🌱 Grow Diary Update — Sour Diesel Week 4 | First week of flower (12/12) This week, the spotlight is on Sour Diesel, because she clearly stood out from the rest of the room — and when one plant speaks louder than the others, we listen. ⸻ 📍 Quick recap (so everyone is on the same page) • Sour Diesel just entered week 6 / first week of flower • She was running on Autopots with mineral-only feed • Organics and amendments were removed from the Autopot system • The rest of the room handled this change fine • She did not She started showing: • Droopy posture • Loss of vigor • Early deficiency-type signals • A general “I’m not comfortable” look Important detail: 👉 She was the only plant reacting like this. ⸻ 🌿 Why this happened (the key lesson) Sour Diesel is an old-school genetic, and not all strains respond the same way to abrupt system changes. In her case: • She was previously thriving with organics + minerals • Removing organics reduced: • Nutrient complexity • Biological buffering • Availability of secondary elements • This happened right at the transition into flower, when demand increases sharply On top of that, we had environmental pressure: • Outside temps: ~4°C • Outside humidity: ~98% • Room stabilized at: 21°C / 58% RH Those conditions are acceptable — but combined with: • Feed change • Flower transition • Genetic sensitivity …it was enough for her to react. ⸻ 🚿 Why we took her off Autopots Autopots are great — but they’re not universal. We removed her from the Autopot regimen because: • She needed immediate, tailored feeding • She wasn’t responding well to mineral-only delivery • Hand-feeding lets us: • Adjust EC gently • Reintroduce organics • Observe response feed by feed This wasn’t a system failure — it was a plant-specific decision. ⸻ Current feeding strategy (now) • Medium: hand-fed (off Autopots) • EC: 1.43 • pH: 5.9 • Full recipe: organics + minerals • Added: CalMag Pro Why CalMag Pro? • We’re using rainwater + humidifier water, which is very soft • Low calcium & magnesium availability can show fast in flower • This is both: • A corrective move for her • A preventive move for the whole room Meanwhile, the rest of the Autopot system is running: • 2.29 EC • pH 6.0 • Mineral-only • Other plants are stable and happy ⸻ 🌬️ Environment (current) • Lights: stable • Airflow: good • Temp: ~21°C • RH: ~58% Nothing extreme — but this shows how context + timing + genetics matter more than numbers alone. ⸻ 🔮 What we expect (and what we don’t) What we expect: • Gradual recovery, not overnight • Leaf posture improving first • New growth responding before old leaves • Stability over speed What we don’t expect: • Instant “fix” • Old damage to reverse • Her to behave exactly like the rest of the room From now on, she’ll simply need a bit more attention than her sisters — and that’s okay. ⸻ 🧠 The bigger takeaway This is a perfect example of why: • There is no single “best way” • Systems are tools, not rules • Genetics always get a vote • Listening beats forcing We’re not chasing perfection — we’re responding with intention. We’ll keep monitoring her closely over the coming week and adjust calmly, step by step. As always, this is just our experience and observation — not a universal recipe. Plants teach, we adapt 🌱💚 👽 New team member Meet Mr. Baggy Our new fluffy alien/beaver/whatever-he-is friend, won through a Grow Diaries contest. Expect to see him around — he’s officially part of the grow now. Week 5 Veg/pre-flower | 8×8 Tent | Master Conditions 🌍 External Environment (Context) • Outside temperature: ~5 °C • Outside RH: 92–96% (very high humidity) • Strong seasonal pressure influencing internal stability ⸻ 🌡️ Internal Tent Conditions • Tent temperature: ~21.8 °C (noted drop due to cold external temps) • Tent RH: ~58% → Very good considering outside conditions ⸻ 💨 Airflow & Circulation • Primary airflow: Bottom → top → wall return • Pattern: Full-room vortex circulation • Additional fans: Central airflow to break blind spots and mix layers • Goal: No stagnant pockets, uniform VPD across canopy ⸻ 💧 Water Source & Rationale • Water: Dehumidifier water + rainwater • Base EC: force • Systems designed to support plant intelligence, not override it FOR DISCOUNT CODES AND MORE JUST FOLLOW THE LINK https://website.beacons.ai/dogdoctorofficial 📲 Don’t forget to Subscribe and follow me on Instagram and YouTube @DogDoctorOfficial for exclusive content, real-time updates, and behind-the-scenes magic. 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Trust me, you won’t want to miss the next steps, let’s push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together! As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Let’s celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together. With true love comes happiness. Always believe in yourself, and always do things expecting nothing and with an open heart. Be a giver, and the universe will give back in ways you could never imagine. 💚 Growers love to all 💚 📸 P.S. – The Eye Behind the Lens All photos in this diary (for now — except for the ones showing the camera, which I took with an iPhone) are taken with a Sony A6700 paired with a Sony full-frame macro lens and a few more. Photography is part of the story — it’s how we share the fine textures, the glow, and the quiet details that words can’t always capture. 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04/02 500ml of water each pot, PH 5.82, nutrients as described into schedule 04/03 -- 04/04 -- 04/05 -- 04/06 500ml of water, PH 5.92, nutrients as described into schedule 04/07 -- 04/08 250ml of pure water each pot, PH 5.8. I've also defoliated #3 and removed dead leaves from #1 and #2

