The Grow Awards 2026 🏆 
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@DeepWaterGrower
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Hi guys, just a quick info for whoever read this diary:
I started this run with two plants but during Week 9 (57 days: 49 vegetative + 8 flowering) I had to remove the one on the right due slow growth (issue started after I topped her).
Enjoy the reading.
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Third run begins.
🍪🍦Cookies Gelato by RQS, my first time with photoperiods.
I created this diary at the end of January but due some problem with the new drip system (too ph oscillations), I decided to go back to my first love: the DWC.
This time, however, I decided to build my own DWC, taking into account the negative aspects that I find in the expensive DWC of various brands.
This tank has about 50 liters capacity and on the bottom I have inserted a metal tap that will help me with the solution changes.
The lid is made up of two parts, the upper one on which I made a hole in which I inserted a 2 liter planter full of expanded clay and the two root riot;
the front part of the lid is magnificent because it opens and allows me to do a quick check of PH and EC.
This time I'm going to count the days from the germination date. I'm going to VEG for about 40 days, then switch to 12/12 for about 70 days.
I plan on topping the plants during week 4, then defoliation + SCROG during week 5, switch 12/12 during week 6. Then lollipopping at the end of the stretch.
In this run I will use my new MARS HYDRO TS1000 2022 (already have one with 2021 MOSO driver), bought a few days ago to test the latest model with the proprietary Mars Hydro driver. I'm sure there will be further improvement in my performance 💪.
No sponsor for me yet, what I have is what I bought but I hope someone can help me to bring my crops to the next level. I'm planning to buy a new 90x90 tent and a nice 300/480 watt lamp would be very nice. Crossed fingers! 🤞
🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱GERMINATION STAGE🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱
- 20/2/23: seeds in a glass of demineralized water, 2 drops of rootbastic and 3 drops of hydrogen peroxide for 24 hours, then in root riot;
- 21/2/23: seeds under TS1000: 100 cm distance / 33% dimmer = 50 watt;
- 22/2/23: first Cookies Gelato sprouted;
- 23/2/23: second Cookies Gelato sprouted. - Got some gift from RQS, really appreciated.
I'll consider tomorrow as 1° day of veg for all 2 seedlings. I'll switch 'em to 12/12 after 40/45 days of veg.
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@TruTraTri
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By coincidence the video is perfectly timed. I didn’t plan for that, but I’m proud of the timing now😂
For my climate density and size were fine. Planted her a bit late. Withstood all weather conditions without shelter or special care, some mild pest infections. As it was a cutting I can't tell about original structure, but even the cutting looked like "from seed" with a nice christmas tree optic (with a little lst).
Big buds stay as they are, smaller are going to be pressed or bubbled.
~7-10d drying
~1 month curing
- update.
Update for end of contest, some dry picture + 7 of x days curing.
Already very sweet and fruity. (Nicer) Smellier than my other outdoors.
30g very fine buds and don't know how much trim + popcorn. Anyway .. harsh conditions + survivor + no mold. Most important properties for my outdoor location. 👌💪
Let it grow!😁
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@Sunstonedgrows
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Going onto week 2 of flower! These were taken dec28, so day 8 of flower. So far looking fine though a bit dehydrated. This one definitely is water hungry now and needs to be watered every other day now. We'll see how she comes along into the next few weeks.
D6 of this week (d13 of flower), and we can start to see flowers coming in a teensy bit. We are still watering every 2 -3 days. On D7 we did a slightly premature feed of the flower girl fertilizer.
Cheers
-Dj Sunstone
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@JieGrow
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Buds are getting heavy 🤪 maybe a bit to heavy, harvest week next Friday 👌😁 starting to see a lot of amaber on these girls.... starting to foxtail alittle don’t know if it’s in the jeans or something I’ve Done other than that everything is A ok I’m on my way to an a good harvest ❤️
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@bioaccessory
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Hello colleagues!
I have reached the end of the cycle, everything is going well. I like the obvious difference in the plant phenotypes, it is interesting to fully reveal each strain.
