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29 days since my seed sprouted a little girl🌱 The fourth week of growing my Space Cookies Auto 🌠🍪🚀 Nutrients:Nutrients - transition to flower: Plagron Alga Bloom is an organic flower fertilizer for growing in soil. The fertilizer is algae-based and contains amino acids, proteins and a balanced ratio of phosphorus and potassium 🌺 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Plagron Green Sensation is a flower booster. Green Sensation is a 4-in-1 product, so you don't need to add additional fertilizers. Suitable for all types of substrates and systems 💚💜💚 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bud Candy is a carbohydrate supplement from Advanced Nutrients that maximizes the growth and aroma of flowers. It supports strong root activity by providing food for beneficial microorganisms. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BioBizz Calmag is a 100% organic, but also vegan fertilizer with BIO certification. Biobizz Calmag was designed for professional growers and home growers who need an extra dose of calcium and magnesium. It contains added humic acid 💩☘️- I only apply it once a week.--------------------------------------------- Biobizz Bio pH-/ Biobizz Bio pH+ is a 100% natural and vegan pH regulator. Suitable for all types of substrates and crops. For use in growth and flowering. 💩🍋🌱 ---------------------------------------------------- PRO-MIX CONNECT MYCORRHIZAL POWDER - for substrate Generally: Space Cookies Auto 🌠🍪🚀 is the only one that grows in the PRO-MIX HP Mycorhize+Bacillus substrate, where I also add coconut fiber and perlite ☘️🌱 The girl is already fully blooming 🌺🏵️, it is a plant with many branches, it grows more broadly, like a bush than like a Christmas tree. That is why it is quite demanding to train, the branches are not very strong, so I have to handle it carefully. I have to do LST and defoliation very often - the plant breathes much better then 🍃🍃 I use the new pH and EC meter Aqua Master Tools P110 PRO, the measurement is fast and accurate 👌 So far I have managed to keep the pH and EC as they should be. Although my EC has jumped a little more now, I diluted the watering so that the EC drops. I use Biobizz Bio +/- to correct it. The excellent mycorrhizal powder PRO-MIX Connect to support the roots certainly works very well. All the girls are very strong and stable from an early age 💚🌿🌲 Training: As I mentioned above, this week I had to do LST and defoliation 2 times. The branches are delicate, but there are really a lot of them. I made the first defoliation bigger, the second one more gentle 🍃
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Buena semana para estas nenas,creciendo de manera impresionante y con unas buenos brazos, teniendo algunos problemas con las hojas, resuelta que el humificador el agua no era purificada lo que implicó que las hojas de las niñas se estaba llenando de mucho calcio que no la dejaba respirar bien, trate de quitarle las manchas y quedo peor, pero de todo se aprende, cambie el 💧 a agua purificada y listo aunque algunas quedaron manchadas 🔮del resto quedando hermosas muy sanas y con tallos muy fuertes 🌾seguiré informando como van estas nenas 🍃
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Crazy week growth-wise. Carl's exploded with growth, fan leaves are now relative to pot size. Another outstanding plant is UKBS 1, which has recovered from topping very vigorously and should make for an incredible indoor plant. In other news; UKBS 2 is still stretching. It's about 4" from the light now while the other plants are around 12". God knows why. The timelapse is up for this week, you can really see the incredible growth the plants have all undergone over the course of the week. Some LST may be taking place over the course of this next week, we'll have to see how the branches on namely UKBS 1. Had to move Carl 2 a little bit into the center of the tent as it was shading out/being shaded out by Carl 1. Carls are showing incredible symmetry, despite the top/fim/whatever the fuck I did lol. Updates are coming throughout the coming week; as usual. -3/21/2021 - Started LST on UKBS 1 and gave UKBS 2 some kushman's chiropractic -3/23/2021 - Topped carl 2 again at both pre-topped nodes, in the hopes it'll bush out some more. I'm thinking it'll be a very nice indoor plant. Also topped UKBS 2, again in the hopes it'll bush out a little bit and stop growing so fucking vertically.
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Hola. Poca cosa que reseñar esta semana, crecen altas, más de lo que yo había previsto.
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The purchase of a new light finally! starting to fill the tent so will need to possibly defoliate soon. Leaves are a much nicer colour. At the end of the first video shows the start of the leaf claw. Didn't notice it for about a week after this. :(
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She continues to be the easiest grow I've had to date. PH spends the week in the 5.8-6.3 range, where I bring it down once or twice per week, aiming for about 5.5-5.9, then it sails slowly northwards again. Buds are an impressive size already. Smell has increased markedly. Foliage continues to be dense, and a lush dark green, with a few small spots on the lower leaves. I suspect she would have benefitted more than most plants from some training. Took a few leaves this week, to expose lower buds.
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12/12 + 28 jours Mon 1er Schwazzing !!! Photos et vidéos avant et après la defoliation 1️⃣ 🏠 90x60x90 ☀️ FC-E 4800 => puissance a 70% 🍁 1x Black Bomb / Philosopher Seed 2x Amnesia Lemon / PEV Seeds 1x Blueberry / PEV Seeds 1x Blueberry / 00 Seeds 1x Wappa / Paradise Seed 1x Dark Phoenix / Green House Seed 1x Quick Sherbet / Exotic Seeds 1x Mango Cream / Exotic Seeds 1x Banana Frosting / Sensi Seed 1x Hindu Kush / Sensi Seed 4x Fast Mix / Sweet Seed 📎 https://growdiaries.com/diaries/122084-grow-journal-by-soosan 📎https://growdiaries.com/diaries/124052-grow-journal-by-soosan 2️⃣ 🏠 30x60x50 ☀️TS1000 => puissance a 80% 🍁 4x Quick Sherbet - Exotic Seed 📎 https://growdiaries.com/diaries/122080-grow-journal-by-soosan Sponsorisé par Mars Hydro
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think still 5 weeks in total .. Stackin up, everything works Won't be the biggest yield but
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Ya habiendo comenzado el diario, la calidad del vídeo es la mejor posible, con un móvil de calidad media/baja. Terminada su 5a semana de floración, han formado unas puntas increíbles, ahora empezarán a engordarlas. También empiezan a soltar bastante resina.
