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Cosmic Noodles — Week 5 from Seed Transition Week · Pre-Flower Expression · Two Approaches, One Room Hello everyone, and welcome to a big Week 5 update 🌱 This one is photo-heavy and detail-heavy, so thank you for bearing with us, there’s a lot happening, and we wanted to document it properly. This week marks what we consider a transition / pre-flower week, where hormonal shifts are clearly visible, structure is defining itself, and flowering intent is becoming obvious, especially on one of the plants. ⸻ 🌱 Quick recap for anyone just joining • Two autoflowers, same genetics, same room, same environment • Different early light histories: • One plant received an initial ~15 days under 18/6, then switched to 12/12 • One plant has been 12/12 from seed • Both are now growing side by side under 12/12 • No topping, no cutting, no high-stress training → Only low-stress techniques This run intentionally goes against many traditional autoflower “rules”, and that’s part of the learning process. ⸻ 🌿 Two Low-Stress Training Approaches (No Cuts, No Stress) 🔧 Plant with initial 18/6 period — Clamp-based LST This plant is responding extremely well to structural opening using metal clamps. • Clamps were used early to open the structure horizontally • Most clamps are now hidden under leaf mass, which is exactly what we want • Branching is strong, symmetrical, and well distributed • The plant currently looks like a round, open bush / ball • Internodes are stacking nicely, with great airflow She is not very tall yet, but that’s intentional — she has been pushed outward first. Now that structure is set, we expect vertical growth to accelerate. By the end of the week, she is clearly more advanced in pre-flower, with visible pistils and early flower formation. ⚠️ Important reminder: This plant also has ~15 days more life than her sister, which absolutely plays a role in developmental timing. ⸻ 🍃 Plant 12/12 from seed — Leaf bending & gentle tucking The second plant is trained exclusively through: • Leaf bending • Leaf tucking • Gentle redirection No clamps, no anchors — just guiding light access. She is: • Much taller (around ~30 cm by eye) • Roughly double the size vertically • Growing very fast, with all branches reaching upward • Open, dynamic, and beautifully balanced Her architecture suggests: • A strong root system still building • Rapid vertical expression • A plant preparing itself confidently for flowering She is slightly behind in visible flower development, which is expected given her age, but she is clearly transitioning. ⸻ 🌸 Flower Development & Pistils (White Hairs) On the plant that had the initial 18/6 period, we are seeing many pistils already. These white hairs: • Are the female reproductive organs • Indicate readiness to receive pollen (even though none will) • Signal the onset of flowering The 12/12-from-seed plant will show the same soon — just slightly later, which aligns perfectly with: • Her age • Her different early light history Nothing abnormal here — just biology doing biology. ⸻ 🌿 Leaves, Color & Genetics Both plants are showing: • Deep, lush green • Beautiful leaf texture and definition • No signs of deficiency or stress This is likely a combination of: • Strong genetics • Balanced nutrition • Correct environment • Gentle handling It’s honestly a privilege to watch them grow like this. ⸻ 💧 Watering, Nutrition & Why CalMag Comes In Now Hand-watered plants (the two we’re discussing): • Water: rainwater + dehumidifier-collected water • Very low mineral content → requires supplementation • This week we introduced CalMag Pro at 1 ml/L Why now? • Rapid growth + pre-flower = higher demand for Ca & Mg • Prevents: • Leaf issues • Structural weakness • Uptake problems later in flower Current hand-watering parameters: • pH: 5.9 • EC: 1.43 • Nutrition increased because plants are asking for it ⸻ Autopots (other plants in the room): • Mineral-only approach • Organics don’t work well in autopots • EC: 2.29 • pH: 6.1 Different systems → different recipes → same goal: healthy plants. Photos show measurements clearly for transparency. ⸻ 🌡️ Environment Check (Winter Reality) Outside conditions: • 4–5°C • 90–95% humidity Inside: • Temps dropped slightly but remain stable • Day RH ~58% with lights on • Nothing concerning yet That said: • Winter is humid • Conditions may shift • We are watching closely and will adapt as needed For now: all good. ⸻ ☀️ Light & PPFD PPFD is adjusted per plant size, not uniformly: • Ranges roughly 700–850 PPFD • Plants are praying constantly • Clear sign they love the spectrum and intensity Again: light is tailored, not brute-forced. ⸻ 🌱 Daily Handling & Plant Care • Hand-watered plants are taken out individually • Weight is checked • Plants are observed closely • Positions are adjusted so no one feels crowded The room is becoming a mini jungle, and that’s exactly the intention 🌿 ⸻ Fungus Gnats — Honest & Controlled Yes, we have some fungus gnats. • Yellow sticky traps are in place • Watering is controlled • Dry-downs are respected Personally, I see them as: • A manageable part of organic systems • A reminder to stay balanced • Possibly even a mild defense trigger (personal philosophy, not science) They are under control, and roots are healthy. ⸻ New Team Member: Mr. Baggy This week also marks the first appearance of Mr. Baggy — our fluffy blue buddy won in a Grow Diaries contest 🏆 He’s officially part of the crew now, and you’ll be seeing