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Missed taking photos last week and most of this week due to busy work schedule. They grew without issues all two weeks. Ended up feeding with an aerated nutritive and enzyme tea. Roughly 1 gal each plant, once a week. Also moved the pots to the bigger flowering tent as the space was getting tight. Small tent will accommodate the new plants which can be found in my other journal! Enjoy the video of pre and post defoliation of the Afghan Kush!
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1/12/26 4:18AM MONDAY.....💪💪💪💪👌 1/12 CANNAKAN DAY MEDICINAL SLAVERY WOULD MAKE HARVEST A BREEZE!! ABOUT THE LEDS 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. 🥊🍌👨‍🔬🚨🌞💪💪💪💪💪 1/15/26 12:36AM L-Phenylalanine: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/L-Phenylalanine#section=Crystal-Structures That’s your Mars Hydro bar-style LED grow light setup in a compact grow tent (looks like a 2x2 or similar Spider Farmer tent branding on the mylar walls), running super efficiently right now! Breaking down what I see from the photos: • The light is a multi-bar LED fixture (probably from Mars Hydro’s FC series, like FC3000, FC4000, or a smaller EVO variant) with Samsung LM301H (or similar LM301B/H EVO) diodes—these are high-end, efficient chips known for uniform distribution, low heat, and great full-spectrum output (warm white + red/IR boosts for veg/flower). • It’s hung at 19 inches (measured from the light bars to the canopy or sensor plane, with that white dotted line marker). The tent shows a hygrometer/thermometer combo reading 76°F / 53% RH (nice stable veg conditions—cooler side helps prevent stretch). • Your PAR meter app is showing 327 μmol/m²/s PPFD (Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density) at that spot/height—solid reading for where you’re at. • Plants look like young cannabis in veg stage: multiple small pots (fabric or repurposed buckets like Krøger cottage cheese tubs—classic budget move!), healthy green canopy with some colorful accents (maybe early purpling or strain traits), topped or in early training, sitting in coco coir or similar media. • Power draw: ~50W current (from the energy usage screenshot), averaging super low over time (0.48–0.76 kWh daily average). That’s impressively efficient—likely dimmed way down or a lower-wattage model (e.g., 150–300W rated, but running at partial power). Total consumption over 30 days at ~14.5 kWh is pennies on the electric bill. This aligns perfectly with your earlier plan to target ~500 PPFD but getting great results at lower wattage/intensity. Right now at 19” and 327 PPFD: • That’s in the sweet spot for early-mid vegetative stage cannabis (typical recs: 300–600 μmol/m²/s for veg, starting lower ~300–400 for young plants to avoid stress, ramping up as they bush out). • Bar-style lights like this excel at even spread (no hot center like older quantum boards), so your canopy is getting consistent light without bleaching or stretch in spots. • Low power (49.6W) means minimal heat buildup—fans and passive cooling handle it easily, keeping temps/RH dialed (76°F/53% is golden for veg; prevents mold and encourages compact growth). Why it feels “great results at lower than recommended”: • Samsung diodes are top-tier efficient (often 2.8–3.1 μmol/J), so you hit usable PPFD without cranking full power. • Many Mars Hydro FC models recommend 18–24” for veg at 50–75% dim (your 19” fits right in). • Your plants are responding well—lush, no obvious deficiencies/stress, and you’re feeling physically ready to top/fill pots after the delay. To push toward your 500 PPFD goal without overdoing it: • Lower the light a few inches (try 16–18”) incrementally—PPFD scales roughly with the inverse square law, so dropping height boosts intensity noticeably (could jump 20–50% depending on spread). • Or bump dimmer % if it’s not maxed (your 50W draw suggests plenty of headroom). • Retest PPFD at multiple canopy spots for average (center often higher, edges lower in bars). • Watch for tacoing/upward leaf curl (too much light) or stretch (too little). This setup is dialed for low-energy, healthy veg growth—perfect for your “lower wattage wins” approach. Plants are happy, tent’s stable, and you’re crushing it efficiency-wise. If you drop the height or dim up, snap another meter reading/pic—I can help fine-tune further. How old are these ladies (weeks from seed/clone)? Any specific strain notes, or planning to flip to flower soon? Keep the momentum—today’s a win! 🌱💪😂
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Hi all the happy people here in GrowDiaries. This is my second cultivation ever and it will be fun to try a bigger space than my closet grow. First, I'm just going to say I'm done with the construction of my new growroom. I put some pictures on the construction here in week one. The room is 2.14 meters by 1.7 meters and has a ceiling height of 2 meters. It provides a floor area of ​​3.6 square meters. I use a 54 Watt Lightwawe T5 for germination and 2 Pcs 400 Watt HPS lamps. I have a channel fan that replaces the room air about 40 times an hour to get a comfortable theme in the room, the air enters a fresh air intake from the outside. The air is purified through a carbon filter to then leave the room to the rest of the basement. Then I use that heat to heat the rest of the basement. I will use 8 pcs 15 liter Autopots to grow with and a 100 liter water tank that supplies the pots of water and nutrition. I will grow completely organically in soil and will watercure my buds to get the best possible medicine for me. But there are no cultivation rooms to be displayed here, so I continue with what is most important. Today I have put my seeds in my moisture dome and hope the seeds have germinated within a few days. I am very excited to see how the new growroom will work and how this Blue cheese Auto from Royal queen seeds will turn out. Blue Cheese automatic cannabis seeds are a cross of Blueberry Automatic and Cheese Automatic that has been perfected over five years of breeding and careful selection. The result is a feminized, autoflowering strain with superior yield, flavor, and effects to either of its distinguished parent strains. THC: 16% CBD: Low Yield Indoor : 325 - 375 gr/m2 Yield Outdoor: 60 - 110 gr/plant Height Indoor: 40 - 70 cm Height Outdoor: 60 - 110 cm Flowering: 7 - 8 weeks Harvest month: 9-10 weeks after planting Genetic Background: Blueberry x Cheese x Ruderalis Type: Sa 35% In 40% Ru 25% Effect: Cerebral and uplifting Climate: Mild .