Kush für Karen

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Borberad The Karen Kush Chronicles! Greetings, you passionate gardeners and friends of the best plant. After our previous botanical escapades, we now turn to another fascinating personality: Karen Kush from Zamnesia. Get ready for a journey into the depths of Kush genetics, which are both robust and rich in character! As usual, we will again try to document every step of this promising plant with meticulous photo documentation and occasional video insights. Witness how an unassuming seed develops into a plant that has the potential to pamper us with classic Kush aromas and deep relaxation. Profile: Zamnesia's Karen Kush – The Robust Beauty * Genetics: Zamnesia's Karen Kush is a tribute to the famous Kush line, known for its strength and relaxing effects. It can be assumed to be an indica-dominant hybrid that brings together the best traits of its Kush ancestors. It promises robustness and reliable flower production. * Size: Typically, Kush strains tend to be rather compact to medium in size, which is also expected for Karen Kush. Expect heights that are manageable in your grow space while still allowing for an impressive flower structure. * Color: The coloration of Karen Kush is expected to be dominated by rich green tones. During the flowering period, the dense buds may transition from darker greens to subtle purple or bluish hues, especially at cooler temperatures. A thick layer of sparkling trichomes will cover the buds. * Aroma & Terpenes: Expect the classic earthy and pine-like Kush scent, often accompanied by sweet, citrusy, or slightly spicy notes. The terpene profile is likely rich in myrcene, pinene, and caryophyllene, contributing to this deep and complex aroma. * Special Features: Karen Kush is expected to impress with its high potency and deeply relaxing effects. It is known for its dense, resinous buds and relative ease of cultivation, making it a good choice for our Borberad experiment. The effects are typically strongly physically relaxing, ideal for the evening or for stress relief. Legal Notice (The small but important addition) "As always, the unshakeable principle of the Borberad house applies to our Karen Kush Chronicles: This grow diary serves exclusively for the scientific documentation of a private and legal cultivation project in accordance with applicable laws. Any abusive or illegal use of the plants or their products is strictly prohibited and will be rejected." Our proven schedule for germination and early growth is also set for Karen Kush and has been slightly optimized. Week 0: The Germination Phase The seed germination has begun. * Day 0.1: After soaking for about 20 hours in 1% H₂O₂, the seed was placed in our substrate, the coconut germination medium – a hole filled with about 100 ml of coconut in the 400 ml pot, surrounded by 300 ml of light mix. * Day 0.2: The first patience phase begins. We are waiting for the seed to break its shell. * Day 0.3/0.4: The first signs of life are visible. The cotyledons break through the substrate after we observed a first bulge of the substrate surface. We then increased the DLI from about 12 to 16 to give the seedling enough light. * Day 0.5: We removed the cover to lower the relative humidity to about 80% and increased the light intensity to 20 DLI. * Day 0.6: Everything under control. The plant shows vital growth. * Day 0.7: The light dome was removed. The relative humidity now drops to 60–65%, which encourages the plant to build a strong root system. * Fertilization & Measurements: No fertilizer or water.
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Week 1. Vegetation
1y ago
6 cm
Height
28 °C
Day Air Temp
65 %
Air Humidity
25 °C
Night Air Temp
0.4 l
Pot Size
415 PPM
CO₂ Level
Borberad Week 1: The Birth of a Legend Karen has successfully completed her first week. Despite our care with climate control (28 °C and 60–65% relative humidity) and the gradual light exposure, the first leaves have suffered a bit, and she has stretched quite a bit. When transplanting, she'll be planted a little deeper. As the substrate begins to dry out, it's time for the first watering with 2ml/l Calmag and 5ml/l Hesi Root until the soil is sufficiently moist again. * Plant Condition: The plant is vibrant and has unfurled its cotyledons. The stem is strong and compact. * Important Events: Successful germination, beginning of watering with light additives * Fertilization & Measurements: Osmosis water 20 Micro Siemens buffered with Xpert Nutrients Calmag 2ml/L and 5ml/L Hesi Root * Adjustments: To counteract the leaf damage, the plant was sprayed with Biobizz Leafcoat.
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Week 2. Vegetation
1y ago
9 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
28 °C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
800 PPM
TDS
65 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
25 °C
Night Air Temp
0.4 l
Pot Size
0.4 l
Watering Volume
10 cm
Lamp Distance
415 PPM
CO₂ Level
Borberad Week 2: The Foundation is Being Laid Karin is in the second week of Veg. The first "true" leaves are unfolding, which is the starting signal for our nutrient supply. Today, for the first time, there was water enriched with 5 ml/l Hesi Root for strong root development and 2 ml/l Calmag to harden our osmosis water. If there are signs of deficiency, we will additionally add 2.5 ml/l Hesi TNT. The DLI has been increased to 30. And this week, we will be repotting. * Plant Condition: The first "true" leaves are fully developed. * Important Events: Start of nutrient feeding. Increase of DLI. Repotting into 3l on Veg Day 11 * Fertilization & Measurements: * Watering: pH about 6.0. Conductivity about 2 S. * Drain: We measure sporadically to maintain the deviation of +/- 500 S. * Adjustments: Since the plant has already fully rooted its pot, repotting has been done.
