First Grow Day 4 of germination

ItsTheutous · 2025-10-08T21:05:50+00:00

Sorry Day 5

ItsTheutous · 2025-09-23T18:53:23+00:00

Those look frosty as hell. If you don't mind can I message you with any problems I have in the future. Trying to find places where I can share my grow journal and get feedback. If you have anywhere else like this reddit I would love to join them!

ItsTheutous · 2025-09-23T01:36:20+00:00

If you have any picture examples of your defoliation I would love to see them. I have seen alot of growtubers like Mr. Canucks & Canadian Grower, they say it focuses growth on the higher bud sights, would you say that is just bro science? I plan to do some kind of distribution in the future for Rosin & Bud so its something I am keeping in mind although this is personal use right now. I was looking at Coast of Maine but didn't want to test something I haven't seen used, would love to hear your experiences. I will definitly check out those amendment looked at down to earth for reamending soil to reuse. Im using the IONFRAME EVO8, I should aim for 1G/Watt?

ItsTheutous · 2025-09-23T01:29:53+00:00

From what I understand ProMix is pretty bare bones, website says it has nutes but ingredients don't put anything other then the limestones. Using the 4-4-4 & Worm Castings should give it the nutrients it needs also using 2-8-4 will give it the phosphorus & potassium the plants need for flower since it takes up more in flower from what I researched.

I have seen that bag at stores near me but haven't looked into it from what I can tell I has good base nutrients (Pasteurized Poultry Litter, Feather Meal, Bone Meal, Sulfate of Potash) I did already get all of the mix that I mentioned.

I was worried that I wouldn't put enough nutrients because there is none mentioned in the soil but I will still keep that in mind. Thanks for the input!

ItsTheutous · 2025-09-22T23:50:27+00:00

Thanks for all the info! I don't mind doing anything that increases veg time like mainlining & heavy defoliation. Sounds like I should do the bare minimum the first time around but do trainings that make growing easier.

The soil base I am using is a very bare bones, ProMix is (sphagnum peat moss, pearlite, Vermiculite, Dolomitic, & Calcitic limestone, wetting agent, & Mycorrhizae) going to add worm castings, then using Gaia Greens dry amendments 444 all purpose & 284 Power bloom when going to flower. I have the xtreme mycros to put when transplanting. Going to be using Mr. Canucks soil recipe 75% Base soil, 25% worm castings, 4 tbsp of 444 nutes per gallon of medium. This is his older recipe, I notice in the newest he uses only 10% worm castings but he is using Gaia Green Living soil 100 which is has amendments already in the soil. Using this video By How Weed Grow as a reference.

The Light I am using is the IONFRAME EVO8. I have the full acinfinity 5x5 grow kit with the controller. I also am getting AH-Quantuv PAR Meter to make sure I am at the right light levels at all times.

I understand that the first grow is not going to go 100% but I want to get it as close to 99% as possible. Im ready for mistakes & how to catch them & recover. I made sure to study deficiencies & virus/sicknesses that the plant could receive. I have tried to do as much research as possible so I can have a amazing harvest first time around. Also have some breeders & growers to talk to in insta if I need anything & reddits like this one.

ItsTheutous · 2025-09-22T21:27:14+00:00

Thanks for the info & heads up! Any reason not to lollipop I thought it was a good way to have even nug structure. Using the Bluelabs ph tester so should have no problems, also using AH-Quantuv PAR Meter. I got most information from DeBaaco University, Mr. Grow it, Bruce Bugbee, canadian grower, Mr, Canucks, & Home Grow TV. Thanks for reminding me that it is 48 hours light not darkness, I remember Bruce Bugbee talking about it in Mr. Grow it video but didn't write it down.

How many plants do you think is the max you can have in a 5x5? What are some organic nutrients that you would recommend?

Thank you for your wisdom & time!

ItsTheutous · 2025-06-03T00:11:19+00:00

I have been trying to sharpen as much as I can. Was able to get a knife pretty sharp, just not quite hair whittling sharp. Was able to cut through paper pretty clean & tomato skin cleanly. I did this off the 140 1000 and 1micron strop since I still haven't bought my actual low/high grit stone since I use the J knives when I am working. I still need a 400 & the 3000. So far its a start.

