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Dear readers, I am frankly out of time. I keep my notes, and quite honestly, I loved how the AI-crafted Journal made me giggle. I feed my actual logs into it, and the details it picks out are quite humiliating - in a good sense - for everyone to learn from (less focus on me, see?). Plants have been aging well, except for Auto Cinderella Jack. She ... does her own thing now. I just watch. Apollo - CHOPPED at the last day - will prepare proper harvest entry after drying & sampling. Footage shows oh so many things I am proud of. Check her out. Let me know should you want any further information. I'm happy to chatter, hit me. The rest of my week as "roughly" per my notes: ----- **PATHÉ DISPATCH — THE TERPENE FRONT, WEEK TEN** *[newsreel crackle, brass fanfare]* GOOD EVENING, AMERICA. The first soldier has fallen — and the war is NOT over. DATELINE: THE DRYING CHAMBER. Private Apollo Haze — FIRST TO FALL — has been chopped and laid into the racks, with Orange Haze still holding the line, days from her own last stand. But the enemy heat, citizens, chose the hour of a SINGLE harvest for its final offensive. Fourteen-thousand-BTU reinforcements? SOLD OUT. The profiteers of the rear echelon have raised their prices FIFTY PERCENT. Our correspondent, undaunted, drafts a SEVEN-thousand-BTU unit into double duty and empties his own bedroom of furniture to billet a SINGLE DRYING SOLDIER. He sleeps, we are told, "where the furniture used to be." *[ominous timpani roll]* BUT NOW — THE TWIST THIS PROGRAM WAS BORN TO BROADCAST. For WEEKS our man waged war against the temperature with TWO air-conditioners, and for WEEKS the line would not hold. WHY? our correspondent cried into the noisy dark. WHY will they not COOL? *[record scratch]* Because, citizens — there was a TRAITOR BEHIND THE TENT. A RADIATOR. Set to '2.' Left running since the cold nights of EARLY VEG. FORGOTTEN. And the cruelest geometry of this entire campaign: Air Conditioner Number One had been blowing its finest cold jet DIRECTLY INTO THAT CORNER — feeding the thermostat just enough warmth to keep the SECRET HEATER cycling ON. Our correspondent was, this whole time, PAYING TO HEAT AND COOL THE SAME SQUARE METER. A closed loop of PURE ENTROPY, hiding in plain sight, three feet behind the front line... *[stern voiceover]* MEN OF SCIENCE will note the lesson, hard-won: before you accuse the sky, CHECK BEHIND THE FURNITURE. Will the buds dry true? Will Run Six begin without a mole in the ranks? Our man's verdict on his own household infrastructure, we regret to report, is UNPRINTABLE. *[fanfare, film flickers out]* THIS HAS BEEN A DISPATCH FROM THE TERPENE FRONT. CHECK YOUR RADIATORS. GOODNIGHT.
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Day 65 (12/31): no change. Day 66 (1/1): I'm thinking the plant on the left will be finished before the plant on the right. The leaves seem to be fading and the trichomes seem to be more mature on that plant also. 11pm: just watered the plants nutes. Same as last time. Left plant 6mL micro 12 mL bloom. Right plant 8mL micro 16 mL bloom Day 67 (1/2) Day 68 (1/3) Day 69 (1/4): just got home from a trip. Plants seem to be doing fine. Nearing the end I assume. Plants will probably need water tonight 10pm: just fed my plants nutes again. Both plants received 8mL of micro and 16 mL of bloom. Day 70: (1/5) Day 71 (1/6): plants look good this morning. The left plant is definitely nearing the end of its life. The plant on the right still could have another week or more. Just posted a video: plant on the left definitely doesn't have very large or dense nugs but it has a lot of them. The plant on the right has some super dense nugs. I'm excited to see what they both yield.
