The Grow Awards 2026 ๐Ÿ†
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July 20: smoke arrived this morning to go with our heat wave. Awesome. Extra watering, misting air, and wetting the sides of the grow bags with hose water to keep things cooler and hydrated. So far so good in the heat. Did foliar spray of Extreme Blend and potassium silicate. Also note that for all my grows I use apple cider vinegar for pH adjustment and a Dr Bronners liquid soap as a wetting agent (surfactant). Euphoria is doing great, but to ensure that it finishes early enough for this latitude (53N) where the UV light gets very weak after mid-August, Iโ€™m starting the force flowering tonight. Already starting to flower but I want a strong flower set and as much flower growth under strong sunlight as possible. Force flowering schedule is 2-3 weeks of in dark garage at 9 pm followed by 730 nm far red light and then back out at 7 am. The light initiates dark mode 2 h faster so itโ€™s like having a 26 h day. Good trick use as a bloom booster, also moves up the finish 2-4 weeks. So, 10+2 is 12 h dark and 14 h daylight. Might sound bogus but it works. July 21: first night of force flowering caused a big stretch. Notably stretched after darkness in hot garage overnight. Hot outside overnight too but was much hotter inside garage and recorded here as 24 C. Seems okay and high overnight temperature might be ideal at this early flowering stage. Warm overnight temperatures continue for a few more days. July 22: record hot overnight low forecast for tonight of 24 C and feels like 27 C with humidity. Wow, that is really incredible for here and 13 C above historic average. July 26: six days into flowering and she is doing fine. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
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9/18: I harvested one of them. Washed and hung to dry. 9/21: I harvested a couple more. Washed and hung to dry. 9/23: I harvested the last one. Washed and hung to dry. 10/7: I smoked some. I liked it. 10/8: I smoked some more. I'm really glad I have almost 15 ounces of it.๐Ÿ˜‹ a) 69g b) 79g c) 93g d) 84g e) 88g Final thoughts: Easy to grow and train. The two I did some training on produced the most. The buds are dense while growing and remain so after they've dried and started to cure. They redden up beautifully in the jar and have a very mild but sweet minty/flowery smell that comes through in the flavor as well. It's a very strong Sativa buzz which is surprising considering they were the fastest FFT's to finish...among mostly Indica varieties. Potency: 8/10 Yield: 8/10 Flavor: 8/10 Aroma: 8/10 Bag-appeal: 8/10 Trouble-free: 10/10 NOTE: I couldn't find the photos I took of the first one I harvested, but it was the smallest (and stinkiest) of the bunch.
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Legend Timestamp: ๐Ÿ“… Measures: ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Water: ๐ŸŒŠ Actions: ๐Ÿ’ผ Thoughts: ๐Ÿง  Events: ๐Ÿš€ ________________________________ ๐Ÿ“… D36/V34 - 28/09/23 ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ ๐ŸŒŠ ๐Ÿ’ผ New LST - Made Timelapse of the grow ๐Ÿง  ๐Ÿš€ ________________________________ ๐Ÿ“… D37/V35 - 29/09/23 - ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ ๐ŸŒŠ ๐Ÿ’ผ LST on the younger lady. ๐Ÿง  ๐Ÿš€ Marlene Senior is pre-flowering ________________________________ ๐Ÿ“… D38/V36 - 30/09/23 ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ EC raised to 1.2 pH is stable to 6 ๐ŸŒŠ Added 5L and nutes ๐Ÿ’ผ ๐Ÿง  ๐Ÿš€ ________________________________ ๐Ÿ“… D39/V37 - 01/10/23 ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ ๐ŸŒŠ ๐Ÿ’ผ LST again on the younger and HST on her main bud ๐Ÿง  The bigger one is ok for now, I'm going to let her grow normally a little bit ๐Ÿš€ ________________________________ ๐Ÿ“… D40/F01 - 02/10/23 ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ ๐ŸŒŠ Added 2L water and nutes ๐Ÿ’ผ LST on Marlene Junior and a little bit on the older as well ๐Ÿง  ๐Ÿš€ ________________________________ ๐Ÿ“… D41/F02 - 03/10/23 ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ EC and pH are both stable ๐ŸŒŠ Added water 2L ๐Ÿ’ผ Made timelapse of the last nights ๐Ÿง  She's drinking a lot, I need to understand how to manage the flowering stage ๐Ÿš€ ________________________________ ๐Ÿ“… D42/F03 - 04/10/23 - ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ ๐ŸŒŠ ๐Ÿ’ผ Big Defolation and strong LST ๐Ÿง  Maybe the last training before full flowering stage ๐Ÿš€
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Dear Growmies ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜Ž In flowering week 7 and 8 i reduce bio grow to 2 ml/l but increase bio bloom and topmax to 4 ml/l to harden the buds, especially with sativa-heavy or sativa varieties that need a flowering time of 10 weeks, in this time they need the most phosphorus and calmag. So I'll leave it as it is for the next 2 weeks. The buds continue to swell , the girls continue to shine ๐Ÿ˜€ so far so good ๐Ÿ˜Ž Thx for all the love and support my friends and growers family ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’š
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@hooolian
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24/02: Colas again have become real heavy in places and have had to strap them together to prevent the stalks from falling and snapping. Over all blooming well have been on maximum dose of nutrients now for a few weeks. lots of orange hairs. water now for a week and then to harvest. the topping in this grow really paid off.
