trimmed after stopping growth. the plants are doing well, removed the lower branches.

OG 4Q24 Flower Week 6 Orangegasm (Fem) [ IRIE Genetics ] 12/12 @ Bolt (Day 21) Germination: 20 November 2024 #3A Earliest Harvest Date: 9 February 2025 #3B Latest Harvest Date: 19 February 2025 _________________________________________ Start of Week: [Wed Jan 15, 2024 CR2 4Q24 36:F:5:1] End of Week: [Tue Jan 21, 2024 CR2 4Q24 42:F:5:7] OrangeGasm Fertigation: - MAX: EC: [ 2.7, mS] - LightIntensity MAX: [ 850, µMol/m2/s] ______________________________________ Evaluating Runoff EC vs CHOSEN EC: - IDEAL: Within 200 ppm, ≤ 0.4, mS/cm - Acceptable: 200 - 300 ppm, ≤ 0.4 - 0.6 mS/cm. - CAUTION: 300 - 400 ppm, ≤ 0.6 - 0.8 mS/cm - DANGER: 400 ppm, 0.8 mS/cm __ Wed Jan 15, 2025 OG 4Q24 36:F:5:1 Runoff - Amount: [ 1, gal] - EC: [ 4.0, mS/cm] - EC∆: [ 1.3, mS/cm] # CAUTION Refresh Res - 2 Gal Filtered Tap - EC: 0.3 - pH: 9.1 - Remediated - 1 ml/ pH Down/gal - pH: 7.4 - EC: 2.7 __ Thu Jan 16, 2025 OG 4Q24 37:F:5:2 Runoff - Amount: [ 0.25, gal] - EC: [ 3.9, mS/cm] - EC∆: [ 1.2, mS/cm] # CAUTION Increased FERTIGATION Duration to 50 Seconds. - #5’s POT is LIGHT, NO Heft: Watered in 500 ml over surface. This plant is SUCKING all the moisture, and is yet as happy as can be.  Runoff EC Remains High. - [x] R&R Manifold Filter - Minimal (but present) bio film - significant reaction with H2O2 __ Fri Jan 17, 2025 OG 4Q24 38:F:5:3 - [x] Pick up 8 Gallons of RO (HEB ‘Distilled’) Refresh Reservoir - Amount: [ 4, gal] - PrimerA&B: [ 81, ml] - SLF-100: [ 20, ml] __ Sat Jan 18, 2025 OG 4Q24 39:F:5:4 UFC 311 - Was Really Good    __ Sun Jan 19, 2025 OG 4Q24 40:F:5:5 - [x] R&R Manifold Filter (Replace w/ NEW 200 Mesh Filter) Harvest Dehu - [x] Amount: [ 2.5, gal] Refresh Res - [x] Amount: [ 2, gal] - [x] Primer A&B: [ 40, ml] - [x] SLF-100: [ 10, ml] - [x] EC: [ 2.7, mS/cm] Runoff - [x] Amount: [ 750, ml] - [x] EC: [ 4.1, mS/cm] - [x] EC∆: [ 1.4, mS/cm] # REMEDIATE Not a lot to do except - [x] Maintain Environment - [x] Maintain Reservoir Hydro Only  FULL Chart (16, 8, 8, 6, 6, 6, 6)  HYRDRO Chart NER Nutrient Element Ratios ppm mS/cm NER N 295 0.6 21.8% P205 161 0.3 11.9% K20 536 1.1 39.7% Ca 241 0.5 17.9% Mg 54 0.1 4.0% S 64 0.1 4.8% Si 0 0.0 0.0% C 375 TOTAL 1725 2.7 100.0% Full Chart NER Nutrient Element Ratios ppm mS/cm NER N 241 0.5 17.8% P205 184 0.4 13.6% K20 522 1.0 38.7% Ca 245 0.5 18.1% Mg 49 0.1 3.6% S 44 0.1 3.3% Si 65 0.1 4.8% C 1147 TOTAL 2497 2.7 100.0%  - [x] Handwater - [x] Mix 12 ml Photosynthesis Plus - [x] Mix 1/4 tsp Quillaja Mix and Feed 400 ml/Plant - [x] Mix up 1 Gal Hydro w/ Silica (16, 16, 16) ml, EC: 2.7 mS/cm, Refrigerate - [x] Apply when sol’n 60°F __ Mon Jan 20, 2025 OG 4Q24 41:F:5:6 AM: Outer Room RH: [ 38, %] Runoff - Amount: [ 1, gal]. # This is about TWICE the amount I HANDWATERED last night. - EC: [ 3.9, mS/cm] - EC∆: [ 1.2 , mS/cm] # DANGER! Reclaim Dehu - Amount: [ tbd, gal] Just Remembered still have 1/2 a gal of Fertigation w/ Silica - - [x] APPLY __ Tue Jan 21, 2025 OG 4Q24 42:F:5:7 Runoff - Amount: [ 1.9, l] - EC: [ 3.8, mS/cm] - EC∆: [ 1.1, mS/cm] # DANGER Refresh Reservoir - Amount: [ 2, gal] - PrimerA&B @ 2.7 mS/cm: [ 40, ml] - SLF-100: [ 10, ml]

