Bluzzi + Orange Limeade

Master_Drizzt First ~2 weeks in 0,5 l pots. Now into the Sonnenerde Bio Hanferde (living soil - terra preta?) 3,5 l pots. I am going for the strongest Bluzzi (Mathilda) and Orange Limeade (Ingrid) plants. Other two got a new home. Light 390 umol/m²/s. Both look very healthy and nice :)

Master_Drizzt I wanted to try mainlining for the first time. Is it necessary in a small tent? Not really. But is it fun to try something new? Absolutely! It's a great way to learn what your plants can handle. The first round of training was intense – I kept the 3rd and 4th nodes and removed everything else except the fan leaves. With the Orange Limeade, I accidentally broke off one of the lower main branches. Fortunately, the plants bounced back quickly within 3–4 days. Next step was the second topping to continue the mainline – removed everything above the 3rd node on each branch. Bluzzi is doing great. With Orange Limeade... well, another branch broke, and the main stem even split this time. I did my best to tape everything back together. Fingers crossed it recovers! As a beginner, I really want to explore different training techniques. Mistakes happen, and that’s how I learn what these plants can handle. I’m excited to see how things progress from here. :)

Master_Drizzt Transplanted all plants into 19L pots today. I added lime and rock dust to the new substrate to help compensate for poor CalMag levels in the local water. The roots in the old 3.5L pots were well-developed and healthy – always a good sign! Hopefully they’ll enjoy their new, roomier home. The previously damaged branch on the Orange Limeade seems to be healing nicely – it's growing steadily, which is a relief. I’ll continue with mainlining this week until the tent starts to fill out a bit more. Also… the Orange Limeade is starting to give off a really nice lime scent – so good!

Master_Drizzt Today was the last training session to optimize canopy coverage in the tent and ensure an even growth height across all the plants. I used nettle manure to stimulate soil life ahead of the switch to the 12/12 light cycle. For the first week of flowering, I've set the light intensity to around 540 µmol/m²/s. The ladies are stretching noticeably now—looking strong and healthy! I might still add a SCROG net if they keep reaching up like this. The flowers are looking really happy so far, and I’m genuinely excited to see how things develop over the next few weeks.

Master_Drizzt Week two of flowering is in full swing, and the contrast between the strains is starting to show. On the left side, Orange Limeade is stretching with serious enthusiasm—definitely the more vigorous one so far. I’ve put in a net to help guide and control the growth a bit. Bluzzi, on the other hand, is taking a more reserved approach—stretching gently, almost cautiously. We’ll see if she picks up the pace in the coming weeks. Also gave the soil a little treat: some homemade nettle tea from Mum (the good stuff! 😄) to boost microbial life and keep the roots happy. Light 40 cm @ 100%= 572 umol/m²/s. Defoliation and light lollipopping are planned for mid to late week 3, once the ladies have settled deeper into bloom.

Master_Drizzt We're now in week 3 of flower, and both plants have made some impressive progress. Even shy Mathilda (Bluzzi) finally caught up a bit with her stretch, nice to see her reaching out! This week, I only gave them pH-adjusted water. I had originally planned to set up the Blumat drip system, but after some installation struggles, I decided to abandon that idea for now. Looks like it's a task for the next grow... 🤣 Humidity has been consistently high lately over 70% thanks to the summer weather. Because of that, I took a more aggressive approach to defoliation and lollipopping this week, hoping to improve airflow and reduce the risk of mold. So far, everything’s looking healthy and happy! Let’s see how the girls handle the upcoming stretch and bud development. On a more fragrant note: Ingrid (Orange Limeade) is starting to give off an amazing citrusy aroma like fresh lime zest. Absolutely delicious, and a promising sign of what's to come. Light @ ~692 umol/m²/s

Master_Drizzt Week 4 is here, and things are moving along beautifully. The plants have only received pH-adjusted water again this week keeping it simple and clean. The stretch phase seems to be over now. Orange Limeade (Ingrid) is starting to develop some really nice buds looking frosty and promising already. Bluzzi (Mathilda) remains a bit more compact in structure, but she's coming along steadily and looks just as healthy. Humidity is still pretty high, hovering around 70%, so I’ve set all fans to maximum to ensure strong airflow throughout the tent. So far, it seems to be working well. This week, I also increased the light intensity it's now set to 802 µmol/m²/s to support strong bud development during this critical phase. Overall, both ladies are thriving, and I'm really excited to see how they finish in these final weeks. The best is yet to come!

Master_Drizzt I was away on vacation this week, so the ladies were left in the care of a trusted plant-sitter. They only received pH-adjusted water during my absence but it seems that was more than enough. Both plants are continuing to thrive. Orange Limeade (Ingrid) is really starting to bulk up her buds are getting noticeably heavier now, and I’m loving it. Even without much direct attention, everything is progressing beautifully.

Master_Drizzt Week 6 is rolling along quietly nothing too exciting to report. The ladies are getting only pH-adjusted water, and otherwise, they’re just doing their thing. Orange Limeade (Ingrid) is really starting to pack it on. Her buds are getting seriously thick now, and she’s looking more impressive by the day. That said, I’ve noticed her leaves getting a bit lighter in color, which makes me wonder if the soil nutrients are starting to run low. I’ll be keeping a close eye on her every day to see if she needs a little boost.

Master_Drizzt Flower-Week 7 has begun, and the buds are getting big and solid. Mathilda (Bluzzi) is starting to struggle under the weight of her flowers some stems are now getting wire support to prevent them from bending or snapping. Ingrid (Orange Limeade) is still going strong, with her buds swelling impressively. The aroma is subtle but very pleasant light notes of gas, fruit, and lime drifting through the air. Absolutely love it. Humidity is still hovering around 70%, which is making me increasingly nervous at this late stage of flowering. I’m checking the buds daily for any signs of mold, but so far, all is clear. Fans at both the top and bottom of the tent are running at full blast, and I’ve increased the exhaust to keep air circulation as strong as possible. The ladies have only received pH-adjusted water again this week.