Yum, yum !!! Took some cuts of all three this week and think the gorilla girl is going to be a great candidate for half the garden next grow. Just love the size and smell of the flowers!!

DLI increased to 38 plants looking good, buds getting bigger. Removed some single leafs that where blocking light from lower buds.

She took of this week I’ve noticed today 2/3 pistols so she has got to stretch yet as well, il start first week of flower next week :)

03-01-2025 Começando um ciclo com as gostosas das fast buds 🤩 após alguns cultivos e várias sementes diferentes, escolhi estas 7 raças que irão habitar a minha tenda de 5x6, com 21 vasos de 12 litros, com o "nitro power" da bio bizz.

🤙🏻 9.August (22) 1,2l Wasser & 0,3l Wasser in Untersätzer 10.August (23) zwei kleine Blätter entfernt 11.August (24) 1,2l Wasser & 0,3l Wasser in Untersätzer / Entlaubt 12.August (25) Abends 500ml Wasser in Untersätzer 13.August (26) 1l DüMi / 500ml Wasser in Untersätzer 14.August (27) Licht auf 75%

10/10 indoor grow, highly resistant strain, quick to flower after only 5 weeks of veg... light stress being too close to the lights caused fox tailing buds...live and learn!

y de nuevo esta semana fue bien, empezaron a aparecer los pistilos de las flores, añadidos a la solución de riego del aptus regulator para micro elementos y para mantener la lámpara un poco más cerca para no estirar demasiado las plantas. Yo diría que va bastante bien ... 👊👽👌 🍁🍁mrbigbong🍁🍁

