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Critical Cure is still trucking alone nicely. No sign of bugs or nute issues. I had a friend who had issues with a couple of her Girl Scout Cookies that she's doing. She definitely had some lockout from heavy rain that we've been getting. That's why I'm glad I put down lime, but also got away from using mineral salts, because I think that was definitely an issue last year. Very happy with the results so far of going au naturale!
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Growing great now I went and got brand new 4x4 aci tent with the mars hydro FCE6500 light it's 730 watt commercial grade bar light and it fits wall to wall in the tent it's supposed to be for a 5x5 but heyy what the
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START OF WEEK 4 FLOWERING. NUTRIENTS SAME 4 ML PER LITER RO WATER OF BOTH A & B. 2 ML PER LITER BIG BUD. MIXED UP 8 LITERS OF NUTRIENT SOLUTION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day 64 April 18th - 2019 Both ladies had a little trim to get rid of thick interior. Day 64 April 18th - 2019 Both Jessica Rabbit & Elly May were fed 1.5 liters of nutrient mix. Day 64 April 18th - 2019 Temp in tent is @ 78.4ยฐ F. Day 64 April 18th - 2019 Humidity in tent is @ 51%. Day 64 April 18th - 2019 Jessica Rabbits Coco temp is @ 70.2ยฐ F. Day 64 April 18th - 2019 Elly Mays Coco temp is @ 70ยฐ F. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE - Day 65 April 19th - 2019 The Lady in the coffee can is a clone from the Blue Cookies. The clone was 2 weeks old put in soil in the coffee can It was put in the tent straight to flower No Veg time at all the clump of leaves at the bottom was how tall it was. I have been feeding Her the same Nutrients I am using for Coco flowering with the Big Bud for Coco. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day 65 April 19th - 2019 Both Ladies are looking good after their little trim. Day 65 April 19th - 2019 Temp in tent is @ 81.1ยฐ F. Day 65 April 19th - 2019 Humidity in tent is @ 55 %. Day 65 April 19th - 2019 Jessica Rabbits Coco temp is @ 71.8ยฐ F. Day 65 April 19th - 2019 Elly Mays Coco temp is @ 71.6ยฐ F. Day 66 April 20th - 2019 Ladies are looking good coming alone. Day 66 April 20th - 2019 Temp in tent is @ 79ยฐ F. Day 66 April 20th - 2019 Humidity in tent is @ 40 %. Day 66 April 20th - 2019 Jessica Rabbits Coco temp is @ 69.3ยฐ F. Day 66 April 20th - 2019 Elly Mays Coco temp is @ 69.4ยฐ F. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day 67 April 21st - 2019 Both Ladies received 1 liter pre-mixed solution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day 67 April 21st - 2019 The girls are looking fine. Day 67 April 21st - 2019 Temp in tent is @ 79ยฐ F. Day 67 April 21st - 2019 Humidity in tent is @ 47 %. Day 67 April 21st - 2019 Jessica Rabbits Coco temp is @ 70ยฐ F. Day 67 April 21st - 2019 Elly Mays Coco temp is @ 70ยฐ F. Day 68 April 22nd - 2019 Ladies are looking good no issues. Day 68 April 22nd - 2019 Temp in tent is @ 71.2ยฐ F. Day 68 April 22nd - 2019 Humidity in tent is @ 57 %. Day 68 April 22nd - 2019 Jessica Rabbits Coco temp is @ 67.6ยฐ F. Day 68 April 22nd - 2019 Elly Mays Coco temp is @ 66.6ยฐ F. Day 69 April 23rd - 2019 Both Ladies looking good. Day 69 April 23rd - 2019 Temp in tent is @ 69.4ยฐ F. Day 69 April 23rd - 2019 Humidity in tent is @ 61 %. Day 69 April 23rd - 2019 Jessica Rabbits Coco temp is @ 65.7ยฐ F. Day 69 April 23rd - 2019 Elly Mays Coco temp is @ 64.8ยฐ F. Day 70 April 24th - 2019 Both ladies are coming alone. Day 70 April 24th - 2019 Temp in tent is @ 67.1ยฐ F. Day 70 April 24th - 2019 Humidity in tent is @ 61 %. Day 70 April 24th - 2019 Jessica Rabbits Coco temp is @ 65.2ยฐ F Day 70 April 24th - 2019 Elly Mays Coco temp is @ 64.0ยฐ F.
