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I'd like to title this Diary entry Screw You Advanced Nutrients. 7th week done.. 3 weeksish left on the Lsd-25 and 4 weeksish on the purple Lemonade.. Gonna be some chunky mothers. Purple coming up everywhere, pretty colours. Oh yes we are very pleased so end of 7th week for these ladies and stretching has stopped thank goodness and we are now into bud building/mass building. The two lsd-25 plants definitely went into full flower "mode" sooner. The Colorful lady seems to have benn mass building all week. Probably gonna have different harvest windows on these ladies. Was hoping for same time but it's okay we are creative and will figure a way ahead. There is some CO2 being fed in the tent. With a smaller co2 bucket. We will be trying out a new one for us and it is a product called dense from green planet. We will using dense when the regular reservoir change is suppose to happen. Before we feed only Dense we will be prepping the ladies with an extra feeding of GP3 micro. Buffering the leaves and prepping the uptake for the feeding. So with dense there will be only a feed of Dense with UC roots and ph down. The formula of dense is 0-0-62 so this is a very concentrated Potash supplement. We will be using 1/2 recommended doses as per our system and it's requirements. This will run for 4-5 days and significantly increase the Amount of Potash in the Plant fear not.. The next 2-3 days will run with just phed water then onto P-k spiking with Bloom Booster alone. At this stage Massive Bloom formulation would be great as well but we wanna cut out our nitros while still have some micros.. So we will feed smaller amounts of GP3 Micro with Powdered bloom booster, rezin and liquid weight. Right up until we do a 3 day flush before harvest. Nutrients and Light is the idea so we will see turn outs and everything. If you are wondering what is the difference between the plants and the lady on the left looks so burnt. Left side only fed Flora Series w/ Advanced Nutrients supplements the plants on the right side is fed only Flora Series with Green planet supplements. The nutrient formulas provided in this diary are for right plants only. We can not express the amount of disgust we feel towards Advanced Nutrients as we spent good money on their product and feel genuinely ripped off. The words smelly disgusting mess describe what happened when we added big bud to left side. Bottle smells fine but the Formula is obviously way off as we did not have issues like this when using it the first dozen or so times. We will be using chemical nutrients and powders for life now and will not use Advanced Nutrients again or recommend it for anyone. The Organic Big Bud Formula is no good for hydroponic growing and they obviously rushed it to market to make money..... We really wanted to finish with Advanced Nutrients being the supplement on the left side but we can not. The product itself has basically made it impossible to continue confidently using any Advanced Nutrients labeled as both Organic and Safe for hydroponics. The proof is in the pudding and so glad and happy really now that we are using Green Planet and continue on this trend of cleaner greener growing and a more intelligent approach. On a further note just to go a bit further Bud Candy for example contains sugars that are basically present in Black Molasses. So what they've basically done is filtered and bleached Black Molasses and watered it down and are selling it to us at around 40 bucks a litre. Bunch of crooks Screw you Advanced Nutrients.
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Rainbow melon has stolen my heart From day one the plant was bigger as nice strong stock handles low stress training well some of the biggest buds I’ve ever had. I am truly in love with this plant fade is absolutely one of the Most beautiful like an Indian summer Cannot wait to see what they come up with next💪🔥💯
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It is harvest day for Miss Sweet Skunk. Due to the excessive rain this week and two places of bud rot, Mother Nature forced me to take her down. 2 more weeks would have been nice but that didn't happen. If you have been following me then you know that Miss Sweet Skunk encountered a terrible misfortune. It hailed one evening and one of her two colas was broken. My husband found her damage first and taped her up and then put a wire tie around her. According to the grow diary question/answer platform, I was able to learn that we had done the right thing and changes were good that she would recover from her injury. Not only did Sweet Skunk recover, but she went onto growing at a height of 2 feet, 11 inches. That is just under 100 cm. According to Royal Queen website, "Sweet Skunk Auto seeds produce plants that grow to a very manageable height of around 60–100cm." AND even though Sweet Skunk had a broken stem, she GREW! This plant was a very tall and lanky plant. Her buds are plentiful but started out quite small. I wish I had another couple of weeks to see her reach her full potential, but that is left for another grow. For now, I am happy she survived all the weather that Mother Nature threw at her this week and it is a good day:) **The last two pictures are pictures of my indoor grow of Sweet Skunk that I did NOT record on grow diaries. However, it is a great way to compare an outdoor grow and indoor grow of the same strain. Stay turned for weigh ins.
