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    • Humidity

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      Hello I have decided id like to grow some fungi, mainly Enoki and Oyster. I would like to try and use the Bloom cabinet to provide the controlled environment. Is there a way to set parameters for humidity? The mushrooms need a more humid environment than what the bloom standard of 55%-65%.

      Thanks for the wisdom,
      WendallZ

      Questions and Answers
    • All recipes showing a length of grow = 0

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      Hello! I am trying to start a new grow, but am unable to download a recipe from the forum (trying to use the 'Autoflower Sativa' posted by Gr0w3r -- it shows as being downloaded on the unit but there is no recipe behind it). I've also tried entering the parameters from scratch and it does not save. Every recipe other than the sample recipes (I selected the 'Beefsteak Tomato recipe and that works) have a grow time of 0 (zero). System seems to be running fine. I reset/rebooted to no avail. Any ideas on next steps?

      Questions and Answers
    • Hi, from Chicago burbs

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      Hi from Chicago burbs... Looking forward to growing some great tomatoes.

      Introductions
    • BLOOM Cloud Update

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      Hello BLOOMers!

      As I'm sure many of you have noticed, we are seeing some data issues between our BLOOMs and the cloud. This can impact recipe upload and download and limit what you can see from the APP, but should not impact the day to day running of your BLOOM garden.

      Most of our BLOOM cloud development had been done with trusted long term partners in the Ukraine, Belarus and other countries now impacted by the crisis in the Ukraine. For security reasons, we ended relationships with contractors in those areas and are working hard to build expertise in safer zones. BLOOM is complex however, and so far we have not been able to move fast enough to keep all the wheels on all the time. We sincerely believe we will have this resolved soon, and thank you for your patience.

      We are sorry for any frustration this downtime causes. We wanted to make sure you knew that we are aware of the issue, and let you know that we are working to get these issues resolved as soon as possible. If you have any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.

      Tips, Tricks and Hacks
    • Recipe downloads and App Internet connectivity

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      I can no longer connect to my Bloom from the IOS app. After logging in, I get the internet connection lost message in red at the top of the screen.

      Also on the forum and the Bloom panel, I am unable to download recipes from the forum. repetitive loop back to the login screen despite being logged into the forum.

      Anyone else having similar issues?

      Questions and Answers
    • FLAWLESS dwarf sunflowers

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      Dwarf sunflowers are GLOWING in my BLOOM! This is day 100, with florals opening about 10+ days ago. I plan on harvesting the blooms in a few weeks and putting out for the birds. 20220510_093734.jpeg

      Show What You Grow
    • New BLOOM System Logic Update...

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      Hi BLOOMers!

      We're learning lots, thanks to your help, and some urgent new firmware updates will be coming soon for your device. To upload them successfully, we need to make sure that you have updated your software to the latest version to prevent errors from occuring.

      To Check What Software You Have:

      Press on the Home icon Press on My Account Press on Status In the center block of items, scroll down until you see "FW/SW Version". The second version number should read v.1.1.93. If it shows v1.1.93, you do not need to do anything else. If it does not show v.1.1.93, you need to update your software. Follow the instructions below.

      To Update Your Software:

      Press on the Home icon Press on Wi-Fi On the left, third button down should say Software Update. Press that and follow the prompts. Once it is updated and takes you back to the main screen, Press on the Home icon Press on My Account Press on Status In the center block of items, scroll down until you see "FW/SW Version". Confirm that the second version number reads v.1.1.93.

      Please let us know if there is anything further we can do to help by commenting below OR email us at customerservice AT bloomgrows.com

      Tips, Tricks and Hacks
    • Finally made it to the end

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      So this is the fourth attempt to grow some sweet Mary Jane. The first 3 times all ended tragically due to various kinks which have been worked out for the fourth attempt. Finally was able to track down an auto flower seed and used that grow recipe. FAA1CAE6-B1E4-4576-A416-3CEE3408E0E8.jpeg 40FE56A2-4BB6-4284-98DF-B2E5A4221D9F.jpeg 2014F2C7-5D86-4C25-B035-BF29590BA958.jpeg

      Show What You Grow
    • Is this the death of Bloom?

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      I sent an email with an issue I'm having but it bounced back that the user has been deactivated. My worst nightmare after going through this with the Grobo!

