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@Smoking_Joe_Frazier
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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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@Kurow
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Here’s to fruitful buds! Alrighty been feeding every two days and did some decent defoliation on them today. Last weeks please be easy. 🙏🏾
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@TiRobotProds
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8e Semaine de floraison impeccable grossi bien chargé en résine irrigation a l'eau uniquement durant les 2 dernières semaines. J'ai vérifié les colas es celle-ci c'est fait polinisé par le male Sour tangie dawg mais rien de grave quelques graines, cela me permettra d'avoir une nouvelle génétique issue de ces deux plantes donc a voir ne pas ce précipiter. Elle dégage une plus douce odeur durant ces derniers jours.
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@thclover066
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It’s been 5 days since my last post, but from here on let’s count it as 7 days—the plants are developing much faster now, so I’ll be sharing updates and videos more often to make it exciting!
This week I finally got my hands on Terra Bloom, and today I also introduced PK 13-14 for the first time. I started light, at 2ml per 10L, and I plan to gradually ramp it up over the next few waterings until I reach about 6ml at peak, then taper off and stop before the final flush.
The buds are swelling nicely, and overall the plants are thriving. The third plant is still a bit behind the others, but I gave her the same PK 13-14 dosage as an experiment—I want to try new approaches and see how she responds.
Really happy with the progress so far, and it’s getting more exciting every day as the flowers start stacking up!😋😋
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Day 64 - flowers are so nice! - 201 watts of light
a. the buds are covered in frost, this week will begin the Ripen
b. added 5L of fresh spring water, ppms 900ppm, she likes 800-1100 ppm
c. PH in DWC has been yellow the entire grow with hints the slightest hints of green from time to time, 6.0-6.1.
d. uploaded video of grow
e. like Pineapple Express, this plant will harvest a bit earlier than most of mine. pistils are turning colors fast.
f. trichomes are very milky, still some clear, no amber yet
Day 65
a. replaced the 5L gone in the DWC with fresh spring water
b. will gradually take PPMs down closer to the 700 range for the ripening phase, tamping down with spring water for a week
c. DWC has plenty of nutrients in it.
d. the buds are incredibly sticky.
Day 66
a. doing very well, the smell is very inenst, my carbon filter is not powerful enough to filter the smell... good thing I like the smell
b. 4L gone from the DWC overnight, added more spring water, ppms down to 840 to get ready for Ripen tomorrow at 800ppm, probably 10 days or so.
c. the trichomes are very milky, but there are plenty of clears still present. The pistils are turning nice colors, and no new pistils are forming!
Day 67 - Ripening Day 1 - only TA Final Part (GHE Ripen) 5ml/L
a. Started TA Final Part (GHE Ripen) at PH 6.0, 800ppm, she is loving it, consumed 4L overnight of Ripen solution
b. I will keep the Ripen between 700 and 900ppm for the next week or more.
c. The trichomes are filling fast, no ambers yet.. The buds are noticeably swelling
Day 68 - Ripening Day 2
a. she is consuming 5L a day of ripening solution
b. the buds are becoming noticeably larger, thanks Ripen you always work well!
c. adding spring water to the DWC to top up and keep ppms between 600-800.
Day 69 - Ripening Day 3
a. 4.5L gone overnight from the DWC, will top up with Ripen solution to keep ppms 600-800
b. the resin is very sticky and smells amazing, rubbing a sugar leaf and the fingers stick together
Day 70 - Ripening Day 4
a. 5L gone from the DWC, topped it up with 1/2 strength ripen, ppms 800
b. the smell has overtaken the internal carbon filter and is coming out into the grow room
c. she will be finishing up next week
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@Kardo
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Die Purple wird nicht mehr getoppt wir schauen jetzt was die Triebe für eine Kraft bekommen
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@Chubbs
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What up grow fam. I hope all is good with everyone. Week 8 update on these absolutely stunning girls. They're definitely progressing nicely with the flower sites swelling up. Super frosty and beyond sticky when you happen to touch them. Over all Happy Growing
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@AbroCadabro
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The plants have reached a stage where they have enough foliage and growth on them to begin training and defoliation. I cut most of the side growth and major fan leaves off. Using safety pins and twine, I started their LST.
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😻 We did our typical 3rd week defoliation earlier and managed to pull a few cuttings from each plant to clone...Bud sites are becoming way more prominent this week and all plants are praying hard to the MarsHydro. We've increased bloom nutrients and they seem to be responding well to it.. color is great, we couldn't be happier and with how things are going..we intend on dropping the MarsHydro a few inches today and will update any changes midweek..thanks as always for dropping by and happy harvests everyone!!! ❤️💡🌱😽💨
⚡Mars Hydro/SP-3000⚡ Specifications ⚙️:
Diodes: Samsung LM301B / Osram 660nm (960 total!)
Driver: Meanwell 300watt 🔌 (300W±5% @AC120V-277V)
PPF: 824umol/S ☢️
PPE: 2.8 µmol/j 〰️〰️
Lifespan: 50k+ hrs ⌛
Weight: 10.1 lbs (4.6kg)
Veg Coverage: 3 x 5 ft 🌱
Flowering Coverage: 2 x 4 ft 🌼
-The SP-3000 uses an aluminum heatsink (no fan) and the driver can be placed outside the tent 🌡️⬇️
-IP65 waterproof ratings, tolerant to high humidity grow environments 💦 ..
-Up to 15 can be daisy-chained together and all controlled from a single light! 💡~💡~💡~💡~💡
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We increased bloom nutrients again (10ml/gal), they're eating with every watering now (4th water only).. these happy trees are praying hard to the MarsHydro!!😻
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@ScouseCityLX
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First time taking clones. Took 6 and 6/6 rooted. Put 5 in the grow tent and eventually took one out to make space for the dehumidifier.
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@Saintvicious
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Flower stretch and bud sites are setting. Lots of tops from the lst. Fingers crossed.
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@MrSpooky882
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Ich bin eigentlich sehr zufrieden bisher, nächste Woche kommen sie in das Zelt, wie man sieht wurzeln sie sehr schön außer der genetische "Krüppel" mal sehen was daraus wird, ich habe leider keinen Ersatz gepflanzt 😒😏😅 bis dahin schönen Sonntag noch 😘👌
I am actually very satisfied so far, next week they come into the tent, as you can see roots very nice besides the genetic "crippled" let's see what will become of it, unfortunately I have not planted a replacement 😒😏 until then nice Sunday still 😘👌
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@Plzgrow4me
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Growth, growth, growth…. They are vegging out now! Definitely seeing the size of my tent getting smaller and smaller this week. Getting ready to bloom soon!
I do have to note … the funny guys on the side are from a failed attempt earlier grow this year. We def weren’t ready for them… they got cold, the soil wasn’t right. I got all of that right finally but they instantly went into bloom and def weren’t ready. Oh well!
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@Murojuanna
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Gave each medium around 15L water flushing,
Will continue to give only water for the next 14 days or so.
Flush began 30tht August.
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@IgnesFatui
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Plants are too dark green, dropped nutes back to 6ml a gallon. 18 is too close to the light so I'm about to tie down my largest branches. Grow is looking good! Auto flowers is where it's at!
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Day 42-49
(Day 42) Just watered today but couldn’t go until runoff because I didn’t have enough RO. I forgot to add the probiotic too. Nonetheless, everything is starting to recover from those weird deficiencies and is looking super healthy. Plants are really bushing out now too. I had to top the zkittlez and BBB#3 again as they are just getting too big. Nothing is definitively showing sex yet but I’m seeing clues. Shouldn’t be long now. If I get 4 females or less I will use 10gal pots, 5-7 fem 5gal pots and 8-12 3gal pots.
I need to stop overwatering. Even though it doesn’t look too overwatered, it is much better to water a little bit each day at lights on. This will help keep the humidity down as well as deliver optimal oxygen to the roots speeding up plant growth considerably.
(Day 45) Gave an EM1 spray down today. The beneficial bacteria is said to overpopulate surfaces so powdery mildew and septoria can’t form. Something seems to be really working as I haven’t seen any yet.
(Day 47) I sealed up the tent and am running both dehumidifiers and it’s keeping the RH around a safe 70% night and day which is right on track with VPD. Plants are all looking super healthy. Deficiencies have pretty much all cleared up. Cold nights I’m running 600w and warmer nights I’ll run 400w.
I was asking around Instagram about white ash/good burn and a few different people assured me it has to do with mineral content of the soil. I was told the three best products for clean ash is glacial rock dust/basalt, oyster shell flour and langbeinite. I already have langbeinite so I’ll grab the other amendments today and top dress.
I grabbed the amendments and also got some Destiny Organics dark matter super soil, coco and some beneficial nematodes. Top dressed each amendment except langbeinite and mulched in some coco coir.
(Day 48) My shelf came in today and I think it may be to big for the 4x4 tent. Each square is 12”, not the 11.8” advertised. I could wipe down my flower room and set it up in there which would give my plants a good adjustment to the new lights before I flip. Or I could set it up in the veg tent but that seems like a huge hassle as the need to be moved and flipped soon anyway. I wish they would show sex already so I can toss out the plants I’m not keeping.
For flower I am considering starting over fresh with the new Destiny soil and coco mixed with some amendments. I’m concerned that my current mix might be too hot. I could also dilute it with the Destiny/coco mix. Those little bulb mites that came in with the worm castings are a little concerning as well. Some say they are just beneficial composters aka “worm bin mites” and others are telling me they’re predatory bulb mites which destroy crops like garlic. I’m leaning towards beneficial composters but in another grow I watched them devour a seedling before it sprouted. Gotta check the current roots but the plants aren’t quite ready to be transplanted.
(Day 49) Got everything in the flower tent wiped down and sprayed with alcohol then EM1 few hours later. Got the shelf set up and got all my temp controls set up and running. I put the controllers outside the tent this time and will patch any light leaks. Gave a lite compost tea at 830ppm and a velokelp foliar spray at 6ml/L. This will be the last veg feeding before I transplant into their final containers on the 31st.
BCTG#2 is a confirmed male and I pulled him. No one else is showing definitively. Roots looked super healthy with very few mites but I’m not 100% convinced they’re all clean. I saw a few mites on leaves today too.
Saw a bit of droop after the move but they all look happy just a few hours later.
Took a few clones from some sucker branches on a few of the blackberries.
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@gothboiclique
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Buenas, hoy subo mi primera semana con las Juan Herer! Me siento muy emocionado, este es mi primer cultivo de exterior. El cultivo lo empiezo en interior y para fin de septiembre lo trasplanto afuera directamente en la tierra. A ambas plantas le puse un nombre particular, #1 Gina Herer, #2 Juana Herer.
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@northern_rookie
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Hifi 4G seems to be a bit sensitive to the current and previous feeding levels. Had multiple leaves exhibit nutrient burn. Otherwise all seem to be happy. Hifi 4G, NL/Skunk and Blueberry continue to lead the pack on Bud development. God I hope I don't screw this up!
