Hey man, please join and learn.
This forum has had bundles of knowledge for me, I am confident with this grow alone just from the hours on this forum, but with everyone here’s support you will thrive.
You never know what you might run into in early days, but ILGM will 
Ok, I post a lot but this is supposed to be a journal and I will reflect on this to learn, I always crave input!
These are my 4 tops at Week 2 Day 1… please tell me if the white parts of the center of the branches are natural growth or something to be cautious of?! PATIENCE… @Enlightened420 though knowledge is power! Some warlord said I’m sure?
They are looking good.
Looking Good!!! I’m set to watch! 
I echo @Irishlady269 and @GreenPinkie’s observations. I heard a really good explanation of why ph is so important and wanted to share it. In a weird kinda way, your plant’s ph is like its throat. If you ph is off, your plant can’t get the nutrients you are trying to feed it. If the ph is too low its like you cinched a belt around its throat and it can’t swallow. If the ph is too high its like the plant “swallows” too much and throws it up and you have lockout. I never heard it put that way, and it was one of those “and the light bulb comes on” moments!
Nutrient’s and pH
In relation to exactly this conversation around pH and mineral absorption levels, I came across a chart (there are hundreds) that shows essentially what the capability is of the mineral being absorbed in relation to the pH levels. From my understanding this may vary from different mediums (but I am no expert nor an indtrmediate) as I known soil runs quite a bit higher but very helpful to understand why the pH needs to be where it is at certain points.
You will notice that all the necessary minerals required for healthy growth (a whole other discussion) at their highest levels in line with each other are around the pH 6.0 mark if nto a tad higher, this really depends on the stage of growth i would guess.
@patchman lol, strangely put but very well put hahaha.
It was actually kushman who said that.
Love his video’s, he is so chilled and relaxed lol, he is who i watched to learn trimming and HST, I think he explains really well the process.
EDIT: Wait Kyle Kushman or another poster lol?
In regards to my earlier post of the nutrient chart, THIS ONE is much better, shows the difference between Hydro and Soil:
@Seeduction I dont know you, but I relate to him. I guess it must be a stoner to stoner communication thing. His organic approach is something I’d like to implement. There is such a peace going the natural route. In a world today where science and technology has surpassed our humanity, its feels good to be the underdog
Great charts!! Thanks for sharing!
I definitely do, he has an air of an easy going feel about him, just a peaceful and positive energy and softly spoken. I true hero!
Very humble
Yes, Kyle K.
FOR THE LAZY GROWER!
So I decided in my boredom of lockdown to find a simpler and more effective way of watering my plants. Having 4 of them means its a lot of mixing and pouring and blah blah.
I have decided to make a reservoir based system (20l/5Gal Bucket) with a water pump fitted with 13mm (1/2 Inch) flexible piping.
This piping leads to a X join which further extends to a T join.
This leaves me with 4 outlets (4 Plants) for water to be pumped out of.
To each outlet I have a ball valve to allow water pressure to build in each pipe.
The piping from the ball valve are connected to Halo watering rings (available basically all Hydro stores).
Now all I do is mix up about 4 - 5 days worth of nutes in my buckets and for each water turn on the ball valve till run off then turn it straight off, onto the next one… voila!
This is such a time saver for fertigating plants, instead of having to mix up nutes each time and pour individually each day, now I just fill up the reservoir and turn a tap when needed.
The pipes will be shortened when properly installed for better pressure and I wil have an air stone to keep the water oxygenated. Had a video but didn’t quite work.
Looking happy and healthy my friend, patience is a large part of growing 
Agreed with the above. The hurry up and wait part can suck for sure. Patience has never been at the top of my list but, something that is definitely needed 
Gonna tag along for the ride if ya don’t mind growmie
@stump Every new gromie that joins me for my ride is every extra inch on my smile. I wanna share what I learn and show the people the magic 
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Have you got your own grow going? Please feel free to link and share your experience! I implore others to do so, knowledge is power!
Lol I myself struggle in this aspect so I have used my spare time (and money) inventing anything I can to help me on the way (hence the photo’s of failed DWC buckets but a successful Halo watering system!!! so happy with that).
In 30 minutes after I roll up some dirt I have seeing as lock down making life hard I will post up my next update, might need some help and opinions