10 September Harvest - see pictures. While some growers leave the plant whole when they cut, I do not. It is a personal preference and situational convenience if your a home grower. I chose to cut large, long branches, and remove any whole water leaves, as long as it doesn’t interfere with the bud formation. I don’t trim yet. This is done for a few of reasons: 1) It’s my last good close-up look at her until another 5 days or more, 2) I don’t want wet leaves drying on my buds if I can help it, and 3) I occasionally like being able to shine a small LED flashlight on the flowers while its drying. Mold is our greatest problem as growers, it can destroy a beautiful grow right up until the end process. Then I hang it in a dark closet, provide circulation and ventilation. Light and heat, anything above 80 degrees F, will start a break down in cannabinoids during the dry, it is ideal to stay away from both. I’m fortunate that a humidity level of 50- 55% and temperature of 65-70 degrees F is fairly consistent and easy to maintain. Anything below 60 degree F will prevent the adequate drying out of chlorophyll. Almost all my flower routinely take 5-7 days, some a little longer, to properly dry out. 15 September Trim - see pictures. First you’ll notice the buds have shrunk up to half their original size. This is just a fact that we growers have to deal with. Due to evaporation without uptake of water, it takes about 3 days for the chlorophyll to dry up, then slowly go through a chemical change. Along with the leaves, cannabinoids also begin a chemical change after 3 days called decarboxylation. A slow process where the THC level increases while curing. You want the leaf to be dry so they can be hand trimmed easily, but you do not want that bud so dry that it starts to fall apart in your hand. Try to handle carefully by the main stem to avoid touching the bud all together. A lot of these cut leaves will be covered with trichomes, good for making oils, or other products, it’s an option worth looking into keeping it. After trimming, I do separate a few premium flowers for my first smoq. Then loosely fill wide mouth quart mason jars with about 1 oz/28 gr of product per jar. I seal the lids for a few hours to determine what relative humidity they are at, see hygrometer pic, before making a decision to put in a 62% humidity control pack of my choice or to wait, then place in secure in a cool dark place with stable humidity and temperature. It is very important to then observe/burp or exchange the air as needed, up to several times a day, until 62% rh is achieved. Once your close to to your mark, put in your desired RH level control terpene shield. If you have a problem getting there: 1) it has dried out too much, no real solution, try to put several large cut stems left over from harvest into the jars with the buds to try and increase humidty, 2) it has not dried out enough, in this case no problem, just remove and dry out a little more. This is also a personal choice, some people like it drier in the 50% plus range. Whatever you do, research and preserve. At that time burping is no longer required. Cannabis will reach its peak potency potential at about 40 or so days into the cure. The finished product should be a perfect grind when cured correctly without clogging up your grinder, this could take a month. Now that I’ve said that, I’m sure someone has grown something that they have not been able to grind. It can remain in this state for an easy 6 months with little change, locking in all the terpenes and potencies. All you need to do is occasionally check the product to ensure there are no molds. If your grow/harvest/cure techniques are good this should not be an issue. It would not be uncommon to find many cannabis strains will last, with small degradable change, for up to one year after being stored this way. Using an airtight glass container, controlled relative humidity, maintained low temperature, and kept in darkness will equal maximum shelf life. Always avoid direct sunlight and temperatures above 80 degrees F. The reasons I’ve ultimately chosen Deep Water Culture as a grow medium. Each has their own pros and cons indeed. I found the most efficient, less maintenance and ideal solution for my situation was DWC. Burdens to overcome depend on size up set-up; initial equipment cost, size of containers, ph monitors, air pumps, type of water to use-reverse osmosis, RO cost/set-up/maintenance, ways to transfer/change water and nutrients, what nutrients to use and schedules, takes several grows to learn and understand, a 1 year learning curv, easy to nutrient burn. The Benefits of growing in water; no dirt, no bugs, no diseases, rare nutrient deficiencies/toxicities, steady and rapid growth that enables the plant to reach its genetic potential. After harvest, there is about a 1 hour equipment cleanup, sterilization and turn around process before replanting. Cannabis will perform in so many different ways and mediums, no one way is the best and the best way is the one you are using, right. Chose what works for you in the long run. There will always be an initial cost in set-up. My advice if one were in need to cut corners, I would not recommend cheap lights. This single factor is the most critical, afford for the best. The notion that organic and water has a different taste, flavor and potency effect is absolutely debatable. The more we learn the better we grow and experience is always the best teacher. This is what works for me and my methods of growing in general from beginning to end. A BIG “Thank You” to everyone who stopped by to take a look. My next diary will start at the beginning of October 2023 with a Forbidden Runtz Auto. There will be minor differences during the grow. I enjoy Auto strains simply by what can be achieved in a short time. No matter the strain they will unveil one thing in common, the demand for attention. Many times over it is the anecdotal gardener that surmount plant scientist. Last should I mention, do not forget to stop and enjoy the fruits of your labour...