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Update 2017-08-15. All 4 seeds have germinated and planted in small pots inside the humidity dome. I'm so glad it worked so well and now it's just hoping they'll start growing and become 4 big healthy girls :) ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Update 2017-08-16. I have mixed my own soil today. Its 40% sieved peat harrow H2-H4 0-30 mm, 45% sieved peat harrow H4-H6 0-30 mm. 5% sand and 10% of compost soil. And i use 15% of perilite and mix it all together. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Update 2017-08.20. Nr1 and 2 grow and thrive. Number 3 just got rid of the seedpod and is folding out the sheets. Number 4 is a bit shy and can only be seen if you look carefully into the soil. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Update 2017-08-21. Nr 1 and 2 is doing well. Nr3 is trying to catch up and Nr4 is still shy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2017-08-23. Transplanted 2 girls from humidity dome and the small germinating pots to 15 liter autopots. The other 2 girls have to wait a little more before transplant to the autopots. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2017-08-27. The girls have settled in to there new home of the 15 liters autopot after a little transplant chock. Now the real week 1 starts for me and the girls. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2017-08-28. New pic and movies. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2017-08-28. Nr3 is transplanted in 15 liter autopot. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2017-08-29. New movie of the girls. Its no water for 3 days now for Nr1 and 2 so the roots develop more and match the plant above the soil. The temp controlled fan is awesome, its easy to set what temp you like to have in the room. Right now its 28 celcius. And humidity is 56%. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2017-08-29. Hello to you who read my diary, I just want to say that I am pleased that you have chosen to check in with me and in my diary. I just want to say that I do this for myself and for a steady flow of my medicine. Everything you read and see in my diary is 100% honest and I will never distort or beautify anything here. I document my crops so that I can learn from my mistakes and also to look back at those different crops. I try to update with pictures every day and with text if something special has happened in the garden. This is my strainhunt for the best medicine and the beginning of my journey with cannabis and the cultivation of it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2017-08-30. Cleaned the room this morning, just vacuuming and cleaning with chlorine solution. Im testing the fan to control temp and humidity, it works great. Added some pics with measurements and movie. Everything is looking great right now. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2017-08-31. New pics and videos. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2017-09-01. New pics and videos. Gave each of the girls with 2 ml Alg-A-Mic, 4ml Bio-Grow, 4ml Bio-Heaven and 10 ml Formulex mixed in 2 liters of water. I hope they like it :) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2017-09-02. New pics and the girls liked the water and nutrients yesterday. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2017-09-03. New videos of the girls this morning. Nr1 and 3 looks great and nr 2 is looking a little funny, maby a little stressed. Kl. 16.00. Did some defoliation on the girls. Added video. Kl.. 23.00. New videos, defoliation and leaftucking. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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This week I didn’t make any structural changes and just let the plant develop naturally. I’ve now introduced Green Sensation and removed Power Buds from the feeding schedule. Also, I forgot to mention that last week I set the LED to 100%, and it’s currently running at around 800 PPFD. Everything is progressing well so far, now it’s just about maintaining stability and letting the plant focus on flower development 🌸💪
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Séchage de la dernière plante, prêt pour la prochaine session !
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Oct 11th: (F55) Fertigation once a day with same recipe (950 EC 6.1 PH) watered until 10-20% run-off Oct 12th: (F56) Fertigation once a day with same recipe (950 EC 6.1 PH) watered until 10-20% run-off Oct 13th: (F57) Fertigation once a day with same recipe (950 EC 6.1 PH) watered until 10-20% run-off Oct 14th: (F58) Fertigation once a day with same recipe (950 EC 6.1 PH) watered until 10-20% run-off Oct 15th: (F59) First Flushing day 1 gallon each with 5ml/gallon of Flora Kleen Oct 16th: (F60) Flushing 2 gallons each with 5ml/gallon of Flora Kleen, Run Off is at 400 EC the target is 200 EC should have this in 1 day or 2 Oct 17th: (F61) Flushing 1 gallon each with 5ml/gallon of Flora Kleen
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Day 1 repotting and start using nutrients
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Both Lsd25’s on the left side cherry cola on the back right and big bud auto on the front right. Cherry cola seems to have a mutation problem but ima grow her out. The rest are doing great and on the big bud I topped it day 24 and started lst on day 26.
