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Welcome to my Wedding Cake, Freebie from Zamneisa. 0-35 Days. Week 0-5 She has a lovely shape. Grew very quickly. Has that distinct from all the other Wedding Cakes I've seen here. Looking at other diaries. And after looking at this in my seed storage. I said let's go with it. Possible 25% THC all in the end of pics. Lovely leafs, strong roots. No dying leafs. Has a lovely root ball. As she's in an 11L pot now as she was such a fast Grower out of the fems. Just behind Green House Seeds Lemon Orange. But, she's catching up. Soon I'll put her to LST, last Defoliation and will put her to the flip. I was using power buds. And my god. So many stems with shoots. Tbh, I ended up removing a lot of those extra stems that were on my autos. It really does work. If you've the time. Which to bring all those nodes to full flower, would of added weeks to my grows. With this. She's a fem. I've removed at lot below and has long stems with a good few shoots, making for what should be some big tops (huge tops) by feeding right and with proper lighting. Also I've a trick by adding nearly 2 extra hrs during fattening with FAR RED 730NM which puts fems to sleep in 5m after 5-10m after a dose. Also have UVA for ripening.
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Día 57 (16/12) CBD Auto 20:1 #1 ha empezado a bajar el consumo de agua... pero sigue creciendo! ¿Tendrá fin el stretch de esta planta? CBD Auto 20:1 #2 empieza a perder hojas por senescencia. Está a punto de cosecha!?!?!?! LSD-25 Auto está increiblemente dura y brillante. Un color morado oscuro casi negro OG Kush Auto ha bajado un poco el consumo de agua, pero empieza a formar unos cogollos monstruosos, completamente cubiertos de resina+ Día 58 (17/12) CBD Auto 20:1 #1 empieza a tocar la lampara! Vuelvo a subir la lampara.... Además presenta una ligera coloración morada en las puntas de las hojas... ¿Coloración natural o deficiencia de P? CBD Auto 20:1 #2 tiene un montón de hojas con senescencia acelerada de un dia para otro! Ha llegado el día de la cosecha! 😍💥 LSD-25 Auto sigue acercandose al final... todos los cogollos son duros como pelotas de golf 💥 OG Kush Auto estaba practicamente seca! Vuelvo a darle 1250 ml de H2O RO. Va a hacer unos cogollos brutales Día 59 (18/12) CBD Auto 20:1 #1 - empieza a mostrar coloración morada en las puntas de las hojas ¿Genetica o deficiencia? Aprovecho el riego con BIO PK 5-8 10 ml/L y darle un booster! LSD-25 Auto - se acerca la cosecha! 😍💥 Cogollos duros como piedras en todas partes y bajando el consumo de agua... OG Kush Auto - muestra más avanzada a deficiencia de hace unos dias, de modo riego con BIO PK 5-8 10 ml/L. A ver como le sienta! Día 60 (19/12) CBD Auto 20:1 #1 - sigue mostrando más deficiencia de P con alguna mancha en las hojas superiores. Menos mal que ayer la regué con el BIO PK 5-8! LSD-25 Auto - Le miro los tricomas y aún no está lista. 50% trasparentes + 50% nublados. Pero solo faltan días! OG Kush Auto - Está empezando a apilar cogollos de forma brutal, y el olor es una maravilla! Además se muestra sedienta! Eso es buena señal Día 61 (20/12) Busy time Día 62 (21/12) LSD-25 Auto - muy cerca de la cosecha. Apenas consume agua.... Día 63 (22/12) LSD-25 Auto - harvest day! Tricomas mayoría nublado y alguno ambar. Perfecta! 💦Nutrients by Bio Tabs - www.biotabs.nl/en/ 🌱Substrate PRO-MIX HP BACILLUS + MYCORRHIZAE - www.pthorticulture.com/en-us/products/pro-mix-hp-biofungicide-plus-mycorrhizae "GDBT420" 15% DISCOUNT code for the BIOTABS Webshop https://biotabs.nl/en/shop/
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Hola con esta semana ya quedamos al dia con el seguimiento ya que estaba atrasado en el tiempo. Se nota una producción de resina notable en esta genética que nos ha gustado mucho por su olor y estructura de las plantas . hemos creado un video por cada una de las 14 plantas del seguimiento, hay varias muy llamativas que están "pre-seleccionadas" para mantener a futuro, el olor que se llega a sentir es muy florar y dulce, si tienen alguna pregunta no duden en preguntar saludos. Hello with this week we are already up to date with the follow-up since I was late in time. There is a remarkable resin production in this genetics that we liked a lot for its smell and structure of plants. We have created a video for each of the 14 floors of the follow-up, there are several very striking that are "pre-selected" to keep in the future, the smell you get to feel is very flowery and sweet, if you have any questions do not hesitate to Ask greetings.
