The Grow Awards 2026 🏆
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*If anyone read through my GDP diary, this is going to be mostly the same stuff. So, sad day friends. I got spider mites and had to throw all my plants out. This is what I think happened: About 2-3 weeks ago I noticed some freckling on the lower leaves. I looked at it and thought it might be a cal/mag issue so I added cal/mag that week and went about my business. I saw it about a week later and it wasn't getting any better so I added more cal/mag. This continued for about 2-3 weeks until I finally took off a leaf and examined it under my microscope. I saw little bugs crawling everywhere and my stomach just dropped. My fiance did some quick research while I was panic ripping leaves off (see pictures) and she correctly diagnosed it as spider mites. I debated with myself and my close friend and ultimately I decided to throw all the plants in my tent away. I know that there are a lot of people who will say that there are things I could have done to make it to harvest but what it came down to is the people I take care of and personal pride. I consider myself a caregiver and I give away product for free that I am not going to use to my family and close friends. I thought to myself "Would you smoke this?" and when my answer was "ehhh, I don't know", I thought about how it would feel giving it away and immediately made the decision to destroy them. I take an immense amount of pride in my product and this hobby and if I am not going to stand behind it I would rather just start over. I grow from my heart (shout out to the Grow From Your Heart Podcast!) to help people and make sure my family is not getting unsafe product from sketchy people. To spray pesticides in flower that may hurt people and have little bug carcasses in there just goes against that in every way and is just wrong in my opinion if you are giving it away to others. If you are the only one smoking it then it is one thing to take that risk but not with your patients. I want my medicine to help people, not create or exacerbate health issues. It is also important to note that the mites had moved from my flower tent into my veg space and took over my auto berry as well. Damn things are crafty and fast. So that is why I made the decision to destroy them all after 3+ months of res changes, pruning, and manifolding on a slow vegging strain. Feel free to chime in with your opinion but I do not regret my decision. I threw out my new clones, mother plant, and auto berry I had on my veg side as well. Shout out to all the other growers out there that do the right thing by their patients. Caregivers > Cash croppers. For anyone curious, I removed everything from my tent and scrubbed it all with a 20% bleach/water solution. All equipment has been wiped down and stored in the garage away from any organic materials. I will give them until tomorrow (2 days) to air out and dry and then I will wipe it down again with bleach and wait another 2 days. Hopefully that will make sure everything is dead and will not come back next grow. That next grow should start in about a week. It sucks but sometimes it happens and you gotta be ready for it. Lesson learned. Never bring outdoor plants into your indoor garden even if it is after just a day or two. A bunch of people on here and Reddit warned me and I did not listen. Now I have learned the hard way and it feels like when your parents "told you so" haha. Thanks to everyone who stopped by along the way. Stay tuned for a new grow coming soon. It is going to be some cool new limited edition Mephisto Illuminautos. I am pretty excited. Good luck out there and always grow from your heart folks. -Grim
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06/23/2020 Topped her to 5 main stems, gotta decide if I want to top again or stay with 5 colas? I have a couple days to think about it. If the #3 male is showing typical bud structure I be happy
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Progress: starting to harvest. Update 10/9, we’re in the amber zone and will cut it all by 10/11. Marathon OG; 1 plant. Started harvesting earlier in the week, gradually taking down mature or at risk colas. The plant is probably going to be my best this year. Yield so far; I harvested 75%: fresh froze 2gal and cured 9oz. Theres another 4 oz still on the plant. 75% good to high quality dense and resin packed buds. This yield is for a 20 gallon plant. Lava cake: 4 plants (3-15 gallon 1-5 gallon). The main colas were mature with some amber. The sex pods were rotting on some so I took them down first to prevent any bud rot. Colas were mature (mostly mains) with hard dense buds. I took 30% and left about 70% still growing. I froze 4 gallons and harvested about a pound or so, hard to say yet as it’s just starting to dry. PPP is still waiting to be harvested. Funky looking purple bud stacks. Still some clear trichomes, mostly milky. Cant wait to try it. I ran some bubble hash: I ran some fresh frozen marathon OG as well as a pound from last years harvest. Bubble Hash Yield; < 2 0z 3g rosin quality A+quality (use a rig!) 10g high quality (dark rosin hash) A- quality 38g hash C quality (smoke in joints, like OG hash, but cleaner.) 10g low grade d/e quality (edibles or press for rosin) The fresh frozen produced the high quality rosin, but at a lower yield. The dried and cured pound from last years harvest produced so much ( an ounce and a half) it clogged up my micron bags. It’s good hash, but nothing like the fresh frozen rosin like hash. It’s gonna be a busy week of feeding, scoping, harvesting, drying, curing and trimming. The lava and the OG smoke great. The marathon og is so far my favorite to smoke. I have not tasted the purple push pops yet…..
