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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
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- [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
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- [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
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- [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
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- [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
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- [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
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- [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
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- [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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Only running 1 Thin Mint x Cookies + Cream its front left in the tent, great internodal spacing came highly recommended. Switching to Bloom nutrients, two part Cropsalt. Irrigation frequency will be adjusted as flower development drastically increases over the next two weeks.
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Thank you #2fast4buds for these strains . So i broke all my expert friends yield per 600w hps and i used half of nutrients that was written in advanced nutrients prescription. I also used air circulator very little. A total of around 850 grams +-20 gram . Definitely i will grow again Gorilla cookies ,tropicanna cookies , strawberry gorilla and also i like a red one that probably is cherry cola from smell . I also will give another try to wedding cheesecake .
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7/19/25
All good, the Amnesia is a leafy beast but she is fattening up nicely. I am having some humidity issues as I'm not able to lower it below 65%.. BUT she is taking it like a champ. I got 3 strong fans going we should be good. Blueberry Bliss is also starting to stack flower.
7/21/25
Bulk is still going strong, smelly and happy. Should defoliate some more but I just had enough for now and gonna give my hands a break. Humidity is still way too high but for now no mildew or budrot in sight.
7/23/25
Defoliated, sticky happy hands with Amnesia XXL, Blueberry Bliss is also starting to smell like a muffin fresh outta the oven. Gonna start checking trichomes every two days or so.
7/25/25
Checked trichomes on my Amnesia XXL, waaaaaays to go still but super frosty. Got some nute burn on Blueberry but not very worried about it. Gonna flush and see how she responds. All in all easy breezy week for the girls
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@captaincondor
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going ok gave them the boost and pk warrior hopefully this will maximise results
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@Rial420
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Por el momento todo bien con el cultivo esta es mi segunda cosecha en indor
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@mr_smooke
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things with calcium deficiency are getting worse, I was too late to add Cal-Mag. now she's yellow. buds are getting bigger and frostier. her is day 42 since flower.
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12/19/2022: Chopped the Strawberry Gushers today. Not much to update on the other two. Still fading and starting to show a small amount of amber tricomes for both. Hope to get a couple more weeks out of these.
12/20/2022 (day 87 from germination): gave both 1 liter of water mixed with ThermX-70, FishShit, coconut powder, and BuildABloom.
12/22/2023: another watering about one liter for the two remaining - Orange Bubblegum and Newberry. Mainly used a neem cake and mosquito bit tra, with some ThermX-70. There are very few fungas gnats again, but still trying not to let them get out of control again. Both plants are seriously fading, but still not enough amber tricomes to harvest yet. Would still like to go another week or two, but I will be scoping daily at this point. The smell of both the plants is insane. The Orange Bubblegum smells like Orange arm pits, and the Newberry still smells like fruity pebbles, with some funk as well.
12/24/2022: gave each plant 1 liter of water with ThermX-70 and some mosquito bit tea, which I question if it is doing anything for the gnats. They seem to be getting worse again. The only thing that really seemed to knock the population way down was the nematodes, but with only about a week left, I'm just going to deal with these little fuckers. Ordered more nematodes and rove beetles for my 3x3 grow I plan to start very soon.
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Things are progressing nicely. Will put it in flower tent in next week or 2.
Second plant of perpetual grow ended up being a dud. A blackberry kush seed has recently been sowed.
Photos/video taken 56 days after breaking soil.
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The signs of light bleaching (=snow white tops) are increasing during week 7. (see in video) The light is so strong that the top of the buds start to grow white instead of green....looks almost like a snow-cap. 😄 All 18 CANNALOPE HAZE plants from DNA-GENETICS are devloping GREAT...they produce more and more flowers EVERY day. The trichome production is now in full swing as well, the plants get stickier every day. The 9 plants on the left under the LUMATEK PRO 600W are a little bit lighter in color and less uniform than the 9 plants on the right side under the two Q6W-Gen. 2 LED-lamps from SANlight. The plants on the right have a darker , more healthier color and are VERY UNIFORM, all have almost the EXACT SAME SIZE. The aroma inside the HOMEBOX-tent gets stronger now as well...I love the 'hazy' smell of the plants...very enticing! 😍 This week I add some Orgatrex (40 ml/liter) and Bacterex (2 gram/liter) to my watering, since BIOTABS recommend to do that in their feeding schedule.
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Now at this week im have LST those loosely and just direct natural tilting now let these grow and i first think im FIM these chicas but now not sure,
Time will show what is the Final act.
And im get nutrients higher but not yet full dosege that im raise next filling but overall im fukin love these its so much easyer faster and im get exited every time i chek if all good and somethin has allways happend!
ReggeaOkkey peace out!
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🌱 Skywalker OG — Week 6 From Seed
12/12 From Seed · Transition Into Flower
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🔁 Quick Recap — From Seed to Now
Skywalker OG has been grown 12/12 from seed from day one.
No veg phase, no forced speed — just letting the plant express itself naturally while guiding structure gently.
From early life, our approach has been:
• Leaf bending instead of topping
• Minimal stress, frequent observation
• No rush — letting the plant tell us when it’s ready
Up until now, all work has focused on:
• Building a strong, open frame
• Keeping internodes exposed to light
• Preparing the plant for flower without shocking it
Week 6 from seed marks an important moment:
👉 The transition into flower structure, even if pistils are only just starting to show.
