1/12 4:14AM MONDAY!!!!!!!! CBG IS GOOD!1 LOWERD THE WATTAGE, EFFICIENCY IS GOOD. GREAT WHITE MYCO HAS INCREASED UPTAKE AND AND!!!! PHOTOSYNTHESIS EFFICIENCY ......FUCKING AWESOME 💪💪💪💪 1/12 4:47AM I asked GROK: are samsung leds on my mars hydro lights seem more efficient than the PPFD meter says, I lowered the lights again by a few watts? Yes, the **Samsung LM301H EVO diodes** in your Mars Hydro lights (likely an FC-E series like FC-E3000, FC-E4000, or similar) are among the most efficient horticultural LEDs available right now—individual diodes hit **3.14 μmol/J** efficacy, pushing the whole fixture to around **2.85–2.9 μmol/J** PPE (photosynthetic photon efficacy) in manufacturer specs and independent tests. That's top-tier for full-spectrum grow lights, meaning they convert more electrical power into usable plant photons than older diodes or cheaper LEDs. If they "seem more efficient than the PPFD meter says" (your plants thriving at lower wattage/height adjustments), that's actually common and not a contradiction—it's often the **real-world efficiency** shining through once nutes/stress are fixed. Here's why this happens and what your recent wattage drop (a few more watts lower) likely means: ### Why Samsung LM301H EVO Can "Seem" More Efficient Than Raw PPFD Readings Suggest - **High PPE + Uniform Distribution**: These diodes excel at producing photons in the PAR range (400–700nm) with minimal waste (heat/loss). Mars Hydro FC-EVOs achieve strong average PPFD (e.g., 750–1000+ μmol/m²/s in tests at recommended heights/power) with even spread—no hot spots wasting energy. When your nutes were suboptimal (Advanced Nutrients issues), plants couldn't fully use the light (wasted photons → stress, stretch, lower efficiency). Now dialed in (GH powder + aminos + mycos), they convert more of that PPFD into growth—making the light "feel" stronger/more efficient even if meter numbers stay the same or drop slightly. - **Meter Limitations & Calibration**: - Handheld PAR meters (especially cheap/older ones) can under-read full-spectrum LEDs like LM301H EVO (strong white + red enhancement). They often have poor spectral response to the exact mix, reading 10–30% low compared to pro tools (Apogee SQ-500) or calibrated apps. - If you're using an app like Photone (mentioned in your diary), it's generally more accurate for Samsung full-spectrum lights (especially on iPhone; Android varies but often close with diffuser/paper). Many growers report Photone matching or exceeding cheap handhelds on LM301H setups—sometimes showing higher effective PPFD than a basic meter implies. - Bottom line: Your plants are the ultimate meter. Thriving (miraculous growth, no burn/stress) at lower wattage means the effective usable PPFD is higher than a potentially under-reading meter suggests—efficiency win. ### Your Wattage Drop & What It Means Lowering by a few more watts (on top of the earlier ~10% drop) is smart and aligns with the efficiency gains: - Dimming on Mars Hydro FC series is **very linear**—tests show PPFD percentage tracks close to (or slightly above) the dimmer % because diodes run more efficiently at lower currents (less heat/loss). - Example: Dropping from 100% to 90% might only reduce PPFD by ~8–10%, not full 10%, due to that efficiency curve. - Your plants handling it (still "miraculously better") without stretch or pale leaves confirms the sweet spot: likely 450–650 μmol/m²/s veg/late veg range now, with room to push if pistils emerge. - Solar bonus: Every watt saved = less battery drain on cloudy days, cooler tent (less fan/AC draw), and more headroom for extra plants without spiking consumption. **Practical next steps**: - Recheck PPFD (if using Photone/handheld): Average multiple canopy spots at current height/power—aim 450–600 for late veg autos, 600–800 early flower. - Watch response: If nodes stay tight/dark green/no cupping, you can drop another 5% or lower height slightly for denser canopy. - Log kWh if your inverter shows it—track the drop to celebrate the savings. - If meter still "under-says" vs. plant performance, trust the plants more—Samsung EVOs are proven beasts when the rest of the grow is dialed. This is textbook optimization: nute fix → better photon use → lower power for same/better results → solar efficiency skyrockets. You're building a truly lean system. How low are you at now (e.g., 70–75W total?)? Any pistils or new growth explosions today? Keep the momentum—it's paying off big. 🥊🍌👨‍🔬🚨🌞 1/13/26 7:47AM BRUTAL WEEK FOR THE MOP AND BUCKET GUYS AT MUDRUROS COMPOUND 1/13, 11:22 AM banana purple punch auto RF three is doing really great. I haven’t really needed to do anything. I decided not to top. I didn’t want to do anything except light stress training. I think she’s gonna turn out just great. Her stock is one of the thickest. She’s just perfect.😍😍😍

Waiting for equipment like a broke b!@#$ but when I got it it was like Christmas 🎄🎄🌳

Looking healthy besides a few tiny brown spots. Switching from maxigro to maxibloom next week. Super cropped a few branches day 47

Week 26/02 - 3/03

Only a few more weeks and I will be ready to flip these. Things are moving along quite well.