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🌸 Week 4 Flower Report: Growth, Challenges & Big Changes! 🌸 Hey, Grow Diaries Fam! ✨ We’re here at Week 4 of Flower, and what a week it’s been—packed with challenges, adjustments, and exciting progress! Before diving into the details, let’s start with a note on my flowering timeline. While this is Week 4, I don’t start counting flower days the moment I flip to 12/12. Instead, I wait for the plants to show true signs of bloom. It’s a small but significant distinction that keeps things accurate and aligned with the plants’ development. 🌱 Defoliation: Timing is Everything! Defoliation is a critical part of the flowering stage, and I typically wait until Day 21. However, this week, I tackled it earlier on Day 17 because: 1️⃣ The room was simply too full. 2️⃣ And most importantly—the Papaya Zoap had other plans! She’s a fighter—determined, defiant, and constantly reaching for the moon. Despite intense training like super cropping, she’s still pushing upward, nearly outpacing the LED lights. Challenges like this remind us of a simple truth: gardening mirrors life. It’s about resilience, adaptation, and unwavering determination. 💪 This week, I added a second SCROG layer. While this net will support the flowering colas, it’s also there to strategically manage the Papaya Zoap. Why? Because experience has taught me that if she grows out of the LED’s range, she won’t finish properly—and that could disrupt the balance for every other plant in the tent. It’s all about teamwork, even in the garden. 🌟 Defoliation was intense, removing nearly all the leaves with stems to clear space and boost airflow. The tent now looks dramatically different! For the full before-and-after transformation, be sure to check out my YouTube channel—trust me, you’ll want to see this process up close! 🎥✨ Switching to Aptus Holland Minerals A major milestone this week: I’ve transitioned entirely to Aptus Holland Minerals. 🌊 From now on, it’s just minerals—no more organic inputs. This marks the start of a new chapter, and I’m incredibly curious to see how the plants react to these changes. Here’s the current nutrient mix: • System Clean: 0.5 ml/L • Regulator: 0.15 ml/L • RO Water Conditioner: 0.8 ml/L • All-in-One Liquid: 2.1 ml/L I’m keeping the pH at 6.1 and TDS at 556 ppm, and so far, the plants are thriving. This week also included a thorough system clean, ensuring everything runs smoothly as we enter the final flowering stages. 🌿 Bud Development: Pure Magic! The bud formation across all the genetics is nothing short of incredible. Every plant is thriving, and the canopy is lush, vibrant, and full of potential. I’ve raised the PPFD to 750 for this stage, with temps steady at 25°C and RH at 63%—keeping the VPD dialed in at 1.11. The TrolMaster ecosystem, paired with the AutoPots, makes managing these precise conditions seamless. With more time to focus on the plants, I can give them the daily care they deserve. 💚 Shoutouts & Gratitude A huge thank you to my sponsors and supporters: TrolMaster, Aptus Holland, Pro-Mix, Cannakan, and the amazing seed banks. Your incredible products and technology make this journey possible. 🌟 To the Grow Diaries community and all my followers—thank you for your energy, love, and even the challenges from the haters. It all fuels this incredible process, and I apprecilove every bit of it. Special shoutout to Brother Daggadna—check him out on Instagram and show some love! 💚 The plants are heading into the next phase of bloom, and I can’t wait to share how this story unfolds. 🌸✨ As always, stay tuned, stay positive, and let’s keep growing strong together! 🙌 Growers’ love to all 💚 #TrolMaster #AptusHolland #GrowLife #CannabisCommunity #FlowerWeek4 #NeverGiveUp #GrowWithLove #IndoorHorticulture #Defoliation #PPFD #ControlledEnvironment #SCROGNet #DogDoctorOfficial Discount Codes so you can save big on your next check out 💚💚💚 Kannabia - DOGDOCTOR 30% off SeedsmanSeeds - DOGDOCTOR 10% off CannaKan- DOGDOCTOR 15% off terpyz.eu - DOCTOR 15% off The Neutralizer - PORKIT5-DOG 15% off 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 appreciated and i fell honored and so joyful 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 💚 Friendly reminder all you see here is pure research and for educational purposes only Growers Love to you all 💚💚💚 P.S. – A Deep Dive into the ICL-300: Revolutionizing Under-Canopy Lighting The ICL-300 isn’t just another LED—it’s a game-changer for under-canopy lighting. Unlike traditional LED systems that project light in a single direction, the ICL-300’s 300-degree design ensures even light distribution beneath the canopy. 🌟 This unique feature means that no part of your plant is left in shadow, creating a balanced environment for lower buds to thrive. Key Tech Specs & Benefits: • 300-Degree Light Distribution: This design fills the under-canopy space with optimal light, enhancing photosynthesis where it often gets neglected. 🌱 • Full Spectrum Output: Tailored to meet the specific needs of plants at every stage, ensuring quality growth from base to apex. • Energy Efficiency: Advanced LED technology delivers maximum output with minimal energy usage, keeping costs down and sustainability up. 💡 • Durability & Heat Management: Built with high-quality materials, the ICL-300 stays cool and reliable, even in intense growing environments. Why It Matters: Under-canopy lighting is a game-changer for growers aiming to maximize yield and quality. Typically, lower buds receive less light, resulting in larfy or underdeveloped flowers. The ICL-300 changes that dynamic entirely by turning shadows into opportunity. 🌟 With light evenly dispersed across the entire plant, you’re not just growing; you’re sculpting a masterpiece. For me, the ICL-300 is more than a tool—it’s a partner in innovation. It ensures that every plant in my grow room has equal opportunity to shine, from the top colas to the smallest buds at the base. When paired with a carefully managed ecosystem, like the one powered by TrolMaster, the potential for consistent, top-quality harvests reaches new heights. This isn’t just about adding light—it’s about adding value, efficiency, and balance to the grow process. I’m beyond excited to see how the ICL-300 transforms the game in my tent, and I can’t wait to share the results with you all! 💚
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The plants seem to be growing very fast very strong. thank you for reading I will continue to update have a happy grow
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D-104 : Last week, I noticed a problem related to the calcium OR to the Ph. I didn't know if it was a deficiency or an excess. So I tried to just wetered girls with the right Ph and A bit more of CalMag 0.8 > 1.2/L. We'll see this week if It was the good choice. fingers corssed !