FERMAKOR BARREL MIX – BASE IN USE (Testing on the Fantasy Feast girl we pulled out of another diary https://growdiaries.com/diaries/274722-grow-journal-by-yan402 ) (FERMAKOR BASE SYSTEM KOH VERSION diary https://growdiaries.com/diaries/278391-grow-journal-by-yan402) (Urea & Micros on the way — first week running without them) 🍶💧🍶💧🍶💧🍶💧🍶 💧 30 L Barrel – Current Working Mix 🍶💧🍶💧🍶💧🍶💧🍶 Step 1 – Calcium Nitrate (Part A) 7 L warm water (~35–40 °C) → added 45 g Calcinit, stirred until fully clear. That’s the calcium + nitrogen backbone for the feed. Step 2 – FERMAKOR PK Base (Part B) 15 L water in the main barrel → added 30 ml FERMAKOR PK Concentrate, mixed well. This forms the main P + K part of the formula. Step 3 – Combine Solutions Slowly poured the Calcinit mix into the barrel while stirring — no reaction, still crystal clear. That confirms the mix is stable and precipitation-free. 🌿 Step 4 – FPJ / FFJ Batch Added 30 ml homemade FPJ (fish + veg batch) ≈ 1 ml/L. Color shifted to a light-amber tone — looks alive and active. 🍋 Step 5 – Citric Acid Balance Added 1 tsp citric acid after everything was blended to fine-tune pH and help chelate micros later on. 📦 Step 6 – Top Up & Check Filled to the 30 L mark with plain water → pH tested with drops, showing yellow-green — roughly 5.8 – 6.0 range. Nice clean look, stable smell, no residue. 💧 Current Base Ingredients (Active Mix) Warm Water ≈ 22 L total Calcinit 45 g → N + Ca foundation FERMAKOR PK Base 30 ml → P + K support Citric Acid 1 tsp → Chelation + pH balance FPJ / Fish Emulsion 30 ml → Organic enzyme booster Result: clean amber mix, mild and balanced. I’ll let this version run for a week before adding anything. 👀👀👀👀👀👀 Observations and changes 👀👀👀👀👀👀 27.10.25 VW27 noticed some min burnt tips so I decreased Calcium Nitrate 45 to → 40g, decided to add two more elements micros and Epsom salts just to make sure they got everything, Fetrilon Combi 1 (Micros): 0.5 g, Epsom salts: 8 g 28.10.25 VW27 she seems devoid of any deficiencies, seems ready for the flip to 12/12 02.11.25 VW27 girl is looking good so I decided to stop making daily videos and do a standard once a week update. 09.11.25 aVW28 7 days since flip,stretch in full swing, first pistils showing, leaf color deep and healthy. Slight tip burn early week → gone after pH stabilized. Feed stayed clear, no residue, roots clean and sweet-smelling, did what I hope is a last cleanup and pruning🎥 10.11.25 VW29 added Phosphoric acid pH down to the schedule for flowering stage. 14.11.25 FW1 FERMAKOR PK Micros 40 → 50 ml 23.11.25 FW2 got some burnt tips, observe and act accordingly in case it worsens, diluted by 25% for this week. 05.12.25 FW3 about 2 weeks ago Calcium Nitrate 35 g → 25 g, FERMAKOR PK Micros 50 ml → 60 ml 🌱💦🌱💦🌱💦🌱💦🌱💦🌱 🌿Day to day tasks & actions 🌿 🌱💦🌱💦🌱💦🌱💦🌱💦🌱 30.11.25 FW2 – Fed 5l of #1 → 2l runoff 01.12.25 FW3 – Fed 5l of #1 → 2l runoff 02.12.25 FW3 – Fed 5l of #1 → 2l runoff 03.12.25 FW3 – Fed 5l of #1 → 2l runoff 04.12.25 FW3 – Fed 5l of #1 → 2l runoff 05.12.25 FW3 – Fed 5l of #1 → 2l runoff 06.12.25 FW3 – Fed 5l of #1 → 2l runoff 07.12.25 FW3 – Fed 5l of #1 → 2l runoff 💧💦💧💦💧💦💧💦 🌱 Nutrients in 30 L #1 Veg – FERMAKOR 💧💦💧💦💧💦💧💦 Calcium Nitrate (Calcinit / Nitcal): 45 → 40 g → 35 g → 25 g = 1.50 g/L → 1.33 g/L → 1.17 g/L → 0.83 g/L = 207 ppm N / 253 ppm Ca → 184 / 225 → 161 / 197 → 115 / 141 PK Concentrate (FERMAKOR Base): 30 → 40 ml → 50 ml → 60 ml = 1.00 → 1.33 ml/L → 1.67 ml/L → 2.00 ml/L → balanced 1:1 P:K + light micros (from extract) Home-made FFJ/FPJ (Fish + Veg): 30 ml = 1.00 ml/L Epsom Salt (MgSO₄·7H₂O): 8 g = 0.27 g/L → ~26 ppm Mg + ~35 ppm S Fetrilon Combi 1 (Micros): 0.5 g = 0.017 g/L → Fe 0.7 ppm · Mn 0.7 ppm · Zn 0.3 ppm · Cu 0.3 ppm · B 0.1 ppm · Mo 0.02 ppm Phosphoric Acid (pH down) + Citric Acid (chelation): as needed → First set pH with phosphoric acid, then add a little citric only if you want extra chelation Target pH: 5.8 – 6.0 (drop test yellow-green) 📦 TOTAL: Liquids: 60 → 70 → 80 → 90 ml per 30 L = 2.00 → 2.33 → 2.67 → 3.00 ml/L Solids (CaNO₃ + Epsom + Fetrilon): 53.5 → 48.5 → 43.5 → 33.5 g per 30 L = 1.78 → 1.62 → 1.45 → 1.12 g/L 💧💦💧💦💧💦💧💦 YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/-m8h?si=A7x4Zlr2kj-_ga31