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Welcome back all, following a week that has been a fairly straight forward seven days or so in Fat Yappa's Garden, as the older Bruce Banners reach day 51, day 44 for the runt of the sisters, planted on the same day but that took a week longer to germinate, and day 42 for the two Wedding Cheesecake's, one growing in Coco Coir, the other in the same living soil as her Bruce Banner Fastbuds cousins. The week began with last weeks humidity issues brought well and truly into hand with the addition of the new 20L dehumidifier from Meaco, specifically designed for the UK weather. However a shift in the aforementioned from the falls dawn of an early spring, to a return to more usual climate conditions for this time of year through things off kilter once again. Despite pulling around 6L of water out the air a day, she was struggling to keep the RH down to around 50% with my central heating returned to its usual position of 18c, but an increase to 20c has taken things back in line, and the humidity has returned to the mid 40's I was aiming for. Humidity concerns during this off period however, and a subsequent inspection below the top layer of the canopy, which resulted in the discovery of quite a lot of whitish, moist growth, prompted a mass defoliation, mostly of the Bruce Banners. I had been performing very light defoliation up until this point, only removing dead/almost dead leaves, and very select leaves from the top of the canopy that were blocking what looked like bud sites, but the lack of light and air getting through past the top layer, together with the fact that now bud sites are far clearer to a novice such as I, lead me to the conclusion that the time was right. Besides the runt, all these plants have not even skipped a beat. The runt has been a bit droopier in her leaves than the others all in all, but I have looked in on them and seen her with leaves pointing up and praying a few times since so I trust all is well. Following the defoliaton on day 47, the plants stuck to their two day watering schedule, but di threatened to need an increase to daily, as day 50 saw waterings a mere 24hrs after the previous day, but feeling the weight of the pots yesterday I elected to wait til 48 hours to water again. The water amounts per plant has also become more erratic than previously, so I have been watering more carefully. Other than that the week has been pretty much plain sailing, and what look like to be some big looking flowers coming up all over the canopy, as all bar the Wedding Cheesecake in living soil are now fully in flower, but she will be there by next week. The Bruce banner I accidentally snapped the top off from the second node down doing LST a few weeks ago seems to be about half a week ahead of the other two of the same age, and trichomes have began to appear on the leaves around the buds. The biggest plant in the tent is still the wedding Cheesecake in Coco coir, as she now stand a metre tall and her top is the same level as the light now. Her size is a concern because it has caused me to neglect her in favour of the other plants, certainly in terms of light, but she doesn't seem to have any more bud sites than the other plants, and for the time being at least, her older cousins are leaving her to shame in this department, but she still has a week to catch up. Lastly, day 39 saw another compost tea feeding, the same recipe as last time. Happy growing everyone, and I will catch you all again next week.
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Bekommt morgen zum letzte Mal reines Wasser...halbe Menge In 3 Tagen stelle ich sie für 2 Tage dunkel Ernte dennach in ungefähr 5 Tagen- zumindest ist das der Plan😅 Oder was meint ihr zur Reife der Trichome? Alterntive Empfehlungen sind willkommen! Die Nahaufnahmen sind von unterschiedlichen
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This Diary contains one of Katsu Bluebird's Most Exciting breeding Projects; Grape Ape Cake ! Lineage; Hotcakes (Katsu Bubba X Burnt Toast from Raw Genetics) X Grape Ape Welcome to Week Seven, our last Veg Entry These Girls loved the topping last week.. & didn't really miss a beat as far as growth is concerned, a minor delay but still cracked an inch worth of height gained this week. As most seam to have a very tight growth pattern I honestly think they're going to be monsterous tower's in the coming weeks. with that in mind I gave everyone a good leg shave to increase those chances. Also The Frist trellis is up ! after talking with Katsu about how much he thinks this particular strain may stretch.. i've decided to hang 2 lines of support across these girls. this first being right as we move into FLOWER ! teh second line will go up one the stretch stops..(week3-4 maybe we will see) With that being said, after a slight flush @6.6ph Water, & 24 Hours of darkness happening as I type this entry.. They will receive their first Flower Feeding in the Morning! & the next entry will be our first week of flower ! It is always a blast working from a pack of Reg Seed, let alone an Exciting project like these Katsu beans ! and as we move into flower next week I've taken cuts that I'm hopeful will ensure I have the BEST of the Best Flowers from this run to keep for another run at least.. and maybe even outdoor 2021. Thanks for Reading This far 🙌 If you have a question or a comment leave it down below otherwise, I Hope You Check in Next Week, Stay Safe out there & Happy Gardening Cariboo
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The Bubble OG plants are doing really well. It's crazy because they all started out looking so similar, but now they're totally different. I tried that new training technique on them, but I think I went a little too far. The leaves look a bit fried, so I'll have to be more careful. The new year is off to a frosty start! We've had snow falling for what feels like forever. My kids are loving it, of course. They're building forts, having snowball fights, and turning everything into a winter wonderland. It's been a lot of fun to watch them enjoy it. All this snow is really making me think about how quickly time flies. It feels like just yesterday we were celebrating the holidays, and now here we are knee-deep in winter. I'm looking forward to warmer weather, but for now, I'm enjoying the quiet beauty of fresh snow.
