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weeks 6-19
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weeks 9-19
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100 L
Pot Size
9.84 L
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Week 4. Vegetation
4 years ago
7.62 cm
18 hrs
20 °C
6.5
No Smell
45 %
28 °C
2 L
1 L
60.96 cm
This little lady pushed through the dirt on Feb, 12. We are at an interesting curve in the road as she seems to have topped herself. It is hard to say what she will do, the unique ones always seem to find a way to flourish. We hope that she finds her way of life and that she will eventually join us outdoors for her bloom. Either way, she is pretty cool!
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Week 5. Vegetation
4 years ago
10.16 cm
18 hrs
20 °C
6.5
45 %
28 °C
2 L
1 L
60.96 cm
Nutrients 4
Bokashi -Progro 1.302 mll
Mycorrhizal Inoculant - Dynomyco
Mycorrhizal Inoculant 0.651 mll
Living Soil - Gaia Green
Living Soil 1.302 mll
As you can see this baby decided to top herself, we were a little worried that she wouldn’t choose life but she had the will and has survived! The lower branches have taken over and she will provide us with her love. The ones that fight the hardest always seem to be special and we are very excited to see what secrets she has to share with us! I myself, am in love!
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Week 6. Vegetation
4 years ago
30.48 cm
18 hrs
20 °C
6.5
No Smell
45 %
28 °C
2 L
1 L
60.96 cm
Nutrients 6
Bokashi -Progro 1.302 mll
Mycorrhizal Inoculant - Dynomyco
Mycorrhizal Inoculant 0.651 mll
Living Soil - Gaia Green
Living Soil 1.302 mll
This girl is a beauty and she has grown very strong. We have only had to take a bit of leaf so far and the excitement builds in anticipation of her move to the outdoors. I have named her Marilyn as per her Hips and it will be nice to see her sway them, in the natural wind!
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Week 7. Vegetation
4 years ago
35.56 cm
18 hrs
24 °C
6.5
45 %
28 °C
11 L
0 L
55.88 cm
Nutrients 6
Bokashi -Progro 1.302 mll
Mycorrhizal Inoculant - Dynomyco
Mycorrhizal Inoculant 0.651 mll
Living Soil - Gaia Green
Living Soil 1.302 mll
As you can see this girl has had a tough week do to over feeding but she seems to be doing much better. We have transplanted her into a three gallon plastic pot and this should be the last one before she moves outside for a natural grow in the sunlight.
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Week 8. Vegetation
4 years ago
40.64 cm
18 hrs
24 °C
6.3
No Smell
50 %
20 °C
28 °C
9 L
1 L
50.8 cm
Nutrients 6
Bokashi -Progro 1.302 mll
Mycorrhizal Inoculant - Dynomyco
Mycorrhizal Inoculant 0.651 mll
Living Soil - Gaia Green
Living Soil 1.302 mll
Opium is doing incredibly well and we have not had any issues to mention this week. This is a strong girl, she has adjusted quite well to her pot and she seems to be back on a great track. It will soon be time for her to move outside into her final destination, this is a strain we believe will do very well and we are looking forward to adoring her under the natural light of the sun.
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Week 9. Vegetation
4 years ago
60.96 cm
18 hrs
24 °C
6.3
50 %
20 °C
28 °C
11 L
2 L
50.8 cm
Nutrients 6
Bokashi -Progro 1.302 mll
Mycorrhizal Inoculant - Dynomyco
Mycorrhizal Inoculant 0.651 mll
Living Soil - Gaia Green
Living Soil 1.302 mll
This girl is incredible, healthy and strong. The outdoor temperatures will soon be safe for her final transplant and she will hopefully adjust quickly. We are going to continue on with the Gaia Green amendments and she will most likely be going into a 30 gallon fabric pot, which we hope will provide her with plenty of room for all of her growth.
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Week 10. Vegetation
4 years ago
60.96 cm
18 hrs
24 °C
6.3
50 %
20 °C
28 °C
100 L
10 L
50.8 cm
Nutrients 6
Bokashi -Progro 1.302 mll
Mycorrhizal Inoculant - Dynomyco
Mycorrhizal Inoculant 0.651 mll
Living Soil - Gaia Green
Living Soil 1.302 mll
This beauty has been transplanted to her outdoor spot and she is free to flourish under the natural light. We have her in a 30 gallon and we are sticking with the Gaia Green. We are happy with this girl, now if I could get this diary to switch to the outdoor grow I’d be grooving too! We hope this is going to a beautiful year for all of our plants!
