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@WhiteEdge
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12.03.2024
Continue into week two. Target EC is the same for this week
Girls looking great
Clean tanks and filters with h2o2+vinegar acid +bleach
Replace all filters
Mix new batch with 2ml AN connoisseur AB + Silica @ 1% H2o2 - total 30l
Donne one pass off long misting 2m
700 PPFD @ center, VPD 1.0, RH 53-56% day, RH 45-48% night, Temp Night-20c, Day-25/26c, Leaf temperature 23c, Light distance 60-65cm, CO2 750+ppm
560w@60cm distance
NT-Nutrient Tank - PH -5.9, EC -1.15, Temp-21c
13.03.2024
Top up tank with 10l off 1.2EC solution - 2ml AN Connoisseur A+B + 3g Big Bud @ 18l (1.16EC)
Replace all filters
Before top up, nutrient solution in tank was 0.84, after adding 1.2EC new mix is 1.03
PH is slightly rising, normal when EC is drooping
Girls grow nicely, no deficiencies, this week is start off stretchy faze
Remove some big and bottom leves
PAR 800 PPFD, VPD 1.0-1.1, RH 50-54%, Temp Night-21-22c, Day-25/26c, Leaf temperature 23c, Light distance 60cm, CO2 750+ppm
580w@60cm distance
50s ON time 20min OFF time Day Time
50s Off time 30min OFF time Night Time
NT-Nutrient Tank - PH -5.92-5.99, EC -0.89-1.0, Temp-20-22c
14.03.2024
Position TrolMaster Tent-X Box on tent and connect to internet. Temperature ,Light and humidity sensor is great, I lake that all sensors and connector boxes are on RJ connectors
Great and fast install, registration and connections off all cables, censors and light! Like ability to expand system with Aqua-X and Hydor-X for irrigation ,PH/ EC/Temp monitoring off nutrient tank
Controlling solenoid valves and pump will be SUPERB!!! Recycling type off timer are great for Aero misting!
With Inkbird equipment i have issues that all connections are permanent and if you have longer cables....😡
HLG Scorpion Diablo LED light is connect via LMA-14 light adapter ! Wow i can control dimming and timing off my light via Wi-Fi😀😊😎👏🙏🙌
PAR map 800max/600min PPFD, VPD 1.0-1.1, RH 50-54%, Temp Night-21-22c, Day-25/26c, Leaf temperature 23c, Light distance 60cm, CO2 750+ppm
HLG Scorpion Diablo@83%
580w@60cm distance
50s ON time 20min OFF time Day Time
50s Off time 30min OFF time Night Time
NT-Nutrient Tank - PH -5.95-5.99, EC -0.89-1.1, Temp-20-22c
15.03.2024
Top up tank with 15l off 1.2EC solution - 2ml AN Connoisseur A+B + 3g Big Bud @ 18l (1.16EC)
Replace all filters, still everything in pristine condition after every changing, nutrient solution in tank looking and smell fresh and clean.
Reducing humidity in night time below 50% , humidifier rise temperature to 22-23c at night
Day RH is 53%, in first two hours keeping temps and humidity lower to reduce deferential form night time to 1-2c
Don't want to have more than 10-15cm off stretch in next week
Girls drink more water and nutrients every day, think around 10-12l per day
Managing EC strength with adding slightly higher nutrients solution when top up tank. Overall its around 0.9-1.0EC for most of the time
PH is stabile , slowly rise in small increments. Need to adjust @ 6.2 to 5.9 every two-three days. Probably i will leave it to swing even more.
Diablo is at 80% power @ 45-55cm from top canopy, 900+PPFD in center, lowest corners get 650+
PAR map 920max/650min PPFD, VPD -1.1, DRH 50-54%, NRH48-50%, Temp Night-21-22c, Temp Day-25/26c, Leaf temperature 23c, Light distance 45cm, CO2 750+ppm
HLG Scorpion Diablo@80%
580w@45cm distance
50s ON time 20min OFF time Day Time
50s Off time 30min OFF time Night Time
NT-Nutrient Tank - PH -5.95-5.99, EC -0.89-1.1, Temp-20-22c
17.03.2024
Top up tank with 10l - 1.2EC solution - 1.8ml AN Connoisseur A+B + 3g Big Bud @ 18l (1.16EC)
Replace all filters, install one new. Total 5 mash filters + 2 disc filters
Remove some large fan leaves from all girls. Nothing crazy. Next week is final BIG defoliation and pruning
Clean room benches a little bit after defoliation.
Whole week all girls are doing great , no sign off any kind off stress or deficiencies. Superb fast growth.
Stretching is more apparent in the end off this week. Next week is going to be madness!