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This plant is the easiest plant I’ve grown! Takes well to everything organic!! She takes to training like an absolute champ! I can’t wait to see this Dinagirl in the end!! 🍿 😎
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OG 4Q24 Flower Week 6 Orangegasm (Fem) [ IRIE Genetics ] 12/12 @ Bolt (Day 21) Germination: 20 November 2024 #3A Earliest Harvest Date: 9 February 2025 #3B Latest Harvest Date: 19 February 2025 _________________________________________ Start of Week: [Wed Jan 15, 2024 CR2 4Q24 36:F:5:1] End of Week: [Tue Jan 21, 2024 CR2 4Q24 42:F:5:7] OrangeGasm Fertigation: - MAX: EC: [ 2.7, mS] - LightIntensity MAX: [ 850, µMol/m2/s] ______________________________________ Evaluating Runoff EC vs CHOSEN EC: - IDEAL: Within 200 ppm, ≤ 0.4, mS/cm - Acceptable: 200 - 300 ppm, ≤ 0.4 - 0.6 mS/cm. - CAUTION: 300 - 400 ppm, ≤ 0.6 - 0.8 mS/cm - DANGER: 400 ppm, 0.8 mS/cm __ Wed Jan 15, 2025 OG 4Q24 36:F:5:1 Runoff - Amount: [ 1, gal] - EC: [ 4.0, mS/cm] - EC∆: [ 1.3, mS/cm] # CAUTION Refresh Res - 2 Gal Filtered Tap - EC: 0.3 - pH: 9.1 - Remediated - 1 ml/ pH Down/gal - pH: 7.4 - EC: 2.7 __ Thu Jan 16, 2025 OG 4Q24 37:F:5:2 Runoff - Amount: [ 0.25, gal] - EC: [ 3.9, mS/cm] - EC∆: [ 1.2, mS/cm] # CAUTION Increased FERTIGATION Duration to 50 Seconds. - #5’s POT is LIGHT, NO Heft: Watered in 500 ml over surface. This plant is SUCKING all the moisture, and is yet as happy as can be.  Runoff EC Remains High. - [x] R&R Manifold Filter - Minimal (but present) bio film - significant reaction with H2O2 __ Fri Jan 17, 2025 OG 4Q24 38:F:5:3 - [x] Pick up 8 Gallons of RO (HEB ‘Distilled’) Refresh Reservoir - Amount: [ 4, gal] - PrimerA&B: [ 81, ml] - SLF-100: [ 20, ml] __ Sat Jan 18, 2025 OG 4Q24 39:F:5:4 UFC 311 - Was Really Good    __ Sun Jan 19, 2025 OG 4Q24 40:F:5:5 - [x] R&R Manifold Filter (Replace w/ NEW 200 Mesh Filter) Harvest Dehu - [x] Amount: [ 2.5, gal] Refresh Res - [x] Amount: [ 2, gal] - [x] Primer A&B: [ 40, ml] - [x] SLF-100: [ 10, ml] - [x] EC: [ 2.7, mS/cm] Runoff - [x] Amount: [ 750, ml] - [x] EC: [ 4.1, mS/cm] - [x] EC∆: [ 1.4, mS/cm] # REMEDIATE Not a lot to do except - [x] Maintain Environment - [x] Maintain Reservoir Hydro Only  FULL Chart (16, 8, 8, 6, 6, 6, 6)  HYRDRO Chart NER Nutrient Element Ratios ppm mS/cm NER N 295 0.6 21.8% P205 161 0.3 11.9% K20 536 1.1 39.7% Ca 241 0.5 17.9% Mg 54 0.1 4.0% S 64 0.1 4.8% Si 0 0.0 0.0% C 375 TOTAL 1725 2.7 100.0% Full Chart NER Nutrient Element Ratios ppm mS/cm NER N 241 0.5 17.8% P205 184 0.4 13.6% K20 522 1.0 38.7% Ca 245 0.5 18.1% Mg 49 0.1 3.6% S 44 0.1 3.3% Si 65 0.1 4.8% C 1147 TOTAL 2497 2.7 100.0%  - [x] Handwater - [x] Mix 12 ml Photosynthesis Plus - [x] Mix 1/4 tsp Quillaja Mix and Feed 400 ml/Plant - [x] Mix up 1 Gal Hydro w/ Silica (16, 16, 16) ml, EC: 2.7 mS/cm, Refrigerate - [x] Apply when sol’n 60°F __ Mon Jan 20, 2025 OG 4Q24 41:F:5:6 AM: Outer