Week 3 ā Vegetation: Expanding the Ecosystem ā Dual Zones, One Vision
As the third week of vegetation wraps up, the Sunday Driver girls are not only thriving, theyāre sharing a space thatās growing in both complexity and precision. This week, the spotlight shifts from the plants (which, yes, look phenomenal) to the gear, infrastructure, and environmental intelligence behind the grow.
Because this tent is no longer a grow, itās an ecosystem.
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Dual Ecosystems ā One Tent, Two Zones
Weāve now split our 8x8 tent into two distinct grow zones, both under the unified control of the TrolMaster Tent-X system.
Each zone is powered by its own lighting ecosystem:
⢠Zone 1 ā Future of Grow: High-efficiency full-spectrum LEDs delivering deep penetration and even canopy coverage.
⢠Zone 2 ā ThinkGrow Model Ones: New to the garden, ThinkGrow LEDs bring precision-tuned lighting, DLI-focused output, and seamless integration into the TrolMaster platform.
This setup allows us to run simultaneous genetics or phases under controlled but separate lighting environments, while keeping everything under a single, centralized monitoring system.
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TrolMaster ā The Nerve Center
Whether itās Zone 1 or Zone 2, the TrolMaster Tent-X keeps everything synchronized and stable. Hereās what weāre running:
⢠COā sensor
⢠PPFD sensor
⢠Humidity & temperature probes
⢠Camera feed (yes, even during ābusinessā breaks in the bathroom)
⢠Fan & intake relay controls
This means real-time data, remote adjustments, alerts, and peace of mindāno guesswork, just grow logic.
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Airflow, Exhaust & Filtration
Air movement is just as important as light, and hereās how weāre handling that in this split-tent system:
⢠Exhaust: Two 6ā carbon-filtered systems
⢠Spider Farmer exhaust linked to Spider Farmer GGS Controller
⢠AeroFan exhaust connected to TrolMaster Tent-X
⢠Intake: One 6ā active intake pulling fresh air in
⢠Carbon filters on every line, keeping air clean and odor controlled
This creates a steady flowādraw in, scrub out, with each zone breathing comfortably in rhythm.
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Current Feeding Routine
Still watering by hand with love, and still keeping the nutrient mix clean, efficient, and appropriate for early veg:
⢠Aptus Regulator ā 0.15 ml/L
⢠Aptus CalMag Boost ā 0.25 ml/L
⢠Aptus All-in-One Liquid ā 1 ml/L
⢠Aptus Start Booster ā 2 ml/L
⢠Water stats:
⢠pH ā 5.83
⢠EC ā 1.01
⢠Temp ā 18.5°C
The focus is still on root development, tissue strength, and stable vegetative expansion.
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Visual Update & Setup Tour
This weekās update includes a video walk-through of the setup, showing the airflow configuration, sensors, wiring, and the dual lighting rigs in place. No voice-over, just visual storytelling, but the system speaks for itself.
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What to Expect Next
Weāre watching closely as each zone adapts to its light spectrum and rhythm. Weāre expecting:
⢠Continued even leaf expansion
⢠Strong internal node development
⢠Potential for early LST (low-stress training) next week
⢠Data comparisons between Future of Grow and ThinkGrow zones
No topping yetāweāre still in observation mode. This early phase is about letting the roots lead, then following with the foliage.
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Final Thoughts ā Harmony in Complexity
This week, the garden evolved from a grow into a smart, multi-environment cultivation system. From the dual lighting zones to the climate controls, itās all about precision meets intuition.
Our Sunday Drivers are responding with wide, confident leaves and a calm presence. The tent feels alive. And with summer in full swing, everything, indoors and out, is reaching toward the light.
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Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow
If youāre curious about the tech Iām using, check out these links:
⢠Genetics, gear, nutrients, and more ā Zamnesia: https://www.zamnesia.com/
⢠Environmental control & automation ā TrolMaster: https://www.trolmaster.eu/
⢠Advanced LED lighting ā Future of Grow: https://www.futureofgrow.com/
⢠Root and growth nutrition ā Aptus Holland: https://aptus-holland.com/
⢠Nutrient systems & boosters ā Plagron: https://plagron.com/en/
⢠Soil & substrate excellence ā PRO-MIX BX: https://www.pthorticulture.com/en-us/products/pro-mix-bx-mycorrhizae
⢠Curing and storage ā Grove Bags: https://grovebags.com/
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Weāve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. Trust me, you wonāt want to miss the next steps, letās push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together!
As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Letās celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together.
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