18.03.2024
Raise light 10cm , adjusting to canopy level..
HLG Scorpion Diablo@83%, Set sunrise/sunset dimming @ 30min - TrolMaster Tent-X
PAR map 890max/650min PPFD, VPD -1.1, DRH 50-54%, NRH48-50%, NT-21-22c, DT-25/26c, Leaf temperature 23c, Light distance 45cm, CO2 750+ppm
Week 2 off Flowering in Summary
100l off RO water
190ml+190ml AN connoisseur A+B, 15g Big Bud Powder
70kW electricity in total for light, Pumps and AC Infinity Fans. 58kW for Light + 8kW Dehumidification + AC Infinity ventilation
Week start @ 1.14EC, nutrient strength. Strength dropping every day by 0.1-0.2. Topping up tank with 1.2EC solution bring back strength to 0.9-1.0EC
Start using AN Big Bud powder for day two off this week. For next slowly reducing Nitrogen and add more Big Bud. Next week start @ 1.2EC
Girls look superb all time, Tropicana Cookies is short and bushy with lots off side branching. Need good defoliation next week .
Flowering going nicely, obvious sign off formation off bud sites, pistils have shown an all girls.
PH was stabile and move from 5.85 min to 6.2 max. Swing all week without chasing perfect number.
Light distance start at 65cm from canopy finish week at 45-50cm , PPFD levels around 800-940 in center, trough whole week
Temperature vary slightly from 23c at start off day to 26c max at some points. AC Infinity T6 extracting fan program in AUTO to kick in @ 26c
Night temps around 21-23c, dehumidifier start to work at night time to bring down humidity, trying also to minimize Day/Night temperature differential for this week also
Continue in next week at same environment settings and light strength..
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@Reaper
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straight tap water with bloom booster.
trichomes are mostly clear. she starts to drink slower so harvest might be close
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@Yiyis_Grow
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Este exprimento 4 en 1 me encanta.
No puedo creer el tamaño de esta planta con solo 2 semanas de vegeta. Lo seguiré haciendo sin duda.
Caminan sanas y a buena velocidad. Durante la semana les puse una cama extra se sustrato, pues al inicio tenía baja espectativa con ellas y hasta con la cantidad de sustrato fui egoísta.
Buenos humos a todos
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Day 9 – After the Clouds, the Sun Returns
Following a couple of cloudy, cooler days with unpredictable UK spring weather, today we’re back in business – full sunshine bathing the windowsill, and the seedling is clearly appreciating it. On day 9, she’s showing good upward momentum, with a healthy green tone and a nicely elongated, but not overly stretched, stem. The second set of serrated leaves is beginning to open up, and the seedling’s posture is strong and upright.
This morning I gave her 1 litre of clean, pH-balanced tap water. No added nutrients – the organic super soil and Biobizz All Mix are handling that just fine for now. I’m keeping to my minimal-intervention philosophy: no boosters, no chasing perfection – just observation, clean inputs, and natural sunlight.
Observations:
Although the last 48 hours brought overcast skies and some temperature swings (unmeasured near the window), the seedling remained stable – no signs of droop or stress.
Today’s sun is back in full force, with direct light from 07:00 to around 14:00, likely peaking again at ~1350 μmol/m²/s.
Still no supplemental light or artificial environment. Everything remains natural and low-effort.
Thoughts Moving Forward:
It’s always interesting to see how a young autoflower responds to dips in light and ambient temperature – they don’t have time to waste, and yet this one seems to have taken the brief grey spell in stride.
Looking ahead, if the weather holds steady, we should start to see noticeable structural development over the next few days.
She’s holding up well. Calm, steady progress – just the way I like it.
Day 11 – Holding Strong Indoors While the Outdoors Waits.
Here we are on Day 11, and the little CBD Auto 20:1 continues to develop steadily on the sunny windowsill. The first set of true leaves is broadening nicely, and the new growth in the centre is coming in with good symmetry and colour. Stem strength is improving as well, holding the plant upright with no signs of stretching or leaning – exactly what I like to see at this stage.
I’m continuing to water only with clean, pH-balanced tap water, no additives, no boosters. Just letting the super soil mix and Biobizz All Mix do their thing. This “less is more” approach seems to be paying off so far.
Weather notes:
The past few days have been moderately sunny, with occasional clouds, but the windowsill stays consistently warm – definitely warm enough to encourage strong vegetative growth. Outdoors, however, it’s a different story: cold air, unpredictable swings, and… snails. Lots of snails.
This seedling wouldn’t last a night outside right now – she’d be a gourmet treat for any passing mollusc. For now, she stays safe behind glass, soaking up the sun from dawn until early afternoon (~07:00–14:00), and building up strength for the future move outdoors – once the weather is right and the risks are low.