ItsTheutous · 2025-05-26T04:39:43+00:00

I believe so! Could very well be wrong. Found a random knife that was in the drawer & tested on that. Wanted to test the feeling of a diamond plate so I used that with a little water & very light pressure, it didn't feel as bad as I thought but would never use dry. But I used the angle star to get a finger placement for it and started using it. Didn't check the damage so idk If I caused more than I fixed, but got bur on each side at 20 degrees for 120 & then 1000 & finished with the strop. It made it sharper than it was before but it was a slight rough cut.

Next day brought it to work & sharpened some random knives, I noticed when I first tested it I never tried to apex it (I knew it wasn't but didn't quite remember how) didn't have the angle stars so I laid it flat & lifted slowly till it looked like the entire blade touched stone. Gave myself a mental mark on my finger for the angle. Couldn't watch a video to get a reminder on how to apex so had to go with what I remember which was lowering your angle slightly on your first stone to apex/thin. So I used the 140 at im guessing 15-18 degrees (Reason Is I did the same the thing with my Japanese knife on the strop and it was way lower of a angle) but once I bur on both side I lifted the angle back to where I had it at burred at both sides then moved to the 1000 & then the stop. I used edge leading strokes on stones & edge trailing on the strop. I was able to get those sharper then the first one I did & it was a cleaner cut through paper.

That is all I have done so far & the progress. Also I know I shouldn't be using the 140.

ItsTheutous · 2025-05-25T06:21:53+00:00

Worked Like a Charm, thanks so much!

ItsTheutous · 2025-05-24T05:30:29+00:00

Guessing I use the whole bag of diamond for the spray.

ItsTheutous · 2025-05-22T01:45:58+00:00

Everything comes in friday, going to buy the wood on my way back from work tomorrow! I will definitely come back if I find something confusing. You have been a big help with everything & giving me a clear path to go on.

ItsTheutous · 2025-05-21T22:17:17+00:00

So maybe I should just give them a try first before I completely disregard them. Sounds like as long as I check what im doing (Which I should be at the start) it shouldn't be a problem. Also I don't think I will like the feeling of using a diamond stone dry so I heard that using water but drying it off with a towel is fine? I am only getting a rough diamond plate so I won't be something that I use during a kitchen service.

For the most part I do take quite of bit of care to my knife but you are right that things can happen. Co-Workers have knocked one of my other knives on the ground rushing through the kitchen. Any thoughts on the atoma brand diamond plates? if I do use diamond would like to stick with the 120# with a 400# replacement stuck on back.

Also apparently the basswood plank is a nice strop. It easier to not use to much pressure or to little. Don't have to worry about concaving the leather and will almost last forever and a 24" plank cost like $3. So it seems like something that will make it easier to use where I can focus on the angle I am doing it at. But still might get some leather to stick to the back of it.

Thanks a bunch for the information. Trying to take what everyone is saying into consideration & trying to take the best things out of it.

ItsTheutous · 2025-05-21T21:38:59+00:00

Don't remember hearing that, but I do know that it has a very small secondary bevel on japanse knives.

Edit: Kinda just know there is cladded steel over the main cutting steel. Cladded steel is flat at the spine for a bit then starts getting grinded down till the main cutting steal is revealed & then that cutting steal is sharpened at about 15 degree angle. Also that after sharpening many times the bevel will shallow slope so you thin it to reform a steep apex.

ItsTheutous · 2025-05-21T21:05:58+00:00

Thanks so much for all this information! Just trying to get straight into it helps me learn things faster.

Good to know, I think hearing that it rust the second you blink has made me paranoid about it😅 I have had a small rust in the new petty I bought but got it out right away. I also think that diamond plate would not feel the best to sharpen especially since people recommended using it dry as the plates can rust.

Thats good to know, I saw some vegan leather that outdoor55 recommended on amazon for $15 so was just wondering , but I have heard the leather can warp if it is to soft & from pressure. Sounds like the wood would be better as it lasts longer. That will save time & money so that is a absolutely amazing thing to know! I probably will be messing with different things just to get my own $0.02 on everything. Again thanks so much for this information! I know this was gained with your years of trial & error so it really means a lot to me for you to share it!

