Week #5-Aug 18 to Aug 24
8/19-We've got a nice even canopy going with 8 branches spreading nicely and starting to start skyward. Right now we are at 7 inches. I'm seeing some early signs of preflowering so I'm switching over to Bloom schedule and introducing Bud Ignitor into the mix.
8/19-On my first 3 Bears Smile grow I let the plant get alot more shaggy. This time around I'm trying to encourage more lateral growth and a smaller number of larger colas. It will be interesting to see what the difference in yield and consistency of buds will be in the end.
8/23-Bumped nute load up a bit to 900ppm and the plant seems to be doing nicely. Canopy continues to fill in and is starting to stretch upwards a bit faster now.
8/25-End of 5 weeks and it looks like preflower is well under way. Canopy is wide and even which should get light on all the buds. Looking good as we head into bloom phase.