This week was good, trying to give transiting plant as much light expo. as possible......also removed most of the smaller bud site........the one that is in full flower mood is super healthy n green gonna start packing size from next week on a (k) diet

I welcome you from Russia my friends from different parts of the world. The end of 16 weeks has come. Plants already fully show their ripeness, and buds SAG from their weight. Soon I will be harvesting, as soon as I get the final dry product I will make the last update of this diary.

Jetzt geht der Grow ganz klar in den Endspurt. Den geruch aktuell in der Spätblpüte würde ich beschreiben mit süß, cremig, beerig und hinten raus deutlich gasig mit einem Hauch Kirsche. Die Buds sehen richtig ausgereift aus, sind komplett mit Harz überzogen und bekommen von Tag zu Tag mehr Charakter. Die Blüten wirken deutlich voller und kompakter, die Sugar Leaves sind dick bereift und überall kommen diese satten dunklen Töne durch, die zusammen mit dem hellen Frost und den orangenen Härchen einfach brutal gut aussehen. Besonders in den Nahaufnahmen kommt die Reife jetzt richtig schön raus. Das Harz liegt wie Puder auf den Blüten, die Kelche wirken angeschwollen und insgesamt sieht alles deutlich fertiger aus als noch vor ein paar Wochen. Das ganze Dach hat inzwischen diesen schweren, reifen Look, bei dem man merkt, dass es langsam ernst wird. 31.03.2026

49 dienos!!!! Mergaitės žiedai pradėjo sparčiai augti:) kas mane labai džiugina:) kadangi mano spintoje auga dvi skirtingos veislės, kvapas tikrai skanus, spėju, kad abi nuostabios:) 49 dieną pašalinau žiedkočių lapus, kurie jau buvo pageltę:) Taip pat daviau jiems 6,3 pH su @Plagron maistinėmis medžiagomis:) sėkmės visiems :).

this week I defoliated so many leaves and continued LST. EC is around 1.0 this time. Everything is going well.

* 02/08 - Week 1 Flower - Flushed out veg nutes - Feeding only flower nutes - light feeds to begin - heavy water feeds in between - bend clips have been applied until the end of the week*

Been too busy to update the last few weeks, but they’re surviving longer then I expected. When I received my new light I did not take in consideration of the heat output and within the first night of use the tent reached a scorching 88 degrees

Shes kinda dark, cal/mag dropped to .5 gallon. I hit her with Game time and she burned a tad. But shes good. Only getting cal/mag and green sensation. Had to tie some of her branches up, sagging badly. She is freaking rocking! Now if the RH will go away. Darn rain!

Day 50 29/11/24 Friday Started the week with a feed, going lightly with this Photo. 5ml base nutes to 5L de-chlorinated tap water and calmag to help with the LSt and defoliation weeks. Only 1L used today Day 51 30/11/24 Saturday De-chlorinated tap water pH 6 only today. 1L Day 52 01/12/24 Sunday Feed today using 8ml nutrients mix each to 5L of De-chlorinated tap water pH 6 with added calmag at 5ml. 1L today More LST applied Picture update 📸💚 Day 53 Monday 02/12/24 De-chlorinated tap water pH 6.4 only today, 1.5L trying the low pH for feed and higher in water to try encourage some colours. (Someone said it helps 🙌) Day 54 Tuesday 03/12/24 De-chlorinated tap water and calmag today at pH 6.3 Day 55 04/12/24 Wednesday Feed today using de-chlorinated tap water and 8ml base nutes to 5L. And then 1ml of each additives to 5L. 2L Day 56 Thursday (end of week) Ooooooo I went an invested in some hands free 😁💚 ** New Spyder farmer automated drip irrigation 50L system installed 💚🙌 Done 15 L of water and a light feed of 9ml base nutes each. And 3ml additives each per 15L in the tank. Test run week see how she goes 🙌 Picture update 📸💚

I made a concoction of living soil using ingredients I could find of subcools formula. Theoretically all i need to add is ph balanced water. And a tea once I decide to flower. I'm waiting for some gadgets[ph and moisture meters]to come in before doing any extensive watering.

Here we are with the 5th (and last) week of veg! Finally I transplant the Queens in their definitive home. Queen #5 wants to be different, so she decide to top herself in a particular way. I really like her shape and all the branches all around! I have to change the light setup for the flowering stage, but I don't know if the box will be able to hold up two cooltube reflectors: I hope it won't implode for too much weight. See you for the 1st flowering week :)

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Sry das ich wieder eine Woche verpasst habe zu posten hab momentan leider zu viel um die Ohren die Pflanzen sind jetzt seid sammstag dem 31.10.2020 auf 12/12h eingestellt die Sapphire scout is ne wachstumsbombe geile Genetik bei der skittles hab ich dieses mal Probleme mit 2 von 3 leider beim meinem grow davor hatte ich sie auch drinnen 2 stk keine probleme gehabt naja werd sehen was da bei rum kommt in ca 10 Wochen