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Week 4: Growth Spurts and New Challenges Continued Growth and Health As we move into the fourth week, the plants are showing impressive growth. Their leaves are a lush, vibrant green, and the stems are becoming stronger. The transition to the larger 11-liter fabric pots has clearly paid off, providing the roots with ample space and better aeration. Adjusting Nutrient Levels Given their positive response to the nutrients, I decided to continue with 2/3 of Terra Aquatica Tripart feeding schedule, adjusting slightly to meet their increasing demands. Here's the updated feeding plan for this week: CalMag: 2.5 ml/l (Starting EC before adding nutrients: 0.50 mS/cm) Grow: 1.5 ml/l Bloom: 1.0 ml/l Micro: 0.5 ml/l EC: 1.2 mS/cm (600 ppm PPM-500/TDS) pH: 6.0 Each plant is watered with approximately 20% runoff to ensure there's no nutrient buildup in the coco mix. I will maintain this nutrient level until the pre-flowering stage to avoid the risk of nutrient burn due to over-fertilization. Weather Improvements and Adjustments The weather has been steadily improving, with temperatures expected to rise to around 25°C starting Wednesday, accompanied by abundant sunshine. This upcoming forecast is excellent news for my plants, as I anticipate a final growth spurt before flowering begins. Every centimeter of growth counts at this stage, and I'm optimistic about maximizing their potential under these favorable conditions. Strengthening with Wind Exposure On days with good weather, I move the plants out of the greenhouse to expose them to natural wind. This practice helps strengthen their stems, improving overall stability. Additionally, the wind creates a more challenging environment for pests, helping to keep them at bay. Smart Watering Strategy I only water the plants when the pots feel noticeably lighter. This encourages the roots to search for water, promoting the development of a stronger and more extensive root system. This method helps ensure the plants remain healthy and resilient. Pest Management: Observations and Actions At the beginning of the third week, I noticed dark discolorations on the undersides of some leaves. A few days later, these spots turned into yellow patches. I am still unsure about the cause of these spots. To prevent a potential insect infestation, I sprayed all the leaf surfaces, both top and bottom, with a mildly dosed neem oil mixture. Since then, the spots have not spread further. Because these discolorations are only affecting the lower leaves, they are not causing me significant concern at the moment. Regular inspections and preventive measures are crucial to maintaining the health of the plants and ensuring that any issues are caught early. Decision Against LST At first I have decided against using LST. But some of your comments made me try some LST on two of my plants. I choose Tangie and Gorilla cookies to try out and learn some stuff. Blue dream and Banana purple punch stay without any training. Thanks guys for your advice 👍 Monitoring and Care My daily routine involves checking the plants every morning and evening. This includes: Monitoring the moisture level of the coco mix. Inspecting the plants for any signs of pests or nutrient deficiencies. Growth Observations The plants are responding well to the controlled environment and balanced nutrition. They are growing rapidly, with new leaves appearing almost daily. The stems are thickening, and the overall structure of the plants is robust and healthy. Looking Ahead As we head into week 4, I am optimistic about the continued growth and health of my plants. The combination of a stable environment, appropriate nutrient levels, and diligent care is proving successful. I’m excited to see how they progress and adapt as they move closer to the flowering stage. Seeking Feedback and Tips Your feedback and tips are valuable to me! If you have any suggestions on how I can improve my growing techniques or insights based on your own experiences, please feel free to share them in the comments below. Let's grow together!
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Day 79, 28th of November 2020: Hi there! Here we go let's say half way. Plants are pretty these Original Sensible Seeds genetics are fantastic! The 2 OG and the Runtz Gum is very strechy. Black Ghost is pretty shorter bushier plant. Runtz Gum and Do-Si-Dos OG approx the same height Do-Si-Dos OG is taller a bit. Wedding Gelato is really cool little, bushy anf nice buds forming not problem with her all she is quiet. Do-Si-Dos OG has some deficiency and leaf gets dry but nothing very serious..... Fertilization is still the same every second day with the rationand mixture above stated. The lamp is on 11.15 min and off 12.45 min. Last week was 15 min longer light cycle.... So every week 15 min shorter light cycle until the 5th week. So far -45 min. It switches on at 6 am and off at 17.15 pm.
