Forgetting Kush is Lemon

Greetings and salutations. This diary will be following my Amnesia Lemon Kush from Garden of Green. This will be my main focus for the Autumn Cup contest. I have an additional autoflower as well, for more opportunities. Diary Legend: 💧- Watered 🌱- Seedling 🌲- Cut Down 🍃- Defoliation ✂️- Topping or FIM'ING 🚂- Training (LST) Wk1 10/27/21: Day 1.🌱 9:04am: seedling has its head above the surface, but is still wearing a helmet, going to remove the shell with delicate care. depending how it reacts, it might be day 1 today, or maybe tomorrow. 4:14pm: with the shell removed, it's looking good. I'm calling it day 1, as today was the day it broke surface. 10/28/21: Day 2. I could not ask for a better looking seedling. Endured some issues to start it's life, but it kept on fighting, as it knows it is destined for greatness. I will provide some nutrients in the next few days. 10/29/21: Day 3. 💧The way this plant wants to grow is nice to see. I thought it might have been stunted from the start, but once again my masterful fingers came through. With the amount of times my plants come up wearing a helmet, I should rename my diaries Michael Kelso. Not sure when I will finally have a plan for this plant, as right now it's future is up in the air. It will certainly be flowered and harvested, I'm just not sure when. If the Garden of Green contest seeds show up, then I will be adding in one of each strain into this tent, making this plant smaller overall. If nothing else arrives, I will just grow autos with this plant, and grow this into one big bush of buds, utilizing all my space. Regardless of whether the contest seeds show up or not, this will be my main attraction in the Autumn Cup. 10/30/21: Day 4. 💧💩. Watered and fed nutrients, 1/4tsp of nutrients for the solo cup. Turns out I could use more, but it's looking great so far. 10/31/21: Day 5. 💧I am happy with the way it is moving along right now. It doesn't seem to have had any issues from germination, which is excellent. The leaves are growing at a rate I'm used to, nothing out of the ordinary with that. After seeing what happened to my other photoperiod in a solo air cup, I will need to transplant around week 2, so as to not have as much circling of the roots at the bottom of the cup. I will need to look at better aeration for the bottom of the cups, to allow me to keep using them, and for a longer period. 11/2/21: Day 7. 💧Leaves are looking good, extremely long, like wings of a plane. Height is nice, not overly long, enough to keep me happy, in the it will be easier to transplant next week. I can bury it deeper, exposing less of the stem. Seems to be handling the nutrients well, no burning or curling, so this one might be able to handle the full dosage.

Diary Legend: 💧- Watered 🌱- Seedling 🌲- Cut Down 🍃- Defoliation ✂️- Topping or FIM'ING 🚂- Training (LST) Wk2 11/3/21: Day 8. 💧Leaves are now reaching the edge of the cup, and it will only be a few more days before it's needing a transplant. I'm happy with that, as I'd rather start getting ahead of the growth, allowing it to get as big as possible, while still being very healthy. Once the other leaves reach the edge, then it's time to move. Unsure if I will mix nutrients directly into the soil before repotting, or just stick with the lower dosage and just topdress. I will make that decision on the day, as I'm not sure what's best. I might even modify the dosage, like I did recently. I haven't seen any effects from that yet, so I'll make my decision based on that plants reaction. 11/4/21: Day 9. 💧Plant now has all leaves reaching the edge of the cup. I will wait until tomorrow to perform the transplant. Colour is still looking good, no fading of the green. Height hasn't changed much, as it's spreading it's leaves out for the moment. I will top the plant at the 4th node, once the 6 node has appeared. Currently on the second node, pushing out the third. 11/5/21: Day 10. 💧The cup had been leaning slightly for some reason, resting against the other pot, causing the plant to grow slightly angled towards the light. This has provided me enough evidence to leave the plant in the solo cup for at least one more day, two at the most. Growth is still looking good, the third node is coming in strong, and the fourth is just forming. No FIM'img this round, definitely going to wait for a topping, so I can flower out the clone. Once topped, then I can continue pinching the cute little cheeks. Gave the plant another solid dose of water. I won't be watering it again until after the transplant. 11/7/21: Day 12. 🆕🏠💧Today was transplant day, and it went beautifully. I premixed the nutrients into the soil before transplant, at 3 tablespoons per gallon. I transplanted into a 1.5 gallon bucket, that way the next transplant into a 5 gallon pot will be easy. I thought about transplanting directly into the 5 gallon pot, but figured this plan will allow the use of more nutrients early on. When I transplant next, it will be time for flowering. Watered in thoroughly, to promote root growth into the nutrient rich soil. 11/8/21: Day 13. The new leaves are bigger than they were yesterday, hopefully that's a sign that the plant had no issues from the transplant. A few more nodes of growth before I top this plant and clone it. I will veg it in the other tent, and only move it back over to flower under the more powerful light. I thought about FIM'ing it like the other plant, but I think I'd rather top it, so I can use them to judge which method I will use in the future. As they both produce the same result in the end, I think my choice will be based of whether I want to clone it or not. 11/9/21: Day 14. Plant is definitely taking hold of it's new home, as the leaves are nearly reaching the edges of the pot on both sides. New growth is exceptional, with a nice colouring. Two full weeks in this pot, before it's time for a transplant into it's final home, a 5 gallon smart pot. I will keep it vegging in the new home for a full month, and then I will switch nutrients to the bloom, and the lights to 12hrs. So, 6 more weeks before this one begins flowering. I'd rather keep it vegging longer, but the competition is a set time, so I need to be finished before it's over.

