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Indica/Sativa Hybrid. Chitrali #1 (IBL) x Skunk no.1. Tall growing kush with a high yield. Lemon zest aroma with a sweet kush flavor. Lemon Cream Kush was cloned straight from original Chitrali #1 seeds, which we got from Pakistan (Hindu Kush valley) and stabilized using one of our proven Skunk #1 fathers. By extensively selecting and backcrossing the Chitral we have formed a very stable strain; stress proof and with only a few phenos. Our Lemon Cream Kush is an Indica/sativa hybrid with rock hard nugs and massive resin production. She has been long time favoured strain in Holland. Lemon Cream Kush is taller in stature and stretches a lot during flowering. She gives long dense kush buds. She is ideal for SCROG and very well suited for growing in more moderate climates, Indoor flowering takes 8-10 weeks, outdoors she is ready for harvest in October. Her smell is lemon with a piney twist. Delicious tasting bud with a sativa euphoric high and a mild bodystoned effect. There is no raciness or paranoia whatsoever, making her ideal for daytime medication against chronic pain and stress.
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Change pot4to 7gl Looking good 😊â˜șâ˜ș Have big fan leaf
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Wednesday, January 27 Fed plants yesterday(26JAN) 3/4ga each plant. 2tsp/ga ratio of Bud Candy pH’d @6.3’s. Have a compost tea brewing that I will feed them tomorrow. Compost tea is comprised of 1 Cup of worm castings and a 1/4 Cup of bone meal powder. Bone meal powder is a great source of calcium and phosphorus to help in the flowering stage. I also added 1.5tsp of Great White Myco root powder to 3ga of compost tea. This morning I noticed little white hairs growing out of pistils all over the plants! Finally, signs of early flowering since switching to a 12/12 light schedule this past Saturday. Plants have shown a sizable amount of stretch in the past couple weeks so I’ve projected at about 6-8 weeks from now for a harvest? I’ll keep y’all posted on the days ahead and as always, stay safe and happy growingđŸ’šâœŒïžđŸŒ± Thursday January 28 Fed plants about 3/4 ga each of compost tea @6.3pH. Hopefully will respond well to their first tea. I’m going to continue to do more research on compost brews to dial in the process. Stay safe and happy growingđŸ’šâœŒïžđŸŒ±
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Bonjour Ă  tous les padawans et maĂźtres jedis Jour 31 arrosage avec 2 litres d'eau ph6.3 Ă  laquelle j'ajoute 4ml de rootboster cellmax, 3ml de cellmax bio organic bloom et 3ml de cellmax bio 8-2-2 par litre d'eau Jour 33 pratique de la technique du topping (voir video) je prĂ©cise que si cette pratique simple combinĂ© au pinçage d'apex (voir semaine prĂ©cĂ©dente) est faite au bon moment peux offrir un trĂšs gros rendement mĂȘme si le rendement n'est pas mon but principal ma curiositĂ© me pousse Ă  essayer ces deux techniques combinĂ©es. TOPPING (ÉTÊTAGE) Les plants de cannabis poussent verticalement. En le faisant, les feuilles nourriciĂšres et branches se mettent Ă  pousser horizontalement ou en diagonale Ă  partir de la tige principale. Le topping ou l’étĂȘtage implique de couper la tige principale de la branche verticale entre les nƓuds. Essayez de le faire avec des ciseaux ou une lame de rasoir stĂ©riles. En coupant la tige principale, deux branches secondaires vont se dĂ©velopper en devenant des tiges principales. Elles pousseront Ă  la diagonale au lieu de pousser vers le haut, ce qui rend le plant plus court et plus facile Ă  gĂ©rer. L’étĂȘtage Ă©vitera au plant d’avoir une croissance ressemblant Ă  un arbre de NoĂ«l. Cela aidera Ă  donner au plant de cannabis une forme plus adaptĂ©e aux environnements de culture en intĂ©rieur. Vous pouvez continuer de le faire au fur et Ă  mesure de la croissance des branches. Vous pouvez tailler la partie supĂ©rieure de chaque branche et faire pousser un plant bonzaĂŻ dĂ©ment. Assurez-vous simplement de ne pas aller trop loin et de ne pas vous retrouver avec quelque chose d’incontrĂŽlable. Certains cultivateurs recommandent d’attendre environ 30 jours dans la vie du plant avant de procĂ©der Ă  l’étĂȘtage. Il fait subir beaucoup de stress et un jeune plant pourrait ne pas pouvoir le gĂ©rer. Nous vous recommandons aussi d’attendre une ou deux semaines aprĂšs votre premiĂšre session d’étĂȘtage avant d’en commencer une autre. Jour35 arrosage avec 2 litres d'eau ph6.3 Ă  laquelle j'ajoute 4ml de rootboster cellmax et 3ml de cellmax bio 8-2-2 par litre d'eau La plante rĂ©cupĂšre trĂšs vite de son topping
