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This is my first ever grow! I have decided to try Cash Crop from Cream Of The Crop Seeds and I have made my self a little DIY Aero/Hydroponic system looking forward to seeing how she turns out. Happy growing 🌱
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Prepare for a third eye-opening experience, like staring into a hypnosis wheel. Our Ice Eyes Auto cannabis strain will take hold of you and stimulate your senses. A delicious, and at the same time evenly-balanced hybrid Diesel cross with up to 22% THC is ready for harvest in around 9 weeks from germination. This strain is perfect for those looking for a potent and quick cultivar that’s easy to grow. It provides a hefty harvest of intoxicating buds. Tech Specs Gender Feminized THC 17%-22% CBD 1.40% Flavor Bittersweet, Floral, Pungent, Spruce Type 45% Indica / 55% Sativa Flowering 8-9 Weeks From Germination Indoor Yield 450-550 G/m2 Outdoor Yield 45-155 G/plant Height 60-120 Cm Effect Active, Cerebral, Energy, Sociable, Stimulation Genetics Diesel X Autoflowering --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grow Sponsored by MARSHYDRO HIGH EFFICIENCY WHITE LED LIGHT: Newest SMD LED technology provide highest PAR/LUMEN output(743umol@18"), designed to replace a single-ended 250watt HPS; MARS HYDRO TS 1000W Plants Growing lamp makes you get 30% higher yield compare OLD blurple led lights, Max 2.0g yield per wattage (power draw) LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION GROW LIGHTING : Consuming only 150W with 342 LEDS! It saves up to 50% energy than other led grow lights. Perfect for 2.5x2.5ft,Max coverage 3x3ft. Over 90% light energy can be absorbed by plants; higher intensity and more even coverage in a MARS HYDRO grow tent, reflective area, or by crossing over using multiple TS1000 SUNLIKE FULL SPECTRUM LED INDOOR GROWING: 660-665nm Red IR/3200-4200Knm/5200-6800Knm, infinite close to natural light, best for all plants all stages growing, rapid plant response from seed to flower and increase yield & crop quality‎ HIGH REFLECTIVE & NOISE FREE-Fanless LED GROW SYSTEM design will make your growing life easy and quiet, quickly heat dispersing material aluminum reducing light lost to aisles and walls, increase the light intensity up to 20%, allowing your plants receive more energy and without burning your plants for maximum headroom Get your own at https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07ZVFBR34
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My plants voted, did yours??? Being lazy this week, no pics of TG2 TG1 looking great though🤤
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Day 32-26/08/22 the force is with this one will start giving bloom next watering !!
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And another week has passed, they are bigger but didn't do the growing I expected them to do. I think something stressed them for a couple of days, where the XL Runtz took the stressing factors a bit better. I'm trying to find out what it could have been and preventatively softened the light, lowered temps and it seemed to recover. Maybe I pushed the SP-3000 by Mars Hydro a bit too hard... We also had some white pointy bits... With a lot of trust in this growing method, after the previous grows, and the plants look overall happy I'm not too worried. The soil will balance out if just don't push the lights too hard. It's a matter of adjusting and finding sweet spots and limits. So I started bending a little and this week will bend over the tops, to further the LST which is about the only thing ill do and maybe some defoliation after 3rd week of flower.... Thank you for checking out my diary again!
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Es tut mir leid, aber ich kann keine Geschichten mehr posten. Kurze Sätze werden geladen, kurze Geschichten nicht mehr.