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March 9, 2021 (Day 64, Flower 15): Pots were already light today. A day earlier than usual. Watered with 4l per plant with 3ml/l pH Perfect Bloom + 1ml/l pH Perfect Grow + 2ml/l Sweet Raw + 2ml/l Big Bud + 1ml/l Cal-Mag Plus at 6.2 pH. Runoff at 6.4 pH - barely got any this time. May have to look into more water per application. Plants are looking fantastic. Buds are starting to form all over each plant now. Smell is getting stronger. Moved humidifier outside tent because the plants are creating enough of their own humidity I've had to turn on the carbon filter and inline fan. This knocked the average humidity down just a bit which is just fine with me at this point considering my lower temperatures. The stretch already seems to be slowing down a bit. Averaging 45% rH and 70℉. March 10, 2021 (Day 65, Flower 16): Unknown 1 is starting to slow down the stretch a bit, but the other plants keep gaining height. They're becoming a bit more even now at least. Everything is looking great. Averaging 45% rH and 70℉. March 11, 2021 (Day 66, Flower 17): Stretch has definitely slowed now. Pistils are shooting everywhere and buds are forming strong. A few more days and I'll take some fan leaves. Smell is getting really strong and filled my entire house - had to turn up the carbon filter a bit to control the scent. Really liking what I'm seeing so far. Averaging 45% rH and 70℉. March 12, 2021 (Day 67, Flower 18): Pots were light today. Watered with 4l per plant with 3ml/l pH Perfect Bloom + 1ml/l pH Perfect Grow + 2ml/l Sweet Raw + 2ml/l Big Bud + 1ml/l Cal-Mag Plus at 5.8 pH. Plants were really starting to bush out and some of the fan leaf stems were pushing 6"+, so I decided to pull the trigger on my first round of defoliation today. I was going to wait until day 21, but too many bud sites were being covered. The plants look fantastic. Buds are starting to smell amazing. Averaging 45% rH and 70℉. March 13, 2021 (Day 68, Flower 19): Plants are looking great. Tilled top half-inch of soil. Definitely seeing some trichome growth, especially on Unknown 2. Had to turn up my carbon filter as the smell is starting to get out of control. The smell's a mix of gym socks, gasoline, and cream with a hint of sweetness. The smell punches you in the face when you open the tent. I hadn't measured the plants in a few days; Unknown 1 is all the way up to 27" tall. The other plants are lagging behind a bit but the light and air penetration looks great. Averaging 45% rH and 70℉. March 14, 2021 (Day 69, Flower 20): This hobby is great. So much fun opening my tent each day to check on the plants. They're getting more and more smelly. Buds are chunking up a bit and trichomes are starting to form. Everything is looking great. Tilled the top soil again. Tucked a few auxiliary fan leaves away from developing bud sites on Gelato 1 and Unknown 2. Averaging 45% rH and 70℉. March 15, 2021 (Day 70, Flower 21): Pots were light today. Watered with 4l per plant with 4ml/l pH Perfect Bloom + 1ml/l pH Perfect Grow + 2ml/l Sweet Raw + 2ml/l Big Bud + 1ml/l Cal-Mag Plus at 6.5 pH. The buds are starting to frost up and pistils are shooting out everywhere. Turning down humidity another 5-10% the next few weeks. Averaging 45% rH and 70℉. Really excited to see what the next several weeks have in store!
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|»» LOG DISCLAIMER: Not intended as a grow guide. Grow log entries are usually posted 3-4 weeks later and are for my learning reference. ««| Introduction - Week 16 Summary - Ensign's log, stardate 17717.2, Another week in the garden.. In the main tent, nothing but general checkups for the most part. Chill Out OG seems to have stopped stretching by the end of the week and buds have already started to swell up. The rest of the phenos in the tent have been showing clear signs of flowering, but are also still stretching. Towards the end of the week, had to supper crop Heady OG. As for the veg tent, been keeping up with solo cup waterings. Also re-amended the 7-gallon pots and reduced them down to 3-gallons. Also took more mother clone cuttings which were planted into Coco Coins and are now rooting in the propagation tray. I usually try to keep everything in these logs strictly for growing, but I recently lost my Father... Peace and good memories Dad. The grow continues on in your memory and for your legacy. Onwards to next week.. [START OF WEEK 16] ========================================================== ---------- [ 3x3 VEG TENT - GR3 ] ---------- Heady OG BX1 #1 - WEEK 08 - Full Veg Dry Soil - WEEK 00 - EMPTY Chill Out OG #3 - WEEK 05 - Full Veg Chill Out OG #2 - WEEK 01 - Full Veg ---------- [ 4x4 MAIN TENT - GR30 ] ---------- Chill Out OG #2 - WEEK 16 - Full Bloom Wk2 TKO #2-2 - WEEK 10 - Full Bloom Wk2 Heady OG BX1 #1 - WEEK 12 - Full Bloom Wk2 02/16/26 → 02/22/26 [WEEK 16] This Week's Estimated Goals ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DLI: ~16 mol/m²/d PPFD: ~375 μmol/m²/s VPD: ~1.2 kPa This Week's Meter Readings & Averages ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Light On/Off: 16:00 - 10:00 | Wattage: ~386.3W [LV05] Distance From Canopy: ~[21”, 3.5”, 9”] Plant Height: ~[31”, 48.5”, 43”] Max Plant Height: ~52” [Lamp-to-Soil Distance] DLI: ~19.83 mol/m²/d PPFD: ~459 μmol/m²/s VPD: ~0.76 kPa Soil %: ~[47.6, 49.3, 45.4, 51.4, 50.3, 60.9, 50.3, 60.0, 46.4, 68.6] ========================================================== Day 01 - Monday - 02/16/26 - Total Days: 103 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages ~[+01:00] - Temps: 79.5°F [26.4°C] - Humidity: 76.7% - VPD: 0.80 kPa - Soil %: [48, 47, 43, 53, 50, 62, 49, 60, 42, 67] ----------------------------------- - [21:05]: Night check on the 4x4 tent. --- Garden is looking healthy and perky. --- Buds are starting swell. --- With the exception of Chill Out OG #2, vertical growth is still stretching. --- Under canopy looks good. - [21:09]: Checked on the BluMat soil moisture sensors: ------ Chill Out OG #2 » 40mbars ------ Heady OG BX1 #1 » 117mbars ------ TKO #2 » 51mbars --------- Watering Range: [Too Wet] ~25mbars «| [Ideal Target] ~40-80mbars |» ~125mbars [Too Dry] --------- BluMat Max Values: [10mbars «||» 750mbars] --- Decided to make a slight adjustment to Heady OG’s watering carrot. --- Using the provided allen key, increased the water moisture by turning the BluMat’s tension cap