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Hello, my amazing green-thumbed friends! Welcome to the Week 1 flower report for our beloved P.C.R.s. The transition from veg to flower is a magical time, and our plants are already showing signs of their future glory. Let’s dive into the exciting details of this week! Entering the Flower Stage Our P.C.R.s have officially entered the flowering stage, and the transformation is already visible. The stretch has begun, and you can see the plants reaching up, preparing to produce those beautiful buds we’re all waiting for. This stage is all about supporting their growth and ensuring they have everything they need to thrive. NutriSpray Magic This week, we’ve been diligently spraying Aptus Holland NutriSpray, and the results are phenomenal. NutriSpray is like a spa treatment for our plants, providing essential micronutrients directly to the leaves. It helps with nutrient uptake, reduces stress, and boosts overall plant health. Our P.C.R.s are absolutely loving it, standing tall and proud with their leaves praying to the light. Nutrient Transition With the start of the flowering stage, we’ve made some important adjustments to our nutrient regimen. We’ve stopped using StartBooster and replaced it with TopBooster, which promotes flowering and bud formation. Additionally, we’ve introduced P-Boost, a phosphorus booster that enhances root development and flower production. TopBooster: Encourages larger and more abundant flowers. P-Boost: Provides essential phosphorus for robust root and flower development. NutriSpray: Continues to support overall plant health and stress reduction. Optimal Conditions Maintaining the perfect environment is crucial as we move into the flowering stage. Our TDS is now at 360, with a pH of 5.9 and a temperature of 21°C for watering. These conditions are optimal for nutrient uptake and overall plant health, ensuring our P.C.R.s have everything they need to produce those beautiful, resinous buds. Care and Attention Paying close attention to our plants during this stage is key. Regularly inspecting for any signs of stress or nutrient deficiencies and adjusting care as needed ensures our plants stay happy and healthy. The love and care we put into this process are reflected in the vibrant health of our plants. In Conclusion Week 1 of flowering has been all about setting the stage for a bountiful harvest. With the help of Aptus Holland NutriSpray, TopBooster, and P-Boost, along with our careful attention, our P.C.R.s are off to a fantastic start. The excitement is building, and I can’t wait to see how they develop in the coming weeks. Shout Outs A huge shout out to @aptusholland, our main sponsor, for their incredible products that keep our plants thriving. Another big thank you to @artgenetix for creating the phenomenal P.C.R. strain. And to the wonderful community at Grow Diaries and all our followers, your support and enthusiasm keep us going. Let's continue to grow together! Until next time, happy growing, and may your gardens be full with love and green! Genetics - P.C.R. @Art_Genetix_Team https://artgenetix.world/ Nutricion @aptusholland https://aptus-holland.com/ LED Power @Lumatek and @viparspectra As always thank you all for stopping by , for the love and for it all, i fell blessed to have you all with me for one more love journey Thank you Thank you Thank you , you guys are great and have been amazing , thank you for everything ! #aptus #aptusplanttech #aptusgang #aptusfamily #aptustrueplantscience #inbalancewithnature #trueplantscience #dogdoctorofficial #growerslove
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As of day 21, the Blackberry plant is doing well! It is growing vigorously and will need to be controlled as it increases in size. The FIM has already helped a little, but I have started some LST with the Atlas plant trainer to start making the canopy wide and flat. A few of the newest leaves have the very start of yellowing in their tips, so I think this plant is maxing out at 1.1-1.2 EC. I am going to keep it around 1ec for the rest of vegitative growth, as EC can drift upwards in the reservoir very slightly while the airstone is running. Runoff, PH, and other parameters are right where I want them! I have a new gallon of Calimagic coming, so I am switching back to it this week in preparation for early flowering. Thanks for reading, happy growing, and stay safe! 👍🌱 Day 24: LST continues, the plant is growing quickly and is very lush. Outside of removing a few low growth tips that will never develop, I am going to try to leave as many leaves as possible. If this maxes out my humidity I will start taking a few lower leaves, and those that are too tightly squeezes in the center of the plant. Considering the plant's size as of day 24, I am hoping the flowering stretch isn't too strong or I will have to really work to contain this plant! Day 25: earliest signs of flowering. Day 26: runoff quantities were edging towards being too low as the plant has more foliage to transpire through, so watering adjusted to 5x per day, 15 second intervals. This is an increase from 60 seconds per day of watering to 75, and should accommodate the needs of the plant as it continues to grow.