Final thoughts for today:
There’s something satisfying about watching a seedling thrive under low-tech, natural conditions. No grow tents, no supplemental lights – just sunlight, soil, and simple attention. She’s doing well, and the coming week should bring the next round of leaf growth and even more structure.
Slow, steady, and sun-fed – exactly how I imagined this grow would go.
Day 14 – Two Weeks Strong & Natural Salty Signs
Two weeks in, and the CBD Auto 20:1 is holding her own beautifully. After a slow and steady start on the windowsill, she’s now clearly entering a more active vegetative phase. The leaves are spreading wide, looking rich and healthy in colour, with that classic Fast Buds symmetry already taking shape. Stem structure is upright and solid, with no signs of stretching, which tells me she’s perfectly aligned with the available sunlight hours.
Watering & Environment Update:
She continues to receive pH-balanced, clean tap water only, and the pot remains well-drained and breathable thanks to the fabric construction.
Today, I noticed white patches on the fabric pot – a common and harmless sign of mineral salt deposits. This occurs when moisture evaporates through the fabric, leaving behind minerals from the water (mainly calcium and magnesium). It’s cosmetic only and doesn’t affect the plant or roots in any negative way.
Light Conditions:
After a few low-light days earlier this week (we recorded a light intensity drop down to ~30 μmol/m²/s during heavy cloud cover), today brought back that sweet UK sunshine. The plant is once again receiving its reliable 07:00–14:00 window of direct sun, which we’ve measured previously around 1350 μmol/m²/s at peak – ideal for a low-input indoor approach.
Final Thoughts:
She’s looking compact, balanced, and ready to stretch. No signs of stress, deficiency, or pest issues – and I’m really enjoying observing how this plant responds to minimal intervention in a realistic environment.
Not rushing anything, not chasing perfection – just letting nature and a well-prepped soil mix lead the way.
Next week should be an exciting one!
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@CanadianFillmore
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Start of week 4. Blue Dream has recovered nicely from the stress she experienced during week 3. She handled the 7 day stretch between feedings with minimal issues, even better than the GG4. Until next week, happy growing everyone!
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@apmcfly76
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Wait on a Bigger tent set up that should be anytime this weekend upgrading to a 3x3 to give them more space to breathe and to grow one more 😜🤪
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@Tidy_THC
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Pollen will be arriving soon, it is pumping lots of sacks out this week, buds are fattening and smell is increasing with sugar on the buds.. not really any issues.
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@MG2009
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02/02/2021
Looking nice lots of water this week.
Day # 4 started low stress training twisting two tops till cracking and bend over at 90° angle to make stronger side branching, and more tops switching to flower in 4 days!
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At the beginning of this week, I have been fighting the gnats, which are less and less now. Just some watering and gradually lowering the light and going to full power. The Orange Hill Special has been filling out great and I must say, she is a pretty plant. With some manual bending and super cropping, I'm bending the longer stalks sideways and we are off. What I actually do is more of an intuitive hybrid between mainlining (where I bend the whole plant 90 degrees at the third week), LST (where I bend branches outward slightly, without tying), HST / Super crop (where I bend the stems 90 degrees with the clips or manually), after which I keep bending outward to SOG and, put the net over to end in SCROG.
This same method gave me the canopy in my prize-winning Gelato 33 grow. Check it out if you haven't seen it, it was my first experimental accident that led to beta test of Super Soil mixture 0.7, now we are at Alpha version 1.00 and testing great so far if I say so myself. I haven't seen such lush greens in my own grows, only outdoor. They seem uber-healthy and resilient, with very sturdy stems and leaves. Way more resilient than previous strains I tested in the beta soil.
The light is performing, the natural color of it makes everything pop. Mars Hydro has a winner with the SP-3000. Check out their site: www.mars-hydro.com
Thank you @MarsHydroLED for letting me test it, hook them up for a great deal or info on their products!
Halfway through this week, I took the clips out, AND...... we switched them to go into flowering. After a day the stretch is already visible. I had to bend them again after a couple of days. Now we have almost a tent filling foundation for a maximum result canopy of buds.
I was wanting to amend the soil with flowering additions (see recipe in yellow image), but I'm holding it off for two reasons. A/ The leaves are still so green and lush, I think there is an abundance of nutes. B/ @Haoss mentions his suspicions on his OHS grow (@#CannapediaProGrowersCup Orange Hill that very sadly went hermie on him) that nutrition in this phase could have had an influence, after asking what happened to him. I would have loved to see that grow to full harvest. But it makes me a bit cautious. if Haoss (whom I consider to be one of the star growers here) couldn't prevent this, what chance have I?