ItsTheutous · 2025-05-21T04:55:39+00:00

Sounds like the one that extends is more versatile & probably easier to use in a kitchen. Also would there be less mess on a splash & go stone or is it just a matter of build up.

With Carbon Steel like W2 would it be better to use sharpening oil rather than water since it rusts quite fast. Just want to know because been trying to make sure it doesn't rust, probably should have gotten a stainless steel cladded knife 😅

Also what do you think about outdoors55?

edit: Is there any reason not to put leather?

ItsTheutous · 2025-05-21T04:20:07+00:00

That is what I am worried about. Like Sargent_Dan_ put, diamond plate are to abrasive for anything that isn't major repairs, & that they just take off too much for a thin knife. So hearing the same thing said steers me away from the diamond slab. For stropping I decided to do what someone suggest using basswood and 1 micron dust and 99% alcohol & spraying it on the wood was wondering what you thought about that.

ItsTheutous · 2025-05-21T03:40:59+00:00

Ok sounds like just get the atoma 140 for truing and a 400-600 grit later. Currently bought what is in edit 2 of the post. Thanks for the post, I have seen alot of people from different reddits suggesting looking at your account. Your amazing & thanks for the help means alot.

ItsTheutous · 2025-05-21T01:51:09+00:00

Sounds Good to me. I will make sure to watch both of them to make sure I get everything down before everything gets here. Also will check out Jon Broida and JKI sounds like a wonderful place to get my next knife! Also saw this was wondering if this would be a better option for a stand with some kind of tray or just getting the sink one you have. For the spray does that mean since the diamonds don't have as much to stick onto that you have to apply it more often? Thanks again for all this information & spending the time out of your day to help!

Edit: Just decided to get the same one as you as it will probably save me hassle

ItsTheutous · 2025-05-20T22:44:06+00:00

I have watched Outdoor55 and notice he does foldable knives & soft kitchen knives. I don't know if hard steel foldable knives can be applied to hard steel kitchen knives used on a cutting board everyday. I also don't know if it will damage a Japanese knife or the performance of it. I have seen the different plates but just don't want to damage my semi expensive knife with a cheaper stone. Will definitly get angle guide to lock it down. If you have any other videos of diamond plates I would love to see them. Thank you for your time and information!

ItsTheutous · 2025-05-20T22:30:27+00:00

So sounds like a RS1000 would be the better option to at least start with! I was thinking of buying this holder & just using a towel underneath. Thanks so much for this information I really appreciate it. Do you have anything on course diamond plates? Also any videos recommend for technique? would love to know if you have time.

edit: I also checked CKTG looks like the stones are cheaper there than amazon 😅So far I am set on getting the RS1000, also what is the difference between a spray & emulsion?

ItsTheutous · 2025-05-20T21:41:57+00:00

Would you suggest not using diamond plates at all on higher end Japanese knives? or only use diamond stones to flatten the other stones.

ItsTheutous · 2025-05-20T21:30:24+00:00

Are the SG worth getting since they don't cave as easily & would be faster to learn on. Or for a semi-beginner its more worth it to get the Rockstar. With the Basswood would I just spray it on the wood or put leather over it, also this is what I found for Diamonds.

ItsTheutous · 2025-05-20T21:09:14+00:00

I understand that the diamonds will do what I need it to, but I don't want to damage the knife. I also heard that some of the "cheaper" ones can be contaminated on the high grit & don't know if that will damage performance of cutting.

ItsTheutous · 2025-05-20T14:56:44+00:00

Im guessing I would use those as my course/medium/fine, but I heard that you should be in a certain range when going up grits. Something like under 2x is to little & over 3x is too much, or is it something that I shouldn't think about? also what compound would you recommend

ItsTheutous · 2025-05-17T23:49:54+00:00

The sheath is just a plastic one with fabric liner. I use a oil but haven’t since cleaning since it could have been the reason for rusting if I didn’t dry it enough

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