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Week 11 for Black Lebanon by SSSC Growth wise i don't feel that she's growing very much only thing i really notice from the pics is she might be filling in a little. Last week was another hot hot week but we are coming down to the low 30's again for the rest of the upcoming week so think the plants will be happier. I wish the growing area wasn't so sheltered to wind as i feel like these bigger girls would really benefit from it. This week ive tried to water wayyyyy more than i have due to the hot weather, she got 15L some days & 7L other days but nearly everyday.
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June 30, 2020 update: Fast Buds Cream Cookies... I have a total of 4 Cream Cookies going right now - 2 outdoors and 2 indoors. All 4 have started to start showing small bud sites in the last week. I still consider this part of the vegetative stage personally. Once I've seen the stretch occur and also see dime sized buds, then I consider the plant to be in flower. The 2 indoors are bigger with more nodes and bushier overall. They are growing on a 19/5 light cycle under a 315w CMH. I feed them all the same regimen of nutrients (Fox Farm Trio at 75% recommended strength). If its raining, the indoor plants may get an extra feeding. We have gotten a lot of (much needed) rain this week so I think I've only fed once in the past week, but they seems to love the fresh rain too. The outdoor plants are 16-20" in height, the indoor are 20-22" in height. I have one indoor and one outdoor plant that both show some discoloration on the leaves. When I look it up it looks most similar to Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) and there does not seem like there is much that can be done for TMV. I'm just gonna let them rock and see how they turn out. At this point my prediction is for a larger yield indoors, but I'm hoping for a better flavor and high from the outdoor. Also, I have a separate diary comparing only the Cream Cookies - check it out!!! 😃 Anyone interested in the other girls growing along side of the Cream Cookies can check out the other diary I have going "Dudes Summer Catch All Diary" I'm looking forward to next weeks update, I'm expecting lots of growth and more buds! I may also bend them all over at a 45 degree angle this week. I'll be using LST this time, instead of HST. The HST I performed on the Lemon Cream Kush seemed to be too harsh for her and had me worried for several days afterwards. Thanks for checking in! Please comment, like and feel free to ask any questions!💪
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Let’s go 🔥🔥🔥 Lampe auf 12/12 bei 60% 💡 Der Wassertank ist wieder am Start! 🌊 Sie scheint es jetzt viel besser zu vertragen. Gegossen wird nur noch ganz dezent, um die Living Soil im oberen Bereich leicht feucht zu halten. Ab und zu gibt’s ein bisschen Komposttee – alles andere holt sie sich direkt aus der Erde. 🌱 Blüte seit dem 5.11 am Start und bisher läuft alles nach Plan 😎🍁
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Sweet smell,juicy buds :) 16H FullSpect 2H Red+Fr+uv
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Semana del 22 al 28 de diciembre 2025
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Week 1 of flower is in the books and she's starting the stretch. She's looking really healthy and showing a lot of potential bud sites. I have trimmed up some leaves to allow more light penetration throughout the entire canopy. I really wish I put up a trellis but oh well. Looking forward to the buds this one puts out.
