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@GardenSchool
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February 23, 2021 (Week 7, Day 50, Flower 1): It's the first day of flower! The plants slept for 12 hours last night and will keep that up until harvest. Still seeing pretty crazy growth even for the 12 hours of darkness they went through. Grew about another .5". Excited to see how much these things stretch. Soil was very dry this morning so I watered with 4l of water per plant with 3ml/l pH Perfect Bloom + 2ml/l pH Perfect Grow + 2ml/l Sweet Raw + 1ml/l Big Bud + 1ml Cal-Mag Plus + 1/4 tsp/gal Humboldt Nutrients Big Up Flower Powder with a pH of 5.8. Runoff pH of 6.3. I will start watering with a 6.0 solution going forward. I also top dressed with about an inch of fresh Roots Organics Lush soil. Plants are looking great. Not seeing any problems currently. I'll keep a close eye on them as they transition. Turned down humidity another 5% today. Averaging 50% rH and 73℉.
February 24, 2021 (Week 7, Day 51, Flower 2): Plants look great. Soil still moist from watering. Tilled half inch of topsoil. Averaging 50% rH and 73℉. Nothing else for today.
February 25, 2021 (Week 7, Day 52, Flower 3): No complaints at all. These plants are as healthy as they can be from what I can tell. The growth sites are starting to do some funky stuff and everything is kind of starting to "clump" together. Really interesting to watch this process happen, as I've always wondered exactly how the buds begin to form. I was greeted with a very sweet smell when I opened my tent this morning, nothing strong yet. To encourage further vertical growth I've removed all LST ties except for two from Gelato 1 and Unknown 2. I adjusted the ties on Unknown 1 because it's already starting to stretch and I need it to slow down just a bit while the others catch up. Soil is semi-moist this morning but the pots are still pretty heavy, so I'll water in a day or two. Averaging 50% rH and 72℉.
February 26, 2021 (Week 7, Day 53, Flower 4): Pots were light today so watered with 4l per plant with 3ml/l pH Perfect Bloom + 2ml/l pH Perfect Grow + 2ml/l Sweet Raw + 1ml/l Big Bud + 1ml Cal-Mag Plus at 6.0 pH. Runoff sitting at 6.4 pH. Defoliated one more node on each growth stem - the lollipop look is coming around. It will probably be my last defoliation like this. From now on I'll only pluck fan leaves that get in the way of bud sites. Unknown 1 grew over 2" in the last 24 hours. The stretch is getting real. I removed all remaining LST ties from Gelato 1 and Unknown 2. I redid the LST ties on Unknown 1 in an attempt to control its growth, but at this point I feel like it's just going to be a lanky plant and there's nothing I can do about it. I'll do my best to keep them as level as I can. Also, I took off Unknown 2's stem cast today and it healed really, really well. I have never seen a plant do this, but it filled itself in with tissue that is soft to the touch, and there's only a slight split at the top. It's looking really great. My wife noticed the smell of the plants this morning for the first time - so that's a good sign! Plants are starting to put off a lot of their own humidity, so I haven't refilled my humidifier in days. Averaging 50% rH and 72℉. Happy Friday everyone! 👻
February 27, 2021 (Week 7, Day 54, Flower 5): Soil is still moist - tilled half inch of topsoil. Overnight it appears Gelato 1 and Unknown 2 are doing their damnedest to catch up with Unknown 1 - they both grew about 2". Plants are looking great and are definitely starting to stretch! Averaging 50% rH and 70℉.
February 28, 2021 (Week 7, Day 55, Flower 6): Top soil is pretty dry, but the pots are still heavy. I'll hold off watering for a day or two. The last 24-hour period I think I saw the biggest difference in the plants so far. Each growth stem stretched a ton on each plant, but at varying degrees. The canopy is suddenly uneven, but I think trying to keep everything even at this point will be futile. I will let them go and install the SCROG net soon if the colas start growing too differently from one another. The stipules on every plant tripled in length overnight so I think the plants are definitely getting with the new 12-hour schedule. All the plants are starting to shoot off tons of pre-flowers and pistils now. They're in the swing of things now. Averaging 50% rH and 70℉.
March 1, 2021 (Week 7, Day 56, Flower 7): Soil is dry but pots still have some weight. Will probably water tomorrow. Plants are looking fantastic. Canopy is stretching all over the place. Averaging 50% rH and 70℉.
Looking forward to next week! Hopefully we'll start to see some flowers poking through soon!
