BuildASoil: 10x10 Series // Day 23 Flower, EarthBox Feeding & Post-Stretch Defoliation

Episode 19: Day 23 Flower, EarthBox Feeding & Post-Stretch Defoliation In this episode of the BuildASoil 10x10 Series, Season 9 Episode 19, the garden reaches Day 23 of flower as the stretch begins to slow down and the plants move deeper into flower development. I start with a full garden update, checking canopy development, early flower stacking, and the progress of the different cultivars under the Mammoth Lighting Nova Sun fixtures. With the stretch wrapping up, I also explain why this is an ideal time to revisit the lower canopy and remove growth that isn't going to receive enough light. Next, I focus on the oversized Ghost Pepper in the EarthBox and discuss why its size and changing color have me thinking about additional nutrition. Rather than relying entirely on another heavy top dress, I introduce Organics Alive as a supplemental feeding strategy and explain why I'm testing it through the EarthBox reservoir. From there, I mix the Organics Alive bloom feed, walk through the feeding rates I'm using for this stage of flower, and add it directly to the EarthBox reservoir. The rest of the garden continues primarily on water through the BluMat system, giving us a chance to see how this supplemental approach performs as flowering progresses. Finally, I get into post-stretch defoliation and clean up the lower canopy, removing branches and flower sites that aren't likely to contribute much to the final harvest. I'll continue watching how the EarthBox responds to the feeding while the rest of the garden pushes further into flower. By the end of this episode, you'll see how the garden looks at Day 23 of flower and how I'm balancing defoliation, living soil management, and supplemental EarthBox feeding as flower development picks up. Disclaimer:This content is for educational and informational purposes only. BuildASoil is dedicated to teaching the art and science of soil-based growing. Always follow your local laws and regulations. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Day 23 Flower Update, Post-Stretch Defoliation, Lower Growth Cleanup & Canopy Management 04:10 - EarthBox Feeding Plan, Organics Alive Nutrients & Supporting Oversized Plants in Flower 07:10 - Day 23 Garden Tour, Blueberry Muffins Frost, BluMat Check & Early Flower Development 11:09 - Organics Alive Feed Mix, EarthBox Reservoir Feeding & Supporting Heavy Flower Growth 20:26 - Post-Stretch Defoliation, Lower Canopy Cleanup & Redirecting Energy to Flower Sites 24:15 - Final Thoughts JOIN OUR PATREON:[https://www.patreon.com/c/buildasoil](https://www.patreon.com/c/buildasoil) Check out our website or follow us on social media: VISIT SHOP: [https://www.buildasoil.com](https://www.buildasoil.com) INSTAGRAM: [https://www.instagram.com/buildasoil/](https://www.instagram.com/buildasoil/) FACEBOOK: [https://www.facebook.com/Buildasoil/](https://www.facebook.com/Buildasoil/) CONTACT: support@buildasoil.com Music: Rebel by LionRiddims