The Grow Awards 2026 🏆
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Week 8 of flower is in the books and this show is quickly coming to an end. I said last week we had about 7-10 days and I was spot on at the 10 day mark. I was only wrong about the order. The cheese is ready to chop before the rest and the gorilla cookies, cherry Bomb and lemon haze will follow in due course. The cheese is a beast and it’ll take a little time to get it all run through the bowl trimmer. At least the big one goes first. Her tallest colas have foxtailed like mar, despite the late supercrop. You can tell where the sweet spot for the light is at about 10” distance from the canopy. Any closer than that and the tails begin to show prominently. It’s a good example of just how close you can get to these fixtures with a little bit of prior experience. It’s been noted for the next run😎👍😎. The res. is on an h2o2 only flush for the remainder until the rest are ready to come down. Not a moment too soon either - the pollen chucking project has stalled out waiting for these girls to finish and now that we’ll have a little extra room, we can start running our cuts in the aerocloner🤟. Not long at all now folks. Thanks for tagging along through all this. Learned a bunch about this system and we’re back to hardware mode to make some serious improvements for the next run🤙😎. I love hardware mode😉. Background/Repetitive Nonsense The strain line up on this grow is look’n quite saucy 😈. We’ve got 2 FB strains this time around - Gorilla Cookies (seems we always have some GSC cross in the works). Mainly because the colours look stellar and remind me of a sugar breathe we did last year that was 🔥. The other FB is their original Cheese strain... because we already smoked all our cheese... and we really like our cheese...😉. Emerald triangle was kind enough to include a freebie of Lemon Haze. Wasn’t really big on the list but we haven’t done a haze strain to write home about yet so worth a go👍. The last is a Cherry auto from Bomb seeds that we’ve been trying to get to for months. Let’s just hope that she’s not a dud like the last bean. The new digs for this run are courtesy MarsHydro👊. Their 2x4 single grow tent, paired with a shiny new 240w QB courtesy ViparSpectra. These folks were kind enough to discuss a collaboration and as a result, here we are to test out the gear with an inaugural run of autos. Each week, we’ll try to expand on some of the benefits of each, as well as any limiting factors or considerations that need attention when pondering purchase. Already I can say that both are high quality products in terms of overall craftsmanship. MarsHydro 2x4 Grow Tent: Excellent construction in terms of durability. Reinforced stitching on the zippers and corners ensures zero tearing. Conveniently placed screen vents and intake/exhaust ports. The ceiling exhaust port only exists on the right side. Perfect for me but not great if you’re running exhaust from the top on the left side (left side wall port makes up for this however). The aluminum frame is rigid enough to support the weight of the lights and accessories. Once you have some weight in the tent, she’s go’n nowhere and you can assemble and break it down in record time if moving or stashing the grow op. Only limiting factors I’ve noticed is that temp. Control will be an issue for a tent. It just doesn’t have the same insulating ability as a wood cabinet or other permanent enclosed space. No worries, this is offset by a small desktop heater and keeps the environment exactly where desired. The other issue was a production problem - the ceiling vent was accidentally stitched into the corner seams on the assembly line. Again, no real issue - just pulled it out with no damage or fraying to the tent or port👍. Website link here: https://www.mars-hydro.com/grow-tent/buy-mars-hydro-grow-tent-24x48x70-2-x-4-cabinet-closet-grow-box-upgraded-diamond-1680d-mylar-for-sale ViparSpectra 240w Quantum Board: This thing is sleek and slick in terms of design. Closest comparable to it that I’ve seen would be spiderfarmers line of qbs. They feature the same top-o-the-line components and roughly similar spectrums. Where VS takes the advantage is in the convenience of the dimmer nob which is easily accessible and works great at 50% with no strobing👍. The heat sink is also larger which contributes to lower temps. That’s not a good thing in my case but beneficial for most folks. I can already say that this will be a great fixture through all stages of growth. Where I know this light will excel will be in the veg. Stage for sure. Dimming function gives seedlings a much better chance of success with the ability to use lower lighting levels early on and the coverage area on a 240w is great. The average grower will find this panel suitable and fitting to their needs in a 2x4 grow space although I’d suggest 2 units if going any larger than that. The total output in this space equates to about 30w/sq.ft. Which is a decent amount