more of him around. ⸻ 🌱 Final Thoughts & Encouragement These two autoflowers are growing beautifully, despite: • Non-traditional light schedules • Different early paths • Ignoring much of the usual “bro-science” This run is a reminder that: • Cannabis does not behave linearly • Each garden is its own ecosystem • Trying, failing, observing, and learning is how knowledge is built I strongly encourage everyone to: • Test things yourself • Think independently • Respect the plant more than the rules Nature often surprises us. ⸻ 🔮 What to expect next • Continued stretch on both plants • Clear flowering progression on both • Structural payoff from current training • Ongoing environmental adjustments as winter continues Thank you all for following along, for your patience with this big update, and for the love and support. 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DD 💚💚 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. We’ve got so much more coming, including transplanting and all the amazing techniques that go along with it. You won’t want to miss it.GrowDiaries Journal: https://growdiaries.com/grower/dogdoctorofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogdoctorofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dogdoctorofficial ⸻ Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow If you’re curious about the tech I’m using, check out these links: 🔆 Lighting & Environmental Control • Future of Grow — Advanced LED lighting technology https://www.futureofgrow.com/ DISCOUNT CODE: DOG20 • Lumiflora — Under-canopy LED lighting https://lumiflorade.com/ • TrollMaster — Environmental controllers and automation gear (past collaboration) ⸻ Genetics • Zamnesia Seeds — Genetics used in this project https://www.zamnesia.com/ ⸻ 🌱 Soil, Substrates, Boosters & Root Support • Plagron — Substrates, bio mixes, and supportive products https://plagron.com/en/ ⸻ 🎒 Storage, Curing & Preservation • Grove Bags — Curing and storage solutions https://grovebags.com/ ⸻ 📸 Photography Equipment & Tools (Not sponsors, but part of my creative toolkit) • Sony A6700 • Sony full-frame macro lens + few more • Stacking photography workflow - learning • iPhone (for behind-the-scenes shots) We’ve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. 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. I’ve also started experimenting with photo stacking — a technique where multiple images, each taken at a slightly different focus point, are layered together to create one perfectly sharp image from front to back. It’s not digital enhancement or AI; it’s pure photography — a way to reveal the plant’s beauty in microscopic depth, from trichome to petal. You’ll even see a few shots of "ghost me" capturing the shots — camera, lens, setup — because every grow deserves not just to be cultivated, but documented like art. FOR DISCOUNT CODES AND MORE JUST FOLLOW THE LINK https://website.beacons.ai/dogdoctorofficial NEW DISCORD - Official Server Invite Link : https://discord.gg/ksjAkA5T74
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Day one of week five! 19th September! Small amount of defoliation today as some leaves had been laying on the soil and were turning yellow. Other than that the girls look good I think. A little more LST but think Ive got a good even spread so far.. 🤞🏼 Nutes gone in today Biobizz: Grow/Bloom/TopMax all at 1ml per litre.. Day 3 of week 5! Update 21st September: Nutes gone in again today BioBizz Grow/bloom/Top Max all at 1ml per litre... Starting to see signs of filtered water deficiencies so CalMag going in on next feed @ 1ml/l. Wasn’t sure if my water filter was much cop but looks like it’s better than I thought. Wish I’d gone with my gut and started the CalMag earlier! Other than that I’m giving them a couple more weeks of veg and then we’re going to flower 🌷 all being well 🤞🏼❤️ Day 4 UPDATE: 22nd Sept. More LST to keep things all the same height and encourage more new growth sites.. Day 5 UPDATE - 23rd Sept: Last lot of Nutes for the week - BioBizz Grow/Bloom/Top Max @ 1ml/l and now that CalMag has gone in @ 1ml/l I’m hoping to not see anymore brown spots on my leaves 🤞🏼🍁 Happy growing everyone!! 🍃 🍁
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Der Topf ist unten geöffnet die Wurzel kann sich entfalten. Nach Oben ist nicht so viel Platz. Die Pflanze zeigt sehr interessante ,, Albino" Ansicht. Dünger wird verlangt. Blätter zeigten Magnesiummangel, mehr als gewöhnlich (2x in 4 Wochen) zugefügt.
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She's ready to get flushed. I've put her in my second tent to leave her in total darkness for 2 days before I'll hang her to dry. This helps the plant to break down the chlorophyll.
