• Mello Nilla •

GanjaGecko On day 6, they were repotted. Two ladies went into 15 fabric pots. The two ladies have now settled comfortably in the 60×60×180cm tent from Spiderfarmer under the Sanlight EVO 3-60 1.5 with a maximum output of 200W. The full power is not being used here; 150W is sufficient for 60×60cm. Lady#3, as expected, did not make it. However, it’s even nicer that both Mellos are developing quite evenly in height so far. If it stays that way, it would be awesome 💪🏽 The substrate mix consists of about 80% BioBizz Lightmix and about 20% coco with perlite (70/30). For the growth phase, there are about 14L of substrate for each pot. The last liter of substrate will be added with the flowering fertilizer when switching the lighting time to 12/12. Additionally, for soil improvement, there was - 1TL/L Mega Worm from Plagron. - 5% BioChar In the pot where the ladies have found their place, the hole where the ladies are set was sprinkled with some Great White Mycorrhiza and Dynomyco Mycorrhiza. On the surface, there were 60g of BioGrow from GreenHouseFeeding, which was thoroughly mixed into the surface of the substrate. The soil was moistened with a pressure sprayer/tree sprayer, and then each of the two ladies received 150ml in the saucers, followed by 350ml + 300ml to a pH of 6.0. So each lady got 800ml. At the beginning, it’s not about completely watering the substrate; it should evenly store moisture so that the little roots are not crushed or drowned and can stretch nicely into the substrate. Additionally, nematodes were added to the water to prevent the pesky fungus gnats. The Sanlight EVO 3-60 1.5 was dimmed to 40% on day 6 for repotting. This gives the ladies just over 400ppfd. The distance from the LED to the ladies is 40cm.

GanjaGecko Week 2 didn't have much to do. Watering was done carefully again and making sure the environmental conditions were somewhat in the optimal range. Both ladies are still developing quite evenly. Lady #1 is just a tiny bit ahead. If it stays that way, it will be wonderful for the flowering phase. Unfortunately, I only noticed on day 13 that I had set the timer back to turn off the Sanlight at midnight after the last grow, but I forgot to change the start time from 8 AM back to 6 AM to provide the 18 hours of light. The ladies had a 16/8 light cycle for almost a week. 😒 _____________________________ Fertilizing: Watering is done with water that is kept moving 24/7 with an aquarium pump in a 10L watering can. I take as much as the ladies require and mix it with one or another additive, depending on the ladies' stage. Starting around week 5, watering will be done with 10% of the pot volume. This is done in two to three parts with a gap of 20-30 minutes. Before each watering, the surface of the substrate is moistened. On day 8, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.7ml/L CalMagPro, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PureZym, 1ml/L Orgatex as additives. It was adjusted to a pH of 6.0. Both ladies received 2×300ml in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. On day 10, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.7ml/L CalMagPro, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PureZym, 1ml/L Orgatex as additives. It was adjusted to a pH of 6.0. Both ladies received 2×300ml in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. On day 13, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.7ml/L CalMagPro, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PureZym, 1ml/L Orgatex as additives. It was adjusted to a pH of 6.0. Both ladies received 2×300ml in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. ________________________________ Height measured from substrate surface      #1  8cm #2  7cm      ______________________________ Light Distance:  40cm Watt:         80W (40%) Ppfd:         400 DLI:            26 _______________________________ Environment Temp: 25-27°C RH: 55-65% VPD: 0.6-1.06 kPa

GanjaGecko Week 3 was exciting. The two Mellos are starting to feel really comfortable and have doubled their height this week. Lady #1 is just a tiny bit ahead. Considering that both ladies come from seeds, they are already very, very similar. Both are also developing their side branches quite parallel. So far, it's really a dream. On Day 19, both ladies received a topping, from which they both recovered well just two days later and are both eager to grow. _____________________________ Fertilizing: Watering is done with water that is kept in motion 24/7 with an aquarium pump in a 10L watering can. The amount taken is as much as the ladies demand and is mixed with one or another additive, depending on the stage of the ladies. Starting around week 5, watering will be done with 10% of the pot volume. This is done in two to three parts with a gap of 20-30 minutes between each. Before each watering, the surface of the substrate is moistened. On Day 15, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.7ml/L CalMagPro, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PureZym, 1ml/L Orgatex as additives. This was adjusted to a pH value of 6.0. Both Mellos received 600ml in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. On Day 17, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.7ml/L CalMagPro, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PureZym, 1ml/L Orgatex as additives. This was adjusted to a pH value of 6.0. Both Mellos received 800ml in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. On Day 20, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.7ml/L CalMagPro, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PureZym, 1ml/L Orgatex, 1g/L BioEnhancer, 0.7g/L Dynomyco Spark as additives. This was adjusted to a pH value of 6.0. Both Mellos received 900ml in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. ________________________________ Height measured from substrate surface #1 15cm #2 14cm      ______________________________ Light Distance: 40cm Watt: 80W (40%) Ppfd: 400 DLI: 26 _______________________________ Environment Temp: 25-27°C RH: 55-65% VPD: 0.6-1.06 kPa

