Introduction - Week 09 Summary -
Ensign's log, stardate 100906.68,
Overall a pretty good grow week!
Started the week off by increasing the light's intensity. Also raised it up a bit.
Most of the week was basic growth checkups and humidifier refilling.
Mid week, increased the light's intensity a bit more. Also did a top soil drench of organic fertilizer along with a simple defoliation.
Towards the end of the week, decided to give both girls a large bottom watering. Also did a mini defoliation again.
Now that both reservoirs are full with about 2 gallons, shouldn't need to water for a while.
Next week will be the big 12/12 flip!
Steady as she grows Ensign. Engage! 🖖
[START OF WEEK 09]
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WEEK 09 - Full Veg Wk4
04/17/23 → 04/23/23
This Week's Estimated Goals
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DLI: 39 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 600 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 0.5-1.0 kPa
This Week's Meter Readings & Averages
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DLI: 40.05 mol/m2/d
PPFD: 618 μmol/m2/s
VPD: 1.04 kPa
Soil %: [25.9, 37.3, 32.0, 34.7]
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Day 01 - Monday - 04/17/23 - Total Days: 063
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.8°F [25.4°C]
- Humidity: 68.6%
- VPD: 1.00 kPa
- Soil %: [19, 28, 30, 28]
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- [09:23]: Quick morning checkup!
--- Looking great my ladies!
--- EB1 is continuing to explode with growth!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [22:25]: Evening my girls!
--- Growing along nicely!
--- The top of the canopy is clearly filling in with top sites.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Looking at the lower leaves, plan to do another fertilizer feeding soon.
Day 02 - Tuesday - 04/18/23 - Total Days: 064
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 78.4°F [25.8°C]
- Humidity: 67.4%
- VPD: 1.05 kPa
- Soil %: [31, 34, 33, 35]
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- [09:17]: Good morning my ladies!
--- Growing along very nicely!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Getting a bit droopy, so plan to top water (or better known as soil drenching) tonight!
- [16:03]: Good evening my queens!
--- Wow! Looking great ladies!
--- Top growth is looking very nice!
--- Hmm. A bit of yellowing is still developing on the lower leaves.
--- Regardless, canopy growth is still spreading out quite nicely!
--- With this being the last week of 18/6 veg, these girls are bushing out quite nicely!
--- After flipping the light schedule from 18/6 to 12/12, some cannabis plants will double in size.
--- Starting to get a bit nervous (well more stoked than nervous) about the growth spurt these ladies may undergo (also known as the 'stretch phase').
- [16:19]: Took PPFD readings.
--- EB1 was around 476 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 30.84 mol/m2/d
--- EB2 was around 449 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 29.1 mol/m2/d
--- Decided to increase the intensity of the grow light. Going for a PPFD goal of 500.
--- Will also most likely need to raise it up a bit.
- [16:27]: Within the AC Infinity App,
--- Adjusted the 'Vegetative [18/6]' Schedule for the grow light.
--- Increased the MAX from 3 to 4
--- The FC-6500 is now utilizing around 327.3W from 261.9W (at intensity 4 out of 10)
- [16:33]: Raised the grow light up a bit.
--- Took new PPFD readings.
--- EB1 was around 528 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 34.21 mol/m2/d
--- EB2 was around 499 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 32.34 mol/m2/d
--- Great!
- [16:48]: Took a general light distance reading for EB1.
--- She's now about 16.25" from the grow light.
--- Plan to do final height and distance readings at the end of the week.
--- Okay! Now for the soil!
- [16:53]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 20% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 28% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 30% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 28% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture is drying around EB1.
--- EB2 soil seems to be 10% more hydrated.
--- Now for the basic meter.
- [16:58]: Using the soil moisture probe, took readings for each EarthBox.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB1 was at 5.5 out of 10
--- Top soil both looked and felt dry.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB2 was at 3 out of 10
--- Top soil looks hydrated but felt dry.
--- Fascinating. 🖖
--- A huge contrast in moisture data.
--- Based on the basic meter, both girls have drank quite a bit. Yet the Ecowitt sensors have not really changed much at all.
- [17:09]: Rotated both EarthBoxes 180 degrees.
--- Checked the fill tube for each EarthBox.
--- Both fill tubes are now pretty dry!
--- With the current soil moisture levels, decided to continue on with the top soil drenching.
--- Don't frack this up Ensign!
- [17:21]: Filled a pitcher with 5 cups of distilled water.
--- Then filled a measuring cup with 2 cups of distilled water.
--- Added 1/32tsp + 1/64tsp + Half 1/64tsp of Quillaja Saponaria Extract
--- Added 1/16tsp + 1/32tsp + 1/64tsp of:
------ Horticultural Aloe
------ Big 6 Micronutrients [+ Humic Acid]
--- Added 1/8tsp + 1/16tsp + 1/32tsp of:
------ Mycrobe Complete
------ Recharge
--- Added 1/4tsp + 1/8tsp + 1/16tsp of:
------ Pure Protein Dry [Organic Fish Aminos]
--- Added 2mL of Bio-Catalyst Enzyme Elixer
--- Added 5.25mL of Yah-Whey
--- Mixed the solution and poured everything straight into the pitcher to mix with the 5 cups of distilled water from earlier (now 7 cups).