      @BloomCS are you still with us?
      I cannot exit out of Edit Recipe on my control panel. I click every button possible, but it keeps saying fill in the missing information.

      Questions and Answers
    • Green Crack (Feminized) - ILGM - Sativa Dominant - Grow #01 - 2022-03

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      She's alive!

      I started by soaking the seed from ILGM in a dark cabinet in a small cup of water for 24 hours before moving into Bloom. She had a tail popping out by this point.

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      Show What You Grow
    • Permission to come aboard!

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      This is a timely post, as we are amidst Spring...typically this is the time when growers start their seeds or clones and head to the great outdoors, for their once a year gardening projects. Well Spring, once a year is not for me! The fact that Spring can be year round indoors, has me in a perpetual grin. I know in advance that this is going to be a chatty, detailed laden introduction, but you will never hear from anyone as sincere. This is Jeff from Sherman Oaks, which is basically the same as Los Angeles....as a disclaimer, I am a part owner of this company...yes, today I bought some shares of Scott's Miracle Grow :). O.K., all joking is finished. I really did buy a few shares, and I will hopefully give "Beta users" validation for their brilliance on this unbelievable machine. From my gut and heart, I cannot wait until I am joining you men and women with Bloom. I am a gent who has seen automated grow box companies come and go more than anyone....my journey began in 2016 when through the ether of cyberspace I learned of a company called Cloudponics that was creating and wanted to market their automated hydro units. I was so spellbound that I invested significant coin into their vision. I will never see a penny returned to me. At that time I also put a deposit down on The Leaf, and soon after Seedo, and also Grobo. Eventually all deposits were returned. I ended up purchasing a hydro unit from BCNL that died....by the way, that company recently folded as well, as did Growbox USA. Going back to "Cloudponics" now, and as an investor and Beta tester, I had 2 of these machines in my home. Each machine ended up giving me a single grow, and then basically went on the fritz. Sure this was frustrating, but the takeaway was that this technology does exist. The huge problem with these well intention-ed start up companies, of course has to do with money. To go through appropriate research and development takes brilliant minds, hard work, and deep pockets when it comes to dollars. I am a late bloomer (pun intended), as only within the last 2 weeks have I come to learn of The Bloom. And in these past 2 weeks, Sir TJ, will attest that I've busted his chops more times than he or I can count. The lineage of The Bloom is like no other grow box company on the planet....Aerogarden---Scott's Miracle Grow---Hawthorne.....this is ASTOUNDING. I am learning features of The Bloom that every other company has only stated that they "hope" to include one day in their machines. Even my last hydroponic unit from BCNL came with a warning that the ambient temperature could not be above 82°. I ended up putting a hole in our laundry room venting to the outside, and installed a cheapo AC unit, to keep the room fairly cool. It was a joke, and cost me a lot of money. And when the machine died, what was I left with? The Bloom controls temp/humidity and this is a huge crucial game changer. Like a love struck fool, I spend daily time scrutinizing all of Bloom's features, and realize that all of you who are Beta testers have to be the happiest men and women on earth. My prayers are loud and clear for The Bloom to end Beta phase and fully come to market. Only because of my previous experiences I am forcing myself to wait for Beta to end. Scott's/Hawthorne/Aerogarden is my mantra. If anyone could guarantee an outcome for success, The Bloom's lineage comes up every time. I am keeping this post between myself and you growers. Spousal unit will never be reading this because I've gotten more flack than I can say when it comes to all of the grow boxes that have come and gone. As they say....Cannabis is not addictive, but growing it IS! I know it's not wise to wish time away, but clearly I cannot wait for The Bloom's next phase. In the meanwhile, I still get my kicks out of indoor growing, but presently just in soil from the company called Supercloset. Anyway, sending love to all of you who are putting The Bloom onto the map. Can't wait to be joining you, and huge thanks for your faith.

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    • Germination Station

      Ahhh, the germination stage. Can be nerve-racking and fun at the same time. Nobody likes to wait, but know that you’re putting your seeds in good hands as the BLOOM regulates the various environmental conditions needed for proper and swifter germination. The key factors that allow a seed to germinate are your water to air ratio, and temperature. BLOOM provides perfect temperature and water/air ratio (our peat pods are pretty special). The #1 other influencer is seed freshness/viability, so always make sure you are storing any unplanted seeds in a cool and dry location to maintain their viability.