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*Week 4 Flowering 09/17* Blimburn - Apple Fritter (1) - 47 Inches Seedsman - Crititcal +2.0 (1) - 47 Inches Thus far no issues or concerns - Both plants are growing accordingly and are growing vigorously, Bud-sites are coming in heavy. Still growing in length. *Week 4 Flowering End of Week 09/23* Both Apple Fritter/Critical+2.0 have appeared to stop growing in length but have expanded in width in regards to the bud site development. Bud sites are blooming accordingly and trichome development seems to be coming along nicely as well. Nute feeds have remained the same/Plain water feeds have increased. *BACK TENT VIDEO ADDED - Apple Fritter (L) - Critical+2.0 (R) - 09/23*
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Day 3 of 12/12, could of vegged this girl a little longer as she Germinated a few weeks later, still I'm happy with her. Roll on the next 65 days.
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Day 52 Bottom leafs on th 5 gallon pot are turning completely yellow/brown marks. I understand the plant is sucking up lot of N and that's probably why, however it just doesn't look no where near ready because As you can see from the pics, the 5 gallon pot the Colas are very thin and airy compared to my short and fat filled in Colas in the 3 gallon. Slightly worrying when you compare the 2 ??? Day 53 Upped my nutrients as strongly believe I have been under feeding after some advice. Added overdrive instead of big bud. Run off is reading a little low at 5.6 so will feed the next few watering ph'd at 7. Day 55 Fed 3 liters to my 5 gallon pot. Run of is bang on 6.5ph happy days. Upped my nutrients to 100% recommended dose
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This week I started low stress training on all three plants to try and help grow an even canopy over the next few weeks. ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒฑ More possible deficiencies showing on the lower fan leafs but all three plants look for the most part healthy and are still showing good growth each day developing more and more bud sites . ๐Ÿ™‚โœŒ๏ธ
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Welcome to Flower Week 9 of Divine Seeds Auto Black Opium I'm excited to share my grow journey with you all as part of the Divine Seeds Autoflowering Competition 2025. It's going to be an incredible ride, full of learning, growing, and connecting with fellow growers from all around the world! For this competition, Iโ€™ve chosen the Feminized Automatic strain: Auto Black Opium Hereโ€™s what Iโ€™m working with: โ€ข ๐ŸŒฑ Tent: 120x60x80 โ€ข ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŒพ Breeder Company: Divine Seeds โ€ข ๐Ÿ’ง Humidity Range: 50 โ€ข โณ Flowering Time: 60-63 Days โ€ข Strain Info: 25%THC โ€ข ๐ŸŒก๏ธ Temperature: 26 โ€ข ๐Ÿต Pot Size: 3 โ€ข Nutrient Brand: Narcos โ€ข โšก Lights : 200W x 2 A huge thank you to Divine Seeds for allowing me to be a part of this amazing competition and Sponsoring the Strains. Big thanks for supporting the grower community worldwide! Your genetics and passion speak for themselves! I would truly appreciate every bit of feedback, help, questions, or discussions โ€“ and of course, your likes and interactions mean the world to me as I try to stand out in this exciting competition! Letโ€™s grow together โ€“ and donโ€™t forget to stop by again to see the latest updates! Happy growing! Stay lifted and stay curious! Peace & Buds!