Next week - watering with clean water, and we will be approaching the harvest.
Thank you for stopping by, and be healthy! 🙏
To be continued... 😶
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@420Somewhere
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2nd time growing this strain. Was the best of the bunch last harvest under a cheap 300W LED drawing ~100W from the wall yet still gave me over 4oz
Hoping under this brand new Spider Farmer SF-4000 I'll get much more.
Just fed plain water in week 1.
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@Siriuz
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Alright guys so here's to last week
My first time doing sweet seeds
And I must say it was really awesome
Yo, I ran my first Cream Mandarine XL from sweet seed and at the very beginning thought she was going to die, she was sad and having it rough but with lots of caring she came back to life and even better, this is also one of the longest autos and the tallest I've had with many colas, Im still learning so I should probably train them better in the long run once I get to run another one, well if you look into my profile at my grow diary I'm running gorilla XL right now and I'm training her little by little, more precisely I'm making sure she's getting plenty of light so we don't waste any single spot of energy once she's got to bloom!!
But hey we keep talking bout cream Mandarine XL and it's sad to say goodbye but it's also her time, she's got to the point of no return and we've got to take her out
Thanks a lot for everything pretty girl
You rock and I love sweet seeds
Thanks a lot for those good good smokes
Sweet smokes to all of you running them genetics also thanks a lot to the whole community who supported me in the whole process I do appreciate it
Also thanks again sweet seeds Apollo for your support letting me run your genetics and given the opportunity to show the world my farming level
Hopefully with the great people around I will become better :')
Alright now time to harvest this girl
Peace and love brothers
If you got any questions just shoot
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@Aleks555
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🦍 42Fast Buds - Gorilla Cookies Auto 🦍
Our Gorilla Cookies Auto from 42Fast Buds is 48 days old, and it’s looking stronger than ever! 🌿 The buds are already forming beautifully, and the plant is filling the grow space with its robust structure and powerful aroma. 💥
With the help of Xpert Nutrients, everything is moving smoothly, just as we expected. The combination of excellent genetics and top-quality nutrition is pushing this beauty to her full potential. Every day, the buds become denser, and we can already see the sticky resin beginning to form. ✨
We can’t wait to see how she develops in the coming weeks — stay tuned for more updates!
#GorillaCookiesAuto #42FastBuds #XpertNutrients #GrowDiaries #CannabisCommunity #CannabisCultivation #IndoorGrow"
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@PEAKYPLANTERS
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HOLY GOD ..... WHAT MUSIC! BOYS !
MY FRIENDS ARE STRETCHING AND GAINING WEIGHT !!!
VAMOS!
LET'S GO TO GET THE PRIZES IN THE RANKING AND BREAK THE PODIUM!
HAPPY AND ABUNDANT HARVESTS FOR EVERYONE
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@Only4passion
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Beginning of week 10 !!
it’s almost done I’m really happy she’s great looking plant and again smells amazing 🤩 next step I’m going to place this lady in the dark for 2 days before harvest 👌
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@matzouf
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~~14/09
Couldnt help myself to try some LST even though it might not be benificial to this plant. Increased the fish mix to 1ml/L, got a spider mite invasion on going. Currently treating with potassic soap and neem oil.
Beside that the plants looks healthy to me.
~~16/09
Some stylish rain cover for the rain to come (finally after almost 3 months!)
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@Growers4life
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Steady healthy growth ive found no spidermites so far. Very chrystaline very beautiful. Very good recovery from spidermite damage so far.very exited to see how this goes. Red diesel smells very sweet and fruity other ones smell very strong but more earthy.
