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A step back recently: Started a final flush (2 days in), and decided to start feeding her again - thanks to some great GD input! 250 ppm at re-start and will work my way to 500ppm? She's still rockin' along - like nothing happened. She topped out at 350 ppm without tanking PH, so she is stable here. PH is now swinging down fairly quickly last 12 hours. Drained off 1/3 of reservoir and get reservoir down to 250PPM. 5 days later, major PH swings down again. Mixed another fresh reservoir. I am using Zero Water 5 gallon system, and just realized the PPM coming out was 100, and PH at 3! If I am at 100 today, that means these filters have been shot for a while, maybe since start of my PH issue. There is also interesting information about when zero water filters reach their expectancy. They put out fishy smell and otherwise. I will be watching my filters more often and taking more notes since this ZeroWater 5 gal system is really the way to go if you are only growing a plant or two. Filters are a bit spendy but when you take time, gas, convenience etc. its a no brainer (if the water coming out is zero:) - I get about 15 gallons per filter (175ppm from tap). Day 70. It’s been about a day since new res change. Steady Eddie at 250 ppm and 6.2. I’ll let her drink the bucket down a good ways if things remain stable with a drift down. I doubt it though, 5 gallon is fine for 12” autos but at 2’ she really needed 8 gal. Time to up the R&D on the cabinet! Also checked Zero Water again and filter is now putting out 200ppm of 3.0 water. New filters installed! Hope she finishes soon, the top of her canopy slowly getting cooked over the last 10 days. 8" of light distance is too little. PPFD 2000+ at the top, but leaf temps are in the upper 70's. Gotta hit a decent DLI on these lower buds - without nuking the top nugs, right?! As the week concludes, she’s in a fresh bath, at 250ppm @ 6.0 and running stable again. New water filters installed so zero water variable removed. Last serving of half+ teaspoon of GH dry KB ripening, and will reduce ppm by 25/day until I reach 10-15%. 1-2 day flush, if at all.
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150-200PPFD 20/4 Mein Grow Stuff Messen : + Messgerät - X-Sense WLAN Hygrometer 1 Basis SBS50 + 4 Sensoren + + Basis + + 4x WLAN Sensoren RH und Temp + Amtra Digital PH Tester + Amtra Digital TDC&EC Tester + Photone App (android Samsung S21 5G werkscallibriert (geprüft mit lichtreferenz)) + GEHE ph-Wert 500 Testkit + + Testflüssigkeit + + Pimpette + + Probenröhrchen + + Propfen + Pimpette 10ml Zelt : + Keimung und Vegetative Phase + + Growbox - DiamondBox Silver Line SL60 (60x60x160cm) (hohe luftfeuchtigkeit) + Blütenphase + + Spider Farmer 70x140x200cm Indoor Grow Tent Licht : + SpiderFarmer SF1000 (100Watt) Dim (hohe luftfeuchtigkeit) (Vegetativ) + Sanlight EVO 1.5 3-60 mit Bluethoot Dimmer (niedrige luftfeuchtigkeit) (Blüte) Abluft / Filter / Rohr: + 2x Abluftset - PrimaKlima PKEC-125-TC Set + + PKEC-125-TC Abluft + + PrimaKlima Aktivkohlefilter K2601 Flat (bis 70%rH) + Staubschutz + + Luftschlauch Aluflexrohr (Ummantelt), 3 Meter, ø 127mm + + Verbindungschelle 50mm (Metall mit Schaumstoff mit Aufhängemöglichkeit) + + 1x Universal-Schlauchschelle, 60-165mm Samen : + 3x Royal Dwarf Automatic (RQS) (buy from Zamnesia Seeds) Töpfe : + Nothers GZjiyu 6 Stk Pflanzsack Pack 2 Galonen = 8 Liter Stofftöpfe Medium : + BioBiz LightMix + + Urgeisteinsmehl für Ergänzungsstoffe + Vulkangranulat (Aquabedarf , drenage) Ventilator : + pro Zelt + + 2x Ventilator - Spider Farmer Grow Ventilator (EC 10Watt) PH Korrektur: + 500ml Plagron PH- + 1000ml Canna PH+ Dünger : + Dünger - Canna Terra Kit + + 1000 ml Terra Vega + + 1000 ml Terra Flores + + 500 ml Rhizotonic + + 500 ml PK13/14 (wird nicht genutzt , da unnötig) + + 1000 ml Cal-Mag Agent (fals ich den mal brauche) Entfeuchter : + Entfeuchter - MeacoDry ABC 10Liter Zubehör : + 1L Nanoprotect Isopropanol 99,9% (Reinigungsmittel) + 1x Topfuntersetzer 30x30cm + Grießkanne 5 Liter + Pflanzendrath 1mm x 5m + Sprüflasche 0.7L + Drucksprühflasche 2L + Messbecher + + 1L + + 0.5L + + 0.25L + Eimer 10L + Gartengießkanne + + 5L + + 10L + Plastikabdeckung mit löchern fürs Sämlingstadium (ehemals Kuchenabdeckung) + Luftschlauch Aluflexrohr, 3 Meter, ø 127mm + GrowPRO Schere Curved + Gardo Gartenschere GDGSB 180 + GrowPRO Pflanzendraht für Low Stress Training, 5 mm, 4,9 Meter + Dosierspritze, 5ml + 2x Universal-Schlauchschelle, 60-165mm + LIMITADA 15 Stücke Pflanzenbieger Verstellbar + 6er Steckdose + 2x Zeitschaltuhr (mechanisch) + Müllsack (umbau zur Trockenkammer) + Pappe + 2 x Gafa-Tape (Rolle) + Klettband 3m + Airpump Kit + + Air-Pump + + Luftschlauch silicon + + Air-Stone Trychome analyse : + Samsung S21 5G optical Zoom + DIGIMICRO Mobil + + x300 optical zoom + + HD Video + + 12MP photo + GrowPRO Mikroskop 40x mit LED CureBox : + CASO VacuBoxx E-Set Vakuumbehälter-Set aus Borosilikatglas mit Tritan Deckel + + 145x60x105 + + 170x65x125 + + 200x80x150 + + 220x80x165 (about 40-50g dry buds space) + + manual vacuumpumpe + + adapter für automatische vaccumpumpen VideoSystem: + GoPro Hero3+ Black + + Zeitraffer : 1 Bild pro Minute , gerendert in H.265 60fps . + + 12MP Bilder + + 1 Sekunde Film entspricht 1 Stunde Real . + + Ohne Dunkelzeiten. + Bild/Videoprogramme + + Photoshop (Bildsequenze render Video, Ausschnitt und Beschriftung) + + XMedia Recode (H.265 Neucodierung)
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👉The calixs have gotten plump and not many fresh pistols are around, just the occasional on on each cola. Fox-tailing has been more pronounced and what looks like a see has appered at the tips of a couple of colas. I have not seen a hermie bit , but the plant is big and impossible to inspect very closely. I wont be able to get a better look at it until the gorilla is out of the tent and I can move the plant into the center and rotate it. The lowest leaves around the base have started yellowing between the veins. I'm sure I'm not finished with all the little issues this plant will show. The aroma is nice and sweet, hard to smell it over the intensely strong Gorilla glue, which I just finished harvesting. To touch the buds leaves a pine sol aroma that is typical. 👉I moved thru the 8 week mid bloom mix to the 9th week mid bloom mix on the General Hydroponics Drain to waste feed chart for the Flora series. I will move to the 10th week late bloom tomorrow. I have given two (I think...at least two) H2Only irrigations (always followed by full strength fertigations. I may move to the Ripen mix by the end of the week. I think I was expecting it to take a little longer but I may have been wrong. With the plant alone in the tent now I can rotate it again and get a better overal veiw of the plant. Many of the trichomes are already cloudy and this one may finish before the buds get very plump. But that's fine, they are super frosty and dense enough. The structure looks just what a sativa bud might look like, just needs to plump up a bit.