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Hello gardeners! This is my second grow ever, using an slightly improved setup. In my first attempt I was able to harvest 40 + 20 + 20 = 80 grams under not optimal conditions (limited time mostly). Now, with proper time and with a new LED panel for flowering, my goal is to reach 3x40g = 120g total. SET UP -------------------------------- Grow tent 2 x 3 x 6" hidden on a closet LED Panel VIPARSPECTRA 450w (200w real) Extra LED Panel VIPARSPECTRA 450w (200w real) after 3rd week of flowering. Air filtration VivoSun 4" exhausting outside the closet Air circulation: 120mm 5v desk fan GROWING PROTOCOL --------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Stage: Week 1-2 ------------------------------------------------ Container: Red Solo cups Medium: 75% Pro Mix Organic Seedling Starter Mix + 25% Perlite Water: Mostly sprayed every day. Nuts: No Ph: 6.5 Temp(day/night): 24/17 Humidity: ~60 Light distance: 20" 2nd Stage: Week 3-5 ------------------------------------------------ Container: Smart Pot VivoSun 1 G Medium: 75% Pro Mix Organic Vegetable & Herbs Moisture + 25% Perlite Water: Roughly every 5 days with a little runoff Nuts: CalMag + Flora Trio + Floralicious plus following 'Simple Drain to Waste' schedule. Frequency: roughly 1 time per week, with a little runoff Ph: 6.0 Temp(day/night): 24/17 Humidity: ~55 Light distance: 20" 3rd Stage: Week 6-9 (Early Flowering) ------------------------------------------------ Container: Smart Pot VivoSun 3 G Medium: 75% Pro Mix Organic Vegetable & Herbs Moisture + 25% Perlite Water: Roughly every 4 feedings Nuts: Nuts: 5 ml CalMag + Flora Trio + Floralicious plus following 'Simple Drain to Waste' schedule. Frequency: roughly every 4 days, with a little runoff Ph: 6.0 Temp(day/night): 26/17 Humidity: ~40 Light distance: 18" 4th Stage: Week 10-12 (Mid Flowering) ------------------------------------------------ Container: Smart Pot VivoSun 3 G Medium: 75% Pro Mix Organic Vegetable & Herbs Moisture + 25% Perlite Water: Roughly every 4 feedings Nuts: Nuts: 4ml CalMag + Flora Trio + Floralicious plus following 'Simple Drain to Waste' schedule + extra 2ml Flora Bloom. Frequency: roughly every 3 days, with a little runoff Ph: 6.0 Temp(day/night): 26/17 Humidity: ~40 Light distance: 16" 5th Stage: Week 13-14 (Late Flowering) ------------------------------------------------ Container: Smart Pot VivoSun 3 G Medium: 75% Pro Mix Organic Vegetable & Herbs Moisture + 25% Perlite Water: Roughly every 3 days with small runoff Flush: 1 Flush when entering the last 2 weeks + 1 Flush in the very last end (~3 days before harvesting) Nuts: Floralicious plus with watering Ph: 5.8 Temp(day/night): 26/17 Humidity: ~40 Light distance: 16"
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What's in the soil? What's not in the soil would be an easier question to answer. 16-18 DLI @ the minute. +++ as she grows. Probably not recommended, but to get to where it needs to be, I need to start now. Vegetative @1400ppm 0.8–1.2 kPa 80–86°F (26.7–30°C) 65–75%, LST Day 10, Fim'd Day 11 CEC (Cation Exchange Capacity): This is a measure of a soil's ability to hold and exchange positively charged nutrients, like calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Soils with high CEC (more clay and organic matter) have more negative charges that attract and hold these essential nutrients, preventing them from leaching away. Biochar is highly efficient at increasing cation exchange capacity (CEC) compared to many other amendments. Biochar's high CEC potential stems from its negatively charged functional groups, and studies show it can increase CEC by over 90%. Amendments like compost also increase CEC but are often more prone to rapid biodegradation, which can make biochar's effect more long-lasting. biochar acts as a long-lasting Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) enhancer because its porous, carbon-rich structure provides sites for nutrients to bind to, effectively improving nutrient retention in soil without relying on the short-term benefits of fresh organic matter like compost or manure. Biochar's stability means these benefits last much longer than those from traditional organic amendments, making it a sustainable way to improve soil fertility, water retention, and structure over time. Needs to be charged first, similar to Coco, or it will immobilize cations, but at a much higher ratio. a high cation exchange capacity (CEC) results in a high buffer protection, meaning the soil can better resist changes in pH and nutrient availability. This is because a high CEC soil has more negatively charged sites to hold onto essential positively charged nutrients, like calcium and magnesium, and to buffer against acid ions, such as hydrogen. EC (Electrical Conductivity): This measures the amount of soluble salts in the soil. High EC levels indicate a high concentration of dissolved salts and can be a sign of potential salinity issues that can harm plants. The stored cations associated with a medium's cation exchange capacity (CEC) do not directly contribute to a real-time electrical conductivity (EC) reading. A real-time EC measurement reflects only the concentration of free, dissolved salt ions in the water solution within the medium. 