GanjaGecko In week 4, the large fan leaves were removed. They were incredibly big for their age and cast quite a bit of shade. The side shoots are now getting plenty of light and can thrive along with their secondary branches. The nodes are still nicely spaced close together. On day 26, LST was started. The shoots are tied evenly to the side so that no shoot is above another. Lady#1 is currently lagging a bit behind. This will be balanced out with training for Lady#1 and supporting Lady#2 over time. Still very satisfied with the development of both ladies. _____________________________ Fertilizing: Watering is done with water that is kept moving 24/7 with an aquarium pump in a 10L watering can. As much is taken as the ladies demand and mixed with one or another additive, depending on the stage of the ladies. From about week 5, watering is done with 10% of the pot volume. This is done in two to three parts with a gap of 20-30 minutes. Before each watering, the surface of the substrate is moistened. On day 22, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.7ml/L CalMagPro, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PureZym, 1ml/L Orgatex as an additive. This was adjusted to a pH of 6.0. Both Mellos received 600ml in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. On day 24, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.7ml/L CalMagPro, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PureZym, 1ml/L Orgatex as an additive. This was adjusted to a pH of 6.0. Both Mellos received 800ml in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. On day 27, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.7ml/L CalMagPro, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PureZym, 1ml/L Orgatex as an additive. This was adjusted to a pH of 6.0. Both Mellos received 900ml in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. ________________________________ Height measured from substrate surface #1 20cm #2 20cm ______________________________ Light Distance: 40cm Watt: 80W (40%) Ppfd: 400 DLI: 26 _______________________________ Environment Temp: 25-27°C RH: 55-65% VPD: 0.6-1.06 kPa

GanjaGecko Week 5 In week 5, the ladies have recovered well and are thriving beautifully. On day 32, all the shoots were topped on Lady #1, while Lady #2 had 4 more shoots topped. This allows the side shoots to catch up, and the desirable even canopy is encouraged. Two days later, the ladies have recovered well and are letting the side shoots grow. In between, some leaves were removed to ensure good air circulation and that the side shoots and their side shoots receive adequate light. If all goes well, the ladies will be sent into flowering by the end of next week. Lady #1 is in a real hurry. I will have to give Lady #2 a bit of support. Therefore, Lady #1 has priority, and Lady #2 will have slightly fewer shoots overall, but Lady #1 will compensate for that. I briefly considered finishing Lady #1 alone since both are in 15L pots. However, I've already invested too much love and effort into both ladies, and I can't bring myself to do it. 😄 This way, you also have two different phenos to choose from when smoking. One has more than the other, but that doesn't matter much. _____________________________ Fertilizing: Watering is done with water that is kept moving 24/7 with an aquarium pump in a 10L watering can. The amount taken is as much as the ladies demand and is supplemented with one or another additive, depending on the ladies' stage. From about week 5, watering is done with 10% of the pot volume. The whole process is done in two to three parts with a gap of 20-30 minutes. Before each watering, the surface of the substrate is moistened. On day 29, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.7ml/L CalMagPro, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PureZym, 1ml/L Orgatex as an additive. The mixture was adjusted to a pH of 6.0. Both Mellos received 1.2L in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. On day 31, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.7ml/L CalMagPro, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PureZym as an additive. The mixture was adjusted to a pH of 6.0. Both Mellos received 1.2L in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. On day 34, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.7ml/L CalMagPro, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PureZym, 1g/L BioEnhancer, 0.7g/L Dynomyco Spark as an additive. The mixture was adjusted to a pH of 6.0. Both Mellos received 1.2L in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. ________________________________ Height measured from substrate surface #1 20cm #2 20cm ______________________________ Light Distance: 40cm Watt: 80W (40%) Ppfd: 400 DLI: 26 _______________________________ Environment Temp: 25-27°C RH: 60-65% VPD: 0.7-1.06 kPa

