Mandarine Cream Outdoor Live Super Soil during Tropical Winter

It's going very well, with rapid growth. This is my first experience with automatic plants, and I'm impressed with the Mandarine's development. Watering: Water as the substrate becomes dry, approximately 250 ml every 2-3 days. Ambient Conditions: The temperature fluctuates significantly, staying cold most of the time (8-15ºC). Humidity has been very low, ranging from 30-40%, even after two days of rain. Fertilization: Haven't started liquid fertilization yet. Training: Plan to start bending the plant around day 14

This week, the plant accelerated its development even more, aided by a slight increase in temperature. Watering: Continued to water as the substrate becomes dry, around 1.5 liter every 2-3 days. Ambient Conditions: The temperature has risen slightly, contributing to the plant's faster growth. Fertilization: I started fertigation with aquarium water and green water mixed with a homemade fermented solution based on peanut beetles. Training: I will begin LST (Low Stress Training) soon, as soon as the plant develops another set of leaves. Pest Control: As a preventive measure against mites, I'm applying Beauveria (oil solution - 3 ml per liter) every 4 days via spray (at night).

Everything is going very well. The plant is beautiful and healthy. Watering: I am continuing fertigation with green water, peanut beetle fermented solution, and aquarium water, providing two diluted doses per week, totaling around 1.5 liters each watering. Fertilization: Reapplied bokashi this week. Pest Control: Continued Beauveria applications every 4 days to prevent mite issues. Training: This week, I will begin Low Stress Training (LST) to encourage better light exposure and growth. Ambient Conditions: Daytime temperatures have risen to around 26ºC, while nighttime temperatures remain around 10ºC.

The plant's growth is below the ideal rate, likely due to the cold and extreme temperature fluctuations it's experiencing. I expected this genetic material to be more resilient to cold and outdoor conditions. Nevertheless, the plant is healthy and beautiful, continuing to grow each day. :) I believe the plant will start flowering by the end of this week. Let's wait and see! Watering + Fertilization: I am continuing fertigation with green water, peanut beetle fermented solution, and aquarium water, providing two diluted doses per week, totaling around 3 liters each watering. Pest Control: Continued Beauveria applications every 4 days to prevent mite issues. Training: Low Stress Training (LST) to encourage better light exposure and growth. Ambient Conditions: Daytime temperatures are crazy ranging from 10 to around 28ºC, while nighttime temperatures remain around 10ºC. Humidity is low @ 30%.

The plant is experiencing explosive growth due to the significant rise in temperature. Watering: All irrigations are now done with a mixture of fermented frass (anaerobic) from peanut beetles with green water, aquarium water, and an aerobic fermented solution of eggs and banana peels. I'm watering around 3 liters every 2 days. Ambient Conditions: Daytime temperatures have risen significantly. Humidity remains quite dry, ranging from 40% to 50%. Aroma: The plant is developing a strong, pungent cannabis scent, though it's not particularly fruity or citrusy—more of a classic ganja aroma. Training: The plant has adapted very well to LST, growing almost horizontally close to the soil, and is producing nearly a new set of leaves every day. It currently has 6 main colas (hoping for 8). Flowering: No signs of flowering yet. Since I'm counting from when the seed was first soaked, I expect another 2 weeks before flowering begins. This will allow the lateral branches to develop well. pH and EC: I haven't been monitoring pH or EC closely, as I've used this substrate for years, and pH has consistently been around 6.5 in all my tests. So far, it hasn't been a concern. Fertilization: Reapplied a good dose of bokashi this week. Pest Control: Continued Beauveria applications every 4 days. Noticed a few small black flies on the leaves, but they appear to be dying off without reproducing in the substrate or plant. They do bite before dying, though. Health: Visually, the plant looks healthy despite a small mark on the edge of one leaf. I will keep observing for any further symptoms. Sunlight: We are currently getting 11 hours of sunlight, and the plant is thriving under these conditions. Ambient Conditions: At the end of the week, temperature has dropped significantly, ranging from 5ºC at night to 15ºC during the day, with humidity remaining low.

We've entered the fifth week, and the plant is now in pre-flowering, I've seen some pistils. The plant is stretching. Despite some concerns, it’s still looking healthy. Training & Mistakes: I believe I made some mistakes with the plant, aside from the cold weather. I'm regretting defoliating the fan leaves and even bending the plant over. I fear this might impact productivity, but there's not much I can do now. Despite this, I've kept the plant bent, which has resulted in 6 main colas that are growing. Watering: I'm providing approximately 3 liters of water every 2 days, mixed with fermented frass, green water, and an aerobic tea I made from fruit scraps and eggshells. The plant seems to be a heavy feeder, always hungry for nutrients. Fertilization: This week, I applied a good dose of bokashi and also Ekosil (potassium + silica). Pest Control: The organic matter has attracted some fungus gnats, but they haven’t been able to thrive thanks to the Beauveria, which I’ve increased in dosage and continue to apply every 4 days at night. Ambient Conditions: The temperature has dropped significantly, ranging from 5ºC at night to 15ºC during the day, with humidity remaining low. At the end of the week, temperature rise to 15ºC night and 28ºC day. Training: I’m gradually adjusting the plant’s position and tweaking the LST (Low Stress Training). Overall Health: Despite my concerns, the plant is still looking good and healthy.

The Mandarine Cream is in its second week of flowering and is stretching incredibly. The plant is growing nonstop, and the buds are swelling beautifully. The aroma is becoming extremely strong, shifting to a more citrusy scent, reminiscent of grapefruit. The plant is healthy and looking great. Ambient Conditions: This week started off warm (with a minimum of 23ºC and a maximum of 30ºC), but a cold front has brought the temperatures down again (with a minimum of 11ºC and a maximum of 20ºC). Humidity remains quite low, around 30-35%. Training: I’ve kept the main apical tied down, which has resulted in 12 colas. Other than that, I haven’t done any additional training or defoliation. Fertilization: I applied one final dose of nitrogen this week and nothing else. Pest Control: The Beauveria treatments continue, and I no longer have any issues with the fungus gnats that had appeared. Watering: I’ve been watering the plant very minimally, as the substrate has been staying moist on its own. Looking Forward: From here on, there’s not much left to do except let the flowering progress and enjoy the results.

The Mandarine Cream is entering its third week of flowering, and the aroma is becoming increasingly potent. The plant is looking beautiful and vigorous, with the buds showing significant daily growth. The smell is evolving into a strong, citrusy scent, reminiscent of grapefruit. Environment: This week began with a cold front, bringing temperatures down to a minimum of 5°C and a maximum of 15°C. A light rain has helped increase the humidity, which could boost resin production, although the cooler temperatures may also slow down the flowering process, just as they did during the vegetative stage. Fertilizing: I've stopped fertilizing as the plant now has everything it needs from the substrate. Watering: Sparse, around once a week, to maintain the right moisture levels without over-saturating. Pest Control: Beauveria applications have been reduced to once weekly, and the garden remains completely free of pests, which is a pleasant surprise. Training: The main cola top remains tied down. I haven't done any further defoliation or additional training. The focus is now on letting the plant continue its natural growth as it transitions deeper into flowering.