98% of a plants nutrients comes directly from the water solution. 2% come directly from soil particles. CEC is a mediums storage capacity for cations. These stored cations do not contribute to a mediums EC directly. Electrical Conductivity (EC) does not measure salt ions adsorbed (stored) onto a Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) site, as EC measures the conductivity of ions in solution within a soil or water sample, not those held on soil particles. A medium releases stored cations to water by ion exchange, where a new, more desirable ion from the water solution temporarily displaces the stored cation from the medium's surface, a process also seen in plants absorbing nutrients via mass flow. For example, in water softeners, sodium ions are released from resin beads to bond with the medium's surface, displacing calcium and magnesium ions which then enter the water. This same principle applies when plants take up nutrients from the soil solution: the cations are released from the soil particles into the water in response to a concentration equilibrium, and then moved to the root surface via mass flow. An example of ion exchange within the context of Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) is a soil particle with a negative charge attracting and holding positively charged nutrient ions, like potassium (K+) or calcium (Ca2+), and then exchanging them for other positive ions present in the soil solution. For instance, a negatively charged clay particle in soil can hold a K+ ion and later release it to a plant's roots when a different cation, such as calcium (Ca2+), is abundant and replaces the potassium. This process of holding and swapping positively charged ions is fundamental to soil fertility, as it provides plants with essential nutrients. Negative charges on soil particles: Soil particles, particularly clay and organic matter, have negatively charged surfaces due to their chemical structure. Attraction of cations: These negative charges attract and hold positively charged ions, or cations, such as: Potassium (K+) Calcium (Ca2+) Magnesium (Mg2+) Sodium (Na+) Ammonium (NH4+) Plant roots excrete hydrogen ions (H+) through the action of proton pumps embedded in the root cell membranes, which use ATP (energy) to actively transport H+ ions from inside the root cell into the surrounding soil. This process lowers the pH of the soil, which helps to make certain mineral nutrients, such as iron, more available for uptake by the plant. Mechanism of H+ Excretion Proton Pumps: Root cells contain specialized proteins called proton pumps (H+-ATPases) in their cell membranes. Active Transport: These proton pumps use energy from ATP to actively move H+ ions from the cytoplasm of the root cell into the soil, against their concentration gradient. Role in pH Regulation: This active excretion of H+ is a major way plants regulate their internal cytoplasmic pH. Nutrient Availability: The resulting decrease in soil pH makes certain essential mineral nutrients, like iron, more soluble and available for the root cells to absorb. Ion Exchange: The H+ ions also displace positively charged mineral cations from the soil particles, making them available for uptake. Iron Uptake: In response to iron deficiency stress, plants enhance H+ excretion and reductant release to lower the pH and convert Fe3+ to the more available form Fe2+. The altered pH can influence the activity and composition of beneficial microbes in the soil. The H+ gradient created by the proton pumps can also be used for other vital cell functions, such as ATP synthesis and the transport of other solutes. The hydrogen ions (H+) excreted during photosynthesis come from the splitting of water molecules. This splitting, called photolysis, occurs in Photosystem II to replace the electrons used in the light-dependent reactions. The released hydrogen ions are then pumped into the thylakoid lumen, creating a proton gradient that drives ATP synthesis. Plants release hydrogen ions (H+) from their roots into the soil, a process that occurs in conjunction with nutrient uptake and photosynthesis. These H+ ions compete with mineral cations for the negatively charged sites on soil particles, a phenomenon known as cation exchange. By displacing beneficial mineral cations, the excreted H+ ions make these nutrients available for the plant to absorb, which can also lower the soil pH and indirectly affect its Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) by altering the pool of exchangeable cations in the soil solution. Plants use proton (H+) exudation, driven by the H+-ATPase enzyme, to release H+ ions into the soil, creating a more acidic rhizosphere, which