      We recommend planting 3-5 seeds into your Grow Pod to start as this will increase the likelihood of germination. Know that for most varieties of plants, you will want to trim the weakest links and leave the strongest stem to continue to grow.

      Also, keep in mind that the number of days to germination will vary depending on the type of seed, so it is important to not compare apples to oranges. Here are some average times to germination for several types of plants:

      Tomato – 5-10 days
      Cucumber – 5-7 days
      Pepper – 7-21 days
      Eggplant – 7-14 days
      Strawberry – 14-28 days
      Lettuce – 2-10 days
      Basil – 7-10 days
      Cilantro – 7-10 days
      Cabbage – 5-8 days

      The moral of the story is to trust your BLOOM and do some research on the most ideal temperature for your little seedlings. You can customize temperature and light on/off time in your grow recipe and we’re more than happy to assist you in creating the perfect recipe that your plant will need to germinate and thrive. Post any recipe questions or requests for help in our “Recipe Discussion and Requests” category. Happy growing!

      posted in Tips
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    • Thinning and Pruning

      Thinning and Pruning are extremely important for all plants, so let's talk about these tasks and how to do them. Thinning is the process of clipping out the weakest seedling and leaving the strongest behind to grow strong and tall. It might seem counterintuitive to clip out all but one seedling, but trust us. This will allow your plant to receive the nutrients it needs and your plant will still take over the Bloom and eventually produce lots of fruit!

      How to Thin your New Seedlings:
      When your plant is about 1-2 inches tall, gently clip away the weaker seedlings from the bottom, and leave the strongest one to grow.

      Pruning Young Plants:
      When your flowering plants have about 3-5 nodes on the main stem, you'll want to "Top" the plant. Topping will control the size of the plant as well as create more main stems that eventually produce larger and higher quality fruit. This will encourage the plant to grow outwards vs. only up.

      How To Top:
      Trace the main stem up to the 4th, 5th, or 6th node (depends on plant, use your best judgement or reply with a photo if you need help). Clip the main stem slightly above the node.

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      This is how it would look after topping if done correctly:

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      Now your plant will grow two more branches instead of growing only upwards from the main stem. Every time you top, you're turning that one branch into two.

      TIP: Be sure to do your last topping BEFORE the flower cycle begins. Make sure the branches are mature and well-established.

      Pruning Mature Plants
      You'll want to prune throughout the entire life of the plant. Don't be afraid to cut off leaves or weak branches as this will send the nutrients to the stronger parts of the plant and increase light penetration.

      If you need help deciding when and how to top or prune, post detailed photos of your plants in the "Show Your Grow" category or "Questions and Answers", and we'll do our best to help!

      Post your topping and pruning pictures below to help others out!

      posted in Tips
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    • RE: 1 Week in -- Cannabis

      Welcome @DJ and great questions!

      The BLOOM uses a "Flood and Drain" system. This means that the system AI will regularly flood the grow tray with the nutrient-rich water and then drain it so that your roots can intake the optimal level of nutrients set by your grow recipe and the water can remain oxygenated.

      In regards to the "two vented pumps", I believe you are asking about the irrigation pump. This pump runs the nutrient-rich water up into the grow tray and then back down into the Nutrient Reservoir.

      A mixing pump is constantly mixing the nutrient and water solution to maintain the proper nutrient PPM (parts per million) and pH levels that are pre-determined by your grow recipe.

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      posted in Show What You Grow
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    • Inspect your Live Plants!

      When transplanting a rooted plant into your BLOOM, be sure to inspect it thoroughly for unwanted mold, mildew or pests. It is very important to spot and eliminate potential threats to your young plant otherwise they can compromise the whole growth cycle. If there is a pre-developed issue that is allowed to flourish unseen, it will be difficult to combat and in the long run, very challenging to clean the system of the now established organism.

      What to look for and where:

      When a rooted plant that is ready to be transplanted into your BLOOM, inspect it from top to bottom.

      Starting with the leaves to stem:
      Make sure there is no white powdery looking mildew, webs or larva on top and UNDER the leaves. Pay careful attention to the bottom side of the leaves near the veins. Dormant pests may have laid their eggs there waiting for the proper environment to hatch and colonize. These eggs are surprisingly small and hard to see. Look for any spider-like webbing or mildew on the tops of the leaves and in between the leaves and stem.