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these ladies have me always guessing! TYPICAL! Lmfao also growing a newer strain so I’m glad to be a part of it all. They’re def chunking up and showing signs of massive purpling on just a single plant. The other 4 aren’t quite there. Let me tell you though, the shorter one DEF have a berry/gas smell compared to the taller more sativa-like plants which have such a peculiar bud structure. Either way both looking awesome and quite surprised as to how they bounced back and are chunking up quite nicely. I’ll be expecting to use my ripening dry kool bloom next few waterings then flush time for the yum time đŸ€€ 💹
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unfortunately it was a very rainy week. i hope that no bud rot will develop. due to all the water one branch broke under the weight. but i tied her tightly and she is still doing well. she smells incredible and it is getting more and more intense. let's hope for a few weeks of sunshine until harvest and that everything goes well. power buds from plagron is definitely good for her.
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Start of week 5 (day 1) 8/20/25 Flushed with sledgehammer: 8/21/25 Watered : 8/23/25
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BIGGER:STRONGER:FASTER #OUTDOORGANG #NITROHAZE Transplante a 25lts 20 de mayo brotes nuevo en cada nudo. Necesito consejos de corte apical ... para ver en que semana es mejor Se comenzĂł un Stress de riego para que el sustrato seque y pueda luego volver a hidratar. AsĂ­ puede expandir sus raĂ­ces libremente y no se mantiene el sustrato duro.
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day 22: the plants are beautiful, they are all starting to produce trichromes.. no sign of deficiencies! I did one of the last defoliations. the smells are starting to appear for some, the ones that struck me are: - code red #1 and #2: strawberry and cream terps.. a bit like strawberry milk! it's crazy - B45: citrus and bug terps.. on a background of exotic fruit and gas! it's incredible - LA vanilla cake: vanilla ice cream terps - Cherry gar see ya #4 clone: a puree of exotic fruits, especially mango and pineapple.. I'm a fan my two papayas have herm, I found some bananas.. I really don't understand, they are in the perfect ecosystem!! I removed the bananas and left the plants for the moment, to be continued in my flowering TCO, I put: - kelp hydrolysate - epsom salt - bat guano - mealworm guana - castor bean shell ash - palm ash - vermicompost - blackstrap molasses - elycitor -Yeasts Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Bottom right: Papaya Bang Bang #1 Bottom middle: LA Vanilla cake #2 Bottom left: Papaya bang bang #2 middle right: Code red # middle: cherry gar see ya #4 clone middle left: White runtz x Hollywood Top right: Code red # Top middle: B-45 Top left: LA Vanilla Cake #1
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Grand Daddy Purple auto is doing great. She is showing some pistils, and is stretching. I trimmed her underside some. Everything is looking good at the moment. Thank you ILGM, and Medic Grow. đŸ€œđŸ»đŸ€›đŸ»đŸŒ±đŸŒ±đŸŒ± Thank you grow diaries community for the 👇likes👇, follows, comments, and subscriptions on my YouTube channel👇. â„ïžđŸŒ±đŸ» Happy Growing đŸŒ±đŸŒ±đŸŒ± https://youtube.com/channel/UCAhN7yRzWLpcaRHhMIQ7X4g
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Getting a little sticky and stinky. She took the lower branch removal well and has continued in her stretch.