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Week 11. Vegetation
4 years ago
60.96 cm
18 hrs
24 °C
6.3
50 %
20 °C
28 °C
100 L
10 L
50.8 cm
Nutrients 6
Bokashi -Progro 1.302 mll
Mycorrhizal Inoculant - Dynomyco
Mycorrhizal Inoculant 0.651 mll
Living Soil - Gaia Green
Living Soil 1.302 mll
Our first step to the outdoor transplant started with the AGN Dip, it is a product meant for trees specifically but we found it did a wonderful job inside so we used it for the plants outside, that we hope will be as mighty as a tree and it all starts with a great root system. The first initial outdoor feeding was a tea blend that we brewed in our 70 gallon rain barrel, we let it bubble over the course of three days. For the most part it was made up of Bokashi Pro-Gro by My Good Green Home but we did add our own combination of other products that we have become fond of. The mix consisted of Gaia Green Organics 4-4-4 along with their brand of Kelp Meal, Seaweed Extract, Insect Frass and some Bone Meal. Hydro Bio was our choice of microbes and of course we made sure to down our PH to 6.5 by using the TNB Naturals PH down. Once dipped and planted, a good 20 litres of this tea was enjoyed and the growth has been incredible in just a week. The work has begun! Throughout the week they were top dressed with the Gaia Green Organics 4-4-4 along with a sprinkle of their Rock Dust Blend and the water maintenance averaged out to be 20 litres of ph’d water every other day in order to maintain the life of the microbes by keeping them moist. Note* A thin layer of hay was used for a bedding in hopes of maintaining moisture as well. (We have already had an issue with tiny black caterpillars on one plant and then another, so we gave everything/one a couple of treatments with the N-Force, hopefully the situation has been rectified.)
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Week 12. Vegetation
4 years ago
121.92 cm
18 hrs
24 °C
6.4
Weak
50 %
20 °C
28 °C
100 L
10 L
Nutrients 7
Bokashi -Progro 1.302 mll
Mycorrhizal Inoculant - Dynomyco
Mycorrhizal Inoculant 0.651 mll
Living Soil - Gaia Green
Living Soil 1.302 mll
What a difference two weeks can make, as you can see everyone of our girls are looking spectacular and the fun has just begun! (6 separate diaries) We have been sticking to a nice diet schedule and they are thriving already, it has not been difficult to keep the pots moist as of yet but we expect the upcoming heat will have us working at it twice a day. Another barrel of tea was prepared and thankfully the rain held off while it brewed, to this we added the microbes and we found that the Ph level was perfect as it sat at 6.4 so no adjustment was needed. Happiness could be seen by each of our plants after they enjoyed the treat and they stood tall and proud as they reached for the sky. Right now we are keeping a good moisture level in the pots by maintaining them with 20L of water minimum each day, our Ph levels have been ranging between 6 and 6.8 which seems to keep them flourishing. Pruning of inner branches and defoliation has added to their growth and they are very much enjoying the natural elements, branches of each plant have been topped thrice and they seem to become stronger bushes everyday. They have had a dusting of insect frass and it will soon be time for another top dressing of amendments, we have found the hay has made a big difference so far in keeping the top of the soil bed cool and damp. Our ladies have enjoyed a seaweed foilar spray along with a photosynthesis enhancer spray made by MBX and as of now the previous mentioned problematic bugs, have moved along. We are enjoying our garden very much and it will only get better’
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Week 13. Vegetation
4 years ago
121.92 cm
18 hrs
28 °C
6.4
Weak
50 %
20 °C
26 °C
100 L
10 L
Nutrients 7
Bokashi -Progro 1.302 mll
Mycorrhizal Inoculant - Dynomyco
Mycorrhizal Inoculant 0.651 mll
Living Soil - Gaia Green
Living Soil 1.302 mll
Opium is doing extremely well and we expect she will show the sure signs of flowering any day. We have stuck to the same regime although her next top dressing will be the bloom. It is easy to see that she enjoys her tea almost immediately after she receives it and the rain barrel is working out nicely. Our Ph levels have been monitored and maintained with Tnb Naturals Ph down which is so much simpler than any liquid we have ever used. As for the natural elements, Opium holds tough in the wind, loves a rain storm and embraces her sun. All of the inside branches that will not see light have been removed and she looks like a big lollipop so far!
