Grow Diary God’s Gift

This run features God’s Gift (2) and Granddaddy Purple (2) grown in 3-gallon fabric pots with PRO-Mix HP-CC Mycorrhizae High Porosity Grower Mix. Lighting is provided by a Spider Farmer SE-5000 with supplemental UV-A and Near-Infrared, and the environment is stabilized with a radiant heater, desiccant dehumidifier, and a 6" carbon-filter fan system with multiple oscillating fans for consistent airflow.

Seeds were soaked in distilled water for 12–15 hours at 78–82°F, then sown ¼ inch deep into pre-moistened medium. A humidity dome maintained stable conditions until emergence, which occurred within 48 hours.

Light intensity started at 300 PPFD (DLI 19) and was increased to 340 PPFD (DLI 22) by day 3 post-emergence to keep growth compact. During these first days, the medium was kept evenly moist through 2–4 daily mistings, maintaining a moisture depth of about ½–1 inch.

On day 4, seedlings received their first light feeding:
- 0.5 ml/gal Cal-Mag
- 0.5 ml/gal each of the Flora Series base nutrients

Water was applied in a ring around the seedlings to encourage lateral root expansion.

Photos: Germination through Day #4 of the Seedling stage.