Sour Puffs, Opium, Cali Crasher, Kush

Kush8 Hi all! 👋 This is the only video I have from the very beginning of the grow, so here’s a quick intro. From right to left: DC Kush, Sour Puffs, Cali Crasher, and Opium. I applied LST (low-stress training) early on to encourage more even growth and better light exposure. Feeding was started with Green House Feeding Bio Line — using BioGrow and BioEnhancer according to the official schedule. Excited to see how these strains develop under the Maltese sun. Let’s grow! 🌞🌿

Kush8 The plants have responded well to LST — they’re spreading nicely with strong side branching and tight internodes. BioGrow & BioEnhancer from GHF continue to work well, no signs of deficiency or stress. All four strains are looking healthy and pushing out new growth daily. Getting ready for the real stretch in the coming weeks! 🌿

Kush8 Plants are showing great structure and steady growth by this point. LST is clearly working — branches are spreading wide and flat, maximizing sun exposure. 📏 Estimated height: ~35–50 cm Wide leaf canopy, strong internodes, solid early veg form. Looks like all four strains are staying compact but vigorous. 🌱 Feeding: Continuing with Green House Feeding BioGrow + BioEnhancer — plants are responding well, with lush green color and no signs of deficiency. 🌞 Weather (Malta): Temps were around 21–25°C, with plenty of sun. Ideal conditions for early vegetative development. Strain Lineup (L → R): Opium • Cali Crasher • Sour Puffs • DC Kush

Kush8 ✅ Transplanted on May 31st into 50L fabric pots — they loved the extra space and instantly took off. Huge boost in growth and structure. 🌱 Feed update: Added Green House Feeding BioGrow again during transplant. Honestly, GHF is a game-changer — apply once every 8 weeks, no daily measuring, no fuss. Works amazing for cannabis and tomatoes (check the vid 🍅). 📏 Growth: By the end of the week, plants reached ~90–110 cm. Strong vertical stretch started. Side branches are now well-formed, and canopy is filling out nicely. 🛠️ Issues: Started noticing whiteflies and other pests. Neem oil helps a bit, but not a full fix — still experimenting with pest control options. 🌞 Weather (Malta): Day temps ~24–27°C, sunny and dry — perfect stretch conditions.

Kush8 The plants are entering their final weeks of vegetative growth and are clearly preparing for preflower. Structure is bushy, strong, and balanced thanks to early LST and healthy feeding. 📏 Height estimate: ~120–140 cm — they’ve clearly stretched a lot since the transplant on May 31. Vertical growth is accelerating, especially on central colas. 🌱 Condition: Deep green, no visible deficiencies Leaf posture is open and active, though some minor clawing in upper leaves suggests slight heat or nutrient tension Canopy is thick, suggesting a solid root system is now fully active

Kush8 Video footage: June 24 & July 3 Strains: Opium • Cali Crasher • Sour Puffs • DC Kush Stage: Early Flowering (continued week count from veg) 📈 Growth & Structure: By Week 10, stretch had slowed down. Plants reached ~150–165 cm and stabilized in shape. LST worked great — wide, open canopies with strong side branching. In Week 11, all four strains clearly entered early bloom. Pistils are visible across all tops, especially on Opium and Cali Crasher. Budsites are stacking up, spacing looks uniform. 🌿 Feeding: Still running exclusively on GHF BioGrow, last applied during transplant (May 31). No adjustments, no deficiencies. Plants maintain healthy green color and balanced leaf posture. No additional boosters used yet — GHF’s simplicity continues to impress. Pest Management: Whiteflies and some unidentified insects still active. Neem oil slows them down but isn’t fully effective. No major visible damage yet — monitoring closely. 📹 Visuals from both videos: Dense foliage, slight shine on leaves Clear pistil development in upper nodes Plants are swaying under their own weight — early sign of flower mass forming No yellowing, no leaf burn — a very healthy canopy 🌞 Weather in Malta: Day temps between 28–32°C, UV index high, full sun most of the day. Perfect conditions for flower onset, though pests thrive too. 📝 Next Step: Watch for bud stacking, start monitoring trichomes in coming weeks. Possible addition of bloom support if needed (but still on track with GHF base). Pest control may need upgrade (e.g., yellow sticky traps, predatory bugs, or rotation with potassium soap).