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Harvest Report: The Swift Journey of Blackberry Auto Greetings, fellow cultivators! The moment we've all been eagerly awaiting has arrived – the harvest of my Blackberry Auto. This beauty has moved through her life cycle with astonishing speed and grace. Let's take a moment to reflect on her incredible journey from seed to harvest and celebrate the fruits of our labor. Seed to Sprout: It feels like just yesterday when I planted the tiny seed of Blackberry Auto. Nestled in a Root Riot cube, she sprouted with vigor, her first delicate leaves reaching for the light. The conditions were perfect, with temperatures at a steady 28°C and relative humidity at 95%, creating an ideal environment for her early growth. Transplanting and Early Growth: As she transitioned to a small pot filled with rich soil and Mycor Mix, Blackberry Auto continued to thrive. The Mycor Mix, with its blend of various mycorrhizae species, worked wonders in enlarging her root system and facilitating nutrient uptake. Her early growth was nothing short of spectacular, setting the stage for the robust plant she would become. Rapid Vegetative Phase: Blackberry Auto quickly outgrew her initial pot and was soon transplanted into her final home – a 16L AutoPot. This setup allowed her to drink as she pleased, supported by the precise hydration of the AutoPot Aquavalve. With a foundation of Aptus All-in-One Pellets and Mycor Mix Soil, she had everything she needed for explosive growth. Her leaves grew enormous and lush, and her branches spread wide with gentle low-stress training. Swift Flowering and Stunning Development: Entering the flowering phase, Blackberry Auto didn't slow down. Her buds formed quickly, each one a masterpiece of nature. The colors were a sight to behold – deep purples, vibrant magentas, and hints of dark blue. The aromatic symphony filled the grow room, a testament to her potent genetics and the meticulous care provided. Natural Brilliance and Final Weeks: Observing her rapid progress, I ceased all feedings to let Blackberry Auto showcase her natural brilliance. Her final weeks were marked by a dazzling display of colors and an incredible pace of bud development. Each day brought new marvels, as her buds swelled and her trichomes sparkled like a constellation. A Heartfelt Reflection: From the moment she sprouted to her final days of flowering, Blackberry Auto has been a true wonder. Her speed and beauty have exceeded all expectations, and it's hard to believe how quickly she reached this point. This journey has been a testament to the magic of cultivation and the resilience of a well-bred strain. Acknowledgments and Gratitude: As we celebrate this harvest, I extend my deepest gratitude to @fastbuds_official for creating such a remarkable strain. To Aptus Holland, my main sponsor, your support has been invaluable in nurturing this beauty. A special thank you to Grow Diaries for providing a platform to share this journey, and to the community for your shared passion and camaraderie. 🌱💚 As we move forward, I eagerly anticipate the trim and smoke reports, where we'll dive into the sensory delights of Blackberry Auto. For now, let's revel in the joy of a successful harvest and the extraordinary journey that brought us here. Genetics Blackberry Auto @Fast_Buds Food - @aptusholland @aptus_world As always thank you all for stopping by, for the love and for it all , this journey of mine wold just not be the same without you guys, the love and support is very much appreciated and i fell honored and blessed with you all in my life
