Hi@ALL,
it's the end of the second flowering week, unfortunately, Iโm dealing with fungus gnats. As a countermeasure, Iโve used nematodes. The challenge is that during the flowering phase, I prefer to let the soil dry out completely before watering. However, nematodes require consistently moist conditions to survive. Additionally, Iโve read that nematodes can take three to four weeks to eliminate all the eggs โ quite a long time. I might also try neem oil.
Also, Iโve noticed that the tips of 20%-25% of the leaves have turned brown and become crispy. This occurs both at the top and bottom of the plant. I suspect Iโve provided too much light. My biggest challenge currently is finding the right light intensity. Iโm using an AC Infinity Ionframe EVO3 with 280W. According to the instructions, I should operate it at 100% intensity during the flowering phase when itโs 30 centimeters away. However, that feels like a full-blown laser show for the plant. (supposedly around 1600 PPFD). Now Iโve positioned it at 45 centimeters and 70% intensity. According to the Photone App, the upper part of the plant receives approximately 900-1000 PPFD. Unfortunately, I canโt fully trust my smartphone an the appโฆ well, thatโs what happens when you turn everything into science ๐
And one more thing caught my attention: the smell. Itโs not there. I can hardly smell anything. My GG#4 is three weeks old and fills the entire room with its strong odor, but the L.A. Amnesia simply doesnโt smell like anything. Somehow, that worries me a little ๐ฉ
Overall, the plant seems "healthy" and does its thing, but Iโm unsure whether to prune the lower branches. Although they receive light, theyโre about 10-15 centimeters below the upper ones ๐
Wish you a nice day. ๐๐๐
GrowHard.GoPro. ๐ช