Critical Orange Punch - Dutch Passion Grow by Maestro Bud

MaestroBud The little one has put the turbo on. After a perfect germination, the vegetative phase has begun: the first few days are always a mix of excitement and attention to detail. The real leaves have peeked out, nice and wide and of a healthy green that gives hope for what is to come. It is adapting well to the Light Mix, and the initial combination of Dynamyco + Extreme Garden Root is proving, as always, a winning choice. I am keeping the nutrition light, watering with distilled water and Cellmax Rootbooster, so as to encourage a robust root system before moving on to the full regime. The humidity and temperatures are under control, the box is stable and ready to welcome the green explosion that awaits us. Eyes open and hands light. The road is long but the direction is the right one 🚀

MaestroBud Critical Orange Punch took the start seriously: the second week of vegetative was all growth, roots and first real challenges. Despite the somewhat disorganized departure for health reasons, I am now regaining control and she seems to have appreciated it. The leaves have grown in volume and color, a sign that the substrate (Light Mix enriched with Mykos, Dynamyco and Rootbooster) continues to support it well. I started to gradually increase the intensity of the Phlizon FD9600, bringing it to 50% and keeping the sunrise-sunset effect active so as not to stress it. Temperature between 23 and 25°C, humidity progressively decreasing around 60%, with constant ventilation to reinforce the stem. At the end of the week I introduced a first light dose of pH Perfect Grow-Micro-Bloom, following the Master Recipe but cutting the doses to 50% for safety. I begin to glimpse its structure: compact, vigorous and with that citrusy promise that can already be guessed.

MaestroBud Critical Orange Punch is going through a slightly more delicate phase than the others. The substrate has turned out to be richer than expected, and I have noticed some signs of excess fertilization: slightly dark leaves and edges that are starting to stiffen. Nothing serious, but enough to intervene. As with Skywalker Haze, I am proceeding with only balanced water, without additions, to allow the substrate to stabilize and the roots to breathe a bit. I am monitoring closely, and I am already starting to see signs of improvement. The lighting setting is unchanged: Phlizon FD9600 with dawn-dusk active, temperature around 24°C and stable humidity around 58%. Ventilation always present to help the foliage remain active. I have not pruned yet: first I want it to find its balance, then I will evaluate how to intervene on the structure. It is a plant that has potential, but it needs more attention than its sisters. I'm working on her — and she's slowly responding.

MaestroBud Critical Orange Punch is continuing its journey, although I admit that for a moment I overlooked some yellow leaves that I should have removed earlier. But no drama: this week we'll fix it! ✂️✨ I decided to do a light test with a little CalMag, just to give it a little support without risking stressing it. In parallel, I will eliminate the old damaged leaves to help it recover and focus on new growth. As with its sisters, the goal is to take it to 8 weeks of vegetative growth, so that it can develop strong roots and a leaf system ready to support a screaming bloom. No fertilizer for now: the SuperSoil does its job and I don't want to risk overfertilization just now that everything is rebalancing. Let's hope everything goes well! 🌿🤞

MaestroBud Fifth week of vegetative growth, brothers of the green, and with each passing day I feel this passion taking root deeper and deeper. It's not just cultivation... it's an act of love, a form of expression, a creative refuge where I grow together with my plants. This cycle is not just a technical test: it's a journey of awareness, where dedication is intertwined with the search for the perfect balance. In a period of my life in which time is short and energy must be rationed, I find strength and clarity in taking care of this small ecosystem. I'm learning to know each element of my setup better, testing different heights for the light, carefully observing how my Critical Orange Punch responds. As soon as I noticed a slight yellowish hue, I immediately acted with a touch of CalMag, Sensizym and Rhino Skin by Advanced Nutrients: the perfect trio to strengthen, rebalance and stimulate in depth. 🌿 On the prevention front, no compromise. In addition to the double-sided fly-catching sticks, I have introduced Homegrow CO₂: with such a powerful lamp, I want to guarantee the maximum to support the plant's metabolism. And to close the circle, I will soon also start a foliar treatment with Dogma Organics zeolite, dissolved in my pressurized sprayer: a protective, natural and effective caress, to further strengthen the structure and prevent any attack. 📈 This is not just growth. It is a school, a gym, a living laboratory where I can optimize every detail and learn to dare the best. And the more I go on, the stronger I feel the desire to share this journey, make myself known in the sector, create real connections. I am looking for authentic collaborations, sponsors who truly believe in what I do, entities that see in this project the potential of something that comes from the earth... but speaks to the heart. 💬 I will keep you updated step by step, dear friends. If you like what I'm building, support me, write to me, let's talk about it. Whether you are a grower, a brand, a researcher or simply an enthusiast: here we grow together, always. ONLY FOR SCIENCE With love, Maestro Bud

MaestroBud Critical Orange Punch is making a strong start into the 6th week of vegetative growth, showing its classic speed of growth, robustness and great adaptability. It is a strain that responds strongly to nutritional and environmental stimuli, and this week it has made a significant leap in terms of structural development. Active automatic irrigation system: With the introduction of the 50-liter Mars Hydro reservoir, water control has become much more precise. The plant received 3 liters every two days with filtered rainwater, enriched with 2% root stimulators, B-52, Sensizym and Carboload – a mix designed to activate the soil and strengthen every part of the plant. ✂️ Pruning and canopy management: I carried out a strategic and abundant defoliation to free the lower area and stimulate the development of lateral branches: Critical Orange Punch already tends to branch well on its own, but with this intervention it is transforming into a wider, fuller plant, ready to dominate the space in the SCROG network. 🌿 Appearance and health: The plant shows well-spaced internodes, wide and vigorous leaves, with a bright and turgid green. The visual effect is that of a plant in full metabolic vigor, which perfectly assimilates every element provided. 🧠 Genetic behavior: This genetics is proving to be very manageable, but with an explosive potential especially in the pre-flowering phase, where a marked but controllable stretch is expected, perfect for optimizing the SCROG network and filling the area well. 🔁 Routine and goals: The light remains set to 20/4, and with the irrigation automation it is now possible to maintain high humidity in the substrate without stress. The goal? To bring this Critical Orange Punch to a full and robust vegetative state, ready to flower with all its genetic power and become one of the pillars of the harvest.