P91 x Jack the Ripper, Tester - Irie Genetics - Fall 2023

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Tip of the Week:

It's nice to have the

humidity coming out above the plants, so here's an idea I came up with that definitely works (so far).

I used PVC pipe fittings and silicone to make the following modifications to my humidifier.

Adding an elbow is still under investigation. I worry about condensation backing up.

 

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My Next Experiment - "Two is one and one is none"

My fellow military vets are familiar with the phrase, "Two is one and one is none."

Well, that phrase inspired my newest curiosity - adding BluMat Carrots to an AutoPot grow.

When I was laying out the tubing for my AutoPots I went looking for a "Tee" fitting. The first one I found was in my BluMat fittings. I tested the size and it fit the same I.D. Then I noticed a fitting that is technically a "Tee" but one outlet is for the tiny tubing that BluMats uses.

Thus, this idea: Use the tiny carrots to sample and satisfy the moisture for the top 3 inches of the pot's coco.

Those carrots are getting the same nutrients that the bottom of the AutoPots are getting.

I'm only doing this on one pot for now. It also happens to be the one pot that is not getting outside air bubbles to the bottom of the pot.

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BluMat Carrot in the '"Dripper" Configuration

How the BluMat Carrot is Fed from the Nutrient Source

The "Tee" I Mentioned Earlier

My Reservoir Feeding the AutoPots and BluMats

Closer Look At the Connector and Filter

 

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Day 27 - Angry Plant Continues to Protest

One of my plants is becoming the "Karen" of the tent.

Karen Leaf Says, "Excuse me, let me speak to the Nutrition Manager."

Another Plant has a sensitive tummy --- "Waaah"

 

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Day 29 - P91 x Jack the Ripper​

 

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Day 33 - Update

The angry leaves have calmed down, and some have been removed.

New growth seems to accept the pH and E.C.

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Plant 2

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Plant 3

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Plant 4

 

[ExNavyInSTL]

Day 34 - Update

• E.C. is now at 2.0 (ish)
• I am going to expand my BluMats to all buckets. What the heck
• Added a second humidifier - tough to get to 65%
• Topped Genius Juice (Today is Day 30 for GJ) - She got tall
• I raised light intensity to 100%, yet PPFD was under 600.
• That may be ideal, but I would rather lower the light and reduce energy waste.

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Added 2nd Humidifier:

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It was Topping Day for Genius Juice - Not Officially Logging This Grow

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P91 x JTR (2)

 

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Day 34 - Update - Continued
Sorry, I hit "Post Reply" before I was done.

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P91 x JTR (3)

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P91 x JTR (4)

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Cinderella 99

 

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Day 35 - No Plants - Just Stuff in the Tent
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• Lowered the Lights so I could run cheaper at 40%​
• Still Getting 500+ ppfd​
• Extended Humidifier Exhaust Up and Above the Light Bars​
• Repaired the Other Humidifier Exhaust Pipe with Aquarium Glue​
• Well Ventilated - Fans All Over​

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[ExNavyInSTL]

Day 36 - Not Much New

• Raised E.C. to 2.2
• Topped P91xJTR(2)

 

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P91 x JTR
Day 41
Day 1 of Flower​

• I switched the lights this morning, so 12 hours ends at 8:00 tonight.
• All have been topped.
• Only very yellow leaves have been removed.
• All 3 plants are leveled out on the nutrients and have a deep green color.

I usually train like crazy, but I am not training other than topping this grow.

I'm waiting until the end of week 3 of Flower before any significant defoliation.

The main stems look thick and strong (like bull).

They are sharing the tent with two Brothers Grimm plants.

 

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Day 42 - Issues - VPD

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• Looks like the weather has turned cool enough that I need a heater in the tent.

• 79ºF to 65ºF is not an ideal "swing."

• I prefer 80ºF - 70º Swing with a goal of 77 as a Sweet Spot

• I'll also switch to 60% humidity (down from 65)

• By the end of 2nd week of flower will hold at 55%

• When flowers form, I usually switch to 45% until harvest.

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[ExNavyInSTL]

Day 42 - Addendum

• Added Heater
• Set to 74º - that means it will let it go down to 72º before kicking in
• Large Fan is an Experiment - Trying to Spread Heated Air Evenly
• Lighting: Moved to 60% - Will confirm PPFD tomorrow
• Humidity: Lowered to 60%
• E.C.: 2.2
• pH: 6.0

 

[ExNavyInSTL]

Day 43 - Follow Up

Ahhh, yes! A much happier tent.

My lights go out at 2000 and come on at 0800.

 

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Day 43 - Fat, Green and Happy
Day 3 Flower​

 

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Day 46 - It's a Jungle

• Everything looks great to me

• I haven't made any nutrient adjustments

• Still at 2.2 E.C. & 6.0 pH

• They are heavy feeders - the reservoir is emptying fast

• VPD is holding between 1.2 and 1.3, which is ideal for heading into flowering.

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Look at P91 x JTR (3) in the after ... she's praying like she's done something wrong.

 

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Day 50 - Flower Day 10

1. Genius Juice Continues to Climb
2. P91 x JTR (4) is Not Far Behind

 

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Day 52 - Flower 12


Smooth crop this time.

Raised the lights about 6" to make room for Genius Juice

P91 x JTR (2) does not like the heater so close