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Strain: Chocolate Haze (Royal Queen Seeds) Medium: Coco bricks (Action budget bricks – hell yeah 💰) Light cycle: 12/12 from seed Grow Style: No training, no stress – just flow Grow Medium Prep: 500L of coco – never again in one go 😅 The Kickoff 🚀 This run started off wild and direct – no veg time, straight into 12/12 with Chocolate Haze. I wanted a quick turnaround and thought, hey, why wait? I germinated 14 seeds, hoping for at least 9 strong ladies. Ended up with 11 survivors – not bad! First few weeks were a bit chaotic: stretching due to low light (I tucked the seedlings under mature plants, which I do not recommend 😆), and the coco prep took way longer than expected. But hey, that's the game. Early Veg/Bloom — Lessons Learned pH: Started a bit high; some light green leaves at first EC: Too low at 1.3 — they weren't having it. Upped to 1.7 and then to 2.1 later Environment: New extractor dropped temps way down (25°C vs my usual 30°C). Thought it would help, but growth felt slower Coco quirks: They looked overwatered at times, but coco is tricky like that. Eventually, roots hit the bottom and they took off Around mid-March (3 weeks in), pistils showed up – officially the start of flower. I topped them once just before full bloom kicked in. Always a strange move, cutting healthy plants... but they bounced back beautifully. Nice and bushy now. Week 2–5 Flowering 🌸 These ladies are small but mighty. Not tall, but full of energy. The canopy is tight and even (except for one shorty), and they've been stretching like crazy — classic sativa move. Had to raise the lights twice in two days. I’ll probably do some defoliation soon to slow things down a bit. Environment is now dialed in: Temp: 30°C with lights on RH: Holding nicely in that humid sweet spot CO₂: Set to 500ppm (passive mostly, no full-on enrichment) Feeding is now solid, color has recovered beautifully, and the buds are starting to form nice stacks. I’ve kept it low-stress — no nets, no heavy training, just letting them do their thing. Observations & Setup Tweaks 🔧 Ventilation: Running the fan at just 30% now. Tent takes 18 seconds to vacuum seal, which tells me airflow is minimal – less CO₂ loss. CO₂ System: Minimal usage at 500 ppm. I’m not going all-out with gas bottles; it’s just there as a buffer. Structure: These Chocolate Haze plants don’t get tall, but they do fill out nicely. Perfect for a space where height is limited. Auto side note: One of the autos in the same tent is way taller, but less dense. Makes me appreciate the Chocolate Haze structure even more. Current Status (April 17) 📆 We’re deep into flower now — week 5, and it shows. Buds are swelling and resin production is kicking in. Nothing major to report (which is kind of the point of this grow — set and forget). Just a slight dry issue with one auto, which I adjusted on the Blumats. Besides that? Happy plants, happy grower. 🌞 Check the latest pics — they speak for themselves. Final Thoughts (So Far) 💭 This Chocolate Haze grow has been chill, efficient, and surprisingly hands-off. The direct 12/12 schedule really works when you're going for a fast cycle with minimal hassle. And even though I’m usually more into hybrids, this sativa-dominant lady is winning me over — the structure, the vigor, the smell… mmm. Now we wait for the real magic — the last few weeks of flower. Trichomes incoming. 🍫✨ Stay tuned for harvest updates — it’s gonna be sweet. Feel free to drop any questions or thoughts. Always happy to share the love for the plant. 💚 Peace
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Day 84:These girls are so close now that I expect the next update to be one for the drying period. The Los #1 is a totally different colour in her ripening to the other 2. She feels like she has biscuit crumbs all over her now too. Her smell is so fresh fruit and I do think days are her time left now. The #2 has continued to swell he buds for the finish and she is colouring up nice too. #3 The poorly girl is steady in her ripening now and the buds are rock solid too. They all have a very fruity smell to them now and it hits me everytime I open the flap. They are on water now for their last few days , just to signal them to start using their leaves for their last feeds. peace and blessings.