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Hey guys Everything going good, one Zake and one Shimo (in the front) have pretty much no stretch ๐Ÿ˜“ Beside that, everything going good, the ChemZu's are so Big ๐Ÿ˜
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Day 119. After 72 hours of darkness - chop day !!! P.S. if you are searching for Killer Kush, she got separate diary, my favourite of all 3 strains. Day unknown !!! Though I uploaded dry weight results and videos, but made it only with Cheeses, all footage is deleted now , so this part will be missing, stoners life ... ;))) Happy Growing !!!
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So a few days after I did the leaf strip I noticed that on the 2 smaller plants that there was a bit of yellowing in the leaves. So I pulled a all nighter to see if the tent was getting hot as I was running both a SF-4000 and SF-2000 in a 4x4 tent. The tent wasn't getting to hot, think it peeked at 26.5c, less then what my 3x3 tent was getting up to. The only 2 thing I could think was causing the issue was the reservoir temperatures because it was dropping down to 17.5c or the light intensity. So I removed the SF-2000 and ordered a 50w tank heater. The reservoir temperatures are now staying between 22c and 24c and aren't fluctuating as bad as it was before. The tent temperature has lowered a bit after removing the SF-2000. I also sprayed them down with a mix of 500ml water and .5ml of Advanced Nutrients Revive to see if it helped at all. Now since I've made all these changes I haven't noticed if it's gotten any better, bit it doesn't look like it's gotten any worse yet also. All I know is this well definitely effect my overall yeild of my plants. Oddly the only one that doesn't look effected by what's going on is the tallest plant in the tent. Sizes B.C #1 - 41" B.C #2 - 38" B.C #3 - 33" B.C #4 - 29" B.C#4 is the one that looks the worst rite now and has been the runt since day 1. B.C#2 might be the second tallest but it's showing a lot of stress rite now. It went from looking really good, to yellow, upwards claw leaves in just a few short days. Well that's everything for now. Happy growing everyone
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Lets say how many i get from each plant: Amnesia 241 g Six shooter 143 2x Blue Dream 271 g Not that bad for Autos โœŒ๏ธ Thanks everyone for watching this diary, I wanna invite you to have a look next diary with White Widow :) Peace โœŒ๏ธ
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Growing well, so far. The added silica shows its effect - the stem is absolutely massive and solid, don't think LST is an option. I want to do either Topping or FIMing, but am not sure yet, which one. The decision will be shown in the pictures that I'll add, once the procedure is done. UPDATE: I decided to top Banana Kush Auto, as seen in the added photos and video.
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So Early Tangie, aka TheRealFoxtailQueen had made 72.03 of airy a bit foxtailed daytime smoke, she is a bit weaker on taste and strengh than her sister Fatty, the only other Tangie i tried already. So from all 3 curently choped and dried plants ( and i quess the rest ) she is the worst. Day 99. Strawberry Cough and other girls run fine, need to do defoliation for her, but work and future hollyday takes all my time away... Day 100. Two girls are jared, life is good,numbers are far off my expectations and i am happy with that ;))))) Day 104. Sativa pheno aka Lanky tangie falled today, her photos and videos in harvest diary, there i will put dry bud photos later. Strawberry Cough finally had time to go to hairdresser and thats what we got ;))) Never trimed any plant ever so hard as this round and its third defoliation round for her. Lets see. Pure ph water to both girls today. I never do any hard training with nutes in watering cycle, girls always get pure ph water. Strawberry Cough loves CalMag as FastDiesels. Have in mind ! Day 105. Strawberry took it like a champ and looks like a champ, believe it or not, flowers smells now with strawberries and thats above the moon for me ! Late FastDiesel will get last round of nutes on friday and only 3 weeks of water for her left. I am going on holidays for 3 weeks and one friend will be watering them, dont want anything of him than just 6.5 ph, strawberry will survive without one or two feeds, soil is ritch still tho, i hope at least ;))) We shall see .. End of week !