      Roots:
      Transplanting hydroponically grown plants is beneficial to reduce the amount of vegetation time between flower cycles. Make sure the roots look healthy, strong, and white in color. Beware of root rot, which will look brown and slimy.

      If you find any of these do not put the plant in the BLOOM. Quarantine it with IPM (integrated pest management) strategies or start over if it is obviously infested.

      Photo of spider mites on tomato plant, just so you know what you're up against!

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      posted in Tips
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    • Draining your Nutrient Reservoir

      Hey all - Just here to add a quick note for when you're draining your main Nutrient Reservoir. The process is very easy and the Control Panel will walk you through the steps. Be sure to have a bucket ready for the process.

      Additionally, do not worry if you hear a loud noise coming from your pump when your reservoir has about 2 inches of water left to drain. This noise is perfectly normal and is just the sound of the pump doing its' job.

      Here's a video where you can hear what is to be expected.

      https://youtu.be/2NYqcw6ejSg

      You should drain and refill your main Nutrient Reservoir every 2 weeks (your Stage Change alerts will remind you to do so). This will help maintain the proper nutrient balance that your plants will want and need for optimal growth.

      posted in Tips
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    • PPM High? Check your water level

      This may seem obvious to some, but with plants growing so rapidly in later stages it can be easy to forget to check your water level in your Nutrient Reservoir. The bigger the plant, the more water it will need so water level will begin to lower in your reservoir at a faster rate. Yes, BLOOM will alert you when your water level is low, BUT lower water levels (even showing medium) will create a higher ratio of nutrients in your reservoir, causing your PPM to be over the range.

      If PPM is just a few hundred points over target, your plant will still be OK. A quick solution to seeing your PPM above range is to add water to the nutrient reservoir and let the system dose it back within range.

      posted in Tips
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    • Control Panel Home Screen

      Did you know that you can find out just about anything you need to know from the Control Panel? Don't be afraid to tap around to learn more about your grow recipe targets, system and component details, and more!

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      posted in Tips
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    • Pruning in the BLOOM is very crucial for success!

      Hey Everyone!

      We just want to stress the importance of pruning as much as you can when growing inside of the BLOOM. There are several reasons why it is so important:

      1. Space is limited in the BLOOM - this is the most obvious reason, but you want to prune to avoid having your plants grow into the lights. The top lights are 250 watts and the side lights are each 25 watts. This generates a lot of heat and the lights can burn your plants if they get too close.

      2. All plants transpire in order to move water throughout their stalks to the branches and leaves. This means that as the plant is larger, you won't need to fill the humidifier as much because the plant is busy converting the water it takes up to a gas. If you start to see a "steam room" effect inside the BLOOM, you should consider how large your plant is and prune wherever possible.

      3. Pruning encourages new growth in the plants and because the BLOOM provides the perfect environment, you WILL see faster and more frequent growth. It may feel "wrong" to prune early on, but you will quickly notice that the plants will bounce back and be stronger than ever!

      Post to the forum if you have any questions about when/where/why to prune your specific plant. Yes, there is a lot of information out there to help you, but be aware that a lot of the tips on the internet are geared towards outside growing vs. the controlled environment of the BLOOM. Our BLOOM experts and community members are always happy to help!

      posted in Tips
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    • RE: Tom the Beefsteak Tomato

      Welcome to the world, Tom! Keep the updates coming @pg13!

      posted in Show What You Grow
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    • RE: Happy To Be Here

      @BG1164 We're happy you're here and we couldn't agree more. The BLOOM is a beauty and will look even better when those Black Beauty Eggplants start growing! Keep us all updated on your growth. 🙂

      posted in Introductions
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    Latest posts made by BloomCS

    • RE: Humidity

      The BLOOM Cabinet no longer has the ability to control the humidity inside, as it will stay at 60% or so no matter what.

      We could have the recipe have the temperature set, and make sure its one that the humidifier would always be working... are there any other users out there perchance that have tested this on their end? Any suggestions from your findings?

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    • RE: Hi, from Chicago burbs

      Welcome aboard, @smithwastaken ! Take a look around our forums here and don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions. 🙂

      posted in Introductions
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    • BLOOM Cloud Update

      Hello BLOOMers!

