The Grow Awards 2026 🏆 
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@Salokin
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Hey Growmies!
I'm buzzing with excitement to share my latest project: two top-notch grow environments. Each tent is a lush green oasis, accommodating 9 plants, all conveniently set on plant rollers. We're employing a smart mix of Scrog (Screen of Green) and Sog (Sea of Green) techniques here. Imagine this: each plant enjoys its individual Scr.o.G., connected right to its air-pot, allowing for effortless mobility and care within the tent. Sounds cool, doesn’t it?
Positioned in a cooler room, I've strategically installed a Solea infrared heater, seamlessly controlled by an Inkbird ITC-308 temperature controller, to maintain a cozy climate. For ideal humidity, each tent is equipped with a Spider Farmer Cool Mist humidifier. Originally, I aimed to have identical setups in both tents, but as all cultivators know, adaptation is key. I ran into an automation snag with the UR45 lights due to their single plug and UV/IR switches. This meant I couldn't run IR in the mornings and evenings and UV during the day without manual intervention. Thus, in Tent 1, I’ve opted for two UR45 lights: one always on IR and the other on UV, each managed by a Meross smart plug.
The Mars Hydro app is at the helm of the light and in-line fan controls, although it's got its limitations. The ITC-308 oversees the infrared heater, and the humidifier self-regulates. Overall, I'm loving the setup, yet I'm already contemplating an upgrade to a single grow controller for all devices in the future.
This grow season is extra special as I’m collaborating with Anesia Seeds and Ganja Farmer Seeds. They've sponsored some amazing strains for this venture. In Tent #1, I'm growing ‘Epic Buzz’, ‘Red Banana Pudding’, and ‘Pink Matcha Slush’ from Anesia Seeds, starting with three seeds of each. Tent #2 will feature ‘Caramel’, ‘GMO’, and ‘Bruce Banner x White Russian’ from Ganja Farmer Seeds, also with three plants each. I will meticulously document their growth journeys in individual grow diaries. Dive into each strain's story through these links:
1. Anesia Seeds - Epic Buzz (https://growdiaries.com/diaries/189991-anesia-seeds-epic-buzz-grow-journal-by-salokin)
2. Anesia Seeds - Red Banana Pudding (https://growdiaries.com/diaries/189995-anesia-seeds-red-banana-pudding-grow-journal-by-salokin)
3. Anesia Seeds - Pink Matcha Slush (https://growdiaries.com/diaries/189993-anesia-seeds-pink-matcha-slush-grow-journal-by-salokin)
4. Ganja Farmer Seeds - Caramel (https://growdiaries.com/diaries/190093-ganja-farmer-seeds-caramel-grow-journal-by-salokin)
5. Ganja Farmer Seeds - GMO (https://growdiaries.com/diaries/190089-ganja-farmer-seeds-gmo-grow-journal-by-salokin)
6. Ganja Farmer Seeds - Bruce Banner x White Russian (https://growdiaries.com/diaries/190091-ganja-farmer-seeds-bruce-banner-x-white-russian-grow-journal-by-salokin)
For the enthusiasts interested in the details or seeking setup inspiration, here's a detailed equipment list for each tent:
Equipment List for Tent 1:
- Mars Hydro 120x120x200cm Grow Tent Dark Room
- Mars Hydro Smart FC 4800 Samsung LED Grow Light – 480W
- 2 x Mars Hydro UR45 IR & UV LED Grow Lights
- Mars Hydro iFresh 6-Inch Smart Inline Duct Fan
- Spider Farmer 6L Cool Mist Humidifier for Plants
- Solea Infrared Heater 500W
- Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temp-Controller
- 3 x Meross Smart Plugs (for power consumption tracking and UV/IR light timing)
- 9 x 12.5L Airpots
- 9 x 30cm Plant Rollers
- 9 x 36cm Plant Saucers
Equipment List for Tent 2:
- Mars Hydro 120x120x200cm Grow Tent Dark Room
- Mars Hydro Smart FC 4800 Samsung LED Grow Light – 480W
- Mars Hydro iFresh 6-Inch Smart Inline Duct Fan
- Spider Farmer 6L Cool Mist Humidifier for Plants
- Solea Infrared Heater 500W
- Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temp-Controller
- 1 x Meross Smart Plug with Consumption Measurement (to track electricity consumption of the tent)
- 9 x 12.5L Airpots
- 9 x 30cm Plant Rollers
- 9 x 36 cm Plant Saucers
I'm eager to hear any tips or suggestions from fellow growers. If there's anything on your mind about the gear or just want to talk shop, I'm all ears!