GanjaGecko Week 6 D36-D42 In week 6, on day 36, the SCROG net was installed. This way, the shoots can be evenly distributed during growth. The last day of this week was also the last day of 18/6. Tomorrow, the ladies will be sent into flowering with the first day of the 12/12 cycle. This month is a bit chaotic time-wise. I might have waited another week, but unfortunately, that's not going to work out. The stretch should mostly be completed before the vacation. So far, a good canopy has formed. Lady #2 was tucked under again and is now 4 cm below the saucer in total. Lady #1 will definitely be the more dominant of the two, so Lady #2 has to submit a bit. During the week, some serious defoliation was done, and a few stunted side shoots that wouldn't have made it to the light were removed. This way, the ladies can concentrate on the more potent shoots and stretch. _____________________________ Fertilizing: Watering is done with water that is kept in motion 24/7 with an aquarium pump in a 10L watering can. As much is taken as the ladies require, and it's mixed with one or another additive, depending on the ladies' stage. From about week 5, watering is done with 10% of the pot volume. This is done in two to three parts with a gap of 20-30 minutes between. Before each watering, the surface of the substrate is moistened. On day 36, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.7ml/L CalMagPro, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PureZym, 1ml/L Orgatex as additives. The whole mixture was adjusted to a pH of 6.1. Both Mellos received 1.2L in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. On day 38, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.7ml/L CalMagPro, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PureZym as additives. The whole mixture was adjusted to a pH of 6.1. Both Mellos received 1.2L in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. On day 41, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.7ml/L CalMagPro, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PureZym, 1g/L BioEnhancer, 0.7g/L Dynomyco Spark as additives. The whole mixture was adjusted to a pH of 6.1. Both Mellos received 1.2L in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. ________________________________ Height measured from substrate surface #1 33cm #2 29cm      ______________________________ Light Distance: 40cm Watt: 80W (40%) PPFD: 400 DLI: 26 _______________________________ Environment Temp: 25-27°C RH: 60-65% VPD: 0.7-1.06 kPa

GanjaGecko Week7/1F // D43/1F - D49/7F On day 43/1F, the last liter of substrate and additives was added to the pot. The substrate is a mix of about 75% BioBizz Lightmix and 25% Coco with perlite. The ladies now have a total of 15L of substrate, 60g BioBloom (4g/L) from GreenHouseFeeding, 15TL Megaworm (1TL/L substrate), 4TL Batguano (1tsp/4L substrate) from Plagron, some Dynomyco mycorrhiza, and a bit of Great White mycorrhiza as well. The stretch became visible from day 2 of flowering. Since Lady#1 has a lot of branches, she needs to be organized daily to prevent the branches from getting tangled. There will be some cleanup during the lollipopping anyway. Lady#2 is still a bit more reserved. Therefore, the focus is on Lady#1, and Lady#2 is the follower taking the space that Lady#1 allows her to have. The ladies have tripled in height. Unfortunately, both also have quite long internodes. As long as thick buds hang from them later, that shouldn't bother me. On day 1 of the first flowering week, the Far Red light strip in the 730-745nm range was plugged back in - the Spider Farmer SUPP-IR 16. This is turned on for 15 minutes as a little sleep aid before the Sanlight goes out and for 15 minutes after the Sanlight goes out. The lighting with Far Red LEDs accelerates the metabolic shift after the light goes out. This allows the ladies to recover better at night and start the new day refreshed. Plants have an absorption spectrum that sees Far Red light as an indicator of the onset of darkness. We can take advantage of this fact with artificial lighting. The so-called phytochromes are responsible for the absorption of Far Red light waves. These are a type of photoreceptor proteins that influence a variety of plant growth processes. Phytochromes control processes such as germination, flowering, and photoperiodism, which is the regulation of the day-night rhythm. Essentially, there are two types or conformations of phytochromes in plants: The Pr-form (r=red) has its absorption maximum at around 660 nm, and the Pfr-form (fr=far red) at about 730 nm. What do phytochromes have to do with plant lights? Quite simply: By using the Far Red spectrum, relevant processes like photoperiodism can be specifically influenced to optimize nighttime recovery and thus photosynthesis, leading to better yield results. If the low-energy Far Red radiation stays on for about 10 to 15 minutes longer than the regular light in the evening, it acts as a "sleep initiator." Plants switch to their natural sleep mode faster this way and can use the extra time for recovery. (Source: https://www.pro-emit.de/ratgeber/schlafinitiierung-per-far-red/) _____________________________ Fertilizing: Watering is done with water that is kept in motion 24/7 with an aquarium pump in a 10L watering can. As much is taken as the ladies require and supplemented with one or another additive, depending on the stage of the ladies. From about week 5, watering is done with 10% of the pot volume. This is done in two to three parts with a gap of 20-30 minutes. Before each watering, the surface of the substrate is moistened. On day 43/1F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 1ml/L PureZym, 1ml/L Orgatex as additives. The whole mixture was adjusted to a pH of 6.0. Both Mellos received 1.2L in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. On day 45/3F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 1ml/L PureZym as additives. The whole mixture was adjusted to a pH of 6.0. Both Mellos received 1.2L in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. On day 48/6F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 1ml/L PureZym, 1g/L BioEnhancer, 0.7g/L Dynomyco Spark, 1g/L BioEnhancer as additives. The whole mixture was adjusted to a pH of 6.0. Both Mellos received 1.2L in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. ________________________________ Height measured from substrate surface #1 63cm #2 58cm ______________________________ Light Distance: 40cm Watt: 100W (50%) Ppfd: 550 DLI: 24 _______________________________ Environment Temp: 25-27°C RH: 60-65% VPD: 0.7-1.06 kPa