4/24/2023 - Day 57: Start to week 9 of flower. Turned my portable AC on in my lung room to bring temps down. Running at about 76° with the lights on and about 68° for lights out. Also, still running the light at 80% power. Starting to see more purple, and just waiting for everything to ripen up. They are really putting off some strong scents now as well. 4/25/2023 - Day 58 Flower: watered with 4 gallons mixed with Coconut Powder. 4/27/2023 - Day 60 Flower: they are all starting to fade. Mainly seeing purple still. They still need another few weeks until they are where I want them. 4/29/2023 - Day 62 Flower: they continue to fade to a nice purple and the smell when I open the tent is fruity gas. They are not drinking as much anymore. Taking an extra day or two between waterings. 4/30/2023 - Day 63 Flower: watered 4 gallons of water mixed with 1 tbsp Coconut Powder. Also, took a close look at the tricomes today. They are mainly all cloudy, with maybe 5% amber at this point. Still think I have another two weeks before I'll be ready to harvest.

I want that happy face! I have to confess I love watching this cute little plant every day, so before I go to bed I come and say hi and then goodnight! All I have dine so far is water them with water from the rain. Its been raining a lot. ;)

6/29 we had 3 super hot days in a row. 112, 115, and then 118 degrees. This is the only plant that didnt end up with heat damage/burns from the extreme temperatures. Top dressed with a cup of one shot. 7/3 watered with slf-100 and recharge

Week 9, Day 63, Day 19 of Flower. Once again all is going well, she is doing nicely. Buds are starting to bulk and some nice colas starting to form. I am very pleased with how she is doing. After this coming week 4 of Flower I am going to switch to only KoolBloom 2-45-28 for 2 to 3 weeks at a 1/4 tsp/gallon. Any suggestions or comments?

