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20-GAL CROP STEERING HUD
BATCH VOL: 20 GALLONS
SUBSTRATE: 10-GAL (70/30)
EMITTER: 3 OZ / MIN
P1 SHOTS: 1 HR APART
FIELD CAP: 50% MAX VWC
FLOWER LIGHTS: 06:00-18:00

Seedling / Clone VWC Target Curve

- - 50% MAX SATURATION CEILING

TARGET CURVE (ILLUSTRATIVE) - NOT LOGGED DATA. X-AXIS = CLOCK TIME, LIGHTS ON 06:00.

CLIMATE (DAY / NIGHT)
75-78°F / 70-72°F
75-80% RH | 0.4-0.6 kPa VPD
PHOTOBIOLOGY & CO2
150-250 PPFD (18/6)
Ambient CO2 (~400 PPM)
20-GAL BATCH & WATER
RO Base (<0.1 EC)
100mL Grow A/B | 60mL CaMg

Seedling / Clone Stage Protocol

High-humidity propagation parameters. Maintain steady moisture (48% to 50% VWC) in starter plugs or small cubes without waterlogging delicate taproots.

ParameterTarget SpecificationOperational Protocol
20-GAL NUTRIENT MIX100 mL Grow B & A | 60 mL CaMg | 20 mL CleanseTarget EC 0.9 - 1.2 (pH 5.6 - 5.8). Pre-soak starter plugs.
IRRIGATION VOLUME2 - 4 oz per pulse (Hand or Micro-Drip)Irrigate lightly when plug surface lightens; avoid deep drybacks.
CANOPY ARCHITECTUREZero DefoliationEstablish root zone and first 2-3 true node sets before transplant.
CLIMATE (DAY / NIGHT)
78-80°F / 72-74°F
65-70% RH | 0.8-1.0 kPa VPD
PHOTOBIOLOGY & CO2
400-500 PPFD (18/6)
CO2: 400-600 PPM
FEED & DAILY VOLUME
RO Base | 2.1 EC
0.56 Gal (72 oz) / pot / day

Early Vegetative Protocol (Weeks 1-2)

Root expansion phase into 10-gal pots. Shallow overnight dryback to 45% VWC encourages roots to search outward before ramping back to 50% max field capacity.

TimestampSteering PhaseDuration & VolumeOperational Objective
06:00 AMWAKE UP0 mins (0 oz)Lights On. 2-hour thermal transpiration warmup.
08:00 AMP1: RAMP UP8 mins (24 oz)First rehydration pulse replacing overnight dryback.
09:00 AMP1: RAMP UP8 mins (24 oz)Reaches 50% max VWC field capacity.
01:00 PMP2: MAINTAIN4 mins (12 oz)Midday moisture and EC stabilization.
05:00 PMP2: MAINTAIN4 mins (12 oz)Late afternoon top-off prior to P3 overnight dryback.
CANOPY OPSAPICAL TOPPINGTop at Node 4-5Break apical dominance to force symmetrical lateral branching.
CLIMATE (DAY / NIGHT)
80-82°F / 72-74°F
60-65% RH | 1.0-1.2 kPa VPD
PHOTOBIOLOGY & CO2
600-750 PPFD (18/6)
CO2: 800-1000 PPM
FEED & DAILY VOLUME
RO Base | 2.1 EC
1.17 Gal (150 oz) / pot / day

Late Vegetative Protocol (Weeks 3-4)

Vigorous vegetative steering (45% to 50% VWC). Frequent P2 maintenance shots drive rapid structural fill across the SCROG net before flipping to 12/12.

TimestampSteering PhaseDuration & VolumeOperational Objective
06:00 AMWAKE UP0 mins (0 oz)Lights On. Canopy heats up.
08:00 AMP1: RAMP UP10 mins (30 oz)Replaces overnight dryback.
09:00 AMP1: RAMP UP10 mins (30 oz)Builds substrate moisture toward saturation.
10:00 AMP1: RAMP UP10 mins (30 oz)Hits 50% VWC saturation and initiates runoff.
01:00 PMP2: MAINTAIN5 mins (15 oz)Midday transpirational support.
04:00 PMP2: MAINTAIN5 mins (15 oz)Stabilizes root-zone EC during peak light.
07:00 PMP2: MAINTAIN5 mins (15 oz)Late-day photosynthesis support.
10:00 PMP2: MAINTAIN5 mins (15 oz)Final maintenance pulse before lights out at 12:00 AM.
CANOPY OPSSCROG WEAVELollipop & TuckClear bottom third of legs and weave tops evenly across net.
CLIMATE (DAY / NIGHT)
82-84°F / 74-76°F
55-60% RH | 1.2-1.4 kPa VPD
PHOTOBIOLOGY & CO2
800-950 PPFD (12/12)
CO2: 1100-1300 PPM | Lights 06:00-18:00
FEED & DAILY VOLUME
RO Base | 2.1 EC
0.84 Gal (108 oz) / pot / day

Flower Phase 1: Stretch (Weeks 1-3)

Generative crop steering. Deep dryback down to 35% VWC limits vertical stem elongation, stacks tight internodes, and triggers aggressive flower site initiation.