Diary Legend: 💧- Watered 🌱- Seedling 🌲- Cut Down 🍃- Defoliation ✂️- Topping or FIM'ING 🚂- Training (LST) Wk3 11/10/21: Day 15. ✂️Decided to FIM as I decided on last night. Went well, hopefully the lower shoots finally start to form, as only node one has shoots visible, and they are tiny. 11/12/21: Day 17. 💧Plant is looking good. Putting energy into producing new shoots, so the rest is slowing down. Lower branches are finally starting to get much longer, I'm sure it's because of the signals it recently received. Pot was quite light, so I gave it a thorough watering. There is a possibility that I may have to move everything ahead a few weeks, to keep it even with the other plant. As I already knew this plant will never be the best I wish it could be, I'll settle with whatever I get. I wish the competition was on a better schedule, because only 151 days left, isn't much time to grow out a real specimen, they are literally asking for a bunch of small plants. Shame, as it doesn't do anything to showcase what their genetics can do. Oh well, that's what they asked for, so that's what they will get. 11/13/21: Day 18. Plant is looking pretty good, but not great. That doesn't mean it won't wow me later on, it's just not as bushy as I'd like it to be. Especially with what I've decided to do. I'm going to push the schedule up a little. I'm going to transplant at the end of this week, instead of waiting another full week. The plant will definitely be smaller overall, but with this time frame, it will never be what I want anyhow, so I'll make this into one beautiful little plant, instead of one big one. Moving ahead a week is also beneficial for the contest, as it gives me time to possibly have the plant dried and tested before it's over. Not likely, but I should at least have it harvested by then, so there is that. I will be very disappointed if the other contestants don't get their plants flowered in time. The ones who are doing autos, they are secure. The ones doing a photoperiod like me, will be blessed with small plants. Looking forward to seeing what everyone else produces, as the genetics going are pretty badass. I'd love to have one of those CBD strains, but it definitely won't be grown in time for this contest. If I do get it, I will grow out a big one for them to see. That CBD to THC ratio has me very interested. 11/14/21: Day 19. Plant is looking very healthy, probably the healthiest looking plant I've had. Big broad leaves stretching as far as possible, a nice deep forest green, and a few little new shoots emerging from the decapitation. When I transplant in a few days, I hope that will signal some more growth to the lower nodes. They are moving, but at a very slow rate. Hopefully I have enough of a plant to get some training done. I don't want this to grow too tall. Pot is light enough I should have watered it, but I'll wait until tomorrow, as I'm lazy. 11/16/21: Day 21. 💧💩🚂🆕🏠I decided today was as good as any to transplant. That is, until I found out that I somehow messed up, and have another full 4 weeks longer in the contest than I had thought. I had apparently thought it ended in March, but the end date is actually in April. Damn, if I knew that, I could have waited another week in this pot, and grew bigger in the meantime. Or, I could have added another 3 weeks of veg in the new home. Dang, that's what I get for not paying attention. I thought I counted it out several times, guess I was just smoking too much. Ah well, I still would have had room to grow a big plant, not with the other plant having to be in there as well. Oh well, I will still get something to try from this plant. The new home allowed me the opportunity to easily apply some LST. All I have done so far, is bend it over 90°. Once the knew tops finish developing, I will continue to train them around the pot, in order to save some space. As the plant was transplanted, the new home was premixed with more Gaia Green All Purpose, at the recommended ratio of 3 tbsp for every gallon. I filled a 5 gallon bucket with soil, then transferred it into an 8 gallon storage container, to make mixing the nutrients in easier. I have some mix left over, I will use that for future seedling pots, or the next replanting. The decision to train came today, as it just keeps going up. Not that it's too tall, or lanky, I just see more vertical growth than I was outward. The next three weeks will be a nice opportunity for the lower branches to grow out a bit more, hopefully producing some nice fat colas very soon.

