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May 5, 2025 Harvest Summary Most plants have been successfully harvested as of today's date. Two specimens remain and are scheduled for harvest later this week, allowing for optimal maturation. Growing Method This cultivation cycle utilized a Biotabs "just add water" organic feeding strategy in conjunction with an Autopot XXL system. This combination proved highly efficient, significantly reducing maintenance time while ensuring consistent nutrition throughout the entire growth cycle. Growing Environment Lighting: Sanlight EVO 5-150 LED lights Environmental Control: Growcontrol Growbase Pro system Medium: TERRA PRETA MJ-Mix Irrigation: Autopot XXL with Flexi Tank and Airdomes Results The harvest yielded exceptional results across multiple phenotypes of the same genetic lineage: Smaller Plants: Each produced over 100g of dried material Larger Plants: Estimated yield of at least 200g per plant (final weight pending completion of drying process) Quality Indicators: All phenotypes exhibited excellent terpene profiles with pronounced aromas and high resin production (noticeably sticky flowers) Observations The current generation of autoflowering genetics demonstrated remarkable growth characteristics, comparable to traditional photoperiod varieties but with the advantage of automatic flowering transition. Plant size exceeded initial expectations, resulting in specimens larger than anticipated. Recommendations for Future Cycles Early training techniques are recommended for similar genetics to better manage plant architecture and potentially increase yields. Implementation of strategic training methods during the vegetative phase would likely optimize space utilization and light exposure throughout the canopy. Conclusion Overall, this growing cycle was highly successful. The combination of quality genetics, efficient automated watering, and organic feeding strategy delivered excellent results with minimal intervention required.
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Had 1mm of rain in the last month, responding well to very little water, drip irrigated a few hours once a week. I spent so much time hauling water jugs for feeding last year, this is a treat..
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Plants are currently drying 2+ months later. And next project au79
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SATURDAY 8/11: It's late Friday night..early Saturday morning..might as well start week 8! All systems are 'GO', and it's looking like I'm about 10-14 days away from starting the flush on WW#1 and maybe EM#1. I'm salivating ๐Ÿ˜ I just gotta get these temperatures down a bit more.. SUNDAY 8/12: Yesterday I ordered a couple of 15.0 UVB 26w CFL bulbs to suspend over the girls that are the closest to finished..try to get them to ooze some more THC for me. Today I started germinating 7 more White White Autos from CKS and 4 more Candy Cane Autos from CKS. They will also be planted in 5gal fabric pots. They will be grown in the veg tent and moved into the main tent as space becomes available. The current crop will be harvested in waves, so I'll just employ stools for the new arrivals until everybody's been harvested from the current crop and I can lower the light again. MONDAY: I'm really starting to see the effects of the heat stress from this past week. So many dead or dying leaves. Temperatures are staying below 90 at the canopy and closer to 80 at the floor during the day..varying between 83 and 87 for most of the day and climbing to about 89 by sunset. It drops to 78-80 for 5 hours of nighttime. That's a shitload better than the mid to high 90's of last week, but the damage, I'm afraid, has been done.๐Ÿ˜ข EM#1 and WW#1 aren't gonna have enough vegetation left to do much else and I want to trim away the necrotic shit before it reaches the sugary stuff. There might be enough lower leaves left alive that I can just harvest the main colas and let the lower regions be for another week of swelling and flushing, but if not, they will get one more dose of tiger bloom and cha ching in 2 days, then two days later I will flush them really well and trim off all the dead shit. Let them dry for another day or two and flush them one more time really well and put them in the dark for a day before harvesting. EM#2 still has a good bit of green in her big fan leaves and will probably perk up and show me some more bud development.๐Ÿ™ EM#3 hates anything above 85 degrees, so I'll probably never make her happy..๐Ÿ˜Ÿ WW#2 and EM#4 don't seem to have been bothered by the heat near as much.๐Ÿ‘ CC#1 and CC#2 don't like the heat at all..but they are killer dwarves and will pull through just fine.