Room RH: [ 38, %] Runoff - Amount: [ 1, gal]. # This is about TWICE the amount I HANDWATERED last night. - EC: [ 3.9, mS/cm] - EC∆: [ 1.2 , mS/cm] # DANGER! Reclaim Dehu - Amount: [ tbd, gal] Just Remembered still have 1/2 a gal of Fertigation w/ Silica - - [x] APPLY __ Tue Jan 21, 2025 OG 4Q24 42:F:5:7 Runoff - Amount: [ 1.9, l] - EC: [ 3.8, mS/cm] - EC∆: [ 1.1, mS/cm] # DANGER Refresh Reservoir - Amount: [ 2, gal] - PrimerA&B @ 2.7 mS/cm: [ 40, ml] - SLF-100: [ 10, ml]
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Plant got flushed, now i feed finalpart for 10 days then i cut it down
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Seems to be taking well to being moved to the 5gal pot. Growing a lot faster after the 2nd day in the bigger pot. Watered for the first time since planting in big pot after 5 days with 1L distilled water (Ph 7) mixed with 1/2 tsp. fox farms grow big and 1/2 tsp. big bloom. Since my soil is considered hot soil I wanted to use less than the recommendation on the bottle.
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1/09/2025 19:45 Finally days with optimal climate, only half day cloudy with a little bit of rain Coco fresh Is the only one who seems to attract animals,i think Is a fox Everything looking fine with the others,smell Is now really strong, we are almost at the end Se#1 gorilla z Is putting on some weight,colors are changing and the smell is becoming something loud,complex Buds not looking the best in density but covered in trichomes so heavier than they look #2 frostbanger better bud formation than any other autoflowering i growed ,even the bottom pop corn nugs are frosty so i cut a liittle sample Smell Is super sweet,strong lemon scent #3 Coco Milk not flowering yet but the plant looks amazing Not much to say Is coming through very well,hope we will see pistils next time #4 Coco fresh fighting to survive,another time i found the pot touched and soil dug Not looking good but still growing so it's ok Apricot not looking good too,It will be low yield Buds will be 100% purple,at least aesthetically will become something different from the others #5 Some samples ,first one frostbanger smelling loud,second gorilla z not the best but they are crappy pop corn nugs Checked the trichomes gorilla z have some milky ones and barely any amber It has to go at least 1 week Frostbanger barely any milk and not one amber at all,for a pop corn nug It Is pretty dense
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Les plantes sont totalement givré,une forte odeur se dégage de la tente je ne serais dire ce que c'est. Une tige c'est brisé sous l'effet de la chaleur par conséquent changement d'ambiance pour ces dames. - cette semaine j'ai enlevé les petites têtes qui n'allait pas gonflée pour permettre à la plante de rédiger l'énergie vers les colas principaux. Pour finir une des gorilla sherbet a des teintes rougeâtre violet a voir.