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|»» LOG DISCLAIMER: Not intended as a grow guide. Grow log entries are usually posted 3-4 weeks later and are for my learning reference. ««| Introduction - Week 22 Summary - Ensign's log, stardate 17753.5, Another grow week, In the main tent, nothing but general checkups. Also did a second trichome check under the microscope. Decided to try ripening under and 11/13 light cycle and have also determined a harvest day. In the veg tent, been keeping up with solo waterings. Also topped the garden. Onwards to next week. [START OF WEEK 22] ========================================================== ---------- [ 3x3 VEG TENT - GR3 ] ---------- Heady OG BX1 #1 - WEEK 14 - Full Veg TKO #2 - WEEK 04 - Full Veg Chill Out OG #3 - WEEK 11 - Full Veg Chill Out OG #2 - WEEK 07 - Full Veg ---------- [ 4x4 MAIN TENT - GR30 ] ---------- Chill Out OG #2 - WEEK 22 - Full Bloom Wk8 TKO #2-2 - WEEK 16 - Full Bloom Wk8 Heady OG BX1 #1 - WEEK 18 - Full Bloom Wk8 03/30/26 → 04/05/26 [WEEK 22] This Week's Estimated Goals ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DLI: ~16 mol/m²/d PPFD: ~400 μmol/m²/s VPD: ~1.2 kPa This Week's Meter Readings & Averages ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Light On/Off: 16:00 - 10:00 | Wattage: ~268.6W [LV03] Distance From Canopy: ~[19”, 3”, 3”] Plant Height: ~[33”, 49”, 49”] Max Plant Height: ~52” [Lamp-to-Soil Distance] DLI: ~14.73 mol/m²/d PPFD: ~372 μmol/m²/s VPD: ~0.62 kPa Soil %: ~[52.7, 41.4, 46.0, 41.0, 49.9, 58.7, 46.7, 60.1, 49.9, 88.0] ========================================================== Day 01 - Monday - 03/30/26 - Total Days: 145 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages ~[+01:00] - Temps: 80.2°F [26.8°C] - Humidity: 82.7% - VPD: 0.62 kPa - Soil %: [52, 42, 46, 41, 51, 61, 47, 62, 49, 91] ----------------------------------- - [21:08]: Night check on the 4x4 tent. --- The garden is looking and smelling great and getting louder. --- Buds are stacking and trichomes are ripening. --- During the ripening phase, instead of increasing the DLI by switching to an 18/6 light cycle, decided to try something different. --- Decided to reduce the light cycle a bit more. - [21:12]: Within the AC Infinity App, --- For the Main Tent [4x4] controller, --- Adjusted the 'Flower [12/12]' Schedule for the grow light. --- GROW LIGHT (MARS HYDRO FC-6500): ------ Changed the START/END time values from 07:00PM/07:00AM to 07:00PM/06:00AM --- When trying to mimic nature, reducing the hours down to 11/13 makes more sense rather than increasing to an 18/6 cycle. --- Anyways. - [21:15]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data: ------------------ [ 3x3 VEG TENT – GR3 ] ---------------- ------ 52% - [CH01 » M1 » VBL – Heady OG BX1 #1-1] ------ 42% - [CH02 » M2 » VBR – TKO #2] ------ 46% - [CH03 » M3 » VFL – Chill Out OG #3] ------ 41% - [CH04 » M4 » VFR – Chill Out OG #2] ----------------- [ 4x4 MAIN TENT – GR30 ] --------------- ------ 51% - [CH05 » P1 » FLT – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 60% - [CH06 » P1 » FLB – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 47% - [CH07 » P2 » BLT – TKO #2-2] ------ 62% - [CH08 » P2 » BLB – TKO #2-2] ------ 50% - [CH09 » P3 » FRT – Heady OG BX1 #1] ------ 90% - [CH10 » P3 » FRB – Heady OG BX1 #1] --------- Veg: ~38%-45% | Flower: ~45%-55% --------- General: ~30% [Dry] «| ~45-60% [Moist] |» ~70% [Wet] - [21:37]: Checked the 3x3 veg tent. --- Veg garden is looking great. --- Two solo clones need watering. - [21:40]: Here are the starting initial watering ranges: ------ TKO #2 » 252.5g → 335.5g ------ Gorilla Goat #1-2 » 294.4g → 325.4g --------- General Weight Range: [Dry] ~275g «| [Dryback] ~300g |» ~325g-400g [Wet] --- Both cups were last watered 2-3 days ago. --- Took the starting weight of both clones before watering, ------ TKO #2 » 281.3g ------ Gorilla Goat #1-2 » 275.0g --- While on a scale, --- Evenly misted the top of both cups with RO water. --- Did not spray the top growth. --- Misted 10-20 sprays. Waited a moment, then misted again. --- Repeated this process until both cups weighted at least 300g. --- There was no runoff. - [22:02]: Took the saturated weight of both cups after watering, ------ TKO #2 » 365.2g ------ Gorilla Goat #1-2 » 265.2g --- Updated the wet weight and watering dates for both cups. --- Placed both cups back into the tent. --- Veg cuttings are looking great in the propagation tray. - [22:23]: Checked the humidifiers. --- Tanks are still full and no leaks found. Day 02 - Tuesday - 03/31/26 - Total Days: 146 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages ~[+01:00] - Temps: 80.4°F [26.9°C] - Humidity: 83.2% - VPD: 0.60 kPa - Soil %: [52, 42, 45, 41, 51, 60, 46, 61, 49, 87] ----------------------------------- - [20:59]: Night check on the 4x4 tent. --- Garden is looking great. --- The under canopy is looking clean all pots look good. - [21:03]: Checked on the BluMat soil moisture sensors: ------ Chill Out OG #2 » 65mbars ------ Heady OG BX1 #1 » 61mbars ------ TKO #2 » 84mbars --------- Watering Range: [Too Wet] ~25mbars «| [Ideal Target] ~40-80mbars |» ~125mbars [Too Dry] --------- BluMat Max Values: [10mbars «||» 750mbars] - [21:06]: Decided to make a slight adjustment to TKO #2’s watering carrot. --- Using the BluMat key, increased the water moisture by rotating the tension cap slightly counter-clockwise. - [21:10]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data: ------------------ [ 3x3 VEG TENT – GR3 ] ---------------- ------ 52% - [CH01 » M1 » VBL – Heady OG BX1 #1-1] ------ 41% - [CH02 » M2 » VBR – TKO #2] ------ 45% - [CH03 » M3 » VFL – Chill Out OG #3] ------ 41% - [CH04 » M4 » VFR – Chill Out OG #2] ----------------- [ 4x4 MAIN TENT – GR30 ] --------------- ------ 51% - [CH05 » P1 » FLT – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 60% - [CH06 » P1 » FLB – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 45% - [CH07 » P2 » BLT – TKO #2-2] ------ 61% - [CH08 » P2 » BLB – TKO #2-2] ------ 50% - [CH09 » P3 » FRT – Heady OG BX1 #1] ------ 87% - [CH10 » P3 » FRB – Heady OG BX1 #1] --------- Veg: ~38%-45% | Flower: ~45%-55% --------- General: ~30% [Dry] «| ~45-60% [Moist] |» ~70% [Wet] - [21:13]: Checked the 3x3 veg tent. --- Veg garden is looking good. --- Clones look good and no need to water. --- Propagation tray cuttings are looking green. --- Misted each Coco Coin with 15-20 sprays of RO water. --- Also misted the top growth and added more water to the bottom of the tray. - [21:23]: Checked the humidifiers. --- Tanks are still full and no leaks found. Day 03 - Wednesday - 04/01/26 - Total Days: 147 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages ~[+01:00] - Temps: 80.9°F [27.2°C] - Humidity: 83.7% - VPD: 0.59 kPa - Soil %: [53, 42, 45, 41, 50, 60, 45, 60, 49, 88] ----------------------------------- - [16:09]: Evening check on the 3x3 veg tent. --- Veg garden is looking healthy. --- Gorilla Goat #1-2 needs watering. - [16:14]: Here is the starting initial watering range: ------ Gorilla Goat #1-2 » 294.4g → 325.4g --------- General Weight Range: [Dry] ~275g «| [Dryback] ~300g |» ~325g-400g [Wet] --- Been 2 days since the last watering. --- Took the starting weight before watering, ------ Gorilla Goat #1-2 » 275.2g --- While on a scale, --- Evenly misted the top of the cup with RO water. --- Did not spray the top growth. --- Misted 10-20 sprays. Waited a moment, then misted again. --- Repeated this process until the cup weighted at least 300g. --- There was no runoff. - [16:24]: Took the saturated weight after watering, ------ Gorilla Goat #1-2 » 365.5g --- Updated the wet weight and watering date. --- Also decided to top. --- Using a pair of clean trimmers, --- Cut each of the taller branches and reduced each down to the lower sets of growth nodes. --- Placed the cup back into the tent. --- Veg cuttings look great in the propagation tray. - [16:36]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data: ------------------ [ 3x3 VEG TENT – GR3 ] ---------------- ------ 52% - [CH01 » M1 » VBL – Heady OG BX1 #1-1] ------ 42% - [CH02 » M2 » VBR – TKO #2] ------ 46% - [CH03 » M3 » VFL – Chill Out OG #3] ------ 41% - [CH04 » M4 » VFR – Chill Out OG #2] ----------------- [ 4x4 MAIN TENT – GR30 ] --------------- ------ 50% - [CH05 » P1 » FLT – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 59% - [CH06 » P1 » FLB – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 44% - [CH07 » P2 » BLT – TKO #2-2] ------ 59% - [CH08 » P2 » BLB – TKO #2-2] ------ 51% - [CH09 » P3 » FRT – Heady OG BX1 #1] ------ 88% - [CH10 » P3 » FRB – Heady OG BX1 #1] --------- Veg: ~38%-45% | Flower: ~45%-55% --------- General: ~30% [Dry] «| ~45-60% [Moist] |» ~70% [Wet] --- Decided to lower the grow light intensity a bit. - [18:08]: Within the AC Infinity App, --- For the Main Tent [4x4] controller, --- Adjusted the 'Flower [12/12]' Schedule for the grow light. --- GROW LIGHT (MARS HYDRO FC-6500): ------ Decreased the MAX intensity from 5 to 3 - [19:37]: Checked the 4x4 tent. --- Garden is smelling and looking incredible. - [19:43]: Checked on the BluMat soil moisture sensors: ------ Chill Out OG #2 » 71mbars ------ Heady OG BX1 #1 » 59mbars ------ TKO #2 » 102mbars --------- Watering Range: [Too Wet] ~25mbars «| [Ideal Target] ~40-80mbars |» ~125mbars [Too Dry] --------- BluMat Max Values: [10mbars «||» 750mbars] - [19:45]: Decided to make a slight adjustment to TKO #2’s watering carrot. --- Using the BluMat key, increased the water moisture by rotating the tension cap slightly counter-clockwise. - [19:59]: Checked the humidifiers. --- Tanks are still full and no leaks found. Day 04 - Thursday - 04/02/26 - Total Days: 148 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages ~[+01:00] - Temps: 80.5°F [26.9°C] - Humidity: 82.0% - VPD: 0.64 kPa - Soil %: [53, 41, 47, 41, 50, 59, 47, 60, 50, 88] ----------------------------------- - [17:16]: Evening check on the 3x3 veg tent. --- Veg garden is looking great. --- Two solo cups need watering. - [17:20]: Here are the starting initial watering ranges: ------ Heady OG BX1 #1-2 » 255.4g → 335.4g ------ TKO #2 » 252.5g → 335.5g --------- General Weight Range: [Dry] ~275g «| [Dryback] ~300g |» ~325g-400g [Wet] --- Both cups were last watered 3-6 days ago. --- Took the starting weight of both clones before watering, ------ Heady OG BX1 #1-2 » 296.1g ------ TKO #2 » 274.7g --- While on a scale, --- Evenly misted the top of both cups with RO water. --- Did not spray the top growth. --- Misted 10-20 sprays. Waited a moment, then misted again. --- Repeated this process until both cups weighted at least 300g. --- There was no runoff. - [17:40]: Took the saturated weight of both cups after watering, ------ Heady OG BX1 #1-2 » 365.7g ------ TKO #2 » 365.3g --- Updated the wet weight and watering dates for both cups. --- Decided to top TKO #2 --- Using a pair of trimmers, --- Cut the main stalk down to the lower 3-4 nodes. --- Placed both cups back into the tent. --- Propagation tray cuttings look good. - [17:59]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data: ------------------ [ 3x3 VEG TENT – GR3 ] ---------------- ------ 53% - [CH01 » M1 » VBL – Heady OG BX1 #1-1] ------ 41% - [CH02 » M2 » VBR – TKO #2] ------ 47% - [CH03 » M3 » VFL – Chill Out OG #3] ------ 41% - [CH04 » M4 » VFR – Chill Out OG #2] ----------------- [ 4x4 MAIN TENT – GR30 ] --------------- ------ 50% - [CH05 » P1 » FLT – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 59% - [CH06 » P1 » FLB – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 46% - [CH07 » P2 » BLT – TKO #2-2] ------ 59% - [CH08 » P2 » BLB – TKO #2-2] ------ 51% - [CH09 » P3 » FRT – Heady OG BX1 #1] ------ 89% - [CH10 » P3 » FRB – Heady OG BX1 #1] --------- Veg: ~38%-45% | Flower: ~45%-55% --------- General: ~30% [Dry] «| ~45-60% [Moist] |» ~70% [Wet] - [20:13]: Checked the 4x4 tent. --- Wow the garden is smelling great. --- Bud growth is ripening up and top buds are stacking weight. --- The under canopy is looking clean. - [20:17]: Checked on the BluMat soil moisture sensors: ------ Chill Out OG #2 » 79mbars ------ Heady OG BX1 #1 » 55mbars ------ TKO #2 » 82mbars --------- Watering Range: [Too Wet] ~25mbars «| [Ideal Target] ~40-80mbars |» ~125mbars [Too Dry] --------- BluMat Max Values: [10mbars «||» 750mbars] - [20:33]: Checked the humidifiers. --- Tanks are still full and no leaks found. - [+00:53]: Decided to decrease temps in the veg tent a bit. --- For the Veg Tent [3x3] controller, --- Adjusted the 'Vegetative [18/6]' Schedule for the heater. --- HEATER (AC INFINITY THERMOFORGE T3): ------ Decreased the Temp target value from 82°F to 75°F Day 05 - Friday - 04/03/26 - Total Days: 149 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages ~[+01:00] - Temps: 78.3°F [25.7°C] - Humidity: 80.4% - VPD: 0.64 kPa - Soil %: [53, 41, 46, 41, 50, 58, 47, 60, 50, 87] ----------------------------------- - [21:22]: Night check on the 4x4 tent. --- Garden is looking good and smelling even better. --- The under canopy also looks clean and all pots look good. - [21:35]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data: ------------------ [ 3x3 VEG TENT – GR3 ] ---------------- ------ 52% - [CH01 » M1 » VBL – Heady OG BX1 #1-1] ------ 41% - [CH02 » M2 » VBR – TKO #2] ------ 45% - [CH03 » M3 » VFL – Chill Out OG #3] ------ 41% - [CH04 » M4 » VFR – Chill Out OG #2] ----------------- [ 4x4 MAIN TENT – GR30 ] --------------- ------ 50% - [CH05 » P1 » FLT – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 58% - [CH06 » P1 » FLB – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 46% - [CH07 » P2 » BLT – TKO #2-2] ------ 60% - [CH08 » P2 » BLB – TKO #2-2] ------ 50% - [CH09 » P3 » FRT – Heady OG BX1 #1] ------ 87% - [CH10 » P3 » FRB – Heady OG BX1 #1] --------- Veg: ~38%-45% | Flower: ~45%-55% --------- General: ~30% [Dry] «| ~45-60% [Moist] |» ~70% [Wet] - [21:36]: Checked the 3x3 veg tent. --- The veg garden is looking good. --- Mothers are getting a bit tall and the canopy has almost reached the grow light. --- Decided to top the veg moms. --- Using a pair of trimmers, --- Cut the taller branches and reduced the canopy by a good 11-12 inches. --- Mulched the trimmings. --- Veg cuttings are looking good in the propagation tray. - [22:06]: Checked the humidifiers. --- Tanks are still full and no leaks found. Day 06 - Saturday - 04/04/26 - Total Days: 150 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages ~[+01:00] - Temps: 77.5°F [25.3°C] - Humidity: 81.9% - VPD: 0.58 kPa - Soil %: [53, 41, 46, 41, 49, 57, 47, 59, 51, 88] ----------------------------------- - [19:23]: Night check on the 4x4 tent. --- Wow the garden is smelling dank and buds are ripening nicely. --- Under canopy is good and clean as well. - [19:27]: Checked on the BluMat soil moisture sensors: ------ Chill Out OG #2 » 93mbars ------ Heady OG BX1 #1 » 55mbars ------ TKO #2 » 80mbars --------- Watering Range: [Too Wet] ~25mbars «| [Ideal Target] ~40-80mbars |» ~125mbars [Too Dry] --------- BluMat Max Values: [10mbars «||» 750mbars] - [19:34]: Decided to make a slight adjustment to TKO #2’s watering carrot. --- Using the BluMat key, increased the water moisture by rotating the tension cap slightly counter-clockwise. - [19:39]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data: ------------------ [ 3x3 VEG TENT – GR3 ] ---------------- ------ 53% - [CH01 » M1 » VBL – Heady OG BX1 #1-1] ------ 41% - [CH02 » M2 » VBR – TKO #2] ------ 47% - [CH03 » M3 » VFL – Chill Out OG #3] ------ 41% - [CH04 » M4 » VFR – Chill Out OG #2] ----------------- [ 4x4 MAIN TENT – GR30 ] --------------- ------ 49% - [CH05 » P1 » FLT – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 57% - [CH06 » P1 » FLB – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 47% - [CH07 » P2 » BLT – TKO #2-2] ------ 58% - [CH08 » P2 » BLB – TKO #2-2] ------ 52% - [CH09 » P3 » FRT – Heady OG BX1 #1] ------ 88% - [CH10 » P3 » FRB – Heady OG BX1 #1] --------- Veg: ~38%-45% | Flower: ~45%-55% --------- General: ~30% [Dry] «| ~45-60% [Moist] |» ~70% [Wet] - [19:45]: Checked the 3x3 veg tent. --- Veg garden is looking great. --- Growth is recovering nicely. --- Gorilla Goat #1-2 needs watering. - [19:48]: Here is the starting initial watering range: ------ Gorilla Goat #1-2 » 294.4g → 325.4g --------- General Weight Range: [Dry] ~275g «| [Dryback] ~300g |» ~325g-400g [Wet] --- Been 3 days since the last watering. --- Took the starting weight before watering, ------ Gorilla Goat #1-2 » 280.0g --- While on a scale, --- Evenly misted the top of the cup with RO water. --- Did not spray the top growth. --- Misted 10-20 sprays. Waited a moment, then misted again. --- Repeated this process until the cup weighted at least 300g. --- There was no runoff. - [20:06]: Took the saturated weight after watering, ------ Gorilla Goat #1-2 » 365.8g --- Updated the wet weight and watering date. --- Placed the cup back into the tent. --- Propagation tray cutting look good. - [20:19]: Checked the humidifiers. --- Tanks are still full and no leaks found. Day 07 - Sunday - 04/05/26 - Total Days: 151 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages ~[+01:00] - Temps: 77.0°F [25.0°C] - Humidity: 79.9% - VPD: 0.63 kPa - Soil %: [53, 41, 47, 41, 48, 