--- Poured 3.5 cups of the mixed solution into a spray bottle.
- [17:54]: Rotated the EarthBoxes 90 degrees. EB2 is now facing the front.
--- Before watering, going to defoliate a bit.
- [17:58]: Using a pair of trimmers, I gently clipped away lower yellowing leaves.
--- Removed a few of the larger fan leaves which were covering top sites.
--- To help to further promote top growth, also removed more lower nodes.
--- Time to top soil drench!
--- Also going to top dress a bit of gnarly barley!
- [18:27]: Gently removed the rear moisture meter before pealing back the plastic much cover.
--- Now for the top dressing.
- [18:30]: Sprinkled 1/4cup of Gnarly Barley onto the top soil.
--- Tried to stay towards the back.
--- Using my fingers, I gently tilled the topdressing into the top soil.
--- Also tried to work in all of the trimmings from the defoliation.
- [18:42]: Misted the top soil for EB2.
--- Made sure to spray the area with the Grow Dots, but did not spray the grow bag.
--- Sprayed the whole top soil, but focused more on the back area.
--- Placed the mulch cover back along with the rear moisture sensor.
- [18:59]: Rotated the EarthBoxes 180 degrees.
--- Now for EB1,
--- Using a pair of trimmers, I gently clipped away yellowing leaves.
--- Also removed the larger fan leaves covering top sites.
- [19:20]: Gently removed the rear moisture meter.
--- Then pealed back the plastic much cover.
- [19:24]: Sprinkled 1/4cup of Gnarly Barley onto the top soil.
--- Again, tried to stay towards the back. Also sprinkled a bit around the grow bag.
--- Using my fingers, I gently tilled the topdressing into the top soil.
--- Also tilled in the trimmings from the defoliation.
- [19:45]: Using the rest of the solution (~3.5cups), misted the top soil for EB1.
--- Made sure to spray the Grow Dots, but did not spray the grow bag.
--- Tried to spray the solution evenly.
- [19:47]: Placed the mulch cover back along with the rear moisture sensor.
--- Rotated the EarthBoxes back to the default configuration.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [20:12]: Misted the top growth with a bit of distilled water.
--- Really hope I didn't over-water.
--- Going to let the water soak in a bit before checking the moisture levels.
--- Okay!
- [21:31]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 31% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 44% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 33% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 35% - [CH04 EB2]
--- As expected, soil moisture overall is higher.
--- Will continue to check moisture levels as the soil dries out.
Day 03 - Wednesday - 04/19/23 - Total Days: 065
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 77.8°F [25.4°C]
- Humidity: 67.7%
- VPD: 1.02 kPa
- Soil %: [28, 41, 33, 36]
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- [09:25]: Morning my ladies!
--- Quick humidifier refill and growth check!
--- Nice! Growth is continuing to bush out!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [+02:40]: Late night checkup!
--- Looking good girls!
--- Ladies are looking nice and perky!
--- The top canopy is already filling in quite nicely!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Oh yea,
--- Happy 420!
--- [*smokes a bowl]
Day 04 - Thursday - 04/20/23 - Total Days: 066
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 79.1°F [26.2°C]
- Humidity: 68.5%
- VPD: 1.04 kPa
- Soil %: [27, 40, 32, 36]
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- [09:37]: Morning my beauties!
--- Quick checkup and refill!
--- Growing along and looking great!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- HAPPY 420!
--- [*smokes a few bowls]
--- Recently been considering how I bottom water my EarthBoxes.
--- Usually I never fill the reservoir more than 8-9 cups of water at a time.
--- But now planning on doing a larger bottom watering (2-3 gallons or 32-48 cups).
--- My main concern of course is over-watering.
--- Since all I have is distilled water, will most likely add a bit of CalMag and Agisil along with a bit of Yah-Whey.
--- For now gonna wait a bit for the top soil to dry up a bit more.
- [20:46]: Evening checkup!
--- Wow looking good girls!
--- Both are bushing out nicely!
- [21:39]: Took PPFD readings.
--- EB1 was around 527 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 34.15 mol/m2/d
--- EB2 was around 509 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 32.98 mol/m2/d
--- Since the 12/12 flip is starting next week, plan to increase the PPFD even more closer to 600 μmol/m2/s.
--- Going to further increase the light's intensity.
- [21:48]: Within the AC Infinity App,
--- Adjusted the 'Vegetative [18/6]' Schedule for the grow light.
--- Increased the MAX from 4 to 5
--- The FC-6500 is now drawing around 386.2W from 327.3W (at intensity 5 out of 10)
--- Took new PPFD readings.
--- EB1 was around 618 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 40.05 mol/m2/d
--- EB2 was around 595 μmol/m2/s which gives a DLI of 38.56 mol/m2/d
- [10:07]: Took a light distance reading for EB1.