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Week 10 - Second Week of Flowering ๐ŸŒธ As week two of flowering begins, the gardenโ€™s growth is unstoppable! These ladies are thriving, stretching up while staying beautifully vibrant and green. Every inch of this tent is optimizedโ€”each plant is soaking up light, nutrients, and water precisely as they need, filling the room with energy. Room Conditions ๐ŸŒก๏ธ โ€ข Temperature: 27.3ยฐC โ€ข Humidity: 62.6% โ€ข COโ‚‚ Levels: 800 ppm โ€ข VPD: 1.36 kPa (excellent range for robust flowering) โ€ข Lighting Intensity: 818 PPFD Solution & Medium ๐Ÿ’ง โ€ข Solution Temp: 21.5ยฐC | TDS: 470 ppm | pH: 6.02 โ€ข Medium: Moisture 100% (recently dried to 67%), TDS 510 ppm, Temp 22.5ยฐC The โ€œdry-outโ€ to 67% was a strategic move, helping boost nutrient uptake and root strength. Meanwhile, our slight increase in reds seems to be having the desired effect, nudging these ladies further along in the flowering process. Eye Safety & LED Lighting ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ With powerful LED systems like the ThinkGrow and ICL-300, eye protection is critical. LED grow lights emit high-intensity light across the full spectrum, including intense UV and infrared components that are not easily detected by the human eye. Long-term exposure without adequate protection can lead to eye strain, and in extreme cases, damage to vision. โ€ข Blue Light Hazard: LEDs often have elevated levels of blue light, which can harm the retina over time if proper precautions arenโ€™t taken. โ€ข UV Protection: Even low doses of UV can accumulate and harm eyes, so grow glasses with UV protection are essential for any indoor gardener. Investing in quality grow room glasses can help protect from glare, UV, and infrared rays, making plant care safer and more comfortable. Lighting Enhancements: ICL-300 In-Depth ๐Ÿ”† The ICL-300 is our newest addition, specifically designed for inner canopy illumination. This LED offers a targeted light boost under the canopy, enhancing flower growth in lower and shaded areasโ€”ideal for maximizing yield and light efficiency. โ€ข Dual Spectrum Technology: The ICL-300 provides a custom spectrum designed to penetrate deeper into the plant canopy, promoting robust bud formation throughout. โ€ข Enhanced Light Distribution: With strategically positioned diodes, the ICL-300 reduces shadowing and balances light distribution to all parts of the plant. โ€ข Energy Efficiency & Heat Management: This light is designed to be energy-efficient, running cooler and reducing the risk of heat stress within the grow space. The inner canopy light gives the plants exactly what they need, particularly during the flower stage when bud sites deep in the canopy can benefit from more direct exposure. However, after noticing slight leaf burn on some plants, Iโ€™ll hold off a bit longer before fully integrating this light to ensure optimal adjustment. Looking Forward ๐ŸŒŸ As we continue dialing in conditions, itโ€™s all about balance, precision, and taking proactive steps to optimize every aspect of the grow environment. Weโ€™ll keep a close watch on the canopy height, and next week, Iโ€™ll aim to fine-tune the light integration even further with the ICL-300. P.S. - ICL-300 and COโ‚‚ Sensor ๐ŸŒฑ The TrolMaster COโ‚‚ Sensor (MBS-S8) has been crucial for real-time COโ‚‚ adjustments, ensuring the plants get exactly what they need without constant monitoring. Combined with the ICL-300โ€™s spectrum flexibility, these tools make an unbeatable setup, allowing for nuanced control over plant growth and development. As always, a huge thanks to the Grow Fam for the tips, support, and enthusiasm! Iโ€™m excited to see what these next weeks will bring as these plants reach their full flowering potential. Stay tuned for more updates, and donโ€™t forget: eye safety first, growers! ๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒฟ Discount Codes so you can save big on your next check out ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š Kannabia - DOGDOCTOR 30% off SeedsmanSeeds - DOGDOCTOR 10% off CannaKan- DOGDOCTOR 15% off terpyz.eu - DOCTOR 15% off The Neutralizer - PORKIT5-DOG 15% off 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 so joyful with you all in my life ๐Ÿ™โ€จ With true love comes happiness ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ™ 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 ๐Ÿ’š Friendly reminder all you see here is pure research and for educational purposes only Growers Love to you all ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š
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Ladies doing fine. Worm castings are magic. SD2 is getting greener. I topdressed all the plants with worm castings
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-15 till cut for mosts. Smell is very strong , especially dbl cookies and gorilla. All the strains are very solid and supersticky like never i seen๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’š.
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"W4 is ON ๐Ÿ”ฅ! Both cannabis queens are thriving ๐Ÿ’š! @demonicgenetics is an absolute dream to grow, loving the LST training ๐Ÿคฉ. Every day I'm hooked, going back for more ๐Ÿ“ˆ! Meanwhile, @fastbuds420 is waking up and getting her groove on ๐Ÿ’ƒ. Weeks 5 & 6 are gonna be HUGE ๐Ÿš€, can't wait to share the progress! Stay tuned for next week's update ๐Ÿ“บ!"
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Tric's are turning milky. The smell of orange is beginning to fill the tent. Very excited about this lady even though I've put her through hell the last couple weeks. Maybe the next go around will be better. Happy Gardening ๐Ÿ––๐ŸŒฑ
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2nd week flushing, buds are stil growing. Next week there will be very strong sun, maybe enough to get this plant finished.
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inicio floracion ( esperando tonalidad de la planta ) ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŒพ