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@DogDoctorOfficial
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Hey Grow Diaries fam,
Welcome back to another update on our PCR adventure! We're at Week 9, which marks Week 4 of the flowering stage, and things are getting exciting!
Overview
The PCRs are flourishing, and the transformation is nothing short of spectacular. The tent is buzzing with energy, and every day brings new developments. The buds are swelling beautifully, and the trichome production is off the charts. This week has been all about maintaining optimal conditions and ensuring our ladies get everything they need to reach their full potential.
Environment and Conditions
Tent: 3x3, cleaned and prepped from top to bottom to ensure a pristine environment.
Lighting: ViparSpectra P2000, delivering a perfect spectrum for this stage of growth. The balanced PAR output and efficient energy use keep our girls happy and thriving.
Watering: TDS at 410, pH 5.8, and water temperature at 21°C. This ensures the nutrients are perfectly balanced and readily available.
Nutrient Regimen
We’ve kept up with our Aptus Holland feeding schedule, and it's paying off big time. Here's the current mix:
Nutritional Spray: Aptus Holland NutriSpray to keep those leaves lush and healthy.
TopBooster: Replaced StartBooster with TopBooster to promote flower development.
P-Boost: Added to the mix for that extra phosphorus kick, crucial for blooming.
K-Boost: a must for them to go fat as we like.
The results speak for themselves – lush green foliage and robust bud formation.
Defoliation
At the end of this week, we performed a mass defoliation. It's always a bit nerve-wracking, but the results are worth it. Removing excess leaves ensures better light penetration and airflow, reducing the risk of mold and pests. Plus, it allows the plant to focus its energy on bud production. And let me tell you, after the defoliation, the PCRs look sexy as ever with their long legs and sculpted structure!
Clones Update
Our clones are thriving, showing the longest and whitest roots I've ever seen. We treated them with a water mix that included K-Boost and Mycor Mix at 1 gram per liter. This combination has worked wonders, promoting vigorous root development and overall plant health.
Reflections
This week has been a testament to the importance of a clean environment and precise nutrient management. The PCRs are responding exceptionally well, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with their progress. We're well on our way to an incredible harvest, and I can't wait to see these beauties in full bloom.
A huge shout out to:
Aptus Holland: For the top-notch nutrients and constant support. You guys rock!
Art Genetix: For creating such an incredible strain. The PCRs are truly something special.
Grow Diaries Community: Your support and feedback are invaluable. Keep the positive vibes coming!
Here’s to another fantastic week of growing! Stay positive, keep pushing forward, and enjoy every moment of this beautiful journey.
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 !
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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 !
Growers love to you all
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@thelatebloomer
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Throughout the week they’ve been topped, very very minimally defoliated (only fan leaves blocking light at the top) and some LST clips have been placed.
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@Hoodoo
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2020-07-27 Waited all week to post. Haven't changed nutrient levels at all. The plants are drinking at a normal rate and sit around 700 ppm and 6.0 pH on the regular. They've actually become more much stable, they are starting to get so sticky and smelly already. I can't remove them from the tent anymore to change water so I just put a water pump in there, drain it as much as I can, then flush with tap water, drain that, refill. I think the UC Roots and Great White will keep it healthy. The roots did not get out of hand at all on this grow but the upper plant absolutely did. It's right up to the top of the tent, I keep having to smack it down and bend it down...
I have noticed there are pure white tipped buds forming on plant 1. Supposedly this is a good sign: https://www.leafly.com/news/growing/white-tips-on-cannabis-buds
I feel like the buds aren't as fat as other people by week 5 of flower but I accidentally have so many growth tips, I think some of the growth is misguided right now. They are thickening up but not as fast as I expected. Looking forward to harvesting in 4-6 weeks!
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@Ctrellis90
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Alright, so we're moving along with the grow but some of these ladies seem to be struggling just a little bit more than others... they're definitely growing at a great pace but the foliage just looks rough.
I stopped the alfalfa Ferment thinking it might be a little to potent for them right now... we'll see how they look after another week. I'm sure they'll all grow out of the funk.
This is my mutant auto and she seems to be doing good with her double heads.
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@Akil21
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About 3 week into flower packing in tons of frost it amazing smooth sailing can wait to see this finished product
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@rudiak
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The grow was a complete success I am so happy and have some great quality product at the end of it.
