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3/20/2023 - Day 22 Flower: So far the plants look like they handled the big defoliation just fine. Nice and healthy and they are all preying. Seeing the first signs of some tricomes. 3/22/2023 - Day 24 Flower: watered 4 gallons of water at at a 6.6 ph mixed with Jay Plantspeaker Quillaja as a wetting agent, Rootwise Enzyme Elixer, and Bio-Phos, BuildASoil Big 6, BuildABloom, Coconut Powder, Pure Protein Dry, Fermented Comfrey and Fermented Peach. Not much to report. Plan to keep the plants on 12/12 for one more week, then drop to 11 hours on and 13 hours off for the final weeks of flower. 3/26/2023: watered 4 gallons mixed with ThermX-70, BuildABloom, Rootwise Bio-Catalyst, coconut powder, and Yah-Whey Thrive. Went lighter on the nutrients today. Figured I've gone heavy enough for a while, so a lighter feeding couldn't hurt. Overall, the frost is coming on and the flowers are starting to add some weight. Other than the leaf curl issue from a couple weeks ago, everything else continues to go smoothly.
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Transplanted and separated into a 4x8 and 5x5 started to get deficiencies I think either cal or mag maybe even a little of both I flushed the soil in case ph was off in the soil then a couple had nitrogen deficiency so I gave them a tea last night will see how they look tonight when I’m off work once they are healthy I’ll flip to flower
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8-26 I am at 57 days today...I took 5 clones off my bubble bomb fem two days ago...i they are in a one gallon cloner with plain water I phd down to 6.2 and seem to be doing alright so far...im not sure about were I made my cuts on the mother plant...im pretty new to this and there seems to be different methods for cloning...as I took my braches off I put them in a glass of water...then I placed each one underwater in a pyrex dish while I made all my cuts...I did a quick dip using clonex rooting gel and took a qtip hit all the spots I trimmed off leaves that would be on the business end of my cloner...my theory is that's more spots for roots to start...I didn't take pics while I was doing it because I nervous and wanted to be as practical as possible...I will post more pics and updates through out the week for those following along 8-29 60 days today...I realized that my ph meter was outta wack and had to recalibrate it...do not know how long it was like that...buds are swelling and my heights are as follows THC BOMB AUTO 22.5 inches still BERRY BOMB AUTO 29 inches and BUBBLE BOMB FEM is 21 inches and just starting to show sex...I moved her outside yesterday and she seems to be loving her new home...taking clones off of her never slowed her down that I could notice and seems to have helped her if anything...clones are still looking the same as when they were taken they are still just as green and still have no roots yet...I would like to also touch on the subject of smell...the BBA does FOR SURE have that berry aroma but at this stage I have to move it away from the THC BOMB AUTO to even notice ...I have been trying to find the right words to describe the TBA and if I had to pick just ONE I would go with...VICIOUS...eye watering at times...I know I may not get the greatest yield this round but potency and quality are fine by me...any help in those regards is much appreciated...I would also like to add that as far as I can tell BOMB Seeds not only know there genetics but there descriptions, information, and facts stated on their website seems to be VERY ACCURATE and TRUE...If your debating on Bomb Seeds give them a grow you will not be disappointed no matter what level of grower you are!!!! 8-30 61 days today...TBA is getting only water since yesterday...started a SCROG on my BUBBLE BOMB I took out doors...she loves the sun and was getting to tall for my space...I will be finishing my grid for my SCROG and keeping busy with things the next few days...I will post new updates when my next week starts...Happy Growing until then EVERYONE!!!!
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1 of the bubba kush & 2 of the gorilla zkittlez are a little behind but over all everything seems to be going good so far! Day 10 update transplanted all the ones in smaller pots to 5 gallon pots except 1 of the bubba Kush it still needs a few more days! Everything else seems to be going great!
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So here we are day 44 we transplanted into a 4 gallon and used Roots organic soil for the transplant... From this point on I'm going to simply water around the edges and get the roots to start feeding off of the organics and when it comes time for flower I will be using the Roots organic terp tea and some recharge to keep her organic for the rest of the run... Grow diaries is not letting me update new diaries so unfortunately this is the only one that is active right now I have four others that the site is not letting me post..smh .. thank you Weedseedsexpress for sponsoring this grow. Also did another round of topping today so we're up to 16 tops... hope all is doing well thanks for stopping by and happy growing ✌️😎
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1/12 4:14AM MONDAY!!!!!!!! CBG IS GOOD!1 LOWERD THE WATTAGE, EFFICIENCY IS GOOD. GREAT WHITE MYCO HAS INCREASED UPTAKE AND AND!!!! PHOTOSYNTHESIS EFFICIENCY ......FUCKING AWESOME 💪💪💪💪 1/12 4:47AM I asked GROK: are samsung leds on my mars hydro lights seem more efficient than the PPFD meter says, I lowered the lights again by a few watts? 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 μmol/J** efficacy, pushing the whole fixture to around **2.85–2.9 μmol/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+ μmol/m²/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 μmol/m²/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. 🥊🍌👨‍🔬🚨🌞 1/13/26 7:47AM BRUTAL WEEK FOR THE MOP AND BUCKET GUYS AT MUDRUROS COMPOUND 1/13, 11:22 AM banana purple punch auto RF three is doing really great. I haven’t really needed to do anything. I decided not to top. I didn’t want to do anything except light stress training. I think she’s gonna turn out just great. Her stock is one of the thickest. She’s just perfect.😍😍😍
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Plant are growing well, I've decided to switch them into blooming so today it's their first day of bloom, I hope they will stretch because their are not very big
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Well here she is and she has been loving it in here for the last three weeks .. prior to that is was very up and down from a while because of heat and cold issues but I've moved the whole set up to a new location and the environmental issues have been solved with their new home I'm excited to start this next run and may run this lady again she smells so dam different ...
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Creciendo bastante bien Talvez yo no sé cómo hacer el lst pero está aguantando bastante bien está nena En un semana creció bastante!!! Estoy contento Me está aguantando Ok Sábado No sé si el lst ayuda al crecimiento pero siento que va a avanzando mucho... No tengo ni idea de que estoy haciendo ni estaba preparado para hacer amarres Ni tengo idea de cómo lo voy a hacer... Pero realmente quería experimentar ya que veo que todos lo hacen aún que me da miedo romper la planta o estresar la y tampoco se que cortar!!! 😔
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AUTO MOON ROCK / DIVINE SEEDS Week #8 OVERALL WEEK #3 FLOWER This week she looking good buds are taking shape and getting frosty no issues at all this week!! Stay Growing!! Thank you 😊 for stopping by and taking a look it's much appreciated!! Thank you DIVINE SEEDS!! AUTO MOON ROCK / DIVINE SEEDS
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25/12 se realizo fertirriego. 27/12 riego con agua. Se observa un crecimiento vigoroso tanto de parte aerea como radicular. Hoy se realizaran transplantes a masetas de 10L El dia 30 se regará con agua
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Day 10 Of 12-12, defoliated 75% of canopy will leave untouched until day 21 Flower. Running 1250 ppms of cropsalts, light dimmed to 75% @15-18” of canopy.
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Room continues to pump out growth. HEat and humidity were an issue this week, but was managed with multiple garden visits and some air diversion. Extremely impresed with all genetics in the garden and there has not been any growth issues to date. 5 weeks complete, another 5 more to smoke. Thanks for following. See GreenMachine's diaries to see how to really grow In House Genetics
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Fin del cultivo amigos. 98 gramos dejo está nena. Ahora a curar y a probar este hermoso fruto
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Solid nugs throughout. Smells great. Looks like a solid haul.