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Week 3. Vegetation
1y ago
9 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
28 °C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
800 PPM
TDS
65 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
25 °C
Night Air Temp
0.4 l
Pot Size
0.4 l
Watering Volume
10 cm
Lamp Distance
415 PPM
CO₂ Level
Borberad Week 3 Vegetation Week 2: Transplanting Survived Karen is in the second week of Veg. The first three nodes have already grown. This week, the nutrient dosage will be slowly increased - 5ml Hesi TNT for proper nutrients during growth, 5 ml/l Hesi Root for strong root development, and 2 ml/l Calmag to harden our osmosis water. The DLI was increased to 40 over the course of the week. On day 20, the plant was topped above the 4th node. * Plant Condition: The transplanting on day 11 was well survived; 3 nodes have already developed. * Important Events: Increasing nutrient supply. Raising the DLI. Topping on day 20. * Fertilization & Measurements: * Watering: pH about 6.0. EC about 1.4 - 2 mS. * Drain: We measure sporadically to maintain the deviation of +/- 500 µS. * Adjustments: none
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Week 4. Vegetation
1y ago
9 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
28 °C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
800 PPM
TDS
65 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
25 °C
Night Air Temp
0.4 l
Pot Size
0.4 l
Watering Volume
10 cm
Lamp Distance
415 PPM
CO₂ Level
Borberad Veg.oche 4
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Week 5. Vegetation
1y ago
20 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
28 °C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
800 PPM
TDS
65 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
25 °C
Night Air Temp
0.4 l
Pot Size
0.4 l
Watering Volume
10 cm
Lamp Distance
415 PPM
CO₂ Level
Nutrients 3
TNT Complex  - Hesi
TNT Complex
4 mll
Root Complex - Hesi
Root Complex
1 mll
Cal-Mag Amino - Xpert Nutrients
Cal-Mag Amino
2 mll
Borberad Week 5 No training yet, she's quite bushy.
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Week 6. Vegetation
1y ago
20 cm
Height
19 hrs
Light Schedule
28 °C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
800 PPM
TDS
65 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
25 °C
Night Air Temp
0.4 l
Pot Size
0.4 l
Watering Volume
10 cm
Lamp Distance
415 PPM
CO₂ Level
Nutrients 4
Bloom Complex  - Hesi
Bloom Complex
4 mll
Boost - Hesi
Boost
1 mll
Cal-Mag Amino - Xpert Nutrients
Cal-Mag Amino
2 mll
Borberad Week 7 The Transition to Flowering The big event is approaching! We're switching the light cycle to 12/12. To make the transition stress-free, we've reduced the DLI to 30. The feeding schedule changes to 5 ml/l Hesi Bloom, 2 ml/l Hesi Boost (once a week), 1 ml/l Plagron Greensensation (once a week), and 2 ml/l Calmag. * Plant condition: Start of the flowering stretch. * Important events: Change of the light cycle. Reduction of the DLI. LST to keep the plants at the same height. * Feeding & Measurements: * Watering: pH about 6.3. EC 1.4 to 2 mS. * Drain: We ensure that the pH does not drop below 5.5 and does not exceed 6.8. * Adjustments: Light cycle to 12/12.
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Week 7. Flowering
1y ago
20 cm
Height
19 hrs
Light Schedule
28 °C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
800 PPM
TDS
65 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
25 °C
Night Air Temp
0.4 l
Pot Size
0.4 l
Watering Volume
10 cm
Lamp Distance
415 PPM
CO₂ Level
Nutrients 4
Bloom Complex  - Hesi
Bloom Complex
4 mll
Boost - Hesi
Boost
1 mll
Cal-Mag Amino - Xpert Nutrients
Cal-Mag Amino
2 mll
Borberad Flowering Week 1: The Transition to Flowering The big event is coming! The light cycle has been switched to 12/12. To make the transition stress-free, we've reduced the DLI to 30 and will raise it to 35 at the end of the week. The feeding schedule changes to 5 ml/l Hesi Bloom, 2 ml/l Hesi Boost (once a week), 1 ml/l Plagron Greensensation (once a week), and 2 ml/l Calmag, 1 ml Silicaforce, 0.5 ml Hesi pH (once a week). * Plant Condition: Start of the flowering stretch. * Important Events: Change of light cycle. Reduction of DLI. * Feeding & Measurements: * Watering: pH about 6.3. Conductivity 1.4 to 2 mS. * Drain: We ensure that the pH does not drop below 5.5 and does not exceed 6.8. Adjustments: Silicaforce has been added to the feeding schedule.
