Greetings Ruderalis Enthusiasts.
Apologies for my prolonged absence.
Work, family, and hands-on gardening took precedence over my valued interweb time.
To catch you up on everything at once would be overwhelming for of us so I am going to post 1 plant updates as I move through them.
All plants in the Conservatory look great until bloom, then green disappears and avoids me like it owes me money. Lol
I get bright pink petioles first as a warning. I think that indicates P deficiency. P is crucial for N utilization. N is key for chlorophyll formation. Hence the yellow. ( my best guess)
With few exceptions, soil pH has been 6.2-6.5 across the board for a while, so I don't get it. Water / feeds custom pH'ed to order, to bring them through the sweet spot. 6.1 or 6.2 soil gets 6.6 feed; 6.5 or 6.6 soil:6.1 feed.
Cal Mag (Roots Elemental) in the H²O & Epsom, seaweed & yucca foliars. Foliars pH'ed 6.1.
The leaves stay on but look like sh%#. The White Train looks is greenish- white, save for some pink!
However, I do have a tent full of flowers. I can't imagine how awesome they would look on thriving plants. [motivation!]
I started this grow water only, but as problems arose I introduced some nutes to the affected mamacitas. I really like what Aurora Innovations / Roots Organics has to offer. But. I'm attempting Perpetual Grow, and cooking 9 individual feeds is taking away time from areas I want to explore more, like teas, foliars, and microherd management.
I think maybe the Nectar Number 4 soil and the gbd super soil mix are not a good match.
One definition of insanity is to do the same thing repeatedly, expecting different results. So after 6 yellow plants, I am changing it up big time for my second grow.
I'm checking out hippy71 and Eyes and I like what they are doing.
I ordered some bio tabs, but shipping was a flat 50€ to the Estados Unidos. So I tacked on some other bio-goodies(tea, foliar, starter kit) to make it worth it. (200$, lmao!)
Shopping for/ researching my next soil (biobizz maybe)
I'm thinking if this new style doesn't fly, It's a problem with the water or the light. Light is strong ( min 30" from canopy! No BS, i tried! [Sorry SC1[emoji52]] )
Water is Boogie Blue Plus filtered tap( sposta get Chlorine and Chloramine out. Made by a Tea Company). Sits out 24h, then bubbled 24 more h.
So yeah, all that.
Today's status report:
Sour Crack 2, day 70.
I don't doubt stress slowed the SC's down. Pulled at 5% amber. Want to see what that effect feels like, plus today is the day for me to break free from reliance on others for my meds after 35 years.
Can't put into words how good that feels.(Multiple celebratory expletives shouted! backflip. [fail]) lol
Out for now.
p.s.
123 G wet, little extra stem.
I like the natural look. If it will fit in the jar, it's in.
Main cola 41 G.
123x20%=24.6 G dry? OK, but honestly looks like more than a zip to these eyes. "Time alone, only time will tell."
Bob Marley
Peace and Hippy Beads
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