The Grow Awards 2026 🏆
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~ FASTBUDS TESTER #2206 ~ Well friends, here we go on another 'canna-venture' together! The grow room has had a complete remodel and some upgrades done to it including brand spanking new 4x8 and 4x4 tents and a Trolmaster Hydro X controller along with a new Control Panel. This tester strain is one of six tester strains that FastBuds has graciously provided me with and I'm looking forward to seeing what this girl has to offer when she's grown to her full potential! One drawback of 'testers' is I have little to no information on it other than its number and that it's an autoflower... 🤪 But, it's ALWAYS a blast growing them for me because not knowing a lot allows me to just concentrate on the essentials: Light, Environment, Water, Nutrients and possibly a bit of LST... not complicated, just basics like keeping a constant temperature and RH in the tent at a level that gives a good VPD, watering when almost dry and maintaining proper light levels according to their stage of growth. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ~THE SETUP~ ~Initially seeds were lightly scuffed, then soaked for 3 hours in 78℉ distilled water after which they were transferred to moist paper towels laid out in a Jiffy Pellet plastic starter tray with lid. Underneath the tray was placed a Vivosun Heat Mat with Controller that was set to 78℉ where they stayed until their tap roots emerged. ~Planted into Jiffy Peat Pellets that were hydrated with distilled water warmed to 78℉ with a 7.0 ph. ~Once roots emerge from the Jiffy Pellet they're transferred to their fabric pots. ~Grown 100% organic in a 4g Gronest fabric pot and a 3g fabric pot by Wraxly filled with Mother Earth 70/30 Coco/Perlite medium and initially amended with Dr. Earth 4-4-4 / Earthworm Castings / Dr. Earth Flower Girl 3-9-4 and Coast of Maine Stonington Blend Organic Plant Food 5-2-4. ~19/5 light cycle for the entire run with supplemental UVA added during flower. Lights are controlled by a Trolmaster Hydro X controller set for a 15min Sunrise/Sunset simulation. ~Top dressing every 3-4 weeks with slow release dry amendments and Earthworm castings. ~Straight water ph'd @ 6.2-6.8 when needed and bi-weekly Compost Tea's. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Weekly Updates: 12/15- Here we go into the second week of veg for the FastBuds Tester #2206 girls and they're on a roll! When I checked on them today they both were still moist so I let them go until I check them tomorrow. Basically at this point in the run all I have to do is make sure they don't dry out, fill the humidifier and watch them grow! 12/17- Yesterday I watered them both and increased the amount to roughly 0.25g each of de-chlorinated water with 3ml/g of Botanicare Silica Blast (added to begin to help strengthen their branches) and then ph'd to 6.4 @ 74℉. I've also increased the output of the HLG 650R's to 35% which equates to about 230w at the wall which, of course has raised the temp's in the tent so I've also begun to run the A/C unit in the grow room which is keeping the temp's now at 75℉ in the tent. The RH is running around 75-78% RH giving a VPD of .67-.74 which I'll take! 😁👍 Other than what I've mentioned above, all I did was fill the humidifier with distilled water and watched my girls grow! 🤩 12/19- Today I watered them each with 0.25g of de-chlorinated water to which I added 3ml/g Fish Head Farms Fish Sh!t and 1 tsp/g Unsulfured Molasses which I then ph'd to 6.3 @ 74℉. I'm now watering through the bottom, filling the drip pan and letting the plant draw up the water into itself. I am also watering from the top, but only just enough to moisten the medium. They're really starting to take off now, a sure sign their roots are beginning to get well developed. Their 4th set of leaves have emerged and I'm thinking over topping them in the next day or so. 12/21- Well, yesterday I went ahead and topped the #1 Tester #2206 taking off the 5th leaf set. Hopefully she won't stress out over this and starts shooting out those secondary branches. I left the #2 alone as she's not quite as tall as the #1. I may not top the #2 as a sort of comparison to see how each grows out. Today I watered them both with 0.25g of straight de-chlorinated water each which was ph'd to 6.3 @ 74℉. I gave about 3/4 of it into their drip pans so they can draw it up into their medium, the rest I applied to the top of their medium just to moisten it. Well there's two weeks of veg behind us now, Week Three of vegetation is beginning and they should really start to take off! 😍👍 😎💚 Thank you for checking out my passion in life! Please visit as often as you wish and I hope you enjoy this journey as much as I know I will! Grow Strong! 💪😎🤙