Diary Legend: 💧- Watered 🌱- Seedling 🌲- Cut Down 🍃- Defoliation ✂️- Topping or FIM'ING 🚂- Training (LST) 💩- Fertilized Wk4 11/17/21: Day 22. 🚂The plant had to be readjusted already, so I moved the staple further out, the keep the tip bent over. I will begin training of the lower branches very soon. Two bottom ones out to the back, along with the next row. That way it will be growing the opposite direction of the main colas, and allowing more branches to grow into bud. Deciding to train was a great idea, as the lower shoots had grown quite a bit since yesterday. With only 3 more weeks left before flowering, maintaining the plants shape should be easily achieved. Love the dark green colour of the leaves. While many would say there is too much nitrogen, I think it's just fine. No issues with the leaves, everything looks normal. 11/19/21: Day 24. 💧Plant is growing well, minus the distinct leaf burns on the tips. The soil is only holding a slightly higher ratio of nutrients, but it is now the full recommended dose. Overall it's still in quite good condition. One thing I love, is how I messed up the FIM, and allowed the two new shoots to grow, while somehow still having the center shoots still grow. Albeit it's a little smaller, as it look longer to sprout, but it's definitely there. Not sure if it's 3, or 4 shoots now. I will spread the two long ones out a little at first, but then I'll let them all grow out together, like a pronged spear. Watered the plant fairly thoroughly, as it was definitely asking for a drink. 11/21/21: Day 26. Plant is looking great. Lower branches are being tied back and out, to allow for an even spread. About another week of the main stem being trained, with the final week being allowed to grown out and up. I still want it it be the main cola, as it would be nice to see what the colas end up looking like. 11/23/21: Day 28. 💧After a bunch of fiddling around with an idea for the plant, I went back to how it was, using staples. I spread the new growth on the top colas, allowing more light to reach the middle shoot. Just a few more days before I let it start growing out more, and then flip over to flower. I will water the plants after dinner, as I forgot to yesterday, and up until just now (3:54pm). They were fine earlier, so it's nothing to be worried about.

Diary Legend: 💧- Watered 🌱- Seedling 🥦- Vegging 🌷- Flowering 🌲- Cut Down 🍃- Defoliation ✂️- Topping or FIM'ING 🚂- Training (LST) 💩- Fertilized 🆕🏠 - New Home (transplant) Wk5 11/24/21: Day 29. I had to rearrange the staples again, since yesterday. Everything is looking great so far, a little on the slower side in overall growth, but I'm told that can happen with indica dominant strains. That is alright with me, as I love a good kush. I'm not expecting the biggest yield from this plant, so anything over an ounce will be nice. It's small right now, so I only say one ounce, but that number is likely to change once it's been flowering for a while. If I can get around 3 ounces, then I will be even with my other photo grows. If the smoke turns out great, then I will not hesitate to grow this one again, sooner than later. I'm trying not to repeat any strains, unless I find one that is amazing, then I'll gladly grow that one out again, and again. 11/26/21: Day 31. Plant is looking fantastic, still has that deep dark green that I love. The lower growth is starting to bush out nicely. It will be one fine looking plant once it's finished. The trident looking top colas is going to very photogenic. I will have to get some more lights in there, so I can get good pictures. I think it could easily win me some competitions, as that's not at all a normal outcome from FIM'ing. 11/27/21: Day 32. 💧Gave the plant a heavy dose of water, it looked very thirsty. I will need to administer another round of LST, as well as remove some leaves. One more week before the flip to flower, so it's time to prepare. Growth is still looking excellent, so I have no worries about switching to flower. I don't expect to get much of a yield from this plant, as it's extremely slow to grow. It may just be the indica dominant genetics, but it's not something I'm a fan of. I'm used to fast growing plants, usually a good hybrid. This will give me an idea of what to expect with future grows. 11/28/21: Day 33. 🍃🚂After a heavy defoliation and some training, the plant looks very bare. I know it will bounce back, as it still has a several days to recover. Either tomorrow, or the day after that, is when I will allow the top cola to grow out on its own, with no further training. 11/30/21: Day 35. 🍃💧Removed a few more leaves, again, only ones that were blocking other bud sites or new branches. While I never added any more new staples, I repositioned a few to keep the branch at the desired angle, and not curled to the side. The trident top looks amazing, it's going to look awesome. I had also given the plant a large dose of water, not that the pot was extremely dry, but it definitely could have used it. I soaked it very well, and made sure the pot was heavy before I stopped. Still no water coming out of the bottom, thankfully these nutrients require that. I'm going to go ahead and just switch to flower today, so tonight will be the first night of 12 hours of darkness. Since I start my new job on overnights tonight, I figure I should change the schedule so the lights turn on after I'd be getting home. That way I can take care of the plant before, or after work, without having to worry about messing up the schedule.

