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*** NBA DIESEL (Nia) UPDATE ***
Next up is Nia. Nia, like Kali and Natasha, was born on August 22. Nia was uppotted to a 1-gallon pot on September 14 and she was topped on September 19. Here is her info and pics:
Nia - Day 24:
Nia - Day 29:
Nia - Day 40:
For the girls in Veg, I've resumed adding silica to the water. I haven't used silica in my water since I ran out last summer. I wasn't sure it was needed and it was kind of expensive so that's why I haven't been but I'm adding it again now. Now, I'm using ZumSil Silica Monosilicic Acid, which is about half the price of the Gro-Tek I was using previously. I'm hoping the addition of silica will prevent the PM that has been plaguing my plants.
I'm also thinking about adding silica sand or potassium silicate or diatomaceous earth to the ProMix I plant them in. I read an article about using silica with cannabis plants and the article said:
It maximizes yields by producing more abundant buds with increased resistance against persistent pests and other stressors.
Silica offers an advantage by providing resistance against fungal diseases and pests. It forms a barrier in the cell walls, making it challenging for pathogens to invade and harm the plant tissues. This enhanced defense mechanism reduces the likelihood of issues like powdery mildew and spider mite infestations. While silica alone may not completely eliminate these problems, it significantly minimizes their severity and promotes plant growth.
I figure it can't hurt to have another weapon in my arsenal for PM. Has anyone else used potassium silicate, diatomaceous earth or silica sand in their grow medium?
Thanks for following along. Comments, questions and suggestions are always welcome.
It barely got anyone high and I've given away the rest of the seeds I had.
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