I can't wait to update you all as these tents transform into thriving jungles of green. Here's to a bountiful season and some top-tier strains!
Stay Lifted,
Salokin
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@Krisis
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06/04/24. Going into week 5 flower.
Not much to say here this week.
Everything is pretty much same as last week.
Seems like things are slow going. I feel like the buds aren’t doing much really and should be bigger. These are a longer going strain than my other so maybe that makes a difference. Maybe I’m just impatient. Guess we’ll see.
Only thing aside from that I find concerning is #2 seems to have some pistils turning color. Seems way too early for that. I keep checking for hermie crap or pollen or something lol. If this was just its thing it seems like both plants would be doing it, but I guess you know what they say about assuming.
Thanks for lookin & have a good week.
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@GrimbolTheDruid
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Lots of popcorn buds because I really did not understand defoliation or lollipopping and was too scared to try. I have since become a much better judge of what leaves to pull and when. This diary was just to create a record of every grow I have done so far. Thanks!
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@LoganatorDude
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So I suspect the Golden Goat to have subtle mag def. I’ve upped the Epsom salts a bit to help. Also the Mandarine XL Auto is amazing and this discoloration in its leaves I believe to be from getting handled and snagging on the trellis when bending through. I try to be delicate, but it shows.
I’ve not been taking meticulous account of things but here’s as of day 19…
Day 19:
Low/High - 66F at night, 76F during the day.
Moisture Levels: set @ 56% RH
Moisture level fluctuations from 54%-68% depending on time and temperature as well as moisture levels in the pot itself. As the pot gets dry I will lower the VPD a bit.
Fly Traps: CLEAN-w/ 2 fungus gnats (1/week) both located @ MXL
(MXL= Mandarine XL Auto)
No signs of mold or mildew.
Ventilation Setting: Humidity 57% RH
Light Intensity (Dimmer Switch @ 75%)
3” tall.
The Critical Purple Autoflower shares the tent: while exhibiting signs similar to mosaic virus, I believe this to not be the case, and instead a genetic pigment deformation possibly induced from the high UV LED lights. I’m only basing this theory of of other anecdotes. I’m not willing to test the contagion properties, but I’m going to pop a seed for just that purpose. Until then I wear gloves or wash hands and sterilize equipment before and after each plant until I can rule out a contagion or not.
Planing to update my feed and get some ppm measurements. Also I’m thinking the MXL is ready for a little Regalia and a foliar feed. Only thing is a 2 hour window from 3-5am! But I will feed a little Regalia and Venerate sometime this week.
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@Mrg7667
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Casually working up to week two nutrients which are shown. Babies look like they handled the flip very very well considering their long strenuous lives and the extra stress they got with the shwazzing!
You can see they have put on easily 1.5-2inches in some areas. I could use some more light probably going to try and get another before the end of flower.