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@kizdog
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HARVEST
CHOPPED 17TH SEPT - DAY 127 FROM SEED
DRIED FOR 10 DAYS
PLANT 1 - 127g (4.5oz)
PLANT 2 - 151g (5.4oz)
TOTAL 278g (10 oz)
Sorry for the late post! Harvesting has been the main priority. Everything is done now though! These 2 plants ended up verrrrry different. One smells sweet and gassy and fresh, and the other smells extremely savoury, almost like chicken ramen. Trimming only took a couple days, and I’m really happy with the result! The smoking experience is very pleasant. The nugs are sooooo sticky that I need to prepare my roaches and papers before I touch the flower otherwise my fingers will be too sticky. An amazing dilemma!
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@Chucky324
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Hello. This is the end of veg and the first week of flowering, starting tonight.
Man what a cold spring around here. We had a week of over 21* c through the day.
But the last couple of weeks have been cold, barely getting over 13* c through the day.
I didn't open the tent till noon because it was raining here.
So, these plant will be going into flowering tonight. I'll be lowering my bamboo type of net later this week that will hold up the big BlackMoon buds.
Got 2 males to work with this year. Panty Punch and Pinoal Kush (my own cross)
These males should make some good seeds this year, they are "FREE" if you want to do a diary on them.
I use a 3 dollar international stamp and a Christmas card to get them to you, I just want a diary done in return.
The plants inside will be put into flowering a week after the ones in the greenhouse.
I know it will take me a week to harvest the ones in the greenhouse.
The plants in the greenhouse all got a big drink of rainwater last night and all had their first overflow into the reservoir.
I'll be mixing up some flowering nutrient for the next watering.
Well, that is the end of the FFFB comic book. Hope you enjoyed it. He's one of my favorite artist.
I'll find something else weird to show you next week and for the rest of the diary.
Ok. Be Great.
Chuck.
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@Salokin
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Hello Growmies,
Week 14 in the flowering stage has delivered a welcome burst of growth for our Epic Buzz, affirming the effectiveness of the PK 13/14 addition. The buds have responded with an enthusiastic swell, stretching out in a display of potential that indicates the timing for the flower stretch was spot on.
Despite the joy of an aromatic tent, there's been a slight hiccup with the filtration system. The intensity of the scent has outpaced the capabilities of my new Secret Jardin Carbon Filter, which hasn't lived up to the longevity of previous ones. Thankfully, with a spare filter added to the exhaust, we've managed to neutralize the odorous evidence of our thriving plant.
The physical support of the plant became a necessary focus as the back main colas, heavy with dense buds, started to tip the balance. Resourcefulness came into play with some ties to the ceiling, ensuring stability for continued upward growth without any risk of toppling.
The latest pictures showcase a remarkable transition. The colas stand tall, heavily frosted with trichomes, while the buds have fattened to an impressive size, hinting at a satisfying harvest to come. The leaves, a few with the yellowing edges of hard work and past stress, don't detract from the overall vibrancy of the plant. These older leaves will naturally give way as the plant dedicates itself to the buds, a process we're now observing.
Beneath the surface, the roots tell a story of health and eagerness, their robust structure pulling in the nutrients that fuel the flowers above. The buds themselves, each a potential powerhouse of flavor and effect, are a testament to the care and attention invested over these weeks.
Moving forward, the structural reinforcement will hopefully allow the plant to focus all her energy on the final maturation of her buds. The expectation of harvesting these dense, resin-packed colas is building with each passing day.
Stay tuned for the upcoming updates, Growmies, as we navigate the final stages of flowering and look forward to reaping the rewards of our labor.
Stay Lifted, Salokin.
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@Luke_Lee
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-15.08.2024
The light intensity has been reduced so that the ppfd value is below 1000.
The soil still felt moist, the plants were not watered.
Yellow leaf tips are still there, even turning white.
Continue to observe, do not fertilize and research.
-16.08.2024
Did nothing
-17.08.2024
Visual Control
Soil was dry, Both plants get watered with 500ml water per plant (no nutriens)
-18.08.2024 - 20.08.2024
Did nothing, just Visual Control
-21.08.2024
Soil was dry, Both plants got 1Liter Water per Plant.
(1ml BioGrow, 2ml BioBloom, 2ml TopMax - 1L Water)
