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For the first time, I've tried putting the seed directly in the soil for germination. I've watered the soil carefully, but a clear plastic cup (aka the moisture dome) over it and waited. Only for 3 days though.
The True Leaves show some deformation on the tips. Also the tiny triploid leaves have a red discoloration. Hopefully both will turn out to be benign.
I started adding a low dose of CalMag and a recommended amount of "Schachtelhalm Extrakt", which translates to horesetail extract in english, for some silica, to benefit nutrient uptake and to strengthen the cell walls.
Growing well, so far. The added silica shows its effect - the stem is absolutely massive and solid, don't think LST is an option. I want to do either Topping or FIMing, but am not sure yet, which one. The decision will be shown in the pictures that I'll add, once the procedure is done.
UPDATE: I decided to top Banana Kush Auto, as seen in the added photos and video.
She's a bit slow in recovering from the topping. I don't mind her taking the time she needs, though. Decided to wait for her to recover more, before trimming a few lower fan leaves that seem in the way for LST.
Some new leaves show clawing, maybe from too much water? Or wind? I've adjusted the fan so it doesn't affect the plant directly.
Light distance is increased to help her stretch more to the light and grow bigger internodes.
UPDATE: Still clawing on new leaves, but other than that, she seems to recover well from the stress of topping.
I still worry about her a bit. Her internodals are getting longer, but not by much, she's growing, but not that much. She's growing plenty new leaves, but they are clawing, despite extra careful watering, adequate lighting and careful placement of the oscillating fan. It's probably not genetic, but I'm not sure what it could be.
She reacts well to LSTing, with lots of growth on the side branches.
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