GanjaGecko Week 8/2F // D50/8F - D56/14F In week two of flowering, the Sanlight was dimmed to 150W on day 8. This gives both Mellos around 850-900 ppfd. The Mellos received a second scrog net as support for the rapidly growing shoots. By the end of the week, the stretch had slowly subsided. Still, both Mellos grew about 20cm this week. For Lady #2, some shoots that were a bit stunted were cut off because they wouldn't have made it up at all. The remaining shoots are quite vigorous and are more or less at the same height as Mello #1. _____________________________ Fertilizing: Watering is done with water that is kept moving 24/7 with an aquarium pump in a 10L watering can. Water is taken as needed by the ladies and mixed with one or another additive, depending on the stage of the ladies. Starting around week 5, watering is done with 10% of the pot volume. This is done in two to three parts with a gap of 20-30 minutes. Before each watering, the surface of the substrate is moistened. On day 50/8F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 2ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L Orgatex, 1ml/L PureZym as additives. Both Mellos received 1.2L in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. On day 52/10F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 2ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L Orgatex, 1ml/L PureZym as additives. Both Mellos received 1.2L in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. On day 55/13F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 2ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L Orgatex, 1ml/L PureZym as additives. Both Mellos received 1.2L in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. ________________________________ Height measured from substrate surface #1 86cm #2 82cm      ______________________________ Light Distance: 40cm Watt: 150W (75%) Ppfd: 900 DLI: 39 _______________________________ Environment Temp: 25-27°C RH: 50-65% VPD: 0.75-1.26 kPa

GanjaGecko Week 9/3F // D57/15F - D63/21F Not much happened in week 3 of flowering. On day 56/14F, the ladies were watered, and afterwards, an irrigation system was installed for the 7 days of vacation. The irrigation was set up so that both ladies received 550ml every day. The water was adjusted with mineral pH down to 6.3. In this case, I used pH down Bloom from CannaProfessional. This contains phosphoric acid and is therefore great for flowering. If organic pH down had been used, the pH level might not have remained stable and/or the water could have gone bad. So, with the phosphoric acid, we were on the safe side. Since the BioBloom slow-release fertilizer from GreenHouseFeeding is in use and the ladies also have a good portion of BatGuano (3-15-4) as a flowering booster in the substrate, a week of just water for the ladies wasn't too bad. On day 62/20F, there was a proper nutrient feeding for the ladies again. Unfortunately, half a liter per day per lady was a bit too little despite the humid weather. The soil was a bit drier than expected upon returning from vacation. However, both Mellos looked top fit. I thought it was better to give a little too little than too much. I need to revise what I said about the internodes. During the stretch, the internodes agreed on a very even spacing. I'm very satisfied. On day 63/21F, the long-awaited lollipopping took place for both Mellos. Depending on the length of the shoots, one to two nodes were lollipopped differently. Otherwise, the remaining buds are getting good light everywhere. Due to the further stretch, I had to dim the SanlightEVO 3-60 to 130W. The distance from the upper buds of both Mellos to the LED is now only 26cm. Luckily, before the vacation, I had raised the LED as high as possible and dimmed it to 160W in case there was more stretch. And there was a bit more stretch... Due to the initially higher distance, I had to overexpose a bit to ensure the ladies received their desired 850ppfd. However, when checking the distance and ppfd value today, it was noted that a ppfd value of 1100 is a bit too high given the small distance and without adding CO². Due to the maximum height of the LED and the now not-so-great distance to the buds, the LED was dimmed to 130W. This way, the ladies receive around 950ppfd at the top buds, and the average in the middle range is between 750-800ppfd. If any signs of bud bleaching appear, the LED may need to be dimmed again. _____________________________ Fertilizing: Watering is done with water that is kept moving 24/7 with an aquarium pump in a 10L watering can. As much is taken as the ladies require and supplemented with one or another additive, depending on the stage of the ladies. From about week 5, watering is done with 10% of the pot volume. This is done in two to three parts with a spacing of 20-30 minutes. Before each watering, the surface of the substrate is moistened. On day 55/13F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 2ml/L Alfaboost, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 3ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L Orgatex, 1ml/L PureZym, 1g/L BioEnhancer as an additive. Both Mellos received 1.2L in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. ________________________________ Height measured from substrate surface #1 99cm #2 97cm ______________________________ Light Distance: 40cm Watt: 150W (75%) Ppfd: 900 DLI: 39 _______________________________ Environment Temp: 25-27°C RH: 50-65% VPD: 0.75-1.26 kPa

