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@masterofsmeagol
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6/26 Rained last night. Might have showers bur the sky is clear. Real good weather coming. I need to transplant those seedlings. Plants are noticeably bigger every day. I see small spits of damage but it's isolated and in a high wind area. I'll address it and watch for nute deficiencies. Also need to transplant those seedlings. At leastcones an auto.
6/27 Rained overnight again. Looks clear today but we did get some rain yesterday. Tomorrow is all sun. I'm planning to transplant those 3 seedlings today. Also noticed some ragged holes so I've got a few pests. Looks like grasshoppers or something. With all the rain could be slugs or pillars I guess. Need to get ipm up amd running. I've got work to do. Found a plant on my gmo in the 30 bag. It got sun burnt and wind burnt but came out of it and they're all doing great. At first this one was a little behind after transplant but so were the other gmo's. Originally, it was one of my best plant prior to transplant outdoors. That one leaf I found during a thorough inspection of the garden. I'm hoping it's not tmv. Plants growing vigorously and better than but I'll keep an eye on it. I also transplanted the 3 seedlings. I added half new 707 in the 50 (prior soil was this same mix from last year) and transplanted one in that. One in a 10 gallon bag and the auto in a 5 gallon bucket. It will be interesting ingredients seeing how they turn out. All transplants went really smooth.
6/28 It's gonna be a hot one today. I haven't watered in over a week due to rain. Wind was whipping this morning! Looked like plants MIGHTVE been drooping but now that I think about it it was probably just the wind. ANYWAY I WATERED TWO AND A HALF GALLONS on the clones. That wind dries the bags out fast. Some still had some heft to them. Lately I've been going by my intuition which has seemed to be on point. All the seedling transplants look good and show no signs of stress.
6/29 The site was down so I couldn't update. Looks like it's gonna rain. It's noontime. This morning i found and killed two inch worms. There's not much damage so I'm wondering whether bt is necessary. Birds sit on the frame and dart I'm and grab them. I'll have to think on it. I also need to decide what I'm going to use for nutes this year. Don't need it yet. GMO's and sherb pie is putting out pistols everywhere. Same with the event horizon. Looks like I may have an early harvest this year. I certainly hope so. Still.....only did half what I did last year but with everything going on its all I can handle.
6/30 Site was down and it doesn't want to pet me upload my pictures
7/1 Trying to keep this updated. Need to spray bt. I'm seeing some damage. Not much but I need to get a handle on it now. Poured yesterday. Super sunny today. Plants seem to be flowering early this year while I still have a 2 seedlings that haven't shown their sex yet (they are fems but still). The clones are beginning to flower it looks like so I may have an early harvest this year.
7/2 WATERED THE GARDEN WITH 4 GALLONS. Spent some time looking over the plants and decided to hold off on the bt seeing as there isn't much damage. I spoke to a few shop owners and after seeing my garden this wad their advice as well. While watering I noticed red ants coming out of the soil of my GMO in the 30 gal. Some of these strains will be early finishers. The only time I've had stigmas like tjis was when I grew mendo breath and that was a super early harvest. Either way things are looking fantastic. The auto seedling finally showed a stigma. One seedling left (they should ALL be females) but I cant tell by the preflower yet. It looks female but I need to see that little white hair emerge to be sure.
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@gr3g4l
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La semana pasada corte apicales y esta semana una buena defoliaciΓ³n dejando namΓ‘s que las copas y poco mΓ‘s.
A finales de semana las resituΓ© y puse a todas en su sitio .
Dos que habia descartado y las tenia en maceta de 1 L las trasplantΓ© a una maceta de mayor tamaΓ±o y saquΓ© al exterior.
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@TheGreenGroomer
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Hello fellow growers,
I harvested my plant on Day 68 of the flowering stage. The buds are now hung up and drying in an environment with a relative humidity (RH) of 55-60% and temperatures ranging from 18Β°C to 21Β°C, I've set up two fans to keep the air moving gently around the drying space. Today marks Day 6 of drying, and I'm aiming for a nice, slow dry to preserve the quality of the buds, followed by a dry trim.
Reflecting on this grow, I can see areas where I could have improved, but considering it's my first time, I believe I've done a commendable job. There are quite a few larfy buds underneath, but the top buds, which were closest to the light, turned out great. I initially thought I had nailed the training techniques, but as soon as I flipped her into the flowering stage, she got out of control. This experience has taught me the importance of being even more disciplined with my training methods in future grows.