56, 48, 59, 51, 87] ----------------------------------- - [19:11]: Night check on the 4x4 tent. --- The garden is looking great and smelling incredible. --- Terpenes on both Heady OG BX1 #1 and TKO #2 are getting louder and are getting gassier and bud growth is getting greasy. --- The under canopy looks clean and pots look good. - [19:16]: Checked on the BluMat soil moisture sensors: ------ Chill Out OG #2 » 100mbars ------ Heady OG BX1 #1 » 57mbars ------ TKO #2 » 73mbars --------- Watering Range: [Too Wet] ~25mbars «| [Ideal Target] ~40-80mbars |» ~125mbars [Too Dry] --------- BluMat Max Values: [10mbars «||» 750mbars] - [19:18]: Decided to make a slight adjustment to Chill Out OG #2’s watering carrot. --- Using the BluMat key, increased the water moisture by rotating the tension cap slightly counter-clockwise. - [19:34]: Took general PPFD readings. ------ Chill Out OG #2 was around 372 μmol/m²/s which gives a DLI of 14.73 mol/m²/d under an 11/13 light cycle. ------ Heady OG BX1 #1 and TKO #2 were around 819 μmol/m²/s which gives a DLI of 32.43 mol/m²/d under an 11/13 light cycle. --------- Grow Light Intensity: LV3 @ ~268.6W - [19:40]: Took height and light distance measurements. ------ Chill Out OG #2 was about 19" away from the grow light. ------ Heady OG BX1 #1 and TKO #2 were about 3" away from the grow light. --------- Max Plant Height: ~52" [Distance From Grow Light To Top Soil] ------ Chill Out OG #2 was about 33" tall. ------ Heady OG BX1 #1 and TKO #2 was about 49" tall. --- This will probably be the last PPFD and height check for this grow cycle. --- Towards the back of the tent, both Heady OG and TKO have a few bud colas that are even closer to the grow light. --- TKO also has a bud top that has stretched beyond the top of the grow light. --- Can’t reach anything in the back quadrants so it is what it is. --- Anyways. --- Time to clip another bud sample for the microscope. --- It’s been 10 days since the last check. - [19:58]: Using a pair of trimmers, I gently clipped more bud samples from each plant. --- All samples were clipped from the mid canopy. --- Using a USB microscope, I carefully examined each bud sample for trichomes. - [20:07]: First Chill Out OG #2, --- Trichomes on the sugar leaves had some amber, but bud growth was mainly cloudy and clear. --- On the finger rub, the trichome texture was more grainy with an earthy grape-citrus-vitamin terpene profile. - [20:16]: As for Heady OG BX1 #1, --- Trichome heads were looking more cloudy with some clear. Sugar leaves had some amber. --- On the finger rub, wow the trichome texture was greasy with a gassy lemon-pine terpene profile. - [20:22]: Last but not least, for TKO #2, --- Trichome heads were mainly cloudy with almost no clear. Ambering on the sugar leaves, but none on the bud growth. --- On the finger rub, trichomes were greasy with kushy/earthy fuel terpenes. - [20:36]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data: ------------------ [ 3x3 VEG TENT – GR3 ] ---------------- ------ 52% - [CH01 » M1 » VBL – Heady OG BX1 #1-1] ------ 41% - [CH02 » M2 » VBR – TKO #2] ------ 48% - [CH03 » M3 » VFL – Chill Out OG #3] ------ 41% - [CH04 » M4 » VFR – Chill Out OG #2] ----------------- [ 4x4 MAIN TENT – GR30 ] --------------- ------ 48% - [CH05 » P1 » FLT – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 56% - [CH06 » P1 » FLB – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 48% - [CH07 » P2 » BLT – TKO #2-2] ------ 59% - [CH08 » P2 » BLB – TKO #2-2] ------ 51% - [CH09 » P3 » FRT – Heady OG BX1 #1] ------ 87% - [CH10 » P3 » FRB – Heady OG BX1 #1] --------- Veg: ~38%-45% | Flower: ~45%-55% --------- General: ~30% [Dry] «| ~45-60% [Moist] |» ~70% [Wet] - [20:38]: Checked the 3x3 veg tent. --- Veg garden is looking great. --- TKO #2 needs watering. - [20:42]: Here is the starting initial watering range: ------ TKO #2 » 252.5g → 335.5g --------- General Weight Range: [Dry] ~275g «| [Dryback] ~300g |» ~325g-400g [Wet] --- Been 3 days since the last watering. --- Took the starting weight before watering, ------ TKO #2 » 290.8g --- While on a scale, --- Evenly misted the top of the cup with RO water. --- Did not spray the top growth. --- Misted 10-20 sprays. Waited a moment, then misted again. --- Repeated this process until the cup weighted at least 300g. --- There was no runoff. - [20:53]: Took the saturated weight after watering, ------ TKO #2 » 365.5g --- Updated the wet weight and watering date. --- Placed the cup back into the tent. --- All rooting cuts in the propagation tray are look great. - [22:07]: Back in the 4x4 tent, --- The garden is look and smelling dank. --- Decided to harvest in 10 days. --- Also planning out my first breeding project will be cutting clones for the next grow cycle soon. - [22:23]: Checked the humidifiers. --- Tanks are still full and no leaks found. --- Onwards to next week. [END OF WEEK 22]
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Hi people! Well, after the last LST, she certainly didn’t pinpoint her final shape .. she almost covers 1 square meter .. there are very, very, very many buds! the smell of vanilla baking) is very pleasant and sweet! trichomes slowly begin to shower buds)) maybe it seems to me! but according to my observations the products of Barney Farm always give the highest result! both during growth and during flowering! at all stages! and most importantly, the resulting buds always blow away the head of any inveterate smoker !!! Barney You are the coolest !!!