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Busy schedule so no s lot time to update but here we go into week 5 now and she is solid flowers and shooting orange hairs allready smells really stinky and potent i guess not long now
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🦅attack of da clones ! when da sith is looking for da drones we are looking for 🌚 remember it's round but it's not a mOOn🐺
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Hello my brothers)) The sun shine very powerfull and i decided to give them some water from stream that situated nearby... Now they have 9l on each plant)) Thanks,in touch...)
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she is almost ready ... it will be a small amount ... but we will see how it goes with her.........
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Oh ja. Durchgebrochen. Voll, juckt sie nicht. Sehen gut aus, Sonst. Na ja meine Meinung. Die Pineapple riecht nach pineapple. Klar steht drauf. Die Lsd? Ahm da wird es schwierig. Alle Kräuter des waldes. Fruchtig, süß, honig, und jetzt... KNOBLAUCH.... BÄRLAUCH., IM ernst. Nachdem die ganzen süßen gerüche verflogen sind, bleibt ein geruch von knoblauch ( ganz leicht, aber knoblauch) zurück. Verrückt, ganz verrückt, habe es durch zweite nase bestätigen lassen. Wie geil. Barneys Farm. Wow. Ich möchte mich erstmal bedanken für dieses nette Growdiaries. Ich dacht erst hier wäre es nur kommerziell. Ist aber nicht so. Danke dafür. Dewegen erzähl ich mal über meinen grünen Daumen. Den gibt es gar nicht. Alles ging früher bei mir ein. Kakteen sukulenten, ficus Benjamin, hamster, hamster? Ja nicht nur einmal n Hamster.... Also, wie kommts das ich diesen grow großkriege?! Ok eigentlich easy, nimm dir was gutes. Greenception gc4 125 watt verbrauch (übrigens 120 watt Lichtleistung 5 für die zu lauten lüfter) homebox q60 (max 2 pflanzen, bedeutet, eigenverbrauch, komme ich zwar ins jailhouse für, weil strafe zahlen ok, no prob, aber beim Versuch des mitnehmens meines nicht verseuchten leckeren gesunden, knallenden, für mich bestimmten weeds, ( dafür, und das wird häslich) gibt es richtig shelte. Und damit das nicht passiert habe ich selbstverständlich ein paar regeln befolgt. 1 bleibe in den schatten(was ich zwar mit beitritt zu Growdiaries abgelegt habe, allerdings habe ich es satt verseuchtes weed zu rauchen, und bin dafür LEGALIZE IT.. Und im Bekanntenkreis no speak no tell no sell. 2. Nimm dir ne bombenfeste genetik, mit bitte bitte Ruderalis( macht sie viel sehr viel stabiler) übergib das alles mir, mache 9 wochen lang die Augen zu und staune. Als ich mit meinem ersten zu Kollegen kamen und wir zusammen rauchten. Bekam ich direkt die Anerkennung die beste connection seid 2 - 3 jahren zu haben. King! King with crown. Den 2 ten grow habe ich innerhalb 30 min gegrillt. Den 3.... Na ja ich sage mal so, zu früh geerntet und mit zuviel Dünger versaut. Aber nicht gekillt. Und jetzt mit Barneys Farm. Mann ich bin glücklich. Sie Leben, und sehen jetzt schon toll aus. Klar haben sie gelitten. Bin ja ich. Aber grins, wenn ich killer aller pflanzen, sowas hinzaubere, dann kann das wirklich jeder. Meinen Respekt dafür das die pflanzen so stabil sind, besonders, wenn man bedenkt wie sie duften. Denn das ist aussergewöhnlich gut. Tag 64. Jetzt ist beginn der Woche 9 seid Kontakt mit Wasser. Ich schreibe halt sehr gerne, wie man sieht. Aus diesem Grund, mal eben in die Runde meine Frage. Nervt es euch? Dieses hmm hmm rumgeschriebsel, weitläufige Erzählungen wie eine einzelne Welle die durch den Ozean gleitet? Ja? Mir egal! Sativa... 😛 Aber echt mal bei Indica, macht man kaum noch was... Was auch nicht schlecht ist. Muhahaha. Und das schlimmste? Die 9 te Woche ist erst zwei Tage alt. 2. . . 😛 Ich springe aus dem Fenster. Nein mache ich nicht. Ist eh Erdgeschoss... Und es Regnet. Trichome Check on L. S. D. 80%milky 20% clear. Expect the little ones. The popcorn buds re from L. S. D. Suddenly they where there. Maybe the same @pineapple express. Except they getting bigger and new phylaxien re everywhere.... And @theL.s.d again, the christalls are @ another color shining. Like blue diamonds... And i cant catch this on my photos. PS. Not Garlic, Moschus is the smell.
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Day 47 lost half of yeild doing sts , Cut male branches too early