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I did a heavy defoliation with the green crack for the first time.. the first 3 pics are pre- and the last 3 pics are post-defoliation. Definitely better air flow now as well as more "tops" being seen. Tomorrow going to do the durban.. update w more pics then.
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Week 19, day 6. Second week after switching to 12/12 lighting. Nr 1 is 155 cm tall from top of soil and Nr 2 is 171 cm. All video and pics is taken when the girls have hade 11.5 h of no lights and just got watered. The stretch on these girls was incredible the past 2 weeks after switching to 12/12 lighting. So fare this has gone smooth as silk and no problems at all despite temperatures over 30 degrees Celsius for the last 45 days. I have manage the heat by having between 85-95 % of RH in the room all the time. And this genetics from DinaFem seeds is awesome, i hope i will get a massive harvest of strong indica medicine.
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🌱 GMO Cookies — Week 3 VEG Report (12/12 from seed | Autoflower behaving in sync with photoperiods) General Overview Week 3 of vegetative growth comes to a close with GMO Cookies performing exceptionally well. Just like the other autoflowers in the room, she continues to behave in a way that closely mirrors the photoperiod plants — steady, structured, and rhythmically aligned with the rest of the genetics in the tent. Despite the diversity of cultivars running side by side, all plants are maintaining very similar height, pace, and development, each expressing itself slightly differently but moving forward together. This consistency speaks volumes about both the genetics and the stability of the environment. Growth & Structure • Vegetative stage: Ongoing • Flowering signs: None observed • Node count: 6 nodes • Growth habit: Compact, controlled, well-balanced • Leaf expression: • Lush, deep green • Broad, healthy leaflets • Excellent turgor and texture Growth this week can only be described as spectacular. Internodal spacing remains tight, structure is clean, and the plant shows no signs of stress, deficiency, or imbalance. Autoflower vs Photoperiod Behavior Even though GMO Cookies is an autoflower and has been run 12/12 from seed, she continues to challenge expectations. At this point, it’s still difficult to clearly distinguish behavioral differences between autos and photoperiods in this room. Everything is moving: • At the same rhythm • At the same pace • Under the same conditions This reinforces an important observation: environmental consistency often outweighs genetic labels, especially early on. ⸻ 📸 Photo Session & Documentation This week, GMO Cookies was briefly removed for a dedicated photo session using an improvised studio setup. Photography setup highlights: • Sony A6700 camera • iPad used as a remote control and live viewer • Controlled backlighting for leaf detail and depth • Full camera control (aperture, ISO, settings) without touching the camera This approach eliminates camera shake and allows for precise adjustments on the fly — crucial for capturing clean, sharp images, especially when documenting fine leaf texture and color. Since these images are being shared publicly, it felt important to be transparent about the process behind them. ⸻ Environment — Room Conditions (Week 3) • Photoperiod: 12/12 from seed • Day temperature: ~26 °C • Night temperature: ~18 °C • Relative Humidity: 60–65% • Airflow: Gentle, constant, non-stressful • Solution temperature: ~21 °C • Substrate temperature: ~21 °C Everything remains stable and dialed in, allowing the plants to focus fully on root and vegetative development. ⸻ 💡 Lighting • PPFD: ~600–700 (adjusted to plant size) • Plants continue to grow into the light naturally, with no stretch or light stress observed. • Incremental increases are proving effective and well-tolerated. ⸻ 💧 Watering & Nutrition • pH: 6.0 • EC: 1.0 Nutrient program: • Plagron Terra Grow • Power Roots • Pure Zym • Sugar Royal Foliar: • Vita Race • Applied selectively and intentionally, not on a rigid schedule This combination continues to support strong root activity, clean metabolism, and vibrant vegetative growth. ⸻ 🔍 What to Expect / What Not to Expect (Week 4) What to expect: • Continued vegetative expansion • Further node stacking • Increasing leaf mass and photosynthetic capacity What not to expect (yet): • No flowering initiation • No sudden stretch • No need