GanjaGecko Week10/4F // D64/22F - D70/28F Not much has happened. The buds are continuing to grow nicely, and both ladies are being provided with nutrients and water accordingly. Both ladies are very diligent when it comes to bud trichome production. They have both grown quite tall. The distance to the LED is now only 25cm, so it's dimmed to 140W. After the stretch, both ladies have behaved somewhat similarly. I can imagine that Lady#2 didn't handle the topping as well as Lady#1, which is why her growth has been a bit more restrained. However, both ladies are quite even, and even though Lady#2 has only half as many branches as Lady#1, they are both at a relatively similar height, making care easier, and it's also more advantageous for the lighting. _____________________________ Fertilizing: Watering is done with water that is kept in motion 24/7 with an aquarium pump in a 10L watering can. Water is taken as needed by the ladies and supplemented with one or another additive, depending on their stage. From about week 5, watering is done with 10% of the pot volume. The whole thing is done in two to three parts with a gap of 20-30 minutes between each. Before each watering, the surface of the substrate is moistened. On Day 64/22F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 2ml/L Alfaboost, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 3ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L Orgatex, and 2ml/L StickyFingers as additives. Both Mellos received 1.2L in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. On Day 65/23F, both ladies received 500ml of water. On Day 66/24F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 2ml/L Alfaboost, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 3ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L Orgatex, and 2ml/L StickyFingers as additives. Both Mellos received 1.2L in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. On Day 67/25F, both ladies received 500ml of water. On Day 68/26F, both ladies received 600ml of water. On Day 69/27F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 3ml/L Alfaboost, 0.5ml/L GreenSensation, 3ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 1ml/L SugarRoyal, 2ml/L StickyFingers, and 1g/L BioEnhancer as additives. Both Mellos received 1.2L in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. On Day 70/28F, both ladies received 600ml of water. ________________________________ Height measured from the substrate surface #1 100cm #2 100cm ______________________________ Light Distance: 25cm Watt: 140W (75%) Ppfd: 900 DLI: 39 _______________________________ Environment Temp: 25-27°C RH: 50-65% VPD: 0.75-1.26 kPa

GanjaGecko Week 11/5F // D71/29F - D77/35F Not much has happened. The buds are continuing to grow nicely, and both ladies are being fed with nutrients and water accordingly. Now is the phase where the ladies want to be watered every day. However, it's also the phase where the buds explode. Both ladies are very diligent when it comes to bud trichome production. They've also grown quite tall. The distance to the LED is only 25cm now, so it's dimmed to 140W. After the stretch, both ladies have behaved somewhat similarly. I can imagine that Lady #2 didn't handle the topping as well as Lady #1, which is why her growth was a bit restrained. However, now both ladies are relatively even, even though Lady #2 has only half as many branches as Lady #1. Both ladies are at a similar height, making care easier, and it's also advantageous for the lighting. And what Lady #2 lacks in branches, Lady #1 compensates for with hers. All in all, the tent is well filled and has a fairly decent canopy. _____________________________ Fertilizing: Watering is done with water that is kept in motion 24/7 with an aquarium pump in a 10L watering can. As much is taken as the ladies demand, and it's mixed with one or another additive, depending on the ladies' stage. From about week 5, watering is done with 10% of the pot volume. This is done in two to three parts with a 20-30 minute interval. Before each watering, the surface of the substrate is moistened. On Day 71/29F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 3ml/L Alfaboost, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 3ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L Orgatex, and 2ml/L StickyFingers as additives. Both Mellos received 1.2L in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. On Day 72/30F, both received 500ml of water. On Day 73/31F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 3ml/L Alfaboost, 1ml/L PowerRoots, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 3ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L Orgatex, and 2ml/L StickyFingers as additives. Both Mellos received 1.2L in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. On Day 74/32F, both received 500ml of water. On Day 75/33F, both received 600ml of water. On Day 76/34F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 3ml/L Alfaboost, 0.5ml/L GreenSensation, 3ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 1ml/L SugarRoyal, 2ml/L StickyFingers, and 1g/L BioEnhancer as additives. Both Mellos received 1.2L in the pot and 200ml in the saucer. On Day 77/35F, both received 700ml of water. ________________________________ Height measured from substrate surface #1 101cm #2 101cm ________________________________ Light Distance: 23cm Watt: 140W (75%) Ppfd: 900 DLI: 39 _______________________________ Environment Temp: 25-27°C RH: 45-60% VPD: 0.75-1.26 kPa