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Week 4 day 1: Happy 4th! 7/4/25 Fed with nutrients : 7/7/25
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This week has been great! Germination on all 4 Pre 98 Bubbas and 2 Dirty Blondes was a success!! We planted them in there pots an through out the week we gave em each a very light spray down of pure water phd at 6.5 and by Friday they all popped out the soil Let’s go!!!!! Next week we will start light feed on nutrients , so y’all keep them eyes peeled for next updates an I appreciate y’all for following my grow !!😶‍🌫️💨💨💨🙏🏻💚💯🤙🏻
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OG 4Q24 Flower Week 4 (Plant Week 7) Orangegasm (Fem) [ IRIE Genetics ] 12/12 @ Bolt (Day 21) Germination: 20 November 2024 #3A Earliest Harvest Date: 9 February 2025 #3B Latest Harvest Date: 19 February 2025 _________________________________________ Start of Week: [Wed Jan 3, 2024 CR2 4Q24 22:F:4:1] End of Week: [Tue Jan 9, 2024 CR2 4Q24 28:F:1:7] OrangeGasm Fertigation: Max EC: [ 2.4, mS] _______________________________________ RLA Hydro - Auto Irrigation (RLA Primer A&B ONLY - No Silica Skin. While Silica Skin is largely Reservoir stable, One WILL NOTE a brown Patina on lines in a few days - eventually causing clogs across any irrigation small orifices. FEED Application - Dehumidifier Reclaim: (EC: 0.0, pH: ~7)  RLA Hydro Auto-Fertigation (1 Gal), EC: 2.4: - Primer A: [ 18, ml, gal] - Primer B: [ 18, ml, gal] - Mammoth-Silica: [ 4, ml, gal] - Photosynthesis Plus: [ 6, ml, gal] - Quillaja 60 Powder (Surfactant): [~scant~] Feed Application FILTERED TAP WATER, pH ADJUSTED: EC: [ 0.3, mS/cm], pH: 7 (Phosphoric Acid Amended) __  RLA Hydro Auto-Fertigation (1 Gal), EC: 2.4: - Primer A: [ 15.8, ml, gal] - Primer B: [ 15.8, ml, gal] - Mammoth-Silica: [ 4, ml, gal] - Photosynthesis Plus: [ 6, ml, gal] - Quillaja 60 Powder (Surfactant): [~scant~] Wed Jan 1, 2025 # Happy New Year!!! OG 4Q24 22:F:3:1 Runoff: 1 pt, ec: 2.0 - [x] Post Grow Diary - Week 5 Check Reservoir - [x] Rough Amount: [ 4, gal] - [x] Temp: [ 58, °F] Harvest Dehu: - [x] Amount: [ 5.7, l] 1. Count the Nodes (From TOP) 2. Remove Fan Leaves From Lowers ( 3 Nodes Defoliation: # Remove Each Plant From Tent - Defoliate, Replace - [x] Remove Large Stem FAN Leaves BELOW Canopy of Spread Flowers (Nodes 3-6) - [x] Remove Fans originating FROM and BETWEEN the TWO Stems of each plant, AT and BELOW Spread Flowers. (We NEED Airflow WITHIN Each Plant) The Rainbird XeriBird contains a FINE FILTER, which is largely clogged after a few runs. It seems to develop a film over the screen, that washes off/out with difficulty. Will replace Today. If Clogging Continues - I will REMOVE filter from XeriBird - and monitor the emitter lines. This is the biggest challenge right now - maintaining consistent fertigation. __ Thu Jan 2, 2025 OG 4Q24 23:F:3:2 - [x] How are the girls AFTER Wednesdays Defoliation? - Tbd - [x] Readjust Light Distance to 19.5”: Reset to ~20.5” to Tallest Stem. - [x] Consider raising to 77%: RAISED Harvest Dehu: - [x] Amount: [ 5, l] Runoff: - [x] Amount: [ 1, gal] - [x] EC: [ 2.4, mS/cm] Loaded Dehu in Res - Had to Augment with Filtered/pH Remediated Tap Water. EC: [ 2.5, mS/cm] REPLACED µFilter in Xeribird, washed and soaking in k. Vinegar. I Do Not Think we can run with this filter - It clogs DAILY. Need to evaluate long term    __ Fri Jan 3, 2025 OG 4Q24 24:F:3:3 Environment: - TempRange: [ 79, 82, °F] - RH: [ 64, %] - VPD: [ 1.0, kPa - Light Intensity: [ 770, µMol/m2/s] Xeribird Filter - The issue with the Xeribird is the micron filter pre-manifold. It has clogged