The best genetics with the best nutrients

Day 51 - 1F - Trimmed up most fan leaves and lower nodes. Used some low stress training to keep the canopy low and even then lowered SCROG netting to start training through flowering stretch. Took a couple clones as well (not sure if i'll grow them out yet or not - just wanted to try my new fog cloner i built.

Easy week the autopots are doing the hard work. I have been foliar feeding with my KNF collection LAB, FAA, WCAP. I also went foraging to make some IMO , have added pictures if anyone is interested.

Platinum Bird (Gelato 33 x Gush mints) showin purps early in flower 🌸 🍬 When I start flowering the first 2 weeks of flower i lik to see 20/30 % purple pistils between the white pistils!! If u know u know 👍

*english version below* **HydroLab – Blüte Woche 1: Der Stretch entfesselt & der Teppich lebt** Willkommen zurück im HydroLab, dem einzigen Ort, an dem Pflanzen schneller wachsen als meine Stromrechnung. Die 12/12-Umstellung liegt nun offiziell sieben Tage zurück – und die Damen haben das Memo verstanden. Der Stretch? Vollgas. Der angekündigte „Kräuterteppich“? Er ist da. Und er rollt sich gerade selbst aus. 🌿🔥 Systemstatus: Wissenschaftlicher Wahnsinn in Zahlen EC: stabil auf 1.5 Wasser: Vollentsalzt, nur noch 0.05 EC – so sauber, dass es vermutlich als „Destillat Light“ durchgeht CalMag: jetzt Pflicht! Leitungswasser war nett, aber wir gehen jetzt pro pH: von 5.8 hochdriftend bis 6.2, dann korrigiere ich Klima: kalt draußen → warm im Labor dank Luftentfeuchter + 130W IR-Heizung (Nachtschicht-Modus) Operation „Wurzel-Schutzschild“ Die Netpots haben ein Upgrade bekommen: Alufolie-Abdeckung! Nicht hübsch, aber verhindert sicher, dass irgendwo Licht in die Root-Zone kommt. (Hydrolab-Regel Nr. 18: Wenn’s reflektiert, funktioniert’s. 🤓) Pflanzenverhalten: Unkontrollierte vertikale Energie Ich habe in dieser Woche nichts geschnitten und die Mädels einfach machen lassen. Ergebnis: 🔬 Hypothese: „Sie werden etwas wachsen.“ 🔬 Ergebnis: Sie sind komplett durchgedreht. Der Stretch ist massiv, die Tops schießen überall nach oben, die Mitte wird dichter, und die ersten Blütenansätze zeigen sich bereits in voller, flauschiger Pracht. Die Mykos arbeiten im Untergrund weiter wie ein italienischer Straßenbau-Trupp auf Koffein: die Wurzeln sind dick, cremefarben und gesund. Labor-Kommentar Manchmal muss ein Wissenschaftler lernen, loszulassen. Und manchmal heißt das: „Ich lass sie einfach eine Woche wild wachsen und schaue später, was weg muss.“ Genau diese Methode wenden wir hier an. Aktuell sieht alles brutal vital, extrem dicht und herrlich chaotisch aus – genau wie ein Sativa-Scrog aussehen muss, bevor der Dompteur eingreift. Ausblick Nächste Woche geht’s ans Feintuning im Netz, am Lollipop wird nachjustiert und Bud Blood sollte sein Zauberwerk tun, damit sich das Ganze bald in ein Meer aus weißen Härchen verwandelt. Bis dahin: Das HydroLab beobachtet, misst, lacht – und füttert. 🌱⚗️😄 _________________________________________________________ **HydroLab – Bloom Week 1: Stretch Protocol Activated** Welcome back to the HydroLab, where the plants grow faster than my ability to explain what’s going on, and where chaos is considered a valid research method. The flip to 12/12 was seven days ago — and the ladies took that as a personal challenge. The stretch? Immediate and aggressive. The “herbal carpet” I predicted last week? Fully deployed. 🌡️ System Diagnostics EC: holding steady at 1.5 Water: ultra-clean, 0.05 EC from the deionization unit CalMag: now part of the baseline (unlike with tap water) pH: adjusted to 5.8, drifting naturally up to 6.2 before correction Climate: cold nights outside → warm enough inside thanks to a 130W IR heater + dehumidifier tag-team 🛡️ Root Protection Protocol I covered the pot tops with aluminum foil — not pretty, but absolutely effective at blocking any stray light from entering the root zone. HydroLab Law #7: If it looks improvised but works perfectly, it’s not a bug — it’s a feature. 🌱 **Plant Behavior Report: Unrestricted Vertical Ambition** This week I didn’t cut anything… And the plants responded with: “Okay, we’ll take over now.” The stretch is in full swing, tops are pushing upward everywhere, and the first flower sites are forming beautifully. The canopy is dense, lively, and wild — exactly what a sativa-leaning scrog looks like right before it becomes a jungle. Roots? A fluffy, creamy, active masterpiece. The mycorrhiza is clearly having the time of its life. 🔬 Researcher’s Note Sometimes science requires intervention. Other times… science requires stepping back, folding your arms, and whispering: “Let’s see what happens if I just don’t touch anything this week.” This was one of those weeks. And honestly? The system handled it better than expected. 🔭 Next Week’s Outlook canopy refinement begins lollipopping adjustments Bud Blood should fully kick in floral development expected to accelerate Until then: The HydroLab observes. The HydroLab measures. The HydroLab feeds. And the HydroLab cackles quietly in the corner. 🌿⚗️😄