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Starting to take shape and smell😂 was able to take a fastbuds down this week to help the ramp into harvest. 😂😂 gréât strains - spring is here - on Twitter now @greenleopard420 - all good. Variation if feeding in the tent. Those little fleas still there , nematodes didn’t work so disappointed there.
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LJ4Q23 Bolt III SOP LJ4Q23 - 8-Plant SOG from Cuts Objective: - 8 Plants - Single Colas - No Branches - Harvest Lemon Jeffery (Narrow Leaf Phenos): 70±5 days - Light Intensity - Ramp up from 200 - > 40 DLI, at 13 hour ScotoPeriod, will need MAX Light to Achieve - Ramp Light Intensity to MAX ASAP (3 Weeks?) Notes: - Lemon Jeffery handles HIGH LIGHT Well, even within 6” of Light @ ~1800 µMol/m2/ - The challenge will be achieving minimum 40 Mol/day, which in this setup requires 1000 µMol/m2/s @ 13 hour Scotoperiod ______________________________________ Start of Week: [ 2023-12-13, LJ4Q 15:B:2:1] End of Week: [ 2023-12-19, LJ4Q 21:B:2:7] Environment Targets (Bolt III): - Scotoperiod: [ 13, h] # Contiguous dark hours daily - DayPeriod: [ 1900, 0600 +24h] - TemperatureMax: [ 78, °F] #CHANGE from [82, °F] - RH: [ 68, %] - VPD: [ 1.0, mS] - LightIntensity: [ 850, 1000, µMol/m2/s] - LightDistance: [ 16.5, “] Bolt III Fertigation - RLA HYDRO Chart, Week 4, EC: [ 1.8, mS] - Primer A: [ 8.5, ml, gal] - Primer B: [ 8.5, ml, gal] - Silica Skin: [ 4.25, ml, gal] All Fertigation Add - Plant Success: - Microbelife Photosynthesis Plus: [ 0.5, ml/gal] - Build-a-Soil: - Quillaja20 Powder: [ 0.5, tsp/gal] - South Cascade Organics: - SLF-100: [ 5, ml, gal] __ Wed Dec 13, 2023 LJ4Q 15:B:2:1 LightIntensity: [ 932, µMol/m2/s] DLI: [ 35.1, 11, mol/m2/day] # On our way to 40 DLI Popped above 12” Plant Height (13 - 14”) 24# Photone Filter, Add 10%: 848 x 1.1 : 932 - [x] Measure Runoff - [x] Amt: 600 - Reduced Irrigation Event from 2:30 to 2:15 - Measure Thursday, Adjust. Foliar: - [ ] CalMag Fuel: [ 20, ml/gal] - [ ] Peak Bloom: [ 5, ml/gal] __ Thu Dec 14, 2023 LJ4Q 16:B:2:2 - [x] Reset Intensity - LightIntensity: [ 838, µMol/m2/s] # Calculated, 24# Filter, +10%, 762 Measured, 30.1 DLI - [x] Change Light Distance: [ 19.5, in] - [x] DLI: [ 33, mol/m2] - [x] Measure Runoff - [x] Amt: [ 400, ml] - 8 X 4400 X 10% (Field Capacity): 3520 Max, 350 - 450 is the target runoff per day - 15 sec: 200, ml. 200/15 ml/sec / 8 plants: 1.6 ml/sec. Close to our 1.7 ml/sec per plant Consider that - So we want field capacity per day, until we’re showing drought stress. - 4400 ml X 10%: 440 ml/plant/day - 110 ml/plant/event - 4 events/day - But that would only be 64 seconds, not current 135. - Let’s reduce again to 2 Minutes total, and evaluate. GUESS: If Linear, we should have 200 ml runoff __ Fri Dec 15, 2023 LJ4Q 17:B:2:3 Res: [ 4, gal] Environment Actuals - Scotoperiod: [ 13, h] # Contiguous dark hours daily - DayPeriod: [ 1900, 0600 +24h] - TemperatureMax: [ 78, °F] - RH: [ 67, %] - VPD: [ 0.86, mS] - LightIntensity: [ 838, 1000, µMol/m2/s] - LightDistance: [ 19.5, in] - [x] Refresh Reservoir - [x] 4 Gal - [x] Change Irrigation