of coverage based on power vs. Growprint. Ideal for veg. Certainly but, in flower - I tend to run closer to 50-60w/sq.ft to achieve higher yields. Again, similar fixtures have performed admirably in the past and while this wouldn’t be considered an “entry-level” fixture, I’d recommend that any grower new to the game not skimp on lighting and start with one of these. The price points are a great value for quality LED tech. These days, so there’s little reason to even consider a lesser fixture👍. I have no detail on limiting factors for this light as yet but have heard that stock branded fixtures don’t necessarily incorporate enough red diodes. I’ve seen no issue myself but confess - I’m no lighting guru. Website link: https://www.viparspectra.com/collections/xs-series/products/xs-series-xs2000 ***8% discount when using code: “ItBudWhisper”*** Happy to have you along for the ride if you made it this far through my opening rant!!😎🤟😎🤟😎
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@SkyNso
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DESCRIPTION: I have: 2 DWC pots 25l, 2 MarsHydro led 150w and 100w 2 seeds wedding glue auto 1 grower cat 🐈 STRAIN INFO: WEDDING GLUE AUTO Indica: 60% Sativa: 40% Taste: Earthy, Sweet, Vanilla THC: Up to 26% CBD: < 1% LEGENDS: 📆 Day - 💬 Note -💧 PH - 💦 Ppm - 🍼🌡️ Water temperature -📏 Height - 🌡️ temperature - 🌗 Day/Night hours - 💡 TS1000 power 🍏 AN pH Perfect Connoisseur Grow A/B 🍎AN pH Perfect Connoisseur Bloom A/B 🍬AN Candy Bud 💊AN B-52 ⛱️AN Nirvana 🐟 AN Piranha 🥥 AH CalMag REPORT 📆 22.08.21 (Day 1) 💬 Just borned 💧 6.5 pH 💦 220 ppm 🌡️ 24с° 💧🌡️ 19с° 🌗 24/0 h 💡 20% ---fertilize---- 🐟 0.2 ml/l 💊 0.2 ml/l 🍏 0.0 ml/l 🍎 0.0 ml/l 🍬 0.0 ml/l ⛱️ 0.0 ml/l 🥥 0.0 ml/l 📆 23.08.21 (Day 2) 💬 Now it's just growing =) 💧 6.5 pH 💦 220 ppm 🌡️ 24с° 💧🌡️ 19с° 🌗 20/4 h 💡 20% ---fertilize---- 🐟 0.2 ml/l 💊 0.2 ml/l 🍏 0.0 ml/l 🍎 0.0 ml/l 🍬 0.0 ml/l ⛱️ 0.0 ml/l 🥥 0.0 ml/l 📆 24.08.21 - 29.08.21 (Day 3-8) 💧 6.4 pH 💦 440 ppm 🌡️ 24с° 💧🌡️ 19с° 🌗 20/4 h 💡 20% ---fertilize---- 🐟 1 ml/l 💊 1 ml/l 🍏 0.5 ml/l 🍎 0.5 ml/l 🍬 0.0 ml/l ⛱️ 0.0 ml/l 🥥 0.0 ml/l 📆 30.08.21 (Day 9) 💬 Add fan for "wind". Alisa show her root, Lisa is shy so far ) Raised fertilizer content and up to 50% power LED 💧 6.5 pH 💦 520 ppm 🌡️ 25с° 💧🌡️ 21с° 🌗 20/4 h 💡 50% ---fertilize---- 🐟 1 ml/l 💊 1 ml/l 🍏 1 ml/l 🍎 1 ml/l 🍬 0.0 ml/l ⛱️ 0.5 ml/l 🥥 0.0 ml/l 📆 31.08.21-0.3.09.21 (Day 10-13) 💬 TOPING all gilrs 💧 6.5 pH 💦 520 ppm 🌡️ 25с° 💧🌡️ 21с° 🌗 20/4 h 💡 50% ---fertilize---- 🐟 1 ml/l 💊 1 ml/l 🍏 1.5 ml/l 🍎 1.5 ml/l 🍬 0.0 ml/l ⛱️ 1 ml/l 🥥 0.0 ml/l ________________________________________________________________________ 📆 Day - 💬 Note -💧 PH - 💦 Ppm - 🍼🌡️ Water temperature -📏 Height - 🌡️ temperature - 🌗 Day/Night hours - 💡 TS1000 power 🍏 AN pH Perfect Connoisseur Grow A/B 🍎AN pH Perfect Connoisseur Bloom A/B 🍬AN Candy Bud 💊AN B-52 ⛱️AN Nirvana 🐟 AN Piranha 🥥 AH CalMag
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#1: Stamm beim umstellen leicht geknickt... Blumendraht zur Stabilisierung + Lollipopping #2: Wächst gut, sehr große Blätter + Lollipopping #3: Bonzai wächst mit wenig Licht sehr "spargelig" (lange Internodien)... also mehr Licht, aber weniger Photosynthese - Entlauben (halb)
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@DankBudz
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These girls growing fast! Anxious to c the end 😁💯
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I've pretty much been hands off this grow. Just letting the plants do what they want. I did a spray with insecticidal Soap which shocked some of the auto genetics. Had some leaf loss but they are bouncing back. I saw one tiny fly and wasnt worth the shock some of the susceptible plants had. Lesson learned. I havent done much more than fimmed, topped, and lsted very lightly. Testing out fimming on autos. So far the lst only autos started flowering around day 23 to 25. The fimmed autos have stayed in veg much longer and were way more resilient. They are just starting to flower or show pistil. One of the Double Grape is showing completely different pheno than the other double grape. So much that I thought it might need 12/12 to flower. However it started showing pistils a day ago. Double grape responded very well to Fim and so did the northern lights big bud auto and purple scoops. I had problems with a driver on a brand new fc3000 blowing up, mars hydro sent me a replacement driver. They then wanted to squabble about replacing the plastic piece that connects the driver to the light. Two weeks later they sent the part after I told them I had to buy an HLG cause I couldnt believe they wouldnt send me a plastic part. Then the HLG I was sent was the 65 version not the 100 but they sent me the correct light right away and my plants and the clones loveeeed the HLG 100 v2. So much so that I bought the 65 version they sent by mistake and they gave me $10 bucks off for my troubles. Even though I had to be persistent with Mars Hydro they did do me right and now both my