TimestampSteering PhaseDuration & VolumeOperational Objective
06:00 AMWAKE UP0 mins (0 oz)Lights On. Generative morning delay.
08:00 AMP1: RAMP UP12 mins (36 oz)Heavy initial shot to break overnight drought.
09:00 AMP1: RAMP UP12 mins (36 oz)Pushing substrate toward field capacity.
10:00 AMP1: RAMP UP12 mins (36 oz)Hits 50% VWC full saturation and runoff reset.
11:00 AM+P3: DRYBACK0 mins (0 oz)Zero P2 shots. Early cutoff forces deep 15% generative dryback.
CANOPY OPSDAY 21 STRIPHeavy DefoliationRemove interior fan leaves blocking bud sites and airflow.
CLIMATE (DAY / NIGHT)
78-80°F / 70-72°F
50-55% RH | 1.4-1.5 kPa VPD
PHOTOBIOLOGY & CO2
1000-1150 PPFD (12/12)
CO2: 1300-1500 PPM | Lights 06:00-18:00
FEED & DAILY VOLUME
RO Base | 2.1 - 2.6 EC
1.15 Gal (147 oz) / pot / day

Flower Phase 2: Bulking (Weeks 4-6)

Vegetative flower steering (42% to 50% VWC). Steady P2 maintenance shots prevent root-zone EC spikes while plants drink heavily to swell calyxes. All shots land inside the 12-hour light window.

TimestampSteering PhaseDuration & VolumeOperational Objective
06:00 AMWAKE UP0 mins (0 oz)Lights On.
08:00 AMP1: RAMP UP8 mins (24 oz)Gentle replacement of shallow 8% dryback.
09:00 AMP1: RAMP UP8 mins (24 oz)Approaching field capacity.
10:00 AMP1: RAMP UP8 mins (24 oz)Achieves 50% VWC saturation.
11:30 AMP2: MAINTAIN5 mins (15 oz)Midday transpiration offset.
01:00 PMP2: MAINTAIN5 mins (15 oz)Stabilizes root-zone EC under peak PPFD.
02:30 PMP2: MAINTAIN5 mins (15 oz)Afternoon hydration support.
04:00 PMP2: MAINTAIN5 mins (15 oz)Late-day water uptake.
05:00 PMP2: MAINTAIN5 mins (15 oz)Final shot, 1 hr before lights off, to limit overnight salt spike.
CANOPY OPSDAY 42 CLEANUPSelective PluckClear shading top fans and support heavy colas in SCROG.
CLIMATE (DAY / NIGHT)
72-75°F / 62-65°F
40-45% RH | 1.5-1.7 kPa VPD
PHOTOBIOLOGY & UV/IR
700-800 PPFD (Dimmed)
ACTIVATE UV-B & 700nm IR | Lights 06:00-18:00
FEED & DAILY VOLUME
Wk 7: 2.3 EC | Wk 8-9: 1.5 EC
0.70 Gal (90 oz) / pot / day

Flower Phase 3: Ripening & Finish (Weeks 7-9)

Extreme generative stress (25% to 50% VWC). Delayed morning P1 and 21-hour dryback simulate autumn drought to maximize trichomes and volatile sulfur compounds.

TimestampSteering PhaseDuration & VolumeOperational Objective
06:00 AMWAKE UP0 mins (0 oz)Lights On. 3-hour delayed watering window.
09:00 AMP1: RAMP UP15 mins (45 oz)Large late-morning shot breaks severe drought stress.
10:00 AMP1: RAMP UP15 mins (45 oz)Hits 50% VWC runoff to flush excess salt accumulation.
11:00 AM+P3: DRYBACK0 mins (0 oz)Total cutoff for 21 hours of aggressive senescence steering.
HARVEST OPSTRICHOME AUDITLoupe InspectionMonitor cloudy/amber ratio; prep dry room at 60°F / 60% RH.

Athena Blended (No Fade) — 20-Gallon Batch Matrix

STRICT RO MIXING PROTOCOL: 01. pH Balance → 02. Part B → 03. Part A → 04. PK → 05. CaMg → 06. Cleanse

Vegetative & Propagation (20-Gallon Reservoir)

Growth StagepH TargetGrow BGrow ACaMgCleanseTarget EC
SEEDLING / CLONE5.6 - 5.8100 mL100 mL60 mL20 mL0.9 - 1.2
EARLY & LATE VEG5.8 - 6.2220 mL220 mL60 - 100 mL40 - 100 mL2.1

Flowering Weeks 1-9 (20-Gallon Reservoir / Without Fade)

Phase / WeekBloom BBloom APKCaMgCleanseTarget EC
WK 1-2 (STRETCH)240 mL240 mL0 mL60 - 100 mL40 - 100 mL2.1
WK 3 (STRETCH)240 mL240 mL80 mL0 mL40 - 100 mL2.1
WK 4 (BULKING)240 mL240 mL100 mL0 mL40 - 100 mL2.1
WK 5 (BULKING)200 mL200 mL180 mL0 mL40 - 100 mL2.3
WK 6 (BULKING)180 mL180 mL200 mL0 mL40 - 100 mL2.4 - 2.6
WK 7 (RIPENING)100 mL100 mL240 mL0 mL40 - 100 mL2.3
WK 8-9 (FINISH)80 mL80 mL200 mL0 mL40 - 100 mL1.5
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VPD STEERING HUD
LOAD STAGE TARGET
FORMULA: SVP(LEAF) - SVP(AIR) x RH
SVP: TETENS (KPA)
TARGETS: DAYTIME SOP
TIP: TAP / DRAG THE MAP
CURRENT VPD
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AIR / LEAF TEMP
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VPD Heatmap

- - DASHED ZONE = STAGE TARGET (TEMP + VPD)

Calculator Controls

LEAF OFFSET = HOW MUCH COOLER THE LEAF SURFACE IS THAN THE AIR (0 = AIR-TEMP VPD ONLY). THE STAGE ZONE IS BUILT FROM THE SOP TEMP AND VPD TARGETS ONLY; ITS RH RANGE IS CALCULATED, SO IT SHIFTS WITH THE LEAF OFFSET. TARGETS ARE DAYTIME LIGHTS-ON VALUES; READINGS VARY WITH SENSOR PLACEMENT AND LEAF-TEMP METHOD.