.1
EC: 1.2
2 tsp/gal - The Guano Company Budswel Organic Hydroponic & Soil Solution
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.
.8 tsp/gal - Mycos WP
1 tsp/gal - Real Growers Recharge
.6 ml/gal - Mammoth P
pH: 6.2
EC: 1.4
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10/10 - Day 49/Day 21 Bloom
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🚿FEED DAY!🚿
She received approximately 36 oz of solutionpost transplant. I mixed 2.25 gallons of solution for 8 plants (7 transplants + this lady) . 36 oz of that was then measured and fed to this cultivar.
👩🔬NUTRIENT SOLUTION👩🔬
⬇️Mixing Rundown⬇️
The solution starts with 2.25 gallons of tap H2O through two kdf filters mixed in a 36 gallon reservoir. The solution is applied via 2 gallon (holds more than 2 gal) hand pump sprayer.
3 tsp/gal - Fox Farm BIG Bloom
2 tsp/gal - The Guano Company Budswel Organic Hydroponic & Soil Solution
1.5 tsp/gal - Fox Farm's Grow Big
1.5 tsp/gal - Hi-Brix Molasses
ph 6.5
ec 2.4
3ml/gal - Plant Success Orca
.5 tsp/gal - Plant Success Great White Premium Mycorrhizae
.6 ml/gal - Mammoth P.
ph 6.5
ec 2.4
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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 1440w 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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Peace, ☮️✌️
Love, 💚🤟
& Frosty Nugs! ❄️🌲
Happy farmin' my friends! ☺️🌱
- Fo' Twenny 👩🌾🏻
@FoTwenny, I can't believe this question, I am looking for the same thing, I have found a few things but have not pulled the trigger, just not satisfied yet - found a perfect cup but its clear, and not sure that is going to be an option.
@MrJones, I live dangerously! Hey, you're really knowledgeable. Any suggestions of something I could use in place of solo cups with about same volume, but less top heavy?
@BudXs, Thanks for the positivity, my friend! I sure hope she will.. I hadn't planned on any drama in this diary, but it's an exciting cliffhanger. We will see how she looks tomorrow.
@Treighfunky, Thank you sir! I am trying to get more detailed with my updates! I am glad you enjoyed this update! I appreciate you stopping by. Have a wonderful day and happy growing!
Loving this diary. It's been a super helpful resource for my first grow (also Zkittlez autoflower using FF nutes). The level of detail is tremendous. Thank you!
@SmokeableHobby, Glad that you found the information useful. That said, I am still learning a lot and if you have any feedback you think may help I value your opinion! Good luck and happy growing!
I grew these seeds, the outcome was awesome, I thought they started to slow but was able to create a decent outcome, cant wait to see your Midas touch on these girls!
@MrJones, Thanks for the words of encouragement! They're not under the quantum boards but even with blurples there's still a lot of watts for the square footage. The NLBlue Auto I am running has been doing well. I am excited to see how she does! I hope I get a nice sweet and fruity pheno!