Strawberry Banana (Green Nuggets Seeds)

30/11: A New Week, Same Excitement 🌿 The second week of veg is here, and I’m already wondering if these ladies will bulk up enough by Saturday when I plan to flip them to flower. So far, compared to my usual 12/12 start, I haven’t noticed any major size differences. Why? Probably because I’ve dialed down the wattage and even turned off one of the lamps. When I think about it, the total energy usage is nearly the same as a full-on 12/12 run. Makes me think… maybe starting straight with a 12/12 schedule is the way to go in the future. Feels more efficient, doesn’t it? 02/12: Blumat Wins and a Comeback Kid 🌱 Another fascinating day in the grow room! I decided to skip manual watering today because one of the Blumats started doing its thing on its own. That’s what I like to see—automation kicking in. But here’s the wild part: that struggling seedling I had written off? It’s still alive! She’s clinging to life with just one serrated leaf. I’ve never seen anything like it. Nature finds a way, huh? On the flip side, another plant is acting up—its leaves look all funky and deformed. Pretty sure it’s from a bit of overwatering. No biggie, though—I’ll keep an eye on her and see if she pulls through. What’s Next: Big plans ahead! Topping or FIM: I’m thinking about doing this on Friday to help shape the canopy. Flipping to 12/12: Yep, Sunday’s the day! I know it’s early, but honestly, I’ve become a fan of a 12-hour light schedule. It just feels like a smoother, more efficient rhythm overall. Oh, and about that SCROG net? This round, it’s getting a makeover. Instead of the traditional SCROG setup, I’ll use it to boost light penetration. Gotta keep those ladies soaking up all the photons they can get! Thoughts and Future Experiments 💡 Things are looking solid overall, but I can’t help feeling like the plants look smaller than usual. It’s probably just an optical illusion from the big pots. Speaking of pots, I’ve been brainstorming a new experiment for the next run: instead of 12 large pots, what if I go with 6 large pots and 12 smaller ones? My theory: smaller pots might push the plants into flowering earlier. But that’s for later. For now, it’s all about dialing in this grow and making it a success. Onward to a beautiful canopy and a healthy harvest! 03/12: Steady Progress and Optimistic Vibes 🌱 Not much to report today, but I did notice something interesting—our little one-leaf wonder is still growing! That lone leaf is getting bigger, and I can’t help but wonder what kind of root system is supporting it down below. Nature, you never fail to amaze me. Even better, the plant that was struggling earlier seems to be bouncing back nicely. Its recovery is a small win, and overall, I’m happy with the vibrant color of the plants. They’re looking healthy and lush, and I’m starting to think it might be time to nudge the EC a little higher. Since the flip to 12/12 is happening on Saturday or Sunday, a slight boost won’t hurt—if anything, it might give them a bit more fuel to prep for flowering. Stretch Goals and Canopy Plans I’m expecting these ladies to need about two weeks to start showing those beautiful buds after the flip. Fingers crossed, they stretch nicely during that time so I can train them through the net for maximum light distribution. One plant in particular is already pushing the boundaries of its pot, and—no surprise—it’s the same one already thriving on the Blumats. Gotta love that automated care. All in all, the grow room is on track, and I can’t wait to see how this next phase unfolds. Here's to strong roots, healthy stretches, and a canopy that soaks up every bit of light! 🌞 07/12: RQS Seeds Are In, Experiment Time 🌱 The seeds from Royal Queen Seeds arrived right on schedule, and I’ve decided to include the Quick One for this round. Tonight, I’ll prep the pots and see if these autos really finish around the same time as the photoperiod plants. Honestly, I have no idea what to expect from autoflowers on a 12-hour light schedule. My main hope is that they’ll grow at all! Why experiment with this? Well, I read that ruderalis plants naturally thrive in regions with short days and high light intensity. Most grow journals I’ve followed run autoflowers on 24-hour or 18-hour light schedules, but I haven’t seen many examples of them on 12/12. Sure, it might seem like a waste to test autos under 12 hours when electricity costs are a factor, but in this case, the lights are already on, and there’s extra space in the tent—so why not? I’ll post an update later tonight about how everything else is doing. I was just a bit late today because the light schedule was adjusted overnight. Looking forward to seeing how this little side experiment turns out! 🌿