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🌱 Germination Journey with Terpyz Mutant Mentha de Croco 🌱 Hey Grow Fam! Today kicks off an exciting adventure with Terpyz Mutant Mentha de Croco genetics. I’ve got 10 regular seeds ready to sprout, and I’m looking forward to discovering some beautiful female phenotypes—and maybe even a standout male for potential future breeding. It’s been a while since I’ve worked with regular seeds, so I’m thrilled to dive in! Germination Process Overview: Here’s a step-by-step rundown of the germination setup and process, with a special focus on the equipment and nutrients that are helping these seeds thrive right from the start. Step 1: TheCannaKan Germination Pod 🌱 For germination, I rely on TheCannaKan—a device I’ve come to love and trust. It’s designed to create the perfect microclimate for seed germination, and within just 24 hours, the seeds started showing signs of life. By the 32-hour mark, they were all ready to be transferred to the next stage! I can’t recommend this gadget enough for anyone serious about getting strong, early growth from their seeds. • Why TheCannaKan? • Humidity Control: Ensures seeds stay hydrated without oversaturation. • Stable Temperature: Maintains an even temperature around the seeds, so there’s no shock or stalling. • Enhanced Oxygenation: Keeps fresh air circulating, helping prevent mold and ensuring seeds don’t suffocate. Step 2: Transfer to Root Riots & Aptus Holland Supplements 💧 Once the seeds were sprouted, I transferred them into Root Riots, known for their excellent water retention and structure that encourages strong root growth. Root Riots also have a pH-balanced, spongy texture that makes it easy for roots to penetrate, promoting sturdy, healthy root systems. At this stage, I started using Aptus Holland’s Regulator and Startbooster at 1ml/L each. Here’s why I chose these products for early growth: • Aptus Regulator (1ml/L): Helps strengthen the plants against environmental stresses by supporting cell wall structure. It’s a fantastic choice for giving young seedlings an early boost in resilience. • Aptus Startbooster (1ml/L): This product provides essential microbes and nutrients that stimulate root growth and early plant vigor. Especially for regular seeds, the early root development makes a noticeable difference in later growth stages. Step 3: Lighting with Future of Grow (FOG) LED at 200 PPFD 💡 For lighting, I’m using a Future of Grow (FOG) 600W LED. For the germination stage, I’ve dimmed it to around 200 PPFD (photosynthetic photon flux density), which provides just enough light for healthy, strong seedling growth without overwhelming them. • Why Low Intensity? • 200 PPFD ensures that young plants aren’t exposed to too much light, which could cause stress or stunting. This level of intensity is perfect for encouraging healthy development without risking “stretching.” • The FOG LED provides a balanced spectrum tailored to plant growth, setting up these young sprouts for success as they grow. Step 4: Environmental Control with TrolMaster Tent X Controller 📲 For monitoring and control, I’m using the TrolMaster Tent X Controller, which lets me dial in every aspect of the environment to make sure these little ones have the perfect conditions for germination and early growth. • TrolMaster Benefits: • Precision Control: Adjust temperature, humidity, and lighting all in one place. • Notifications: Sends updates in real-time to my device, so I can make adjustments as needed without being physically present. • Consistency: Maintains stable conditions around the clock, reducing stress on seedlings and ensuring they’re thriving. Grow Tips & Reflections: Germination is one of the most crucial stages in a plant’s lifecycle. Starting with strong genetics like Terpyz Mutant Mentha de Croco, combined with a solid germination setup and the right nutrients, creates the foundation for a successful grow. 💡 Quick Tips for Fellow Growers: • Hydration Balance: Don’t oversaturate! Moisture levels should be high enough for the seeds to sprout but not so wet that they drown. • Light Management: A low PPFD for young seedlings prevents stretch and keeps nodes tight, preparing them for a healthy vegetative phase. • Environment Consistency: Use a reliable controller like the TrolMaster Tent X to manage your settings, and consider monitoring tools for real-time adjustments. Shout Outs to the Community: Big thanks to Terpyz Genetics for these incredible seeds, Aptus Holland for their top-notch nutrients, Future of Grow for the stellar LED lights, and TrolMaster for the amazing controller. Also, shout out to all of you in the growing community—you make this journey exciting and filled with endless learning. Let’s keep growing and sharing together! That’s it for the germination update! Next up, I’ll be monitoring growth closely to identify strong females (and maybe a standout male for breeding). Stay tuned for updates on our Mutant Mentha de Croco adventure—this is just the beginning! Genetics - Mentha De Croco https://terpyz.eu/products/menta-de-croco-fern-type?_pos=1&_sid=e9237cbcb&_ss=r DogDoctorOfficial Discount Codes @ terpyz.eu - DOCTOR 15% off Nutrition - @aptusholland https://aptus-holland.com/ Led Power @ F.O.G. Future Of Grow https://www.thefuturofgrow.com/en/online-store/BLACK-SERIES-600-p489093171 Controls @ TrolMaster https://www.trolmaster.eu/tent-x 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 appreciloved and i fell honored with you all in my life With true love comes happiness 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 Growers Love To you All 💚
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Week 7 – SEEDSTOCKERS Amaretto Tarmac Auto We’ve reached week 7, and it's been 2 weeks since flowering began! 🌼 Our lady smells amazing, and a lot of trichomes have already appeared — she’s sparkling beautifully ✨ Everything is going great! We water every other day, around 1–2 liters per watering, depending on the weather. 💧🌞 Exciting progress — stay tuned for more!