to push inputs or change rhythm Patience remains key. The plant is clearly still building its foundation. ⸻ Final Thoughts Week 3 confirms that GMO Cookies is happy, stable, and well-adapted to this setup. There is no rush, no force, and no correction needed — just observation and consistency. Same rhythm. Same environment. Same respect for the process. FOR DISCOUNT CODES AND MORE JUST FOLLOW THE LINK https://website.beacons.ai/dogdoctorofficial 📲 Don’t forget to Subscribe and follow me on Instagram and YouTube @DogDoctorOfficial for exclusive content, real-time updates, and behind-the-scenes magic. We’ve got so much more coming, including transplanting and all the amazing techniques that go along with it. You won’t want to miss it. GrowDiaries Journal: https://growdiaries.com/grower/dogdoctorofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogdoctorofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dogdoctorofficial ⸻ Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow If you’re curious about the tech I’m using, check out these links: 🔆 Lighting & Environmental Control • Future of Grow — Advanced LED lighting technology https://www.futureofgrow.com/ DISCOUNT CODE: DOG20 • Lumiflora — Under-canopy LED lighting https://lumiflorade.com/ • TrollMaster — Environmental controllers and automation gear (past collaboration) ⸻ Genetics • Zamnesia Seeds — Genetics used in this project https://www.zamnesia.com/ ⸻ 🌱 Soil, Substrates, Boosters & Root Support • Plagron — Substrates, bio mixes, and supportive products https://plagron.com/en/ ⸻ 🎒 Storage, Curing & Preservation • Grove Bags — Curing and storage solutions https://grovebags.com/ ⸻ 📸 Photography Equipment & Tools (Not sponsors, but part of my creative toolkit) • Sony A6700 • Sony full-frame macro lens + few more • Stacking photography workflow - learning • iPhone (for behind-the-scenes shots) We’ve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. Trust me, you won’t want to miss the next steps, let’s push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together! As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Let’s celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together. With true love comes happiness. Always believe in yourself, and always do things expecting nothing and with an open heart. Be a giver, and the universe will give back in ways you could never imagine. 💚 Growers love to all 💚 📸 P.S. – The Eye Behind the Lens All photos in this diary (for now — except for the ones showing the camera, which I took with an iPhone) are taken with a Sony A6700 paired with a Sony full-frame macro lens and a few more. Photography is part of the story — it’s how we share the fine textures, the glow, and the quiet details that words can’t always capture. I’ve also started experimenting with photo stacking — a technique where multiple images, each taken at a slightly different focus point, are layered together to create one perfectly sharp image from front to back. It’s not digital enhancement or AI; it’s pure photography — a way to reveal the plant’s beauty in microscopic depth, from trichome to petal. You’ll even see a few shots of "ghost me" capturing the shots — camera, lens, setup — because every grow deserves not just to be cultivated, but documented like art. FOR DISCOUNT CODES AND MORE JUST FOLLOW THE LINK https://website.beacons.ai/dogdoctorofficial NEW DISCORD - Official Server Invite Link : https://discord.gg/ksjAkA5T74
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( RUNTZ X F1DURB X GUSHERS )🍬🌈🍨🍧 PURP KICKIN INN END #WEEK4 CANT WAIT TILL THE BUDS SWELL UPP!! SUPA INTENSE CANDY TERPS THIS ROUND NOT BIG BUDS BUT SUPA HIGH IN BRIXX LEVEL WITH ALL THE ORGANIC CARBON INPUTS!! PPM 900/1200 1.2 max (Face Off OG x Watermelon Zkittlez) X (Runtz x F1 Durb x Gushers) 🍉🍬🌈🍧🍨🍦 LIL PRUPLE TINT WIT MOUTH WATERING SUGARY TERPS KICK INN END #WEEK4 BY WEEK 7/8 SHE WILL BE PURPLE PURPLE WIT SUPER INTENSE CANDY MOUTH WATERING TERPS CANT WAIT TILL SEE THEM BUDS SWELL UPP!! PHENO A/B NOT BIG BUDS BUT SUPA HIGH IN BRIXX LEVEL WITH ALL THE ORGANIC CARBON INPUTS!! PPM 900/1200 1.2 max
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Week 8 as of yesterday, January 8, 2025. Today is day one (1) of Week 9. If anyone has any suggestions as to whether or not I should Harvest the one plant, please help. With Mephisto Genetics' new releases there is no picture of what the plant should look like when finished and believe it or not, I am still new at this.