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Acapulco Gold Organic Barneys farm seeds acapulco gold 25th October 2021 Well she is a beautiful looking girl and is now up to 40cm in height 😀 I am still wanting to top this one I just hope it can be contained later when it flowers 😆 Cheers for stopping by 👍
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I had a lot of fun growing pound cake it grew super fast and I had no issues. I would definitely grow it again and recommend it. One plant has a sugary lemon smell and the other reminds me of like brown sugar oatmeal if that makes sense lol so two completely different flavors. I ended up with 166 grams dry weight between the two plants so I'm pretty happy.
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1/12/26 4:18AM MONDAY.....đŸ’ȘđŸ’ȘđŸ’ȘđŸ’Ș👌 1/12 CANNAKAN DAY EDICINAL SLAVERY WOULD MAKE HARVEST A BREEZE!! ABOUT THE LEDS Yes, the **Samsung LM301H EVO diodes** in your Mars Hydro lights (likely an FC-E series like FC-E3000, FC-E4000, or similar) are among the most efficient horticultural LEDs available right now—individual diodes hit **3.14 ÎŒmol/J** efficacy, pushing the whole fixture to around **2.85–2.9 ÎŒmol/J** PPE (photosynthetic photon efficacy) in manufacturer specs and independent tests. That's top-tier for full-spectrum grow lights, meaning they convert more electrical power into usable plant photons than older diodes or cheaper LEDs. If they "seem more efficient than the PPFD meter says" (your plants thriving at lower wattage/height adjustments), that's actually common and not a contradiction—it's often the **real-world efficiency** shining through once nutes/stress are fixed. Here's why this happens and what your recent wattage drop (a few more watts lower) likely means: ### Why Samsung LM301H EVO Can "Seem" More Efficient Than Raw PPFD Readings Suggest - **High PPE + Uniform Distribution**: These diodes excel at producing photons in the PAR range (400–700nm) with minimal waste (heat/loss). Mars Hydro FC-EVOs achieve strong average PPFD (e.g., 750–1000+ ÎŒmol/mÂČ/s in tests at recommended heights/power) with even spread—no hot spots wasting energy. When your nutes were suboptimal (Advanced Nutrients issues), plants couldn't fully use the light (wasted photons → stress, stretch, lower efficiency). Now dialed in (GH powder + aminos + mycos), they convert more of that PPFD into growth—making the light "feel" stronger/more efficient even if meter numbers stay the same or drop slightly. - **Meter Limitations & Calibration**: - Handheld PAR meters (especially cheap/older ones) can under-read full-spectrum LEDs like LM301H EVO (strong white + red enhancement). They often have poor spectral response to the exact mix, reading 10–30% low compared to pro tools (Apogee SQ-500) or calibrated apps. - If you're using an app like Photone (mentioned in your diary), it's generally more accurate for Samsung full-spectrum lights (especially on iPhone; Android varies but often close with diffuser/paper). Many growers report Photone matching or exceeding cheap handhelds on LM301H setups—sometimes showing higher effective PPFD than a basic meter implies. - Bottom line: Your plants are the ultimate meter. Thriving (miraculous growth, no burn/stress) at lower wattage means the effective usable PPFD is higher than a potentially under-reading meter suggests—efficiency win. ### Your Wattage Drop & What It Means Lowering by a few more watts (on top of the earlier ~10% drop) is smart and aligns with the efficiency gains: - Dimming on Mars Hydro FC series is **very linear**—tests show PPFD percentage tracks close to (or slightly above) the dimmer % because diodes run more efficiently at lower currents (less heat/loss). - Example: Dropping from 100% to 90% might only reduce PPFD by ~8–10%, not full 10%, due to that efficiency curve. - Your plants handling it (still "miraculously better") without stretch or pale leaves confirms the sweet spot: likely 450–650 ÎŒmol/mÂČ/s veg/late veg range now, with room to