GrowUpJr Indoor Soil Grow Journal 2020: Girl Scout Cookies AKA GSC

[HunterHunt]

Looks good! Do you always plant in your final pots this early? Just a tip if you didnt know, its best to do multiple up potting throughout your grow unless you are growing auto's to build up your root mass. I like to up pot about 4 times throughout the grow. Final pot a week before flowering or so. The fabric pots work a lot better for this but still best to build your mass up. Keep up the good work!

 

[GrowUpJr]

Looks good! Do you always plant in your final pots this early? Just a tip if you didnt know, its best to do multiple up potting throughout your grow unless you are growing auto's to build up your root mass. I like to up pot about 4 times throughout the grow. Final pot a week before flowering or so. The fabric pots work a lot better for this but still best to build your mass up. Keep up the good work!

Hi, thanks. I guess I would call this my second grow, technically more but another story, only one to flower that turned out to be a male. This is first with feminized seeds. Anyways, I repotted more times then and recently read about repotting, however, I do not have any other pots or money to spare right now so I used what I had. I had a talk with them and asked them to not grow straight down but to spread out all around, lol.

 

[HunterHunt]

Haha nothing wrong with that! They are in fabric pots so they will be good! Keep up the good work.

 

[GrowUpJr]

07/17/20 8:00 pm
Plants: 2
Strain: Hybrid, 60% Indica, THC 19%
Plant#1:
Stage: veg 07/08/20 09:15 am/ 9 days
Plant#2:
Stage: veg 07/09/20 06:00 am/ 8 days
Outdoor: 8:30 am-8:00 pm
Indoor: 5x5x6
Soil: MG Prem Pott'g Soil, .21-.11-.16; 7 gal fabric 07/16/20 2:30 pm
Light: MarsHydro TS-1000 3'x3' footprint
Aircooled: basement, home HVAC
Targets:
Temp: 68-77; RH: 70+; PH: 6.0-7.0
Forecast: 87 F, Real Feel 78
Temp: 68-99
RH: 35-69
PH: 6.69
Pest: none found during inspection
Water: 7 ml+
Last Water: 07/17/20 8:00 pm 7 ml+
Ferts: too early
Planted: 06/29/20 5:00 pm
Days since planted (whole days): 18
Sprouted (1st observed): 07/07/20 11:43 am
Days since sprouted (whole): 10
Plant#1:
Height (feet:inches): 0:2 1/8
Growth since last (inches): 0
Plant#2:
Height (feet:inches): 0:2 1/8
Growth since last (inches): 0

Have not measured in new pots. First measure will be smaller due higher soil level from repotting.

Outside 8:30 am in direct sun peaking to 90 F until 10:30 am when moved to shade until 5:00 pm. Temp range mid 70's to peak of 82 F. Direct sun until 8:00 pm with temp range 81 to 99, but sensors in sun over read and forecast likely correct between 80 and 86.

Outside time has really been making a difference. Height has slowed so roots are developing, as well as leaves getting bigger, and new leaves beginning to develop.

GSC#1

GSC#2

 

[HunterHunt]

Looking good!

 

[GrowUpJr]

07/18/20 7:48 pm
Summary post:
Outside time 10:15 am-7:48 pm in direct sun moving to shade during peak heat. Temp was high 80's to mid 90's w/RH avg about 50%.

07/19/20 6:00 pm
Plants: 2
Strain: Hybrid, 60% Indica, THC 19%
Plant#1:
Stage: veg 07/08/20 09:15 am/ 11 days
Plant#2:
Stage: veg 07/09/20 06:00 am/ 10 days
Outdoor: 6:30 am-11:50 am
Indoor: 5x5x6
Soil: MG Prem Pott'g Soil, .21-.11-.16; 7 gal fabric 07/16/20 2:30 pm
Light: MarsHydro TS-1000 3'x3' footprint
Aircooled: basement, home HVAC
Targets:
Temp: 68-77; RH: 70+; PH: 6.0-7.0
Forecast: 91 F, Real Feel 82, TS 12-1 pm
Temp: 64-90
RH: 62-81
PH: 6.69
Pest: none found during inspection
Water: no
Last Water: 07/17/20 8:00 pm 7 ml+
Ferts: too early
Planted: 06/29/20 5:00 pm
Days since planted (whole days): 20
Sprouted (1st observed): 07/07/20 11:43 am
Days since sprouted (whole): 12
Plant#1:
Height (feet:inches): 0:2 1/8
Growth since last (inches): 0
Plant#2:
Height (feet:inches): 0:2 1/8
Growth since last (inches): 0