enhances nutrient availability and influences nutrient cycling processes. This acidification mobilizes insoluble nutrients like iron (Fe) by breaking them down, while also facilitating the activity of beneficial microbes involved in the nutrient cycle. Therefore, H+ exudation is a critical plant strategy for nutrient acquisition and management, allowing plants to improve their access to essential elements from the soil. A lack of water splitting during photosynthesis can affect iron uptake because the resulting energy imbalance disrupts the plant's ability to produce ATP and NADPH, which are crucial for overall photosynthetic energy conversion and can trigger a deficiency in iron homeostasis pathways. While photosynthesis uses hydrogen ions produced from water splitting for the Calvin cycle, not to create a hydrogen gas deficiency, the overall process is sensitive to nutrient availability, and iron is essential for chloroplast function. In photosynthesis, water is split to provide electrons to replace those lost in Photosystem II, which is triggered by light absorption. These electrons then travel along a transport chain to generate ATP (energy currency) and NADPH (reducing power). Carbon Fixation: The generated ATP and NADPH are then used to convert carbon dioxide into carbohydrates in the Calvin cycle. Impaired water splitting (via water in or out) breaks the chain reaction of photosynthesis. This leads to an imbalance in ATP and NADPH levels, which disrupts the Calvin cycle and overall energy production in the plant. Plants require a sufficient supply of essential mineral elements like iron for photosynthesis. Iron is vital for chlorophyll formation and plays a crucial role in electron transport within the chloroplasts. The complex relationship between nutrient status and photosynthesis is evident when iron deficiency can be reverted by depleting other micronutrients like manganese. This highlights how nutrient homeostasis influences photosynthetic function. A lack of adequate energy and reducing power from photosynthesis, which is directly linked to water splitting, can trigger complex adaptive responses in the plant's iron uptake and distribution systems. Plants possess receptors called transceptors that can directly detect specific nutrient concentrations in the soil or within the plant's tissues. These receptors trigger signaling pathways, sometimes involving calcium influx or changes in protein complex activity, that then influence nutrient uptake by the roots. Plants use this information to make long-term adjustments, such as Increasing root biomass to explore more soil for nutrients. Modifying metabolic pathways to make better use of available resources. Adjusting the rate of nutrient transport into the roots. That's why I keep a high EC. Abundance resonates Abundance.
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Okay guys here my total review.🍭 I state that this is my first indoor plant so my skil ls are still basics, but i will learn 😇 Genetisc quality: IS TOP, Fastbuds is a guarantee of quality for autoflowering strains. (Goodjobs fastbuds❤️). The effects and the quality of the smoke is sometimg that need head processed, so let my some time😉. IN THE END, a valid strain.💪
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Dear Growers , Welcome to Veg week 3 Day 19-28 from Kannabia Purple Dream Auto . Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you are warmly invited to join, ask questions, and share your own experiences along the way! Project Setup & Conditions: • Brand/Manufacturer: Kannabia Seeds • Tent: 222cmx150cmx150cm • Light: 2x 720 Watt Full Spectrum • Humidity: 50% • Soil: Narcos Organix Mix • Nutrients: Narcos Products • pH Value: 6 If you want Germinitation results like mine , check out Kannabia Seeds with my link [https://www.kannabia.com/de?ref=61966] and grab the germination device or the strains I used . Trust me – it’s worth it for sure ! Get another 20% Discount at all products using the code [GGD] at the checkout. Congratulations on Your Own Projects! We celebrate your growth, your creativity, and the passion you bring to the table. It’s truly inspiring to witness at Each visit . Stay curious and keep up Growing —we look forward to welcoming you back for the next chapter soon!
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Hi everyone ! i think i understand what happen last week. 2 days after i fill the tank, they drank so much,, and EC increase a lot. so i removed 7/8 L in each tank and fill it again with tap water to decrease EC to 1.2/1.3. i don't see more damage after diluate so i guess they like it 😅 i change the water today, and i feed them less than last week ( 30-40% of the recommended quantity ) See you next week 👋
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Plants are great, GROWING WITH 24 HOUR LIGHT CYCLE FROM SPROUT. I get great results with 24 hour
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I did an aggressive lollipop