๐Ÿ‘Œ I mixed up 7 gallons of ph'd water with calmag, bud candy, big bloom (no nitrogen), and a very heavy dose of boomerang and douched everybody really well. TUESDAY: The crispy girls got a big haircut today. I cut away most of the necrotic stuff on EM#1, EM#2, and WW#1. Buds should stay pretty for another few days...and wow are they pretty! The 3 plants still have enough foliage that I've decided to let them bask under the UVB lights for a day or two between flushes...see if I can't get them to ooze a little more of the good stuff. I moved them into the areas in the garden with less PAR..mainly 660nm reds and the UVBs. I also raised the lights about 2 inches. Pretty sure that EM#4 and WW#2 are within a week of finishing as well. So far, I have 3 new WW and 2 new CC sprouts planted. One WW has emerged thus far. She shall be called "WW#3" unless she earns a nickname. New photos and video clips were taken today. WEDNESDAY: I had a 100% germination success rate with the 7 new WW's and 4 new CC's! They all got planted today, but I ran out of soil (still waiting on Amazon shipment) so I had to plant several of them in smaller pots and will have to transplant them to 5 gal pots when the Happy Frog and Coco Loco arrives. They are in the veg tent for now, but it looks like I'll have plenty of room for them all in the big tent within a week or two. WW#1 and EM#1 got flushed with 6 gallons of ph'd spring water today and will have another day/night to bask in the UVB and deep red lights, then I'll put them in the dark for another day before lovingly hacking them to bits. ๐Ÿ˜œ EM#2 isn't quite ready yet..various up-close looks at her 14" cola told me that she still has time..probably only about 20-30% cloudy trichromes now, so more Cha Ching for her tomorrow! EM#4 is in a hurry to finish..betting tomorrow will be her last nutrient dose. EM#3 is a slow-poke..maybe two more weeks or more to fully fatten her up. CC#1 is gonna be a quick one for sure..maybe another week or 10 days at most. CC#2 might be 2 more weeks. THURSDAY: Mixed up a 2 gallon batch of early flowering nutes for the CC's and Bush Bitch, 2.5 gallons of late flowering nutes for WW#2, EM#4.. and I decided that EM#2 just isn't ready yet, so she got late flowering nutes as well. The pots on WW#1 and EM#1 were still very heavy, so they were allowed to soak up the reds and UV's for another day to hopefully dry out a little more. FRIDAY: WW#1 and EM#1 are still hoping for a reprieve from the Governor, but it's not looking good for them...their sentences are set to be carried out at dawn. Last night they were stripped down and taken into lights-out solitary confinement to await their execution. They were given no last meal and when asked if they had any final requests, they asked only that they be cremated in a series of small fires spanning a couple of months. ๐Ÿ˜
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What's happening growmies, hope you're well, in this diary I'm going to demonstrate that you can grow good quality bud at an affordable cost. If you have a look at the germination week you can see how much this grow cost me.... So this week this plant has doubled in size, wow. And all I've fed her is tomato food at half dosage. I'll increase her feed when she's in full flower mode. My dog loves a munch on the leaves, he also helps himself to then if I leave any on the floor In my grow room ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿคฃ TO PURCHASE THIS AND MANY OTHER AWESOME STRAINS THEN VISIT www.zamnesia.com AND USE PROMO CODE GROWITGD TO GET 20% OFF YOUR ORDER, tell them the dr sent you. Check back next week to see how this girls doing. Thanks for stopping by as always. Please check out my other diaries and feel free to leave a like, maybe even a follow and I'll be sure to check out your diaries to. Drgreen13#6724 (discord) Stay high, stay fly, #420everyday.
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This is my favorite plant of the 16oz dutch bucket grow. She has grow fast, healthy, and has a beautiful structure. She is putting on some nice tops. She is starting to show some drooping on the top leaves in the evening since being put under the quantum boards. But she perks back up in the morning so I think she will keep chugging along. I'm thinking I will easily exceed 2 oz on harvest if I can see her to the end. Got the nutrient pumping and the lights beaming. Not much else to do from here on out
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so excited. They just keep stacking! Smell and stickiness is coming on now. Definitely get the pepper smell people have noted on the power plant. Some pistals going orange but as we're week 5-6 I'm ok with this. Best grow for me yet. Genetics and lights FTW!