Kush8 Video footage: July 28 & August 7 Strains: Opium • Cali Crasher • Sour Puffs • DC Kush Stage: Mid Flower Feeding update: BioBloom added @ 4 g/L (per GHF instructions) 📦 Nutrient Update: On July 28 and August 7, I added Green House Feeding BioBloom at the recommended rate of 4g per liter of substrate (~200g per 50L pot). Application went smoothly. Plants responded well — no burn, no deficiencies, and buds are visibly swelling. 🌸 Flower Development: Bud sites are now thickening and stacking nicely. Pistils are still mostly white, but some light browning begins to show — especially on DC Kush and Sour Puffs. Opium shows slower, but chunkier development. Cali Crasher is becoming very frosty. 📏 Structure: Plants holding height at ~160–170 cm. No new vertical growth — all energy now goes into bud mass. Canopies are well-ventilated thanks to early LST and leaf thinning. 🌿 Health: Leaves look healthy, but some signs of natural aging begin on lowers (light yellowing). Trichome production visibly increasing on fan leaves and sugar leaves. No signs of overfeeding — BioGrow and BioBloom working well in tandem. Pest status: Still some insect activity, but controlled. No widespread damage. Neem applications likely keeping it manageable. No signs of mold or rot despite heat. 🌞 Weather: Hot and dry — ~32–35°C daily highs, UV intense. Plants seem well-adapted, showing resilience in full sun. 🎥 Videos show: Visible bud stacking Slight sparkle from trichomes in sun No sagging or wilt — pots holding moisture well

Kush8 Strains: Opium • Cali Crasher • Sour Puffs • DC Kush Stage: Late Flower / Bud Fattening Footage: Aug 16, 19, 20 🌸 Bud Development: The plants are now putting everything into their flowers. Buds are swelling fast — denser, frostier, and heavier by the day. Cali Crasher and Sour Puffs are leading in crystal production, with Opium showing more rounded, chunkier tops. DC Kush is stacking tall, with long colas that are starting to show some weight bend. 🔬 Trichomes: Visible on both buds and fan leaves. Mostly clear-to-cloudy. Still a couple weeks to peak, but already looking frosty. 📦 Feeding: Still running on the BioBloom added earlier. No signs of lockout or burn — perfect balance. Plants are self-regulating well — lower fans starting to fade naturally, without stress. 📏 Structure: Colas are thick, internodes closing. Some staking or netting may soon be needed to support the main tops as they bulk up. Pests: Minor presence, not spreading. Buds look clean. Continue light neem or switch to plain water mist to avoid late flower residue. 🌞 Weather: Hot, dry, UV-intense. Perfect ripening conditions. Night temps still warm — no humidity spikes, no signs of mold or botrytis. 🎥 Video shows: Sticky, swollen colas Healthy fade starting from the bottom Good air movement and light penetration into canopy 🔜 Next steps: Begin trichome checks closer to 50% cloudy → 10% amber zone Monitor aroma — terp profile is likely peaking soon

Kush8 Footage dates: Sept 2, 10, 11, 15 Strains: Opium • Cali Crasher • Sour Puffs • DC Kush Stage: Late Flower / Ripening Complete Next post: Harvest update (separate) 🌸 Flowers at Peak: By early September, all plants reached full maturity. Buds are fat, tight, fully stacked. Trichomes are now mostly cloudy with 5–15% amber, especially on Sour Puffs and DC Kush. Opium shows the longest ripening window — still pushing white pistils into Week 18. 💎 Trichomes: Shimmering in the sun, thick coverage. Some foxtailing visible on the sunniest tops (natural, not stress-induced). Aroma is intense — gassy, fruity, and spicy notes depending on strain. 🍃 Fading & Finish: Leaves are fading beautifully. Controlled senescence — yellow tones from the bottom, with some red/purple hints on DC Kush. No signs of overfeed or flush-burn. 📽️ Videos show: Colas bending under their own weight Excellent density and frost level Clean, pest-free buds — no visible mold or rot despite intense heat Feeding: No additional inputs during this phase. Plants running on stored nutrients — fade is clean. Some light waterings only, no further amendments after BioBloom. 🌞 Weather (Malta): Dry September sun with high UV — perfect final ripening window Cooler nights help bring out color and terpene lock-in

