German Outdoorsaison 2025

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear grow community, and a warm welcome to the "First Week" of my little outdoor project! The plants have made it through the germination phase well, and our latecomers are ready to go :). After some minor initial difficulties with the Grappelz, which didn't want to germinate right away due to my clumsy temperature drop, we are back on track. It happens to the best (hopefully). But why are there now 8 ladies? Well, after the sad first germination attempt, I panicked and popped an extra seed to cover my mistake. However, the first seed decided to make a dramatic entrance at the same time and finally germinated after almost four days of inactivity. Sometimes you just can't predict these things. The Bitter Orange also recovered after my little seed capsule emergency surgery and is now catching up (albeit with a bit of delay). It's worth noting that the little ones are stretching a bit, which is due to being too far from the lamp combined with a very dim setting (20%). Both have been adjusted. Since we are just at the beginning of the veg phase and the plants will be repotted at least twice more, I'm not worried. What I forgot to mention in the last report: The seedlings received a small microbe treatment in the form of some Dynomico Mycorrhiza grains at planting to establish some soil life. Watering is done by feel and individually, as we are working with different plant sizes. I try to let the soil dry out enough so that the roots get an incentive to spread, while the microorganisms and nematodes still have a bit of residual moisture to survive. For the coming week, I want to stake the larger plants and give them a small clip fan to prepare the little ones for the rough winds out there. So stay tuned :), I wish you a nice rest of Sunday and we'll catch up next week. Peace.

German_GrowLab A beautiful good day, dear Grow community, and a warm welcome to the second week of my little outdoor project! And what can I say… It could look a bit better. The leaves of the Bitter Orange are only slowly recovering after being freed from the seed shell, and the Grappelz #1… Well, you can see for yourselves. Unfortunately, part of the other ladies has received a somewhat involuntary strong dryback, which is due to the crisp temperatures of the last few days combined with the small pots and ultimately also due to my own negligence. I apologize for this second oversight at such an early stage and will now pull myself together :). Buuut if everything always went smoothly, it wouldn't be half as much fun :). And I immediately reacted to the problem. The little ones have now (earlier than planned) moved into a significantly larger pot to buffer further dry stress as well as my somewhat lax watering behavior. They were repotted again in Biobizz Lightmix, which I watered with a rich cocktail of microorganisms and the Greenhouse Powderfeeding Bio-Enhancer. Since we have certainly lost some good microorganisms due to the dryness, I'm treating the little ones to a mixture of microorganisms, consisting of a few grains of Dynomyco Mycorrhizal Inoculant and a blend of Xtreme-Gardening Azos (a special bacterial strain from the Amazon that specializes in lean soils of the Amazon and thus in N-fixation). This will be applied to the root ball in combination with Xtreme-garden Mykos (an organic mycorrhizal strain that forms a symbiosis with the roots, thereby increasing their nutrient zone and water uptake capabilities, while also protecting the plants from environmental stress and pathogens). Afterwards, all plants were watered with water that had been enriched with Bio-Enhancer and Sf-nematodes. I apply the nematodes before each repotting to get rid of the fungus gnats. Furthermore, the clip fan (promised in the last diary video) has been installed. Next week, unfortunately, I will be traveling, but I will of course still report back :). I hope the little ones adapt well to their new pots and forgive me for the somewhat neglectful treatment. I thank everyone who follows this report and wish you all a nice rest of Sunday as always. We'll catch up next week. Peace.

German_GrowLab A beautiful good day, dear Grow community, and a warm welcome to the third week of my little outdoor project! And what can I say… This week the world looks quite different again :). The little ones have adapted well to the repotting and have handled the little "drought period" well, and even our troubled child is slowly fighting its way back to life. (The pictures were taken after watering, which is why the soil looks so moist.) All in all, I'm quite satisfied with the performance. Since I was only briefly with the plants this week, I'll keep the report a bit shorter. Just a little preview for next week: If everything goes according to plan, I want to mix the soil next week and let it ferment for about a week. But more on that later :). Wishing you all a lovely rest of Sunday And we'll catch up next week. Peace.

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear grow community, and a warm welcome to the fourth week of my little outdoor project! The weeks are passing by, and the little ones are growing and growing. What initially seemed like a short journey is now developing into quite a decent form :). The repotting has worked wonders and was long overdue in hindsight. The little ones are entering their "probably" last week under artificial light, and I am more than hyped to see how they will develop outside. The ladies now have a suitably large size to cope with the weather, and they look vital and healthy, except for a bit of purpling stems on two of them. (Well, to be completely honest, Grapplez #2 looks like I combed it with a hammer, but it seems to be bouncing back. :)) The purpling can of course have many causes. (Phosphorus deficiency, heat/cold stress, but also pH/Ec problems. However, I could also well imagine that the cause is genetic, as the affected strains tend to purple quite a bit. Since my pH meter unfortunately gave up the ghost, I can only speculate. But since the plants otherwise look healthy, I don't see any reason to panic for now :). Unfortunately, I didn't manage to mix the soil that was so highly announced in the last report (but it's scheduled for Monday). Just like setting up the first AACT (Actively Aerated Compost Tea). I use the tea to water the substrate, thus giving the soil a microbe boost and strengthening the Soil Food Web. For anyone who doesn't understand any of this, you can look forward to next week when I (really this time :) ) mix the soil and set up the tea. Until then … Wishing you all a lovely rest of Sunday And we'll catch up next week. Peace.

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear Grow community, and a warm welcome to the fifth week of my little outdoor project! We are approaching the actually interesting phase of my garden project with big steps. Now, some might say that the plant has hardly made any progress compared to last week, and you might be right. However, I would like to defend myself by saying that this setup has been very new for me, and while I have "learned" indoors, I have cultivated the last grows almost entirely outdoors (since it became legal, of course ;)). Also, I still see the last weeks as the seedling phase, so it's not that wild :). But enough of the excuses :), what was on the agenda this week? Since the "release time" has now been postponed by a week due to the weather and the little ones are showing the first deficiency due to substrate and pot issues, I gave them their first proper feeding (Greenhouse-Powderfeeding 1 g/L). They should actually have been put outside already, but I don't trust this whole warm/cold nonsense. I prefer to give the ladies another week in their artificially lit four walls. I also had to thin out the plants a bit at the bottom, as the older leaves were unfortunately irreversibly damaged due to deficiencies. The tea is aerated for about 24 hours using an aquarium pump in combination with air stones. Depending on the duration of aeration, the end product contains more microorganisms (24 h), while teas brewed longer contain fewer microorganisms but more dissolved nutrients and enzymes as well as amino acids, which serve as food for already existing microorganisms. To achieve the best results, I would need to supplement my setup with a heating rod that keeps the water temperature consistently between 20 and 23 degrees. For the tea, we need: About 15 L of water 30 g 1 L of worm humus A standard aquarium pump + air stone Molasses (serves as food and promotes the multiplication of bacteria). The worm humus contributes microorganisms and humic acid, which support plant growth. I only use rainwater, as it has neither chlorine residues nor a low EC value (about 0.05). What are the benefits? They promote gas exchange in the plant by ensuring that the stomata open faster and wider (when used as a leaf spray). – They inoculate the soil with beneficial microorganisms (fungi, bacteria, protozoa, nematodes, etc.) and ensure that a soil food web is established, which breaks down organic matter in the soil and makes it available to plants. Tomorrow, the little ones will be watered with the tea. Everything that is left over will be used to moisten the soil, which I hope will be mixed by then, before it ferments in the final pots for a week. But more on that in the next report, as always. :) Wishing you all a lovely rest of Sunday And we'll catch up next week. Peace.

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear Grow community, and a warm welcome to the fifth week of my little outdoor project! This time with a crisp Monday edition. :) I had someone tasked with the honorable job of taking the weekly picture since I unfortunately wasn't home on Sunday, and since that went so smoothly, I'm checking in with you this time on a Monday :). But we don't want to point fingers at anyone here :). So, what was on the agenda this week? I was busy last week and, with the nice weather, I hopped around the garden a bit to prepare the soil that I've been announcing in this diary for a while now. I oriented myself a bit around the Living Soil theme, meaning I enriched the soil with all the nutrients necessary for the plants, so that I only have to water them. The mixture was then watered with the compost tea mentioned in the last diary to establish the so-called Soll for Web. This was also supplemented with SF nematodes. Afterwards, the pots were covered with a tarp to retain moisture in the substrate and create a better growth environment for the light-shy microorganisms (shadow cultivation → soil cultivation). I keep the substrate mix relatively simple: The base and main component is, as with the seedlings, Biobizz Lightmix. This makes up about 80% – 85% of the total volume. Then I add 10–15% coconut substrate, which brings soil-structuring properties (water and nutrient retention, an airy structure for root growth). But it also serves as a food source for our soil life. Additionally, I include about 5–10% activated plant charcoal, which increases soil fertility and buffers the pH, as well as one to two tablespoons of ground oats, which also serve as a food source for the soil life. Finally, I added 3g of Greenhouse Powerfeeding per liter of substrate. The plants have taken the little interim fertilization well. They are still a bit under-fertilized, but that should balance out with the next and final repotting. However, they are growing too tall for my liking, which is why I want to top them for the first time after their final repotting to initiate lateral growth (width growth). But more on that in the next report :). Wishing you a nice rest of Monday and a good start to the week. Peace

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear grow community, and a warm welcome to the seventh week of my little outdoor project! Since you all enjoyed the one-day delay so much, I thought I’d just add another one. :) Just kidding… The last few days have been quite stressful, which is why I had to keep postponing the transplanting, as I wanted to take some time for this very essential step. I apologize for the slight delay :). Now I have a good and a not-so-good piece of news for you :). Let’s start with the good one: The soil has handled its fermentation process well, and beautiful mycelium is showing on the surface and at the edges of the pot, which is already a good sign. Furthermore, the soil smells like fresh forest floor and not like manure, which is also great. :) Now for the not-so-pleasant stuff: Since I kept pushing back the transplanting date (partly due to the bad weather), the little ones have unfortunately shot up a bit out of their pots. Another problem was the root density at the bottom of the pot, which I believe clogged the holes and caused some waterlogging. This led to impaired oxygen uptake (root respiration) and hindered nutrient absorption. That’s why we now have a lush potpourri of deficiency symptoms. The first issue can be resolved with topping and some training; the second could still become a real problem. To tackle this, I slightly broke up the root ball during repotting. This isn’t really optimal, as some roots get damaged and create an entry point for pathogens. However, I had to loosen the structure a bit. I just hope that the problem gets resolved and that no adverse processes have occurred that could promote the wrong bacteria. We’ll see… All in all, I’m still really glad that the little ones are now outside and that this diary can finally call itself a real outdoor grow :). I’ll give the plants some time to adjust to the living conditions, and then I’ll start with the topping. But more on that in the next report, as always. (This time on time again :) .) Just a little edit: I don’t know what’s going on with GrowDiaries, but I’m not seeing all the comments. I can see in my activity that someone commented, but nothing under the report. So please don’t take it personally if I don’t reply to you (it’s nothing personal :) ). Wishing you all a nice rest of your Tuesday and a great week. Peace

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear Grow community, and a warm welcome to the eighth week of my little outdoor project! Today not only on time but also with good news, And I'm slowly starting to feel confident enough to show you close-ups of the plants again. The ladies have survived their brief first week in the wild quite well and are slowly getting into gear. The unsightly discolorations are now gradually giving way to a rich green, and the newly grown stems hardly show any purple discoloration anymore, which is why I'm stepping back from my original theory about the genetically linked discoloration and concluding it was indeed a deficiency. All in all, I'm happy that we are (even with a significant growth setback) now heading in the right direction. So here's a little individual update: Filmore Slim: Still growing a bit "spindly," but is slowly picking up speed. Bitterorange: The "problem child," She seems to have taken the issue with the manually removed seed shell quite badly and is still being a bit difficult. Lemon Tree 2.0: I'm really liking the growth here, nice and even. Hella Jelly: So far, it's making a good impression. I think I'll remove a few unsightly leaves here. Kid Pambele: Still struggling a bit, but should bounce back. Limonada de Mango F2: has become somewhat of my showcase plant. When I'm asked how the plants look, I point to her and say that they all look like this.😅 Grappelz: After having to let her sister go for adoption with a heavy heart, I'm even more curious about this one. So far, it's making a solid impression. What's next? I'll give the little ones a bit more time to adjust, and then the first topping will happen. I'm tempted to top the Filmore Slim a bit lower than the rest, as it's becoming a bit too spindly for my liking. But we'll see… Additionally, I'll be brewing a compost tea in the coming days, and then it's off to Mery-Jane this weekend. Maybe we'll unknowingly cross paths. Wishing you all a lovely rest of Sunday and a great week ahead. Peace

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear Grow community, and a warm welcome to the ninth week of my little outdoor project! Today, it's Monday again :). Unfortunately, I haven't made it home after the Mary Jane awakening yet. However, I have prepared a few pictures so I don't show up empty-handed. Last week, I strolled a bit through the local forests and managed to uncover a few treasures. But let's take it one step at a time... Since I couldn't be with the plants due to measuring reasons and the watering service with third parties works sometimes well, sometimes not, I thought I should counteract evaporation and the resulting dryness. I decided on a mulch layer, short and sweet. This not only protects against drying out but also makes the topsoil usable for root growth. Moreover, it is another step towards a healthy soil nutrient network. This is further strengthened by the microorganisms (protozoa, rotifers) contained in the green cut/forest leaves, which are further promoted by aeration in the tank. Last but not least, the mulch makes it difficult for harmful organisms to invade the upper soil layer. But what's in it? Similar to compost tea, bacteria-rich organic material is placed in a tank with preferably rainwater and then aerated over a certain period (see week 5). The biggest difference from compost tea is that we are more focused on the material rather than the liquid. This consists of about 90% green cut (in my case, a mix of organic small animals) and about 10% leaves, which I collected in a little-known forest area. The right location choice: When choosing the location, it was important for me to select a part of the forest that is as natural as possible to avoid contamination from, for example, trash or dog urine. I also looked for material that had already come into contact with a fungal mycelium and a few earthworms. Both are indicators of healthy soil life. In conclusion... Now just put everything in a large tank, add water, and turn on the pump. The whole thing was aerated for three days. After that, remove the material and work it lightly around the plants in rings (slightly incorporate into the soil). To work with as little waste as possible, I then watered with the water, which is very rich in microorganisms. But now (better late than never) a few credits: To Flo from Florganics, from whom I got most of my knowledge about compost tea, the soil mix, and mulching. All the mentioned topics are detailed further on his YT channel (Florganics). A quick word about the ladies: So far, they all look very lush and green. I’m waiting to top them until I’m back. All in all, there should be a little yield at the end (ideally 50 g/person). That’s it for this week. Wishing you a nice rest of Monday and a good start to the week. Peace

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear grow community, and a warm welcome to the tenth week of my little outdoor project! This week I have a rather small update, as unfortunately, I won't be back with the plants until next week. All in all, I'm very satisfied :). The little ones seem to be handling the high temperatures of the last few days well and are gaining mass almost daily. To promote lateral growth a bit, I topped the plants for the first time. This way, I try to keep the growth as uniform as possible while achieving a more even bud distribution. In my opinion, the mulch layer applied last week has already proven its worth. Not only do I generally have to water less, but I also think that the top layer of soil looks more vibrant and isn't completely dry. However, this diary wouldn't be quite complete if there wasn't a small issue to mention: Unfortunately, the Lemon Tree 2.0 isn't standing very stable at the moment and had to be supported with a bamboo stick. It's quite possible that it hasn't gotten enough wind in the box and thus hasn't built up any resilience. I'll keep an eye on it... Next week will be more exciting again when I start making laab and try to brew an alfalfa and seaweed tea to give the ladies a little boost. How and if that works, you'll find out next week. 😁 That's it for this week. Wishing you all a lovely rest of Sunday. Peace

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear grow community, and a warm welcome to the eleventh week of my little outdoor project! This week, I finally got back to the plants and was able to make a few adjustments. I started by removing a large portion of the fan leaves, as they were shading some of the shoots. I noticed that the Hella Jelly is already showing slight yellowing on the older leaves, which surprised me a bit since the grow fertilizer is supposed to nourish the plants for eight weeks. I would initially rule out a CalMag deficiency. While the older leaves are affected, the yellowing is even and not spotty, which suggests a classic nitrogen deficiency. I’ve now applied a preventive top-dress of worm castings. If the deficiency doesn’t resolve in the next few days, I’ll make another adjustment with trace elements. The other plants don’t show any deficiencies. Except for the Lemon tree, which is turning quite purple. I’ll keep an eye on her as well. However, this could also be stress-related. The plant generally looks a bit weakened and is the only one that needs support. My favorites at the moment are definitely the Black Tuna girls. A really uniform growth with promising internode spacing. The older the plants get, the more pronounced the phenotypic differences become. Besides working on the plants, I was also back in my kitchen... As a base for the Laab, I washed some rice in cold water and then filled it into a container. This was then covered with a tissue to prevent contamination, but also to ensure the infection with wild yeasts. These so-called spontaneous yeasts are found in the air and are the driving force in fermentation processes (sourdough, wine, beer, etc.). When the rice water takes on a sweet smell, I know the process is complete. Onward we go. With this little cliffhanger, I’ll let you go into Sunday evening. However, I have a feeling we’ll hear from each other again this week (another thought popped into my head), but you’ll have to be a bit patient for that 😁. That’s it for this week. Wishing you a lovely rest of your Sunday. Peace

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear Grow community, and a warm welcome to the twelfth week of my little outdoor project! This week again on a Monday, but with all sorts of news. Quick update on the little plants: The ladies are growing and thriving and so far show no major problems. The leaf crown has thickened and has a sufficiently large number of tops. I think I won't top them again, as I haven't had good experiences with a too dense canopy in the past years. Keyword: mold! Since the Purple stems of the Lemon Tree are keeping me up at night, I've decided to take action regarding that. In my last Almicanna order, there was a sample of Java Lava included. A volcanic rock that contains all the necessary trace elements. The dosage is 200 g/100 l, but there were only about 40 g included. So a bit too little for my 38 L pots, but you take what you can get. I applied the rock as a top-dress and worked some into the top layer of soil. Now it's a waiting game to see if anything happens or if the problem is irreversible. During the inspection of the other pots, I made a pleasant discovery: In some plants, the mulch layer has done a great job, and the roots have started to penetrate the top layer of soil. And now, news from the kitchen… The previously set rennet worked wonderfully. As you can see in the picture, the curds have separated from the whey. You can eat this cheese, but I decided against it since it has been sitting at a warm place without refrigeration for three days, and I’d like to avoid a proper food poisoning. So, I strained the whey and mixed half of it in a 1:1 ratio with molasses to preserve it. The other half I mixed in a 1:4 ratio with water and poured it. The phytohormones contained in it (Gibberellin, Auxin) significantly promote plant growth and suppress pathogen growth in the soil. I could write a whole report on those phytohormones, but I’ll spare you that for now. With the remaining rennet and molasses mixture, I set up an alfalfa-seaweed tea, as announced in the last report. I will go into more detail about that in an upcoming report. Now for a bit of experimentation… I heard in an interview with the microbreeder Basement Chucker that he uses Epsom salts for his cultivation (for preventive magnesium and sulfur supply) and on the other hand, uses Siapton, which is a biostimulator that is supposed to support the plant's nutrient uptake and generally make it more resilient to biotic and abiotic stress. The former was watered (5 tbsp/L) and the latter was sprayed (5 ml/L). Since you can't really over-fertilize with either, I thought I'd give it a try. Reports to follow… Next week, I will lollipop the ladies and provide an update on the strengthening measures. P.S.: If someone from Growdiaries happens to be reading this: The drag-and-drop for the photos is really a nightmare (if you don't hit the little cross perfectly once, the whole page crashes). And please make the fertilizer application tab g/L. Thank you very much!

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear Grow community, and a warm welcome to the thirteenth week of my little outdoor project! This week I'll keep it a bit shorter 😄. I don't want to complain the whole time, but the weather could really cooperate a bit more 😅. The last few days we've had everything from drizzle to monsoon-like conditions. The ladies have handled these adverse conditions well and are standing in full splendor. However, they haven't gained much height, which I can't really blame them for given the weather situation. So, what happened this week? I treated the plants to a little hormone boost in the form of the manure I prepared in the last report. This consists of: 5l water (in my case, I used distilled, but it doesn't really matter) 75g alfalfa 75g seaweed 20g molasses/rennet mix I put everything in a container and let it ferment openly. Since the lactic acid bacteria used multiply anaerobically, meaning without the addition of oxygen like in AACT, there will be no bubbling stone. The manure is shaken once a day with the lid closed. It's important to mention that the manure gains potency over time as the lactic acid bacteria break down more material. This should be considered when diluting the manure. The finished manure is an absolute monster in the garden and brings a range of benefits for the plants, including: +improvement of soil quality +increased stress tolerance +promotion of growth through phytohormones +increased diversity of microorganisms +improved phosphorus uptake due to better breakdown in the soil +suppression of harmful organisms +a good and already plant-available source of silica And so on… I sprayed the manure at a ratio of 1:20, making sure to do this an hour before sunrise to prevent burns and give the bacteria time to form a film on the leaves, which also makes it harder for fungi to settle (powdery mildew, etc.). The next day, I watered the manure at a ratio of 1:10 to really take advantage of all the benefits. The plants have responded well to the treatment and already look a bit more vigorous. There's also a new favorite in the garden: The bitter orange has really come into its own, and a robust growth on the stems (not that this is always significant) is very promising. As for the lollipopping I mentioned in the last report, I'm waiting a bit longer because I'm not sure about one or two of the lower shoots if they might still make it. All of this will be decided in the next one to two weeks. And lastly... I incorporated the Bio Bloom as a top-dress, as we are slowly but surely moving towards flowering, and the soil life needs to make this available to the plants. A slight fungal film has formed due to the top-dressing. This is not a bad sign and was also described in the application instructions. All in all, we're on the right track 😊 That's it for this week. Wishing you a lovely rest of Monday and a good start to the week. Peace

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear Grow community, and a warm welcome to the 14th week of my little outdoor project! This past week, the ladies got a serious haircut… Since the little ones have really bulked up in plant mass lately and the weather combined with dense foliage poses an increased risk of mold, I grabbed the scissors and thinned out the plants quite a bit. I took a relatively radical approach (following the principle of "more is more"). There are several reasons for this: on one hand, I’m not a fan of all those popcorn nug stories (both in terms of quality and trimming effort). I always prioritize quality over quantity, ensuring that the main stems receive all the energy and can perform optimally. Furthermore, this allowed for significantly better air circulation and avoided unnecessary overlapping of leaves, which can trap condensation and create an optimal climate for pathogens. And last but not least, I can only harvest my 50 g/person anyway.😇 When it comes to "lollipopping," I use a freshly sterilized pair of scissors, which I clean after each plant to avoid possible cross-contamination. Before this intervention, I gave the plants a boost to prepare them for the upcoming abiotic stress (stress not caused by living organisms). My not-so-old biostimulator came into play again this time, however, in combination with a compost tea. This has the advantage of promoting gas exchange in the plant ("a vital process in which oxygen (O₂), carbon dioxide (CO₂), and water vapor are exchanged with the environment"), as microorganisms settle around the stomata, allowing them to open and close more quickly. It's also important to mention that most stomata are located on the underside of the leaves, so this should also be sprayed. And since we’re applying bacteria, it’s crucial to work with large droplets and low pressure to make the plant as wet as possible. Now I just hope the weather cooperates again, and we can transition into flowering healthy and vibrant. And finally, the usual whining: Grow Diaries has somehow reduced my views by a third (maybe due to the criticism in the last report). A bit annoying, but I’m not doing it for the fame.😂 That’s it for this week. Wishing you all a lovely rest of your Sunday. Peace

German_GrowLab A beautiful good day, dear Grow community, and a warm welcome to the 15th week of my little outdoor project! Today I'll keep it short… The plants have handled their trimming well and are starting to form new plant mass despite the rather modest weather conditions. I watered the little ones again after the trim with a 1:10 solution of the remaining manure, as I had a small amount left and wanted to use it up. Both the photoperiod and the autoflowering plants seem to be handling the manure well and utilizing it. So far, I’m really satisfied. The weather is supposed to improve for the coming week, let’s hope for the best…🙏 That’s it for this week. Wishing you a lovely rest of your Sunday. Peace

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear grow community, and a warm welcome to the 16th week of my little outdoor project! Today, just a quick update. My prayers seem to have been heard, and summer has made a comeback – and not a small one. The ladies also seem to be quite pleased with the change in weather and are picking up the pace. 😊 Since I've been quite busy this week, I unfortunately don't have much to report. What I can tell you, though, is what precautions I've taken to buffer the heat stress caused by these Sahara-like weather conditions. (If you've been following my auto report, this is old news). 😅 But for the readers (who might have a dislike for autoflower), here's the process again. 😁 Before my departure, I gave the little plants a cocktail of AACT, which I mixed with some straw before aeration, as I wanted to increase the mulch layer to counteract this extreme heat a bit more. I also rounded it off with a splash of Saption (biostimulator), as it protects against abiotic stress (in this case, the heat). This time, however, the solution was poured, as the sun had already risen, and I didn't want to risk any burns. A quick note on the plants: I've noticed that the Black Tuna girls are getting pretty hungry and have received a bit of nitrogen-heavy feeding in the form of 30g of Bio Grow, along with their Greenhouse Bloom feeding. Additionally, I topped off their pots with some Lightmix (since they have really worked their way through to the topsoil). I plan to do the same with the other ladies this week. For next week, I want to train the ladies a bit more to open up the crown, but more on that next week. All in all, I don't have much left to do but watch the grass grow... That's it for this week. Wishing you all a lovely rest of your Sunday.

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear grow community, and a warm welcome to the 17th week of my little outdoor project! Today, once again with a delay, but for me, it's a double issue. I don't have much to share this week anyway; the little ones are doing their thing, and a few of them are showing the first little hairs. Despite that, I've decided to count this week as a pass since I want to wait until the majority shows signs of flowering, probably next week. As announced in the last report, I treated the remaining plants to a little soil top-up, which was really necessary since the ladies have now rooted through the entire soil, and we still have a bit of a way to go. You could tell that one or two plants were running low on soil, and despite a nutrient boost, they didn't look as lush green as their companions. Unfortunately, we have a little caterpillar problem that established itself in my absence. The photoperiodic ones are less affected, but the autos haven't had as much luck (but I'll complain about that a bit more in the other diary). All in all, the ladies are doing well. I removed some of the lower leaves again to save myself some trimming frustration later. Additionally, the little plants received a 1:10 manure solution again to help them look more vital. Unfortunately, the Lemon tree is causing me some concern. It has been drooping its leaves for a while now. I initially thought I had overwatered it. However, I lifted it out of its pot and didn't see any excessive moisture. I just assume that the genetics are bad or at least this pheno. I've heard from several grow buddies that the genetics aren't great, and I'm starting to believe there's some truth to that. Maybe one of you has an idea of what I might be doing wrong. I'll wait for the flowers; maybe the wow effect will come then, but as of now, I will be sorting out the genetics… I'll keep you updated. That's it for this week. Wishing you all a nice rest of the week.

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear grow community, and a warm welcome to the 18th (and thus 1st flowering week) of my little outdoor project! 😁 We're finally entering the hot phase, and the work of 17 weeks is starting to bear fruit. 😊 The plants look significantly more vigorous after last week's treatment, and most of them are now showing clear signs of flowering. One or two still have a minor deficiency, but that should be resolved with the new soil layer rooting and the Biogrow top-up. I hope that the lactic acid bacteria in the manure will start breaking down the otherwise hard-to-access phosphorus in the soil and make it available for the plants. The weather is supposed to get worse again in the next few days. 😒 I need to consider whether to put a roof over the little ones during flowering to protect them from the autumn rain. All that in another report... That's it for this week. Wishing you all a lovely rest of your Sunday.

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear grow community, and a warm welcome to the 19th week of my little outdoor project! This week, there isn't much to tell. The plants have all successfully transitioned into flowering and are showing the first signs of buds. Unfortunately, three of the plants are showing minor nitrogen deficiencies in the older leaves. I'll probably have to counteract this with a nitrogen-heavy liquid fertilizer. One problem is that the temperatures here sometimes drop to around 10°C at night, which limits the activity of the soil organisms. But there's no point in worrying about it…😅 Otherwise, the plants look healthy. I've given them another 1:10 manure solution to increase phosphorus availability, and I'm excited to watch the buds grow bigger.😊 Next week, I'll share pictures with strain labels again. That's it for this week. Wishing you all a lovely rest of your Sunday.

German_GrowLab A beautiful good day, dear grow community, and a warm welcome to the 20th week of my little outdoor project! Today on this almost summery Sunday. This week I actually have only positive things to report. The ladies have all visibly entered the flowering stage and are now diligently forming the flower clusters (although some more than others). After much consideration, I decided to give the plants a nitrogen boost in the form of Biobizz Fish-Mix (not because I'm particularly brand loyal), but simply because it was the only organic nitrogen fertilizer available in a smaller bottle at the grow shop. The amount should be enough to feed the little ones until harvest. I also added a bit of Epsom salt and the already used Siapton (plant strengthening agent). Now I can only wait and observe with anticipation, and I may need to train the plants down a bit to open up the crown, as the hours of sunlight are becoming fewer and the light can better reach the smaller flowers through the canopy. In the coming days, it looks like it will cloud over again, and I might have to stretch a tarp after all. My only concern is that most greenhouse tarps filter out UV light, which could hinder resin production. But we will see... That's it for this week. Wishing you all a lovely rest of your Sunday. Pace

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear Grow community, and a warm welcome to the 21st week of my little outdoor project! This week has really been a rollercoaster (weather and mood-wise)… What ended with a summery day in the last report has turned into a downpour with stormy conditions over the week, and unfortunately, we have some losses to mourn. Sadly, both the Kid Pambele and the Filmore Slim lost a branch in the storm, which is quite a nuisance. This, combined with the weather-related slow development of the flowers, which will likely result in a rather meager harvest of many small buds for some plants, has dampened my mood and enthusiasm a bit in the meantime. In such moments, you look back on all the weeks of sometimes tedious work and the planning of such a project (selection of genetics, soil composition, and fertilizers) and feel a bit disappointed with the results of some plants. But one must keep in mind that the harvest is just one part of the reward in such a project. You gain knowledge about 7 different genetics, each with its quirks and special needs, all in an uncontrolled environment where conditions constantly change. All of this, plus the new knowledge I’ve gained through the Living-Soll concept, which was completely new territory for me. And lastly, I now also know what works in our regions and what should be grown indoors instead. (And hopefully, one or two of you could take something away from this as well.) And the girls aren’t doing that badly, so it’s not all that wild. Besides, the season is still ongoing, so there’s still room for improvement here and there. You have to say that the Colombian genetics (as of now) respond better to our climate, which could be due to their landrace content. Unfortunately, the more demanding Californian genetics don’t perform as well (except for the Hella Jelly). So enough whining. What was on the agenda this week? I gave the plants the rest of my small bottle of Fishmix, which has done its job, providing the little ones with nitrogen until their harvest. Here’s a little tip from the “better late than never” category: When applying foliar feeds or watering with AACTs, it’s advisable to occasionally add one to two drops of a biological soap. This breaks the surface tension, allowing the water to penetrate the finer capillaries of the soil. On the leaf, the soap also acts as an adhesive. It’s worth noting that not every soap is suitable for this (please do your own research). Now it’s time to wait and hope for better weather (the last few days have already shown some improvement in that regard). That’s it for this week. I wish you all a lovely rest of Sunday and a good start to the week. Pace

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear Grow community, and a warm welcome to the 22nd week of my little outdoor project! This week, I'm back with significantly more energy and optimism, all thanks to a very special lady… The Hella Jelly has transformed from an inconspicuous appearance with nitrogen deficiency into a true beauty (with slight nitrogen deficiency). I’ll just say greasy, Strawberry with candy qualities. I want to focus this report entirely on her. I’ll be honest with you: she really wasn’t my first choice and has been swapped in and out of my genetic lineup a few times, as she seems almost ordinary compared to her high-caliber competitors. All of that is unjust, as she has impressively proven in the last few days. At the moment, she is almost single-handedly holding the flag for her somewhat picky Californian genetics. In terms of photos, you’ll mostly see her today. This is also because I had to hand over the photos to my brother due to scheduling conflicts, who, although he doesn’t really have much to do with cannabis, was quite taken with her. But enough of the compliments, let’s take a look at her companions. Here we have a little success story. The Lemon Trees, which I’ve often downplayed, seems to be experiencing its second spring. Perhaps it took offense that when I showed the plants to friends, I dismissed it with the words “Yeah, but this one is kind of weird.” What started as a purple hell with drooping leaves has developed into quite a decent cultivar on the home stretch. The smell isn’t really blowing anyone away (as of now), but given the initial difficulties, I’m quite proud of how she’s doing. I’m curious to see how she will finish… Otherwise, not much happened; the ladies just soaked up the sunny days and channeled the energy into flower development. My task during this hot phase is to strengthen the little ones and prevent any mold, removing it at the first signs. I’ve always been a big fan of strengthening the plants from the inside out. Following the motto “The best remedy against mold is a vital plant.” So, another round of fertilizer and plenty of encouragement. The next few days will test this mold prevention (little sun with frequent rain showers). But looking at the pictures, I’m confident they will overcome these adversities. And next week in outdoor growing with German_Growlab… Has mold moved in? Has Markus Söder gone undercover to sabotage me? It remains exciting. That’s it for this week. Wishing you a lovely rest of your Sunday and a good start to the week. Peace

German_GrowLab A beautiful good day, dear Grow community, and a warm welcome to the 23rd week of my little outdoor project! And what can I say: None of my fears have come true. The first was averted despite temperatures around 4 degrees with some heavy rain, and secondly, it seems to have gotten stuck in the bug tent. Too bad…😅 This week there isn’t much to report, on one hand, because the plants are doing their thing without much fuss and have still managed to gain some mass despite the modest weather, and on the other hand, because I escaped to the warmth for a few days during this "British summer." So, I haven’t been around the plants much. Nevertheless, they are looking really solid and have started to put on their autumn attire. In my opinion, this is the most beautiful time of outdoor growing. I can’t wait to see the little ones in person again and admire their full autumn dress. This time, my dad took the photos (yes, in our family, everyone has to pitch in)😄. Given how the ladies look now and the fact that the next few days are supposed to be really nice, I’m quite optimistic that we’ll have a lovely finish here.😊 In the next report, there will be pictures with appropriate strain labels and a first smell update. That’s it for this week. I wish you all a lovely rest of your Sunday and a good start to the week. Peace

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear Grow community, and a warm welcome to the 24th week of my little outdoor project! This week really had it all: joy, storms, an unwanted pre-harvest plus the promised terp update, and I've been told that we have two guest appearances in the program today, but more on that later. So, it's best to stay tuned. Let's start with the pleasant things, and those are simply the ladies in this report! I was really torn for a while about whether this somewhat delayed project would bear fruit or end up in a hermie-mold hell with popcorn nugs. I'm even more thrilled that the latter has (as of now) been spared from me. And what can I say, dear Grow community: In my humble home, it smells like Cali, and how... The reason for this is: Filmore Slim (Purple City Genetics): (Mac 121 × Purple Punch) × Blueprint. Appearance: It clearly shows its Mac genetics. Golf ball-sized and rock-hard buds that remind me a lot of their parent genetics due to their dense resin coating. This, combined with the beautiful stacking and the leaves that are now falling more and more, really makes your mouth water. Terps: A bit of cookies, followed by floral notes that lean towards lemon-berry. Bitter Orange (Symbiotic Genetics): Mimosa V6 × Wedding Cake. Appearance: Nice tight stacking, the growth is very reminiscent of the Wedding Cake. It had its starting difficulties, but the sight of the resin-coated buds with a slight purple hue (tendency increasing) makes you forget that. Terps: A confident mix of orange Nim2 and Mintz, which sticks to your fingers for a long time. Combined with a resin coating that doesn't need to hide, it makes her a candidate for washing. Lemon Tree 2.0 (Silent Seeds): X-Dark Lime #20 × Original Lemon Tree. Appearance: And here too, the ugly duckling has turned into a real eye-catcher. A deep green canopy of leaves, interrupted by evenly spaced purple buds. Terps: What starts with a floral lightness develops more and more into a mix of lemon, followed by a slight pine finish. Very interesting! Hella Jelly (Humboldt Seed Company): Notorious THC × Very Cherry. Appearance: Buds the size of your forearm (shout-out to Urban Remo). But it's true, she’s stacking! Nice even growth, although with a slightly higher leaf ratio than her competitors, but dusted with trichomes. Terps: Think of a pack of strawberry candies (almost a bit artificial). Lemon aromas with a slight candy note join in. She's also a strong contender for a washing spot. Kid Pambele (Black Tuna): K.O. × Sherbert Shocker. Appearance: What can I say that you haven't already seen with your own eyes? She's a beauty! Deep purple leaves adorn bulbous, beautiful, and ultimately resin-dripping buds. A true feast for the eyes! Terps: Fresh floral (like a nice summer perfume), smelling of citrus, orange blossoms, and a citrus note reminiscent of vetiver, and somewhere I think I detect a hint of nutmeg. Really exciting! Limonada de Mango F2 (Black Tuna): Mango Lemonade #26 × Mango Lemonade #51 Appearance: Makes the wildest impression due to its haze genetics (columnar buds with fine-fingered leaves that turn dark purple in the fall). Thick resin heads that make me dream of hash. Terps: Here too, she can't hide her Amnesia background. Lemon-fresh with a slight anise finish. Tropical aromas join in. Grappelz (Black Tuna): Apple Shocker #97 (Apple Fritter × Shocker) × Tropicanna Punch #61. Appearance: Also very similar to the Hella Jelly (more lateral growth), but here with slight purple notes in the upper leaves. Terps: Here it may be that I was influenced by the name, but I imagine notes of green apple peel, which with a slight candy accompaniment almost reminds me of green apple rings. I hope you could make something of my description and now have a rough idea of how it smells in my neighborhood. But no light without shadow. Unfortunately, Saturday claimed another victim... What was supposed to be a calm week weather-wise ended on Saturday with a storm-like tempest. And here’s a lesson that has accompanied me throughout my grower life: Don't be lazy! Even better: Don’t procrastinate! Storytime: When I came out to the balcony in the morning, I realized: I need to protect the little ones from the wind. But first, a coffee, I thought. At that time, all the plants looked healthy. After I drank that coffee and scrolled through my phone a bit still half-asleep, I came back and had to see that one of the Lemon Tree branches had been hit. This is particularly annoying because I probably could have prevented it. But well... I cut off the branch and examined it under the microscope. Most of the trichomes were milky and actually none were amber. In other words: Smoking that will be like having one espresso too many. But we’ll see. Additionally, I set up a small windbreak to avoid worse. I have now switched from the normally used pond water to tap water for watering. Just for that little extra calcium (due to ash). The milk has a similar effect but also acts as a fungicide. Before this never-fun post gets too long, a little outlook for next week: I plan to do something good for the little ones, and in that sense, I’ve set up a fresh manure one last time, which I will supplement with an SSt (Sproud-seed-tea). Green lentils are already germinating for this. What exactly that is, what the benefits are, and how to make it will be revealed next week. That’s it for this week. I hope it wasn't too lengthy this time. Wishing you a pleasant rest of Sunday and a good start to the week. Peace.

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear grow community, and a warm welcome to the 25th week of my little outdoor project! This week will be short and sweet... First of all, a little apology is in order. I was laid up all Sunday with a nasty cold (yes, the kind where not even vaping is an option). So unfortunately, I couldn't drag myself out to the balcony to take the weekly photos, which is why I'm reaching out to you today. There's not much to report anyway... Let's start with the little ones. The ladies continue to look good and are defying the somewhat not-so-nice weather as predicted, but I did spot one or two areas on the Helly Jelly that look like mold. Those were generously cut out. I think this week it's going to be their turn (I might harvest in two rounds to let the smaller buds ripen a bit more). The other ladies still need some time... Furthermore, there's news from the kitchen: As mentioned in the last report, I prepared a Seed Sprout Tea to enrich the soil life with enzymes. The basic idea is to harness the energy during germination (similar to microgreens for humans). Depending on the choice of seeds, this tea has other plant-strengthening benefits. The recipe comes from build a soil. I've linked it below again. The sprouted and mixed sprouts were combined with worm humus and molasses to create an AACT and aerated for 24 hours. This is actually intended for plant development, but it can also be used well during flowering. Additionally, the little ones will receive some tried-and-true manure today in a 1:10 solution as a plant booster to make the phosphorus in the soil available to the plants. The next few days are supposed to be nice and sunny again (which I really welcome). Link to the tea: https://buildasoil.com/blogs/news/12607517-using-b-a-s-barley-for-enzyme-tea-tutorial?srsltid=AfmBOopxr_A-yBcfwFbUGCaznfMCWgWk1SSXc-lxV8cZoY6YiZxIlRZT That's it for this week. Wishing you a pleasant rest of Monday and a good start to the week. Peace

German_GrowLab A wonderful good day, dear Grow community, and a warm welcome to the 26th and thus my last week of my little outdoor project! What a journey it has been, dear Grow community, from highs to lows, it had it all… 😁 After almost all the plants were cut down last week, today it's the Lemon Tree's turn. I will upload the harvest reports over the next few days, as I still want to write a little something about the individual strains and their growing behavior. In this report, I want to briefly reflect on the season and give a little outlook on future projects. About the season: What started with an indoor disaster has developed into a quite decent harvest result with 7(9) very different and special genetics over the rather modest summer in some places (once again). I have tried a lot during these 26 weeks and have really learned a lot about this versatile plant (and that, even though I'm doing this for fun). And despite everything, I will. I will probably withdraw a bit from the outdoor game, and here are the reasons: One crucial point is simply that you have little to no influence on the weather and can never really tap into the full potential of the genetics. Be it unexpected rain, too cold nights, or the good old storm. The combination with the long cultivation time is often more like gambling. Furthermore, I will be moving for the upcoming season and won't be using the spot (which really creates the optimal conditions) for now. Additionally, there will be many changes for the coming year, and I probably won't have the time for such a project. But we will see... What I will definitely keep are these little reports every week and the exchange with the people on this site. I have appreciated every piece of feedback from you as well as the really positive responses. At this point, I want to thank you all for accompanying me on this journey, and I hope you had as much fun as I did. If one or the other could take something away from this, even better! 😊 In the future, it will (as of now) lean more towards indoor/living. Simply because you have more influence on the climate parameters and can get more out of the genetics (at least during summers like this and last). As for the genetics, it will remain exciting. While this report was running, I have been busy hoarding seeds in the background. So, a few packages from Karma Genetics (the Master of Sours) and sq1 genetics + their sister company Robin Hood Seeds have joined the collection. Whether these will be the ones (or one of the seemingly 2000 other packs), I can't promise you yet. 😁 I'm also considering creating an Instagram account for pictures and videos in better resolution (no offense, Grow Diaries, but sometimes the pictures look like they were taken with a hidden camera). But from what I've heard, Instagram has its pitfalls too. But we will see here as well... Since I don't have a proper harvest slot for the Blueberry and the Theia S1, I will add them to this report. I am a bit sad that it's coming to an end, but to be honest, I'm already thinking about planning new projects (you have to keep moving). I want to stylistically change some things in my report, as well as the preparation of the reports. For now, I'm quite satisfied. This should be it one last time (that sounds so final, but it isn't). Once again, a big thank you to everyone who has accompanied this. May you always keep your dream VPD and stay away from mold… 😊 Peace!!

German_GrowLab Soooo, after a long wait (I apologize, something always came up), here’s the harvest! Now that I’ve tasted all the strains, I can present my conclusion. Overall, I’m actually quite satisfied with the results, but I must admit that I expected a bit more from one or two strains. In the following reviews, I want to point out that these are solely based on the outdoor cultivation of the respective strain and only refer to the one known pheno. One can fundamentally say that all strains performed quite solidly, especially considering this… well, let’s call it a changeable summer. However, I just feel that they didn’t reach their full potential, which I always find a bit disappointing. Still, I’m glad I went through with this project and am heading into the reflective season with plenty of new insights and a varied stash. What fundamentally bothered me about most strains? With almost all strains, except for Hella Jelly and Lemon Tree (who would have thought), the terps were quite volatile. They really shone in the vape, but when smoked in a joint (pure, of course), they often lost their presence after the first few puffs, which is really a shame. This is probably due to the growing conditions and should not take away from the breeders' quality. As mentioned in a previous comment, they just couldn’t reach their full genetic potential. I’m also not sure if I’ll rely on the Dryferm bags again next time. It was quite a hassle to get the buds into the bags without them touching each other. Moreover, in my opinion, it actually shortened the drying time, even though I adhered to the temperature and humidity range, which I don’t particularly appreciate. And last but not least, they’re really not cheap, considering I needed over 4 bags per plant at times (about 25 euros for 3) and according to the manufacturer, they should only be used three times. That’s quite an investment in the long run. But those are just my 2 cents on the topic :). Gradually, the harvest reports should start rolling in here. I hope to get everything done today. If not, please forgive me. If you have any specific questions about a strain, just let me know, and I’ll provide a more detailed description. PS: Unfortunately, I had to dispose of the Filmore Slim almost entirely. It had the densest buds I’ve ever seen on an outdoor plant, which unfortunately led to its downfall (moldy). I didn’t have any smokable buds from it. Visually, it was definitely a champion! I have Fresh Frozen of all strains in the freezer that I want to grow in the coming time (including the Filmore Slim). So hopefully, I can taste it as a concentrate. That should be it. I wish you all a lot of fun with the upcoming harvest reports and a peaceful, reflective Christmas season with your loved ones! Hopefully, we’ll hear from each other again next year, with many new exciting projects. Peace!

German_GrowLab Soooo, after a long wait (I apologize, something always came up), here’s the harvest! Now that I’ve tasted all the strains, I can present my conclusion. Overall, I’m actually quite satisfied with the results, but I must admit that I expected a bit more from one or two strains. In the following reviews, I want to point out that these are solely based on the outdoor cultivation of the respective strain and only on the one known pheno. One can fundamentally say that all strains performed quite solidly, especially considering this... well, let’s say changeable summer. However, I just notice that they didn’t fully reach their potential, which I always find a bit disappointing. Still, I’m glad I went through with this project and I’m heading into the reflective season with plenty of new insights and a diverse stash. What fundamentally bothered me about most strains? With almost all strains, except for the Hella Jelly and the Lemon Tree (who would’ve thought), the terps were quite volatile. They really shone in the vape, but when smoked in a joint (pure, of course), they often lost their presence after the first few puffs, which is really a shame. This is probably due to the growing conditions and shouldn’t take away from the breeders’ quality. As mentioned in a previous comment, they just couldn’t reach their full genetic potential. I’m also not sure if I’ll rely on the Dryferm bags again next time. It was quite a hassle to get the buds into the bags without them touching each other. Moreover, in my opinion, it actually shortened the drying time, even though I adhered to the temperature and humidity range, which I don’t particularly appreciate. And last but not least, they’re really not cheap, considering I needed over 4 bags per plant at times (about 25 euros for 3) and the manufacturer says they should only be used three times. That’s quite an investment in the long run. But those are just my 2 cents on the topic :). Gradually, the harvest reports should start rolling in here. I hope I can get everything done today. If not, please forgive me. If you have any specific questions about a strain, just let me know, and I’ll provide a more detailed description. PS: Unfortunately, I had to dispose of almost the entire Filmore Slim. It had the densest buds I’ve ever seen on an outdoor plant, which unfortunately led to its downfall (moldy). I didn’t have any smokable buds from it. Visually, it was definitely a champion! I have Fresh Frozen from all strains in the freezer that I want to grow in the coming time (including the Filmore Slim). So hopefully, I can taste it as a concentrate. That should be it. I wish you all a lot of fun with the upcoming harvest reports and a peaceful, reflective Christmas season with your loved ones! Hopefully, we’ll hear from each other again next year, with many new exciting projects. Peace!

German_GrowLab Soooo, after a long wait (I apologize, something always came up), here’s the harvest! Now that I’ve tasted all the strains, I can present my conclusion. Overall, I’m quite satisfied with the results, but I must admit that I expected a bit more from one or two strains. In the following reviews, I want to point out that these are solely based on the outdoor cultivation of each strain and only on the one known pheno. One can fundamentally say that all strains performed quite solidly, especially considering this... well, let’s say changeable summer. However, I just feel that they didn’t fully reach their potential, which I always find a bit disappointing. Still, I’m glad I pushed through with this project and I’m going into the reflective season with plenty of new insights and a varied stash. What fundamentally bothered me about most strains? With almost all strains, except for the Hella Jelly and the Lemon Tree (who would’ve thought), the terps were quite volatile. They really shone in the vape, but when smoked in a joint (pure, of course), they often lost their presence after the first few puffs, which is really a shame. This is probably due to the growing conditions and shouldn’t take away from the breeders’ quality. As mentioned in a previous comment, they just couldn’t reach their full genetic potential. I’m also not sure if I’ll rely on the Dryferm bags again next time. It was quite a hassle to get the buds into the bags without them touching each other. Moreover, in my opinion, it actually shortened the drying time, even though I adhered to the temperature and humidity range, which I don’t necessarily appreciate. And last but not least, they’re really not cheap, considering I needed over 4 bags per plant at times (about 25 euros for 3) and they should only be used three times according to the manufacturer. That’s quite an investment in the long run. But those are just my 2 cents on the topic :). Gradually, the harvest reports should start rolling in here. I hope I can get everything done today. If not, please forgive me. If you have any specific questions about a strain, just let me know, and I’ll provide a more detailed description. PS: Unfortunately, I had to dispose of almost the entire Filmore Slim. It had the densest buds I’ve ever seen on an outdoor plant, which unfortunately led to its downfall (moldy). I didn’t have any smokable buds from it. Visually, it was definitely a champion! I have Fresh Frozen from all strains in the freezer that I want to grow in the coming time (including the Filmore Slim). So hopefully, I can taste it as a concentrate. That should be it. I wish you all a lot of fun with the upcoming harvest reports and a peaceful, reflective Christmas time with your loved ones! Hopefully, we’ll hear from each other again next year, with many new exciting projects. Peace!

German_GrowLab Soooo, after a long wait (I apologize, something always came up), here’s the harvest! Now that I’ve tasted all the strains, I can present my conclusion. Overall, I’m quite satisfied with the results, but I must admit that I expected a bit more from one or two strains. In the following reviews, I want to note that these are solely based on the outdoor cultivation of each strain and only on the one known pheno. One can fundamentally say that all strains performed quite solidly, especially considering this… well, let’s say changeable summer. However, I just feel that they didn’t fully reach their potential, which I always find a bit disappointing. Still, I’m glad I pushed through with this project and I’m heading into the reflective season with plenty of new insights and a varied stash. What fundamentally bothered me about most strains? With almost all strains, except for the Hella Jelly and the Lemon Tree (who would’ve thought), the terps were quite volatile. They really shone in the vape, but when smoked in a joint (pure, of course), they often lost their presence after the first few puffs, which is really a shame. This is probably due to the growing conditions and shouldn’t take away from the breeders’ quality. As mentioned in a previous comment, they just couldn’t reach their full genetic potential. I’m also not sure if I’ll use the Dryferm bags again next time. It was quite a hassle to get the buds into the bags without them touching each other. Additionally, in my opinion, it actually shortened the drying time, even though I adhered to the temperature and humidity range, which I don’t particularly appreciate. And lastly, they’re really not cheap, considering I needed over 4 bags per plant at times (about 25 euros for 3) and the manufacturer says they should only be used three times. That’s quite an investment in the long run. But those are just my 2 cents on the topic :). Harvest reports should start rolling in now. I hope to get everything done today. If not, please bear with me. If you have any specific questions about a strain, just let me know, and I’ll provide a more detailed description. PS: Unfortunately, I had to dispose of the Filmore Slim almost completely. It had the firmest buds I’ve ever seen on an outdoor plant, which unfortunately led to its downfall (moldy). I didn’t have any smokable buds from it. Visually, it was definitely a champion! I have Fresh Frozen from all strains in the freezer that I want to grow in the coming time (including the Filmore Slim). So hopefully, I can taste it as a concentrate. That should be it. I wish you all a lot of fun with the upcoming harvest reports and a peaceful, reflective Christmas season with your loved ones! Hopefully, we’ll hear from each other again next year, with many new exciting projects. Peace!

German_GrowLab Soooo, after a long wait (I apologize, something always came up), here’s the harvest! Now that I’ve tasted all the strains, I can present my conclusion. Overall, I’m quite satisfied with the results, but I must admit that I expected a bit more from one or two strains. In the following reviews, I want to point out that these are solely based on the outdoor cultivation of the respective strain and only on the one known pheno. One can fundamentally say that all strains performed quite solidly, especially considering this... well, let’s call it a changeable summer. However, I just feel that they didn’t fully reach their potential, which I always find a bit disappointing. Still, I’m glad I went through with this project and I’m heading into the reflective season with plenty of new insights and a varied stash. What bothered me fundamentally about most strains? With almost all strains, except for the Hella Jelly and the Lemon Tree (who would’ve thought), the terps were quite volatile. They really shone in the vape, but when smoked in a joint (pure, of course), they often lost presence after the first few puffs, which is really a shame. This is probably due to the growing conditions and shouldn’t take away from the breeders' quality. As mentioned in a previous comment, they just couldn’t reach their full genetic potential. I’m also not sure if I’ll use the Dryferm bags again next time. It was quite a hassle to get the buds into the bags without them touching each other. Moreover, in my opinion, it actually shortened the drying time, even though I adhered to the temperature and humidity range, which I don’t particularly appreciate. And lastly, they’re really not cheap, considering I needed over 4 bags per plant at times (about 25 euros for 3) and the manufacturer says they should only be used three times. That’s quite an investment in the long run. But those are just my 2 cents on the topic :). Gradually, the harvest reports should start rolling in here. I hope I can get everything done today. If not, please forgive me. If you have any specific questions about a strain, just let me know, and I’ll provide a more detailed description. PS: Unfortunately, I had to dispose of almost all of the Filmore Slim. It had the densest buds I’ve ever seen on an outdoor plant, which unfortunately led to its downfall (moldy). I didn’t have any smokable buds from it. Visually, it was definitely a champion! I have Fresh Frozen from all strains in the freezer that I want to grow in the coming time (including the Filmore Slim). So hopefully, I can taste it as a concentrate. That should be it. I wish you all lots of fun with the upcoming harvest reports and a peaceful, reflective Christmas time with your loved ones! Hopefully, we’ll hear from each other again next year, with many exciting new projects. Peace!

German_GrowLab Soooo, after a long wait (I apologize, something always came up), here’s the harvest! Now that I’ve tasted all the strains, I can present my conclusion. Overall, I’m quite satisfied with the results, but I must admit that I expected a bit more from one or two strains. In the following reviews, I want to point out that these are solely based on the outdoor cultivation of each strain and only on the one known pheno. One can fundamentally say that all strains performed quite solidly, especially considering this... well, let’s just say changeable summer. However, I just feel that they didn’t fully reach their potential, which I always find a bit disappointing. Still, I’m glad I went through with this project and I’m heading into the reflective season with plenty of new insights and a varied stash. What fundamentally bothered me about most strains? With almost all strains, except for Hella Jelly and Lemon Tree (who would’ve thought), the terps were quite volatile. They really shone in the vape, but when smoked in a joint (pure, of course), they often lost their presence after the first few puffs, which is really a shame. This is probably due to the growing conditions and shouldn’t take away from the breeders' quality. As mentioned in a previous comment, they just couldn’t reach their full genetic potential. I’m also not sure if I’ll rely on the Dryferm bags again next time. It was quite a hassle to get the buds into the bags without them touching each other. Moreover, in my opinion, it shortened the drying time, even though I adhered to the temperature and humidity range, which I don’t particularly appreciate. And last but not least, they’re really not cheap, considering that I needed over 4 bags per plant at times (about 25 euros for 3) and according to the manufacturer, they should only be used three times. That’s quite an investment in the long run. But those are just my 2 cents on the topic :). Gradually, the harvest reports should start rolling in here. I hope to get everything done today. If not, please forgive me. If you have any specific questions about a strain, just let me know, and I’ll provide a more detailed description. PS: Unfortunately, I had to throw away almost all of the Filmore Slim. It had the firmest buds I’ve ever seen on an outdoor plant, which unfortunately led to its downfall (moldy). I didn’t have any smokable buds from it. Visually, it was definitely a champion! I have Fresh Frozen from all strains in the freezer that I want to grow in the coming time (including from the Filmore Slim). So hopefully, I can taste it as a concentrate. That should be it. I wish you all a lot of fun with the upcoming harvest reports and a peaceful, reflective Christmas season with your loved ones! Hopefully, we’ll hear from each other again next year, with many new exciting projects. Peace!

German_GrowLab Soooo, after a long wait (I apologize, something always came up), here’s the harvest! Now that I’ve tasted all the strains, I can present my conclusion. Overall, I’m actually quite satisfied with the results, but I must admit that I expected a bit more from one or two strains. In the following reviews, I want to note that these are solely based on the outdoor cultivation of each strain and only on the one known pheno. One can fundamentally say that all strains performed quite solidly, especially considering this... well, let’s call it a changeable summer. However, I just feel that they didn’t fully reach their potential, which I always find a bit disappointing. Still, I’m glad I pushed through with this project and I’m heading into the reflective season with plenty of new insights and a varied stash. What fundamentally bothered me about most strains? With almost all strains, except for the Hella Jelly and the Lemon Tree (who would’ve thought), the terps were quite volatile. They really came through well in the vape, but when smoked in a joint (pure, of course), they often lost their presence after the first few puffs, which is really a shame. This is probably due to the growing conditions and shouldn’t take away from the breeders' quality. As mentioned in a previous comment, they just couldn’t reach their full genetic potential. I’m also not sure if I’ll rely on the Dryferm bags again next time. It was quite a hassle to get the buds into the bags without them touching each other. Moreover, in my opinion, it actually shortened the drying time, even though I adhered to the temperature and humidity range, which I don’t necessarily appreciate. And lastly, they’re really not cheap, considering I needed over 4 bags per plant (about 25 euros for 3) and the manufacturer says they should only be used three times. That’s quite an investment in the long run. But those are just my 2 cents on the topic :). Gradually, the harvest reports should start rolling in here. I hope I can get everything done today. If not, please forgive me. If you have any specific questions about a strain, just let me know, and I’ll provide a more detailed description. PS: Unfortunately, I had to dispose of almost the entire Filmore Slim. It had the densest buds I’ve ever seen on an outdoor plant, which unfortunately led to its downfall (moldy). I didn’t have any smokable buds from it. Visually, it was definitely a champion! I have Fresh Frozen from all strains in the freezer that I want to grow in the coming time (including the Filmore Slim). So hopefully, I can taste it as a concentrate. That should be it. I wish you all a lot of fun with the upcoming harvest reports and a peaceful, reflective Christmas season with your loved ones! Hopefully, we’ll hear from each other again next year, with many new exciting projects.