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Week 5: Delving into the Roots of Panty Punch Auto's Growth As we venture into Week 5 of flowering, our journey with Panty Punch Auto continues to unfold with captivating revelations and profound insights. Before we dive into the details of this week's report, let's take a moment to reflect on the remarkable progression that has brought us to this point: from the humble seedling to the towering botanical wonder that graces our grow space today. Along the way, we've witnessed the unwavering dedication, innovative techniques, and invaluable support that have nurtured her growth, culminating in the magnificent plant we have now. At the heart of Panty Punch Auto's vitality lies her intricate root system, a hidden marvel beneath the surface. This week, we shine a spotlight on the importance of roots in driving plant health and productivity. Through meticulous care and nourishment, we've cultivated a robust network of roots that serve as the foundation for her abundant foliage and flourishing fruits. It's a testament to the symbiotic relationship between roots and above-ground growth, reminding us of the vital role they play in the cultivation journey. In the realm of environmental control, TrolMaster continues to be our trusted ally, providing precision and reliability at every turn. While this week sees the continued use of the Hydro-X controller, an exciting development awaits on the horizon. A recent mail call has brought us the new Tent-X controller, poised to revolutionize our grow environment with enhanced functionality and efficiency. Stay tuned for next week's update, where we'll unveil the unboxing and integration of this cutting-edge technology. Amidst our exploration of environmental factors, CO2 monitoring emerges as a crucial aspect of cultivation optimization. Utilizing a budget-friendly Amazon meter, we've observed CO2 levels reaching approximately 1300ppm in our grow room. This insight underscores the importance of maintaining optimal CO2 levels to maximize plant growth and productivity, a key consideration in our quest for cultivation excellence. As we navigate the intricacies of plant care, attention to detail emerges as a guiding principle. From monitoring TDS and pH levels to inspecting leaves and fruits for signs of health and vitality, every detail matters in ensuring Panty Punch's continued success. It's a reminder of the importance of vigilance and dedication in nurturing our botanical companion to her fullest potential. Before concluding this report, it's essential to extend heartfelt thanks to the pillars of our cultivation journey. To Aptus for their exceptional nutrients, to Seedstockers for providing the genetic marvel that is Panty Punch Auto, to TrolMaster for their innovative environmental control solutions, to Grow Diaries for the platform that connects us all, and to the vibrant community of growers for their endless support and inspiration. Together, we embark on this green adventure, nurturing beauty and growth every step of the way. As we bid farewell to Week 5, let us marvel at the intricate web of roots that sustains Panty Punch's growth and anticipate the wonders yet to come. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this extraordinary journey together! #PantyPunchAutoAdventure #RootsAndFruits #TrolMasterControl #GrowDiariesCommunity #CultivationExcellence Genetics - Panty Punch Auto - https://seedstockers.com/ Plant nutrition - Aptus Holland - https://aptus-holland.com LED Photons - Lumatek - https://lumatek-lighting.com Controls - Trol Master - https://www.trolmaster.eu/ Watering - myself Love and attention - Me, myself and i 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, With true love comes happiness. Always believe in your self and always do things expecting nothing and with an open heart , be a giver and the universe will give back to you in ways you could not even imagine so More info, the ocasional give-away and exclusive updates from all my adventures can be found - links in the profile description Friendly reminder all you see here is pure research and for educational purposes only Growers Love To you All 💚 💚 💚