Kush8 ❄️ DC Kush – Final Report 🌱 Genetics: Doctor’s Choice 🗓️ Harvested: ~Sept 18 🏺 Yield: ~140–150 g dry 🌿 Medium: 50L pot, GHF BioLine 🌱 Training: Early LST, no defol ⛅ Climate: Sunny, dry, Mediterranean 🌼 Flowering: DC Kush stretched the most and rewarded with long, stacked colas. Thick internodes, very little fluff. Buds were tight and heavy — needed light support by harvest. 💎 Trichomes: One of the frostiest. Strong trich production even on large fans. Sticky fingers every time. 💨 Smoke: Heavy, sedative body stone with some mental relaxation. Classic couch-kush vibe. Strong night strain. 📌 Notes: – Great for extractions – Very responsive to LST – Stays compact with enough width — ideal outdoor hybrid

Kush8 🍬 Sour Puffs – Final Report 🌱 Genetics: Doctor’s Choice 🗓️ Harvested: ~Sept 20 🏺 Yield: ~130-140 g dry 🌿 Medium: 50L, fed with GHF dry amendments 🌱 Training: LST, low-stress shaping 🌼 Flowering: Sour Puffs was the most "resin-forward" strain of the season. Very early trichome development and excellent bag appeal. Buds were short, round, and incredibly sticky. Pistils browned earlier than others, but no foxtailing. 💎 Trichomes: Glass-like frost across buds and trim. One of the easiest plants to trim due to leaf/flower ratio. 💨 Smoke: Fruity candy on inhale, slight sour funk on exhale. Energetic, euphoric, perfect for daytime creativity or laughter sessions. 📌 Notes: – Best smell in the grow – Would be great for hash or dry sift – Harvested at peak, zero regrets

Kush8 🔥 Cali Crasher – Final Report 🌱 Genetics: Doctor’s Choice 🗓️ Outcome: Removed ~early Sept (Week 17) 🌾 Yield: Turned into BHO 🌿 Issue: Mealybug infestation late flower 🛠️ Solution: Early harvest + extract processing 🌼 Flowering: Cali Crasher had great potential — fast stacking, strong OG structure, and vanilla-gas aroma — but got hit with mealybugs in the final 2 weeks. Rather than risk contamination, I pulled it early and ran it into BHO. 💨 BHO Result: Tasted fire. Good potency, flavorful, and clean. Not what I planned — but definitely not wasted. 📌 Notes: – Strong growth until pest hit – Will retry this strain indoors next season – Big lesson on pest control timing

Kush8 🌸 Opium – Final Report 🌱 Genetics: Paradise Seeds 🗓️ Harvested: ~Sept 22 (latest finisher) 🏺 Yield: ~120–150 g dry 🌿 Medium: 50L fabric pot, GHF BioGrow + BioBloom Training: LST only ⛅ Climate: Full sun (Malta) 🌼 Flowering: Opium was the slowest but most “classic” strain in the tent — long ripening, full-bodied flowers, chunky calyxes. Didn’t rush, didn’t stress. White pistils held late, but payoff came in week 18–19. 💎 Trichomes: Thick coverage, clear → cloudy → amber spread evenly. Sugar leaves sparkled, and top colas were fully frosted. 💨 Smoke: Still smoking it today. Smooth, spicy, slightly creamy. Burns slow. Balanced effect: calming, centered, cerebral and body. 📌 Notes: – Very resilient to heat – Perfect strain for long flowering environments – Would definitely grow again for personal stash