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Grow Journal Week Zero : Special Project Kickoff 🌱
Hello dear growers and growerettes,
I’m thrilled to start this new grow journal, featuring a special project that I'm incredibly excited about. Here are all the details for Week 1:
Plant Details
The plants are already 9 weeks old when transplanted and have been kept alive through careful repotting. They are topped and include 3 plants of the Banana Krumble feminized strain from Greenhouse Seeds. 🌿🍌
Tent Setup
I’m placing them in a 90x90x200 cm tent.
They will be in 20 liter fabric pots filled with Living Soil from Florganics.
Watering will be managed by the Blumat system, which works particularly well with my living soil, as the soil needs to be kept constantly moist. 💧
Soil Additions
Nematodes were added to the soil while mixing the living soil, not during transplanting.
Control System
Everything is monitored by my TrolMaster Tent-X system, thanks to TrolMaster, who kindly provided me with the controller. This system also controls and dims my lights.
The exhaust system has been upgraded to the extremely quiet AC Infinity system, controlled by a separate controller that also manages my fan. 🌬️
Partner and Special Offer
I’m partnering with Alchimia Grow Shop, where you can use my code Budz_Bunny to save up to 20% on seeds and up to 10% on the rest of the assortment. Don't miss out on this great deal! 🛒💰
Goals and Expectations
Last year, I overextended myself by trying too much and expanding too rapidly, which led to less control over my grow. Therefore, I’ve decided to go back to basics: only one strain in the tent to refine my skills. 🌱
To focus more on one thing, I chose the Blumat system, which works particularly well with my living soil as it needs to stay constantly moist.
During my last Automatic run, I introduced the plants around week 4, which was not the best decision. It was too early, so I had to top them to keep them small, leading me to practice mainlining. I succeeded with one plant, but learned a lot from the other two without any serious damage. After 6-7 weeks of growth under truly wild conditions in terms of VPD and stress, they were finally moved into their 20-liter Living Soil fabric pots and the humidity and temperatures were adjusted.
Weekly Progress
This journal starts in week 9. The ladies have perfectly adapted to the soil and recovered well in the 2 weeks since being placed in Living Soil. I will create a timelapse of the flowering phase; due to the above-mentioned conditions, it wasn't possible during the vegetative phase.
At times, I was really worried about the ladies, but they seem to be recovering. I am excited to see what this run will yield.
Watering Schedule
An aquarium pump constantly supplies the watering watertank with oxygen.
I am eager to take you on this journey with me. Let’s see how this setup works and what you all think! Thank you for joining me, and stay tuned for more updates. 🌿✨
Grow Journal Week 1: Bloom Phase Begins 🌼
Hello dear growers and growerettes,
I’m thrilled to share the first week of the bloom phase in our grow journal! Here are all the details for Week 1
Weekly Progress
The first week of flowering is complete, and the 3 plants have developed very well. The canopy is nearly uniform, though some work is still required to occasionally bend larger shoots to delay their growth. The plants are clearly in the stretch phase, having grown about 17 cm in a week, but so far, everything is going according to plan.
Watering and Control Systems
The Blumat system required some fine-tuning of the drippers, but overall, the watering is going well. The TrolMaster system continues to perform flawlessly, and I am very satisfied with the performance and noise level of the new AC Infinity exhaust system.
Challenges
One plant has a slight issue, probably due to a small overwatering problem. I will observe and document this to ensure it doesn't become a bigger problem.
Goals and Expectations
After a challenging year of overextension, this time I am focusing on a single strain to refine my growing skills. The Blumat system and living soil combination have been carefully chosen for this phase to ensure constant moisture and optimal growth. 🌱
I am excited to see the development of these plants during the bloom phase. Your feedback and insights are always welcome as we embark on this journey together. Thank you for following along, and stay tuned for more updates! 🌿✨
Grow Journal Week 3: Bloom Phase Progress 🌼
Hello dear growers and growerettes,
I’m thrilled to share the third week of the bloom phase in our grow journal! Here are all the details for Week 3:
Weekly Progress
We are at the end of Bloom Week 3, and the plants are thriving! Even our previously problematic plant has made a full recovery. My favorite plant, the one on the left, has claimed an entire half of the tent for itself. The stretch phase has now concluded, and I am very pleased with the results.
Watering and Control Systems
The watering system is operating smoothly, even with the increased water consumption of the ladies. The Blumat and TrolMaster systems are working without any issues.
Challenges
In Week 2, I performed a heavy defoliation since I had some time that day. Although it was a bit early, the ladies have recovered well. Due to limited time over the past two weeks, and this likely continuing until the end of December, I've been doing my best to keep the journal as current as possible.
Goals and Expectations
In the next two weeks, I expect my buds to start swelling, and I am very excited about this development.
Thank you for following along, and stay tuned for more updates! 🌿✨
Grow Journal Week 5: Bloom Phase Progress 🌼
Hello dear growers and growerettes,
I’m thrilled to share the fifth week of the bloom phase in our grow journal! Here are all the details for Week 5:
Weekly Progress
It's been a typical week of development for the plants. Not much has happened aside from the usual growth. However, I had to reset my watering system due to an error, which involved removing the mulch layer. Since then, I've been closely monitoring to ensure the watering remains consistent.
Watering and Control Systems
After resetting the watering system due to an error, everything seems to be back on track. I'm observing the system closely to ensure its consistent performance.
Challenges
This week, the defoliation process has been particularly challenging, even though it usually goes smoothly. There are just too many fan leaves with trichomes this time.
Goals and Expectations
I am curious to see how the plants will continue to develop over the next two weeks, as this period will give me a good indication of what to expect at harvest.
Thank you for following along, and stay tuned for more updates! 🌿✨
Grow Journal Week 7: Final Phases 🌸
Hello dear growers and growerettes,
I apologize for the delay in updating, but the last few weeks have been chaotic with many things on my plate. However, I finally managed to find some free time, and here’s the update for Week 7:
Weekly Progress
My ladies are now in the final phase of their bloom. Unfortunately, the plant on the left has started to deteriorate a bit. However, I am confident we will get all the plants safely to the finish line and achieve a fabulous harvest. The phenos smell amazing and each has unique traits, which I find fantastic.
Challenges
Due to the recent chaos, maintaining a consistent schedule has been challenging. However, I'm back on track and closely monitoring everything to ensure we reach the best possible outcome.
Goals and Expectations
I plan to make some adjustments for the next grow, but let’s see what we can achieve with this one. I am excited to see how the plants perform over the next 14 days when we get ready for the harvest.
Thank you for your patience and stay tuned for more updates! 🌿✨
Grow Journal Week 9: Harvest Time 🌿
Hello dear growers and growerettes,
All the ladies are finally done! Although each plant turned out a bit differently, I’m thrilled that the trichomes are consistent this time. The plants took slightly longer than what the manufacturer suggested, but they’re now ready. I’ve trimmed individual branches, removed large “no sugar leaves,” and hung them upside down in the tent. They’ve been drying for seven days and should be ready for trimming by the end of this week.
Equipment and Soil Review
Irrigation: I plan to replace the Blumats with autopots for the next grow. While the Blumat drippers work, they did flood my tent once, which wasn’t ideal.
Soil: I’ll continue using the living soil from Floranics, but this time I’ll use the ready-made soil and their new product. This run was with the old product and self-activated. I'm very pleased with the time savings and the results, which are more than satisfactory for the effort.
Exciting Upcoming Events
I’m excited to share my smoke report soon and to see how the rosin from Banana Krumble turns out. You'll be the first to know how it goes. Until then, happy growing!
Budz_Bunny