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This week was crazy with the weather for couple of days....2 girls didn't see much of light or water like one took it lil better than one.....the other one was left on the battlefield n she sure put up a fight
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Even after super cropping and training this cheese strain is rapid in veg growth , there is still another 5 weeks of veg growth to go so these are gunna be big girls
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El registro corresponden a los dias 28, 30 de abril y 2,3,4 de mayo Despues de realizar corte apical y algo de lst junto defoliación leve. Hasta ahora las plantas van muy bien, creciendo muy bonitas y con fuerza. Tratando de llevar todo de la mejor manera ya pude ajustar algo el set donde tengo mis planta y cada vez más contento con estos resultados! Ya hoy la white widow ibl cumple 30 dias desde germinada y la zinfandel 23.
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Decided to HST this lovely lady hope she takes a liking to it she’s really small for 5 weeks but hopefully she takes a stretch soon happy growing 👊
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[DAY 64] - 28/11/2022 - TS1000 45 cm distance - 100% dimmer: 144 watt; - Light cycle 20/4; - Height: 63 cm from clay (the other one is 76 cm); - 21° C - 65% RH during light - 19° C - 75% RH during night; - EC 1.3 - PH 6; - Replaced DWC. [DAY 65] - 29/11/2022 - 21.5° C - 67% RH during light - 19.5° C - 67% RH during night; - EC 1 - PH 6; - Leaf tucking; - Video. [DAY 66] - 30/11/2022 - 21° C - 63% RH during light - 18° C - 68% RH during night; - EC 0.9 - PH 6; - The Kosher is about 15cm taller than the Zkittlez, hopefully the difference will reduce over the next 10 days. [DAY 67] - 1/12/2022 - 20° C - 68% RH during light - 17° C - 78% RH during night; - EC 0.7 - PH 5.9. [DAY 68] - 2/12/2022 - 20° C - 70% RH during light - 20° C - 75% RH during night; - EC 0.8 - PH 6. [DAY 69] - 3/12/2022 - 20° C - 75% RH during light - 19° C - 80% RH during night; - EC 0.9 - PH 6. [DAY 70] - 4/12/2022 - 22° C - 75% RH during light - 18.5° C - 80% RH during night; - EC 1.2 - PH 6.1.
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Last two weeks for these girls! there is a visibile issue on leaves, I bet on nitrogen toxicity... Lowered the feed and let it run until the final flush. I dont see super duper fatty buds but I'm happy with it and wait for the weight of the harvest ...
