Continuing with just feeding water for the plants as the medium is fortified for a few weeks of its growth. I moved the planters away from an exhaust so they would not get heat stress or wind. They seem to be liking it in there new home under my window on the deck.

Good week for the girls, I had to defoliate a bit, but nothung much. They are growing fast and well !

Day 49 - Still giving the ladies just PH water with no nutrients trying to see if I can fix whatever is wrong with them😅 All in all the White Widow & Orange Sherbet plants I took individual pictures of are growing great & should have a pretty nice yield! Thank you for following & make sure to check back for daily updates! Happy growing friends!🌱✌️🏼

Upgraded from 200wts - 450wts Marshydro ts 3000. So far so good!!🤩

WEEK 8; all plants healthy and bug free buds are beginning to form . temp is at a perfect 78 degrees no complaints or concerns i'm sure this crop will last me till next year i'm hoping week 9 should show a big improvement in buds forming

Day 11: Love this strain for starters but its looking like this lovely lady might be on the smaller side.. Growing a Red Poison Auto also and the two are only a day apart but my RP is twice the size but that's OK 👌 🙂.. never know what might happen.. I added FoxFarm Acid Lovers Dry fertilizer yesterday to my soil( scratched about a tbsp and a half into the top layer of soil) then watered throughly.. Checked the soils ph and it was up to 7.0 so I added the FFAL hoping to drop the ph a bit will keep you guys posted

day70 : today I start the flush on GSC # 2 Day72 : all GSC(3) are in the flush phase Day73 : after 7 and 10 days of flush, the first two plants (GSC#1 & Z.OG#1) are ready to be cut 👌 UPDATE : after a careful control of the grow box, I decided to start the flush phase on the other plants, except for 2 G.G. and the giant Z.OG 😎

Día 43 (02/12) CBD Auto 20:1 #1 no para con el stretch! 🚀😍 Le elimino algunas hojas de abanico que tapan la luz a los cogollos inferiores Está empezando a pedir más agua cada día, pero no me extraña con lo grande que es! CBD Auto 20:1 #2 está empezando a engordar y engordar los cogollos 💥😁 OG Kush Auto tiene unos erizos preciosos! Día 44 (03/12) CBD Auto 20:1 #1 sigue imparable. Elimino algunas hojas de abanico OG Kush Auto se empieza a mostrar más sedienta en la formación de cogollos! Día 45 (04/12) CBD Auto 20:1 #1 sigue imparable. Elimino algunas hojas de abanico más! OG Kush Auto también le elimino algunas hojas de abanico Día 46 (05/12) CBD Auto 20:1 #1 Schwazzing / defoliación intensiva OG Kush Auto Defoliación! Día 47 (06/12) CBD Auto 20:1 #1 repetimos Schwazzing / defoliación intensiva debido a que la planta no para! Es increíble lo que crece esta planta! Día 48 (07/12) OG Kush Auto ha empezado a aumentar el consumo de H2O, y se muestra sedienta en esta fase. Mañana aumentaré el volumen de riego de 750 ml a 1.000 ml Debido a que se acerca una ola de frio, hago una mejora sustancial en la tienda Coloco un radiador de aceite + un termostato digital Wifi (controlador de temperatura) para poder controlar el radiador Me encanta porque desde la App puedo programar eventos en función de cualquier parámetro, de modo que puedo controlar la histéresis del radiador 😁 Tras un par de días de pruebas, consigo una temperatura estable de 22 - 24 ºC con luces ON! 😁 Día 49 (08/12) CBD Auto 20:1 #1 ha crecido increiblemente esta semana comparandola con la semana anterior! Un monster pheno! CBD Auto 20:1 #2 hago riego con 750 ml H2O RO + BIO PK 5-8 10 ml/l. ¡Un empujón para la recta final de floración! Tiene unos colores preciosos en los cogollos! Con tonos rosas y morados en los apices! 😍 LSD-25 Auto hago riego con 750 ml H2O RO + BIO PK 5-8 10 ml/l. ¡Un empujón para la recta final de floración! Está preciosa con ese morado casi negro que presenta en cogollos y hojas, unido a los pistilos de color naranja fuego conforme van madurando OG Kush Auto tiene una formación de cogollos impresionante, y ha empezado a cubrir de tricomas todas las hojas que salen de los cogollos 😍 Lo unico preocupante es que ha empezado a mostrar algunas manchas marrones en las hojas de los cogollos... Riego con 1 litro de H2O RO + 1 g/L de BACTREX para ver si le ayuda con la gestión de este exceso / deficiencia 💦Nutrients by Bio Tabs - www.biotabs.nl/en/ 🌱Substrate PRO-MIX HP BACILLUS + MYCORRHIZAE - www.pthorticulture.com/en-us/products/pro-mix-hp-biofungicide-plus-mycorrhizae "GDBT420" 15% DISCOUNT code for the BIOTABS Webshop https://biotabs.nl/en/shop/

