Mission Budpossible - Cherry Poppins

Growtendo64 On May 4, the seedling broke through the soil and opened her cotyledons. She immediately oriented toward the light and started forming her first set of true leaves. The light cycle was kept at 18 hours on, 6 hours off. Humidity stayed between 70–75%, and temperature remained around 22-24°C. I monitored the soil moisture and kept it evenly moist with small waterings. No nutrients were added yet. By the end of the first week, Cherry Popins had a healthy green color and was beginning to show her second node, with compact and sturdy growth.

Growtendo64 During the second week, Cherry Popins developed steadily. Her second node expanded well, and by the end of the week, the third node had begun to emerge. On May 7, I noticed that the taproot had already reached the bottom of her starter pot, so I transplanted her into a 10x10 cm square pot filled with fresh BioBizz Light Mix. She handled the move without any signs of stress. I maintained a PPFD of around 200 and kept the relative humidity between 60 and 65%. The temperature stayed between 20 and 23°C. On May 12, she received her first light feeding: 350 ml of water with a small dose of Root Juice to support root development. About 100 ml drained out, which confirmed good soil structure and water retention. Her color remained vibrant green, and her growth pattern looked healthy and compact. By the end of the week, During the second week, Cherry Popins developed steadily. Her second node expanded well, and by the end of the week, the third node had begun to emerge. On May 7, I noticed that the taproot had already reached the bottom of her starter pot, so I transplanted her into a 10x10 cm square pot filled with fresh BioBizz Light Mix. She handled the move without any signs of stress. I maintained a PPFD of around 200 and kept the relative humidity between 60 and 65%. The temperature stayed between 20 and 23°C. On May 12, she received her first light feeding: 350 ml of water with a small dose of Root Juice to support root development. About 100 ml drained out, which confirmed good soil structure and water retention. Her color remained vibrant green, and her growth pattern looked healthy and compact.

Growtendo64 This week marked an important transition for Cherry Popins. On May 23, she was moved into her final home: a fabric pot with a volume of 11.3 liters, filled with BioBizz Light Mix. The transplant went smoothly, as she had already outgrown her small container and was showing visible root tips at the bottom. To avoid transplant shock, I only watered around the edges of the root zone with about 500 ml of water and let her settle in gently. After the move, she was placed into the larger tent (70x70 cm) under the Spider Farmer G1500, set to 150W with a PPFD of around 350–400 at canopy level. Temperatures in the big tent stayed between 22 and 24°C, and relative humidity was around 55–60%. By the end of the week, Cherry Popins had already adjusted well to the new environment. Her leaves remained vibrant, and the lower growth started to stretch slightly in response to the stronger light. The plant structure became more defined, and internodal spacing remained tight. No signs of stress were observed, and she is now fully rooted in her final container.

Growtendo64 Cherry Popins is settling beautifully into her final pot and has clearly taken well to the transplant. Early in the week, I noticed that her root system had spread evenly and that her growth had become more vigorous. On May 30, I decided it was the right time to top her above the 4th node to promote a bushier structure. She recovered quickly, showing no signs of stress from the cut. I gave her 1 liter of water after the topping, mixed with BioBizz nutrients according to a slightly adjusted Week 4 schedule: Grow, Heaven, Acti·Vera, and CalMag. I slightly increased the dose of BioHeaven to support stress recovery. The pH was set to 6.3, and the temperature of the solution was around 21.5°C. The lighting remained stable at 150W with ~400 PPFD at canopy level, and the plant received about 18 hours of light per day. Temperatures in the tent hovered between 23–25°C, and humidity was around 55–60%. Toward the end of the week, Cherry Popins showed strong side branching and even canopy development, setting the stage for upcoming LST in Week 5. After the move, she was placed into the larger tent (70x70 cm) under the Spider Farmer G1500, set to 150W with a PPFD of around 350–400 at canopy level. Temperatures in the big tent stayed between 22 and 24°C, and relative humidity was around 55–60%. By the end of the week, Cherry Popins had already adjusted well to the new environment. Her leaves remained vibrant, and the lower growth started to stretch slightly in response to the stronger light. The plant structure became more defined, and internodal spacing remained tight. No signs of stress were observed, and she is now fully rooted in her final container.

