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So I've had some locals setting up house in my plants during yard time. @Totemic seem to be their plants of choice. Sent from my DRA-LX5 using Tapatalk

Excited to see this grow. And totally in agreement. Epic gesture by @PsyCLown to show the true roots of community. We live to share

I agree, the access to cannabis in South Africa will probably mean we won’t have this Spice enter our market, but you never know. I watched that documentary on Netflix called the business of drugs that also highlighted how dangerous this can be. But the one thing you could identify it was that it was sprayed on a herb(not cannabis). This is quite worrying in Germany as you won’t be able to easily identify it

Every city in Germany I have been to, Northern and Southern, I have always caught a whiff of the good green somewhere or another. It appears pretty popular there and I came across a handful of hydro stores. I am familiar with the artificial THC, ie "Spice" which for some time (not sure now) was quite popular in the US before they legalised. Although they would just use rosemary or any herb really and just sprinkle a bit of spice over that and boom, profit. Crazy to think they now just spray this shit onto jutt. Wharrafuq. Even more of a reason to keep growing your own

Aweh @PsyCLown Recieved my beans yesterday. Thanks so much.

This is a very informative, thanks @Onion ! The effects of humic and fulvic acids are highly understated, but also happen to be key ingredients in big name nutrient lines. The true magic with-in Epic is the ratio in which the the humic + fulvic combines with the kelp. Add more kelp or more fulvic/humic and the desired result is not achieved, basically with all the above listed advantages, there is another outstanding advantage that takes center stage and this is how the ratio creates a rare enzyme the likes of which is similar to how Lab serum operates, Superoxide dismutase (still cant get over how cool this name is). This is the plants first line of defense against free radicals... Note - Superoxide is O2-, which is a by bi-product of oxygen metabolism. So quite literally without the enzyme, the bad guys can take over, with an abundance, the rhizosphere thrives. There are multiple SODs and their functionalities are linked to Cu, Fe, Mn and Zn... and that's obviously the importance of where the kelp comes in. Just happened to stubble upon another fun fact about Superoxide dismutase by pure accident while watching ''Rhizophagy Cycle'' Microbial Endophytes - James white. He says, these microbes carrying nutrients reactive and/or none reactive get sucked into plants root hairs from germination, and within the root hair, the plant doses the microbes with the SOD freeing up the nutrients as well as pairing with or eliminating the carrier (UNBELIEVEABLE!)

Thanx so much bud.. Received em Beans today.. Will run a diary on them as soon as I start.. Will give cuttings to anyone on the forum as soon as I have available.. Again.. thank you sir... you are a Legend...

I was gifted a tub of Epic 5:2 as a competition prize and have been using it both as soil drench and as foliar spray. This is the way that the Fulvic and Humic Acids in the Epic 5:2 work https://www.powergrown.com/fulvic-acid/ "Fulvic Acid This miracle molecule, fulvic acid passes through plant’s cell walls with ease. Fulvic acid acts like a claw or chelating agent attaching to minerals that would otherwise be rendered useless to plants. Essential nutrients vitamins and/or plant growth regulators (which plants may not be able to assimilate easily), will ‘piggyback’ on the fulvic acid to be transported to all cells that need them. This miracle molecule has incredible potential when used for soil enrichment in hydroponic applications and as a foliar spray. When necessary, they act as “free-radical” scavengers, supply vital electrolytes, enhance and transport nutrients, catalyze enzyme reactions, increase assimilation, stimulate metabolism, chelate and change inorganic minerals into organically complex minerals, solubilize, energize and transport major and trace elements to the site of need, and demonstrate amazing capacity for electrochemical balance. Fulvic acid is a natural mineral which has survived through the many years of evolution on Earth. It is one of the best and most basic minerals to encourage healthy plant growth. It has chemical properties that allow plants to absorb more nutrients and increases water storage capacity within the plant. Fulvic is so powerful that one fulvic molecule is capable of carrying 60 or more minerals and trace elements into plant cells. It also prolongs the time that essential nutrients remain in the plant cells and maximizes nutritional potential. Fulvic acid increases plant metabolism therefore it naturally increases growth. One property of fulvic acid is its ability to assimilate with other minerals in the ground when it’s a soluble state. It helps turn minerals into a more organic, usable product. When the minerals turn organic, they are more readily and easily absorbed by plant roots. Fulvic acid transmits immunity to all living things. It reacts to everything including living cells, plants, animals and even microscopic organisms. Fulvic acid may be administered via foliar applications. It has a low molecular weight which facilitates penetration into plants. Nutrients can be quickly delivered to all sites within the plant, correcting deficiencies and restoring natural balance. As soon as the first flower sites appear, apply fulvic acid as a foliar spray to increase the number of internodes, (flower sites a plant produces). The most exciting discovery in glasshouse agriculture in recent years is the application of fulvic acid in hydroponic or soilles cultivation. Agricultural scientists have been aware of the benefits of soil applications of fulvic acid for many years. However, it was only recently discovered that fulvic acid could provide the same benefits to soilless crop production. Adding fulvic acid to the nutrient solution once plants are established, around the second week, strengthens their immunities and increases their resistance to stress. Plants are not as susceptible to slight environmental changes in temperature or humidity. Fulvic acid will not compensate for poor hydroponic cultural practices however it does offer a buffer against minor inconsistencies. Nutrient up take is definitely enhanced when fulvic acid is added to the solution. Plants receive a steady supply of food as they require it. Sediment is reduced or eliminated from the nutrient solution when fulvic acid is added. Fulvic acid discourages binding which can cause minerals to fall out of suspension, rendering them unusable to plants. Fulvic acid helps plants deal with drought and freeze better. Its Superior Chelating action is highly desired by hydroponic growers it greatly improves the plants ability to absorb nutrients. It readily penetrates the cell walls of the plant, carrying nutrients and/or plant growth hormones along with it when applied as a foliar spray." And Humic Acid https://soilbiotics.com/files/7373-soilbiotics-humicacid.pdf "Humic acids chemically change the fixation properties of the soil, with benefits such as: • Neutralizes both acid and alkaline soils; regulates the pH-value of soils. • Improves and optimizes the uptake of nutrients and water by plants. • Increases buffering properties of soil. • Acts as natural chelator for metal ions under alkaline conditions and promote their uptake by the roots. • Becomes rich in both organic and mineral substances essential to plant growth. • Retains water soluble inorganic fertilizers in the root zones and reduces leaching. • Possesses extremely high cation-exchange capacities. • Promotes the conversion of nutrient elements (N, P, K + Fe, Zn and other trace elements) into forms available to plants. • Enhances the uptake of nitrogen by plants. • Reduces the reaction of phosphorus with Ca, Fe, Mg and Al and liberates it into a form that is available and beneficial to plants. The productivity of particular mineral fertilizers is increased considerably. • Liberates carbon dioxide from soil calcium carbonate and enables its use in photosynthesis. • Helps to eliminate chlorosis due to iron deficiency in plants. • Reduces the availability of toxic substances in soils. Humic acids biologically stimulate the plant and the activities of micro-organisms. • Stimulates plant enzymes and increase their production. • Acts as an organic catalyst in many biological processes. • Stimulates growth and proliferation of desirable micro-organisms in soil • Enhances plant’s natural resistance against diseases and pests. • Stimulates root growth, especially vertically and enable better uptake of nutrients. • Increases root respiration and root formation. • Promotes the development of chlorophyll, sugars and amino acids in plants and aid in photosynthesis. • Increases vitamin and mineral content of plants. • Thickens the cell walls in fruits and prolongs storage time. • Increases germination and viability of seeds. • Stimulates plant growth (higher biomass production) by accelerating cell division, increasing the rate of development in root systems and increasing the yield of dry matter. • Increases the quality of yields; improves their physical appearance and nutritional value."