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Week 02 Introduction This week has been a bit of a struggle. Had my first experience dealing with slime and brown algae. But I think adding enzymes and increasing the beneficial bacteria helped to fix the issue. Also experienced nutrient burn for the first time. My nutrient solution strength got as high as 671 PPMs. So backed it down to about 430 PPMs during the end-of-week reservoir change. Also cut Hydroguard (expired?), CaliMagic, and Superthrive from this grow. Now she's still stunted, but is starting to recover. Hopefully... [START OF WEEK 02] Day 01 - Monday - 08/10/20 - Total Days: 008 ----------------------------------- - [0830]: Still looks a bit yellow. But getting larger! --- Solution strength was at 248 PPMs. --- Just topped off with a bit of distilled water --- PH went up to 6.1 so PH'd down to 5.8 --- Ran the top feed for a bit to wet the hydroton. - [2130]: She's looking even more yellow now. --- Even the new leaves are really yellow. --- Decided to add more base nutes. --- Added 4ml of Sensi A --- Added 4ml of Sensi B --- Now at about --- Solution Strength went up to 304 PPM. --- PH was at 6, --- Also raised the water level a bit more. --- I really hope it's a nutrient deficiency and not an over-watering issue. --- Please live! Day 02 - Tuesday - 08/11/20 - Total Days: 009 ----------------------------------- - [0830]: Looking less droopy. But still yellow. --- Decided to do a reservoir change. --- 4.5gal of distilled water --- 8ml of Sensi Grow A --- 8ml of Sensi Grow B --- 8ml of Voodoo Juice --- 4ml of B-52 --- 4ml of CaliMagic --- 4ml of Hydroguard --- 4 drops of Superthrive --- PH'd down to 5.8 --- Solution strength: 302 PPM --- Since I didn't want to risk over-watering the rockwool, I did not to do a top feed, may do one tonight after the sleep cycle (lights are still set to go off at 10am and back on at 4pm). --- As I was doing a reservoir change, I noticed that the tubes and bucket were a bit slimy. Didn't really stink or anything. Is this normal? Maybe due to the Hydroguard and Voodoo Juice? --- I hope she gets better soon! - [2215]: Getting larger! But still yellow. --- Also can see a root growing through the net pot! Tiny little thing but it's there! Will have to start dropping water once more appear. --- After looking over a few DWC diaries using AN nutes, seems like my solution strength is still too low. Most around this stage average around 500 PPMs with about 4ml per gallon. --- Top fed for a minute to wet the top of the hydroton. --- Solution strength went down to 263 PPM. --- Added 8ml more of Sensi A --- Added 8ml more of Sensi B --- Now base nutes are at 16ml for 4.5 gal of water. --- PPMs went up to 411. --- Still lower than 500 PPMs, but that's okay. --- PH was at 6. Not sure if I should adjust PH using AN nutes. So going to not ajdust unless PH goes above 6.1. Day 03 - Wednesday - 08/12/20 - Total Days: 010 ----------------------------------- - [0830]: Looks like more root growth! --- She still looks yellow. But leaves are perky. --- PH was at 6.2 so lowered down to 5.8. --- Solution strength was at 394 PPMs --- Since roots are still growing, I decide to lower the water level a bit. Now water level is a bit below the net pot. - [2200]: Root is getting longer! --- Slime is returning. Not sure why. --- Solution strength: 357 PPMs --- PH: 6.1 --- Decided to add an enzyme along with more beneficial bacteria to hopefully cure the slime. --- Added 16ml of Sensizym --- Added 5ml of Hydroguard --- Added 8ml of Voodoo Juice --- New solution strength: 430 PPMs --- New PH: 6.1 --- Top fed for a minute. --- This slimy residue is really freaking me out! I hope the added enzymes will help eliminate the slime. --- Going to do a full reservoir sterilization/nutrient change over the weekend. Please survive until then girl! Day 04 - Thursday - 08/13/20 - Total Days: 011 ----------------------------------- - [0930]: I think the enzymes worked! There is little to no slime now! --- Although I think the root was also dissolved in the process. It's now just a little stub sticking just below the net pot. The enzyme is also suppose to dissolved dead roots too but guess that root was too weak? Not sure what happened there. But I think the slime is cured! --- Solution strength went down to 395 PPMs. Decided to add more base nutrients. --- Added 8ml of Sensi A --- Added 8ml of Sensi B --- Added 4ml of B-52 --- Solution strength went up to 598 PPMs. --- PH was at 6.1 --- As long as the PH is between 5.5 and 6.3, I'm not going to use PH Up or Down. But still will monitor PH levels. - [1715]: Checked up on her after her nap and shes looking alive but stunted. But no slime! --- Decided to add some sugars to help maintain the enzymes and beneficial bacteria. --- Solution strength was at 587 PPMs. --- PH was at 6.2 --- Added 8ml of Bud Candy --- Solution strength went up to 671 PPMs. --- PH also went up to 6.3 --- Lowered water level a bit to hopefully promote more root growth. --- Top fed for a minute. --- She is getting bigger, but still looks yellow. Day 05 - Friday - 08/14/20 - Total Days: 012 ----------------------------------- - [0915]: Leaves look a little burnt on the tips. Still no slime. --- Going to back off on the PPMs to hopefully fix the nutrient toxicity. --- Solution strength was at 632 PPMs --- PH was at 6.3 --- Added/Removed water until PPMs were at 536. --- PH was still at 6.3 --- Raised water up a bit, then top fed for a minute. - [2200]: Looking better. Still yellow though. --- Solution strength: 514 PPMs --- PH: 6.5 --- Added PH down. --- New solution strength: 518 PPMs --- New PH: 5.2 --- PH was kind of high. So decided to PH down. Had to use quite a bit to bring it down. But eventually got it to drop down to 5.3. A little low, but so far, the PH has always gone up so wanted to start it really low. --- Ran the top feed for a minute to re-saturate the top of the hydroton. Day 06 - Saturday - 08/15/20 - Total Days: 013 ----------------------------------- - [0830]: She looks stunted. leaves are still