Have not measured in new pots. First measure will be smaller due higher soil level from repotting.

Outside 6:30 am in direct sun peaking to 90 F until 11:50 am when moved indoors due to forecasted TS and hearing thunder. Storms came through during 12 o'clock hour and rained off and on throughout afternoon.

Would've liked to pickup some rain water seeming how much difference it makes on garden, but was concerned w/over watering.

Also considered just leaving as outside grow, but seeing how pests are of concern, I've ruled that out. Concerned enough taking them out for daily sunbathing (reason for sunbathing previously discussed, cold house due wife's needs, put short).

GSC#1

GSC#2

 

[GrowUpJr]

07/20/20 8 pm
Summary Post:
Outside: 7:00 am-8:00 pm, direct sun
Weather: Forecast high 86 F, Real Feel 91. Actual high from sensor, 92, RH 48.

GSC#1 has taken the lead in the 3 plants I have going (2 GSC and 1 Durban Poison). It has started developing it's next set of leaves.

I received six GDP seeds today from New420GuySeeds.com, two were freebies. I will be dropping one tomorrow since I didn't get to it today.

GSC#1:

GSC#2:

 

[GrowUpJr]

07/21/20 7:53 pm
Outside: 6:30 am-7:53 pm
Forecast high 82 F, Real Feel 88, 70's til noon.
Mostly overcast to noon under 80, 86 at noon, down to RH 51. High of 94 at 3:00 pm. 82 at 7:53 pm RH 56.
Water: no
Last Water: 07/17/20 8:00 pm

07/22/20 6:00 pm
Summary Post:
Inside day
06:30 am. 12:17 pm. 6:00 pm
Temp: 68. 70. 70
RH: 58. 56. 58
Inside all day/night. Watered at 6:30 am and GSC#1 fell over with kink in stem. Otherwise looking healthy. Propped up with soil around bend/kink. Not sure what else to do. Waited too long to water I am guessing having been outside.

 

[HunterHunt]

Looking good man, Just a tip, If you use a better quality soil you would have faster growth rates if you care about that. You can get Fox Farms Ocean Forest for about $15 if you can find it locally and is worth the few extra dollars. Keep up the good work.

 

[r0am1ng st0ner]

You can also use a promix soil if easier to find ProMix HP means high porosity or added perlite lol I use it and find it a little too hot for young plants but it is really nice and I picked it up at canadian tire

 

[GrowUpJr]

Looking good man, Just a tip, If you use a better quality soil you would have faster growth rates if you care about that. You can get Fox Farms Ocean Forest for about $15 if you can find it locally and is worth the few extra dollars. Keep up the good work.

Thanks for the tip, I'll make note of it. If I could, I'd get it now and transplant, but $ is tight. My temp is keeping them down too. Outside time really helps. My GSC#1 problem kept them inside for a few days.

 

[GrowUpJr]

You can also use a promix soil if easier to find ProMix HP means high porosity or added perlite lol I use it and find it a little too hot for young plants but it is really nice and I picked it up at canadian tire

I'll make note of that one too, thanks. I don't know of any of those stores in Michigan, USA, but I'll look for the product.