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week intel: its time to harvest some of plants the ones that is mature enough. indica dominant plants will done first always so we should harvest them first because my base nutrients and one of boosters was salt based, i'll do flushing this week to get some relieve to plants in the last days stresses : flushing Drought stress via watering only one time with flushing this week feeding: day 1 : i flushed them with Advanced Nutrients Flawless finish and adjusted ph day 3 : no more feeding from now on day 5 : no more feeding from now on guide of the week : i harvest in 2 parts : first i harvest top of the branches and will let the lower buds to ripe another week then ill harvest the second wave. indica dominant plants will get done 1 or 2 weeks sooner than sativa dominant plants that will often takes more than 8 weeks so be aware to harvest them sooner. my dry and cure style is this: 3 days of hanging upside down to get water activity lower to around 0.6 in 50% humidity and 26 C temp (i know its a little high but we are in a hot summer right now and i cant get it lower even with air conditioner) and then after 3 days of drying i remove leaves and stalks, trim buds and move them to jar for the rest of their life :D . and in the first 4 days of curing i open the jar door and let hem get some fresh air in the jar for about 5 minutes and close the jar door again, after 4 days of curing like that buds are smokable but they will get better as they getting cured about 1 month. im happy as hell with this harvest :D.
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91 Octane - she is almost close to harvest stage. But Iโ€™m gonna give another two weeks and then Iโ€™ll harvest her. In previous weeks, her buds are getting dense and heavy so her branches are almost fall off. Then I solved that situation with twist tie and you guys will see on photos. Banana Daddy - she showed monster leaves and Iโ€™ll solve in one week curing then I think her buds will grow more bigger and dense. If you have new ideas or advices, you guys can suggest, advise, or teach me new ways of solving those things. Sugar Cane - the late flowering baby is now showing her beauty with trichomes like white sugar. And her buds are starting bigger and bigger. I think this sugar cane will be like 91 Octane.
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things are getting huge. did another feed with 2-8-4 and brewed a compost tea. i bought one of those huge vivosun air pumps and a couple big air stones. just warning the pump gets hot! i have really big fan blowing on it and it seemed to keep it a nice normal temp drinking about a 1/2gallon of water a day
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I hope you guys enjoy the videos I have been putting together. You can also find me on YouTube.
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It was finally time to harvest her, what good times we had with her. Amazed with how beautiful this plant is, how easy to manage and train and how rewarding Orange Hill Special is. So we said our thanks and goodbye, thanked her for all the joy she gave while growing her. I realize more and more how I love growing them even more than the end-product. It takes my mind of all going on for a while, in my miniature jungle world in the attic. Im sure all of you just sometimes sit there and watch them, in wonder, dreaming away with a good buzz on, watching them wave in the wind of the fans. So with a heavy hart I apologize, play them their last music, sit with them and feel them and smell them, watch the glistening of the cristals. In the end we had 209 gram dried Orange Hill Special, I will know the total of the grow, in a few days, since the final big whopper still has to dry: my XtraKush, be sure to check the harvest of that one *in couple of days) and see a one-dollar seed outperform two 10 dollar seeds. I probably go over 500 grams for the total grow, which would be 1.6 grams per watt. Big success! Consider an SP-3000 for your next light, you won't be disappointed! Check www.mars-hydro.com for the latest discounts! Thank you @MarsHydroLED for letting us try out your light, it made this successful grow possible! Greetings and all the best! Thank you to our friends here, our followers and the whole Growing Diaries community for just being there. Big Hug, Sunshine and BioBuds
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Hey now, I hope everyone is having a great week. It was a good week again for the 5 mainlines, I did some final LST to try and keep the mains level, and I also defoliated the lower leaves to improve the air flow. I am still feeding the same veg nutrients which is just amor si, cal mag, and maxi grow. I will start transitioning to flower nutrients tomorrow and I will gradually switch over to all over flower nutrients by the end of the week. The ladies are about 24" inches tall, but I do anticipate them growing some more before the stretch ends. I am pretty much done with LST at this point, I will just continue to defoliate as necessary and make sure they are enjoying their environment. Still very happy with the Spectrum X from Medic Grow. I am running her at 69% and the plants seem very happy and healthy. The heat and humidity are finally letting up in my region so it is nice to be able to open some windows and drop the temp outside the grow tent. I hope everyone has a great weekend, Thanks for stopping by, Stay Safe and Blaze On!!! ๐Ÿ’ช Website: https://medicgrow.com/ https://growdiaries.com/grower/medicgrowled