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Week 14. Vegetation
4 years ago
121.92 cm
18 hrs
28 °C
6.3
Normal
50 %
20 °C
24 °C
100 L
10 L
Nutrients 7
Bokashi -Progro 1.302 mll
Mycorrhizal Inoculant - Dynomyco
Mycorrhizal Inoculant 0.651 mll
Living Soil - Gaia Green
Living Soil 1.302 mll
Opium is a strong girl and so far she has had a great resistance to any of the below mentioned deficiencies, she has had the same treatment and preventives. We have had quite a bit of rain this year already, her canopy is quite dense and somewhat blocks the rain from her pot so it does not quench a root thirst. Opium always seems to be happy and we are impressed by the way her branches have set themselves up to flower, this stage looks like it has finally begun although she still seems to be reaching for higher heights. Aside from our regular regimen we have had to step up our game due to yellowing leaves, more so on our Kush plant which we noticed right away and we had to start a treatment immediately to rectify the situation. Hyshield has been added to the rain barrel once a week to provide an overall health booster. We used Sensizyme from Advanced Nutrients to promote a good root wash and clean up the overall health of the soil. Fearless Gardener Rocket Fuel was used as a supplement in the soil and as a foliar spray which they happily responded to very quickly. We also used the Fearless Gardener Flavonator which we hope boosts the flavours! In addition LIFE by Hydroponic Reasearch has been used to benefit the Rhizosphere Organisms and Mycorrhizal Fungi. We have also added Gaia Green’s Power Bloom, Diatomaceous Earth as well as their Rock Dust Blend to the top coat. The most recent treat for them was MBXGROW microbes which they loved and of course they had a dose of Dutch Science Nutrients Cal/Mag, this seemed to perk them up right away. We now have new growth that is coming in healthy and green, we hope that this is the last of our issues for these girls and that they grow steady on.
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Week 15. Flowering
4 years ago
121.92 cm
18 hrs
28 °C
6.5
Normal
50 %
20 °C
24 °C
100 L
10 L
Nutrients 8
Bokashi -Progro 1.302 mll
Mycorrhizal Inoculant - Dynomyco
Mycorrhizal Inoculant 0.651 mll
Living Soil - Gaia Green
Living Soil 1.302 mll
Opium is set up pretty nicely and we hope she keeps it up. Her growth has slowed and she is ready to get her bloom on. The rain has been hard and it has come often but Opium remains happy along. We find this strain to be resistant to most of the issues we have dealt with thus far.
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Week 16. Flowering
4 years ago
121.92 cm
18 hrs
30 °C
6.8
Strong
50 %
20 °C
18 °C
100 L
10 L
Nutrients 8
Bokashi -Progro 1.302 mll
Mycorrhizal Inoculant - Dynomyco
Mycorrhizal Inoculant 0.651 mll
Living Soil - Gaia Green
Living Soil 1.302 mll
Opium is doing wonderful, she seems to have set herself up nicely and she doesn’t seem to mind anything. Even after her last pruning she responded well and grew up another two inches, her growth is quite tight and she is a leafy girl that will need to have a good upkeep over the next six weeks. As august passes us by we expect to see many changes and this is when things get exciting. We have cleaned up branching that would only become little bits and act as a distraction to the main tops of the plants where we want the most focus, it has been a very wet season and we anticipate the dreaded bud rot so we thought the airflow would benefit them, they seemed quite thankful to have the extra energy. They have done well with the wind and we do hope they continue to strengthen themselves so that they can hold their blossoms once the weight of them sets in. We have continued on with the same care although we did add Epsom salts to the diet last weekend which we will continue to do every couple of weeks. The weather has been somewhat strange with cooler temperatures at night and reaching a high heat in the afternoon, it has helped us with water consumption as there haven’t been many days that they showed a thirst but they really don’t appreciate the cool nights. Hopefully we get some balanced weather over the next few weeks with a little less rain. As for now, we enjoy and appreciate the beauty that unfolds before us.