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06/04: Début 3ème semaine jusqu'à présent je suis content de moi, c'est ma deuxième culture. La première a été assez mouvementée et cette fois-ci je me sent plus à l'aise par rapport aux arrosages par exemple. J'ai choisi de ne pas utiliser du allmix par exemple pour pas risquer de brûler mon plant lors de l'engraissâge etc. 06/05: Aujourd'hui "tie down" des branches les plus basses. (LST j 0) + Arrosage à l'eau clair 400ml ainsi que toping des branches basses. 06/06: j'aperçois les premiers pistils la phase de pré-flo est sur le points de débuter je vais augmenter la luminosité petit à petit dans les jours qui viennent pour arriver autour des 70,000Lux en phase de flo. 06/07: je vais revoir mon planing d'engraissage et ajouter un engrais de flo. et du CalMag agent toutes les deux semaines, quand au GHE essential une fois par semaine en foliaire. 06/08: le filet est placé depuis ce matin, maintenant on attends l'étirement floral pour le remplir. 06/09: arrosage +/-500ml avec engrais, j'ai tenté de descendre le filet pour palliser le plant et commencer à diriger le branche dans les trous du filet mais j'ai changé d'avis car je le sentais pas, je préfère attendre le stretch et utiliser le filet quand les branches l'atteindront naturellement. 06/10: finalement j'ai fait un topping hiers soir car le fiming ne semblait pas prendre et le cola continuais a monter et a chaque nouveau noeud j'avais chaque fois que deux branche donc j'ai préferer le topping certaine branche latérale on déjà rejoint la hauteur de deux branche obtenue grâce au topping. je suis étonnée par la vigueur de cette variété qui se remet rapidement de tout stress!
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Top dressed for the last time. Fed some compost tea and now smooth sailing ⛵️
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This was a solid week but my PH keeps dropping. PPM dropped from 780ish to 560 so I know she's eating. Buds are forming nice and compact for their first week of actually forming. Other than the PH problem that I'm correcting daily until my fresh res change, my tallest stalk in the back grew into the light so hopefully those buds don't bleach! Open to constructive criticism btw!
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harvested on day 66. trichomes been turning amber for last couple of weeks. but she is amazing. bud structure is top notch and the smell is unreal. this was my first organic grow and only second ever. the difference in my grows are night and day and i will be staying organic for sure. i cant recommened it enough. will update weights etc when its all dried hopefully on the weekend coming
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Day 70, 100% cloudy with some ambers. Shame about the main cola fox tailing, and a nightmare grow really. From heat stress, and cal mag deficiency and nute burn pretty much 6 weeks it’s been one thing after the other. But she kept growing, and with continued efforts it’s looking like I have been rewarded. The smell is strong!! The sticky fingers speaks for themselves. Scissors are ruined 😂. Will hang dry now for at least 5 days before another little trim / tidy up prior to jarring / curing.
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Making some bubble hash and Show you the results
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@Drawer
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I still found a few places with bud rot and I keep removing every spot I see. The plants have been doing fine beside that, they are looking and smelling great, they are super dense and I can't wait for them to be ready. Most trichomes are still clear so I am awaiting for the first ambers to show up, aiming for around 5% amber and 95% milky.
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Sono belle vogliose... Fertilizzanti NOVERAL il top... Vasi da 17 LT in tessuto....
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Seeing how the results are, the big ones I made apical and fmi species or the one you cut 3/4 I think they came out in a few days, some just cut the leaf and sprouted, I helped the biggest one with its final production and all of them general the different techniques, although curious results for a beginner, the techniques were not done well, they were cut halfway or only the leaves and not the apex itself ahahahaha, it turned out but very good in the end I would say
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Welcome to week 10. First trichome pics coming in. one BPP seems to be getting there, rest is still 1-2 weeks out, my estimate right now, might change in the future. No watering as of yet, problably next on 16/04. Watered on 16/04., 1.5L, 5.7PH 1.5 EC, 5ml/L Bloom 1ml/L Green Sensation Watered the two BPPS only on 18/05, 1.5L, 5.7PH 1.7EC, Same nutes Trichomes on all seem to ambering up, but still a bit to go. Closely monitoring their progress.
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More pistills showing everywhere! 😍 day 61: everyone is female, except for 2 plants, and it is not one of the big ones 😁 hasn’t shown male signs either day 63! Everybody has a pussy! All females in my beautiful garden now! 👩🏼☠️️
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herz is coming on well dosnt seem to stretch much but is a nice dense bush with bud sites popping up everywhere. stopped with the silicon and calmag gave her a flush and started with buddy at 0.5ml thanks for reading happy growing guys