Tent-X Ultimate Grow Challenge / Downunder90 / Blueberry Muffin + Lemon Haze + Bubba Kush

### Week 18 Update: Transitioning to Drying 🌬️🍃 ### 🌬️ Drying Phase Commences 🌬️ Welcome to Week 18! We’ve successfully transitioned our harvest into the drying phase after an extended flowering period. The plants have undergone a meticulous drying process to ensure optimal flavor, potency, and overall quality. By maintaining precise environmental conditions, we’re setting the stage for a flawless final product. --- ### 🌿 Harvest Status 🌿 **Greenhouse Super Lemon Haze 🌞** - **Harvested:** The Super Lemon Haze has been carefully harvested, with buds trimmed to preserve their dense structure and vibrant citrus aroma. - **Drying Progress:** Currently in the drying phase, the buds have been placed in a controlled environment to begin the drying process. Initial observations show excellent bud integrity and aroma retention. **Blueberry Muffin 🥞** - **Harvested:** Blueberry Muffin has been harvested at peak resin and terpene development, ensuring maximum sweetness and fruity profiles. - **Drying Progress:** Similar to Super Lemon Haze, Blueberry Muffin is drying under optimal conditions, maintaining its rich color and resinous buds. --- ### 🌱 Drying Strategy & Environment 🌱 Utilizing our **TrollMaster** system, we’ve established the following parameters to ensure a smooth and effective drying process: - **Darkness Period:** - **Duration:** 72 hours in complete darkness to halt photosynthesis and allow the plants to begin drying without light interference. - **Benefits:** This period helps in preserving terpenes and cannabinoids, ensuring a potent and flavorful final product. - **Temperature Settings:** - **Ambient Temperature:** Maintained at a steady **21°C (70°F)** to facilitate even drying without causing thermal stress or terpene degradation. - **Humidity Control:** - **Relative Humidity:** Set to **54%** to ensure optimal moisture removal while preventing mold and preserving bud integrity. - **Humidity Monitoring:** TrollMaster continuously monitors and adjusts humidity levels, maintaining consistency throughout the drying process. - **Airflow Management:** - **Ventilation:** Ensuring adequate airflow to promote uniform drying and prevent hotspots. - **Air Circulation:** Gentle air circulation is maintained to avoid direct airflow on the buds, preserving their structure and trichome integrity. **Light Management:** - **Complete Darkness:** Ensuring no light exposure during the initial 72-hour drying period to maintain cannabinoid and terpene profiles. --- ### 🌱 Flushing Strategy & Watering 🌱 - **Final Flush Completed:** Prior to harvest, a thorough flush was conducted with pH-balanced water (pH 6.0-6.5) to eliminate any residual nutrients, ensuring a clean and smooth final product. - **Watering Cessation:** Watering has been halted to allow the plants to fully deplete any remaining moisture, aiding in the drying process. --- ### 🌸 Looking Ahead 🌸 As the drying phase progresses, our focus shifts to curing, where the buds will be placed in airtight containers to enhance flavor and potency further. By maintaining precise environmental controls during drying, we ensure that **Super Lemon Haze** and **Blueberry Muffin** retain their exceptional qualities and deliver an outstanding harvest. Thanks to the meticulous management facilitated by TrollMaster, the drying process is proceeding flawlessly. We’re excited to move closer to the curing stage and, ultimately, to enjoying the fruits of our labor. Stay tuned for the next update as we continue this journey toward a premium harvest! 🌟💚