Growtendo64 This week was all about shaping Cherry Popins into the form I’m aiming for. Early in the week, I removed four large fan leaves from the top to expose the lower growth sites and increase light penetration. The side branches were strong and had already developed enough to start photosynthesizing on their own. After defoliation, I began low stress training. I carefully bent down the two lower side branches and fixed them into position using soft plant ties. By the end of the week, I had most of the growth sites from the first three nodes positioned to receive direct light. Her response was very positive – no drooping or stress, and growth continued without any signs of hesitation. The environmental conditions stayed stable: 23–25°C, around 55% relative humidity, and ~400 PPFD from the SF-G1500. She received 1.5 liters of nutrient solution during the week: BioGrow, Heaven, CalMag, and Acti·Vera, pH 6.5, water temperature 21.1°C. She’s developing into a compact but well-structured plant, with symmetrical branching and strong apical growth.

Growtendo64 Cherry Popins is progressing beautifully and really filling out her structure. This week was all about shaping and strengthening her canopy. On June 9, I started LST again and combined it with some light HST. I gently bent and compressed a few thicker stems to even out the canopy and allow better light penetration. She’s responding very well, staying elastic and vibrant. On June 11, I gave her a full feeding with 1.8 L of water using the following nutrient mix: BioGrow 3.6 ml, BioHeaven 3.6 ml, CalMag 0.9 ml, Acti·Vera 3.6 ml, pH 6.5, water temp 22.2 °C. She’s drinking well and shows no signs of overfeeding. On June 14, she received 2 L with the following: BioGrow 4 ml, BioHeaven 4 ml, CalMag 1 ml, Acti·Vera 4 ml, pH 6.4, temp 21.8 °C – again, no runoff, perfect absorption. Then, on June 15, I did her second main topping. I topped all 8 of the lower main branches at the second node and removed the growth underneath, resulting in 16 strong new tops. The four central upper branches were left untouched for now, they’ll act as a natural crown in the center of the canopy. My goal is to train her out to fully cover one half of the 70×70 tent. She’s handling everything like a champ. New shoots are thriving and she’s staying short, strong, and symmetrical, just the way I like it before the big flip.

Growtendo64 This week marked the final shaping phase before switching to 12/12. Cherry Popins received her second and final topping, bringing the total to 16 outer main branches. Additionally, 8 central colas were left untopped to form the middle canopy layer. The plant now has a balanced architecture with clear zones: outer ring, mid-ring, and central top, ideal for even light distribution. Training Details: - On Day 42, the lower 8 branches were topped at the 2nd node and defoliated below to eliminate low-energy growth. - On Day 45, the top 4 main branches were also topped. - Light defoliation was done to expose all active growth sites to light. - Clips were used to gently spread lower branches outward. Watering & Feeding: - Day 43: 2 L with 4.0 ml BioGrow, 4.6 ml BioHeaven, 4.6 ml Acti·Vera, 1.1 ml CalMag – pH 6.4, T 23 °C - Day 45: Same feeding after topping, plus added soil and drainage grid - Day 47: Final vegetative feeding – identical mix, pH 6.4, T 22.4 °C Observations: Cherry Popins looks strong, symmetrical, and full of potential. No visible signs of stress from training , all new tips are stretching slowly and evenly. She’s now fully prepped for the stretch phase and 12/12 will start shortly.

Growtendo64 This week was all about preparing Cherry Popins for the upcoming bloom phase. She’s come a long way over the past eight weeks, and her structure is now exactly where I want it. The training, topping, and environment have all paid off, she’s developed into a strong, balanced plant with a wide and even canopy. I started the week by continuing her feeding routine with the full BioBizz veg schedule. Each watering consisted of BioGrow, BioHeaven, Acti·Vera, and CalMag, carefully measured and adjusted to a pH between 6.3 and 6.5. Temperatures hovered around 22 to 25 °C, which she handled well. Watering was done three times this week (on the 23rd, 25th, and 28th of June), and each time she drank steadily with no signs of overwatering or stress. Midweek, I gave her a final round of structural adjustments. I placed some clips to widen the lower branches and allow more light to reach the center of the plant. Then, just before the weekend, I removed some of the larger fan leaves that were shading growth tips. This small defoliation helped open up the canopy without stressing her too much. She took it all in stride. The biggest structural step this week was topping the last four main tips, completing the layout of 16 outer colas. These, along with a carefully managed set of inner shoots, should give me a strong, efficient structure heading into stretch. I now have a solid base of 16 evenly distributed tops and a central zone that’s well-positioned to support bud development. Although I had originally considered flipping her to 12/12 this week, I decided to hold off just a few more days. With summer temperatures climbing, I wanted to give her one final adjustment period before the transition. That said, she’s definitely ready. The plant is healthy, lush, and clearly eager for the next stage. The plan now is to give her one last bit of rest and recovery before initiating the flowering cycle on July 2nd. I’m optimistic about the stretch, she’s been responsive and strong throughout veg, and her branching and internodal spacing suggest she’ll handle the transition beautifully. Looking forward to the next chapter in her journey. Bloom phase, here we come!