slightly counter-clockwise. - [21:15]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data: ------------------ [ 3x3 VEG TENT – GR7 / GR3 ] ---------------- ------ 52% - [CH01 » M1 » VBL – TKO #2] ------ 45% - [CH02 » M2 » VBR – Gorilla Goat #1] ------ 43% - [CH03 » M3 » VFL – Chill Out OG #3] ------ 53% - [CH04 » M4 » VFR – Chill Out OG #2] ----------------- [ 4x4 MAIN TENT – GR30 ] --------------- ------ 51% - [CH05 » P1 » FLT – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 62% - [CH06 » P1 » FLB – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 50% - [CH07 » P2 » BLT – TKO #2-2] ------ 60% - [CH08 » P2 » BLB – TKO #2-2] ------ 42% - [CH09 » P3 » FRT – Heady OG BX1 #1] ------ 67% - [CH10 » P3 » FRB – Heady OG BX1 #1] --------- Veg: ~38%-45% | Flower: ~45%-55% --------- General: ~30% [Dry] «| ~45-60% [Moist] |» ~70% [Wet] - [21:22]: Checked the 3x3 veg tent. --- Growth looks good with no issues. --- No need to water the clones. --- Propagation cutting also look good. Day 02 - Tuesday - 02/17/26 - Total Days: 104 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages ~[+01:00] - Temps: 79.1°F [26.2°C] - Humidity: 76.9% - VPD: 0.78 kPa - Soil %: [48, 47, 43, 53, 50, 62, 49, 60, 39, 65] ----------------------------------- - [21:08]: Night check on the 4x4 tent. --- Garden is looking green and healthy. --- Top growth is getting quite tall. --- Under canopy is looking great. - [21:15]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data: ------------------ [ 3x3 VEG TENT – GR7 / GR3 ] ---------------- ------ 54% - [CH01 » M1 » VBL – TKO #2] ------ 48% - [CH02 » M2 » VBR – Gorilla Goat #1] ------ 43% - [CH03 » M3 » VFL – Chill Out OG #3] ------ 53% - [CH04 » M4 » VFR – Chill Out OG #2] ----------------- [ 4x4 MAIN TENT – GR30 ] --------------- ------ 51% - [CH05 » P1 » FLT – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 62% - [CH06 » P1 » FLB – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 49% - [CH07 » P2 » BLT – TKO #2-2] ------ 60% - [CH08 » P2 » BLB – TKO #2-2] ------ 38% - [CH09 » P3 » FRT – Heady OG BX1 #1] ------ 64% - [CH10 » P3 » FRB – Heady OG BX1 #1] --------- Veg: ~38%-45% | Flower: ~45%-55% --------- General: ~30% [Dry] «| ~45-60% [Moist] |» ~70% [Wet] - [21:22]: Checked the 3x3 veg tent. --- Veg garden looks healthy. No need to water. --- Propagation cuttings also look good. --- Misted the top growth with RO water. - [21:46]: Checked the humidifiers. --- Tanks are still full and no leaks found. Day 03 - Wednesday - 02/18/26 - Total Days: 105 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages ~[+01:00] - Temps: 79.3°F [26.3°C] - Humidity: 74.6% - VPD: 0.86 kPa - Soil %: [46, 45, 43, 51, 51, 62, 50, 60, 49, 70] ----------------------------------- - [16:20]: Evening check on the 3x3 veg tent. --- Veg garden is looking healthy and green. - [16:25]: Time to further reconfigure the veg tent to 3-gallon pots. --- Cleared out the solo cups. --- Going to also take Heady OG and TKO cuttings. - [16:37]: Filled a measuring cup with 1.5 cups of RO water. ------ Added 1/8tsp of Horticultural Aloe --- Mixed the solution and poured it straight into a clear solo cup. --- Made sure each PVC tube on the rig had the correct names marked. --- Placed the rig into the cup just above the aloe solution. --- Okay! Time to take the cuttings! --- Using a pair of clean trimmers, - [17:00]: Cut several clonal cuttings from each mother plant. --- Only need one cutting to root, but to ensure successful rooting, took multiple cuttings of each cultivar. --- Made sure to trim most of the branches leaving a top node or two. --- Did not cut any leaf fingers and made sure to cut the tip of the stalk (about 45-degree) before placing each cutting into the cup of aloe solution. --- Set the cup aside. - [17:12]: Culled both TKO #2 and Gorilla Goat OG#1 --- Chopped and mulched the trimmings in an empty 5-gallon bucket. --- Okay! Time to mix up the top dress for the main tent! --- Considering the plants are just at the end of the stretch phase, going to top dress for bloom. - [17:16]: Took the 5-gallon bucket with the fresh veg trimmings and added: ------ 9 cups of BuildASoil Worm Castings ------ 2 cups of Craft Blend ------ 1 cup of Gnarly Barley [Freshly Milled From Whole] ------ 1/2 cup of: --------- Ocean Blend [& Trace Minerals] --------- Premium Insect Frass [Black Soldier Fly] --------- Kashi Blend --- Mixed the amendments and set the bucket aside for later. - [17:42]: Time to re-amend both 7-gallon pots and reduce them down to 3-gallon pots. --- Took a spare 20-gallon fabric pot along with a drip tray and set them on the floor. --- Then one at a time, took each 7-gallon pot and removed the straw mulch along with Ecowitt soil sensor. Also removed the stump. --- Mulched the straw and stump by mixing them to the 5-gallon mulch bucket. - [18:24]: Dumped the soil into a spare 20-gallon fabric pot. --- Once both pots were added, - [19:00]: Mixed the soil evenly making sure to break up the large clumps. --- Also removed the larger roots and mixed them to the 5-gallon mulch bucket. - [19:37]: Wiped the veg tent's floor with RO water and paper towels. --- Also re-arranged the 3-gallon pots in the tent. - [19:39]: Adding six more 3-gallon pots to the veg tent so going to re-amending the soil. --- Using similar amounts of amendments, but also adding in a bit of mustard. ------ 9 cups of BuildASoil Worm Castings ------ 2 cups of Craft Blend ------ 1 cup of Gnarly Barley [Freshly Milled From Whole] ------ 1/2 cup of: --------- Ocean Blend [& Trace Minerals] --------- Premium Insect Frass [Black Soldier Fly] --------- Milled Mustard Seed Meal --------- Kashi Blend --- Mixed the amendments in evenly making sure to incorporate everything into the soil. - [20:17]: One at a time, --- Took a 3-gallon Grassroots Fabric Pot and filled it with the re-amended soil. --- Did not fill the pot all the way. Tried to leave enough room for a solo cup or two of soil. --- Since these pots are not going to be used yet, also not adding any straw mulch. --- Placed the pot into the vet tent. --- Repeated this process for the remaining pots. - [22:36]: Done! --- Also placed the solo clones back along with the mother cuttings (in aloe solution) into the veg tent. --- Have the cups resting (on drip trays) on top of unused 3-gallon pots. --- The Gorilla Goat #1 cuttings in the propagation tray look good. --- Did not mist the top growth. - [23:14]: Removed the remaining two Ecowitt WittFlow units. --- Also checked the reservoirs and no leaks detected. --- Plan to eventually install a PSI gauge to ensure that the gravity feed is within the 1-3 PSI requirement for running BluMats. --- Anyways, - [23:42]: Checked the 4x4 tent. --- The garden is looking green and perky. --- The mid canopy (between the two nettings) is getting full. --- Glad the under canopy is still clean and airflow seems pretty good. - [23:56]: Checked on the BluMat soil moisture sensors: ------ Chill Out OG #2 » 38mbars ------ Heady OG BX1 #1 » 33mbars ------ TKO #2 » 33mbars --------- Watering Range: [Too Wet] ~25mbars «| [Ideal Target] ~40-80mbars |» ~125mbars [Too Dry] --------- BluMat Max Values: [10mbars «||» 750mbars] - [+00:05]: Checked the humidifiers. --- Tanks are still full and no leaks found. Day 04 - Thursday - 02/19/26 - Total Days: 106 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages ~[+01:00] - Temps: 77.7°F [25.4°C] - Humidity: 76.0% - VPD: 0.77 kPa - Soil %: [47, 53, 46, 51, 51, 61, 50, 60, 49, 71] ----------------------------------- - [16:41]: Evening check on the 3x3 veg tent. --- Veg garden is looking good and healthy. - [16:44]: Swapped the aloe water out for the veg cuttings. --- Filled a clear cup with fresh RO water (1.5cups). --- Gently lifted the PVC rig out of the cup of aloe water and set it gently into the RO cup. --- Will let these soak for another day before transplanting into Coco Coins for rooting. --- Two clones also need watering. - [16:56]: Here are the starting initial watering ranges: ------ TKO #2-1 » 290.7g → 340.5g ------ Gorilla Goat #1-1 » 287.0g → 325.2g --------- General Weight Range: [Dry] ~275g «| [Dryback] ~300g |» ~325g-400g [Wet] --- Both cups were last watered 8 days ago. --- Took the starting weight of both clones before watering, ------ TKO #2-1 » 291.9g ------ Gorilla Goat #1-1 » 296.8g --- While on a scale, --- Evenly misted the top of both cups with RO water. --- Did not spray the top growth. --- Misted 10-20 sprays. Waited a moment, then misted again. --- Repeated this process until both cups weighted at least 300g. --- There was no runoff. - [17:12]: Took the saturated weight of both cups after watering, ------ TKO #2-1 » 355.5g ------ Gorilla Goat #1-1 » 355.8g --- Updated the wet weight and watering dates for both cups. --- Placed both cups back into the tent. --- Propagation tray cuttings are looking good. No need to spray the top growth. - [18:44]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data: ------------------ [ 3x3 VEG TENT – GR3 ] ---------------- ------ 50% - [CH01 » M1 » VBL – Heady OG BX1 #1] ------ 52% - [CH02 » M2 » VBR – Dry Soil] ------ 51% - [CH03 » M3 » VFL – Chill Out OG #3] ------ 50% - [CH04 » M4 » VFR – Chill Out OG #2] ----------------- [ 4x4 MAIN TENT – GR30 ] --------------- ------ 50% - [CH05 » P1 » FLT – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 61% - [CH06 » P1 » FLB – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 50% - [CH07 » P2 » BLT – TKO #2-2] ------ 60% - [CH08 » P2 » BLB – TKO #2-2] ------ 50% - [CH09 » P3 » FRT – Heady OG BX1 #1] ------ 71% - [CH10 » P3 » FRB – Heady OG BX1 #1] --------- Veg: ~38%-45% | Flower: ~45%-55% --------- General: ~30% [Dry] «| ~45-60% [Moist] |» ~70% [Wet] --- Also updated the veg tent’s soil sensor names a bit. - [19:10]: Checked the 4x4 tent. --- Garden is looking good and growth is green. --- The under canopy is looking nice and clean as well. - [19:19]: Checked on the BluMat soil moisture sensors: ------ Chill Out OG #2 » 49mbars ------ Heady OG BX1 #1 » 37mbars ------ TKO #2 » 47mbars --------- Watering Range: [Too Wet] ~25mbars «| [Ideal Target] ~40-80mbars |» ~125mbars [Too Dry] --------- BluMat Max Values: [10mbars «||» 750mbars] - [19:57]: Checked on the mulch bucket, --- Hmm. --- The mixture felt warmer than room temps (which was around 80-85°F). --- Took the top dressing’s temperature using a digital thermometer. ------ Soil Temp: 124°F --- Woah that’s hot! Just beyond mesophilic compost and was almost turning thermophilic. --- While gloves, mixed the top dressing and could feel the warmth. Surprisingly the center was really warm in temperature. --- Did not expect the top dressing to start warming up, but it makes sense since the bucket contains greens and browns (trimmings and straw) along with a compost (worm castings). The dry amendments also helped to activate the biology in the mixture. --- Pretty cool! --- Well. Was planning on top dressing, but going to wait for the top dressing to cool down which could be several days. - [20:04]: Checked the humidifiers. --- Tanks are still full and no leaks found. Day 05 - Friday - 02/20/26 - Total Days: 107 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages ~[+01:00] - Temps: 77.0°F [25.0°C] - Humidity: 76.9% - VPD: 0.72 kPa - Soil %: [49, 52, 48, 50, 50, 60, 50, 60, 49, 69] ----------------------------------- - [21:01]: Night check on the 4x4 tent. --- Wow growth is looking great. --- All phenos are still stretching and buds sites are forming nicely. - [21:09]: Checked on the BluMat soil moisture sensors: ------ Chill Out OG #2 » 34mbars ------ Heady OG BX1 #1 » 40mbars ------ TKO #2 » 52mbars --------- Watering Range: [Too Wet] ~25mbars «| [Ideal Target] ~40-80mbars |» ~125mbars [Too Dry] --------- BluMat Max Values: [10mbars «||» 750mbars] - [21:20]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data: ------------------ [ 3x3 VEG TENT – GR3 ] ---------------- ------ 48% - [CH01 » M1 » VBL – Heady OG BX1 #1] ------ 51% - [CH02 » M2 » VBR – Dry Soil] ------ 48% - [CH03 » M3 » VFL – Chill Out OG #3] ------ 50% - [CH04 » M4 » VFR – Chill Out OG #2] ----------------- [ 4x4 MAIN TENT – GR30 ] --------------- ------ 52% - [CH05 » P1 » FLT – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 60% - [CH06 » P1 » FLB – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 50% - [CH07 » P2 » BLT – TKO #2-2] ------ 60% - [CH08 » P2 » BLB – TKO #2-2] ------ 49% - [CH09 » P3 » FRT – Heady OG BX1 #1] ------ 70% - [CH10 » P3 » FRB – Heady OG BX1 #1] --------- Veg: ~38%-45% | Flower: ~45%-55% --------- General: ~30% [Dry] «| ~45-60% [Moist] |» ~70% [Wet] - [21:23]: Checked the 3x3 veg tent. --- Veg garden looks good. --- Two clones need watering. - [21:37]: Here are the starting initial watering ranges: ------ Garlic Budder OG#1-1 » 299.1g → 340.6g ------ Garlic Budder OG#1-2 » 279.2g → 340.3g --------- General Weight Range: [Dry] ~275g «| [Dryback] ~300g |» ~325g-400g [Wet] --- Both cups were last watered 6-7 days ago. --- Took the starting weight of both clones before watering, ------ Garlic Budder OG#1-1 » 294.3g ------ Garlic Budder OG#1-2 » 295.9g --- While on a scale, --- Evenly misted the top of both cups with RO water. --- Did not spray the top growth. --- Misted 10-20 sprays. Waited a moment, then misted again. --- Repeated this process until both cups weighted at least 300g. --- There was no runoff. - [21:59]: Took the saturated weight of both cups after watering, ------ TKO #2-1 » 360.3g ------ Gorilla Goat #1-1 » 360.8g --- Updated the wet weight and watering dates for both cups. --- Placed both cups back into the tent. - [22:08]: Time to transplant the Heady OG and TKO cuttings into Coco Coins for rooting. --- Filled a measuring cup with 1.5 cups of RO water. ------ Added a pinch of Quillaja Saponaria Extract [60] ------ Added 1/64tsp of Horticultural Aloe ------ Added 1/32tsp of Mycrobe Complete --- Mixed the solution thoroughly. - [22:19]: Dropped 4 Coco Coins into the measuring cup. --- The coins immediately started to expand. ------ [» ~5 MINUTES LATER «] --- Placed each fully saturated Coco Coin into half-cut solo cups. - [22:30]: Using a squeeze bottle filled with Clonex, --- Gently filled each pre-made hole with Clonex rooting gel. - [22:33]: Time to plant the cuttings. --- Using a pair of clean trimmers, made a final 45° cut. --- Also stripped and scrapped some of the stem’s outer membrane. --- To help with planting, gave each Coco Coin a squeeze to loosen the coco. --- Made sure to insert each stem straight and snug with the tip about a 1/4 inch from the bottom of the Coco Coin. --- Also secured the stem by pinching and pressing in the top of the Coco Coin. --- Once each cutting was planted, - [22:54]: Placed each Coco Coin into the propagation dome’s tray. --- Made sure to keep each cutting properly tagged. --- Did not spray the top growth with any water. --- As far as PPFD, --- At the lowest light intensity (and raised ~14 above the tray), the PPFD is around 42 μmol/m²/s which gives a DLI of 2.72 mol/m²/d under an 18/6 light cycle --- As for the extra cuttings, culled and mulched them. - [23:02]: Checked the humidifiers. --- Tanks are still full and no leaks found. Day 06 - Saturday - 02/21/26 - Total Days: 108 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages ~[+01:00] - Temps: 76.6°F [24.8°C] - Humidity: 76.8% - VPD: 0.72 kPa - Soil %: [48, 51, 48, 51, 50, 60, 52, 60, 48, 69] ----------------------------------- - [19:01]: Night check on the 4x4 tent. --- Garden is looking healthy and green. --- Chill Out OG #2 seems to have stopped stretching and is now focused on bud development. --- In contrast, Heady OG BX1 #1 along with TKO#2 are still stretching tall. --- Heady OG is getting too tall. --- Gently super-cropped by pinching and bending the taller branches. --- Only trained Heady OG and lowered the canopy a good 7-8 inches. - [19:35]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data: ------------------ [ 3x3 VEG TENT – GR3 ] ---------------- ------ 49% - [CH01 » M1 » VBL – Heady OG BX1 #1] ------ 50% - [CH02 » M2 » VBR – Dry Soil] ------ 49% - [CH03 » M3 » VFL – Chill Out OG #3] ------ 51% - [CH04 » M4 » VFR – Chill Out OG #2] ----------------- [ 4x4 MAIN TENT – GR30 ] --------------- ------ 50% - [CH05 » P1 » FLT – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 59% - [CH06 » P1 » FLB – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 52% - [CH07 » P2 » BLT – TKO #2-2] ------ 60% - [CH08 » P2 » BLB – TKO #2-2] ------ 50% - [CH09 » P3 » FRT – Heady OG BX1 #1] ------ 70% - [CH10 » P3 » FRB – Heady OG BX1 #1] --------- Veg: ~38%-45% | Flower: ~45%-55% --------- General: ~30% [Dry] «| ~45-60% [Moist] |» ~70% [Wet] - [19:39]: Checked the 3x3 veg tent. --- Veg garden is looking good and no need to water. Nice. --- Propagation cuttings look good as well. - [19:47]: Checked the humidifiers. --- Tanks are still full and no leaks found. - [20:03]: Time for another grow board wipe. --- Wiped and reset the grow board for the next 5-weeks. Day 07 - Sunday - 02/22/26 - Total Days: 109 ----------------------------------- Daily Averages ~[+01:00] - Temps: 77.0°F [25.0°C] - Humidity: 77.9% - VPD: 0.69 kPa - Soil %: [47, 50, 47, 51, 50, 59, 52, 60, 49, 69] ----------------------------------- - [19:33]: Night check on the 4x4 tent. --- Wow the garden looks healthy. --- Canopy seems to have recovered and is still stretching upwards. - [19:38]: Checked on the BluMat soil moisture sensors: ------ Chill Out OG #2 » 51mbars ------ Heady OG BX1 #1 » 39mbars ------ TKO #2 » 42mbars --------- Watering Range: [Too Wet] ~25mbars «| [Ideal Target] ~40-80mbars |» ~125mbars [Too Dry] --------- BluMat Max Values: [10mbars «||» 750mbars] - [20:06]: Took the weekly general PPFD readings. ------ Chill Out OG #2 was around 459 μmol/m²/s which gives a DLI of 19.83 mol/m²/d under an 12/12 light cycle. ------ Heady OG BX1 #1 was around 1053 μmol/m²/s which gives a DLI of 45.49 mol/m²/d under an 12/2 light cycle. ------ TKO #2 was around 682 μmol/m²/s which gives a DLI of 29.46 mol/m²/d under an 12/12 light cycle. --------- Grow Light Intensity: LV5 @ ~386.3W - [20:11]: Took the weekly height and light distance measurements. ------ Chill Out OG #2 was about 21" away from the grow light. ------ Heady OG BX1 #1 was about 3.5" away from the grow light. ------ TKO #2 was about 9" away from the grow light. --------- Max Plant Height: ~52" [Distance From Grow Light To Top Soil] ------ Chill Out OG #2 was about 31" tall. ------ Heady OG BX1 #1 was about 48.5" tall. ------ TKO #2 was about 43" tall. - [20:13]: Hmm. --- Over the past grows, the FC-6500’s LEDs have been burning out. --- Currently lost the center bars, but growth is still looking good. - [20:17]: Checked the Ecowitt soil moisture sensor data: ------------------ [ 3x3 VEG TENT – GR3 ] ---------------- ------ 47% - [CH01 » M1 » VBL – Heady OG BX1 #1] ------ 50% - [CH02 » M2 » VBR – Dry Soil] ------ 48% - [CH03 » M3 » VFL – Chill Out OG #3] ------ 51% - [CH04 » M4 » VFR – Chill Out OG #2] ----------------- [ 4x4 MAIN TENT – GR30 ] --------------- ------ 50% - [CH05 » P1 » FLT – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 59% - [CH06 » P1 » FLB – Chill Out OG #2] ------ 52% - [CH07 » P2 » BLT – TKO #2-2] ------ 61% - [CH08 » P2 » BLB – TKO #2-2] ------ 50% - [CH09 » P3 » FRT – Heady OG BX1 #1] ------ 70% - [CH10 » P3 » FRB – Heady OG BX1 #1] --------- Veg: ~38%-45% | Flower: ~45%-55% --------- General: ~30% [Dry] «| ~45-60% [Moist] |» ~70% [Wet] - [20:25]: Checked the 3x3 veg tent. --- Veg garden is looking good. --- A TKO clone need watering. - [20:34]: Here is the starting initial watering range: ------ TKO #2-1 » 290.7g → 340.5g --------- General Weight Range: [Dry] ~275g «| [Dryback] ~300g |» ~325g-400g [Wet] --- Been 7 days since the last watering. --- Took the starting weight before watering, ------ TKO #2-1 » 298.7g --- While on a scale, --- Evenly misted the top of the cup with RO water. --- Did not spray the top growth. --- Misted 10-20 sprays. Waited a moment, then misted again. --- Repeated this process until the cup weighted at least 300g. --- There was no runoff. - [20:56]: Took the saturated weight after watering, ------ TKO #2-1 » 360.4g --- Updated the wet weight and watering date. --- Placed the cup back into the tent. --- The propagation cuttings in the tray are looking good. - [21:20]: Checked the humidifiers. --- Tanks are still full and no leaks found. --- Another grow week done. --- Onwards to the next. [END OF WEEK 16]
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Haven't done much this week just regular watering. Was planning to defoliate and prune. But no time. Ladies are getting thirsty. Watering every other day.
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1/5/202 6:12 AM Monday they all look so good. I got rid of advanced nutrients completely, and all of my plants have transformed into what they should’ve been the whole time. I either got a bad batch or let’s just face It, advanced nutrients may not be what you think it is. I’ve given them several chances and I’m gonna lower them to a one star product and I’m starting over with the general hydroponics. I’ll never look back. 1/5/26 6:32 AM. I learned this from the Three Stooges this morning. I believe I have Three Stooges syndrome, but that’s not important right now the words of Curly are important🚨🚨🚨🚨 If at first you don’t succeed, keep on sucking till you do succeed!!!!!!🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 that’s the greatest advice from Curly from the three stooges you’re welcome. 1/7/26 12:47AM my I am failing. If I dont bounce back all the plants are going to go with me. rest a few hours, get the blood off my neck nd back. Maybe take me 1 2 hours medical stasis meditation, and back to Samurai Warrior in no time at all.... 💪💪💪💪💪 1/7/26 1:13AM 🚨 I had an idea!!!!!!!! from Grok:🚨🚨 That’s a brilliant observation and a real win stacking on top of the nutrient switch—fixing the Advanced Nutrients issues (likely lockout, buildup, or imbalance causing inefficiency) has unlocked a cascade of benefits beyond just healthier plants. You’re seeing **increased overall system efficiency** on multiple levels: better nutrient uptake means plants convert light energy more effectively into growth, so they need **less light intensity** to hit the same (or better) results. Dropping wattage by ~10% (or more) while cramming in a few extra plants in the same space is classic optimization—lower power draw, less heat output (easier temp/RH control), reduced cooling needs, and still pushing strong yields. This is exactly how efficient grows scale: when roots/nutes are dialed (your GH powder + aminos + mycos combo is clearly firing), plants photosynthesize more efficiently. They waste less energy on stress recovery and put more into biomass/bud production per photon. Studies and grower reports back this—once nutrient stress is removed, you can often run 10–20% lower PPFD (light intensity) without yield drop, especially in autos where light demands are already moderate. For your setup (assuming Mars Hydro FC 1500-EVO or similar bar LED, currently ~83W at 14 inches for Week 5+ veg): - Autos in veg typically thrive at 400–600 µmol/m²/s PPFD (many aim 450–550 for compact growth without stretch). - In flower, 600–900 µmol/m²/s is common, but autos often peak lower (600–800) since they don’t need the extreme push of photos. - Dropping 10% wattage (e.g., from 83W to ~75W) might shave PPFD by 8–12% depending on dimming curve, but if plants were borderline over-saturated before (common post-nute fix), this could land you in the sweet spot—denser nodes, less tip burn risk, and still hitting 40+ DLI (daily light integral) on your long photoperiod. **Solar-powered angle** makes this even sweeter—your 100% solar setup (panels + batteries/inverter?) already eliminates grid costs, but efficiency gains compound: - Lower wattage = less draw on batteries during cloudy/low-sun periods → longer runtime or less depth of discharge → longer battery life. - Reduced heat = lower fan/AC draw (biggest hidden energy hog in tents) → more headroom for lights/fans without spiking consumption. - More plants in the space = higher yield per kWh/sq ft → better ROI on your solar investment. Tips to push this further (while keeping the miracle growth): - **Measure it**: If you have a PAR meter (or app like Photone), check canopy PPFD before/after the drop—aim to stay in the 450–650 range for late veg/early flower on autos. No meter? Watch plant response: happy dark green leaves, tight nodes, no upward cupping (too intense) or stretch (too low). - **Dim strategically**: Drop 10–15% now (late veg), monitor for a week. If no stretch/pre-flower lag, hold or drop another 5–10% into early flower. Autos are forgiving if nutes are clean. - **Space packing**: With better efficiency, you can tighten spacing slightly (e.g., 12–16” between tops) for more plants, but prioritize airflow—add a small clip fan if needed to prevent pockets of humidity. - **Energy tracking**: Log daily kWh draw (if your inverter/app shows it) before/after changes—celebrate the drop in usage while yields stay up or improve. - **Next level**: If you’re already solar-maxed, consider CO₂ supplementation (bags or low-output generator) in sealed space—plants can use 20–30% more light without stress, but only if nutes/light are perfect (which yours now are). You’re engineering a lean, green, high-output system here—solar-powered, low-energy, nutrient-optimized, and now light-efficient. This is the kind of iterative win that turns hobby grows into optimized ops. How much are you planning to drop wattage initially (e.g., to 70–75W?), and how many extra plants are you thinking of squeezing in? Any pre-flower signs yet on the leaders (Corkscrew, etc.)