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Week 6 Report: Big Cheese Auto Flourishes in Bloom! Greetings once more, fellow cultivators! Week 6 with our illustrious Big Cheese Auto is like watching a floral masterpiece unfold, and the thrill is escalating. Kudos to Seeds Mafia for these genetics that keep delivering wonders. Our green queen is dancing through her second week of flowering, and oh, the elegance! It's like a choreography that only Mother Nature could compose. The Autopot system is still the unsung hero, allowing our star to sip on her terms. It's like the perfect rhythm for a flawless dance. P-Boost and Topbooster, our dynamic duo, continue to work their magic. Picture it like a nutrient wizardry, with organic nitrogen, L-amino acids, and a bouquet of trace elements and natural stimulants enhancing the bloom. The anticipation for those luscious, aromatic buds is becoming palpable. Our TDS is maintaining a harmonious 390, and the pH, a symphony at 6.0. It's like hitting the sweet spot in a musical composition. The Autopot and the nutrients are working together in a synchronized dance for our Big Cheese Auto. The leaf-bending symphony continues, creating an even canopy that basks in the natural light. Defoliation is on the horizon, like a spring cleaning for our green sanctuary. Ensuring she receives ample light for those inner buds to flourish. oh she is by far the biggest gir in the room , check the raw video OMG what a beast <3 <3 <3 As always, a colossal thank you to Seeds Mafia, Aptus Holland, Grow Diaries. Your collective support is the force behind this flourishing green odyssey. As we step into the next week, the excitement is electric. Our Big Cheese Auto is not just growing; she's thriving. I'm eager to witness the bloom spectacle that awaits. Let's continue to cultivate greatness together! Genetics -Seeds Mafia Big Cheese Automatic Light - LUMATEK ZEUS 465 COMPACT PRO 
Food - APTUS HOLLAND 
 
All info and full product details can be find in can find @ https://seedsmafia.com 

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https://lumatek-lighting.com/ As always, thank you all for joining me on this journey, for your love, and for it all. My horticultural odyssey would never be the same without you. Your love and support are cherished, and I feel both honored and blessed to have you in my life <3 <3 <3 With true love comes happiness. Always believe in yourself and always do things expecting nothing in return, with an open heart. Be a giver, and the universe will respond in ways you can't even dream off. Friendly reminder: all you see here is pure research and for educational purposes only <3 <3 <3 Growers love to you all <3 <3 <3 P.S- I must extend my sincerest apologies for the missing video reports. Regrettably, Grow Diaries is still facing some technical issues that are preventing me from uploading them. Rest assured, as soon as the situation is resolved, I'll share those videos to give you an even closer look at this fascinating journey.( i can only upload 100 Mb files with is not enough for the most type of videos i do, and even the photos is hard sometimes )
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@Chubbs
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420 Fastbuds Gelato Auto Week 4 Hello fellow growmie's this week has been awesome for growth. I would say the two girls probably grown 6in in the past week and recovered very well from the mild defoliation I did a week prior. I still only feed just 2 liters of well water daily and they both show no signs of any nute deficiencies. It still has been super hot with Temps in the high 90's but over all keeping plenty of air movement seems to be working good. All in all Happy Growing.
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I made a few big mistakes. most notably not flipping early enough. I vegged til 13 inches hoping theyd stretch to 26-30 inches and have adequate space away from light, well I underestimate them way too much! despite stretching a ton, these girls were both amazing to grow. bounced back to every training, with a lot of lst and topping and defol, they never stayed down long. they eat a lot, and once i got my feed dialed in they grew healthy and strong thru harvest. i chopped at all milky trichs, decided to harvest all in one go. so lowers have a tiny clear trich but mostly milky, tops are fully milky and after dry have a tiny touch of yellow or amber at tips. effects are ranging from 70-30 sativa (on lowers with clearer trichs) its high energy. very distinct feeling of relaxation all thru body from neck down feel loose in joints and relaxed. in mind i feel very sharp, focused and productive. at the same time i noticed i was more creative. i teach tennis classes and i was better able to describe what I was trying to convey to my student who is a teen, creativity helps. both our games improved, definitely a nice productive smoke, tastey as hell in vape or bowl. grinds up and smells like blueberries soaked in gasoline, topped with a big squeeze of lemon and dash of spicey red chili peppers! ooooh eeee! this stuff is amazing, and the bubble hash i spun looks like its going to be top quality once it dries! will post more pictures of buds once they cure up a bit more. should mention as a hash / rso maker, i also pulled over 1,000 grams of wet fan leaf, and a few hundred grams of trim which yields great medicine not accounted for in harvest #s00
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@Dingle
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All seems ok so far🤞🏻 Happy with the bud production throughout week 6 also the smell is also quiet strong this week 😬. No more PK and maybe one more very light feed next week before I start flushing. Will also lower the LED to 12 inches for the remainder of the this grow.
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@Khalico20
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Es 3stupenda ya genera resina,esta empezando la tercera semana, suerte que le controle la altura ,muy agradecida con pocos cuidados esta muy sana y esperando probar este aroma que es suave y intenso, buenos humos!
