TFTC: The Yogi Bogie Do-Si-Do Chat Show

Good day to you my dope loving devils, welcome back to the closet for another random messed up philosophical nonsensical chat, we hope you enjoyed last week's episode, this week we will continue exploring cycles and how they affect the world. But First, we would like to thank Zamnesia who have kindly sponsored me with the seeds; Zamnesia is a company that provides you with almost endless possibilities; want something to add to the smoke, they have you, want a new tray, they have you, want to grow shrooms, they have you. Which is why I love them and are very happy to be supported by them. Now thanks to Zamnesia, it is time for “TFTC: The Yogi Bogie Do-Si-Dos Chat Show”. ======================================================================== Welcome back to the show, last week we discussed what Do-Si-Dos were, and talked about how the manoeuvre was a cycle performed with a partner in the safest way possible, this week we will discuss the balance of water, like all things in life it needs to be moderated and there is a fine cycle to all things which allows for optimum growth which includes stress and relaxation. During the past week of growing we have begun to see the plants take root, however they are young and at this early stage they need extra attention to make sure they are given what they need. The main subject of today is watering and how the careful balance between wet and dry will allow a plant to grow without hindrance. Water is vital to all living things on this earth, each living thing requires water within a certain spectrum to give it the necessary sustenance for existence. With our plants we had issues with over watering. Over watering is a common occurrence when growing, especially when you are super eager to get the plants off to a good start: there is a fear of under watering as a dried out young seedling will just die, it has a lot less water reserves than a developed plant, so when you see it wilt there is a higher chance of the plant not making it. This sort of insecurity often creates panic which leads to over watering: much like a snow plough parent providing too much protection and creating a detrimental environment, over watering will stop a root zone from being able to breath and cause the plant to drown. Therefore there needs to be a cycle of hydration where the amount of water given is adequate, yet there also needs to be a period of dry. This stress will encourage the plant to go in search of more hydration with its roots. This in turn can also be bad, if the plant finds no water before too much energy is expended on the root zone, then the plant will suffer and wilt, recently I have learnt that when a plant wilts from over or under watering is a sign you have gone too far. It is key to find the parameters of watering within which the optimal growth is encouraged, and to remember that as the plant grows, its needs also grow, therefore the parameters will change in line with the plants needs. Now, let us apply this to everything in life, as all things are connected and nothing should be studied in isolation. We all require water, this will be a good starting point, much like the plant we will die if we have too much or too little, the amount depends on the activities carried out by the individual. If we also apply this to exercise of our own bodies, if you have too much or not enough of one thing it will harm you: If you work out too much it will fatigue the muscles and cause damage, in extreme cases it has been known for ultra runners to experience muscle death, where parts of their body shut down due to overuse needing months of recovery, in extreme cases people have died from exhaustion, however, we are told that if we do not exercise then it will also have detrimental and often debilitating effects. So much like the plant we need to find our optimum range of exercise, also much like a plant, as we progress and get stronger then the requirements increase. The key is micro stressors, finding out to what point you can push yourself where it stresses the body enough to release growth hormones and will grow back better and stronger, but not too much that you cause harm. This point is often just beyond our comfort zones, each person like each plant is different, learning your boundaries is an important first step, the next is to learn how to push those boundaries to promote growth. During the past week we spent too much time adding water to plants that could not drink that much, in turn some of the plants grew a lot slower, so we have removed some of the frequency (watering once a day or once every other day depending on soil hydration), we have also increased foliar feeding, as we might find that in life it isn't always how much you are doing something, but how you are doing it that could make the difference. So what in your life do you feel needs the boundaries reassessed? Where else do you see this analogy around you? Where do you want to grow? Let us know. Just remember that optimal growth is a cycle between stress and relaxation, like dancing the Do-Si-Dos it is a constant cyclical movement between positions for the optimal fun. Until next time Growmies, keep moving, keep growing and never, never ever, be too hard on yourself for making a mistake, after all, learning is the true spice of life, and experience is simply the name we give to our mistakes. Thank you once again for joining us, thank you to Zamnesia for the seeds, you are wonderful people who just keep on giving, like the 20% discount code: ZAMMIGD2023, so in the gift of giving, get yourself a treat or treat someone else. We hope you have gained something to think about in the coming week, let your mind relax and until next time, keep growing! ============================================================================ ZAMNESIA SEEDS - DO-SI-DOS AUTOMATIC: BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS AND MIND-BLOWING FLAVOURS Do-Si-Dos Automatic will shock growers of old-school autoflowers. Unlike those bygone varieties, she produces sky-high levels of THC, huge yields, and a terpene profile that refreshes the mind and makes the mouth water. This unique auto puts out colourful buds that exert a two-pronged high composed of a heavy body stone and a cerebral surge. What's not to love? ============================================================================ Notes They were the quickest to pop up, yes there are not many photos, no I do not enjoy taking pictures of dirt, just tune in next week to see pics of the little sprouts. They have their little dome, I spray the soil and the little babies morning and night, with about 30 ml of water a day, there is no difference between the one in the little cup and the one in the big pot, we will have to see what happens when I transplant. Finally, the light is sitting at about 25% (around 38 watts) just to start with.