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Very good looking bush but wrong cal mag...
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Hallo zusammen, Woche 7: Läuft alles wunderbar, super Strain! Ph beider Pflanzen kommt langsam in den 6,8 Bereich, die vermeintliche Überdüngung relativiert sich, wobei ich so langsam glaube das es eher ein Lichtstress war, als die #2 noch größer als die #1 und näher am Licht stand
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Booommm! Llegó la hora tan esperada Farmers nuestras flores llenas de resina acabandose de formar, la verdad que estas genéticas ayudan mucho al desarollo del cultivo espero que os guste!! Un banco seguro y confiable para una locura de olores y terpenos!!💚
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She smells so nice 😊, a few more days and...✂️
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Start of week 4 of flowering. Week 3 went well, even with temps reaching 35°c in the closet. I've since added another fan to circulate more air, temps have dropped down to 31°c. Despite the heat stress, the plants are growing rather well and bud sites are developing nicely. Light defoliation again this feeding. Based on the heat issues, I need to upgrade my exhaust fan, 100 CFM isn't enough to get ride of the heat.
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sorry for delay but im busy working on it lol this week is phenomenal in size and the lst work well but now i have 5 lady that take the space of 10 lol
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Day 43. Queen is reaching sky, had to move lamp one more time. Margaret is getting fatter, loads of mini colas and buds, really compact version of that strain. Today - plain water, next watering they will get molasses tea. Then plain water and at the end of week - full blast of nutes ! To me it looked like top leaves of Queen getting bleached lightly, think i have just 30 cm left of height, let's hope she will be massive , while staying low ;))) Her structure is very stretch out, a bit too big distance between nodes compared to what i like or would want to see from perfect plant. Day 46. Queen still has obvious light bleach, quantum boards makes your plants hungry for cal mag. Hope it and later silica feed will bring all to normal. Both girls pack like crazy, really fun to observe. Both looks to be not so far from 1g/W ;))) No third needed !!! Hopefully ... ;))) Tomorrow they will get only third feed in theirs life ... Nutes companies would hate me ;))) Day 48. Queen is super sensitive to Mag, second Cap-Mag feed and she burns again ... Will go water, water, silica, water now. Will see how they look after this. Girls still drink fast, there is no lockouts, but rusty spots tells everything. I noticed that this strain don't need big feed, she grows nice when hungry. Happy Growing !
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We had some days of hanging leaves after placing them in new pots, probably root stress. After some days they recovered and now they are doing well in their new homes 🌱✨ I topped them on the weekend, let’s see how they’ll react 🧙‍♂️
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It’s the 1st week of flower I flipped the plants to 12/12 a few days ago. There is a lot going on and a lot of cool and amazing things coming in the near future. Make sure to check out my YouTube page. I bought me a DJI gimbal this week. Might be my new favorite toy. The temps are starting to break for the summer. I don’t see it being very long until winter is here and it’s time to use a heater and not an ac unit. All of the plants are healthy. The plants have all grown so well I turned down the light intensity a bit today the plants didn’t seem like they was starting to strech very much. Hopefully the lower light intensity will make them strech out just a bit