Duration Before 1845 - [x] IrrigationDuration: [ 2, min] - [x] Measure Runoff @1930 - [x] Amt: 180, ml. # after 2 fertigations 🤨 - Raised Fertigation per event to 2:15 fm 2:00 Guesstimate: 120 sec * 1.7 ml/sec: 204 ml I think we’re closer to 0.8 ml/sec: ~ 100 ml per delivery (2min) Refresh - 4 Gallons - Primer A: [ 36, ml] - Primer B: [ 36, ml] - Silica Skin: [ 18, ml] - King Crab: [ 2, ml] - Terps Plus: [ 2, ml] - Quillaja 20: [ 2, tsp] - SLF-100: [ 20, ml] - EC: 1.8 Res Temp: [ 60, F] Irrigation Timing Update Initiate Irrigation Irrigation Complete Event 0 18:45:00 18:47:00 Event 1 21:30:00 21:32:00 Event 2 00:15:00 00:17:00 Event 3 03:00:00 03:02:00 - Foliar: - [ ] Solar Rain: [ 20, ml/gal] - [ ] Peak Bloom: [ 5, ml/gal] __ Sat Dec 16, 2023 LJ4Q 18:B:2:4 - [x] Measure Runoff - [x] Amt: [ 250, ml] We really need the additional 15 seconds, reset today: Initiate Irrigation Irrigation Complete Event 0 18:45:00 18:47:15 Event 1 21:30:00 21:32:15 Event 2 00:15:00 00:17:15 Event 3 03:00:00 03:02:15 __ Sun Dec 17, 2023 LJ4Q 19:B:2:5 - [x] Measure Runoff - [x] Amt: [ 230, ml] #1930 - LightIntensity: [ 1047, µMol/m2/s] # 110% of Photone 952 - DLI: 61.7 __ Mon Dec 18, 2023 LJ4Q 20:B:2:6 - [x] Measure Runoff - [x] Amt: [ 80, ml] - On the theory that the main feed line siphons back to res, despite back flow adaptor - Add 45 Seconds to FIRST Feed of Day to Assure Priming and delivery of feed water. - Add 15 Seconds to remaining 3 __ Tue Dec 19, 2023 LJ4Q 21:B:2:7 - [ ] Measure Runoff - [ ] Amt: Added :45 to initial fertigation, :15 to remaining. Initiate Irrigation Irrigation Complete Event 0 18:45:00 18:48:00 Event 1 21:30:00 21:32:30 Event 2 00:15:00 00:17:30 Event 3 03:00:00 03:02:30
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the girl looks good :) I have already removed the yellow "autumn" leaves:) she received food with 1500ppm, the weather is not very good, I am afraid that it will start to rot :( there will be an update :) in 2-3 weeks ;) good luck growing
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I made these fem seeds from bridal party x the queen from copycatgenetixx. Initial germination start sept 2nd, added 3% h202 about 1 tbsp in the 1/2 cup of water. 4/4 100% I do not need to hunt as all will be phenomenal
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Fruity pebbles auto in the Athena nutrition is doing good. Her roots are looking out the basket. It won't be long till they are in the solution. Everything is looking good at the moment. Thank you ILGM. 🤜🏻🤛🏻🌱🌱🌱 Thank you grow diaries community for the 👇likes👇, follows, comments, and subscriptions on my YouTube channel👇. ❄️🌱🍻 Happy Growing 🌱🌱🌱 https://youtube.com/channel/UCAhN7yRzWLpcaRHhMIQ7X4g
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Day 21 - she got repotted into her 38 Litre airpot. She is not as close to the lights as I'd like, but saying that I wouldn't mind her to stretch a little bit.
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Flowers are just starting to bud, they've been showing sex almost all week, gonna consider this the last week of veg! Bloom nutes are gonna be mixed in soon!