All smiles probably the best plant by fast buds I've ran , smells dank going be a nice haul easily over 4 zips best nutrients and lights:) should be done within a month :) drinking water everyday at this point:)

11/24: 1 mois avant le réveillon de noël. Je ne pense pas que je la fumerai avant l'ans 2022. compte rendu de ma huitième semaine coco/perlite sans aucun autre amendement, au début j'ai arrosé à la mais, aujourd'hui j'ai installer le Floraflex.com, la mise au point est presque finie enfin quand on commence avec ça on ne sait pas ou ça s’arrêtera :D , en tout cas çà le fait l'irrigation a haute fréquence! 11/25: la récolte est proche pour celle qui a flippé en cro. Et une des grandes dames commence à montrer des signes de mûrissent :) encore 2/3 semaines et je coupes la stressée. #72 11/30: quelques drippers bouchéent vive le calcaire :( #77

Empiezan a oler bastante bien. El primer riego de esta semana fue de 1200ml. Les he conectado un extractor con salida a la calle porque empezaba a oler toda mi casa. Último riego de la semana 1500ml

23.11.24 Topped slurricane Highest plant Purple lemonade 36cm Light height 600w 80cm 465w 76cm Ppfd 450- 500 Dli 34-38 24.11.24 Filled water tank 100L 24.11.24 Watered in 1L each Worm compost tea 2m/L Acti Vera 2ml/L Bio heaven 1/2 tsp 4/L Recharge

Hi there Friends🕊️ Last week the Banana‘s left Stem snaped. I covered it in tape and it didnt dry out. The i removed it Like 2-3 days later because i wanted to cut the branch off, to let the plant spend her Energy in the healthy ones. But the i saw how strong it got and decided to even LST the broken stem even more because it strenghtened the left over parts. Now it recovered really good and got a defoliation. Maybe i will Cover up the Open Crack🤷‍♂️

Week 9. Everything ok at this point. It's really sticky and the smell is really strong.

The Fruits Baby are starting to come in nicely I have the lights at 500 watts going to wait for them to get Juicy and bulk up the lights and the feed intake!! Excited for the weeks to come. On a side note I am doing this run to see what really works best I know I will get the hydro dialed in and start doing the magic it always does, I am just super surprised the living soil is like a slow and steady and just always steady getting bigger and bigger it was a little slower but in flower its doing great and exploding.

Harvesting the rest of the first plant later this week. Looking good, and hurtling toward the finish line.