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More indica leaning than I personally like. Definitely a late afternoon nighttime smoke. Have about 4gs of larf Iโ€™m making hash out of; she is very resinous.
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It is the waiting game for this lovely lady. Everything is on her side but time, as I must harvest within the week. I am flushing for this last week for the 1st time.
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Dosidos is a tough cookie๐Ÿ’ช As days are getting shorter and shorter, she is getting taller and taller trying to get more light..(and make room for her cookies) Its a nice summer day today but autumn is coming so weather is becoming more unstable every day..๐Ÿ˜ฒ But i have a feeling (or its just hoping๐Ÿ™) that she will just keep on baking the cookies anywayz .. as long as i put her in her safehouse, so she will be dry and cosy, when needed ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ‘Š Happy growing for allโœŠ
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Flushing is in progress. Big Bud ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿค˜ she smells excellent citrusy strong ๐Ÿ’ช grow using the full Cali proline. Unfortunately, my phone growdiaries crashed many times. I had to remove information from the diaries.
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After I changed the lamps to 2 x 200 watts, the plant on the left also started to bloom. I gradually had my equipment delivered and starting to go "Professional". AC Infinity Controller and exhaust fan, from now on I can also check my values โ€‹โ€‹from outside
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Acabamos la sรฉptima semana de floraciรณn de las Original de GrowBarato familia, y no podรฉis imaginaros lo bien que huelen. Tienen un buen color, se ven sanas, y van progresando adecuadamente la flor va poco a poco engordando y tirando bien de tricomas. Creo que seguirรฉ abonando una semana mรกs , ya iremos viendo estos dรญas que hago pero si creo que una semana mรกs es necesario. Agrobeta: https://www.agrobeta.com/agrobetatiendaonline/36-abonos-canamo Mars hydro: Code discount: EL420 https://www.mars-hydro.com/ Las maximas de temperatura no superan los 26 grados y las mรญnimas no bajan 20, asรญ que no me puedo quejar. Los niveles de humedad tambiรฉn son los correctos van entre 45%/55% de humedad relativa. Por supuesto el Ph lo estamos dejando alrededor de 6. Hasta aquรญ es todo, buenos humos ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ’จ.
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Hey Growers! The girls have officially packed their bags and moved into a much fancier place. The new setup comes loaded with perks: an automated controller that keeps the environment dialed in 24/7, managing every device so the VPD stays exactly where it should be (because apparently plants are picky like that). Drainage? Automated. Irrigation? Also automated. Basically, the grow room is now smarter than most of us on a Monday morning. Thanks to multi-frequency fertirrigation, the girls are getting up to 6 daily watering cycles, keeping the substrate pH stable and nutrient-ready at all times. Less babysitting for me, more thriving for them: a deal I'm very happy to sign. Now, onto the Mental Rainbows, and things are finally looking up. After slightly bumping up the Calmag base to 0.6 EC and doubling the daily watering frequency, something seems to have clicked. The new growth is no longer twisted and curled, and honestly, that's enough to give me hope. Now that I'm pushing irrigation up to 6 times a day, I can only expect things to keep improving. A few of the smaller, slimmer plants don't seem to have developed a main cola: their internodes are all growing at roughly the same pace. So while I'll be topping the bigger, more advanced girls that do have a clear main shoot, I might skip the topping on the slimmer ones and let them take their time catching up in height instead. No point rushing what doesn't need rushing. That said, even though these plants had a bit of a rocky start (likely due to a slightly more delicate genetics), I'm still very confident in them. As proven in my last run, plants that struggled early on ended up delivering even better results than the ones that looked bulletproof from day one. So, as they say: never judge a book by its cover, or in this case, by its baby seedling! ๐ŸŒฑ Tips, tricks, and roasts are always welcome. Happy growing everyone!