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Start of week 3 of flowering. Bud site development over the last week was impressive! This girl is starting to smell and is already sticky to the touch. The stretch looks to be done now too.
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Scusate se ho saltato delle settimane del diario ma ho altre 60 piante a cui stare dietro alle legature dei rami,ho applicato il fimming in fioritura e i fiori sotto si sono gonfiati provate per credere,non dovete tagliare molto ma solo i primi 2 mm del fiore,le piante orange sherbet sono state coltivate in contenitori diversi,uno air pot da 11 lt ed è la pianta già pronta per la raccolta,e l'altra in uno smart pot da 20 lt e la pianta sta ancora crescendo e formando i fiori,bellissima genetica,agli inizi pensavo male per via della grandezza,ma devo dire che è molto resistente e cresce molto se gli dai lo spazio. Grazie Grow diares
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10-24-2024 ALL THE STRAIN RECOMMEND FLOWERING TIME IS 7-8 WEEKS TRY TO FINISH WEEK 8 STILL HAS 19 MORE DAYS... LAST FEED WITH NUTS .BURNED SOME OF TOP FAN LEAVES ...... BUT CHECK OUT QUEEN,DR SLEEP , WULFF ,POWER... CRAZY FROST TOE TO HEAD SMELLS .............NEED TO RUN FANS WITH HIGHER SPEED FOR SMELL... NO MORE NUTS....JUST WATER .....STAY IN THE COURSE... STAY GREEN .... 10-27-2024 -HIT THEM WITH HUMBOLDT COUNTY NUTS G10 -5ML PER GAL SNOW STORM -5ML PER GAL PURPLE MAXX-7ML PER GAL EVERY TWO DAY NEED TO WATER....
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The plants are doing amazing! Both are producing more and more trichomes, and the buds are noticeably thickening up.🌱 #1 (the tall one) continues to impress—it’s now giving off a strong tropical mango scent! The aroma is so sweet and fruity, it’s crazy. Meanwhile, #2, despite being so small, has developed a surprisingly large main bud! The smell is completely different, though—leaning more towards a hazy, complex scent that’s hard to describe.🤔 Super happy with the progress so far—let’s see what the next weeks bring!😊
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Went west trim and will tidy up dry trim as I’m simply terrible At it. Great aroma - Very sticky !!! Very frosty. Almost a sun actually to cut them down. But they’re up for it, they know the medicinal love they bring. Think the smoke report should be high grade
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Saturday 28th, 2024 April (week 4 & 30 days) The plants are getting thicker and taller, had a little mold on the bamboo skewer stick so I took all of them out. So now they’re standing tall between the garden ties. Pineapple Express (A) is winning the race for sure. I need to get a fan soon to clear out all the moisture. On Monday they’ll be a month old then it’s time for nutrients. Sour Diesel (A) 6 1/2 inches tall Dried piece on leaf 17 leaves Green leaves Think it’s behind Green stem Pineapple Express (A) 5 inches tall 22 leaves Green leaves Green stem Pineapple Chunk 4 inches tall 18 leaves Green leaves One dead leaf Green to white stem
