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And I'm off. Germination plan: little pots, bottom 1/2 Organisoilux, top half 50/50 peat/vermiculite. Beans planted +- 1cm deep. Watered in with mycos and some microbes. Some diy humidity domes and found a spot for them next to a lemon haze auto finishing up in the next couple of weeks. Also moved some to my makeshift flower fridge box while Im sourcing a better plan. Let's see

24 hour soak in the shot glass and I have three sunken seeds. Next I soaked some EazyPlugs in 5.8pH water and then let them warm up on the heat mat before popping the three seeds inside at a depth of about 5mm and lightly covering the tops via pinching. Then into the veg tent in a closed propagation dome on top of a heat mat. The veg tent itself is a 1.2x1.2m LiteHouse Lite tent. I have a 120W Quantum Board set at 100W at about 120cm high. From past grows I have found this to be a sweet spot for seedlings/clones but I must still play around considering this is the first time I'm using this tent. I am looking to optimise the light spread as much as possible without necessarily upgrading the LED as well but I am confident it's got enough oomph for a 1.2x1.2 veg tent. The mylar seems way better than my old generic tent but I can't objectively say. Other than that I also have a 4' exhaust fan just to pull stale air out of the tent at low speed as well as a DIY panel heater with a Sonoff switch to automatically regulate the temperature within the veg tent. At this time I like keeping the temp at a cozy 24C. Next we wait for the seedlings to present themselves

Seeds are now placed in coco for germination Sent from my SM-N975F using Tapatalk

2 of 3 popped and i put em in pots, dome over. Dont have the space in the germination tent for the cam too.. installed in the veg tent, just put light way more up Used 2ml root juice mix to wet the soil. FF green bag. Mixed lunch time and put in the tent to warm up. 24 degrees

Another haircut today. Hope I didn’t take off too much. The cascade is getting lekker long Almost 9 months Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Start Germination (09/05/2021) -Seeds taken out of package and inspected. -Got utensils/tools/equipment for Germination process: shot glass, small yoghurt container/tub, non-pH'd water, soil (garden soil - no added nutrients). -Put water in shot glass. Put TWO seeds in the shot glass with water to soak - "Soaking Method". [Should soak for 3-7 days, depending on how long it takes for seed to split and tap root to start developing, at that point transplant into soil/other medium.] -Put ONE seed into yoghurt tub with soil. Place seed fingernail depth so that seedling/sprout doesn't struggle and take long to push towards the light - therefore germination process will not be comprimised. Water frequently to keep soil moist, but not over-watered. -#NB: ONE of the seeds in the " shot glass" will be taken out after 3 days - regardless of tap root development - and transplanted into soil. This is to serve as a Hybrid Germination Method of the two aforementioned methods. -Place shot glass in darkness. Place yoghurt tub in room under desk lamp (CFL). -Observe frequently for any results/signs of development. Two to three times a day minimum.

Ok so I planted the seeds into a small tray. Soil used is Freedom Farms Fine Gremination Mix. Thanks to @GreenGrow Garden Route Seeds all sunk to the bottom. Planted about 1cm deep. Popped the tray into my humidity dome for some extra heat. Seeds may take a day or 2 longer to germinate as it is quite cold. Will get the heat mat going again this afternoon.

Morning folks. I did a defoliation on the ladies this morning to open up all the mains and growth tips. For the last couple of weeks of vegging I want the canopy as open as possible. I have picked up that the Twisted Helix has a tendency to start splitting at the stem where the plant was topped.. Maybe because she grows so vigorous? So I wrapped the topped tips with insolation tape and will keep it close by if the situation becomes worse. Here are the before and after pics.. Palomino Twisted Helix GSC Tortoni #1 Tortoni #2 Bubblegum Tent view

I would rather play it safe this round 4 months is a short time to grow from seed. Cannot loose a week on germination. 2 weeks for seedlings. 4 weeks veg. 10 weeks flower.

Seeds dropped at around 21:00 today Medium: I'll be growing in coco/perlite using hortimix ferts. Grow space: 1x1x1.8m box lined with pandafilm Lights for flower: 240w quantum board purchased from @Light It Up I'm really looking forward to this and watching everyone's grows. Good luck everyone.

So, Beans have been dropped. Good luck to all

Yeah and they can drown quickly too. These seeds are fresh. Temps are just a bit low after this weather we've had, and I expect everyone's seeds to be above ground within the next 5 days.

Garden Update: Start Of Week 4 This is small update on how the girls are doing going into week 4 of flower, top dressed, also no issues except for one plant was showing calcium defifiancy. Applied some Cal - mag and seemed to have fix it...

So it seems I am falling behind... I'm awaiting a new phone and it will arrive tomorrow, hopefully.. My phone decided to go for shit last week and the tablet I am using now takes real shitty photos.. So.. Go guys I'm on your heals.. Giving you a bit of a head start..

Just had a check, none of the three seeds popped so far.. checking in 12 hours again ^^

Getting ready. Sourcing something special. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My seeds as well as my totally legit and unique definitely-did-not-accidentally-throw-away sticker

Good luck to all. Im gonna try a full organic, hps grow. Only grew under LEDs up to now but decided to do the an old school grow. [emoji106][emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

First post in Growoff Diary (2021 Indoor Grow Off)

I just got my STS ingredients and now just need to wait for a few clones to get big enough. While I'm waiting I'm looking for some tips on how best to do things A few questions I have so far I see a few articles saying that its best to use multiple plants (i.e. feminize one, pollinate the other). The argument seems to be that the pollen is ready before the flowers are. But if I collect the pollen, which I'd want to do anyway, there is there any real disadvantage to using one plant? Logistically it seems simpler to isolate a single plant... How do you isolate the plant and ensure no pollen spreads? Obviously a separate tent, but I'm sure that is not enough. I'd guess I'd have to have the separated as far away from one other as possible (different rooms). What type of filter? (stockings wont work right?) What schedule do you recommend for STS? Rough timeframe? Any good articles / books I should look at? Thanks

Seeds can drown.... plate them, they are moist... let em breathe.

And Dylan is rooting over rocking vegging away happily Branch inspiration from here Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It will forever remain, by my decree

Rest of the plan is up pot with more Jamie’s soil when needed, watering with rainwater, cal mag and microbes. Biobizz at the ready if they look hungry Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I am very interested to see how long it takes the Tortoni's to germinate with all the different germination methods being used. The two I currently have running took quite a couple of days to show tap root. But then again I dropped them straight into a peat pellet. Good luck man

1) Get a proper lights (I finally got a nice QB) 2) I @#$@#%#$%# hate spider mites

19.15 i checked the seeds (11 hours 45 mins passed) and plated them. 1 swimmer, 2 sinkers Used filtered (carbon and UV) water for plating.. normal kitchen paper towels and a little medical scoop to fish out the seeds and place them. Then cover with another paper towel. Warmed the water to 26 degrees, so the new home is nice and warm. Decided to keep the plates in the veg tent, is rather warm 24/7. Lets see tomorrow morning were we stand. I put the kitchen towel around not to keep it more warm ^^ but to be sure is dark where the seeds are.

Seeing that very body is saying how they will grow here goes. Soil: I have been mixing my own soil for a while now. Base is Peat moss, perlite, worm castings and leaf mold. Amended with Rock Phosphate, vulcanic rock dust, bone meal, gardeners gold dust, kelp meal, alfalfa meal, vitagrow fertilizer, cow manure, insect frass and malted barley. (I might have missed some things) Watering: Blumat system Feeding: Teas if necessary. Foliar feeds. Lighting: Fluence vyprx.

Seeds soaking.

Planted out into jiffies. This forum is amazing! Thanks again

Quick update on the girls. The two flowering outside looks like they are getting close. Leaves are yellowing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've just used the Glue Plugs, for the first time, made by Jiffy. I wont change for anything and love them, much better than the Eazy or Puck. Please delete this comment, as this is your comp page.

What are the easy plugs made of? Is it a kinda of foam, sort of like Oasis? I know they do make an inert foam type media.

Good Day Everyone, I am Joshua Smith. I am a new member to this community, I found out about this blog/forum from a friend of mine (Mikhael Erasmus). I am a cannabis connoisseur and I love the plant both recreationally and medically. I have grown bud in the past but it was on and off. I'm going to start taking it more seriously now - I have more time on my hands and resources. I love gaming, adventuring, hikes, graphics design and karate - amongst other things. I'm honored to be part of this community, I never knew existed, up until now...

@ 11:05. 8/5/21 Sent from my LM-X210(G) using Tapatalk

Popped the seeds just now at 11:15AM in room temperature mineral water to leave to soak overnight.

The Pineapple Fields... does it taste like Pineapple or is it just a fancy fake name? I look for Pineapple smoking taste.. pheno hunting some Express at the moment.. last 15 Express I tested had fruity but no Pineapple taste. I know there is, as I smoked some very exquisite Pineapple flavored Express 6 years ago.. I want that again ^^ Worth to have a look into Fields?

Thanks for such a great event everyone! And we off, soaked in plain water for 6 hours from the stroke of midnight.

Howsit goin... New to the grow scene, jus finish my 1st harvest, Autos... This is exactly the right place I need to be to take my growing experience to Higher levels

CDO in alphabetical order, like its supposed to be

I hope all the contestants have a kickass Growoff, and frosty flowers. @420SA hats off to you for pulling all this together

Tjey are in a hurry

Don't think we'll be doing a solo cup challenge. Quite a few people running that comp. An outdoor growoff is always worth consideration and we'll see how things go

The Grow bed has arrived ahead of schedule. I will do the 3 plants in one bed. 100l

Same to you. Let’s see how my diy compared Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good luck bud Sent from my LM-X210(G) using Tapatalk

My one loves harvest season! She sits and chews on the stalks for hours (I sometimes leave airy buds for her as she loves to nibble on those). She doesn't chew any other wood that we have in the yard but as soon as a cannabis branch drops its hers.

Okay, so to start this grow off, I will be running 1 x 240w led quantum board light 1 x 4" (100mm) extractor fan along with 2 other fans for circulation I will be using coco coir and perlite mix amended with worm castings and Elemental blend both from Dirty hands inc. I will be using this throughout the entire grow with the addition of a bloom booster when in flower. I will however be trying 3 different training techniques: # 1 - Mainlining # 2 - Standard topping probably around 3 times # 3 - will be left to do its own thing, will not top, trim or anything I will soak the seeds for 24hours then place the seeds directly into medium to germinate and grow from there. watering schedule - water when dry.