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Started feeding the plants from the trays this week and turned on the airdomes pumping 0.5L of air to the roots. dropped the ph in the reservoir down to 5.6
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Both plants finally reached the net, doing good
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Bin zufrieden. Die ersten 3 banana wollte ich ohne amber. Die letzten beiden mit viel amber. Knapp 2 Wochen machen den Unterschied bei diesem strain.
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Hella dear growmies! ๐Ÿ˜ Foliar sprayed with Nutrispray on day 20. ๐Ÿ’ฆ Watered on day 17 and after potting. ๐Ÿ’ง Thanks APTUS Holland for the amazing goodie pack, I'm already having lots of fun with the product line!! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’š You guys rock! __________________________________________________________________________________ HELLA JELLY SATIVA (30% INDICA 70% SATIVA) | AVG. THC 26-30% | HIGHLY UNIFORM | EASY TO GROW, VIGOROUS HYBRID BLUE COTTON CANDY | STRAWBERRIES | GRAPES FLOWERING TIME 45 DAYS Want a productive, fast flowering strain with a high THC and covered in sparkly trichomes? Then this winner from our 2019 Phenotype Mega-Hunt is for you. A sativa strain with the growth habits of an Indica, Hella Jelly gives you faster flowering with sturdier structure, the best of both worlds! This fruity cotton candy terpene strain will delight extractors or look amazing in the jar. Effects are strong but not debilitating, plus test results found a bit of CBG and CBD for added intrigue. Hella Jelly is a great performer in all growing environments, but particularly ideal for a quick turn or climates with earlier fall weather. https://humboldtseedcompany.com/hellajelly/ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Setup: 140x70x200 cm Spiderfarmer tent 2x Monkey 16W fans (not oscillating) 1x Secret Jardin 30W 1x box fan 50W oscillating (on lowest level) LED Full Spectrum 320W AGLEX AGL-320W-MA 5,6 kg foldable, dimmable 864 pieces Samsung LH301H 864umol/s 2,7umol/J full spectrum white + RED 660nm + IR 740nm wavelength range 380-780nm covering 3x4ft APTUS Holland - https://aptus-holland.com ๐Ÿ’š Green Buzz Nutrients https://greenbuzzliquids.com/ ๐Ÿ’š โ— Use code GD42025 for generous 25% discount (for orders of minimum 75โ‚ฌ) Biobizz Lightmix + coco + wormcastings + perlite Carbon Active Granulate Filter 125/360 cmยณ/h PrimaKlima exhaust EC 125-400/240 cmยณ/h
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05/08/2025 - GORILLA MICROBES 1ML/L + ALGAFISH 2ML/L + LMX 1 ML/L + CALCIO/BORO MICRONIZADO 1ML/L Obs: Unfortunately, I had to completely prune the sunflower :( All healthy and vigorous plants, respecting the size of the pot they are in PPFD avg 600 Avg temp 22ยบC Avg RH - 62%
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As you can see, the buds are getting to their maximum size and we still have at least two weeks more before the final flush. As you can see i increased the CO2 in the tent, in order to get advantage from the high temperatures inside the growth space (around 27/28ยบC with no thermal amplitude between day and nights), Southern Portugal had been register around 36ยบC day maximum and 28ยบC nights minimum, so without AC it isn't posible to drop temperature, but despite of it, the buds are thriving from day to day and the scent and coloques are impressive (some redish Buds, no foxtails whatsoever, and the terpens are just Delicious. I will let you with a video explaining my growth area process. Jah God on command...Peace!