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Quarta settimana di fioritura ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฆ
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En esta etapa no agregue ningรบn nutriente a la soluciรณn para evitar que la planta tenga gusto al nutriente, asรญ dicen los expertos que queman esta hierba. Yo lo hago solo por deporte, no porque lo fume. mantuve el ph en condiciones estables a como dictan los cientรญficos en este rubro. la prรณxima๐Ÿ˜ semana corto las plantas y las pongo a secar.
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Die White shark streckt sich wie blรถd in alle Richtungen da hilft nur immer wieder runter binden,sie reagiert gut auf 100 Prozent licht und hesi schema 100 Prozent.....Durch mein entfeuchter lรคuft es jetzt viel besser,versuche nachts auf 0.9 und tags bei 1,2 kpa mich einzuspielen...fรผr den 8 tag strech wunderts mich das die pistillen noch nicht da sind aber es sieht so aus als ob es jeden Moment los geht
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Siamo alla fine i tricomi diventano ambrati ancora qualche giorno val taglio
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So, start of week 7...... At the moment I can't give you exact feeding amount, because I have to adapt to every plant differently, due to the different deficiencies. Plants look good though, the cherry cola buds start smelling and it's awesome, can't wait to test. The bigbud will take longer if I see bud development. But holy, they seem to be good yielders. Just curious to see how fat they will become. Update day 46 After some days of individual feeding the problem seems to be more or less settled. Only the big bud get extra nitrogen, cause it looks like they inhale it like I will do to their buds later:) So here is the 2 feeding schemes I am using now......All calculated per litre......the now receive about 750ml-1l of nutrition, besides the normal watering Sorry, I tried editing the format so it is clear which ammount belongs to which nutrient, didnt really work out.......only biogrow has two different ammounts.... Biogrow 1.5ml / 5ml Algamic 2ml CalMag 0.5ml Biobloom 4ml Topmax 4ml Canna TraceAmix 1ml And now imagine, I had to give them even more for about 2 weeks, as they were showing increasing deficiencies. This is by far the hungriest bunch of Ladies that I have grown. As far as I can guess from today, I think I will have to harvest on 2 different dates unfortunately. This really wasnt the plan and needs extra investing in another filter/vent for drying. Well, so I am forced to use my second tent, really horrible,lol........I already see me vegging while blooming haha. 3 cherries will be finished at week 10, the other one (the cripple I mentioned during vegetation) will need about two weeks more. I gues she will finish together with the bigbud. Concerning the "cripple" I have to say, it is not due to bad genetic......This one was just very sensitive with the ammount of light she got the first 2 weeks and this made her very slow in her development. About the bigbud I also made a mistake which was pretty stupid I guess.........She showed gender and I switched nutrition, but with the same ammount as the cherry cola, not keeping in mind she will need a bit longer and therefor needs to be fed differently. I guess that caused the problem for her. Well, we never stop learning, as long as our Name is not Donald J Trump..... What else can I say...........in an hour and a half the light will turn on and this time wont pass by, as I am fucking curious....... update day 47 Well, it is freakin insane........I increased watering level to 2,5 l per plant........like 1l pure water and then 1,5 nutrition.........cant believe myself. Fucking junkies,lol...............I will see what they did until tomorrow. But it looks like, they just can^^ Besides, I would love to live in this tent right now.......I am "checking" like 5 times a day