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Pure ice cream clone 1 has roots and started growing finally. She has some deformities in new vegging leaves. I imagine it is nutrition related. She kinda lst to herself when she fell over several days ago. She was showing signs of growth so I didn't want to disturb her, and mess it up. Everything is looking good for this clone now. I am not sure how long I want to veg her, and her sister if she pulls through. Nothing else to report at this time. Thank you Pure Instinto seeds. 🤜🏻🤛🏻🌱🌱🌱
Thank you grow diaries community for the 👇likes👇, follows, comments, and subscriptions on my YouTube channel👇. ❄️🌱🍻
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@Elguacho420
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Buenas a tod@s... Bueno otra semanita más para estas niñas que están gigantes, en breve pasarán a floración y a seguir desarrollando, de momento va todo bien solamente unas puntas que marcan exceso de nutrientes, siempre colocando lo mínimo, pero bueno cosas q pasan, se las ve que van creciendo dentro del todo uniformemente... Ojalá siga todo bien como hasta ahora... Un saludo y buenos humos... 💨💨💨😎👍🏻
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Hi Growmies~!
What This Post is About
Today, I'll be recording how to cultivate soil microbes at home.
These microbes offer numerous benefits, and they are simple to make.
How I Came Up with This Technique
Since 2014, I’ve tried synthetic growing methods like DWC. While they gave quick results, I often ran into issues with consistency.
Nutrients would expire during breaks, meaning I had to keep buying new bottles.
I strongly felt I needed a change.
A couple of years ago, after taking a break, I started to research and switched to organic growing.
At first, it felt overwhelming with all the steps and prep work, but I saw real potential.
After experimenting with different methods, I came across Korean Natural Farming (KNF) and JADAM, introduced by Mr. Cho.
His simple, ultra low-cost techniques inspired me. They focus on letting nature do the work.
While growing,
I noticed that synthetic nutrient bottles were expensive, especially when trying to complete a full nutrient set.
Organic growing may require more attention and can be costly when investing in organic materials.
Preparing the soil in advance and top dressing with dry nutrients every other week - just these two methods were consuming space, time, and money.
Indoor farming is unnatural, while organic farming is a natural approach.
I had to bring these ideas together, but organic farming often seems geared toward large plots like farms.
Incorporating organic techniques into my indoor garden requires a lot of effort and careful calculations.
So this is one of my techniques for keeping my plants happy:
supporting their daily needs helps them snap out of deficiencies quickly, allowing them to grow consistently.
It took me a while to adapt this technique for indoor use.
I hope this helps, guys!
Supplies Needed
- Potatoes: Provide nutrients and food for the microbes.
- Sea Salt: Stimulates microbial activity and controls harmful organisms.
- Dechlorinated Water: Allows the microbes to grow and multiply.
- Compost, leaf mold, or worm castings: Contains natural microorganisms that are key for this process.
How to Make (1 gallon)
1 cooked potato (about 2 golf ball-sized)
1 pinch of sea salt
2 tablespoons compost or worm castings
1 gallon dechlorinated water
1. Mix Ingredients: In a clean container, fill it with the dechlorinated water, dissolve the sea salt, and add the compost along with the mashed potato.
2. Ferment: Optionally cover the container and let it sit at room temperature for 24-48 hours.
3. Strain (Optional): After fermentation, you can strain the solution if you prefer a clearer liquid.
Note: Watch the timelapse video to see how the microbes activate!
**WARNING**
Wear gloves if possible and/or avoid contact with open wounds
How to Use
IMPORTANT: Always dilute the solution before applying it to plants.
- Use when bubbles form a "pizza shape" on the surface.
- Dilute 5-10 ml per liter of water for bi-weekly feeding. (Test a small batch first to find the best rate for your setup.)
- Once the bubbles disappear, the microbes are likely inactive. You can either mix the rest with water as fertilizer or discard it.
Pros
Promotes Plant Growth
- Usually fixes deficiencies in as little as 6 to 72 hours.
- Improves nutrient absorption, and helps plants thrive.
Boosts Plant Immunity
- Works as IPM: Can be used as foliar sprays (no staining on leaves).
- Lowers the risk of powdery mildew and other diseases.
- Helps the soil ecosystem with beneficial organisms like predatory mites and springtails.
- Naturally reduces pest pressure (Less risk of fungus gnats and other pests).
Improves Soil Health & Supports Composting
- Quickly breaks down organic matter and nutrients.