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FERMAKOR BARREL MIX โ€“ BASE IN USE (Testing on the Fantasy Feast girl we pulled out of another diary https://growdiaries.com/diaries/274722-grow-journal-by-yan402 ) (FERMAKOR BASE SYSTEM KOH VERSION diary https://growdiaries.com/diaries/278391-grow-journal-by-yan402) (Urea & Micros on the way โ€” first week running without them) ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿถ ๐Ÿ’ง 30 L Barrel โ€“ Current Working Mix ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿถ Step 1 โ€“ Calcium Nitrate (Part A) 7 L warm water (~35โ€“40 ยฐC) โ†’ added 45 g Calcinit, stirred until fully clear. Thatโ€™s the calcium + nitrogen backbone for the feed. Step 2 โ€“ FERMAKOR PK Base (Part B) 15 L water in the main barrel โ†’ added 30 ml FERMAKOR PK Concentrate, mixed well. This forms the main P + K part of the formula. Step 3 โ€“ Combine Solutions Slowly poured the Calcinit mix into the barrel while stirring โ€” no reaction, still crystal clear. That confirms the mix is stable and precipitation-free. ๐ŸŒฟ Step 4 โ€“ FPJ / FFJ Batch Added 30 ml homemade FPJ (fish + veg batch) โ‰ˆ 1 ml/L. Color shifted to a light-amber tone โ€” looks alive and active. ๐Ÿ‹ Step 5 โ€“ Citric Acid Balance Added 1 tsp citric acid after everything was blended to fine-tune pH and help chelate micros later on. ๐Ÿ“ฆ Step 6 โ€“ Top Up & Check Filled to the 30 L mark with plain water โ†’ pH tested with drops, showing yellow-green โ€” roughly 5.8 โ€“ 6.0 range. Nice clean look, stable smell, no residue. ๐Ÿ’ง Current Base Ingredients (Active Mix) Warm Water โ‰ˆ 22 L total Calcinit 45 g โ†’ N + Ca foundation FERMAKOR PK Base 30 ml โ†’ P + K support Citric Acid 1 tsp โ†’ Chelation + pH balance FPJ / Fish Emulsion 30 ml โ†’ Organic enzyme booster Result: clean amber mix, mild and balanced. Iโ€™ll let this version run for a week before adding anything. ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€ Observations and changes ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€ 27.10.25 VW27 noticed some min burnt tips so I decreased Calcium Nitrate 45 to โ†’ 40g, decided to add two more elements micros and Epsom salts just to make sure they got everything, Fetrilon Combi 1 (Micros): 0.5 g, Epsom salts: 8 g 28.10.25 VW27 she seems devoid of any deficiencies, seems ready for the flip to 12/12 02.11.25 VW27 girl is looking good so I decided to stop making daily videos and do a standard once a week update. 09.11.25 aVW28 7 days since flip,stretch in full swing, first pistils showing, leaf color deep and healthy. Slight tip burn early week โ†’ gone after pH stabilized. Feed stayed clear, no residue, roots clean and sweet-smelling, did what I hope is a last cleanup and pruning๐ŸŽฅ 10.11.25 VW29 added Phosphoric acid pH down to the schedule for flowering stage. 14.11.25 FW1 FERMAKOR PK Micros 40 โ†’ 50 ml 23.11.25 FW2 got some burnt tips, observe and act accordingly in case it worsens, diluted by 25% for this week. 05.12.25 FW3 about 2 weeks ago Calcium Nitrate 35 g โ†’ 25 g, FERMAKOR PK Micros 50 ml โ†’ 60 ml ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐ŸŒฑ ๐ŸŒฟDay to day tasks & actions ๐ŸŒฟ ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐ŸŒฑ 30.11.25 FW2 โ€“ Fed 5l of #1 โ†’ 2l runoff 01.12.25 FW3 โ€“ Fed 5l of #1 โ†’ 2l runoff 02.12.25 FW3 โ€“ Fed 5l of #1 โ†’ 2l runoff 03.12.25 FW3 โ€“ Fed 5l of #1 โ†’ 2l runoff 04.12.25 FW3 โ€“ Fed 5l of #1 โ†’ 2l runoff 05.12.25 FW3 โ€“ Fed 5l of #1 โ†’ 2l runoff 06.12.25 FW3 โ€“ Fed 5l of #1 โ†’ 2l runoff 07.12.25 FW3 โ€“ Fed 5l of #1 โ†’ 2l runoff ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ’ฆ ๐ŸŒฑ Nutrients in 30 L #1 Veg โ€“ FERMAKOR ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ’ฆ Calcium Nitrate (Calcinit / Nitcal): 45 โ†’ 40 g โ†’ 35 g โ†’ 25 g = 1.50 g/L โ†’ 1.33 g/L โ†’ 1.17 g/L โ†’ 0.83 g/L = 207 ppm N / 253 ppm Ca โ†’ 184 / 225 โ†’ 161 / 197 โ†’ 115 / 141 PK Concentrate (FERMAKOR Base): 30 โ†’ 40 ml โ†’ 50 ml โ†’ 60 ml = 1.00 โ†’ 1.33 ml/L โ†’ 1.67 ml/L โ†’ 2.00 ml/L โ†’ balanced 1:1 P:K + light micros (from extract) Home-made FFJ/FPJ (Fish + Veg): 30 ml = 1.00 ml/L Epsom Salt (MgSOโ‚„ยท7Hโ‚‚O): 8 g = 0.27 g/L โ†’ ~26 ppm Mg + ~35 ppm S Fetrilon Combi 1 (Micros): 0.5 g = 0.017 g/L โ†’ Fe 0.7 ppm ยท Mn 0.7 ppm ยท Zn 0.3 ppm ยท Cu 0.3 ppm ยท B 0.1 ppm ยท Mo 0.02 ppm Phosphoric Acid (pH down) + Citric Acid (chelation): as needed โ†’ First set pH with phosphoric acid, then add a little citric only if you want extra chelation Target pH: 5.8 โ€“ 6.0 (drop test yellow-green) ๐Ÿ“ฆ TOTAL: Liquids: 60 โ†’ 70 โ†’ 80 โ†’ 90 ml per 30 L = 2.00 โ†’ 2.33 โ†’ 2.67 โ†’ 3.00 ml/L Solids (CaNOโ‚ƒ + Epsom + Fetrilon): 53.5 โ†’ 48.5 โ†’ 43.5 โ†’ 33.5 g per 30 L = 1.78 โ†’ 1.62 โ†’ 1.45 โ†’ 1.12 g/L ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ’ฆ YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/-m8h?si=A7x4Zlr2kj-_ga31
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Ultimately they are all healthy and doing great. Still have few weeks left of flowering but White Widow and Peyote getting frosty already. BlackSugar healthy but still little slower then the rest. Super happy with the White Widow, just lots of bud sites from the bottom to the top. I think maybe 3.5 weeks left close to end of the month. Super Happy
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Selbes Bedingungen wie bei der strawlectric lemonade. Ging aber 11 Tage bis sie trocken war.
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Germination date ๐ŸŒฑ 12/07/2021 Day 64 16/09/2021 Strain ๐Ÿ SinCity seeds YUZU SORBET (Purple yuzu x whitenightmare) THC% โ€ข Unknown ๐Ÿ’ก Mars Hydro FC4800 โ€ข Power draw 480W + 5% โ€ข Max coverage 5 x 5 โ€ข LED 2070pcsSamsungLM30B1&Osram660nm โ€ข Max Yield 2.5g / watt โ€ข Noise level 0 DB โ€ข Removable Driver +2m cable โ€ข Daisy chain (multiple lights) https://marshydroled.co.uk/products/mars-hydro-fc-4800-led-grow-light-samsunglm301b-commercial-greenhouse-medical-indoor-kit ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง https://www.mars-hydro.com/buy-fc-4800-480w-4x4-energy-saving-full-spectrum-commercial-led-grow-light-mars-hydro-for-sale ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ PROMO CODE โ€ข (ORG420) DISCOUNT ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป marshydroled.com โ›บ Mars Hydro 120 x 120 x 200cm ๐Ÿ“ค๐Ÿ“ฅ AC infinity 6inch ๐Ÿ’ง 10lt dehumidifier โ„๏ธ 3.1kw air con system ๐Ÿ’‰ Nutrients GreenBuzzLiquids Organic Grow Liquid โ€ข 1-4ml until 2wk flower Organic Bloom Liquid โ€ข 2-4ml flower stage Organic More PK โ€ข 2-4ml +wk3 of flower Organic Calmag โ€ข 1-2ml/lt whole grow Fast Plants Spray โ€ข first 3days at night lights off More Roots โ€ข 2-5ml veg +2wks flower Fast Buds โ€ข 5ml +wk2 of veg until 1wk flower Humic Acid Plus โ€ข 2-5ml whole grow Growzyme โ€ข 2-5ml whole grow Big Fruits โ€ข 2-5ml flower stage Clean Fruits โ€ข 5ml flush 1wk Ph powder Root Gel Living Organics PROMO CODE โ€ข organicnature420 15% off โœŒ๏ธ๐Ÿผ https://greenbuzzliquids.com/ ๐Ÿฅฅ Growing Media โ€ข Coco Coir Notes ๐Ÿ“ Week 2 done. Girls look good, slight nitrogen toxicity but they will live through it ๐ŸŒฑ Happy growing fam โค๏ธ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