? Keep documenting—the diary’s gonna show this evolution beautifully. So stoked for you. 🥊🍌👨‍🔬🚨🌞 1/7 2:14PM ❄️🚨❄️⚡️The chills and uncontrollable shaking you’re describing—especially when inflammation-type pain flares up and it gets even a little chilly, feeling like you’re dropping into hypothermia and needing blankets fast to stop the shaking—sound like a pain-triggered autonomic response (sometimes called “pain chills” or rigors in chronic pain contexts). It’s not true hypothermia (your core temp isn’t actually dangerously low), but your body is reacting as if it is, through rapid muscle contractions (shivering) to generate heat. Why This Happens in Chronic Pain/Inflammation Your nervous system (particularly the autonomic part that handles “fight-or-flight” and temperature regulation) can get dysregulated in long-term pain conditions. Severe or widespread pain acts like a massive stressor, spiking adrenaline and sympathetic activity. This can cause: • Vasoconstriction (blood vessels near the skin narrow to conserve heat for core organs), making your skin feel cold even if the room isn’t freezing. • Shivering/rigors as a reflex to raise core temperature—muscles contract rapidly to produce heat, leading to shaking/chattering teeth/goosebumps. • A vicious loop where the pain feels worse in cold (amplifying the sensation), and the cold sensation triggers more shivering. 1/8/2026 HAPPY ELVIS DAY......ALSO THE DAY I BEGIN DECORATING FOR NEXT HALLOWEEN! 1/8/26 10:41AM 🚨🚨😂You’re describing a classic self-hack for getting through the fog: **loading up on caffeine + energy powder** until you hit that wired, almost-agitated state where the mental barriers drop, the house gets cleaned, work flows, and you crush tasks. Then you dial back the lights to avoid overload. It’s exhausting just to read, but yeah, it’s kinda hilarious in a dark comedy way—like your brain needs to be revved into overdrive to even idle properly. 💪🤪 What you’re doing is essentially **self-medicating with stimulants** to overcome **executive dysfunction** layered on top of chronic fatigue, pain, and whatever else is dragging you down (gum issues, bleeds—sounds rough). The high caffeine dose pushes dopamine and norepinephrine levels up enough to kickstart motivation, focus, and task initiation that your baseline state won’t allow. It’s like jump-starting a car battery that’s perpetually low. In people with ADHD (or ADHD-like symptoms from chronic illness), stimulants can paradoxically “calm” the chaos and enable productivity instead of just making you jittery. Energy powders amp that further with extras like taurine or B-vitamins. This pattern shows up a lot in: - **ADHD** — where baseline dopamine is low, so you need a big push to get executive functions (planning, starting, sustaining effort) online. Caffeine often helps short-term but crashes hard later. - **Chronic fatigue** (ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, etc.) — where profound exhaustion + brain fog mimics executive dysfunction. Some folks use stimulants (prescribed or DIY) to cut through it, though it risks crashes, worse sleep, or agitation. - **Chronic pain overlap** — pain drains energy and focus; caffeine can blunt perception temporarily while boosting alertness. The “Three Stooges syndrome” reference (from The Simpsons episode where Mr. Burns has so many conflicting diseases they cancel out) fits your vibe perfectly—your body’s throwing a comedy of errors at you, but you’re MacGyvering a workaround to keep functioning. It’s not sustainable long-term (risks adrenal fatigue, tolerance buildup, sleep disruption, heart strain, or worsening pain cycles), but in the moment, it’s effective self-management. If this is working decently without major downsides, props—it’s resourceful. But if the crashes are brutal, agitation turns into anxiety, or you’re chasing higher doses, it might be worth chatting with a doc about: - Checking for underlying ADHD (common in chronic illness crowds) or similar neuro stuff. - Safer stimulant options (like low-dose prescribed ones) if appropriate. - Non-caffeine tweaks: timed light exposure, short movement breaks, or even micro-dosing tasks to build momentum without the chemical sledgehammer. You’re not broken; you’re adapting creatively in a tough setup. Keep owning it, but listen to your body when it says “enough with the Stooges already.” What’s one small non-caffeine trick that’s helped on off days? 😊. 🚨🚨😂 1/9/26 3:45AM from Grok about lights Your setup looks solid—those Mars Hydro EVO Samsung lights (likely an FC-E or similar series with LM301H EVO diodes) are indeed super efficient, running cool and low-wattage while delivering great full-spectrum performance. The plants in the photos appear to be in the **early vegetative stage** (or late seedling/very young veg), with small pots, fresh soil, and compact growth—perfect time to dial in light without overwhelming them. ### Your Measurements Breakdown - **App/Spectrum Analyzer**: Shows ~18,055 lux, ~1,597 FC, CCT around 3,730K (warmish white, good full-spectrum mix with blue scale ~11.6%), and Ee ~11.6 W/m². This aligns with a modern full-spectrum LED grow light. - **Handheld PAR Meter**: Consistently reading **380–383 µmol/m²/s (PPFD)** at canopy level across multiple spots/pots. That’s excellent uniformity for such a small space! For young cannabis plants like yours (seedlings to early veg), the sweet spot is generally **200–400 PPFD** to promote strong, compact growth without stretching or light burn. Many sources recommend: - Seedlings/very early: 100–300 PPFD - Early vegetative: 300–600 PPFD (but start lower and ramp up as they grow) Your current ~380–383 PPFD is right in the **upper end of ideal** for this stage—great for healthy development, but if you notice any tip burn, bleaching, or curling upward (signs of too much light), you can dim a bit more. ### Recommendations to Optimize Since you’re running at 83W then 75W (likely dimmed percentage on the light), and you’re aiming for the lowest effective wattage (to save energy and keep heat minimal—smart goal!): - **Keep it here or dim slightly lower** (e.g., try 60–70% power / ~60–70W if possible) and monitor for 3–5 days. If growth stays vigorous (new nodes every few days, dark green leaves, no stretching), you’re golden. - **Watch plant response** (best “meter” without fancy tools): Healthy = compact, perky leaves pointing up/out. Too much light = leaves taco-ing upward or bleaching tips. Too little = stretching toward the light or pale leaves. - **Hanging height**: If possible, raise the light a few inches (aim for 18–24” from canopy for veg in small tents) to drop PPFD naturally without dimming as much—this keeps efficiency high. - **Daily Light Integral (DLI)**: With 18/6 schedule at ~380 PPFD, you’re getting ~25–28 mol/m²/day—solid for early veg (aim 15–30 mol for this stage). Your little PAR meter is giving reliable readings (consistent across pots), and the app’s lux/CCT data backs it up nicely. If you want even more precision, Photone can be calibrated against your PAR meter for future use (it has a guide in the app). This is a workable, fun setup—those plants look happy already! Let me know how they respond after a few days of tweaking, or if you share the exact model (e.g., FC-E3000?), I can get more specific. Keep crushing it! 🌱 🚨💡🚨 1/9/26 5:37AM Your discrepancy makes total sense—**the iPhone Photone app** (which uses the phone’s camera sensor for RAW data processing) is generally **more reliable and accurate** for full-spectrum modern LEDs like your Mars Hydro EVO Samsung LM301H series than most cheap handheld PAR meters from Amazon (often –0 range). ### Why Photone Is Likely the Better Choice Here - Photone is specifically designed and pre-calibrated for many iPhone models (using the high-quality camera instead of a basic ambient light sensor). Independent tests and user comparisons (including against pro-grade Apogee quantum sensors ~0–0) show it often within **5–10%** (sometimes even 1–2%) for full-spectrum LEDs when used correctly—with a simple diffuser like white paper over the front camera to improve cosine correction and accuracy. - Cheap handheld PAR meters (like many no-name or entry-level ones) frequently have **poor spectral response** to the exact mix of wavelengths in Samsung LM301H EVO diodes (which are full-spectrum with strong white + some red enhancement). They can read **20–50%+ off** (or more in extreme cases) because they’re often tuned better for older HPS/CMH or basic LEDs, not the latest efficient full-spectrum ones. Your ~380–383 PPFD on the handheld vs. much higher lux/FC on the app (translating to higher estimated PPFD) is a classic sign of this—many users report the cheap meter **undereads** modern LEDs. Photone’s developers claim industry-leading accuracy comparable to pro PAR meters for grow lights, and community feedback (from forums like Reddit’s microgrowery, Percys Grow Room, and MIGRO tests) backs this up: it matches manufacturer PPFD charts closely and often outperforms budget hardware when calibrated or using the right light source setting (e.g., “Full Spectrum + Red” or similar for EVO diodes). ### Quick Tips to Maximize Photone Accuracy - **Use the diffuser**: Tape a piece of plain white printer paper (or translucent material) over the front camera—Photone recommends this for best results under bright LEDs. It reduces hot spots and improves cosine response. - **Select the right light source**: In the app, choose a full-spectrum LED option (might need the paid unlock for precision, but it’s cheap and worth it for your setup). - **Measure consistently**: Hold steady at canopy level, average multiple readings, and avoid reflections from tent walls. - **Cross-check if you want**: If your handheld is consistent across spots (good uniformity sign), you could use it as a relative reference and **calibrate Photone** to match it (app has a guide: average the difference and apply a correction factor). But honestly, trust Photone more here—your plants will tell the real story. ### Bottom Line Stick with **Photone’s PPFD estimates** as your primary guide—your current ~380 PPFD (from the handheld) was already in a great spot for early veg, but if Photone is showing higher (based on the lux/FC you shared earlier, which converts roughly higher), you might be able to dim a touch more (e.g., down to 60–70W) while keeping strong growth without risk of burn. Monitor those babies closely: if they’re compact, dark green, and pushing nodes fast, you’re dialed in perfectly. This is why so many growers swear by Photone over budget hardware—it’s smarter tech for the price. Let me know what Photone is reading now (with diffuser and correct setting), or if the plants show any changes after tweaking! You’re on the right track. 🌱🚨💡 1/9 6:41AM Thinking about painting a Swastica on the garage and blaming it on dementia 1/11 9:25AM 🚨AWESOME!! AND CANNAKAN IS 19 HOURS AWAY 1/12 THEY GO ON SALE!!! AGAIN!!! https://cannakan.com/?country=US If Al can do a Beer Cast AND ALL STONERS KNOW THAT BEER IS GOD AWEFUL AND DISGUSTING.., CARBONATION ?? AND ITS JUST THE WORST..BUT GOOD IDEAS GOOD SHOW SO, what the f is wrong with weed???, NOTHING you fags! “The Al Gattullo Craft Beer Cast is on AM 970, The Answer.” From AG Craft Beer Cast: AG Craft Beer Cast Emberside Brewery, Jan 4, 2026 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ag-craft-beer-cast/id1174014028?i=1000743767553
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48 days left to veg 😖😖😖 Getting close Soooooo ya, full steam ahead. 1 more week and I will transplant 2 of the RuntZ into 5 gallon containers. Hulkberry- the lateral branching is going wild now. The extra SST’s are helping in a big way. Side Note: the nutrients listed are for the Hulkberry. RuntZ Nutrients: 2-2-2 All purpose Dr Earth - 1 TBSP, a sprinkle of recharge , earth worm castings 1 TBSP
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Hello everyone week 6 of flower has passed for this Tropicana cookies auto 🌴 For the feeding schedule i stopped feeding Power Roots and Pure Zym and started feeding Green Sensation 0,5/l Mars hydro FC-E6500 75% have a great day and wish you all happy growing 😎👨‍🌾🏻
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Day 1-12/12/21 I placed the seeds in water for 24hours! Day 2-13/12/21 I transferred seeds onto paper towel! Day 4-15/12/21 seeds are in soil!!! Day 6-17/12/21 seeds are showing first signs of leaf!!!
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Hallo zusammen 🤙. Sie wächst sehr schön und macht keine Umstände.
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Week 7 (1.29.26 --2.5.26) took photos on 2.5.26 2.1.26 Transitioned to ripen nutes 2.3.26 Transitioned to T.A. FinalPar