During my high school year's all I wanted to do was go travel. My grandfather who had been round the world a few times said to me one day ' travel your own country first before you go travel the world '. I did just that. In the days when hitchhiking was still safe'ish, my thumb took me from the East coast to the West coast, Cape Town to Harare. I hit the road to the airport with 180 pounds in my pocket and returned 10 years later. It's kinda hard to explain but visiting those small dorpies and farm towns in SA prepared me for a lot overseas. I got into indoor growing beginning of lockdown thanks to reservation moonshine and the bug has bitten. I've decided to travel SA once again before I venture overseas but this time it is for the quality and service I believe is available in this country. Everything about this grow is Proudly South African. The setup: CABINET. Wife's custom shelving converted into a cabinet. LIGHT'S. @growopz QB75'S. 1 x QB 3000k/4000k. 1 x QB 3333k. 2 x 15w Osram led strips 4000k. Rigged and ready. Once again@growopz came to the rescue. Approached him with a budget and what I had and a plan was made. SOIL. JouMaSeSoil. Coco - Peat Perlite Vermiculite Basalt Rock Dust Michorizzae Diatomaceous Earth Bone Meal Dolomite Lime Worm Castings Kelp Meal Microbial Tea Ph tested at 6.5. Soil is made by a Cape Town local and so far so good. SEEDS. @Bay Seeds. Bruce Banner 3 x TNR F1. Glamberry x Lemon Jedi OG. Master Lester ( Dr Grinspoon x Lemon Jedi OG ). @Totemic. Choc Gelato x Ghost Train Haze. Choc Gelato x Slurricane. @Daggafontein Genetics. African Buddha. Big shout out to all of the above for making this possible and look forward to the journey of finding those South African breeder's and gem's. Next year bud's.[emoji109] Sent from my DRA-LX5 using Tapatalk

I quite enjoy watching Vice and this I found rather interesting and decided to share it with you all. I have tried spice before, at the time did not know what it was and when I learnt about the dangers I stopped. I must admit, I did enjoy it... quite a bit. Was very euphoric and a bit more trippy, did not make me as sleepy or tired... it was a bit moreish as well. Since growing my own, I know exactly what I am getting. I do not think this is an issue we have here in SA at least, hopefully it is not one we end up with either... however since access to weed in SA is not that difficult and one can grow their own, I do not think and hope we will not end up with a similar issue.

Hey bud. Dimensions you looking at is 900 x 900 x 1600. Yeah so I'm limited to 800mm plant height, 1100mm including a 10l pot. Had to put up a flowering tent for the big ladies, like you say, man space issues. As my wife and my family business has not worked since February we have time on hand so the plants are marched outdoors at 6am then back inside 6pm. Don't think I'll find a better light in SA Sent from my DRA-LX5 using Tapatalk

Thank you @ORGANinc. That is very good information to help me understand the way the product is working.

@PsyCLown thanks so much, the seeds arrived today! Will start growing them in Feb so excited to grow them but have a few plants on a 12 hour light schedule at the moment. In this time ima prepare my soil to be perfect for these girls. Great gesture @PsyCLown and I would like to add to your wish to have the whole community have access to CBD strains by offering clones when available. Will post in the Cape Town group once cuttings can be taken.

Week 8 Bushing out lekker with the help of some supercropping.

Ooooh you just got to love flowering cannabis. It's just so cool to see the progression from growth tips to mini budlets. I finished the second week of flower and I am quite happy with the progress. Really excited to see the end yield. Hopefully 300g dry trim weight on the low end. Happy new year to all fellow growers. May the year yield good results Glookies Uppercut Chocolate Haze Purple Queen "Special" clone Full tent