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Everything you’d want and expect from this classic strain. Hybrid lovers need not hesitate getting hold of this strain, or one of the many crosses baring her genetics. Cheers
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FINALLY STARTING ANOTHER GROW. MY BACK HAS BEEN FUCKED FOR MONTHS. CANT WAIT!!!! IM DOING 24 AUTOFLOWERS FOR THIS GROW AND IN 5 WEEKS IM STARTING ABOUT 20 FEMINISED PHOTOPERIODS IN MY 5X5 WITH A TSW2000 SO THEY CAN BE READY TO MOVE INTO THE 8X8 TENT AFTER THE AUTOFLOWERS ARE FINISHED. HOPE MY TIMING IS GOOD🤞🤞🤞🤞 LOL
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Finally she starting to get really frosty. I think maybe 2-4 more weeks. It all depends if she start to fatten up her buds. Smell is getting stronger
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Bud sites everywhere now, I’m hoping these are gonna yield over 100grams to see me through this epidemic that we’re all going through right now. They’ve all been great genetics to run, I’ve learned a lot from these girls and realised just how nitrogen hungry they can be and also how cal mag is essential because coco seems to hold onto it if it’s not added in.
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Greetings, fellow growers and cosmic adventurers! As we bid farewell to Week 10, we find ourselves at the culmination of an extraordinary journey with our beloved Apolo F1. Join me as we embark on a retrospective voyage through the highs and lows, the triumphs and challenges, of this cosmic odyssey. Our journey with Apolo F1 began ten weeks ago, a small seedling filled with potential and promise. From those humble beginnings, she grew and flourished under our watchful gaze, unfurling her leaves and reaching for the stars with each passing day. Through meticulous care and nurturing attention, we witnessed her transformation into a true botanical queen. Throughout her growth cycle, we employed various techniques to coax the best from our cosmic companion. From LST to topping, we shaped and sculpted her canopy, encouraging lateral growth and maximizing light penetration. As a result, Apolo F1 flourished, her branches reaching skyward in a testament to the power of cultivation and the wonders of nature. Central to Apolo F1's journey was the nourishment provided by Aptus Holland, our steadfast companion and sponsor. With their nutrient lineup, we crafted a symphony of minerals and organic compounds, tailored to her specific needs at each stage of growth. From seedling to harvest, Aptus Holland's nutrients fueled her cosmic voyage, ensuring robust health and abundant yields. And now, the moment we've all been waiting for: the harvest. With bated breath and eager hands, we carefully snipped each bud from the canopy, marveling at their dense, resinous beauty. Apolo F1 had exceeded our wildest expectations, her compact stature yielding a bounty of cosmic goodness. As she hangs upside-down, her buds curing in the cool darkness, we reflect on the journey that brought us here—a journey filled with wonder, growth, and boundless possibility. Before we bid adieu, let us extend heartfelt thanks to Royal Queen Seeds for crafting the genetic marvel that is Apolo F1. Their dedication to excellence has brought joy and inspiration to growers around the world, and we are grateful for their contributions to our green adventures. Likewise, a shoutout to Grow Diaries and the entire community for their unwavering support and camaraderie. Together, we have cultivated a garden of dreams, and the harvest is sweeter for it. As we gaze upon Apolo F1, our cosmic queen, we are filled with a sense of pride and accomplishment. She is more than just a plant—she is a testament to the power of cultivation, the wonders of nature, and the boundless potential of the human spirit. Until we meet again, may your gardens flourish and your green adventures be ever cosmic. Genetics -Apolo F1 @rqs_esp @royalqueenseedssp @rqsglobal Food - @aptusholland @aptus_world @aptus_es @aptus_portugal @aptusbrasil @aptusplanttechaus @aptus_thailand @aptusplanttechnz @aptususa_official LES @lumatekeu Controls - @trolmaster.eu @trolmaster.agro @trolmaster.support 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 blessed 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 the universe will give back to you in ways you could not even imagine so #aptus #aptusplanttech #aptusgang #aptusfamily #aptustrueplantscience #inbalancewithnature #trueplantscience #rqs #ApoloMission #MoonHarvestAdventure #playwithlego #lego #legotime #legovideo #tothemoonandback More info and complete updates from all my adventures can be found Link in the profile description Friendly reminder all you see here is pure research and for educational purposes only Growers Love To you All
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Bueno esta semana ya regamos con guano de murciélago y abonamos con humus de lombriz hice unos riegos solo con agua después de eso y a los días ya arrancamos con el fertilizante de engorde , me gusta como bien esta muy fuerte y sana esperemos que siga así, vamos a ver la semana q viene como venimos