Outdoor Strawberry Cheesecake Auto

This week, I focused on removing the LST plant stakes and wire as the branches have thickened significantly, reaching the limits of what LST can achieve. I am very satisfied with how wide the plants have become. Additionally, I decided to defoliate the lower leaves to create more space for the plants. Some leaves and small shoots were very close to the soil or even touching it, so I trimmed those away. I will not remove any leaves from the top, only selectively from the bottom as needed. The plants have grown exceptionally well over the week, adding a solid 8 cm (3.1 in). They have developed a richer color and are producing more and more buds, especially on the side branches, which are becoming stronger. The LST has created a nearly circular canopy of flowers. The aroma has also intensified, and the Strawberry Cheesecake scent is unmistakable, which pleasantly surprised me. The trichomes are now visible from a distance, giving the plants a beautiful frosted appearance. The sugar leaves are impressive, and the calyxes are swelling more and more. Between P2 and P3, you can see a significant difference in their development. As the plants are becoming increasingly thirsty, I have adjusted the watering and fertilization accordingly. There was also heavy rain this week. I kept the plants outside during the rain, allowing them to benefit from the rainwater, which amounted to a little more than 1.5 liters (0.4 gal) with a pH value of 7.85. So far, the plants have responded positively to this.