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Outdoor Super Soil - A trip to Olympia Auto (Pyramid seeds) in
Germination and Early Days
Planting Date: 7 days ago
Genetics: Auto Olympia by Pyramid Seeds
Germination Method:
For this attempt, I used the direct-to-pot method and covered the seed with a humidity dome. This approach proved successful as one seed managed to sprout and emerge. However, I've faced significant difficulties with this strain. Out of four seeds, only one sprouted; the others exhibited an issue where the radicle emerged within the seed capsule but lacked the strength to unfold and open the cotyledons. This problem persisted even under a humidity dome.
Ambient Conditions:
Daytime Temperature: 26ºC
Nighttime Temperature: 10ºC
Substrate:
I'm using a custom live/organic mix in 15-liter pots, designed to provide a balanced nutrient profile and excellent drainage for healthy growth throughout the cycle. The substrate mix includes:
Bone meal
Yoorin Ekosil (potassium and silica from rocks)
Earthworm humus
Vegetable soil
Chicken manure
Isopod compost
Coconut coir
Organic matter
Perlite
Observations:
This mix is aimed at fostering a rich, nutrient-dense environment for the plants. Despite the challenging temperature fluctuations, I'm hopeful this robust substrate will support healthy growth. The successful seedling was planted directly in the pot 7 days ago, while the curled-up seedling has been in the pot for 5 days after germinating using the floatation method in a cup, which is my usual approach.
Challenges:
Out of 4 seeds, only one successfully sprouted using the direct-to-pot method with a humidity dome.
Other seeds showed early radicle development but failed to open cotyledons, even under consistent humidity.
Next Steps:
Monitor the successful seedling closely for further growth.
Attempt to germinate the remaining seed using a refined method to ensure better success rates.
Feelings:
I am pleased to have one seedling successfully growing, but it's frustrating to face germination issues with this strain, similar to older seeds of Tutankhamon Auto. The hope is that the robust substrate mix and careful monitoring will lead to a healthy plant.
The new seedling has emerged well and is now in the vegetative stage.
However, the new leaves have whitened tips that appear burnt.
I'll monitor this symptom closely to see how it develops.
The first seedling has raised its cotyledon slightly but has not fully opened yet.
Ambient Conditions:
Daytime Temperature: ~26ºC
Nighttime Temperature: ~11ºC
I'm cautiously optimistic about the seedling's progress into the vegetative stage. However, the burnt tips on the new leaves are concerning, and I'll be keeping a close eye on their development.
The plant's growth is rapid. Plant is healthy and beautiful, continuing to grow each day. :)
Watering: I'm watering each 2 day with 1.5 liters each watering.
Pest Control: Continued Beauveria applications every 4 days to prevent mite issues.
Ambient Conditions: Daytime temperatures are crazy ranging from 10 to around 28ºC, while nighttime temperatures remain around 10ºC.
Humidity is low @ 30%.
Plant is healthy and beautiful, continuing to grow each day. :)
Watering: I'm watering each 2 day with 1.5 liters each watering.
Pest Control: Continued Beauveria applications every 4 days to prevent mite issues. In the end of the week some fungus gnat appeared.
Fertilization: Reapplied bokashi and keep on going with the fermented frass and green water.
Ambient Conditions: Temperature drop, ranging from 5 to around 15ºC, while nighttime temperatures remain around 7ºC.
Humidity is low @ 30%.
The plant's growth is stead. Plant is healthy and beautiful.
Watering: I'm watering each 2 day with 3 liters each watering.
Pest Control: Continued Beauveria applications every 4 days to prevent mite issues. In the end of the week some fungus gnat appeared.
Fertilization: Keep on going with the fermented frass and green water. Reapplied some Ekosil (K + Si)
Ambient Conditions: Temperature is crazy again, ranging from 13 to around 30ºC, while nighttime temperatures remain around 15ºC.
Humidity is low @ 30%.
The Olympia Auto has just entered flowering. The plant has remained quite small, likely due to the intense cold stress (temperatures below 10ºC) it experienced—similar to other autos I'm cultivating this season. Despite its size, I'm impressed by how much it’s stretching in this phase; it just keeps growing. The aroma is still weak but gradually increasing each day.
Health: The plant looks healthy and beautiful. It’s a shame that only one plant emerged from the seed pack, but even though I haven’t harvested yet, I’m eager to grow this strain again!
Ambient Conditions: This week started off hot (with a minimum of 23ºC and a maximum of 30ºC), but a cold front has now brought temperatures back down (with a minimum of 11ºC and a maximum of 20ºC). Humidity remains quite low, around 30-35%.
Training: I haven’t done any training or defoliation on this plant.
Fertilization: I applied Ekosil (silica + potassium), another dose of bokashi, and a dose of nitrogen, with one more nitrogen application planned for the end of this week.
Pest Control: I'm continuing with Beauveria treatments, and I no longer have issues with the fungus gnats that had appeared earlier.
Watering: I’ve been watering the plant very minimally, as the substrate has been staying moist on its own.
Looking Forward: From this point on, there’s not much left to do except watch the flowering progress.
The Olympia Auto is now in its second week of flowering, and it's producing large, beautiful pistils with a strong, heavy aroma. While I expected more vertical growth, the secondary branches are stretching nicely, and the flowers are becoming more prominent and stunning by the day.
Environment: This week started with a cold snap, with temperatures dropping to a minimum of 5°C and a maximum of 15°C. A light rain has also increased the humidity. I believe this stress will enhance resin production, though it may slow the intensity of flowering, just as affected the plant during the vegetative stage.
Watering: I've reduced fertilization and am watering sparsely, about once a week.
Fertilization: I'll not fertilize anymore, the plant now has everything it needs in the substrate.
Pest Control: The Beauveria application, previously every four days, is now down to once a week. Remarkably, I’m entirely pest-free at the moment, even the occasional intruders are gone, which is something I never thought possible, even if it’s temporary.
Training: I haven't performed any training or other procedures on this plant—it's growing naturally from seed.
Expecting: I'm eager to see how the buds develop and, most importantly, to experience their aroma.
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