on each of the past 3 days. - Creates a film that is DIFFICULT to remove - Have used Kombucha Vinegar & Phosphoric acid to soak. - Mechanical Cleaning (Nail scratching the surface of the screen) removes SOME of the brown build up. - Possible Causes: - RLA Silica Skin (Eliminated from Feed)? - Quillaja 60 Powder (Surfactant)? - Mammoth Silica? - Predicate between Primer A&B? We’ll eliminate ALL BUT Rooted Leaf Primer A&B, Microbelife Hydro Photosynthesis Plus, and SLF-100 (Enzymatic root cleaner). - If we’re clogged again at Lights On - Need to - [ ] Dump Tank - [ ] Clean Surfaces - [ ] Assure Pumps are CLEAN - [ ] Assure NO Precipitates in bottom of res. Harvest Dehu: - [x] Amount: [ 1, gal] @1900 Runoff: - [x] EC: [ 2.7, mS/cm] - [x] Amount: [ 1, gal] - [x] Replace Filter - Assess ‘Clog’ __ Sat Jan 4, 2025 OG 4Q24 25:F:3:4 EC: 2.7 LightDistance: 19” From Tallest Top - NOT INCREASING (We’re almost at the Vertical Limit of the Tent) Irrigation Maintenance: @1939: Cleaned Xeribird Filter. - Contains Orange/White coagulated Goo after 24 hrs - We’ve 30% ‘Clear’ - Will Monitor DAILY - Is the Orange from Primer B, Photosynthesis Plus, Silica Skin, or NATIVE Orange Yuck?   If we have LESS than 100% Clog after 24 Hours, Continue to monitor CHANGE IN AMOUNT of precipitates in filter. (Perhaps weigh the filter pre-cleaning. @1900 Runoff - [x] Amount: [ 0.5, gal] - [x] EC: [ 2.7, mS/cm] - [x] Replace Filter - Assess ‘Clog’ __ Sun Jan 5, 2025 OG 4Q24 26:F:3:5 Dehumidifier Reclaim - 1.6 Gal, 2.7 EC - Refreshed Reservoir - PrimerA&B: [ 30.5, ml] - Photosynthesis Plus: [ 9, ml] - SLF-100: [ 7.5, ml] Runoff - [x] Amount: [ 0.25, gal] - [x] EC: [ 2.7, mS] - [x] Inspect/Clean Xeribird Filter We’ve got about 1/3 to 1/2 the Crud of Yesterday. 
Feeding only RLA Primer A&B, Photosynthesis Plus, and SLF-100     Measure Light Intensity - [x] Tops: [ 510, µMol/m2/s] - [x] Main Canopy: [ 730 , µMol/m2/s] Stretched ANOTHER 2” overnight AM NOT CHANGING LIGHT Distance - In Fact, Raising Dimmer to just more than 3 o’clock. __ Mon Jan 6, 2025 OG 4Q24 27:F:3:6 INPUT EC: 2.7 PPFD TOPS: [ 844, µMol/m2/s], DLI: [ 36.4, mol/m2/s] PPFD Main Canopy: [ 585, µMol/m2/s], DLI: [ 25.3, mol/m2/s]  Objective: Optimal Light - Keep Dimmer @ 92% - AFTER STRETCH Reduce Light Distance 2 clicks/ day until TOPS are At ore Below 4” from Light Light Distance - Stretchers: [ 15 ,in], - The Rest: [ 25, in] Measure Light Intensity - [x] Tops: [ 510, µMol/m2/s] - [x] Main Canopy: [ 730 , µMol/m2/s] - [x] Runoff - [x] Amount: [ 0.25, gal] - [x] EC: [ 3.0 , mS/cm] - [x] Runoff Delta: [ tbd, mS/cm]
- If at ANY POINT we BREACH 0.4 mS/cm - Increase Watering DURATION ~20% - [x] Check and clean Xeribird Filter (As Needed)
- Similar or Less residue to YESTERDAY. Reclaim Dehu - [x] Amount: [ 1, gal]
 Refresh Res: - [x] 1 Gal, EC: 2.7 Primer A&B: [ 20, ml] SLF-100: [ 5, ml] Bypassing Photosynthesis Plus to see if that’s the cause of the precipitate/film in the irrigation filter daily. __ Tue Jan 7, 2025 OG 4Q24 28:F:3:7 INPUT EC: 2.7 Tallest: 32.5” Shortest: 20” Light Distance: 14” To Tallest (Lowered 3 Clicks @ 92% Dimmer) Runoff - [x] Amount: [ 0.33, gal] - [x] EC: [ 3.2 , mS/cm] - [x] Runoff Delta: [ 0.6, mS/cm] # CAUTION LEVEL - Increased Fertigation Duration 5 Seconds - Watered about 2 minutes extra. - Need to bring Runoff Delta to ≤ 0.4, mS/cm Reclaim Dehu - [x] Amount: [ 0, L] Defoliation: - [x] Remove LARGE FANS Covering SMALLER PLANTS
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this one seems to be keeping up with the others pretty well, wish it had produced some larger leaves prior to flip but oh well