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Dried with working ventilation until the moment when the weight stopped falling harvesting a dried bush took about one and a half hours, because tried to keep the branches intact A picture taken from below is the quintessence of all my experience. That option which in my opinion should be considered the "golden recipe" of microgrow. No temporary loss, ease, flexibility and ease of scaling to fit any size. With the final weight, an awkward situation, although the branches began to break, and everything is very dry. It turned out too much to be believed even by myself. I evacuated bumps in four containers of 0.8 liters each (I had to tamp it down). 00000
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Esta semana baje la dosis de N debido a un exceso presentado principalmente en las variedades vodka lemon, nos dice que esta cepa es más susceptible a sobre fertilizar. Estoy esperando conseguir la malla scrog para instalarla, dentro de estos días debería llegar. La planta madre tangie recuperada total con brotes nuevos será un placer disfrutar de nuevo esa querida tangie😋
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Day 36 - Starting week 6 and can’t really complain. She does have a couple funky leaves but just a few and probably from me dripping nutrient rich water on them but she’s looking nice and healthy overall so saying this week is the start of flowering. She stretched almost a full inch over the last 24 hours and really looking forward to watching the buds develop. Day 37 - She’s still doing a bit of stretching but pistils are shooting out like fireworks. She’s definitely going to be needing some more water tomorrow and did some leaf tucking tonight. Day 38 - Decided to hold off on watering and feeding for another day or two. She still didn’t seem quite dry enough to don’t want to push it. Re-tucked some leaves and will check things out tomorrow. Day 39 - Gave her a gallon of water and nutes today and there’s not much I can complain about right now. She’s budding up nicely and looking like when all is said and done, it should be a good harvest. Not much of a smell coming from her right now but still looking good overall. Day 40 - I turned on the second light in the tent to help pick the temps up a little bit and all of a sudden growth on all the gurls exploded. Just took some pics for progress and readjusted everything and tucked the leaves a bit more. Day 41 - She’s still doing some stretching and really budding up nicely. I ended up removing a couple more fan leaves so keep things open. Will probably need to give her some water on Tuesday. Day 42 - The end of week 6 and she’s doing great. Nothing else new to report and just updating some pictures. She’ll get some water and nutes tomorrow.
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Harvest day 63 since time switch to 12 / 12 h Hey guys :-) Finally it's time 💚 The lady is done the large leaves have been removed and hung upside down to dry in the dark drying room. You can now stay there for 13-15 days at a temperature of 16-18 degrees and 55-59% humidity. After 13-15 days it is neatly trimmed by hand and placed in jars with boveda packs 62. After 4 weeks Boveda 58% come in and are ready for testing ;-). After everything has been cut cleanly, the last update comes with the smoke report and the finished pictures. Let's get to the plant 💚. Unfortunately, the rating system at Growdiaries is a bit strange because I have to give the stars before the Smoke Report and in the end it might have led to more stars in terms of taste. . The smell is great I'm curious about the taste 💚 Have fun and stay healthy 💚🙏🏻 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 ‘Powered by GreenHouse Feeding’ Copy the link for 10% off all Nutrients 👇🏼 http://shop.greenhousefeeding.com/ affiliate/madelngermany_passiongrower/ 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 Water 💧 💧💧 Osmosis water mixed with Cal/Mag (24 hours stale that the chlorine evaporates) to 290 ppm and Ph with Ph- to 5.8 - 6.4 MadeInGermany