Adjusted canopy and moved some plants around for more even coverage but also easier watering and clean up for stagnant water! That will be the last time I adjust before I let them just do their thing and stretch! Also been foliar feeding fish mix every three days at .5 ml/l
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Wow what an amazing girl this is, from her slow start to were she is now , i mean colors all over the place , its like all fruits are starting to change , and the smell OMG its like a candy that we must eat over and over again hehehe
And as the week keeps moving she keeps evolving i mean just amazing no other words do describe what i am felling with this mama
Decided to stop all feedings as the week moves along and since that by the looks this one as mb a week or so to be ready, not longer i believe lets see all i know is that for me she is already a winner and she is not yet done, i mean look at them trichomes , look at them colors formation, numbers i mean you name it and this girl has it on her bag appeal, praying for her to be great medicine with i already know she will be, oh and congratulations FAST BUDS on the winning on the autoflower cup that just happened , much respect guys
and as the week comes to an end almost, i am amazed with how much she changed in just a week, her color is completely different all over her, not a bud here or there but all of them all over , loving it much respect, great creation this one
As always thank you all for stopping by and for supporting me on this journey, i am super passion about growing and fell blessed to have you all with me on this new journey <3 <3 <3
Genetics - Fast Buds Banana Purple Punch
Ligth - LUMATEK ZEUS 465 COMPACT PRO
Food - APTUS HOLLAND
All info and full product details can be find in can find @
https://2fast4buds.com/
https://aptus-holland.com/
https://autopot.co.uk/
https://lumatek-lighting.com/
<3 <3 <3 Growers love to you all <3 <3 <3
Note, i will update ASAP but the Valentine contest dates are closing so i had to update the pictures this week, i will move them to the next and harvest one , growers love to you all <3<3<3
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Day 48: Just finished my video from seed ordering to flowering. Mexican & CBD are in size 0.8L pot, while Green is in a 2L pot. Green was the first to shoot up so I put her in a larger pot but bent her stem under the soil which stunted her growth for a few days until her stem toughened up. CBD is now the tallest. Mexican was a runt to start with.
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@Dankmark420
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Still no pictures but plants progressing nicely and is starting to really show different growth patterns
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@Cultivate
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Struggled keeping humidity up I think it’s my filter but I don’t know. Tried most tricks in the book and had to invest in a humidifier ( not the best either). I know it’s frowned upon to use foliage spray sometimes as it can cause mould/light burn but my humidity levels are some what in the middle
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@Cannabis_Sativa
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the Germination process was very easy and had no problems to sprout in paper towel. After she first touched water it needed 5 day to get root and open shell with her tiny white baby leaf and next I put it in to the pot in coco coir it was already watered and i just put the cup on top next day she was fully green and strong stem with little hairs <3
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@Sators
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Hi good fellows!💚
🌱Day 50. Watering with 3L 6.8ph 150ppm clear tap water. Run off water get 115ml and measures is 6.7ph 650ppm.
MP4 included.💚
🌱Day 52. Watering with 2.7L 7ph 150ppm clear tap water. Run off water get 115ml and measures is 6.7ph 550ppm.
Worry about ppm level. Keep watering with clear tap water!💚
🌱Day 54. Watering with 2.5L 7ph 150ppm clear tap water. Run off water get 35ml and measures is 6.7ph 400ppm.💚
🌱Day 56. Watering with 2.7L 6.8ph 150ppm clear tap water. Run off water get 55ml and measures is 6.7ph 400ppm.
Amazing!💚
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@Strife957
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Things went as normal this week.
I didn't water or feed the girls since i have been sick lately, all I did was push them back under their net.
Sometimes their stems pop/snap but i don't worry anymore, the next day they recover nicely. (its more like an internal pop i hear)
The weather isn't as sunny as I would like yet, but i can't do much about that.
With all the foliage bug hunting has been reel tough, although I found a baby cutworm witch i quickly eliminated.
slow and steady the girls keep climbing
I just manage the light space 4 them. I only go in on the weekends 4 their training and that seems to be good enough.
The girls in the back are just exploding, compared to the others.
I dont know if maybe some good soil back there or just some magic beans.
Maybe because they are closest to their nightlight?
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@ethnoGrow420
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Scrofulous still filling out. Added superthrive this week.Also went to automated watering. Watering twice a day Q9hrs