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Blue Dream'Matic is looking beautiful. The buds are getting fat and frosty 👍 She is a bit smaller than I expected since she is advertised as "XXL" but, I don't really care. These buds look tasty as hell!! I'll take quality over quantity any day. Blue Dream'Matic is back-left in the group pics.
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New week starts! 🌞05.12.2022 This day began with smell rising. I think flowering starts. There's a few pestels in every knot (but not on a top). Watered my girls with nutrients without 'Roots' stimulator. I should stop to give it a long time ago, I hope it gave no harm. Soon when the odour will become too intensive I'll turn my filters on. It will be very noizy, that's why I want to do this as late as possible. 🌞06.12.2022 'SeaWeed' spraying today. I changed distance to lamps. Now it's 40sm. Temperature didn't rise, so it's OK. Upd: I made some LST on evening. It's a last training for them, I guess. 🌞07.12.2022 Pre-flowering stage started! I turned on third 100W lamp. Now it's 300W total. Fed my girls with GHE pre-flowering nutrients complect. Sprayed with 'SeaWeed', as usual. 🌞08.12.2022 Today I came home from my job to see both girls increased in their high dramatically, +5cm in 24hrs. Maybe it's because of feeding, maybe lights, maybe auto flowers act like this, I don't know. But I saw larger distance between knots there. I was forced to do one more LST procedure (result is on photo). Also, I sprayed my 'BPPa's' with 'SeaWeed' (as usual) and moved pots closer to each other to place them in a gaps between three lamps of mine. I'll feed them tomorrow. 🌞09.12.2022 Today I noticed brown tips on the my babies leaves. #1 has alot of it and #2 kinda few. I considered to water them with 'GHE Clean' solution one time, next time I'll give them half of a nutrients dose. Smell gets stronger. Tomorrow I'll turn my main ventilator with two carbon filters I have from the previous grow. 🌞10.12.2022 Yesterday I flushed my plants with 'GHE Cleen' solution 2ml/l. Today I do nothing. Tomorrow I'll give them 75% from previous feed formula. 🌞11.12.2022 I putted small amount of sulfur in an upper layer of substrate, ~10g/m². Watered my plants with 75% from 'pre flowering' GHE recommendation. Sprayed leaves with 'SeaWeed'. Week ends.
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Moving into the last half of flower now. Things mostly ok but that tall one in the back is recovering from uptake issues. The green is on the way back in. Hope yalls grows are going ok. see you next time.
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She is definitely the more bushy of the two, and flowering is filling in nicely. All is well, easy growing 😎
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Rempotage des plantes dans du Bat Mix de Plagron dans des pots de 15L et 20L. J'ai utilisé des mycorhize de la marque Great White pour les aider un peu ! La tente se porte bien, j'espère ne pas trop manquer de place mais je sens qu'elle vont bien grandir 🌱🌳
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How's it growing guys, this is my new Diary that I would like to share with the Grow Gang! 2 short videos just explaining the setup and showing the germination rate. My other 2 diaries were my 1st which I'm not doing a good job of filling it out properly but I will do a better job with this strain on keeping you guys updated. Also I have another diary coming up for my Auto Pineapple Crack which I will be putting up in a week. Any questions just ask guys. Happy Growing 👍🏾👊🏾🌱🌴💯
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Week 16 - 06/28 - 07/04 Light - 200 W HPS & 265 W LED Day Temperature - 78 F Night Temperature - 68 F Humidity - 40 +/-5 D59 Flower - Came home from vacation to some fat sugar coated buds! I flushed them with FloraKleen and molasses, this should be the last one before I snip down the main colas. Since they are close to harvest, I spent about an hour defoliating so harvest will go a little quicker. D60 Flower - Took the ladies out to breathe, take some pics, and snipped the tops off the Royal Gorilla's. I'm going to allow the Hulkberry's to mature a little longer and probably do the same thing and snip the tops. D61 Flower - Unfortunately HB #3 hermies on me, she had a bunch of "bananas". So I cut her down and hung her to dry, Sucks to lose her but she will do well in some RSO! Unmanicured wet weight was 251 g. I am also going to be testing out the bowl bud trimmer I just ordered on these buds to make sure they dont damage the buds too much.