Diary Legend: 💧- Watered 🌱- Seedling 🥦- Vegging 🌷- Flowering 🌲- Cut Down 🍃- Defoliation ✂️- Topping or FIM'ING 🚂- Training (LST) 💩- Fertilized 🆕🏠 - New Home (transplant) Wk6 12/1/21: Day 36. Son of a bitch! As last night was supposed to be the first night of flowering, turns out it actually wasn't. I went down just a moment ago (8:50) am, knowing the light shouldn't be coming on for another 20 minutes or so. I decided to look into my other tent while I wait, and all was still fine in that one. So, I decide to open the other tent 2 inches at the zipper, and pried the flaps open, and saw the light was on. Damn, must not have set it for a 9 to 9 schedule, and immediately looked at the timers dial. Nope, still set to come on soon, so I checked the switch. Damn thing was on 24 hours the entire time, 2 autos grown and harvested, and one photoperiod, this one. Perhaps that may explain why the plant grew slowly, it didn't have any time to rest. Perhaps that is also why I had some issues with my autos, or at least the one. Grew tall, and lanky as hell. Very airy buds, something I'm looking to change with my future grows. Switched the timer back on, so the light will turn back on soon, and then back off at 9. Dang, I was looking forward to seeing what it does in the first few days after the flip. Well, I guess I'm waiting until tomorrow now. 12/7/21: Day 42. 💧Since I started a new job on overnights last week, I was extremely tired the past week, and forgot to update my grow logs. I watered today, as it has been quite some time since I had given anyone some moisture. I will be giving the plant some bloom nutrients in the next day or so, but still providing some All Purpose as well, so as not to lose so much nitrogen, like the autos have been.

Diary Legend: 💧- Watered 🌱- Seedling 🥦- Vegging 🌷- Flowering 🌲- Cut Down 🍃- Defoliation ✂️- Topping or FIM'ING 🚂- Training (LST) 💩- Fertilized 🆕🏠 - New Home (transplant) Wk7 12/11/21: Day 46. 🍃💩💧 Procrastination is a bitch, but I'm getting over it again. I defoliated, fed nutrients, and gave it a thorough watering today. I can count over 20 colas, some will be smaller, but a solid portion will be good sized. With the removal of leaves, I can see it will be one beautiful looking girl. I added in a mixture of nutrients, and somehow am able to remember the ratio. 3 tablespoons of Power Bloom, but still using an additional 2 tablespoons of All Purpose, just so it still has the nitrogen to stay green during the transition. Next feeding will only contain 1 tablespoon of All Purpose, and same possibly goes for the final feedings. The Trident is still looking amazing, and that is where I can really see how much stretch goes on overall. It wasn't much, so I know I can use this in an upcoming run, as I know it won't stretch too tall on me.

Diary Legend: 💧- Watered 🌱- Seedling 🥦- Vegging 🌷- Flowering 🌲- Cut Down 🍃- Defoliation ✂️- Topping or FIM'ING 🚂- Training (LST) 💩- Fertilized 🆕🏠 - New Home (transplant)Wk8 12/21/21: Day 56. 💧Buds are really starting to fill out nicely. Looking like I'll have quite a few beautiful full sized colas, with buds all the way up.

Diary Legend: 💧- Watered 🌱- Seedling 🥦- Vegging 🌷- Flowering 🌲- Cut Down 🍃- Defoliation ✂️- Topping or FIM'ING 🚂- Training (LST) 💩- Fertilized 🆕🏠 - New Home (transplant) Wk9 12/28/21: Day 63. 🍃Removed another large chunk of leaves. That should be the last ones I remove, until after the harvest.

Diary Legend: 💧- Watered 🌱- Seedling 🥦- Vegging 🌷- Flowering 🌲- Cut Down 🍃- Defoliation ✂️- Topping or FIM'ING 🚂- Training (LST) 💩- Fertilized 🆕🏠 - New Home (transplant) Wk10 12/29/21: Day 64. Trichome production is kicking into full power. The lemon smell is really starting to shine. Hopefully that remains through harvest, but I won't be disappointed if it evolves into more of a kush smell. 1/3/22: Day 69. 💧 Watered heavily, as it was very droopy. It is nearing the time to add in another round of nutrients. I'll get to that during the next watering. 1/4/22: Day 70. Plant has bounced back from the watering nicely, no more limp branches and wilted leaves. I need to start keeping to a regular schedule, so as to not let this happen again.