and it seems they always get just a little bt bigger......IT maybe due to my passion got lost for many years....since I didnt want legal problems and so on.....I just feel happy in my element.........I just love it........good grow to everyone with the same kind of passion..........you guys know its so,nothing special (and I dont mean my ladies, just the general approach from real growers) So, here is another lyric I written I dont remember when....... When time is passing slowly The holy day comes near Weยดre waiting, hesitating Being nervous, awful fear It gives me joy to watch it But now all must disappear Slowly 3 long month have passed And now my dear.... I cut your head off! And your arms! The smooth smoke She makes me calm This is why I love my palm As I comfort them They get older During childhood And adolescence Until grown up They get much bolder But now I need the essence Of my love, my work, my stress I never mind and will confess I am a legal criminal And so I say Jah bless
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Just giving her plain pH'd water to bring down the PPM
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Popped these seeds on Monday (30/03/20). Germination Method: Soaked seeds in Vitathrive overnight and transferred to Jiffy pellets. I used the excess water with Vitathrive to soak the pellets ๐Ÿ‘. Two days later, what Iโ€™ll reference now as P1, popped out. P2 is two days behind. These seeds were sent from BF over a year ago. Day 5 - Placed both in 1 Gallon fabric pot with an amended Coco Coir mix. Grow medium (per 1 Gallon) in Vivosun 1 Gal Fabric pot. Coco Coir, 1.5 TBSP of Gaia Green 4-4-4, 2 TBSP Earthworm Casting. I debated doing a synthetic run again but love the simplicity of using Gaia Green. I will start early giving the plants some Organic Cal-Mag for General Organics. Outcome of mix TBD LoL... Lights: HLG 65W 4000k QB for the first 2-3 weeks depends on space. HLG 95W - Week 3 to 6 or until the 3x3โ€™ tent is open for business. I plan (I change my mind on a daily so weโ€™ll see) to do a two plant in a 3x3โ€™ flowering tent under the HLG QB 288 (260W 3000k) Game Plan Last grows I had amended my mix with Feather Meal which caused Nitrogen Toxicity in both plants. For this run I plan to start extremely light and adjust accordingly, meaning Iโ€™ll top dress with FM as needed or maybe at week 2. Plants currently under humidity dome with vents open as I have the strawberry nuggets on the other side finishing up (need low humidity for the next two weeks). Veg time will be at most 6 weeks if Iโ€™m running both plants in my flowering tent. Recommend flowering time for this strain is 9-10 weeks therefore plenty of growth will occur once the switch is flipped to 12/12. Why Phantom OG? Weโ€™ll Iโ€™m a fan of Sativa Dominant Hybrids. Read great reviews on this strain and looks like a strain that will produce enormous buds, to be seen.
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By the end of week 15 from seed, the plants are doing great. The 400W HPS lamp, paired with a ventilated reflector, keeps the grow box at a pleasant 23ยฐC. Temperatures did hit 28โ€“31ยฐC for a couple of days, but the heat has since subsided, and the plants are very comfortable now. During the hot spell, the Hydro-Easy system was consuming 2โ€“4 liters of nutrient solution per day. Iโ€™ve been using Snoopโ€™s Bloom RO (parts A and B), Hesi PowerZyme, and PK 13/14. Since the second component of the Snoopโ€™s line contains calcium, thereโ€™s no need to add extra CalMag. Eight excellent main colas have formed, and the central buds are also nearly fully mature. Iโ€™m waiting for the plant to finish ripeningโ€”once its water consumption drops, Iโ€™ll switch to plain water for the final flush before harvest. The aroma is strong, and the leaves are covered in trichomes ("sugar"). Earlier this week, I applied Simplex Power stimulator as a foliar spray to boost sugar production.
