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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, doesnât 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, Iâve 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 Iâm collaborating with Anesia Seeds and Ganja Farmer Seeds. They've sponsored some amazing strains for this venture. In Tent #1, I'm growing âEpic Buzzâ, âRed Banana Puddingâ, and âPink Matcha Slushâ from Anesia Seeds, starting with three seeds of each. Tent #2 will feature âCaramelâ, âGMOâ, and âBruce Banner x White Russianâ 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 â 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 â 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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@ParadiseCrew
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nothing to describe yet , germination was pretty easy, strong seeds.
Now waiting for them to pop out. đ”
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@FrostyCloudzz
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Diese Woche haben sich nochmal schön Knospen und Nebentriebe gebildet sie schlucken viel Wasser und sie machen sich gut hoffe die Knospen werden fetter.
Werden bald anfangen zu spĂŒlen
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Blue Sunset Sherbet
Day 85#
The plant was at the end of its twelfth week yesterday.
This morning I found it lying in the grass again... I fed it this morning, but the next feeding definitely increases the dose of TNT and I will repeat the cal-mag a little lower than today.
The heat has started again fiercelyâŠ
Stay High and Keep Growing!!!
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@Ferenc
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Crazy LST.... I am creating a snake but she loves it. Weather is London shot but all good. She is back after suffering in the tent. :)
I don't know it seems to be liked by the fox some shit is taken there... Why where my plant is.... ? Fox likes marihuana đ€Ș You can see in the video....đ
Natural shit nutrition:D
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@DisTentAint4Campin
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I can't complain she hasn't skipped a beat since I took over only problem im seeing is very leggy and not vigorous branches but I have a strong feeling things will be different next week stay tuned my fellow plant janitors đšâđŸ
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@pegonter
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Early skunk 2 and 4 still stretching a little this week. One top bud on early skunk 3 and 4 (really close to each other) show premature ripening, perhaps due to uv led being too close (pic. #4 and #5). Their smell are getting stronger every week but not as pungent as it could be. There is yet some path to go till the end, at least 2 more weeks.
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@Canna96
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This week went better than last week, as I didn't break anything. She is growing pretty slow, but she seems to be pretty healthy. I am still going to veg her for probly about 2 more weeks, until I feel like she is cutting the distance to the lights about in half. She is extremely short right now, only about 9 inches tall, but I am hoping she will start growing a little faster now that I am done pinching and topping and twisting her. I started making some tinctures this week that I plan to infuse some sugar with, my buddy gave me a container of some and it was absolutely wonderful in my coffee, so I will post some pics and let you know how it turns out. I hope you enjoy the time lapse, just a disclaimer, I let the wifey pick the song for this week haha. I hope everyone stays well and Blaze On!
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@I_Identify_As_A_Dan
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Day 63
Harvested 70% of the plant, going to let the bottoms get some extra days to put on some weight.
Really looking forward to her drying out and trying her in maybe a weeks time.
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@Greenbean15
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Bud development going strong this week, seeing lots of sugar leaves and new bud sites forming each day. Hoping to see the buds stack a little more soon.
All seven plants are in flower now, this purple trainwreck plant being the furthest along. She should have another 4-6 weeks left before her chop.
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@DjDaveAtHome
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A 4 hour planned power outage in my area gave me the excuse to flip the girls. Kept the lights off for a cycle then immediately went 12/12. Although the temperature dropped to a root freezing 58°F, the reservoir didn't have a chance to fluctuate much and I also kept my air pumps running for an extra hour and a half off my computer backup battery!
The battle with root rot is basically over. I am taking care to rinse the roots every once and a while.
Growth has been amazing! Loving DWC! It also gives me things to do as I lie to pay attention to my plants. Doing a thorough clean with H2O2 every res change. PPM is around 800-900. Drops fast now. Every two days I check PH and correct if necessary. Usually it's been around 6.2-6.3 when I check. I PH it back down to 5.8.
I've heard that flowering is a little on the acidic side so I'm planning on dropping my PH to 5.5-5.6.
Did a major defoliation after this diary entry. Will do another in three weeks. Stretch has started by the looks of it.
Blueberry Headband (2) from Humboldt Seeds.
https://www.humboldtseeds.net/en/blueberry-headband/
Lighting
https://www.horticulturelightinggroup.ca/products/260w-qb-v2-led-kit
DWC Nutients
https://generalhydroponics.com/floraseries
FloraGro 5ml/gal
FloraBloom 10ml/gal
FloraMicro 7.5ml/gal
Cal Mag 5ml/gal
https://generalhydroponics.com/calimagic
Epsom salts
Brown Slime Root Rot Organic Microbe Tea
5 ml (1 tsp) organic sulphur free molasses
5 ml Alaskan Organic grow fertilizer (or something comparable)
5 ml Alaskan bloom fertilizer (or something comparable)
5 ml Seaweed or kelp fertilizer
2-4 ml Advanced Nutrients Tarantula
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@DrewbieDoobieNoobie
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Flower time is here. Transition Feeding as above 3/7/19 I will still irrigate during the week with PH 6.0 water with 1 mil CAL MAG and 1 mil SILLICA /gal I'll be using DJ Short's 11 on 13 off light shedule as I was using a 6/2 x 3 veg schedule I might a well keep it exotic. I have been reading that it will help bring out the flavor, smell and appearance of the buds at the cost of a small sacrifice in yield. Because this is my medicine I will have plenty off the 6 plants, and I'm looking for quality over quantity. As far as I can tell I have not seen any detrimental effects of the 6/2 light shedule it is the same amount of light as 18/6 I just broke it up in 3 parts. It did help keep the heat down. I found I did not have to water as often as well. Would the plants have been bigger had they had and 18/6 I don't have the data to confirm or deny that. All I know is that the plants are doing their thing and they look healthy to me so maybe for the home grower in a hot area this method might work for you. I wanted to try it and I'm just sharing my results with this amazing community of growers. As always I will be uploading more images and Time-lapse at the end of the week. Cheers to all yallđ
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@ThatsmyGrow
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Another good week, i love how red some buds get. Never saw some buds purple like that, but i hope they Taste like they look.
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@Chronigmatic
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Just watering and waiting...đ€€
How many days do you think??
Please lmk
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@rhodes68
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1/10 Week 10
Both are in flush and from the looks of the tricones these are the most potent plants we have grown to date.
Drinking has really slowed down but keeping the un-PH one gallon daily flush since tap water is cheap.
Annie doing very well under the LED lamp, TS-1000 plenty large enough for one plant in flower. This is encouraging for plans to replace the HID with either a TS-2000 or TS-3000(preferred) this spring before the summer heat.
Just a few more days....đ
1/11 Bud pics
Harvest Belle on 1/13 - Annie 1/16
Just getting them ready. taking off some useless leaves etc...
1/14 Harvesting Belle today, let her dry out one last day. Annie harvest at weeks end.
Harvest pics and total numbers at end of week when I take Annie
đBELLE HARVEST
963 grams wet đ
Annie got her last watering today, harvest in two days
1/15 Harvesting in about 12 hours, pics and numbers then
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@HowtoBubatz
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The buds are noticeably swelling up, getting thicker and more solid every day. Theyâre really starting to take on that dense, compact form Iâve been hoping for.
It's amazing to see them take shape, becoming more compact and substantial.
The plant seems to be doing really well overallâhealthy, vibrant, and strong. Every day, I'm noticing more trichomes forming on the buds.
Itâs a sure sign that everything is progressing nicely, and resin production is in full swing.
Iâm eager to see how things will unfold in the coming weeks. The excitement is building as I get closer to the final stages. Canât wait to see whatâs next!đ±