The Phoenix Project 2.0
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Working outdoors alongside the Phoenix Project, 8000 coffee cups serve as a unique opportunity. Twenty containers, each filled with three seeds, were directly planted in soil last night. This is an experiment to compare the growth potential offered by the natural sunlight versus my extensive indoor lighting system.
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Living in a region where I can't freely cultivate my own plants or buy seeds or clones to diversify my taste, I'm choosing to use a female as a mother plant in order to make my indoor garden more productive and ensure my self-reliance. By trimming the lower part during harvest, I leave enough foliage to rejuvenate and serve as a source for future clones. As these cuttings grow, they will in turn offer clones that I hope will also be female.
She is surrounded by a couple of the pots I've found useful for both seed and clone-based cultivation - the layered system provides an ideal environment for successful sprouts, requiring only a simple transfer for building a stronger foundation during the first and second stages of my usual two-month vegetation cycle. The lighting for this set-up is a Spiderfarmer SF1000 within a case made from heavy-duty shelving and I have two larger cabinets and two smaller sprouting stations ready for as many cuttings as I want.
A glance at my usual aggressive topping and training plan provides a model for all my attempts, enhancing the chances of maintaining my self-sufficiency without having to spend my retirement funds on secret self-treatment and leisure activities.
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The yellowing of the older Sun leaves is increasing as budding begins, indicating that it's time for me to tackle my inadequate nutrient management.
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A brief look into the progress of the Phoenix Project reveals it to be slightly stifling, yet workable.
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I adore mylar.
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The Twin Towers are in their final days.
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When creating duplicates, I utilize a self-made cloning device which is not only simple to construct but also enjoyable! Let's assemble a cloning machine, step by step. If I don't see any progress after a period of 10 days, I begin the process anew. Stay positive!
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The preparation of 8000 cups of coffee gives the chance to work outside in conjunction with the Phoenix Project that's just started. Last night, twenty pots were sowed with three seeds each directly into the soil to see how the sun's performance compares to my indoor lighting setup.
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I adore mylar.
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By chance, the two rejuvenating stumps in the image are the same ones shown back in September. They were hastily pushed to bloom and didn't reach their maximum potential.
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This duo has spent nearly a week outside, transitioning from 3-gallon to approximately 7-gallon containers without showing any signs of strain.
The duo originating from seeds and housed in coffee containers have been outdoors from the moment they were planted. Despite enjoying natural sunlight, they display a notably different structure with significantly expanded node spacing.
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My attempts at cloning using water haven't been as successful as I'd hoped, so I tried a different approach by directly planting a couple into the soil, after dipping them in honey to naturally stimulate root growth.
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Approaching the end of the first generation, a superior quality close-up camera can conceal the general untidiness by emphasizing the beauty of the crystals.
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I enjoy using my homemade cloning machine for cloning, it's simple and enjoyable! Let's create a cloning machine step by step. If there's no progress after ten days, I begin the process again. Good luck!
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The estimated harvest is anticipated to be in early March, given the one-month mark was on December 12th.
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My recent clone creation procedure involves using recycled broad-opening containers, previously used for pet snacks, as ideal greenhouses for plant cuttings. The cuttings, taken last Friday, will probably only need a few breaths of fresh air and a little water for the coming fortnight. This innovation could transform the entire process into a low-maintenance system where you just set up and leave it to do its thing.
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Planning to cultivate a Autumn harvest of radish, green beans, and squash; transitioning into larger pots by the week's end.
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This duo has spent almost a week outside, during which they were moved from 3-gallon to approximately 7-gallon containers without showing any signs of distress.
The pair germinated from seeds in the coffee containers have been outdoors since they were planted. Despite the advantage of natural sunlight, they exhibit a significantly different architecture with noticeably wider node spacing.
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Currently, my sole endeavor involving indoor seed cultivation is sharing the cabinet with the Baby Momma.
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My new cloning method involves using repurposed large clear containers, previously used for dog treats, as an ideal terrarium for plant cuttings. Those obtained on Friday will probably only need a few breaths of fresh air and a couple of water sips over the following fortnight. This innovative process might just turn into a low-maintenance operation where you set things up and then leave them to develop on their own.