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You don't become confident by shouting affirmations in the mirror, but by having a stack of undeniable proof that you are who you say you are, outwork your self-doubt. Nitrogen fixation is a chemical process by which molecular nitrogen (N2), which has a strong triple covalent bond, is converted into ammonia (NH3) or related nitrogenous compounds, typically in soil or aquatic systems but also in industry. The nitrogen in air is molecular dinitrogen, a relatively nonreactive molecule that is metabolically useless to all but a few microorganisms. Biological nitrogen fixation or diazotrophy is an important microbe-mediated process that converts dinitrogen (N2) gas to ammonia (NH3) using the nitrogenase protein complex (Nif).[2][3] Nitrogen fixation is essential to life because fixed inorganic nitrogen compounds are required for the biosynthesis of all nitrogen-containing organic compounds, such as amino acids and proteins, nucleoside triphosphates and nucleic acids. As part of the nitrogen cycle, it is essential for agriculture and the manufacture of fertilizer. It is also, indirectly, relevant to the manufacture of all nitrogen chemical compounds, which include some explosives, pharmaceuticals, and dyes. Nitrogen fixation is carried out naturally in soil by microorganisms termed diazotrophs that include bacteria, such as Azotobacter, and archaea. Some nitrogen-fixing bacteria have symbiotic relationships with plant groups, especially legumes.[4] Looser non-symbiotic relationships between diazotrophs and plants are often referred to as associative, as seen in nitrogen fixation on rice roots. Nitrogen fixation occurs between some termites and fungi.[5] It occurs naturally in the air by means of NOx production by lightning.[6][7] All biological reactions involving the process of nitrogen fixation are catalyzed by enzymes called nitrogenases.[8] These enzymes contain iron, often with a second metal, usually molybdenum but sometimes vanadium. Green clover (Fixation) White clover (Fixation) Red Clover. (Fixation) Yellow Clover. (Fixation, deeper roots) Sweet Thai Basil. (Terpenes) Italian Basil. (Terpenes) Chamomile.(Oil production) Borage.(Pest attraction taste) Lavender.(Pest attraction smell) Marigold(Pest attraction visual) Mycorrhizae are beneficial associations between mycorrhizal fungi and a plantโ€™s root system. Mycorrhizal fungi spores germinate in the soil, creating filaments (hyphae) that penetrate the root cells, thus establishing a symbiotic relationship. This collaboration leads to the development of both intra-radical and extra-radical networks of filaments, enabling efficient exploration of the soil for enhanced access to nutrients and water. Consequently, these vital resources are transferred to the plant, resulting in numerous benefits for crop cultivation. Various mycorrhizal products are available in diverse formulations (powder, granular, and liquid), concentrations, and qualities. Ongoing advancements in products, technologies, and research are reshaping our understanding of mycorrhizae. Despite these positive developments, certain misconceptions persist. In the following discussion, we aim to clarify the truths and dispel the myths surrounding mycorrhizae products. MYTH #1 A HIGHER NUMBER OF MYCORRHIZAE SPECIES MEANS BETTER RESULTS. Contrary to common belief, having a higher number of mycorrhizae species in a product does not translate to better results; in fact, it often yields the opposite outcome. A plant can sustain only one association with a particular mycorrhizal fungi species. Introducing multiple species creates competition among them, which is not advantageous for the plant. The initial colonizer does not ensure the highest success; instead, it