Growtendo64 This week has been all about shaping and preparing Cherry Popins for her full flowering stretch. After the second topping a few days ago, she’s now sitting on a well-structured frame of 16 main outer shoots, with 8 more forming a strong central canopy. I’ve gently defoliated a few times throughout the week to keep light and airflow optimized especially around the core. On July 1st, I flipped her to 12/12 and she took the transition like a champ. No droop, no stress signs. Just steady growth. On the 2nd, I gave her a bit of LST again, mostly just fine-tuning the canopy and opening up the center. By the 3rd, I adjusted her feeding to reflect the start of bloom added Bloom and Top·Max to the usual Grow, Heaven, Acti-Vera and CalMag. Gave her a solid 2.5 liters and she responded beautifully. Throughout the week she’s kept stacking in size, and I’m noticing those early stretch signals. Internodes are lengthening just a bit, but everything still feels compact and healthy. Temps have been hovering around 24–25°C with RH in the 60–65% range, which seems to suit her just fine. Light is set to 12/12 with about 500 PPFD, and she’s got a good little breeze moving her leaves. Today, July 7th, I did another light cleanup, removed a few bigger fan leaves that were casting shade on developing bud sites. She’s really filling out now, and I’m feeling confident about the structure. If everything continues like this, she’ll take over her side of the 70×70 tent with ease.

Growtendo64 This week Cherry Popins settled nicely into the flowering phase. After the light cycle was flipped to 12/12 at the beginning of July, she responded well and started stretching steadily. I’ve been adjusting her canopy a little to maintain even light coverage, and she’s holding her shape beautifully. Early in the week (July 8th), I gave her a full feeding with the usual BioBizz combo, leaving out Root Juice as she’s been in her final pot for a while now. I also continued with my LST, slightly repositioning some branches to create better spacing. On July 9th, I added a bit of gentle HST by bending and softening the thicker branches – she took it like a champ. By the weekend, I noticed a nice structure forming: 16 well-positioned main branches around a compact center with 4 additional verticals creating a full canopy. I removed a few larger fan leaves to improve airflow and give light to the lower sites. She’s lush, healthy, and vibrant – deep green with solid growth on all ends.

Growtendo64 During the third week of flowering, Cherry Popins received 2.5 liters of water per watering, using a consistent nutrient mix based on the BioBizz Light Mix schedule. Each feeding included 7.5 ml Bio-Grow, 5.0 ml Bio-Bloom, 2.5 ml Top·Max, 7.5 ml Bio-Heaven, 6.0 ml Acti·Vera, and 2.5 ml CalMag. The plant responded well to the defoliation done on July 17, showing healthy growth and balanced structure. Overall, development remained stable and vigorous throughout the week.

Growtendo64 Cherry Popins continued to thrive between July 21st and 27th, responding well to previous training efforts. On July 21st, she was watered with the usual nutrient mix and lightly defoliated to improve internal light penetration. Just two days later, on July 23rd, she was moved into a larger tent (AC Infinity 120×60×180 cm), where she now shares the space with another plant. Her side of the tent is lit by a Spider Farmer SF-1500, giving her dedicated light coverage. On July 24th, she was watered again with a slightly adjusted feed: 7.5 ml each of Bio·Grow, Bio·Bloom, and Bio·Heaven, 6 ml Acti·Vera, and 2.5 ml each of Top·Max and CalMag, all mixed into 2.5 L of water. That day, a more thorough defoliation was also done to ensure better airflow and even light distribution across all bud sites. On July 26th, she received another round of feeding based on BioBizz Bloom Week 5, and she continues to respond positively. Overall, Cherry Popins is looking strong and healthy, with vigorous growth and promising bud development. The move into the new environment and the recent defoliation both seem to have set her up well for the second half of the flowering phase.

Growtendo64 Cherry Popins really picked up the pace in week 7 of flowering. The buds are swelling nicely, calyxes are stacking, and resin production is clearly increasing. I watered her several times this week with 2.8–3.0 L of water, following the adjusted BioBizz feeding schedule to support her through the hot days (up to 28 °C). A key step this week was adding support, her long branches are starting to get heavy, so I placed the first stakes to prevent bending or snapping. She handled this without any stress and kept growing strong. Overall, Cherry Popins looks healthy, lush green, and very vigorous. The next weeks will be crucial as the buds continue to pack on weight.