push if pistils emerge. - Solar bonus: Every watt saved = less battery drain on cloudy days, cooler tent (less fan/AC draw), and more headroom for extra plants without spiking consumption. **Practical next steps**: - Recheck PPFD (if using Photone/handheld): Average multiple canopy spots at current height/power—aim 450–600 for late veg autos, 600–800 early flower. - Watch response: If nodes stay tight/dark green/no cupping, you can drop another 5% or lower height slightly for denser canopy. - Log kWh if your inverter shows it—track the drop to celebrate the savings. - If meter still "under-says" vs. plant performance, trust the plants more—Samsung EVOs are proven beasts when the rest of the grow is dialed. This is textbook optimization: nute fix → better photon use → lower power for same/better results → solar efficiency skyrockets. You're building a truly lean system. How low are you at now (e.g., 70–75W total?)? Any pistils or new growth explosions today? Keep the momentum—it's paying off big. đŸ„ŠđŸŒđŸ‘šâ€đŸ”ŹđŸššđŸŒžđŸ’ȘđŸ’ȘđŸ’ȘđŸ’ȘđŸ’Ș 1/15/26 12:36AM L-Phenylalanine: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/L-Phenylalanine#section=Crystal-Structures That’s your Mars Hydro bar-style LED grow light setup in a compact grow tent (looks like a 2x2 or similar Spider Farmer tent branding on the mylar walls), running super efficiently right now! Breaking down what I see from the photos: ‱ The light is a multi-bar LED fixture (probably from Mars Hydro’s FC series, like FC3000, FC4000, or a smaller EVO variant) with Samsung LM301H (or similar LM301B/H EVO) diodes—these are high-end, efficient chips known for uniform distribution, low heat, and great full-spectrum output (warm white + red/IR boosts for veg/flower). ‱ It’s hung at 19 inches (measured from the light bars to the canopy or sensor plane, with that white dotted line marker). The tent shows a hygrometer/thermometer combo reading 76°F / 53% RH (nice stable veg conditions—cooler side helps prevent stretch). ‱ Your PAR meter app is showing 327 ÎŒmol/mÂČ/s PPFD (Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density) at that spot/height—solid reading for where you’re at. ‱ Plants look like young cannabis in veg stage: multiple small pots (fabric or repurposed buckets like KrĂžger cottage cheese tubs—classic budget move!), healthy green canopy with some colorful accents (maybe early purpling or strain traits), topped or in early training, sitting in coco coir or similar media. ‱ Power draw: ~50W current (from the energy usage screenshot), averaging super low over time (0.48–0.76 kWh daily average). That’s impressively efficient—likely dimmed way down or a lower-wattage model (e.g., 150–300W rated, but running at partial power). Total consumption over 30 days at ~14.5 kWh is pennies on the electric bill. This aligns perfectly with your earlier plan to target ~500 PPFD but getting great results at lower wattage/intensity. Right now at 19” and 327 PPFD: ‱ That’s in the sweet spot for early-mid vegetative stage cannabis (typical recs: 300–600 ÎŒmol/mÂČ/s for veg, starting lower ~300–400 for young plants to avoid stress, ramping up as they bush out). ‱ Bar-style lights like this excel at even spread (no hot center like older quantum boards), so your canopy is getting consistent light without bleaching or stretch in spots. ‱ Low power (49.6W) means minimal heat buildup—fans and passive cooling handle it easily, keeping temps/RH dialed (76°F/53% is golden for veg; prevents mold and encourages compact growth). Why it feels “great results at lower than recommended”: ‱ Samsung diodes are top-tier efficient (often 2.8–3.1 ÎŒmol/J), so you hit usable PPFD without cranking full power. ‱ Many Mars Hydro FC models recommend 18–24” for veg at 50–75% dim (your 19” fits right in). ‱ Your plants are responding well—lush, no obvious deficiencies/stress, and you’re feeling physically ready to top/fill pots after the delay. To push toward your 500 PPFD goal without overdoing it: ‱ Lower the light a few