 

[r0am1ng st0ner]

Well I am in Canada so yes I don't think we share many stores but Walmart and Costco that I know lol so ya look for a fox farm soil (always good) or a promix (get one with lots of white chunks or perlite and the mycoryzia or whatever) or if you see another soil ask about it on this site and someone will give their opinion on it good luck on your grow I am growing a GSC x Cherry pie seed called wedding cake lol GSC is always fire

 

[GrowUpJr]

Well I am in Canada so yes I don't think we share many stores but Walmart and Costco that I know lol so ya look for a fox farm soil (always good) or a promix (get one with lots of white chunks or perlite and the mycoryzia or whatever) or if you see another soil ask about it on this site and someone will give their opinion on it good luck on your grow I am growing a GSC x Cherry pie seed called wedding cake lol GSC is always fire

All three of those are good! Hey, thanks again for the extra tips. I appreciate it.

 

[GrowUpJr]

07/23/20 6:00 pm
Summary Post:
Temp: 68
RH: 57
Water: no
Last Water: 07/22/20 6:30 am, 12:17 pm

Topped off water at 12:17 pm since they had been outside so many days w/o water and soil was bone dry. New leaves taking shape.

GSC#1:

GSC#2:

07/24/20 6:12 pm
Temp: 68
RH: 56
Water: no (foilage spray at 12:00 pm)
Last Water: 07/22/20 6:30 am, 12:17 pm
Indoor day

07/25/20 6:00 pm
Temp: 86
RH: 43
Water: yes
Last Water: 07/25/20 6:15 am
Outdoor: 6:15 am-6:00 pm
Watered before direct sun that was until 10:00 am with Temp at 77 and RH at 69, then moved to shade for remainder until 6:00 pm where temp was in 80's.

 

[GrowUpJr]

07/26/20 7:50 pm
Plants: 2
Strain: Hybrid, 60% Indica, THC 19%
Plant#1:
Stage: veg 07/08/20 09:15 am, 18 days
Plant#2:
Stage: veg 07/09/20 06:00 am, 17 days
Outdoor: 6:30 am-7:50 pm
Indoor: 5'x5'x6'
Soil: MG Prem Pott'g Soil, .21-.11-.16; 7 gal fabric 07/16/20 2:30 pm
Light: MarsHydro TS-1000 3'x3' footprint
Aircooled: basement, home HVAC
Targets:
Temp: 68-77; RH: 70+; PH: 6.0-7.0
Forecast: 91 F, Real Feel 100
Temp: 66-91
RH: 64-93
PH: 6.69
Pest: none found during inspection
Water: yes
Last Water: 07/26/20 6:00 am
Ferts: none
Planted: 06/29/20 5:00 pm
Days since planted: 27
Sprouted (1st observed): 07/07/20 11:43 am
Days since sprouted: 19

GSC#1 left in tent. GSC#2 moved to shade at 11:00 am.

GSC#1 is dead due to inappropriate watering for outdoor time and temperatures. Her stem is kinked and she's unresponsive to watering. She was the cream of the crop. Good bye little girl. You'll be missed. I have a GDP that I'm germinating so I will not be doing another GSC at this time to replace her.

GSC#1

GSC#2

 

[GrowUpJr]

07/31/20 6:00 pm
Plants: 1 (1 lost, GSC#2 remains)
Strain: Hybrid, 60% Indica, THC 19%
Plant#2:
Stage: veg 07/09/20 06:00 am, 22 days
Outdoor: n/a for date
Indoor: 5'x5'x6'
Soil: MG Prem Pott'g Soil, .21-.11-.16; 7 gal fabric 07/16/20 2:30 pm
Light: MarsHydro TS-1000 3'x3' footprint
Aircooled: basement, home HVAC
Targets:
Temp: 68-77; RH: 70+; PH: 6.0-7.0
Forecast: n/a
Temp: 70
RH: 53
PH: 6.5
Pest: none found during inspection
Water: no
Last Water: 07/30/20 12:00 pm
Ferts: none
Planted: 06/29/20 5:00 pm
Days since planted: 32
Sprouted (1st observed): 07/07/20 11:43 am
Days since sprouted: 24

Outdoor (high temp):
07/27/20 6:38 am-7:48 pm, temp 91
07/28/20 6:30 am-8:00 pm, temp 95
07/30/20 6:00 am-8:00 pm, temp 90

07/29/30 indoor due forecasted TS.

Outdoor time has made a big difference compared to indoor temps house is at due to HVAC keeping temps below target temps.

Also been doing foilage spraying and more frequent water schedule than indoor calls for since hot weather is taking more out of them. Not watering enough caused the loss of GCS#1.

GSC#2

 

[GrowUpJr]

08/08/20 8:12 pm
Plants: 1, 1 lost, GSC#2 remains
Strain: Hybrid, 60% Indica, THC 19%
Plant#2:
Stage: veg 07/09/20 06:00 am, 30 days
Outdoor: 8:00 am-8:12 pm
Indoor: 5'x5'x6'
Soil: MG Prem Pott'g Soil, .21-.11-.16; 7 gal fabric 07/16/20 2:30 pm
Light: MarsHydro TS-1000 3'x3' footprint
Aircooled: basement, home HVAC
Targets:
Temp: 68-77; RH: 70+; PH: 6.0-7.0
Temp: 88
RH: 30
PH: 6.6
Pest: none found during inspection
Water: yes
Last Water: 08/08/20 12:00 pm
Ferts: none
Planted: 06/29/20 5:00 pm
Days since planted: 40
Sprouted (1st observed): 07/07/20 11:43 am
Days since sprouted: 32

Outdoor most days approximately 12 hours or more from 8:00 am-8:00 pm.

GSC#2:

 

[GrowUpJr]

08/15/20 6:05 pm
Plants: 1, 1 lost, GSC#2 remains
Strain: Hybrid, 60% Indica, THC 19%
Plant#2:
Stage: veg 07/09/20 06:00 am, 37 days
Outdoor: weather permitting
Indoor: 5'x5'x6'
Soil: MG Prem Pott'g Soil, .21-.11-.16; 7 gal fabric 07/16/20 2:30 pm
Light: MarsHydro TS-1000 3'x3' footprint
Aircooled: basement, home HVAC
Targets:
Temp: 68-77; RH: 70+; PH: 6.0-7.0
Temp: 68
RH: 65
PH: 6.59
Pest: none found
Water: no
Last Water: 08/13/20 1:50 pm
Ferts: none
Planted: 06/29/20 5:00 pm
Days since planted: 46
Sprouted (1st observed): 07/07/20 11:43 am
Days since sprouted: 39

Outdoor most days 10-12 hours. Water frequency greater than normal indoor grows due to outdoor time.
Outdoor 08/09-10, 12-13.

Foilage spraying used several times a day when indoor.

GSC#2:
08/11/20:

08/15/20:

 

[GrowUpJr]

08/22/20 8:00 pm
Plants: 1, 1 lost, GSC#2 remains
Strain: Hybrid, 60% Indica, THC 19%
Plant#2:
Stage: veg 07/09/20 06:00 am, 44 days
Outdoor: weather permitting
Indoor: 5'x5'x6'
Soil: MG Prem Pott'g Soil, .21-.11-.16; 7 gal fabric 07/16/20 2:30 pm
Light: MarsHydro TS-1000 3'x3' footprint
Aircooled: basement, home HVAC
Targets:
Temp: 68-77; RH: 70+; PH: 6.0-7.0
Temp: 79
RH: 51
PH: 5.71
Pest: none found
Water: yes
Last Water: 08/22/20 1:30 pm
Ferts: MG All Purpose 24-8-16
Planted: 06/29/20 5:00 pm
Days since planted: 53
Sprouted (1st observed): 07/07/20 11:43 am
Days since sprouted: 46

Outdoor (high temp):
08/17/20 8:43 am-8:00 pm, 90
08/18/20 8:30 am-5:19 pm, 79
08/21/20 9:52 am-8:00 pm, 90
08/22/20 9:53 am-8:00 pm, 95

Doing foilage spraying several times a day between watering on indoor days.

Lost two days outdoor time 08/18-19/20 due medical procedure (08/18/20 reduced time).

I took a closeup I don't normally do, just enjoying the beauty of the plant.

GSC#2: