Chocolate Haze - 12/12 from Seed | High-Watt Cocoa Bliss!

Title: Chocolate Haze - Week 1 Growth Begins! 🌱 Hey everyone! First off, I have to say I’m not a huge fan of the new GrowDiaries layout. It’s far from ideal, but I’ll try to get used to it. Hopefully, they iron out the bugs soon because right now, it’s a bit frustrating to navigate. Now, onto the grow! Today marks Day 1 of Week 1 (Veg) for my Chocolate Haze run from Royal Queen Seeds. I’m starting straight on a 12/12 light schedule to keep things efficient. Out of the 12 seeds, 11 made it through germination, but unfortunately, I accidentally took out number 12—RIP little one. 😅 The Blumats are up and running, keeping things nice and stable. Temperature is looking good, and everything seems to be off to a solid start. I’ve attached two photos of the seedlings—let me know what you think! One of them is stretching a bit, but overall, they look happy. Excited to see how they progress. Happy growing, everyone! 🌿🔥 #ChocolateHaze #RoyalQueenSeeds #12/12FromSeed #GrowDiaries #Blumats #Week1 24/02 Week 1 – Smooth Start! 🚀 The Chocolate Haze ladies from RQS are off to an easy start—so far, so good! Curious to see if they’ll keep behaving or if they’ll throw me a curveball later. 😅 Ready for week 2 of veg! So far, they’re staying pretty compact and looking a bit on the lighter side. Might need to up the feed a little, although they were watered in at pH 6.8, so maybe that’s part of it? 🤔 Got 10 plants growing at about the same pace, with one playing the rebel and lagging behind. What’s really catching my eye is how many leaf fingers they already have—these girls aren’t wasting any time! 🌱🖖 Swapped out the AC Infinity T6 Cloudline for a 700 m³/h softbox, which can run at a lower speed with less noise. Still debating CO₂ or no CO₂, so I wanted to keep my options open before the tent becomes a jungle. Oh, and if you’re wondering about the three extra pots—they’re for my other grow, Do-Si-Dos Auto (RQS). Those seeds are still getting their beauty sleep, so check my other diary for that adventure. 😉 On to week 2—let’s see what these Chocolate Hazes have in store! 🍫🔥 26/02 lowered PH, upped the EC

03/01 Week 2 - Day 1 EC has been increased to 1.7, while pH remains stable at 5.8. The plant is showing some signs of deficiencies (as seen in the photo), so I supplemented a bit by hand to help it recover. I often experience a slow start when growing in coco, but based on my experience, once the roots reach the bottom, the growth really takes off. Hoping to see some improvements in the next few days! 🌱💪 Let’s see how she responds! 🚀 8/03 - Week 2, Day 3 Update She’s starting to bounce back! 🌱🔥 The new growth is looking a bit healthier, and I’m noticing a slight improvement in overall color. The lower leaves are still showing some signs of deficiency, but that’s expected as she recovers. The increased EC at 1.7 seems to be helping, and pH is holding steady at 5.8, which is great. I’ll keep monitoring closely to ensure she’s getting everything she needs. Coco can be a bit slow early on, but once those roots establish, we should see some explosive growth. 🚀 I’ll be keeping an eye on how she responds over the next few days—hoping to see some deepening green and stronger development soon! Let’s go! 💪🌱 #CocoGrow #CannabisCultivation #HealthyRoots

Doing great now. Higher level of nutrition seem to be a good idea. 16/03: Grow Update 🌱💚 – First Pistils Showing! We’re back in full swing! The first pistils are visible… time to let them stretch! 🌿💨 The new growth looks nice and healthy, so I’ll be doing a reservoir change tonight. pH has dropped a bit, and the nutrient temp has gone up slightly. Plus, she’s three weeks old now. I always do my first full res change after three weeks since the solution sits in the tank for quite a while without top-ups. The autos are also coming along nicely, but I’ll cover that in another update. I’m getting more convinced that plants flip to flower as soon as their roots hit the bottom in a 12/12 cycle. Loving how easy this grow is—full access from all sides, no need to hang over a net, and I can easily catch any issues early. Might top them all tonight before they go into full bloom. Shouldn’t be a problem, and it’ll help keep them a bit shorter. On to the next phase! 🚀🔥 #GrowDiaries #CannabisCommunity #FloweringStage #HomeGrow #ToppingAndStretching 19/03 Topped them all to close the vegetation stage.. Tomorrow day one flower

19/03: Grow Update 🌱 – Week 1 of Flower! Calling it week 1 of flower since the first pistils have shown up! 🚀 Everything is on track, and the plants are reacting well to the topping. Some cuts are cleaner than others, but overall, they should recover nicely and start pushing out that bushy growth soon. Now it’s just a waiting game—stretch, stack, and bloom! 🌿💚 #GrowDiaries #Week1Flower #ToppingResults #CannabisTraining #HomeGrow 22/03: Chocolate Haze Grow Update The plants are coming along nicely! Still a bit light in color, but since the pH is in check, I’m increasing the EC to a total of 2.1. I’ll keep it there for about two days, and if all goes as planned, it should drop to around 1.8 as I top off with fresh water. They’ve got a solid structure with strong, even growth. The slightly lighter green suggests they’ll benefit from the nutrient boost. I also noticed some water droplets on the leaves from spraying—nothing to worry about, but I’ll keep an eye on the lights to avoid any potential burn. Overall, things are looking great! Let’s see how they react to the EC adjustment. 💪🌱 #ChocolateHaze #CannabisGrow #Hydroponics #OrganicGrowing

27/03 🔥 Week 2 Flower – Bushy & Booming! 🌿 Here we go—Week 2 of Flower, and things are starting to stack up nicely! Someone mentioned these sativas looked a bit bushy, so I grabbed some shots to show the structure better. And yeah… they definitely filled out more than expected, but I’m not complaining! They’re still small but speedy, which works perfectly for my setup. If I can keep flipping new strains like this, I might get smaller yields per plant, but I get to try more genetics more often—which, let’s be honest, is half the fun. If all goes well, I might even be able to squeeze in one last run after this one. And of course, I’ve already spotted a few strains that are calling my name. 😏 The biggest surprise? The tent is way fuller than expected for 12/12 from seed with zero training! The canopy is tighter than my last SCROG, which is crazy considering I just let them do their thing. Now it's all about watching the stretch, keeping nutrients in check, and letting them build up those buds over the next 7 weeks. Let’s see what they do next! 🚀🌱 #BushySativas #FastGrowers #NoTrainingNoProblem #Week2Flower #GrowDiaries 31/03: Added some pictures from above

03/04: Chocolate Haze: The Tease The grow tent hums softly, filled with the scent of fresh green life. The air is warm, thick with humidity, wrapping around me like a lover’s breath. And there she stands—Chocolate Haze—young, eager, on the verge of something spectacular. Her leaves reach out, spreading wide as if craving my touch. Her buds, though still small, are full of promise. Tiny white hairs stretch towards the light, delicate yet determined, whispering, "Just wait… I’m not ready yet, but soon… so soon." I lean in, my fingers brushing against her stems, feeling the gentle tackiness of early resin forming. The scent is subtle but intoxicating—hints of chocolate and citrus teasing my senses, making me crave the moment when she will fully blossom. For now, she is a tease—a beautiful, untamed seductress in the making. She wants time. She needs patience. And I will give her both, knowing that when the moment comes, when her buds swell and her trichomes glisten like morning dew, she will be everything I’ve dreamed of… and more. Chocolate Haze, my sweet temptation, my slow-burning desire.