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1st Prize - Outdoor - III Copa Cogollos Libertadores del Noa - Salta - Argentina - 2022 Best solventless indoor flower - III Copa Cogollos Libertadores del Noa - Salta - Argentina - 2022 3rd Prize - Outdoor - II Portugal Weed Masters - Lisbon - Portugal - 2018 2nd Prize - BHO - VII Copa San Canuto - Fuerteventura - ACMECAN - Las Palmas - 2018 1st Prize - BHO - II Copa del Rey - Bogotá - Colombia - 2016 3rd Prize - Outdoor - Growshops - VI Copa THC - Valencia - Grow Thc Caravaca - 2016 1st Prize - Popular Outdoor Tasting - II Secret Cup Islas Canarias - Tenerife - La flor del valle growshop - 2015 3rd Prize - Outdoor - III Copa Txapelketa Eusfac Expogrow - Irún - Asociación Nou9Vilannabis - Vilanova del Camí - 2014 1st Prize - BHO - XIV Cannabis Parade - Córdoba - 2014 2nd Prize - Indica - I Barcelona Breeders Cup - Barcelona - Asociación Nou9Vilannabis - Vilanova del Camí - 2014 1st Prize - Outdoor - VII Copa del Gremi Growshops Catalunya Profesional - Barcelona - La Paz Greenshop - Vilanova del Camí - 2014 1st Prize - Indoor - IV Cata A.D.E.U.C - Córdoba 2013 - Asociación Nou9Vilannabis - Vilanova del Camí - 2013 1st Prize - Outdoor - VI Copa del Gremi Growshops Catalunya Amateur - Barcelona - Grow Llum Verda - Lleida - 2013 1st Prize - Outdoor - VI Copa del Gremi Growshops Catalunya Profesional - Barcelona - Grow Llum Verda - Lleida - 2013 1st Prize - Indoor - VI Copa del Gremi Growshops Catalunya Profesional - Barcelona - La Paz Greenshop - Vilanova del Camí - 2013 2nd Prize - Outdoor - XV Bella Flor - Málaga - 2012 1st Prize - Best Indica - Cannabis Canarias Cup - Winter Edition - 2012 3rd Prize - Extraction - 2nd Copa de THC Valencia - 2012 2nd Prize - Outdoor - IV Copa del Gremi Growshops Catalunya - Barcelona - Grow L’Hort dels Somnis - 2011 1st Prize- “Girl of the Year” - Soft Secrets - 2011 1st Prize - Outdoor - III Copa del Gremi Growshops Catalunya - Barcelona - Grow Llum Verda - Lleida - 2010 1st Prize - Outdoor - Cannabis Champions Cup - Spannabis Barcelona - 2009 2nd Prize - Outdoor - IV Encuentro Por La Normalización Y El Consumo Responsable - El Punto - Málaga - 2009 1st Prize - Outdoor - IV Encuentro Por La Normalización Y El Consumo Responsable - El Punto - Málaga - 2009 1st Prize - Outdoor - 2nd Coppa D’Italia Cannabica - Rome - Italy - 2008 1st Prize - Outdoor - Copa del Gremi Growshops Catalunya Profesional - Barcelona - Grow Llum Verda - Lleida - 2008 1st Prize - Indoor, Ground - Copa de Oiartzun - 2007
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I didn't give the Vita race, I'm afraid I'll burn it again 😰 I watering once every two days 0,8 L Day 33 : dosage the same, after Fiming I still don't know how many peaks there will be, I feel like I cut it wrong and the peak will be only one , but otherwise it looks good👍 Rinsed with 2 l of treated water, flooded with 1,5 l of nutrient solution D35 I had to cut 4 sheets, the light didn't get inside
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Second week of flower went well. The plant has over double the size at this point and we have early signs buds forming within the second week. Continuing to keep the light about 12 to 14 in above the canopy as the plant stretches. Plants are getting really bushy will prepare for a day 21 leaf strip to clear out the canopy and to allow for air flow while dropping humidity. Will also try to implement a second scrog for support.Currently The single seed Sent from khalifa for grow Contest is tallest pheno in the tent and healthiest looking that pheno will show on the top right in any of the disclosed pictures and videos.
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Controllo acqua ec 1670 ph 6 Questa settimana non Aggiungo acqua né nutrienti, solo controllo ec e ph tutti i giorni. La prossima settimana cambiamo acqua e mettiamo nutrienti nuovi.
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Well 8 week into flowering. STATISTIC says 8-10. But everything stat wise went out the window😳😳 now im strictly looking at crystals and hair with yellowing of leaves.. Im still waiting on my loupe to see crystals.. Smell is weak if any..
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@PapaNugs
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Super excited for this run. I'm always on the search for new quality genetics and fruity terps. This time I chose Elev8. I watched an interview with them and decided to try. They start all their genetics with high quality clone cuts. Pretty interesting and if you ask me that's how I'd do it if I was gonna to something like that. Water for 36 hours then in the solo cup. 80% filled with my mix and the top 20% is just coco/perlite. 5/6 popped up. We begin!
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Sometimes I just cut a few sheets, otherwise I don't do any training. The girl grows well and looks healthy 😉