OG Grow Journal - User Guide

1. Tap + to create a new grow
2. Enter strain name and plant count
3. Pick type (Autoflower/Photoperiod)
4. Set germination date
5. Choose veg/flower durations
6. Tap Save 🎉

Top-down view of your grow tent:

• Colored squares = Pots (drag to arrange)
• Red border = Pot doesn't fit

⚡ Auto-Arrange

Tap ⚡ Arrange to automatically position all pots:

• Optimizes space using smart bin-packing algorithm
• Places largest pots first, then fits smaller ones
• Maintains gaps between pots for airflow
• Tap again to try different arrangements

Your grow timeline shows all phases and entries:

Phase Colors

• 🟣 Purple = Germination
• 🟢 Light Green = Seedling
• 🟢 Green = Vegetative
• 🟣 Pink = Flowering
• 🟠 Orange = Flush
• 🟡 Yellow = Harvest

View Modes

• List view = Chronological week-by-week
• Grid view = Current week prominent, others in 2-column grid
• Toggle with the 📋/🔲 buttons in the toolbar

Week Navigation

• Tap week headers to expand/collapse
• Current week auto-expands with "TODAY" badge
• Scroll marker in progress bar shows your position

View your grow journey as a fullscreen slideshow. Tap 🖼️ Gallery in the header.

Navigation

• Swipe left/right or use arrow buttons
• Dots at bottom = jump to any slide
• Keyboard: ← → arrows, Escape to close

Auto-Play Slideshow

• Tap ▶ to start automatic playback (3-sec per slide)
• Tap ⏸ or Space to pause
• Great for reviewing progress or showing off your grow!

Phase Timeline

• Colored bar shows all grow phases
• Moving marker indicates current slide position
• See exactly where each photo falls in your grow journey

Slide Info

Each slide shows: Day number, Week, Phase, Entry title & notes

Quick Way

Tap + and choose: 💧 Water, 🌿 Feed, ✂️ Top, 🪴 Transplant, 🍃 Defol, 🌀 LST, 🌸 Pistils, 🚿 Flush

Detailed Entry

Tap any day on timeline → fill title, notes, photo → Save

Keep track of important tasks:

1. Open a grow → Tap ⚙️ Settings
2. Tap "Reminders"
3. Add task, date, and buffer days (1-7 early notification)
4. Save and get notified in advance

When a reminder appears, mark it as done to complete the task or dismiss it if not needed. Perfect for staying on top of watering, feeding, and milestones.

• DLI Calculator: In the entry form, click the 💡 Calc button next to DLI to open the calculator. Enter PPFD and hours, then "Use This Value" to set it automatically.
• Photos: Add weekly for an amazing timelapse in the gallery
• Quick add: Use the + button shortcuts instead of typing
• Multiple plants: Select which plant each note is about
• Grid view: Great for seeing the current week at a glance
• Reports: Generate a shareable HTML report of your entire grow
• Reminders: Set buffer days for tasks like watering and feeding to stay on schedule

Your data saves automatically in the browser.

📤 Export Options

Tap 📤 Export in the grow header:

📊 Full HTML Report

• Standalone webpage - works offline, share anywhere
• Cover section with strain, dates, and key stats
• Journey overview - timeline of all phases
• Plant cards with individual details
• Statistics - entry counts, activity breakdown
• Phase-by-phase story with all entries and photos
• Photo gallery grid with all grow images
• Lessons learned section for notes

📝 Markdown Export

• Forum-ready format for grow diaries
• Copy/paste to Reddit, forums, Discord
• Image placeholders for manual upload

💾 Backup & Restore

• Backup: Settings ⚙️ → Download JSON
• Restore: Settings ⚙️ → Import Backup

Where is data saved? → In your browser, persists between sessions

Works on mobile? → Yes, phones, tablets, computers

Delete a grow? → Open grow → 🗑️ trash icon

Edit an entry? → Tap it in the timeline

Red pot border? → Pot too big, resize or move it

App not working? → Refresh page (F5 or pull down)

Lost data? → Restore from Settings → Import Backup

OG Grow Journal Assistant is part of the Overgrow growing community — one of the oldest and friendliest places on the web to talk about growing.

Questions, feedback, or want to show off your grow? Head over to overgrow.com and join the conversation with fellow growers.

Share a grow in one tap: open a grow → 📤 Export → Post to Overgrow. The app pre-fills a forum topic with your grow report, photos placeholders, and stats — you just review and post.