The end is near! She now has mostly cloudy trichomes, checking every other day for the amber count to go up. I do think it will be maybe a week until harvest, but again I’ll let her trichomes decide when she’s ready. Her leaves are definitely in the fade stages. I decided to let her dry out for 3 nearly 4 days, as you can see in the pics. She’s has gone very droopy, but I’m confident her watering will perk her up, she is on just ph’d water now, and will be until she is ready to harvest. Checking the buds, no issues she smells amazing, it’s almost candy like it’s so pungent. Lovely sweet strawberries and ripe banana scent. I’m hoping she finishes well, after having such a good grow. Hope you all have a marvellous grow week 💚🌱🤘🏼

💩Holy Crap I Was Able To Get Them In The Ground💩 So super happy to be trying this one out , can't wait😝 .....The hope here is to do better then last summers outdoor grow ..👍 It's been a full week and she's doing great , very nice Growth, shes enjoying the sunny days 👌 No problems 😊 so far so good 👍 👉NutriNPK NUTRIENTS USED FOR FEEDING 👈rain water to be used entire growth👈 👉www.nutrinpk.com right now get 10% off using SPRING2022 as the coupon code👈

Week 31/3 - 6/4

Tropicana Cookies is looking amazing! Really happy with the progress on this one.

👉DIA 10/1/2022👈 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 vamos con su 2º semana de crecimiento, están hermosísimas y un color, altura y anchura impresionantes!! 👉instrucciones:👈 - vamos a colocar los tutores porque todavía no tienen demasiadas raíces. y he preferido de colocarlo ahora que luego en floración para no hacerles daño. - preparamos el agua opmotizada 30L. - realizamos el aporte de abonos de nuestra tabla.

Hello guys!I m on 3rd week on this Dos si Dos Auto from Barneys and she looks very nice.I upload a video from my growroom and there are 5 girls in different stages.The big ones are Gorilla Zkittlez auto from Barneys and Nothern light xBig Bud.In the middle is Pineapple Express auto and the little ones are Dos si Dos auto.Hope you like it :)

Week 18 (26-5 to 1-6) 26-5 Temps: 19.5 to 24 degrees Humidity: 44% to 58% Watering: Both 1000 ml. EC: 1.3 27-5 Temps: 19.8 to 25.9 degrees Humidity: 48% to 58% Watering: Both 1000 ml. EC: 0.3 28-5 Temps: 20.4 to 25.9 degrees Humidity: 49% to 60% Light set from 75% to 70% strength. 29-5 Temps: 20.5 to 26.2 degrees Humidity: 52% to 59% Watering: Both 1000 ml. EC: 0.3 30-5 Temps: 21.8 to 26 degrees Humidity: 54% to 62% Watering #1: 1000 ml. #2: 750 ml. EC: 0.3 Light set from 70% to 60% strength. 31-5 Temps: 22.1 to 25.9 degrees Humidity: 52% to 60% Watering: Both 1000 ml. EC: 0.0 1-6 Temps: 20.5 to 24.9 degrees Humidity: 49% to 61% Watering: Both 1000 ml. EC: 0.0 Will harvest next week!

One plant hanging, few days on the last 3. Back soon with a harvest.