Do you believe in MiracleGrows?
During a last minute search for organic potting soil for the new tent's first run; and a run of my own F1 Autos for femmed beans, MiracleGro's Performance Organics was the only OMRI listed option that was readily available.
I quickly took to the forums to see what growers had to say about this product. Up until then, ItSbeenawhile hadn't posted about the Critical x GG # 4 Autos; and I didn't find too many documented runs that boasted your everyday, big-box store organic soil options at first.
Having decided I would begin documenting new runs for posterity, I felt it would be a good opportunity to hopefully document a successful one using this product, too.
What the F1s are you MiracleGrowing on about?!
As suggested earlier, the first run will count with a personal (auto) cross. I intend on backtracking the history of this and other projects and blogging on previous experiences; but for now, suffice to say that these seeds are the result of a cross between a male, selected from Breeder Stitch's (big ups) Rocket Rocket Fuel, and a another auto that was flowering in a nearby tent.
I really took to Stitch's Russian Rocket Fuel and went on a Xing spree with it years ago.
Due to the need for fillers; and because F2s generate the highest rate of variations among the traits inherited from the parents, some FemmedF2s along with S1s will be created from these F1s. The most vigorous girl will be selected as the donor and the resulting gear separately labeled and stored for trait tracking.
Where Do We MiracleGrow Now?
The new 3-in-1, brought with it a 2x2' area that could hold this run; while allowing for the other two compartments to be used to house the controls and pop the Criticals recently acquired from Nirvana.
During a last minute search for organic potting soil for the new tent's first run; and a run of my own F1 Autos for femmed beans, MiracleGro's Performance Organics was the only OMRI listed option that was readily available.
I quickly took to the forums to see what growers had to say about this product. Up until then, ItSbeenawhile hadn't posted about the Critical x GG # 4 Autos; and I didn't find too many documented runs that boasted your everyday, big-box store organic soil options at first.
Having decided I would begin documenting new runs for posterity, I felt it would be a good opportunity to hopefully document a successful one using this product, too.
What the F1s are you MiracleGrowing on about?!
As suggested earlier, the first run will count with a personal (auto) cross. I intend on backtracking the history of this and other projects and blogging on previous experiences; but for now, suffice to say that these seeds are the result of a cross between a male, selected from Breeder Stitch's (big ups) Rocket Rocket Fuel, and a another auto that was flowering in a nearby tent.
I really took to Stitch's Russian Rocket Fuel and went on a Xing spree with it years ago.
Due to the need for fillers; and because F2s generate the highest rate of variations among the traits inherited from the parents, some FemmedF2s along with S1s will be created from these F1s. The most vigorous girl will be selected as the donor and the resulting gear separately labeled and stored for trait tracking.
Where Do We MiracleGrow Now?
The new 3-in-1, brought with it a 2x2' area that could hold this run; while allowing for the other two compartments to be used to house the controls and pop the Criticals recently acquired from Nirvana.
Get Ready for a MiracleGrow
The MiracleMix
After the ingredients listed on the bag of Performance Organics purchased were reviewed, the following amendments were added to the soil at the below specified ratios.
The MiracleBox
Contemplating the overall goal, the new 3-in-1 tent's 2x2 compartment was filled with nine 6" pots and the essentials.
The 2x2' area was initially set up with:
The MiracleDrop
On Cinco de Mayo, ten (10) beans were dropped in some water, and placed into the propagation section of the 3-in-1.
After the ingredients listed on the bag of Performance Organics purchased were reviewed, the following amendments were added to the soil at the below specified ratios.
- Azomite @ at half a tablespoon per gallon
- Greensand @ a tablespoon per gallon
- Dr Earth's Flower Girl (3-9-4) @ half a tablespoon per gallon
The MiracleBox
Contemplating the overall goal, the new 3-in-1 tent's 2x2 compartment was filled with nine 6" pots and the essentials.
The 2x2' area was initially set up with:
- 2x 6" clip fans
- 1x Carambola 2000 LED Panel
- 1x 4" booster fan for exhaust
The MiracleDrop
On Cinco de Mayo, ten (10) beans were dropped in some water, and placed into the propagation section of the 3-in-1.
What's Poppin' on Week One?
Waiting on a MiracleGrow
Generally, the seeds are allowed to soak for 18-24 hours; but not much longer. If a seed fails to sink during the first day, it's ok to leave it for another 24 hours or drop it into a jiffy pellet on a heated surface for germination. If the taproots pop out sooner, it's probably safe to get them into some soil.
These seeds soaked from May 5th to the 6th, at which point, they were placed directly into the pots were they would remain for the entirety of their lifespan. The soil was mixed just before the seeds were placed into water in the propagation section, and was still hot when they were first introduced with a light watering (50ml).
All but one of the seedlings sprouted within the first couple of days.
Because one of the ten original seeds had been placed in a solo cup with only the base soil for control purposes; and another had failed to sprout, a single pot was left empty. With eight sprouts occupying the 2x2 section, day one was established as May 7th.
Seedlings received reverse osmosis water at a rate of 30-50ml whenever dry for the first three days after sprouting.
After showing their second set of true leaves, they received a more substantial watering with Roots Organics BioForce to inoculate the root zone and activate the beneficial microbials in the soil.
Generally, the seeds are allowed to soak for 18-24 hours; but not much longer. If a seed fails to sink during the first day, it's ok to leave it for another 24 hours or drop it into a jiffy pellet on a heated surface for germination. If the taproots pop out sooner, it's probably safe to get them into some soil.
These seeds soaked from May 5th to the 6th, at which point, they were placed directly into the pots were they would remain for the entirety of their lifespan. The soil was mixed just before the seeds were placed into water in the propagation section, and was still hot when they were first introduced with a light watering (50ml).
All but one of the seedlings sprouted within the first couple of days.
Because one of the ten original seeds had been placed in a solo cup with only the base soil for control purposes; and another had failed to sprout, a single pot was left empty. With eight sprouts occupying the 2x2 section, day one was established as May 7th.
Seedlings received reverse osmosis water at a rate of 30-50ml whenever dry for the first three days after sprouting.
After showing their second set of true leaves, they received a more substantial watering with Roots Organics BioForce to inoculate the root zone and activate the beneficial microbials in the soil.