Overall, I'm thrilled with the outcome and have learned valuable lessons for my next run. Can't wait to see how these buds turn out after curing!
Wish me luck as I move into the final stages of this journey. Let's Grow!
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@GeorgeMaas
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Oh girl oh girl, these ladies are having a good time. Switched the light schedule to 12/12 on 13 nov (21 days after germination) Steady growth on all plants still.
I haven't switched the LED lights to flowering mode yet because there's no sign of flowering growth yet. By doing this the plants will stay nice and compact.
Last watering was on 15 nov (5 days ago). I will water again tomorrow. This is my second indoor grow ever (and my first serious attempt), and I refuse to make the same overwatering mistake again ;)
I removed 2 big fan leaves on the top of every plant. My theory is that the soon to become colas will get a bit more light and reach to the canopy quicker, let's see what happens over the next week.
One of the cons of using seeds for a sea-of-green is the possible difference in growth. Luckily not too much difference in height between them so far (please note I corrected their height differences last week by raising some of the plants.
I noticed a glassy, weird look on some of the leaves in the far left corner of the grow tent. After contemplating I realized that my fan was aimed in their direction and the issue might be wind burn, so adjusted the direction (see first photo)
I noticed slightly higher humidity, around 60%. I will keep close attention and take action to lower it if needed.
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@bradleycherry
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I didnβt fim i just topped her at het 4th node and i also did some lst she is looking quite good i might haved f ed up i broke 3 branches while doing lst but she is growing a main stem +2 side branches aswel so top didnβt work on one
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@Rok_Poetovio67
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Super happy with the wedding cake autoflower from barneys farm! Smells like wild strawberrys π€€
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@DogDoctorOfficial
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Greetings, fellow cultivators and stewards of the green realm! Week 8 of our Apolo F1's cosmic journey has unfolded with breathtaking speed, as she hurtles towards the final frontier of harvest. Join me as we reflect on this remarkable odyssey, filled with growth, discovery, and the promise of a bountiful yield.
Our journey with Apolo F1 began eight weeks ago, a small seedling bursting with potential. With each passing week, she has grown and flourished, defying expectations and surpassing milestones with ease. From the delicate tendrils of her infancy to the lush canopy of her maturity, she has been a beacon of botanical brilliance.
As we enter the final weeks of flowering, the floral symphony reaches its crescendo. Buds swell and mature, filling the air with their intoxicating aroma. Each bloom is a testament to the meticulous care and nurturing environment provided by our dedicated community of growers. Together, we have cultivated a garden of wonders, and the fruits of our labor are now within reach.
As a testament to our shared passion for exploration and discovery, I've included a time-lapse video of me building an Apolo ship with Legos. This playful homage to our green companion serves as a reminder of the boundless creativity and ingenuity that defines our community. Just as we construct our own little corner of the universe, so too does Apolo F1 continue to inspire us with her growth and vitality.
As we approach the culmination of this extraordinary journey, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude. To Royal Queen Seeds ( Love the new Logo by the way ) for providing the genetic star of our green opera, to Aptus Holland for crafting the nutrient symphony that fueled our odyssey, and to the Grow Diaries community for their unwavering support and camaraderie. Together, we have proven that with dedication, passion, and a touch of magic, anything is possible in the world of cultivation.
Join me in the final chapter of our Apolo F1 Mission Diary, where we'll witness the long-awaited harvest and celebrate the culmination of this extraordinary journey. Until then, may your gardens flourish, and your green endeavors be ever blessed by the spirit of exploration and discovery.
As always thank you all for stopping by, for the love and for it all , this journey of mine wold just not be the same without you guys, the love and support is very much appreciated and i fell honored and blessed with you all in my life
With true love comes happiness .Always believe in your self and always do things expecting nothing and with an open heart , be a giver the universe will give back to you in ways you could not even imagine so
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Growers Love To you All πππ
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@Kitties_and_Colas
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11/27/21
π» Week 8 is here friends!! We noticed some bleaching this week on a few of the higher tops and decided to move the MarsHydro again, from 18"to 20" this time..We underestimated how powerful this light actually is.. We no longer have access to a functioning PAR meter so we're relying exclusively on plant response, Google and some guess work to dial ...High light intensity definitely explains why we've been feeding these autos so much lol.. I'm glad we caught this when we did. We gave all plants another moderate feeding after moving the light (still waiting on a calmag re-up) , but I think they'll be just fine πΊπ.. we're hoping that 20" in flower might be the sweet spot..We truly have an autoflower curse, its real, anything that can go wrong typically does lol but it should be smooth sailing from here on out..thanks for reading if you made it this far and happy harvests everyone!
β‘Mars Hydro/SP-3000β‘ Specifications βοΈ:
Diodes: Samsung LM301B / Osram 660nm (960 total!)
Driver: Meanwell 300watt π (300WΒ±5% @AC120V-277V)
PPF: 824umol/S β’οΈ
PPE: 2.8 Β΅mol/j γ°οΈγ°οΈ
Lifespan: >50k hrs β
Veg Coverage: 3 x 5 ft π±
Flowering Coverage: 2 x 4 ft πΌ
Weight: 10.1 lbs (4.6kg)
-The SP-3000 uses an aluminum heatsink (no fan) and the driver can be placed outside the tent π‘οΈβ¬οΈ
-IP65 waterproof ratings, tolerant to high humidity grow environments π¦ ..
-Up to 15 can be daisy-chained together and all controlled from a single light!
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@Cookie_thefarmer
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Day 68- transplanted to 3gal smart pot
Day 69 - not sure if itβs coming into flowering or not. Think itβs close
Day 72- I think I see pistols.. but again unsure.
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@HeavyHead
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So this is a combination of weeks 11-12 as they all went into 48 hours of darkness and cut down on different days. My got cut down on different days. Will post dry harvest pics next ;p
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@Luke_Lee
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WEEK 1 / DAY 01-07
Mars Hydro FC-E3000
Floragard Professional GrowMix
11L Plant bag made of fleece
Light: 50 cm / 25%-75watt;
Schedule: 24/0;
20Β° C - 55 RH
150ml water per Plant
PH 6,5-7
0ml BioGrow; 0ml TopMax ; 0ml BioBloom
#1 Royal Critical Automatic
#2 Royal Critical Automatic
Fan, extractor and pump ON 24/0.
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These are the two at the bottom left (green brackets)
-24.01.2025
Both seeds have sprouted successfully after 3-4 Days
-26.01.2025
Today is the last day of the first week. The little ones are doing well, the first few βreal leavesβ have appeared and the vegetation phase can begin
19.5Β° C - 78RH
Total Time: 193,39h
Total Energy: 25,04kWh
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@Santica_Garden
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End of Week 4 of Flower for the Alien OG, growing wise it is a great, easy strain to grow, no issues whatsoever to this point from seedling stage..... My best grow so far! ππΎ
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@CanabisLoverHobbyGrower
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Well I've done a final tie down going to give them 5 days to a week and then flip them into flower, they react to training so well and are so flexible, think these are going to be one of the best looking ones the training on the bigger plant looks ace, roll on next week, flower time
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@Marbanya
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2024-12-31 to 2025-01-06
This plant has taken on the most potent lemon-lime smell I have ever seen from any cultivar. The sativa genetics are making for some nice stacking.
Pollination: I have cross-pollinated this plant with a special cut of Chemdog, as seen in one of my other grows. The Chemdog cut I named CD#2, and used it to produce clones and pollen donors.
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@curious_jules
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She's developing quickly and well, helped by the 12/12 schedule of 600W sodium light, and the increasing ambient temperature as we head into spring.
Leaves looking healthy, though no sign yet of the roots protruding beneath the large rockwool cube.
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@Ju_Bps
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Hello my friendly growmies π©βπΎπ¨βπΎπ²π²,
The #1 the biggest, I think she will be harvested after the #2, Buds are a bit aero on the #1
The #2 ππ, very beautiful π, Buds look very compact, and nice colors .
Smeel fruity and frosty π βοΈ π
π¦ sound like end approaching, only 1 watering this week
Water + RQS Bio Flowering Booster
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RQS Bio Flowering Booster - Week 5
THICKER 1 ml/l
BIGGER FLOWERS 1 ml/l
SWEETER FLOWER 0.4 ml/l
The RQS liquid kit, look doing the job, not overfert or deficiency sign for the moment.
Lamp @100% and start to be really close to the plant, but not burning sign for the moment.
Thanks community for follow, likes, comments, always a pleasure π©βπΎπ¨βπΎβ€οΈπ²
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Mars Hydro - FC3000 π‘π‘
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RQS - Fat Banana Auto πππ²π²
https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/autoflowering-cannabis-seeds/487-fat-banana-automatic.html