I'm waiting until the girls start asking for nutrients. They'll show me what they need in their own time. For now this soil is the shizzle (also quite literally) and Im happy with how everything is going. I remember much more hassle and steering in the last grow. This grow, even the Gorilla runt seems happy.
I now water them 3 liters of water / Perma tea mixture every 4 days, every 3rd watering I don't do the tea. This makes for fewer gnats and this soil seems to hold water nicely, also due to the hydro corn.
What I like is there is always some unforeseen circumstance, a tilt of the tables, some battle to be fought which delivers in big harvests or, in worst case, no harvest at all. It makes it more exciting, when your heart is at stake, we pour a lot of love and attention in the ladies.
So with hopes, but not too high, we go into flowering. Thank you all for joining me again in this Orange adventure! I hope you all had great weeks, germed seeds, extreme growth and buds bursting with trichomes!! See you next week!
Hug Bud
PS Sunshine made her first appearance, as she promised on the Gelato 33 grow. She is still a bit camera shy, so her digital alter makes an appearance first, if you all want to see more of her and my other helpers, let me know in the comments. Sunshine will make a real appearance if yall are real nice to her.
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February 28, 2019 Update:
Getting close to the end here. I'm going to start flushing the Cherry Hemp plants this weekend and chop them down the following weekend. The DinaMed, Critical+ and Cream & Cheese should only be a week or two away from flush also.
Feeding only MegaCrop & Cal+Mag Pro until the flush. This week I took pictures with the lights off and my camera flash on, I think these pics look better than last weeks. Bonus pic at the end of the view from my bedroom window. I'd love to see my buds get that frosty! 👍
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The strain is really good. I harvested it when the trichomes were milky and it had a very energizing and uplifting effect. I'll definitely grow it again now with better care and the knowledge I've gained. I harvested around 20 grams dry.
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we improvised with threads the mesh was badly placed but everything served and fulfilled its function, now the leaves have grown again and the mini jungle is re-formed, we really liked how the previous pruning turned out although aggressive to the plants it did not affect them they recovered almost instantly, and it works in our favor because of the space, so this is already the end of the second or the beginning of the third week, in the next one I will upload the pruning and everything as it is already at the end of almost the 3rd week of flowering, at least of the larger, the others, as you know, are 2 to 3 weeks apart, so for them it is 1 or 2 weeks of flowering, which is noticeable in their development. the risks that are written down in the diary are the fertilizer once a week, and 1 3.5-liter drum or a gallon is used, which is divided into the 2 largest and another equal gallon with a different proportion for the 5 smallest , in the newspaper it is written down of the great ones.
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Patiently waiting for all of the buds to get bigger and stack on that weight, still happy with how they are growing
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Day 65, 14th of November 2020:
Bla bla bla I.could say a lot but just look at the pictures and video and say what you want. Crazily streching, and growing new sides as you can see she is having those fluor green new sides.... aggressive... strong I do love!
Pre flowers and pistils are out!
Beautiful tall even after topping she really grows....
Fertilization happens every 2nd day with the ratio and mix above.
I set the lamp 15 minutes shorter to switch off earlier so she receives 11:45 of darkness. I would like to imitate the nature when longer nights come with time till the 4th week (when she will receive 13 hours darkness a day 15 minutes minus 4 times = 1hour) so every week 15 min longer darkness for 4 weeks and then back to 12/12 to have bigger buds from the 4th week....
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Please like and follow the diary, or leave a comment!! appreciate the support guys🙏💚🔥
Ok guys here we are i thought they would be ready for harvest by now, but i think they gave another 7-9 days to go soo fingers crossed next post will be harvest time!
I would have carried on feeding if I knew it would take this , but now we are on flawless finish until harvest
Trichomes are still mostly milky, have some clear ones on the banana purple punch because she is foxtailing like mad because of heat, and just a touch of amber on some
Been 30+ Celsius most of the grow, luckily this week will be cooler for them
I also did a stupid and fell in my tent while taking pics, ended up with 1 branch of z up as a premature tester hahaah I've added some pics of it
Am going to enter my banana purple punch and z up in the biggest cola contest (I know my ruler starts from 22cm my 10 month old broke it) so BPP is currently 34cm long and the z up is 24 cm long
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Everything is looking done. Been checking when lights turn on and just before you go out and the trenchomes are looking full and starting to turn amber. So first thing tomorrow there all going to get chopped down.
Well that's all for this week
Happy growing everyone.
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Out of the 4 girls I’ve transplanted two today, both white widows, I’ll do the other two Santa Marta haze’s in a weeks time when they have developed better roots, looking good, starting to flower. Bit of a slow start as seedlings due to being in hot soil, but we are well past that and cruising nicely now. 🤙🐞🙌