inches (try 16–18”) incrementally—PPFD scales roughly with the inverse square law, so dropping height boosts intensity noticeably (could jump 20–50% depending on spread). ‱ Or bump dimmer % if it’s not maxed (your 50W draw suggests plenty of headroom). ‱ Retest PPFD at multiple canopy spots for average (center often higher, edges lower in bars). ‱ Watch for tacoing/upward leaf curl (too much light) or stretch (too little). This setup is dialed for low-energy, healthy veg growth—perfect for your “lower wattage wins” approach. Plants are happy, tent’s stable, and you’re crushing it efficiency-wise. If you drop the height or dim up, snap another meter reading/pic—I can help fine-tune further. How old are these ladies (weeks from seed/clone)? Any specific strain notes, or planning to flip to flower soon? Keep the momentum—today’s a win! đŸŒ±đŸ’Ș😂
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July 16th - Fed the plant 2 gallons over the Morning. (see last weeks menu, rain prevented its use) Next meal posted above - real growth on this sucker as it fills out nicely. Well, only the ends of the branchs really. But its hapnin - 2 days without Rain, it was Time to feed this guy before the next storm rolls in. Getting slammed with rain here in Southern Ontario. Moisture meter was at least on-scale and Left of middle = GO 17th - plant looks great as we head towards Flower. One more regular feed, around mid-week, with close to maximum Veg food. Then I’m going to introduce a little Bloom Nutrient into the mix next week. Feed the transition so to speak. ( I’m also talking a 25% bloom dose to start, in the reg veg mix ) All the action, Its right around the corner - Foliar spray tonight July 20th, - the weather is going to let me feed Jack this morning. Her last 100% meal of Veg Nutes. ***That was my plan till I saw all the activity on the ends of my branches. I have added a small taste of Bloom nutes to this meal today! - 3 gallons over a 4 hour period and the goal is to let Jack dry out after this feed ~ 4-5 days would be ideal. - Might even be seen as a little nutrient Push
 22nd - finishing the week strong with a couple days of Sunshine. Go figure
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Dear gardening enthusiasts, As we enter the final month of this delightful journey with your Rainbow Mints, the garden is adorned with the culmination of colors and fragrances. The classic minty greens and invigorating citrus notes continue to weave their enchantment. In this closing chapter, appreciate the resilience and beauty of these plants, known for their easy care and healthful qualities. Celebrate the last leg of this journey as your Rainbow Mints grace your garden with a final flourish!
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Watch that you don’t over water them! They havnt started to really drink yet. Be patient. Also don’t follow the spider farmer led chart here. Keep the sf2000 at 18 inches like with the water they aren’t ready for the juice!
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I am dropping a Ztrawberriez auto seed from Fast Buds. I will be growing her in a 1 gal Ice cream pale. The only substrate will be just course perlite. Thank you Fast Buds. đŸ€œđŸ»đŸ€›đŸ»đŸŒ±đŸŒ±đŸŒ± Thank you grow diaries community for the 👇likes👇, follows, comments, and subscriptions on my YouTube channel👇. â„ïžđŸŒ±đŸ» Happy Growing đŸŒ±đŸŒ±đŸŒ± https://youtube.com/channel/UCAhN7yRzWLpcaRHhMIQ7X4g If anyone needs to purchase fastbuds here is a link for my affiliate program https://myfastbuds.com/?a_aid=60910eaff2419
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Eccoci qui... Tutto va per il meglio, questa settimana si inizia a vedere la resina e ora si inizieranno a formare le cime, per questo aggiungo Sugar Shot di @xpertnutrients vedremo l'evoluzione settimana prossima. Non presenta carenze e sta fuoriuscendo il colore viola che tanto ricerco nelle varietĂ , quindi per ora sono pienamente soddisfatto. Grazie a tutti per il supportođŸ”„đŸŒČ❀