This week is less about growth speed — and more about setting the stage.
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✂️ Canopy Work & Plant Training (This Week)
This week we went a little harder than usual, on purpose.
What We Did
• Continued leaf bending, but with more intention
• Light lollipopping of the lower, shaded growth
• Selective defoliation (not a strip-down, not a clean shave)
• Introduced plastic clamps to guide branches outward
Why We Did It
Leaf removal
• Improves airflow inside the plant
• Reduces humidity pockets
• Helps light reach meaningful flower sites
• Removes leaves that were blocking, not contributing
Lollipopping (light)
• Cleans up growth that would never reach the canopy
• Helps the plant redirect energy upward
• Makes future watering and airflow cleaner
Clamps & bending
• Opens the plant instead of stacking it
• Creates multiple dominant tops
• Avoids cutting or topping stress
• Allows gradual correction instead of forcing angles
We don’t see this as “defoliation” in the aggressive sense.
We see it as guidance and clarification.
Nothing here is done in one session or out of frustration.
Everything is done slowly, plant by plant, read by feel.
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🌡️ Environment Update
• Day temperature: ~28°C (successfully raised)
• Humidity: ~65%
• PPFD: ~600–850 (based on plant height and position)
• CO₂: ~900 ppm
As outside temperatures remain cooler, the room itself has naturally become its own heat source:
• More plant mass
• Higher light intensity
• Under-canopy lighting added
This allowed us to stabilize the environment without forcing heaters or extremes, which is exactly how we like to work.
Airflow
• Vortex extraction
• Cross-winds with multiple fans
• Constant, gentle movement across the canopy
No leaf flutter chaos — just steady motion.
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💧 Feeding & Nutrition Strategy
This week marks a clear nutritional transition.
• EC: 2.4
• pH: 6.5 (transitioning to 6.0+ from now on)
From this point forward:
👉 All feedings will be pH 6.0 and above
Why Higher pH Now?
As plants enter flowering, their nutrient priorities shift.
A slightly higher pH improves availability of key elements needed for:
• Flower initiation
• Structural development
• Energy transfer
Nutrient Changes
• ✅ Introduced: Terra Bloom — 5 ml/L
• ❌ Removed: Terra Grow
Simple, clean transition — no stacking, no panic feeding.
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🔮 What to Expect Next Week
Expect:
• Stretch continuation
• Tops adjusting to new light exposure
• Faster response at exposed nodes
• More visible flower initiation
Do NOT expect:
• Immediate bud stacking
• Explosive flower size
• Perfect symmetry overnight
This week is about positioning, not payoff.
The work done now decides how easy (or hard) the next 4–6 weeks will be.
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🧠 Final Notes
This is our way of reading the garden.
It’s our humble opinion, shaped by experience, observation, and patience.
Everyone is encouraged to:
• Try this technique
• Try other techniques
• Combine techniques
• Or do the exact opposite
Plants are teachers — not rules.
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Big thanks to:
• Grow Diaries for the platform
• Our sponsors and supporters
• The OGs who’ve been here since day one
• The new faces joining the journey
• The lovers
• The haters (they keep things interesting 😄)
And most of all — the community that keeps learning together.
See you next week 🌱
Let’s keep reading the plants.
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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/
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• Lumiflora — Under-canopy LED lighting
https://lumiflorade.com/
• TrollMaster — Environmental controllers and automation gear (past collaboration)
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Genetics
• Zamnesia Seeds — Genetics used in this project
https://www.zamnesia.com/
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🌱 Soil, Substrates, Boosters & Root Support
• Plagron — Substrates, bio mixes, and supportive products
https://plagron.com/en/
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• Grove Bags — Curing and storage solutions
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(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.
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She is growing pretty well, the buds is getting bigger and no issues so far 🤞🙂
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@Gardens_of_Of
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Finishing up nicely. Giving it another 4-5 days to get more amber. Only flushing this week.
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@DrGanj
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This plant was a dream to grow, wish I'd taken cuts. Halfway through dry at 7 days. Drying at 55 - 60 % RH and 17 - 19 degrees C. I anticipate she'll be done between 10 - 14 days total dry time and I'll then trim and update weights on this Harvest.
133.75g total after trim. She's a nice smoke, very happy.
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I tried defoliating two days ago but just the leaves that are underneath and started to bend toward the soil, 1-2 leaves per plant not that serious defoliating because its an autoflower and I won’t stress it to much. I did another defoliating an hour ago, 1 leaf per plant again just those trap inside the bottom part. Low stress training still on going but no new tie, i’ll try to leave it like that until the end i’ll just tuck the leaves blocking the developing pistils.
I noticed that out of 3 plants, 1 is taller and bushier than the rest. Looks like the other two stunned their growth or just slow in growth. Seriously I don’t have an idea same nutrient and care are given to all plants.
I feed them twice a week every 3-4 days, no negative reactions or whatnot. Nutrients adjusted in this week. Same temperature and humidity level as last week, keeping an eye daily to adjust if its not in desire level.
