Critical - RQS / FIRST GROW

BotanykByro The first week of the growth phase didn't go completely smoothly. I had some issues with stretching at first, but I was able to fix the problem quickly. Since then, the plants have been growing without any further incidents and are developing beautifully.

BotanykByro Now to the second week of growth: The plants are doing well in their tent. I've set the light output to 30% on a Sanlight EVO 4-100. I'm happy with the growth and health of the plants so far.

BotanykByro Now to the third week of growth: The plants are growing as they please. I need to start thinking about repotting and topping soon. It will probably be time next week. I want to wait for the sixth node before I start with topping and LST (Low Stress Training). Watering is done every 3-4 days with about 20% of the pot volume.

BotanykByro Now to the fourth week of growth: I topped them and removed two nodes. After that, I started with LST. The plants look healthy and I also fertilized them with BioBizz, one third according to the manufacturer's instructions.

BotanykByro Now to the last week of growth: The plants really enjoyed the repotting and the care all around. Accordingly, there was another good growth spurt before heading into flowering.

BotanykByro First week of flowering initiated by changing to 12/12.

BotanykByro Next, a scrog net will be added.

BotanykByro Now to the third week of flowering: After a good stretch and healthy flower development, there is unfortunately a problem. One main stem has split in the middle during the stretching. Let's see how this affects the rest of the grow.

BotanykByro Fourth flowering week: The lollipopping happened a bit earlier, just like the defoliation. The stretch is over, and accordingly, a good amount of BioBizz fertilizer was given for flower development. Watering is done every three days. The plants look healthy.

BotanykByro 5 flowering week ...

BotanykByro 6 flowering week ...

BotanykByro Now to the seventh flowering week: The grow is coming to an end. One plant suffered from over-fertilization in the fifth flowering week, but it still looks satisfactory to me. I will plan for another dark period of 48 hours, then harvest the plants and do a dry trim after a drying period of 5-14 days post-harvest. I'm excited to see how it goes, and I'll keep you updated. If you have any tips or suggestions, I’d be happy to hear them!

BotanykByro Hello Community, after several weeks of intensive care and observation, I would like to draw a conclusion about my first indoor grow with the strain Critical from Royal Queen Seeds (RQS). It has been an exciting and educational journey that has brought me a wealth of new experiences and insights. From germinating the seeds to the harvest, I experienced many highs and a few lows. It was thrilling to see all three seeds successfully germinate and the plants thrive after being transplanted into the pots. The initial issues with galls were quickly resolved, and from that point on, the plants developed beautifully. In the fourth week of growth, the plants were topped, and Low Stress Training (LST) was started. Although I was unsure at first, it quickly became clear that these measures were beneficial for the plants and promoted their growth. The repotting and overall care led to a strong growth spurt before entering the flowering phase. The flowering phase was also very exciting. After a good stretch and healthy bud formation, some challenges arose, such as a cracked main stem and over-fertilization in one plant during the fifth week of flowering. Despite these setbacks, the overall condition of the plants remained satisfactory. The final phase of the grow went largely smoothly. The lollipopping and defoliation were done a bit earlier, which proved to be advantageous. The stretch was over, and the plants received a good amount of fertilizer from BioBizz to support bud formation. Regular watering every three days kept the plants healthy. Finally, the grow is coming to an end. The plants still look healthy, and I plan a 48-hour dark phase before I harvest them and do a dry trim after a drying period of 5-14 days. My key takeaways: Small setbacks like galls or a cracked stem are part of the process. Acting quickly and observing the plants helps avoid larger damage. Overall, I am very satisfied with my first indoor grow. I have learned a lot and look forward to applying this knowledge in my next grow. Each new experience has helped me develop a better understanding of the plants' needs and improve my techniques. I look forward to your feedback and tips for my next grow! PS: As soon as I have more time, I will write the posts myself ;)