LEDs are working. However I had a 4 by 8 of plants all stacked on one end under 150 watts for weeks trying to get this solved. I had multiple power and light issues with adding the new 4 by 8 tent that costs my plants I'm sure. I decided not to freak about it and let things go with the flow and not stress. Things will not be optimum but I learn each grow about my setup and this is my first grow in soil so learning curves. I'm feeding very small amounts of calmag and seaweed extract in each watering which is every two to three days with ro water. I started this week three when the plants showed shock from the spray. It seemed to help them recover. I'm using light warrior, ocean forest and living soil layered mix. I kept 1 king tut, 3 alien tech clones which are doing good nice and rooted directly in light warrior. Transplanted week three in 3 gal pots. Never cloned before so is a learning process.
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Great week again...work effort was like 3h whole week...only had to refill NS (+-20L every 2 days) Buds getting fatter every day...no brown pistrills yet so budgrowth is still in full effect PH was very stable again, 6.1-6.2 all week EC fell slighty before refilling NS I think EC 1.3 could be a bit too much for them...leaves are quite darkgreen and they start to get nuteburn on tips...but i'll leave it at 1.3 for the rest of the grow I decided that i won't exchange NS completely anymore...will leave it be till i replace it with pure water in 2 weeks (will be a 3 week cycle then) Roots look great + i put in 15g of TNT Bactorr, water temp is at 20-21° so no need to worry about rot till the end of the grow i think
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Buena cosecha, nos costo un poco mantener la alimentación ya que con 1.6 Ec pedían más , les subimos algo en las últimas semanas y dio resultado. El panel.es muy potente les mete mucha carga lumínica. Estas GELATO-K han ofrecido varios fenotipo con sabores muy dispares.. aún así todos bastante buenos. Ha sido un buen aprendizaje. Gracias a todos los que pasan a visitar mi perfil. En breves volvemos con más! Saludos
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Did some defoliation and lst this week. Spread out the branches a little better because they were too close together. I lollipopped them a couple days ago. Theyre growing very wide, bushy and fast. Budlets will form any day now. Giving her one last shot of sugar royal. Only one of them isnt getting it because she looked quite packed with nitrogen. Dont want the same like my last grow to happen this time. :)
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first day of the eighth week I think we are a bit late with the timing of fast buds but the scent is spectacular and the trichomes are more and more we hope that the flowers will also be dense and tasty
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@mojo1985
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Wie bei den anderen 3 sorten keine beanstandung... keine mutationen,stailder schöner wuchs... sehen wir was die kommenden wochen mit sich bringen. 🙏🙏🙏
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I wasn't sure how to properly flush with flawless finish my girls so I followed different ways. For the TOP I just watered with flawless finish until I had 20% run off. For the FIM I watered with flawless finish double amount than usual and after 12 hours ph'd water until having clear running offs.I think I'm going to cut them off in the middle of next week.Can't wait!
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- Humidity has been high in Berlin again but I managed to control it way better with the arrival of dehumidifier but still can not manage to bring it to lower 50%s. - VPD fluctuated this week between 1,0 and 1.55 kPa, averaging at 1,25 kPa. - Tent temperature fluctuated around 23 at night and 28 Celsius at day time, averaging at 26.3. Higher than last week… - Humidity did not fluctuate as it used to but still way higher than ideal range, averaging at 63.4. - This week, Medium Ph got back to normal of 6.3. I am now giving standard 6.4 Ph Water. - Both plants keep frosting day on day. - Stickiness and smell keep getting stronger. - So far, both seem to like their environment despite the high humidity and temperature.
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Purple Kush – man, just saying the name makes me think of cool vibes. This little seedling is gonna be a star someday. I can just picture it, all grown up with those gorgeous purple buds. I check on it every chance I get and it's looking strong and healthy so far. Can't wait to see how huge it gets!
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2 weeks since they went in the ground and have doubled in size. And wow, the 2 weeks they had. 2-2.5 inches of rain, 15 mph wind a few days and about 8 days of clouds. Check out the video from week 6 and this week to see the change. Or the pics of course.