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Stacking up well now Im happy with how its going. I nearly gave up on them but they are getting there now. 7weeks or so left ๐Ÿ˜‡
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๐Ÿฌ๐ŸŒฟ 8ร—8 Adventure โ€“ Week 14 Candy Rain Auto by Zamnesia The Solo Survivor Is Getting Closerโ€ฆ But She's Not Fooling the Microscope! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ”ฌ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ’š Welcome back to another chapter of the 8ร—8 Adventure! ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’š And oh my goodnessโ€ฆ OUR CANDY RAIN! ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿ˜‚๐ŸŒธ This girl just keeps giving us something to talk about. She's still beautiful. She's still developing. She's still showing us those lovely flowers. And she's getting closer to the end of her journey. But, of courseโ€ฆ She wouldn't be Candy Rain if she didn't give us a little surprise along the way. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ Because just when you start thinking that a plant is approaching the finish line, she decides to throw fresh white hairs all over the place. Everywhere! ๐ŸŒธ?๐ŸŒธ?๐ŸŒธ And naturally, the first thought is: "Girlโ€ฆ are you starting another round?" ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ Not so fast! Because although those fresh white pistils might make her look like she's trying to start something new, the trichomes are telling a different story under the microscope. And that's precisely why we don't judge a plant's readiness by one visual clue alone. Candy Rain is getting close. Very close, I believe. My current feeling is that this could be her final week, but that's an expectation, not a promise. We'll keep looking, keep observing, and let the plant tell us when she's ready. No rushing. No guessing based on white hairs alone. And definitely no letting Candy Rain fool us just because she's decided to grow a fresh set of little white flags! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿ‘‘ So let's give our beautiful solo survivor the spotlight she deserves. โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ๐Ÿฌ WEEK 14 โ€“ THE FINISH LINE IS GETTING CLOSER If you've been following Candy Rain from the beginning, you already know that this girl has developed her own personality throughout the 8ร—8 Adventure. Our solo survivor. Our beautiful green girl. Our plant that seems determined to fill herself with flowers. And now, here we are, approaching what may be the final chapter of her flowering journey. She's still beautiful. She's still carrying those developing flowers. And she's still giving us new details to observe. The most noticeable thing this week? Those fresh white pistils. ?๐ŸŒธ They're appearing across the plant, and if we were judging solely by the pistils, we might be tempted to think she still has a long way to go. But that's exactly why I don't want to make that assumption. Different cultivars can behave differently as they approach maturity. Some continue producing fresh pistils late in flowering, and that alone doesn't necessarily mean the entire plant has restarted its flowering journey. We need to look at the whole picture. The flowers. The overall development. The trichomes. And how everything is progressing together. Candy Rain is getting closer, and the microscope is helping us understand where she actually stands. She's not quite ready yet. But I have a feeling we're approaching the final stretch. ๐Ÿฌ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฌ โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ? WHITE PISTILS EVERYWHERE โ€“ WHAT IS SHE TRYING TO TELL US? Honestly, Candy Rainโ€ฆ What are you doing? ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ We're trying to work out whether you're approaching the finish line, and you decide to throw fresh white hairs all over your flowers. ?๐ŸŒธ?๐ŸŒธ? I find this fascinating because I've seen this behaviour in some cultivars before. As flowering progresses, certain plants continue producing new pistils even when other signs suggest they're getting close to maturity. That doesn't automatically mean something is wrong. It also doesn't automatically mean the plant needs several more weeks. Fresh pistils are one observation, not the entire verdict. And this is where experience, patience, and looking at several indicators become important. I don't want to pretend that every cultivar follows the same visual script. They don't. Some plants give you a fairly straightforward progression. Others keep surprising you. And Candy Rain? Wellโ€ฆ She's clearly decided to keep us guessing. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿ‘‘ The white hairs are part of the story, but they're not the whole story. โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ๐Ÿ”ฌ THE MICROSCOPE TELLS A DIFFERENT STORY This is where things get interesting. When I look at the trichomes under the microscope, the picture isn't quite the same as the one suggested by all those fresh white pistils. She's not ready yet. And that's an important distinction. I don't want to call harvest simply because the plant looks close, because the pistils have changed, or because I'm getting impatient to finish another chapter of the 8ร—8 Adventure. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐ŸŒฑ The trichomes give us another useful piece of information about flower maturity, and they need to be considered alongside the overall condition and development of the plant. They don't magically tell the entire story on their own, either, but they help us make a much more informed assessment than judging by pistil colour alone. So, for now, Candy Rain stays where she is. We're observing. We're checking. We're comparing what we see with the progression from previous weeks. And we're letting the evidence guide us. My feeling is that this may be her final week. But if she needs more time, she gets more time. The calendar doesn't decide when a plant is ready. The plant does. ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿฌ๐ŸŒธ โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ โณ MY GUESS? POSSIBLY THE FINAL WEEK! I'm going to put my expectation out there. I think this could be Candy Rain's final week. There. I've said it. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿ‘‘ But please underline the word "could" in your mind. This isn't a fixed harvest date. It's my current impression based on what I'm seeing as I follow her development. The fresh pistils are one part of the picture. The trichomes are another. The overall progression is another. And when I put all those observations together, I feel we're getting very close. But we'll see. Time will tell. And if Candy Rain decides she needs a little more time, then we'll keep watching her. I'm not interested in forcing a finish just because I've made a prediction in a diary. ๐Ÿ˜‚ I would much rather be patient and document what actually happens than pretend I knew the exact day in advance. That's the beauty of keeping weekly records. We can share our expectations while staying honest about the uncertainty. So, Candy Rainโ€ฆ If this is your final week, let's make it a beautiful one. And if you need a little longer? We'll be here. ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒฟ โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ๐Ÿ’š STILL OUR BEAUTIFUL GREEN GIRL One thing that hasn't changed is how much I enjoy looking at this plant. She's still beautiful. She's still got that lovely green presence. And her flowers continue to catch my attention. There is something satisfying about following a plant for weeks and seeing how the small changes gradually add up. At first, you're watching the plant establish herself. Then the structure develops. The flowers appear. The flowers become more substantial. The details become more interesting. And eventually, you reach this stage where every new observation makes you wonder how close she is to the next chapter. That's where Candy Rain has brought us. She's not just a photograph from Week 14. She's the result of everything that happened before it. And I love being able to look back at those earlier updates and compare them with what we're seeing now. ๐Ÿฌ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’š โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ๐Ÿฌ OUR SOLO SURVIVOR HAS COME A LONG WAY Let's not forget where this story started. Candy Rain has been our solo survivor throughout this part of the 8ร—8 Adventure. And she has certainly made the most of her place in the room. She's developed her own flowering structure. She's filled herself with beautiful flowers. She's shown us her own rhythm. And she's continued to surprise me throughout the journey. I originally called her our solo survivor because she was the one standing there on her own in this particular genetic group. But sometimes I look at her and think she doesn't seem particularly interested in the word "solo." ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ She's one plant, yes. But she's given us plenty to photograph, plenty to discuss, and plenty to observe. And now she's approaching the final stretch. Whatever happens next, she's already given us a beautiful story to follow. โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ๐Ÿ’ก SAME ROOM โ€“ SAME PHOTONS โ€“ HER OWN RESPONSE And once again, let's return to one of the foundations of the 8ร—8 Adventure. Candy Rain is sharing the room with the other plants. The same general environment. The same 12/12 light schedule. The same overall nutritional approach. The same expanded lighting setup. And yet, she continues to express herself in her own way. ๐Ÿฌโ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ The two additional Future of Grow Black Series 600W fixtures remain part of the room's expanded lighting setup. We're using that additional capability with controlled output rather than simply running everything at maximum. Our recent target has been around 1,500 PPFD across the upper canopy, with the actual intensity varying according to canopy height and position. Lumiflora also contributes additional