Hi@ALL,
it's the end of the second flowering week, unfortunately, Iβm dealing with fungus gnats. As a countermeasure, Iβve used nematodes. The challenge is that during the flowering phase, I prefer to let the soil dry out completely before watering. However, nematodes require consistently moist conditions to survive. Additionally, Iβve read that nematodes can take three to four weeks to eliminate all the eggs β quite a long time. I might also try neem oil.
Also, Iβve noticed that the tips of 20%-25% of the leaves have turned brown and become crispy. This occurs both at the top and bottom of the plant. I suspect Iβve provided too much light. My biggest challenge currently is finding the right light intensity. Iβm using an AC Infinity Ionframe EVO3 with 280W. According to the instructions, I should operate it at 100% intensity during the flowering phase when itβs 30 centimeters away. However, that feels like a full-blown laser show for the plant. (supposedly around 1600 PPFD). Now Iβve positioned it at 45 centimeters and 70% intensity. According to the Photone App, the upper part of the plant receives approximately 900-1000 PPFD. Unfortunately, I canβt fully trust my smartphone an the appβ¦ well, thatβs what happens when you turn everything into science π
And one more thing caught my attention: the smell. Itβs not there. I can hardly smell anything. My GG#4 is three weeks old and fills the entire room with its strong odor, but the L.A. Amnesia simply doesnβt smell like anything. Somehow, that worries me a little π©
Overall, the plant seems "healthy" and does its thing, but Iβm unsure whether to prune the lower branches. Although they receive light, theyβre about 10-15 centimeters below the upper ones π
Wish you a nice day. πππ
GrowHard.GoPro. πͺ