- Makes growing organically in small containers, like 1-gallon pots, easy.
- Over time, soil becomes softer and richer, even in small pots.
Cost-Effective, Sustainable & Eco-Friendly
- No need for complex equipment like pH pens, air pumps, or other tools.
- Reduces the need for CalMag, N-P-K, or micronutrient supplements (just add a little bit of sea salt to every watering).
- No sugar sources needed in the soil.
- Works for all types of plants—houseplants, exotics, ornamentals, and crops.
Cons
- Limited shelf life; the solution will develop an unpleasant odor after a certain period.
1 Corinthians 10:26
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@stoneyroneyjr
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Been too busy to update the last few weeks, but they’re surviving longer then I expected. When I received my new light I did not take in consideration of the heat output and within the first night of use the tent reached a scorching 88 degrees
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@phelice
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Week 8 and growth continues to be muted. Due to the poor soil, I'm only slightly scratching the strain's potential.
I've attached a video of the insects that were in the soil, along with the fungus gnats.
Today, the ladies were trimmed a bit at the bottom.
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woche 8 und weiterhin verhaltener wuchs. aufgrund der schlechten erde kratze ich natürlich nur leicht am potential des strains.
ich habe mal ein video der insekten beigefügt die neben trauermücken in der erde inklusive waren.
heute wurden die damen untenrum etwas freigeschnitten.
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@Turbo420
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This week I did a single topping at the 5th node. Along with this I applied low stress training and tucking to expose the new growth.
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@GangbudsGenesgdl
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28/12/20. inicio de semana, 64 cm de altura hoy se aplico un nutriente foliar marca mexicana Rootz kelper son un extracto algas y azucarez y se aplico por riego giga grow. este contiene guano de murcielago
todo organico.
30/12/20. hoy se rego con forzasilicia un fertilizante organico de una marca mexicana muy buena en mi pais
01/01/21. hoy se aplico un nutriente foliar marca mexicana Rootz💪 kelper son un extracto algas y azucarez y se aplico por riego giga grow. este contiene guano de murcielago
03/01/21 cierre de semana 68 cm
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💩Holy Crap Growmies We Are Back💩
Well growmies we are 56 days in and everything is going as good as it can👌 Afraid she's had some major issues but that's just how it goes folks 😉 she's definitely on the mend 👈
👉 Shes a short chunky little plant 👈 We got some very pretty colors😍 👌 She's got some odd colors kinda like tiger leafing,😉
Lights being readjusted and chart updated .........👍 Even with early major issues due to the soil/medium she's come a long way 👈
👉I used NutriNPK for nutrients for my grows and welcome anyone to give them a try .👈
👉 www.nutrinpk.com 👈
NutriNPK Cal MAG 14-0-14
NutriNPK Grow 28-14-14
NutriNPK Bloom 8-20-30
NutriNPK Bloom Booster 0-52-34
I GOT MULTIPLE DIARIES ON THE GO 😱 please check them out 😎
👉THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO GO OVER MY DIARIES 👈
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@La_Gata_Fea
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Pretty much done. I think this is the prettiest plant I’ve ever grown. That purple color
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@GrowFunMD
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See comments in videos. I will say, I am loving my AutoPots. It has taken a huge burden off the growing process, not having to water everyday or every other day. So much, that I have purchased a 4 Pot XL system for my smaller tent. Grow easier, with #AutoPotUSA.
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@ClubRiot
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Start week 4 , Bio Grow 2 ml/L + Alg-A-Mic 1 ml/L + Sensi Cal-Mag Xtra 1.5 ml/L (Ph 6.3).
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@LittleBigTrees
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Have her a big defoliating to allow light to the bud sites and to reduce humidity in the tent , she took it well and is growing really fast still.
The smell is very old school skunk type smell at this point
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@HeavensHarvest89
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I'm starting to feel like a broken record but week 11 was another easy week finishing out the week with soil ph right at 6..8 and she is just getting fatter and fatter by the day. now day 2 into week 12 with another 2 weeks to go before I chop her.. cant wait to see the final product
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@Unculti_responsable
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Bueno esta semana estaban muy bien la planta pero ya estaba muy alta y estaban por llegar a la altura máxima de la carpa , pusimos una malla así bajaban las ramas y podían recibir mejor luz toda la planta, estamos fertilizando con engorde y guano también abonamos con humus de lombriz, la planta está muy bien así q vamos a ir viendo como sigue