      As I'm sure many of you have noticed, we are seeing some data issues between our BLOOMs and the cloud. This can impact recipe upload and download and limit what you can see from the APP, but should not impact the day to day running of your BLOOM garden.

      Most of our BLOOM cloud development had been done with trusted long term partners in the Ukraine, Belarus and other countries now impacted by the crisis in the Ukraine. For security reasons, we ended relationships with contractors in those areas and are working hard to build expertise in safer zones. BLOOM is complex however, and so far we have not been able to move fast enough to keep all the wheels on all the time. We sincerely believe we will have this resolved soon, and thank you for your patience.

      We are sorry for any frustration this downtime causes. We wanted to make sure you knew that we are aware of the issue, and let you know that we are working to get these issues resolved as soon as possible. If you have any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.

      posted in Tips
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    • RE: Recipe downloads and App Internet connectivity

      Hi, @pdxbloom ... We are seeing some users having issues with connectivity from the Bloom app and recipe connectivity. We are working on this but do not have an ETR at the moment, with some messaging we hope to send out to users here shortly.

      @pdxbloom said in Recipe downloads and App Internet connectivity:

      I can no longer connect to my Bloom from the IOS app. After logging in, I get the internet connection lost message in red at the top of the screen.
      Also on the forum and the Bloom panel, I am unable to download recipes from the forum. repetitive loop back to the login screen despite being logged into the forum.
      Anyone else having similar issues?

      posted in Questions and Answers
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    • RE: FLAWLESS dwarf sunflowers

      WOW! This is fantastic!

      Thanks for sharing such a lovely picture of your sunflowers! They are so pretty!

      posted in Show What You Grow
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    • New BLOOM System Logic Update...

      Hi BLOOMers!

      We're learning lots, thanks to your help, and some urgent new firmware updates will be coming soon for your device. To upload them successfully, we need to make sure that you have updated your software to the latest version to prevent errors from occuring.

      To Check What Software You Have:

      • Press on the Home icon
      • Press on My Account
      • Press on Status
      • In the center block of items, scroll down until you see "FW/SW Version". The second version number should read v.1.1.93.
        • If it shows v1.1.93, you do not need to do anything else.
        • If it does not show v.1.1.93, you need to update your software. Follow the instructions below.

      To Update Your Software:

      • Press on the Home icon
      • Press on Wi-Fi
      • On the left, third button down should say Software Update. Press that and follow the prompts.
      • Once it is updated and takes you back to the main screen, Press on the Home icon
      • Press on My Account
      • Press on Status
      • In the center block of items, scroll down until you see "FW/SW Version". Confirm that the second version number reads v.1.1.93.

      Please let us know if there is anything further we can do to help by commenting below OR email us at customerservice AT bloomgrows.com

      posted in Tips
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    • RE: Is this the death of Bloom?

      OmaCoder, I know we connected with you directly, but wanted to share the solution here for anyone else that may have a similar issue.

      We advised that at the OmaCoder's discretion, they'd need to determine if deleting a multiple set of rows was faster/better than recreating the recipe from scratch.

      posted in Questions and Answers
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    • RE: Is this the death of Bloom?

      Hey @OmaCoder !

      @Juniper and @narganbright are helping out now so you may see their names crop up from time to time as well as our own We're not going anywhere anytime soon. 😄

      posted in Questions and Answers
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    • Sunflowers

      Another first time grow from the BLOOM Lab. Sunflowers! This is a dwarf variety so we thought we would utilize the 6 pod grow deck accessory. The Sunflower recipe has been uploaded onto the Forum if anyone else wants to try it out. We planted 2 seeds in each pod (which is what we recommend) and all 12 germinated after only a few days. We have decided to keep the back three pods with both plants growing to see how it turns out!

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      posted in Show What You Grow
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    • RE: Brussels Sprouts!

      Our Brussel Sprout has shot up quite a bit over the past few weeks! We are hoping to start seeing some baby Brussels very soon. Right now we are on Stage 6 which is an Aggressive Veg stage, it still has a target PPM of 1000 which seems to be plenty. The BLOOM has had no issues keeping the cabinet temperature right at 65 degrees which is perfect for this cool-weather crop.

      Yellow leaves are bound to happen (not all leaves will receive the proper amount of space or light) just make sure to prune them off so your plant can focus more energy elsewhere.

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      posted in Show What You Grow
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