First things first the important bits the weights of each plant and what was done differently on each during the grow, plant colours can be determined by looking at the colour of the pipecleaner hooked over side throughout the grow.
Pink - Wet = 548g | Dry = 106g
Pink didn't have any defoliation or trimming throughout the grow, she was the untouched girl, looked the biggest at the begining but the other girls overtook in flowering in a big big way! She looked like she got root rot close to the end of the grow potentially, her leaves turned on me very quickly and I harvested her early, she wasn't quite as dry as I liked and during drying more mould occurred on some of the buds, I was left with a good 85g after being very fussy and wipping lots of buds out to protect the rest of the harvest. You can tell she was harvested a little early as doesn't taste as good or smell as good as the rest. Her buds in the jar are more compact as been curing for a week on the rest.
Orange - Wet = 416g | Dry = 120g
A little bit trimming/defoliation. Stripped of fan leaves on last week for flush.
Blue - Wet = 466g | Dry = 121g
She was smaller at the start, and I flushed too early as she had a late growth spurt and became massive, think she also developed a late root rot but caught it before any harm was caused to the buds but the leaves are a bit yellow as you can see from the final trimmed product! Also potentially so tall she may of been a bit close to the light and got a little hot.
Yellow - Wet = 508g | Dry = 132g
The abosolute star of the grow! We grew her originally as a backup in a spare container that is awful for growing, we ended up needing her and transplanted her in the early weeks when we broke one of the other girls. She had a good trim/defoliation throughout grow to ensure she was getting good light coverage.
So from this grow I have learnt alot and will be taking the information to try and create a perfect grow next time! My plans are to use perlite to help prevent root rot in the later stages and increase air flow through the soil mix. I will also use a 9cm pot to start the grils off and transplant when they have grown out of them. I will place the scrog net in the tent early on so can use it to train the girls, probably around week 2/3. And I will do a light trim late veg and last couple weeks of flower will get a heavy defoliation. Keeps your eyes open for my pineapple express growing coming soon!
For the complete feed schedule you can download the PDF here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hgKhzGtTXeCi22WJqQ_QQcUvilWRjq86
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@BloodBath
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Sour wiz came out amazing. Not many problems during her grow. Each pheno came out really different but that’s from my doing. I trained each plant differently to see what the difference would be. Responds really well to stress and training. I can’t tell you in words how great the flowers are. They’re literally coated in trichomes and smell and taste so damn good. Fruity sweet gasoline. Enjoy and thanks everyone who looks and follows.0
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@MadeInGermany
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Day 20 since time change to 12 / 12h.
Hey everyone ☺️.
This week she continued to develop very well 🤗.
It absorbs the nutrients from Green Buzz Liquids very well.
I am very thrilled .
otherwise there is nothing more to report this week 🙈.
I wish you a nice week, stay healthy 🙏🏻 and let it grow 🍀
You can buy this Strain at
https://thecaliconnection.com/seeds/girls-scout-cookies-34.html
You can buy the fertilizer at
https://www.greenbuzzliquids.com/
Type:
Girls Scout Cookies
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Genetics:
GSC Tint Mint
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Vega lamp:
2 x Todogrow Led
Quantum Board 100 W
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Bloom Lamp :
2 x Todogrow Led
Cxb 3590 COB 3500 K 205W
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Soil :
Canna Coco Professional +
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Fertilizer:
Green Buzz Liquids :
Organic Grow Liquid
Organic Bloom Liquid
Organic more PK
More Roots
Fast Buds
Humic Acid Plus
Growzyme Big Fruits
Clean Fruits
Cal / Mag
Organic Ph - Pulver
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Water:
Osmosis water mixed with normal water (24 hours stale that the chlorine evaporates) to 0.2 - 0.4 EC. Add Cal / Mag 2 ml per l water every 2 waterings . Ph with Organic Ph - Pulver to 5.8 .
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@Gardens_of_Of
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Green House feeded one is simply the happiest lady in the tent, growing big frosty buds.
Advanced Nutrients one is recovering and growing colorful buds.