yellow. --- Solution strength: 514 PPMs --- PH: 5.6 --- Top fed for a minute. --- Not sure what to do at this point. Going to do another reservoir change soon. Hoping she lives until then. - [2145]: Looking pretty much the same. --- A bit of slime has returned. Since I've been diluting the nutrient solution, the enzyme ratio has dropped. So I guess this is expected. --- Also noticed that slime build up was on the air-stones. Never really checked the stones so not sure how long that has been there. Looks brown too, which can't be good. --- Going to do an H202 sterilization of the system (minus the net pot) tomorrow so did not add anything. --- Lowered the water level to below the net pot. --- Then top fed for a minute. Day 07 - Sunday - 08/16/20 - Total Days: 014 ----------------------------------- - [0900]: STERILIZATION DAY! --- Decided to skip today's night cycle for a deep clean. --- I'm hoping that skipping a night cycle won't be too stressful. --- Temporarily moved her to a new bucket. --- Used about a half of gallon of straight distilled water to flush out the net pot. --- Drained the system and wiped up all the brown sludge. Also removed the air stones and cleaned up all the goo. --- Filled the system with 2 gallons of distilled water and at least 30ml of food grade hydrogen peroxide (35% strength). --- Yea its a lot, but since I'm not going to sterilize the system overnight, I went with a really high doseage. Basically I kept adding until I started to see little bubbles start to form. --- Then I ran the water pump. - [0915]: Boiled the air stones in tap water for about 10 min. Then reconnected them to the airlines. --- I let the air stones and hose soak in the sterilization solution for about 5 minutes so the peroxide can absorb into the stones. Then ran the air stone to help mix and agitate the solution. --- Occasionally, I'd repeat the process of turning the air pump off for a few minutes to let the stones soak. - [1000]: Covered the top two row of holes of the net pot with some aluminum tape. Hopefully this solves the light leaking in through the hydroton. - [1200]: Used an old toothbrush and scrubbed the pump clean. Then drained the system. --- Refilled with more distilled water and peroxide. Again added a lot. --- Ran system again to sterilize even more. - [1530]: Drained the system and refilled with distilled water to rinse. --- Ran the system for a few minutes, then drained and rinsed again. --- Did this a few more times over about an hour. - [1630]: Added 4 gallons of fresh distilled water. --- Added 15ml Sensi Grow A --- Added 15ml Sensi Grow B --- Added 12ml of B-52 --- Added 16ml of Voodoo Juice --- Added 16ml Sensizym --- Solution strength was at 430 PPMs --- PH was at 5.6 --- I was going to add Hydroguard, but I think the bottle is expired. Since 2017 or 2018!? I think Hydroguard is good for up to 2 years from the date on the bottle or 6 months after opening. So not going to use from now on. I wonder if this could have contributed to the slime build up. --- Also removed the CaliMagic and Superthrive too. Going to only use AN products to eliminate the chance of incompatible nutrients. --- Placed her back in the bucket and top fed for a minute. --- Here's hoping for the best. Going to let it ride until morning! Please feel better! [END OF WEEK 02]
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(12/21) Flowering continues to go well. Removed leaves from the bottom as well as some branches that aren’t going to reach the light. Switched to flowering fertilizers. Need to raise the temperature a little bit but will do that soon.
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Prevista perdita di peso tra il 65 e 75%
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I basically followed the same steps as last week only different is i didnt top her off. I was going to do a full h20 change at the end of the week but more important things came up when I was about to do it. Plan on doing a full h20 change at the beginning of week 6. Need to find my trellis net a spread her out a lil more. I need to raise the light intensity jus a tad. Also raise the light this upcoming week. So far this has been a decent grow. Hope things continue this trend.
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Merhaba ; Gecen Haftaya gore toparladilar bu tohum markasini ilk deniyorum.
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1st Week of Vegetation, one of the Indicas (Hollands Hope) is early than others. Because of the weather and the cold, I preferred to put the seedlings under a 200W CFL bulb.
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Jede der Ladies wurde mit 30 l Regenwasser / Flawless Finish von Advanced Nutrients geflusht. So lange bis im Drain ein EC von 0.3 war. Die Buds werden im Moment sehr schwer und der Ertrag wird gut werden 😍Tricome sind weitestgehend trüb noch nicht Amber..... jetzt geht es bis zum Harvest Day mit 16 Grad Nacht/24 Grad Tags und Feuchte 35 % weiter✌️🏾
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The smells on these autos is just insane! Great terps, decent yield for an auto and should have been better but I screwed up the DWC in the transition weeks/- hard with multiple autos in one dwc bucket
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first day after a 12h night cycle, still have a big gnat problem. gonna go buy new bacteria, stickies and DT Earth. the grow shop just let me know that they got it back in stock but i haven't been able to find nematóides. doesn't seem to be a common practice here. i haven't watered them in a few days. the top soil is bone dry but the plants don't look like they're requesting water just yet so i think it's a good time to lay down the new dt earth and new yellow traps to see if we can kill the remainder. gonna grab some flowering ferts too while I'm at it. Update: got a bigger pot and some supergrow soil, only had time to transplant one of them today. but I decided to after them one more cycle before i do the DT earth. update: dt earth added, seems to be alright but not quite dry enough