--- She's now about 16" from the grow light.
- [22:16]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 27% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 40% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 32% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 36% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture is drier around EB1's grow bag. EB2 seems to be at a higher level than the back.
--- Now for the basic meter.
- [22:21]: Using the soil moisture probe, took readings for each EarthBox.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB1 was at 7.5 out of 10
--- Top soil looked pretty hydrated.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB2 was at 5.8 out of 10
--- Top soil was also looking pretty hydrated.
- [22:33]: Rotated both EarthBoxes 180 degrees.
--- Checked the fill tube for each EarthBox.
--- Both fill tubes were pretty dry.
--- With the current soil moisture levels, decided to not water anything.
--- Plan to do a large bottom watering soon. Probably tomorrow or Saturday.
- [22:43]: Rotated the EarthBoxes back to the default configuration.
--- Misted the top growth of both plants with distilled water.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
Day 05 - Friday - 04/21/23 - Total Days: 067
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 78.8°F [26.0°C]
- Humidity: 68.4%
- VPD: 1.04 kPa
- Soil %: [26, 40, 32, 36]
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- [09:20]: Quick morning checkup and refill!
--- Growth looks
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Not much to do today. Gonna be a simple grow day!
- [23:36]: Evening my girls!
--- Growth is looking great!
--- EB1 continues to dominate the tent! EB2 is also filling in nicely!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
Day 06 - Saturday - 04/22/23 - Total Days: 068
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 79.9°F [26.6°C]
- Humidity: 69.7%
- VPD: 1.04 kPa
- Soil %: [25, 39, 32, 36]
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- [07:02]: Early morning checkup!
--- Girls are looking pretty good!
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Plan to bottom water tonight!
- [21:16]: Evening checkup!
--- Nice! Looking great ladies!
--- There are a few leaves on EB1, but overall growth is healthy and perky.
- [21:26]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data:
--- 25% - [CH01 EB1 - grow bag]
--- 39% - [CH02 EB1]
--- 32% - [CH03 EB2 - grow bag]
--- 36% - [CH04 EB2]
--- Soil moisture is drier around EB1's grow bag. EB2 seems to be at a higher level than the back.
--- Now for the basic meter.
- [21:30]: Using the soil moisture probe, took readings for each EarthBox.
--- Soil moisture levels for EB1 was at 6.5 out of 10
--- Top soil looked pretty hydrated. There was even a bit of bokashi fuzz growth. Nice!
--- Soil moisture levels for EB2 was at 4.1 out of 10
--- Top soil was also looking hydrated, but with no bokashi growth.
--- Okay! Going to attempt a large bottom watering.
--- Before I water, going to defoliate a bit more.
- [21:38]: Using a pair of trimmers, I defoliated both girls.
--- Clipped off a few of the larger fan leaves that were covering tops.
--- Overall, did not defoliate much. Less than a solo cup of leaves.
--- Mainly focused on yellowing or damaged growth.
--- Tucked the trimmings under the mulch covers.
- [22:03]: Rotated the EarthBoxes 180 degrees.
--- Okay! Time to give this a go!
--- Going to give each EarthBox a full 2 gallons of distilled water.
--- Going to also add some probiotics and beneficial anaerobic microbes.
--- Don't frack this up Ensign.
--- Okay! Starting with EB2,
- [22:15]: Poured 2 cups out of one of the gallons into a measuring cup.
--- Added 60mL (2oz) of Yah-Whey.
--- Mixed and poured the solution straight into the fill tube.
--- Then poured the rest of the gallon along with another full gallon of distilled water into the fill tube.
- [22:27]: Repeated the exact same process with EB1.
--- Poured 2 gallons of distilled water along with 60mL of Yah-Whey into the reservoir.
--- Great! Now both EarthBoxes are the fullest they have ever been.
- [22:36]: Rotated the EarthBoxes back to the default configuration.
--- Oops. Some water did spill out while rotating the EarthBoxes.
--- Next time, will wait a bit longer for the water to soak in first.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
Day 07 - Sunday - 04/23/23 - Total Days: 069
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Daily Averages
- Temps: 80.2°F [26.8°C]
- Humidity: 69.9%
- VPD: 1.04 kPa
- Soil %: [25, 39, 32, 36]
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- [07:19]: Morning my ladies!
--- Growing along nicely!
--- Although some of the growth is looking a bit droopy.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
- [21:24]: Night checkup and refill!
--- Looking good girls!
--- Growth has started perking up again. Nice!
- [21:27]: Took end of week height readings.
--- EB1 is about 18.5" tall.
--- EB2 is about 16.5" tall.
--- EB1 was about 16" away from the grow light.
--- EB2 was about 18" away from the grow light.
--- Growth is taller for both, but overall still about the same height.
--- But lots of lower growth so not too worried.
--- Refilled the humidifier with distilled water and Hydrogen Peroxide (~20mL).
--- Wow what a week!
--- Next week begins the flip to a 12/12 light cycle.
--- Curious to see if these girls will stretch or not.
[END OF WEEK 09]