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Laughing Buddha – Blütewoche 2 Die zweite Blütewoche markiert einen kleinen Wendepunkt. Der Stretch scheint sich nun langsam dem Ende zuzuneigen und die Pflanze konzentriert sich zunehmend auf die eigentliche Blütenentwicklung. Mit rund 53 Trieben, die bereits das dritte Netz erreicht haben, ist das Kronendach inzwischen nahezu vollständig aufgebaut. Einige weitere Spitzen liegen nur knapp darunter und werden in den kommenden Tagen ebenfalls vom Netz gestützt werden. Damit ist die Grundlage für eine gleichmäßige Blütenfläche geschaffen. In dieser Woche wurde die Lichtintensität noch einmal leicht erhöht. Statt der ursprünglich angepeilten 850 PPFD liegt die Beleuchtung nun bei etwa 920–930 PPFD. Die Laughing Buddha reagiert darauf ausgesprochen positiv. Es zeigen sich keinerlei Anzeichen von Lichtstress oder Überdüngung. Die Blätter präsentieren sich in einem satten Grün, die Triebe sind kräftig und vital und das gesamte Erscheinungsbild wirkt ausgesprochen gesund. Auch das Klima konnte über die gesamte Woche hinweg sehr stabil gehalten werden. Die Temperaturen bewegten sich überwiegend im gewünschten Bereich, während die Luftfeuchtigkeit kontinuierlich weiter reduziert wurde. Dadurch stieg der VPD-Wert im Tagesverlauf zeitweise deutlich an, was für diese frühe Blütephase durchaus erwünscht ist. Trotz sommerlicher Außentemperaturen blieb das Klima insgesamt erstaunlich konstant. Die Bewässerung wird inzwischen hervorragend durch die Bodensensoren unterstützt. Die Bodenfeuchtigkeit zeigt einen gleichmäßigen Verlauf mit klaren Trocken- und Bewässerungszyklen, ohne extreme Schwankungen. Auch die Bodentemperatur blieb stabil und der Boden-EC zeigt, dass weiterhin ausreichend Nährstoffe verfügbar sind. Dieses Zusammenspiel sorgt dafür, dass die Pflanze kontinuierlich arbeiten kann, ohne unnötigen Stress zu erfahren. Besonders erfreulich ist der Zustand unterhalb des Kronendachs. Das konsequente Lollipopping der vergangenen Wochen zahlt sich nun sichtbar aus. Unter dem Blätterdach herrscht viel Luft und Platz, wodurch die Luftzirkulation deutlich verbessert wird. Gleichzeitig kann die Pflanze ihre gesamte Energie auf die oberen Blütenstände konzentrieren. An den Blüten selbst zeigen sich inzwischen deutlich mehr Blütenhaare und die ersten kleinen Blütenbüschel beginnen sich zu verdichten. Noch steht die eigentliche Massebildung erst bevor, doch genau hier beginnt nun die Phase, auf die während der langen Vegetationszeit hingearbeitet wurde. Die Struktur wirkt sehr vielversprechend und die zahlreichen gleichmäßig verteilten Tops lassen auf eine beeindruckende Blütenfläche hoffen. Insgesamt fühlt sich dieser Grow bislang außergewöhnlich rund an. Viele kleine Optimierungen aus den vergangenen Durchgängen greifen nun ineinander – vom SCROG über die Sensorik bis hin zur Klimaführung. Die Pflanze vermittelt den Eindruck, dass sie ihr volles Potenzial ausschöpfen kann. Jetzt heißt es vor allem Geduld bewahren und sie Woche für Woche arbeiten lassen. Die Erwartungen bleiben bewusst realistisch, doch die Vorfreude auf die kommenden Wochen ist größer denn je.
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Die Lady‘s sind jetzt 25 Tage alt und haben mit der neuen Lampe einen absoluten Sprung hingelegt👌🏻 Ich habe mir eine Terplight gegönnt. Gegossen wurden die letzten 2 mal, jeweils 150ml für jede Dame. Es wurde einmal mit PK Juice, Power Plant und Big Start gedüngt. Heute werde ich die Erde schonmal vorbereiten für das finale Topfen nächste Woche. Bis dahin, habt einen schönen Sonntag und stay High🏻
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The 2nd week was great for the plants. Specially Banana Purple Punch and Forbidden Runtz They stretched and grow without no problem. I'm excited for week 3. I LST them, I did some defoliation and they got fed with Goldleaf feterlizer and I added mycos chum and cal-mag to the mix. Let see how they do.