gains precedence. It is recommended to select a product with a concentrated presence of a single mycorrhizae species known for its effective performance, rather than opting for a product with multiple species at lower concentrations. MYTH #2 ECTOMYCORRHIZAE ARE EFFECTIVE FOR CANNABIS PLANTS. Although ectomycorrhizae can colonize five to ten percent of plant species, cannabis is not among them. Ectomycorrhizae do not penetrate the root cells; instead, they develop around the roots and on the exterior. For cannabis plants, it is essential to seek out endomycorrhizae. Endomycorrhizae are capable of colonizing 70% to 90% of plant species, including cannabis. Unlike ectomycorrhizae, endomycorrhizae penetrate the root cells, forming structures like arbuscules for the exchange of nutrients and water with the plant. MYTH #3 WHOLE INOCULANT (PROPAGULES) PERFORM BETTER THAN ONLY VIABLE SPORES. The propagule count specified on most mycorrhizae products indicates the presence of spores (viable and unviable), hyphae, and root fragments. However, it is crucial to note that only viable spores, those with the capacity to germinate, can successfully colonize a plantโ€™s root system. Spores are to mycorrhizal fungi what seeds are to cannabis plantsโ€”a fundamental component enabling fungi reproduction. Consequently, even if a mycorrhizal product boasts millions of propagules, its effectiveness hinges on the presence of viable spores. Without viable spores, the product will not contribute to plant development. Therefore, the genuine value of a mycorrhizal inoculant lies in the quantity of viable spores it contains, as only viable spores can efficiently initiate symbiosis. MYTH #4 ALL METHODS OF APPLICATION YIELD IDENTICAL RESULTS. To establish the symbiosis, mycorrhizal fungi spores must be close to the plant roots. The optimal recommendation is to directly apply mycorrhizal inoculant to the roots, either in powder, granular or slurry form. This method ensures maximum proximity between the spores and the roots, facilitating a rapid establishment of symbiosis. Particularly with crops like cannabis, which have a short growing cycle, employing this technique is the most effective way to obtain optimal benefits. Alternatively, techniques such as blending the inoculant with the soil are effective, but there may be a delay in the establishment of symbiosis. This is because the roots need to grow and come into contact with the dispersed spores throughout the growing media. MYTH #5 MYCORRHIZAE CAN ONLY BE GROWN ON LIVING PLANTS. While the predominant method for commercially producing mycorrhizae involves growing them on the root systems of living plants (in vivo production), it is not the exclusive nor the optimal technique. In fact, this production approach has notable drawbacks that the โ€œroot organ cultureโ€ method just does not have (in vitro production). In vitro production occurs in meticulously controlled, aseptic laboratory conditions, allowing for the consistent generation of products that are viable, highly concentrated, species-specific, and free from pathogens. Achieving such precision and quality is impossible when relying on the cultivation of mycorrhizal fungi on plants exposed to external conditions. In conclusion, it is crucial to take all these factors into consideration when choosing the appropriate product for your crop to fully harness the wide array of benefits provided by a high-quality mycorrhizal product. STRONGER PLANT โ€“ Stress resistance. FASTER GROWTH โ€“ Improve plant structure and shorter veg time. INCREASE YIELD โ€“ Overall more biomass. IMPROVED QUALITY โ€“ Increase cannabinoids and terpenes content.