Budz_Bunny Time for Variety

Week 3: Strong development and first measures Hello dear weed friends, I am back with my third weekly report on my grow with four different strains: Lemon Gelato, Orange Sherbert, Apple Fritter and Bruce Banner. This week was very exciting and educational for me, because I took some measures to optimize the growth and yields of my plants. I also transplanted them into larger pots to give them more space for their roots. But let’s start from the beginning. The plants have developed strongly this week and show their individual characteristics. The Lemon Gelato develops its genetic defect more and more, which manifests itself in a white leaf color. This is very rare and occurs only in a few plants. It may be that it produces less chlorophyll and thus performs less photosynthesis. This could have a negative impact on its growth and potency. But I do not give up hope that it will recover and reward me with a nice harvest. She is a very special plant to me. The Orange Sherbert has some problems with the heavily pre-fertilized Allmix soil, which leads to a slight nutrient excess. She shows some burns on the leaves, but nothing serious. I will give her a little less water and hope that she adapts. She is a very beautiful plant to look at. The Apple Fritter is the strongest and healthiest of all. She grows fast and has a nice growth. I am very proud of her and topped her today to limit her vertical growth. However, I decided not to mainline her and continue as I learned in my first grow to improve my technique before I try something new. So I will only do topping 1-3 and LST on her. This is a reasonable decision, because it is important that I improve my technique before I try something new. Mainlining is an advanced method that requires a lot of experience and skill. It is better that I focus on topping and LST to train my plants. These are also very effective methods that can increase my yields and keep my plants healthy. The Bruce Banner has no problem at all, she is strong and healthy. She has a thick stem and many leaves. She looks like a typical sativa-dominant strain that needs a lot of space. I will also top her next week and train her with LST to influence her shape. She is a very powerful plant to me. To control the growth and increase the yields, I took some measures. I already told you about the topping and the LST, but what is mainlining? Mainlining is a technique that involves pruning and tying the plant so that it forms eight even main branches, all of the same height and thickness. This should ensure optimal light distribution and even flowering. I also decided to plant an intermediate pot before the final pots, which I already did. The plants were just too thirsty and needed more space for their roots. I also prefer a stable pot for the young plants to tie the wires. The final pots will be 20 liter fabric pots, which offer good ventilation and drainage. Small update: I upgraded today to a Lumatek 300 watt pro edition, because I was so impressed by my first experience with the lamp. It has a full spectrum, a high PAR output and a dimmable function. It can cover up to 1.2 x 1.2 m area and has a long lifespan of up to 60,000 hours. I attached it with a hanging system to the ceiling of my tent and adjusted the height so that it fits perfectly to my plants. It consumes only 300 watts of electricity and cost me 450 euros. I am sure that it will provide my plants with the best light possible and that I will achieve even better results with it. I am very happy about my upgrade and look forward to the next weeks. I am curious how my plants will develop and how their aroma and potency will improve. I love trying new things and optimizing my grow. It is a great experience and a big hobby for me. Have you ever used a Lumatek lamp? How are your experiences with it? Do you have any other recommendations for good LED lamps? Write me in the comments. I am always open for new ideas and suggestions. If you have any questions about my grow, feel free to ask me. I am happy to help you out. Thank you for your support and your interest in my grow. You are the best followers in the world.