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Batch#01 - 16 Dec - Day 07

EC980
- Good. Within range for growing stage. 
pH7.2
- after a night of mixing, and I am assuming uniformity here, pH is still slightly alkaline. 
WT28
- OK. But not ideal. Once system is more stable with more real leaves, will consider putting in place the idea of using coolant bag to lower WT. 

CR doing well. 
RO too. But serious overcrowding issue. Still need to thin them out. Idea is to leave 3 best sprout per pot. 
RO doing fine too. 
BH also growing well especially those that sprouted early. The other 3 initially empty pots are showing signs of germination. 

Contrast the closeups. At this stage of growth (with just one or two real leaves), I find it hard to be able to tell them apart. Real leaves are somewhat serrated and shape wise, almost identical. If any, the GR real leaves appear to thinner and slightly translucent compared to the rest though. 

Action:
Added 4 drops of pH down to attempt to lower the pH again. At bottom tier. Instant pH4.4.
Will measure again after a few hours. 
Measured at 8pm. 
pH6.7.

Added 2 more drops. 






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