GanjaGecko Week 12/6F // D78/36F - D84/42F This week, I had to get my hands dirty again. Some shoots were secured to the SCROG net with binding wire towards the end of the week, so they wouldn't lay down uncontrollably in any direction but stand somewhat orderly next to each other. With the stretch and the buds getting quite thick, I have to keep an eye on them. Here and there, a few leaves were removed, but only a small handful. At this stage, not too many leaves should be removed anymore. Mello#1 has very swollen calyxes but fewer pistils. Mello#2 has visible pistils but not as strongly swollen calyxes. It's really cool to see such characteristically different traits in the same strain. I'm curious how this will affect the terps. _____________________________ Fertilizing: Watering is done with water that is kept moving 24/7 with an aquarium pump in a 10L watering can. I take as much as the ladies require and mix in one or another additive, depending on the ladies' stage. From about week 5, I water with 10% of the pot volume. The whole thing is done in two to three parts with a gap of 20-30 minutes. Before each watering, the surface of the substrate is moistened. Day 78/36F had 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 3ml/L Alfaboost, 1ml/L SugarRoyal, 0.5ml/L GreenSensation, 3ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L Orgatex, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 2ml/L StickyFingers as additives. Mello#1 1.3L + 200ml in the saucer Mello#2 1L + 200ml in the saucer Day 79/37F had 700ml for Mello#1 and 500ml for Mello#2. Day 80/38F had 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 3ml/L Alfaboost, 1ml/L SugarRoyal, 0.5ml/L GreenSensation, 3ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L Orgatex, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 2ml/L StickyFingers as additives. Mello#1 1.3L + 200ml in the saucer Mello#2 1L + 200ml in the saucer Day 81/39F had 700ml for Mello#1 and 500ml for Mello#2. Day 82/40F had 700ml for Mello#1 and 500ml for Mello#2. Day 83/41F had 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 3ml/L Alfaboost, 1ml/L SugarRoyal, 0.5ml/L GreenSensation, 3ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L Orgatex, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 2ml/L StickyFingers, 1g/L BioEnhancer as additives. Mello#1 1.3L + 200ml in the saucer Mello#2 1L + 200ml in the saucer Day 84/42F had 700ml for Mello#1 and 500ml for Mello#2. ________________________________ Height measured from substrate surface #1 100cm #2 100cm ________________________________ Light distance: 25cm Watt: 140W (75%) Ppfd: 900 DLI: 39 _______________________________ Environment Temp: 25-27°C RH: 45-60% VPD: 0.8-1.35 kPa

GanjaGecko Week 13/7F // D85/43F - D91/49F The development of the buds is unusually strong. The weather right now allows for great environmental conditions. As a result, the ladies are quite thirsty and receive nutrients every other day, along with some pH-corrected water on the days in between. Other than providing the ladies with nutrients, not much else is done. Here and there, a shoot is attached to the SCROG net so that the shoots don’t follow their weight 😄, as Mello is giving Helga some serious competition. _____________________________ Nutrients: Water is poured that is kept in motion 24/7 with an aquarium pump in a 10L watering can. The amount taken is as much as the ladies require, and it is mixed with one or another additive, depending on the ladies' stage. From about week 5, watering is done with 10% of the pot volume. This is done in two to three parts with a gap of 20-30 minutes between each. Before each watering, the surface of the substrate is moistened. On Day 85/43F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 3ml/L Alfaboost, 1ml/L SugarRoyal, 0.5ml/L GreenSensation, 3ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L Orgatex, 1ml/L PowerBuds, and 2ml/L StickyFingers as additives. Mello#1 1.3L + 200ml in the saucer Mello#2 1L + 200ml in the saucer On Day 86/44F, Mello#1 received 700ml and Mello#2 received 500ml of water. On Day 87/45F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 3ml/L Alfaboost, 1ml/L SugarRoyal, 0.5ml/L GreenSensation, 3ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L Orgatex, 1ml/L PowerBuds, and 2ml/L StickyFingers as additives. Mello#1 1.3L + 200ml in the saucer Mello#2 1L + 200ml in the saucer On Day 88/46F, Mello#1 received 700ml and Mello#2 received 500ml of water. On Day 89/47F, Mello#1 received 700ml and Mello#2 received 500ml of water. On Day 90/48F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 3ml/L Alfaboost, 1ml/L SugarRoyal, 0.5ml/L GreenSensation, 3ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L Orgatex, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 2ml/L StickyFingers, and 1g/L BioEnhancer as additives. Mello#1 1.3L + 200ml in the saucer Mello#2 1L + 200ml in the saucer On Day 91/49F, Mello#1 received 700ml and Mello#2 received 500ml of water. ________________________________ Height measured from substrate surface #1 101cm #2 101cm ________________________________ Light distance: 25cm Watt: 140W (75%) Ppfd: 900 Ø DLI: 39 Ø _______________________________ Environment Temp: 22-26°C RLH: 40-50% VPD: 1.1-1.5 kPa

GanjaGecko Week14/8F // D92/50F - D98/56F This is the most relaxed time. The buds are getting prettier day by day and are still gaining some mass. From now on, I think it will be a maximum of two weeks until the ladies are hung up to dry. Mello#1's trichomes on the head buds are already a bit milky, and the buds in the lower area won't take long to swell completely. Mello#2 is still a bit more reserved. However, in two weeks, she will definitely be ready to be hung up with a clear conscience. _____________________________ Fertilizing: Water is being used that is kept moving 24/7 with an aquarium pump in a 10L watering can. As much is taken as the ladies require and mixed with one or another additive, depending on the stage of the ladies. From about week 5, watering is done with approximately 10% of the pot volume. The whole thing is watered in three parts with a gap of 20-30 minutes. Before each watering, the surface of the substrate is moistened. On day 92/50F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 3ml/L Alfaboost, 1ml/L SugarRoyal, 0.5ml/L GreenSensation, 3ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L Orgatex, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 2ml/L StickyFingers as additives. Mello#1 1.3L + 200ml in the saucer Mello#2 1L + 200ml in the saucer On day 93/51F, Mello#1 received 700ml and Mello#2 received 500ml of water. On day 94/52F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 3ml/L Alfaboost, 1ml/L SugarRoyal, 0.5ml/L GreenSensation, 3ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L Orgatex, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 2ml/L StickyFingers as additives. Mello#1 1.4L + 200ml in the saucer Mello#2 1.2L + 200ml in the saucer On day 95/53F, Mello#1 received 700ml and Mello#2 received 500ml of water. On day 96/54F, Mello#1 received 700ml and Mello#2 received 500ml of water. On day 97/55F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 3ml/L Alfaboost, 1ml/L SugarRoyal, 0.5ml/L GreenSensation, 3ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L Orgatex, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 2ml/L StickyFingers, 1g/L BioEnhancer as additives. Mello#1 1.3L + 200ml in the saucer Mello#2 1L + 200ml in the saucer On day 98/56F, Mello#1 received 700ml and Mello#2 received 500ml of water. ________________________________ Height measured from substrate surface #1 102cm #2 102cm      ________________________________ Light distance: 25cm Watts: 140W (75%) Ppfd: 900 Ø DLI: 39 Ø _______________________________ Environment Temp: 22-26°C RH: 40-50% VPD: 1.1-1.5 kPa

GanjaGecko Week15/9F // D99/57F - D105/63F The bud porn photos are all from Day 105/63F. Mello#1 has turned out beautiful. Color, bud structure, and trichome density are everything you wish for in the garden💚 Mello#2 is gradually getting thicker and denser as well. It could have a bit more color, but as long as the terps are right, I don't mind😄 It's definitely a pheno that takes a bit longer. I'll make sure to find a good balance for both Mellos at harvest. I'm also considering putting the harvest in the DRYFERM bags to dry and have a smoother process. That way, the new seeds won't have to wait for the ladies to dry but can start a bit earlier to save a few days. Or I could harvest separately so that both can be optimally harvested. Maybe I'll try that with the next harvest in the neighbor tent. There's a bit of respect for putting the wet/freshly harvested buds in a plastic bag. Maybe it's just me feeling that way🤣 The ladies have had quite an appetite. With the stretch and massive bud development, it's no wonder😄 For the next MelloRun, I plan to add some bloom fertilizer again in the 3rd or 4th week of flowering. I had hoped that the additives would provide enough nutrients. Unfortunately, both ladies are showing signs of slight phosphorus deficiency on the small leaves of the lower buds. So for the next run, I'll use a bit more PK 5-8 and a bit more GreenSensation or a second round of bloom fertilizer in the 3rd/4th week from GreenHouseFeeding. So far, I'm very satisfied with the run. Smell/Aroma: Two or three leaves that had some trichomes were removed. This was a good opportunity to rub the trichomes and get a first impression. What really stands out, I find, are rubbery notes with a bit of gas. When rubbed, the smell really reminds me of a new, freshly unwrapped eraser😄 I'm curious about what else will come and what the curing will bring. In itself, Mello#1 could be confidently hung up to dry. Mello#2 should still build some mass on the middle and lower buds. Today, on Day 63, I took a closer look at the trichomes of both Mellos. Luckily, Mello#2 is not as far behind Mello#1 as it looks at first glance on the buds and pistils. This means that by the end of next week, at the latest by the middle of the following week, so sometime between Day 70 and Day 74, it will be harvested. Still, Mello#2 should swell a bit more by then. _____________________________ Fertilizing: Water is poured with water that is kept in motion 24/7 with an aquarium pump in a 10L watering can. As much is taken as the ladies demand and mixed with one or another additive, depending on the stage of the ladies. From about week 5, watering is done with about 10% of the pot volume. The whole thing is done in three parts with a 20-30 minute interval. Before each watering, the surface of the substrate is moistened. On Day 99/57F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 3ml/L Alfaboost, 1ml/L SugarRoyal, 0.5ml/L GreenSensation, 3ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L Orgatex, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 2ml/L StickyFingers as additives. Mello#1 1.3L + 200ml in the saucer Mello#2 1L + 200ml in the saucer On Day 100/58F, Mello#1 received 700ml and Mello#2 received 500ml of water. On Day 101/59F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 3ml/L Alfaboost, 1ml/L SugarRoyal, 0.5ml/L GreenSensation, 3ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L Orgatex, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 2ml/L StickyFingers as additives. Mello#1 1.4L + 200ml in the saucer Mello#2 1.2L + 200ml in the saucer On Day 102/60F, Mello#1 received 700ml and Mello#2 received 500ml of water. On Day 103/61F, Mello#1 received 700ml and Mello#2 received 500ml of water. On Day 104/62F, there was 1ml/L SilicRock, 0.5ml/L BioCalMag, 3ml/L Alfaboost, 1ml/L SugarRoyal, 0.5ml/L GreenSensation, 3ml/L PK 5-8, 1ml/L Orgatex, 1ml/L PowerBuds, 2ml/L StickyFingers, 1g/L BioEnhancer as additives. Mello#1 1.3L + 200ml in the saucer Mello#2 1L + 200ml in the saucer On Day 105/63F, Mello#1 received 700ml and Mello#2 received 500ml of water. ________________________________ Height measured from substrate surface #1 102cm #2 102cm ________________________________ Light Distance: 25cm Watt: 140W (75%) Ppfd: 900 Ø DLI: 39 Ø _______________________________ Environment Temp: 22-26°C RH: 40-50% VPD: 1.1-1.5 kPa

GanjaGecko Week 15/9F // D106/64F - D111/69F Not much to do this week. Only minimal watering at the beginning and middle of the week since the ladies aren't as thirsty anymore. On Day 108/66F, I gave them the last 600ml of water each. On Day 111/69F, both ladies were hung up to dry in the tent. The leaves without trichomes were removed for better air circulation during drying, as the fan is tilted towards the ground, directing the "wind" indirectly onto the buds so they don't dry out too quickly. On rainy days, a second fan tilted towards the tent floor helps with some additional airflow, as the humidity can be hard to manage and tends to climb towards 70%. To avoid stagnant humid air, this is my way of playing it safe on those days. On normal days, I can easily keep the humidity around 60%. The 40-50% humidity needed for flowering is a bit tricky, but it's manageable now as long as it doesn't rain all day. With forest and marshland nearby, the humidity is only really low in winter. Besides, you can't do much with the leaves without trichomes 😄 While removing the SCROG net, I had slight Helga flashbacks. The branches gave in to their weight and sprawled in all directions 🤣 MelloNilla is an unbelievable yield monster! Mello#2 might have needed another 5 days. Since Mello#1 promises significantly more yield, we went by the ripeness of Mello#1. Still, Mello#2 could be hung up with a clear conscience. The trichomes on Mello#1 are about 10-20% amber on the top buds to the middle buds, 80-90% milky, and 10-15% were still clear in the lower area. Mello#2 had a maximum of 5% amber, about 70-80% milky, and around 20% clear. In the lower area, there were still 20-30% clear. I find the stated 65-70 days of flowering time to be quite realistic. Also, unfortunately, I always have to consider the work week. That's why I try to plan the harvest days for the weekend. Terps/Aroma Mello#1: spicy/gassy with some rubbery notes Mello#2: mainly rubbery notes, reminiscent of a fresh eraser or new sneakers, the smell of fresh rubber shoe soles The slight gassy notes were more in the background I'll definitely go into more detail about the terps in the harvest update. I'm super excited to see each lady on the table and the smell from the dry trim filling the room. _____________________________ Fertilizing: Watering is done with water that is kept in motion 24/7 with an aquarium pump in a 10L watering can. I take as much as the ladies demand and mix it with one or another additive, depending on the ladies' stage. From about week 5, I water with about 10% of the pot volume. The whole thing is done in three parts with a 20-30 minute interval. Before each watering, the surface of the substrate is moistened. On Day 106/64F, there was pH-corrected water. Mello#1 500ml + 200ml in the saucer Mello#2 500ml + 200ml in the saucer On Day 108/66F, there was pH-corrected water. Mello#1 400ml + 200ml in the saucer Mello#2 400ml + 200ml in the saucer ________________________________ Height measured from substrate surface #1 102cm #2 102cm ________________________________ Light Distance: 25cm Watt: 140W (75%) Ppfd: 900 Ø DLI: 39 Ø _______________________________ Environment Temp: 22-26°C RH: 40-50% VPD: 1.1-1.5 kPa

GanjaGecko The two ladies were dried in the tent where they grew up. Both Mellos were hung upside down in 3-4 branches at a time. Since quite a bit of mass was developed, the branches could be distributed more evenly this way. In the tent, there were two 5W fans installed facing the ground. Most of the time, only one of the two 5W fans was running. On rainy days, the humidity often went up to around 70%, and on those days, the second 5W fan was turned on to ensure a bit more air circulation to avoid stagnant humid air and reduce the risk of mold. Luckily, this was only necessary for two days. After 8 days at an average of 20-22°C and an average humidity of 55-65%, the two ladies were ready to be trimmed and packed into jars. In the jars, there’s a large 62% Boveda pack for 30g of buds at the bottom, and a 58% Boveda pack for 14g of buds on top. Hoping that this way, there’s always minimal circulation in the jars. The jars are filled with an average of 40g, so when you shake the jars lightly, the buds still move a bit. In the first week, the jars were aired out twice a day, and some air was fanned into the jars to allow for some air exchange. In the second week, air is fanned into the jars once a day. From the third week on, this is no longer necessary. I was quite surprised with Mello#2, that despite having a few less branches than Mello#1, it still yielded so much. I’m really excited about Mello#1! It just yielded 125g. That makes her one of the ladies with the most wood in the shed😄 No one has yielded more for me yet. _______________________________ Environment Temp: 18-22°C RH: 55-65% _______________________________ Weight Mello#1 wet: 775g dry: 125.6g Mello#2 wet: 575g dry: 93.3g Total: wet: 1350g dry: 218.9g