light deeper in the canopy. And Candy Rain is receiving those same general lighting conditions as the rest of the room. But her response is her own. That's one of the things that continues to make this project interesting. The room provides the shared stage. The genetics provide the individual performance. Some plants stretch. Some stay compact. Some develop at one pace, while others follow a different rhythm. And even when they appear to be approaching the same stage, they can show different signs along the way. Candy Rain is giving us another example of that. Same room. Same photons. Different story. โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ๐Ÿ”ด FAR-RED, DEEP-RED & OUR 15-MINUTE LIGHT ROUTINE Now, let's talk about another part of the room's lighting routine. We've been using far-red and deep-red lighting as part of our end-of-day approach, including a 15-minute red-light period after the main lights go off. The idea behind this routine is to influence the plants' light signalling at the transition into the dark period and help create a consistent end-of-day transition. But there's an important distinction here. Red light, deep-red light, and far-red light aren't interchangeable terms. They're different parts of the light spectrum, and plants can respond to them differently. Red light is commonly associated with photosynthetic activity and plant light signalling. Far-red light is particularly relevant to phytochrome signalling, which helps plants interpret changes in light conditions and the transition between day and night. The response depends on the spectrum, intensity, duration, and the plant's wider environment. So when we talk about our 15-minute period, we're talking about a deliberate lighting routine we're testing and using in this room. We're not claiming that fifteen minutes is a universal magic number, or that every plant will respond in exactly the same way. As always, we observe the plants and consider the whole environment. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ด๐ŸŒ™ โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ๐ŸŒ™ HELPING THE PLANTS TRANSITION INTO NIGHT One of the reasons people experiment with end-of-day far-red is the way plants use light signals to interpret their surroundings. Plants don't simply know that it's nighttime because somebody switched off a lamp. They respond to changes in the spectrum and intensity of light, and those signals can influence different aspects of plant development. Far-red light can shift the balance of phytochrome states, helping plants interpret the transition from light to darkness. That's the scientific idea behind using far-red as part of an end-of-day routine. In our setup, we're using a 15-minute period after the main lights go off as part of that transition. I like experimenting with the lighting environment, but I also want to keep the claims realistic. The response isn't identical across all cultivars, and the effects depend on the conditions and how the light is delivered. So this is part of our approach and observation, not a guarantee that a particular result will happen. And Candy Rain is still following her own path within that shared environment. ๐Ÿฌ๐ŸŒ™๐ŸŒฟ โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ โ˜€๏ธ THE EMERSON EFFECT โ€“ WHEN RED AND FAR-RED WORK TOGETHER Now, let's bring in a fascinating piece of plant science: the Emerson effect. The Emerson effect describes how photosynthesis can become more efficient when red light and far-red light are supplied together than would be expected from their individual effects alone under certain experimental conditions. Why? Because photosynthesis involves two cooperating photosystems, known as Photosystem II and Photosystem I. They absorb light most effectively in different, overlapping parts of the spectrum. When suitable red and far-red wavelengths are provided together, they can help balance the activity of these two photosystems. In simple terms, they can work together more effectively than either wavelength would suggest on its own. That's the fascinating part. Plants don't respond to light as if every photon operates in isolation. The spectrum matters, and different wavelengths can interact with the plant's photosynthetic machinery in different ways. โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ”ด๐ŸŒฟ However, we should keep the science precise. The Emerson effect is a specific phenomenon demonstrated in photosynthesis research. It doesn't mean that adding any red or far-red light automatically increases yield, improves flower quality, or guarantees a faster finish. The result depends on the spectrum, intensity, duration, and wider growing conditions. And the 15-minute end-of-day routine we're using is a separate practical lighting choice. We shouldn't assume that it directly reproduces every condition used to demonstrate the Emerson effect. I find the science fascinating, and it's one more reason I enjoy experimenting with lighting rather than thinking of every LED as simply a bright lamp. Different wavelengths can have different roles. The way we