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Week 17. Flowering
3 years ago
165.1 cm
18 hrs
26 °C
7
Strong
50 %
20 °C
14 °C
100 L
10 L
Nutrients 8
Bokashi -Progro 1.302 mll
Mycorrhizal Inoculant - Dynomyco
Mycorrhizal Inoculant 0.651 mll
Living Soil - Gaia Green
Living Soil 1.302 mll
Opium is quite fantastic, the incredible storms have not harmed her in any way and she is booming the blooming stage! Aside from a few dark spots on her leaves there are not any complaints from us and if you could smell how delicious her aroma is, you would understand why. Our only addition to the weekly maintenance has been Epsom salts in the rain barrel, Opium also had a one time dusting of coffee grounds to the top of her soil bed. Our only worry is the weather this year, the storms have been fierce and the rain will not let up. Our temperatures at night are quite low already, the two biggest fears for an outdoor grow is bud rot and or not finishing before the frost arrives. We are confident that our Opium will be fine although only time will tell.
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Week 18. Flowering
3 years ago
165.1 cm
18 hrs
23 °C
7
Strong
50 %
20 °C
13 °C
100 L
10 L
Nutrients 8
Bokashi -Progro 1.302 mll
Mycorrhizal Inoculant - Dynomyco
Mycorrhizal Inoculant 0.651 mll
Living Soil - Gaia Green
Living Soil 1.302 mll
There is not much to say this week in terms of issues, Opium is doing well and her scent is becoming more delightful by the day. We have had another few insane downpours that did cause her to open up a bit which is good because she holds such a tight frame to herself, but now the sun seems to be reaching her inside and the airflow to her middle has increased quite a bit. This week the only additive was the flavonator and some Epsom salts, we really need some good dry days followed by some warmer nights although Mother Nature is the boss!
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Week 19. Flowering
3 years ago
165.1 cm
18 hrs
20 °C
7
Strong
50 %
20 °C
13 °C
100 L
10 L
Nutrients 8
Bokashi -Progro 1.302 mll
Mycorrhizal Inoculant - Dynomyco
Mycorrhizal Inoculant 0.651 mll
Living Soil - Gaia Green
Living Soil 1.302 mll
Rain, Rain and more Rain. That is the only issue in our garden at this point and we are on the lookout for bud rot on each of our girls. The season is changing quickly and we no longer believe the girls in the garden will be harvested in the order that they should, they will come done as long as they can stay healthy. It is unfortunate but the outdoor growing adventure can sometimes be harsh, either way we always appreciate what the plant gifts to us. They all had a taste of the microbes and we are now sticking to a daily watering although we will add the Epsom’s once a week, at the moment we have sunshine and the temperature seems right which is something to be thankful for. As for Opium, she has maintained herself. We feel she is by far the strongest in the garden when it comes to weather, bugs and any type of disease. Let us just hope she can stay free off the rot.
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Week 19. Harvest
3 years ago
Happy Harvest Day!
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Spent 113 days
Ger Veg Flo Har
10/10
Rated
2133 g
Bud wet weight per plant
711 g
Bud dry weight per plant
1
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Opium is missed already, she was my favourite (the other half) and she was brilliant. The outcome section of the diary will not load properly so I will mention how delicious she is right here, it seems insulting of the plant to finish off the diary in the yellow… Opium was a pleasure to grow, she was flawless, she provided me so much therapy and she was strong. The only issue was the moisture in the end but every plant in the garden eventually became victim to the bud rot and she held on as long as she needed. This beauty was not infected by any other ailment and she seemed to home many white spiders along with ladybugs, which is a good sign that she was worth being protected by nature. We can’t even imagine how she would have been if she had been planted in the cover crop bed, it is hard to picture her in a bigger or better form then she actually was. As you can see she had the wash and there wasn’t any waste, we have already pressed some of her in the dab press. Opium has a sweet fruity skunk scent and she tastes exactly the same. To say the least, we are very much enjoying her on a daily but we have been doing that since the day she sprouted. Our wet weight is an estimate due to scale issues which don’t cause us any concern. Believe me when I say, she deserved a green faced diary for her harvest log.🤷‍♀️🏻 💚✌️
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