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Week 9 5th week of flower. Light settings 12/12 on at 9.00am off 9.00pm Light power= 75% 184w Radiator settings LIghts on Turn on if temp drops below 23c Turn off if temp goes above 23c Lights off Turn on if temp drops below 18.5c Turn off if temp goes above 18.5c Dehumidifier settings LIghts on Turn off if humidity drops below 60% Turn on if humidity goes above 60% LIghts off Turn off if humidity drops below 62% Turn on if humidity goes above 62% Extractor settings temperature 25c with 1c steps Humidity 50% with 2% steps Max speed 10 Min speed 7 VPD aim 0.8-1.2 DLI aim 30 Wednesday 22/3/23 Day 57 (Day 29 flower) Nothing Thursday 23/3/23 Day 58 (Day 30 flower) Autofeed 4 20 minute runs (last weeks nute schedule) Feed 12L Ec=1.93 Ph=6.6/6.5 4.5L left Roughly 2.5L each. #1 run 0.15L Ec= Ph= Pump wasn't submerge properly. Friday 24/3/23 Day 59 (Day 31 flower) Moved light more over towards the cheesecake. Big defoliation Saturday 25/3/23 Day 60 (Day 32 flower) Autofeed 4 20 minute runs Slightly less powerful pump Calmag 0.5ml/L 4 drops ph d Feed 10L Ec=0.4 Ph=6.1/6.2 1.5L left Roughly 2.2L each. #1 run 1.25L Ec=2.14 Ph=6.1 #1 Height= 46CM Dist= 45CM DLI=25.1 Sunday 26/3/23 Day 61 (Day 33 flower) Nothing Monday 27/3/23 Day 62 (Day 34 flower) 1.00pm alter heater settings to 22.5c 6.00pm Extractor settings temperature 24c with 1c steps Humidity 50% with 0% steps Max speed 10 Min speed 4 Tuesday 28/3/23 Day 63 (Day 35 flower) Feed (This weeks schedule) Autofeed 4 15 minute runs Normal pump 4 drops ph d Feed 15L Ec=1.75 Ph=6.4 8.75L left Roughly 2.08L each. #1 run L Ec= Ph= #1 Height= 47CM Dist= 46CM DLI=25. Another week done for the grow. Things are going great. #1 Wedding Cheesecake FF is pilling on the pistils and is looking good. I can't see her getting much taller now. Power used for week Light (2.22+2.21+2.21+2.21+2.22+2.21+2.22)=15.5Kw Extractor (0.57+0.57+0.57+0.54+0.57+0.53+0.54)=3.89Kw Fans (0.5+0.53+0.52+0.69+0.9+1.08+1.06)=5.28Kw Dehumidifier (1.49+0.34+0.71+1.48+0.0+0.0+0.0)=4.02Kw Radiator (2.42+2.47+2.74+3.62+5.24+2.1+1.45)=20.04Kw Water pump. (0.0+0.01+0.0+0.01+0.0+0.0+0.01)=0.03Kw Total for the week=48.76Kw Back in a week. Thanks for stopping by.
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4/9: Frost really coming in and she’s getting funky 4/10: I opened her up a little with HST and bamboo stick tie-downs to hit the center, fed her going to check in again in 2 days to see the progress. 4/12: My spreading her open I did a few days ago actually did help the center out and will pay off in the long run. She’s getting sticky and the calyxes are swelling up. The buds haven’t really fattened up in the last few days just got bigger length wise. 4/13: I might have fucked around and made her herm on me....I gonna wait and see what happens the next few days/weeks
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Nuevamente se realizó una pequeña defoliación a hojas que tapen alguna flor 👍👨‍🌾🍀
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Getting chopped soon. I may have missed a week in here
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Semana de mucho calor, se a regado en 2 oportunidades solo con agua ya que se evapora muy rapido! Video 15 dias luego de pasar a 12/12 Hoy 28-07 ya aplacando el calor Dias pasados hasta 39 grados soportando las niñas
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Giorno 100 Che pianta!!! Che odori!!! Meno male ho ancora due semini e tutto tornerà buono tra qualche anno quando avrò spazio e magari le leggi saranno meno severe e potrò divertirmi di più facendo cloni tenendo mamme ect... La pianta anche per le temperature molto basse purtroppo anche di giorno verrà tolta a breve. "Spendete il vostro tempo a trovare il seme piuttosto che fare la prima cosa che vi regalano o il primo pacchettino che trovate. Le banche semi non sono tutte uguali e di conseguenza l'erba che vi fumate" A settimana prossima 🖐️ ❤️ A settimana prossima 🖐️ ❤️
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I did a few photos I had exhausted but take a look a little here ... It remained low because as I told you about this or you leave only the main line or risks to remain low but with excellent results anyway. Judge you to me this zenzation likes to die I am svapling the last one I did LIGHT >> MARSHYDRO SP3000 AT 100% OF POWER, WE ALREADY LIKE IT SO MUCH BECAUSE IT COVERS THE INTACT LENGH OF THE TENT. TENT >> MARSHYDRO 120x60x180 CHECK IG >> https://www.instagram.com/marshydro_aliexpress2/ Buy >> marshydroled.aliexpress.com GD >> https://growdiaries.com/grow-lights/mars-hydro