combine them matters. And the plants' responses are worth observing. ๐Ÿ’ก๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฌ โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ๐Ÿ’ก MORE THAN JUST SWITCHING THE LIGHTS ON This is what I enjoy about the lighting side of the 8ร—8 Adventure. We can talk about the main fixtures. We can talk about PPFD. We can talk about canopy position. We can talk about red and far-red wavelengths. We can talk about the transition between light and darkness. And we can look at the plants and ask how they are developing under the overall conditions. But I don't want to credit every little change to one specific light or one particular setting. The plant is responding to the whole environment. Genetics. Light. Nutrition. Temperature. Humidity. Water availability. And the way all those factors come together. Candy Rain's fresh pistils are interesting, but I wouldn't automatically attribute them to the red-light routine. We don't have enough evidence to make that claim. Instead, we keep documenting what we see and avoid turning a coincidence into a conclusion. That's how I want to approach these experiments. Curiosity first. Observation second. Conclusions only when the evidence supports them. ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ”ฌ๐ŸŒฟ โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ โš—๏ธ NUTRITION โ€“ THE SAME FOUNDATION CONTINUES Candy Rain remains part of the same overall nutritional approach used in the room during this stage. The recent feeding notes were: ๐ŸŒฑ Plagron Terra Bloom โ€“ approximately 2.3 ml/L ๐ŸŒฑ Power Buds โ€“ 1 ml/L ๐ŸŒฑ Green Sensation โ€“ 1 ml/L ๐ŸŒฑ Sugar Royal โ€“ 1 ml/L โš—๏ธ pH adjusted as required The recent solution readings were around pH 6.02 and EC 2.14 mS/cm, although the exact values can vary with the latest mix. These are the room's recent reference values rather than a claim that every reading has remained identical throughout the week. As Candy Rain gets closer to the end, the important thing for this diary is to keep documenting her actual condition rather than assuming that all plants need the same final timeline. She's her own plant. She's shown us her own behaviour. And we're continuing to observe her accordingly. ๐Ÿฌ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’š โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ๐ŸŒก๏ธ RECENT ROOM CONDITIONS For context, the room's recent reference conditions have been approximately: ๐ŸŒก๏ธ Day air temperature: 26.5ยฐC ๐ŸŒ™ Night air temperature: 26ยฐC ๐Ÿ’ง Relative humidity: 61% ๐ŸŒฑ Substrate temperature: 25ยฐC ๐Ÿ’ฆ Nutrient solution temperature: 25ยฐC โš—๏ธ pH: approximately 6.02 โšก EC: approximately 2.14 mS/cm ๐Ÿ’จ COโ‚‚: approximately 693 ppm ๐Ÿ’ก Light schedule: 12/12 ? Pot size: 15 litres ๐Ÿ’ง Watering: approximately 1.4โ€“1.45 litres per plant per 24 hours These are the recent room figures, not a claim that every parameter has been measured at exactly the same value during every moment of Week 14. The overall environment remains shared with the other plants still in the room. And while Candy Rain approaches her finish, the rest of the 8ร—8 Adventure continues. Same room. Different plants. Different timelines. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿ’š โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ๐Ÿ‘€ WHAT I'M WATCHING NOW At this stage, I'm keeping an eye on the overall progression rather than allowing one feature to dictate the entire decision. ? The fresh white pistils. ๐Ÿ”ฌ The trichomes under the microscope. ๐ŸŒธ The development and appearance of the flowers. ๐ŸŒฟ The overall condition of the plant. ๐Ÿ“ธ The changes compared with previous weekly photographs. All these observations help build a more complete picture. The fresh pistils are certainly interesting, but they don't automatically mean she has restarted flowering or that she's far from maturity. The microscope currently suggests she's not quite ready. And my feeling is that she's getting very close. That's where we stand today. No drama. No premature conclusions. Just watching Candy Rain as she approaches the next chapter. โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ๐Ÿ”ฎ WHAT COMES NEXT? My guess is that we may be looking at Candy Rain's final flowering week. But, as always, we'll let time tell us whether that expectation is correct. If she is ready, we'll document the next stage. If she needs longer, we'll continue observing. Either way, there's no reason to force a date simply because I made a prediction. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿฌ And while Candy Rain is approaching the finish line, the rest of the room is still doing its thing. The 8ร—8 Adventure continues. Each plant gets her own diary. Each phenotype gets her own spotlight. And each one gets to show us how her story unfolds. โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ๐Ÿ’ญ FINAL THOUGHTS โ€“ CANDY RAIN, DON'T LET THOSE WHITE HAIRS FOOL US! Week 14. Candy Rain Auto by Zamnesia. ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿ‘‘๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ’š Still beautiful. Still developing. Still getting closer. And still finding ways to keep me guessing. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ Those fresh white pistils are appearing all over the place, but the microscope is giving us a different perspective. She's not ready just yet. And although I suspect this could be her final week, I'm not going to pretend that I know for certain. The plant gets the final say. That's the rule. We've also been continuing our lighting experiments, including the 15-minute red-light period after the main lights go off, with far-red and deep-red wavelengths forming part of our wider lighting approach. The science behind plant light responses is fascinating, especially when we look at phytochrome signalling and the Emerson effect. But we're keeping our observations separate from our assumptions. We're not claiming that the lighting routine caused her fresh pistils, nor that it guarantees a particular harvest outcome. We're simply documenting the environment, watching the plants, and learning as we go. And that's what the 8ร—8 Adventure is all about. Twelve plants. One shared room. Different genetics. Different expressions. And individual stories that never stop being interesting. ๐Ÿฌ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’š So, Candy Rainโ€ฆ Keep doing your thing, girl. We'll keep watching those trichomes. We'll keep admiring those flowers. We'll keep taking our photographs. And we'll wait until the evidence tells us you're ready. You might be approaching the finish line. You might need a little more time. Either way, you're still beautiful, and you still deserve the spotlight. ๐Ÿฌ?๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ”ฌ Let's give our solo survivor the love she deserves. Let's appreciate the journey. Let's stay curious. And let's see what next week brings. โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ๐Ÿ™ THANK YOU As always, a massive thank you to everyone following the 8ร—8 Adventure. ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒฑ Thank you to GrowDiaries for giving us the space to document these individual plant journeys and share our observations with growers around the world. Thank you to Zamnesia for the Candy Rain genetics and for giving us this beautiful solo survivor to follow. Thank you to Plagron for supporting the room with the growing media and nutrition used throughout this adventure. A huge thank you to Future of Grow for supplying the additional Black Series 600W fixtures and giving us the opportunity to explore this expanded lighting setup. ๐Ÿ’กโ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ Thank you to Lumiflora for helping bring additional light into the deeper areas of the canopy. Thank you to TrolMaster for helping us monitor and manage the room environment behind the scenes. And thank you to everyone who reads, comments, asks questions, shares experiences, and follows these girls week after week. It genuinely means a lot. ๐Ÿ’š If you'd like to join our growing community, you're more than welcome to come and say hello on Discord: https://discord.gg/dogdoctorofficial We have growers with different levels of experience, conversations about all kinds of growing topics, competitions, prizes, giveaways, and community discount codes. But above all, we're building a place where people can feel welcome. You don't need to be an expert. You don't need to have a huge garden. You don't need to speak every technical language. You can ask questions, share your experience, join the conversation, or simply hang out and listen. There's no level you need to reach before you're welcome. Respect, curiosity, and a willingness to learn are more than enough. We love talking about this plant, sharing what we know, learning from one another, and enjoying the journey together. It's becoming a beautiful community, and we'd love to have you with us. ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿค Growers Love, my friends. ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒฑ See you next week in the 8ร—8 jungleโ€ฆ where the photons keep flying, the plants keep surprising us, and Candy Rain is still throwing fresh white hairs around like she hasn't heard that we're getting close to the end. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿฌ?๐ŸŒธ Keep shining, girl. We'll let the microscope have the final word. ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ”ฌโœจ
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63 dienos!!! Mergaitฤ—s bลซklฤ— tikrai pagerฤ—jo :) ลกiฤ… savaitฤ™ ฤฏjungiau mergaitฤ—s papildomฤ… ลกoninฤฏ apลกvietimฤ…, tai pirmas kartas su tokia ฤฏranga :) pamatysime, kas iลก to gausis :) sฤ—kmฤ—s visiems .
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Og kush is nearing it's final stages of flower. I did notice the top bud started developing bud rot but it was caught early enough that I am hoping it didnt spread any further. Mystery strain looks like it is finally in early flower stage. It has been raining almost daily so the plants have been living under a green house roof.