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Week 5: Delving into the Roots of Panty Punch Auto's Growth As we venture into Week 5 of flowering, our journey with Panty Punch Auto continues to unfold with captivating revelations and profound insights. Before we dive into the details of this week's report, let's take a moment to reflect on the remarkable progression that has brought us to this point: from the humble seedling to the towering botanical wonder that graces our grow space today. Along the way, we've witnessed the unwavering dedication, innovative techniques, and invaluable support that have nurtured her growth, culminating in the magnificent plant we have now. At the heart of Panty Punch Auto's vitality lies her intricate root system, a hidden marvel beneath the surface. This week, we shine a spotlight on the importance of roots in driving plant health and productivity. Through meticulous care and nourishment, we've cultivated a robust network of roots that serve as the foundation for her abundant foliage and flourishing fruits. It's a testament to the symbiotic relationship between roots and above-ground growth, reminding us of the vital role they play in the cultivation journey. In the realm of environmental control, TrolMaster continues to be our trusted ally, providing precision and reliability at every turn. While this week sees the continued use of the Hydro-X controller, an exciting development awaits on the horizon. A recent mail call has brought us the new Tent-X controller, poised to revolutionize our grow environment with enhanced functionality and efficiency. Stay tuned for next week's update, where we'll unveil the unboxing and integration of this cutting-edge technology. Amidst our exploration of environmental factors, CO2 monitoring emerges as a crucial aspect of cultivation optimization. Utilizing a budget-friendly Amazon meter, we've observed CO2 levels reaching approximately 1300ppm in our grow room. This insight underscores the importance of maintaining optimal CO2 levels to maximize plant growth and productivity, a key consideration in our quest for cultivation excellence. As we navigate the intricacies of plant care, attention to detail emerges as a guiding principle. From monitoring TDS and pH levels to inspecting leaves and fruits for signs of health and vitality, every detail matters in ensuring Panty Punch's continued success. It's a reminder of the importance of vigilance and dedication in nurturing our botanical companion to her fullest potential. Before concluding this report, it's essential to extend heartfelt thanks to the pillars of our cultivation journey. To Aptus for their exceptional nutrients, to Seedstockers for providing the genetic marvel that is Panty Punch Auto, to TrolMaster for their innovative environmental control solutions, to Grow Diaries for the platform that connects us all, and to the vibrant community of growers for their endless support and inspiration. Together, we embark on this green adventure, nurturing beauty and growth every step of the way. As we bid farewell to Week 5, let us marvel at the intricate web of roots that sustains Panty Punch's growth and anticipate the wonders yet to come. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this extraordinary journey together! #PantyPunchAutoAdventure #RootsAndFruits #TrolMasterControl #GrowDiariesCommunity #CultivationExcellence Genetics - Panty Punch Auto - https://seedstockers.com/ Plant nutrition - Aptus Holland - https://aptus-holland.com LED Photons - Lumatek - https://lumatek-lighting.com Controls - Trol Master - https://www.trolmaster.eu/ Watering - myself Love and attention - Me, myself and i 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 and the universe will give back to you in ways you could not even imagine so More info, the ocasional give-away and exclusive updates from all my adventures can be found - links in the profile description Friendly reminder all you see here is pure research and for educational purposes only Growers Love To you All ๐Ÿ’š ๐Ÿ’š ๐Ÿ’š
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Too much humidity and not enough airflow, so added a fan and lowered again the amount of water I am giving them and remembered not to water when lights is going off but rather do it when they come on! This strain is very vigorous and produces good sizes lovely buds that smells like a Grapefruit sour candy, very nice! I am hoping she will fatten a bit more. Still 2 to 3 weeks to go. Only water this week too
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She's looking lovely this week!!!!! Starting to get frosty. Still a while to go but her pistils have 'just' started changing colour.
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Hello guys, I would like to share some thoughts with you. In this cycle I messed up with: - light bleaching This is the main reason why the plants slowed down in flowering cycle, everyone who would like to try this strain MUST keep in mind that it's TALL and STRETCHY, and in my case one of them grew up almost to 80cm with just 9L pots. Moreover, they should have done more flowering weeks to fully develop their buds, but with the first two plants I messed up, and with the third, even though I would have let her go up to 90 days, I didn't have time left due to other reasons. Anyway, I vaped and smoked the first harvested plant, guys... it's DEVASTATING!! Who did ever say autos aren't potent?? A fool! This weed gives you an instant headbang which then turn into a really creative high. Every plant in my grow has different aroma (in addition to the size and plant structure), in fact my only complaint is: Strain behaviour inconsistency, they were so much different from each other. On march I will run Skystompers, but I will supercrop them and maybe buy a grownorthern telos :)
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Our journey is slowly coming to an end. Both Gelatos have developed well, and I'm looking forward to testing them soon. The smell in the box is mind blowing ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š.