Both phenos smell like grapes just like described in the name…
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@The_Bearded_Grower
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welcome to Day 71 2/26/2021 well I am very happy she is putting on some weight and is still looking healthy. we are getting near the end of the grow now and i have a new sponsorship coming up in my next grow so stay tuned.
happy growing and as always keep your stick on the ice
Update with some macro shots
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@Rando1314
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Switched to 12/12 a few days ago. Girls are loving it!! Also after treating for bugs of some sort I let loose ab 50 ladybugs (most of which died but some are doing well) hopefully they pick through and get rid of anything left behind. Color is good but there’s a few brown spots and brown tips on a cpl leaves. Defoiled a bunch of leaves hoping it pushes all growth upwards. First time scrogging so this is all experimental for me so I hope I’m doing well! We shall see in ab 8 weeks when she’s ripe I can’t wait!!!
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@artems
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Don't have many things to say, flowering going ok and plant started to smell a little. The color is amazing!
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@pifflestikkz
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Day 85
23/09/24 Monday
De-chlorinated tap water pH 6 and calmag today.
Day 87
25/09/24 Wednesday
Feed today using de-chlorinated tap water pH 6 only.
Day 89
27/09/24 Friday
De-chlorinated tap water pH 6 with Plagron PK13-14 today.
Picture and video update 😎
Day 91
29/09/24 Sunday (End of week)
De-chlorinated tap water pH 6 only today. Will start only water next week 👌💚 added pictures 😎
Notes: auto orange bud getting deep purple tips, lovely colour. And deep rich pungent smell.
Auto melonade Runtz, absolutely beautiful, pink under leaves, and nice bud structure.
Auto overdose, dense compact beautiful structure of a plant 💪💚
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@Smokeitup091191
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This week has gone well again. All plants are in flower now 3 I would say are a week behind the others. Ztrawberries without doubt is looking like the busiest girls with each day presented new changes in there grow the terps are starting to come through abit now, all smell amazing and it will only get better!! This week increased EC to 1.8 and plants are reacting very well not really had any issues as yet 🤞🏼
Ztrawberries seem to have stopped with the stretch ranging between 130 to 100cm, Tropicana cookies are between 120- 100 but one is still stretching and Cherry cola seems to be having a little stretch at the minute at 80cm but still going ✌️🏽
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@Mr_Height
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Producing buds nicely this week - despite it being more susceptible to light burn than the other pheno. I had a similar plant but in auto form that went from green to yellow over night. It is just the genes. It looks sick but that's how it actually grows, I've learnt to accept the fan leaves don't stay looking green and lush for long from this pheno. It is still producing goods non the less!
Happy growing 🌱💚
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@HappyPetals
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I wanted to use the flowering nutrients (I think it's the bloom nutrients) but it's been raining a lot lately. The soil is still quite saturated so I'll wait and see if it'll dry out a bit in a few days before I give it some food.
So far the trichomes are more visible on both beauties. I've started to trim more of the lower and fan leaves. I would say about 1/4 of the bottom is pretty airy. Working my way up every day.
It has been cold the last 2 days dipping anywhere between 10C to 15C in the evening and day time high of 15C to 18C. It's supposed to heat up (25C-28C) in the next few days but then back with some cold days again. That's the problem with Canadian Mother Nature; can't make up her mind. This will test my plants and see how they do with the ups and downs. Hopefully it won't affect them that much.
I've also started rotating them in case the sun isn't getting certain parts of the plant. I'm not sure if it matters but it isn't cumbersome to do so why not.
So far I've been lucky to not worry about any infestation nor abnormal leaf coloring. I usually do a deep watering only once a week if it's a normal week with no scorching hot days. There was a period of 3 scorching hot days and they definitely were droopy and thirsty. So I must have watered them 3x over a span of 7 days.
Very excited to continue to see them grow into beasts!
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@Wiebechillin
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- Plants are all looking very nice at this stage.
- Flowering is well under way and the buds are developing nicely throughout this week.
- Have not started LSTing 5th seed and it is growing very well
- Last week of the MH Light. Switch to HPS for flowering stage
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@DevilsBud
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New week for the 3 banana Punch
2 pheno are free/purple and buds are huge and Rock solid the other one doesn't have the purple in here bud goddamm the cola on that mother fuckers is insane
it's going great there at a size that adding extra nutrients is waste and only making flushing take longer so starting to lower all nutrients and preparing for last week exited times
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