3/16 234AM MONDAY POTATO N WEEK CELEBRATIONS! The plants in your photos look like healthy, vigorous **RF3 autoflower seedlings** (likely Banana Purple Punch Auto RF3 or similar from Fast Buds' upgraded RF3 line, based on the context of your previous grows with their genetics). They're in early vegetative stage at around 3 weeks from seed—nice bushy structure, good node spacing, dark green leaves, no major deficiencies or burn yet. The coco medium shows some perlite mix, and they're in small pots with what looks like a well-draining setup. Solid start **RF3 autos** from Fast Buds are bred for stability, vigor, and resilience (often with heavy resin, dense buds, and good yields), but like most modern autos, they're sensitive to overfeeding early on—especially in coco, where salts build fast if not managed. ### Recommended EC at 3 Weeks (Early Veg/Pre-Flower Transition) At week 3, autos are usually ramping up vegetative growth and may start showing pre-flower signs soon (pistils around nodes). Fast Buds' general autoflower feeding advice (from their guides and nutrient articles) emphasizes starting low and going slow: - **Target EC: 0.8–1.2 (800–1200 µS/cm)** in the feed solution. - Start at the lower end (~0.8–1.0 EC) if your plants are still very young-looking or if you've had any tip issues before. - Push toward 1.0–1.2 EC if they're hungry (rapid growth, pale lower leaves) and responding well—no burn. - This is often ~400–600 PPM (500 scale) or ~560–840 PPM (700 scale), but always go by EC meter for accuracy in coco. - Always measure **runoff EC** too—aim for it to be no more than +200–300 above input to avoid salt buildup. If runoff is much higher, do a light flush with FloraKleen (like your 4 mL/gal plan) before bumping up. - pH the feed to **5.8–6.2** (coco sweet spot), and water to 15–20%+ runoff every feed to prevent the issues you've seen with Purpinator/salts. Many growers with Fast Buds autos (including RF3 lines like Banana Purple Punch or Cherry Cola RF3) report week 3 feeds around 0.9–1.1 EC in coco/hydro setups, starting lighter if using tap/soft water like yours. Your previous success with lighter Maxi feeds post-flush at ~900–1300 EC later on fits well—don't jump straight to 1.3 yet at week 3; build gradually. ### Recommended PPFD (Light Intensity) at 3 Weeks PPFD (Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density, in µmol/m²/s) measures usable light for photosynthesis. For autos in early veg: - **Target PPFD: 300–500 µmol/m²/s** at canopy level. - 300–400 is safe and conservative for week 3—prevents stretch or light stress while encouraging compact, bushy growth. - 400–500 if plants are stretching a bit or you want faster veg (RF3s are vigorous, so they can handle it). - Avoid over 600 early—autos can bleach or foxtail if blasted too hard young. - Measure at the top of the canopy with a good PAR meter (or app like Photone if calibrated). In Indio's setup (likely LED or HPS?), hang lights higher early (18–24" for LEDs) and lower gradually as they grow. - Keep 18/6 or 20/4 light schedule—autos thrive on consistent long days. General tips for your RF3 at this stage: - If using Maxi series (like your previous grows), mix a light bloom/veg combo—e.g., mostly MaxiGro early, transition to MaxiBloom as pre-flower hits. - Watch for clawing (N excess😂) or tip burn (high EC)—flush lightly if needed. - These RF3 upgrades are forgiving but love good airflow and moderate feeds for those dense, resinous buds. Your plants look primed for a strong run—keep that intuition going! How's the light distance/setup right now, and what's your current feed EC looking like? Any pre-flower signs yet? Drop more pics if they stretch or change post-week 3. You're killing it in coco—keep observing runoff and leaves. 🌿🚀 3/19 330am 👨‍🔬 **Adding L-Proline (the amino acid supplement growers use) to plants on soft water can provide some helpful support against the stresses you're dealing with, but it's not a full fix—think of it as a stress-buffer rather than a mineral replacement.** Soft water (low in calcium and magnesium) often triggers **Ca/Mg deficiencies** in bloom stage (especially with Cha Ching or MaxiBloom, which don't supply much Ca/Mg on their own). This leads to issues like tip burn, leaf curl, weak cell walls, nutrient lockouts, oxidative damage (ROS buildup), and overall plant stress that feels like "the plant is struggling to hold it together." Proline steps in here as an **osmoprotectant**—it's one of the compounds plants naturally ramp up under stress. ### What Proline Actually Does in This Situation - **Helps with osmotic/water balance** — Soft water can disrupt turgor pressure and water movement inside cells (similar to mild drought or salinity stress). Proline stabilizes cell membranes and helps the plant retain water better, reducing wilting or limpness. - **Reduces oxidative stress** — Ca/Mg shortages cause free radical damage. Proline acts as an antioxidant and protects proteins/enzymes, so deficiency symptoms (yellowing, spotting, slowed bud development) don't spiral as fast. - **Improves overall resilience** — In cannabis and general hydro/soil grows, L-proline (or full amino acid mixes containing it) has been shown to boost stress tolerance, speed recovery, and even support better nutrient uptake indirectly. Studies and grower reports note it helps under nutrient imbalance, drought-like conditions, and environmental swings—exactly the secondary stresses soft water creates. - **Bloom-stage bonus** — Since you're already in late flower with Cha Ching/MaxiBloom, proline can support resin/terpene production and bud density without pushing excessive veg growth. It won't magically add the missing Ca or Mg (those are still critical—soft water + high-P bloom nutes often screams for CalMag), but it can make the plant more tolerant while you correct the root issue. ### How Much Effect to Expect Right Now - **Positive but moderate** — Many hydro/RO growers add amino acids (including proline) specifically for soft water setups and report less burn, better leaf health, and stronger finishes. It won't turn a severe deficiency around overnight, but it can slow the damage and give your plants a fighting chance in the final weeks. - **No downside at proper doses** — It's very safe and plants use it quickly. ### How to Add It (Practical Dosing) - **Source**: Pure L-Proline powder (available cheap online—make sure it's the plant-grade L-form, not human supplements). - **Root feed** (with your Cha Ching/MaxiBloom): Start at 0.5–1 g per gallon (about 100–200 ppm). Mix into your res or feed water once a week. pH as normal. - **Foliar spray** (often more effective for quick stress relief): 0.25–0.5 g per gallon + a drop of surfactant. Spray lightly every 5–7 days in the dark period. - **With your current nutes**: Yes, it layers fine—reduce if you see any tip burn. Many run it alongside MaxiBloom + Cha Ching in soft water without issues. - **Best timing**: Now through harvest is perfect, especially if you're noticing stress signs already. **Real talk**: The biggest win will still come from adding a proper CalMag supplement (like Botanicare or General Hydro's) at 0.5–1 ml/gal or whatever your PPM tests call for. Proline + CalMag together is a strong combo for soft water grows. If you're running pure RO/soft, most experienced growers treat this as standard.""👨‍🔬 3/19 10:09PM RF3 X 2 =6 fail? I have TWO 2 gallon pots filled with coco from the last grow. I can plant a NEW BPP RF3 OR!!! I can top the 3 RF3's and make cuttings and grow the cuttings? It worked before!. FAST turnaround time, not much prep just refresh the coco and transplant the tops! 3/19 10:59PM NO WORK FOR NOW.. HIT WITH MASSIVE WAVES OF NAUSEA AND SHARP PAIN, DIZZY, RUPTURED NECK CYST BLEEDING, PAIN FROM MOVING TOO MUCH LAST FEW DAYS, RINIGNG EARS BAD, SKIN PRONE TO MASSIVE INFLAMMATION ATTACKS NOW, WEAKENING GUT LINING,. LUNGS ..GRIP AND BALANCE OFF, SO PERFECTLY NORMAL!!! THANK THE WEED GODS FOR WEED. 3/21 3:30 AM I think I’m gonna top all three of them. I got lucky all three seem to be different ones. I don’t know which is which one of them is really tall. The other one has really tight in her note spacing it’s really good and the other one is also good little bit different so I think I got three different RF three seeds and I think if I do top them I’m gonna put the top in another 2 gallon and then grow that as a cutting usually works I’m not sure👍🌿 3/23 3:08 PM I cut them all in half today a transplanted the top of the tallest one into one that was still growing just to see if it would work. They’re all doing really good.👍 326 237am Remember how your local ss cant prevent or solve a single problem you pay taxes for. unless you're really really sick and the cowards decide that the most important and pressing issue is to raid weed users and farms and seeds...what a country of fuqs

The BMR sisters have started to fade quickly in the last couple days. Been feeding plain cold water to usher shut down in the plants. The buds are beautiful the chemical grape smell still remains and the trichomes are just about 90% milky with very few amber so far. The plants have a strong base and with the double layer scrog I don't have to worry about branches toppling so we'll just ride out this last week and harvest when the time is right!

the weather conditions are getting better and she loves it. Not many Bugs on the Plant. Salt Stones protect the Pot from Snails.

She has a nice structure, hope to get many buds from this lady, it's a strain I'm very excited to work with, hope to have a nice jar full of this diesel in a few months, stay here with me to see her performance! 💚❤️👨‍🌾

We are entering the finish line, 1 more weeks of flushing and harvest 🔥😎 N 80 P 113 K 224 Ca 50 Mg 95 S 100 Fe 1,2 👌

Super thick resinous buds the size of my forearm. Started flush. Will chop at day 65

​🌿 Journal de Culture : Cherry Cola (Auto) Date aujourd'hui 20/02 ​Date de sortie de terre : 22/01/2026 Âge : 29 jours (Semaine 5 - Fin de phase végétative / Début de stretch) ​📊 Paramètres de Culture ​Température : 23.3°C (Idéal pour cette étape) ​Humidité : 55% (Parfait pour éviter les moisissures tout en gardant une bonne croissance) ​Éclairage : Lumatek remis à 75% ​Technique : LST (Low Stress Training) visible avec les attaches rouges pour ouvrir la canopée. ​📏 Suivi des Plantes ​Plante #1 (La Grande) ​Taille : 26 cm ​Observations : Elle présente une structure très robuste. Les entre-nœuds sont serrés, ce qui annonce une plante compacte mais productive. Le palissage (LST) semble bien fonctionner, la lumière pénètre bien jusqu'au centre de la plante. Les feuilles sont larges, typiques d'une dominance Indica. ​Plante #2 (La Petite) ​Taille : 16 cm ​Observations : Bien qu'elle soit plus courte de 10 cm, elle est extrêmement dense. Elle a un aspect très "buissonnant". Elle semble prendre un peu plus de temps pour s'étirer, mais sa santé est excellente. Les nouvelles pousses au centre sont d'un vert clair bien vif, signe d'une croissance active. ​📝 Journal de Culture - Mise à jour du 21/02 ​Âge : 30 jours (Semaine 5 - Transition vers Floraison) ​🛠️ Maintenance effectuée : ​LST Ajusté : Renforcement du palissage avec les attaches rouges pour maintenir une canopée plate. Les branches secondaires sont maintenant bien dégagées. ​Défoliation légère : Retrait stratégique de quelques grandes feuilles d'ombre sur les deux plantes pour maximiser la pénétration lumineuse au centre. ​🌿 Observation des Plantes : ​Plante #2 (La Petite) : Malgré sa taille compacte, la défoliation a révélé un nombre impressionnant de départs de branches. Elle répond très bien au palissage et reste d'un vert très sain. ​Plante #1 (La Grande) : Elle continue de dominer mais l'ouverture de sa canopée est maintenant optimale. Les entre-nœuds reçoivent une lumière directe, ce qui limitera l'étirement excessif ("tigeage") lors du stretch. ​💡 État du setup : ​Lumatek à 75% : Intensité parfaite pour soutenir la poussée de croissance post-défoliation. humidité de 55% à 60% temperature 23 degrés celcius aujourd'hui le 23/02/2026 uniquement plante 1 (pot léger) 1,5 litres d'eau PH 6,3 plante 2 pot encore humide

Just finishing week 4. Damn fungus gnats got me down. Laying some mosquito dunk water on them and expect / hope to have that eradicated soon. Going to do my second leaf stripping in first day or two and a second top dressing, which I do every two weeks up to week 5 or 6.

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Week 1 - 01/01 to 01/08 2021 HUGE THANKS TO @MARSHYDROLED and @VIPARSPECTRALED! New surge protectors/heavy duty timers/the good cords. The Red Poison by @Sweet_Seeds is right on track with the Dark Devil and Purple Lemonade from my other diaries. The LSD is a little behind but the genetics seems to keep it small if you get the wrong pheno. Will give it a week or so for it to really settle in with a root base before cleaning out my 5gal RootPouch pots from the last grow and getting them transferred into their final homes. I have all my seedlings under the P1500 from Vipar as my veg light for the first few weeks to a month. It's SO nice to not have a blurple anymore, the light is way better in my room and on the eyes. The new diodes had every single seedling grow more in 6 hours than it did in the first 7 days under the blurp LED. The Red Poison perked right up and threw another set of leaves in the first 6 hours under the new light just like the Dark Devil and Purple Lemonade. I noticed a bit of spotting on the Dark Devil in my other diary so I added some Hydrogen Peroxide to the spray bottle and it cleared up. All four have been getting constant spritzing from the spray bottle to keep humidity up. Excited to see how big i can get the autos under the new lights, will switch over from the Vipar to the Mars by end of week 2/mid week 3 once I transfer them and give them a day or so settle in. Thanks for stopping in! Throw down a like and/or follow so i can return the favour 🙌 -- Check out my Diary of the Year 2020 entry 🙏 https://growdiaries.com/diaries/54258-fastbuds-original-auto-sour-diesel-grow-journal-by-glazedgrow IG: @GlazedGrow CannaBuzz: @GlazedGrow