This is my first grow, and journal for that matter. Keeping it strictly organic, and low cost. I have a small budget but need the medicine. My illness has forced me into daily medication (in pill form, with nasty side effects). So, I'm doing this in the hope that I can balance my body with nature. God made the earth, and the things in it, beautifully, and wonderfully. Hopefully I won't get in the way too much.
Strain: SFV-OG x Sweet Diesel.
The seeds came from a female that hermied from temp stress. They were grown in an aeroponic environment with "organic" botanicare nutrients. Although the mother produced seeds, the buds that enveloped them were exceptionally flavorful and aromatic. Sweet citrus & pine are the most prevalent flavor profiles, a slight hint of fuel would leap into the nostrils on exhale. The hops like flavor lingered for quite some time after the toke. She produced a very steady uplifting sativa high that seemed to tingle its way from your neck to your face and eyes. Although intense, the high was very energetic and mind clearing. It gave enhanced focus and creativity, and also completely cured my incessant nausea and tremors.
I loved the strain so much that I had to try the seeds, even if I got two more hermies out of the deal.
Soil: Fox Farm Ocean Forrest
I amended the soil with Epsom salt, Espoma plant tone NPK 5-3-3 (bio-tone formula to keep it as close to organic as budget will allow), a very small bit of dolomite lime (Used for ph balancing since I'm using de-chlorinated tap water), worm castings, and some root system from a previous veggie grow. I mixed the soil and allowed it to cook for four weeks prior to use.
Nutrients: Espoma Bio-Tone, Compost/worm tea, epsom salt in late flower.
I am only going to top dress with bio-tone at just <quarter strength every three weeks. I will water with compost tea every other water, bi-weekly until flower. I will then give compost tea with every other water until flush. Two-three weeks before harvest I will top dress with epsom salt to increase flavor and aroma profiles.
I want to switch to Doc Buds High Brix kit on my next grow but inexperience and budget got in my way this time around.
Lights: CFL, 6 x 23watt 5000k day spectrum for veg, and 12-18 x 23watt 2700k warm spectrum for flower.
I plan to keep a few of the full spectrum bulbs around during flower for a more complete light source, but only for supplementary lighting. I have been reading about dormgrow LED and plan to switch to them for my later grows also. The light schedule is 18/6 in veg, and 12/12 in flower.
Ventilation: ionizing fan with essential oil diffuser and carbon screen. Used for both pest control, and air purification.
Temp: very steady at 77-80 degrees during lights on, and 75-76 during darkness.
Environment: indoor, grow closet 2x4x7
I'm starting the journal a little late, as I started the seeds in purified water on August 20th. I took them from the water and put them directly into the soil, they both sprouted within the first day in the soil. Fortunately, I took photos starting at day 5. I will add those, and continue to add many others through harvest.
Thank you for coming along for the ride, I hope this can be enlightened, encouraging, and enjoyable for everyone. God Bless
Strain: SFV-OG x Sweet Diesel.
The seeds came from a female that hermied from temp stress. They were grown in an aeroponic environment with "organic" botanicare nutrients. Although the mother produced seeds, the buds that enveloped them were exceptionally flavorful and aromatic. Sweet citrus & pine are the most prevalent flavor profiles, a slight hint of fuel would leap into the nostrils on exhale. The hops like flavor lingered for quite some time after the toke. She produced a very steady uplifting sativa high that seemed to tingle its way from your neck to your face and eyes. Although intense, the high was very energetic and mind clearing. It gave enhanced focus and creativity, and also completely cured my incessant nausea and tremors.
I loved the strain so much that I had to try the seeds, even if I got two more hermies out of the deal.
Soil: Fox Farm Ocean Forrest
I amended the soil with Epsom salt, Espoma plant tone NPK 5-3-3 (bio-tone formula to keep it as close to organic as budget will allow), a very small bit of dolomite lime (Used for ph balancing since I'm using de-chlorinated tap water), worm castings, and some root system from a previous veggie grow. I mixed the soil and allowed it to cook for four weeks prior to use.
Nutrients: Espoma Bio-Tone, Compost/worm tea, epsom salt in late flower.
I am only going to top dress with bio-tone at just <quarter strength every three weeks. I will water with compost tea every other water, bi-weekly until flower. I will then give compost tea with every other water until flush. Two-three weeks before harvest I will top dress with epsom salt to increase flavor and aroma profiles.
I want to switch to Doc Buds High Brix kit on my next grow but inexperience and budget got in my way this time around.
Lights: CFL, 6 x 23watt 5000k day spectrum for veg, and 12-18 x 23watt 2700k warm spectrum for flower.
I plan to keep a few of the full spectrum bulbs around during flower for a more complete light source, but only for supplementary lighting. I have been reading about dormgrow LED and plan to switch to them for my later grows also. The light schedule is 18/6 in veg, and 12/12 in flower.
Ventilation: ionizing fan with essential oil diffuser and carbon screen. Used for both pest control, and air purification.
Temp: very steady at 77-80 degrees during lights on, and 75-76 during darkness.
Environment: indoor, grow closet 2x4x7
I'm starting the journal a little late, as I started the seeds in purified water on August 20th. I took them from the water and put them directly into the soil, they both sprouted within the first day in the soil. Fortunately, I took photos starting at day 5. I will add those, and continue to add many others through harvest.
Thank you for coming along for the ride, I hope this can be enlightened, encouraging, and enjoyable for everyone. God Bless
I hope everyone has a blessed day!