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Week 8. Flowering
1y ago
35 cm
Height
12 hrs
Light Schedule
25 °C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
800 PPM
TDS
65 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
25 °C
Night Air Temp
20 l
Pot Size
2 l
Watering Volume
10 cm
Lamp Distance
415 PPM
CO₂ Level
Nutrients 4
Bloom Complex  - Hesi
Bloom Complex
4 mll
Boost - Hesi
Boost
1 mll
Cal-Mag Amino - Xpert Nutrients
Cal-Mag Amino
2 mll
Borberad Flowering Week 2 The flowering begins The plant is stretching and developing flower clusters. The DLI has been gradually increased to 40-45. The feeding schedule remains unchanged. * Plant condition: Strong flowering stretch, first flower clusters visible. * Important events: Increase in DLI. * Feeding & measurements: * Watering: pH around 6.3. EC 1.4 to 2 mS. * Drain: We ensure that the pH does not drop below 5.5 and does not exceed 6.8, and that the EC maintains the +/- 500 mS deviation. * Adjustments:
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Week 9. Flowering
10mo ago
45 cm
Height
12 hrs
Light Schedule
25 °C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
800 PPM
TDS
65 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
25 °C
Night Air Temp
20 l
Pot Size
2 l
Watering Volume
10 cm
Lamp Distance
425 PPM
CO₂ Level
Nutrients 4
Bloom Complex  - Hesi
Bloom Complex
4 mll
Boost - Hesi
Boost
1 mll
Cal-Mag Amino - Xpert Nutrients
Cal-Mag Amino
2 mll
Borberad Flowering Week 3 The flowering is in progress! The plant is still stretching a bit timidly. Overall, the plant has grown very bushy and dense, so it needs to be defoliated and pruned now. The feeding schedule remains unchanged. * Plant condition: Moderate flowering stretch, beautiful flower clusters. * Important events: Tent change, lollipopping * Feeding & measurements: * Watering: pH about 6.3. EC 1.4 to 2 mS. * Drain: We ensure that the pH value does not drop below 5.5 and does not exceed 6.8, and that the EC maintains the +/- 500 mS deviation. * Adjustments: Defoliation and lollipopping
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Week 10. Flowering
10mo ago
45 cm
Height
12 hrs
Light Schedule
25 °C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
800 PPM
TDS
65 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
25 °C
Night Air Temp
20 l
Pot Size
2 l
Watering Volume
10 cm
Lamp Distance
425 PPM
CO₂ Level
Nutrients 4
Bloom Complex  - Hesi
Bloom Complex
4 mll
Boost - Hesi
Boost
1 mll
Cal-Mag Amino - Xpert Nutrients
Cal-Mag Amino
2 mll
Borberad Week 10 Beautiful stinky buds on the little flower that are slowly getting thicker. Trichomes are still crystal clear, as expected at this time with 56 to 63 days of flowering. Since the little flower developed claw-like leaves in the meantime, the amount of water and nutrient concentration has been reduced. * Plant condition: Strong flowering stretch, first flower clusters visible. * Important events: Increase in DLI. * Nutrients & measurements: * Watering: pH about 6.5. EC 0.9 * Drain: We ensure that the pH does not drop below 5.5 and does not exceed 6.8, and that the EC maintains the +/- 500 µS deviation. * Adjustments: The little flower has only moderately stretched so far to reach the height of its roommate, so it has been placed on a stool. (Luckily, we haven't set up a SCROG net)
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Week 11. Flowering
10mo ago
55 cm
Height
12 hrs
Light Schedule
25 °C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
800 PPM
TDS
65 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
25 °C
Night Air Temp
20 l
Pot Size
2 l
Watering Volume
10 cm
Lamp Distance
425 PPM
CO₂ Level
Nutrients 4
Bloom Complex  - Hesi
Bloom Complex
4 mll
Boost - Hesi
Boost
1 mll
Cal-Mag Amino - Xpert Nutrients
Cal-Mag Amino
2 mll
Borberad Week 11
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Week 12. Flowering
10mo ago
55 cm
Height
12 hrs
Light Schedule
25 °C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
800 PPM
TDS
65 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
25 °C
Night Air Temp
20 l
Pot Size
2 l
Watering Volume
10 cm
Lamp Distance
425 PPM
CO₂ Level
Nutrients 4
Bloom Complex  - Hesi
Bloom Complex
4 mll
Boost - Hesi
Boost
1 mll
Cal-Mag Amino - Xpert Nutrients
Cal-Mag Amino
2 mll
Borberad Week 12
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Week 13. Flowering
9mo ago
55 cm
Height
12 hrs
Light Schedule
25 °C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
800 PPM
TDS
65 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
25 °C
Night Air Temp
20 l
Pot Size
2 l
Watering Volume
10 cm
Lamp Distance
425 PPM
CO₂ Level
Nutrients 4
Bloom Complex  - Hesi
Bloom Complex
4 mll
Boost - Hesi
Boost
1 mll
Cal-Mag Amino - Xpert Nutrients
Cal-Mag Amino
2 mll
Borberad The last few weeks the trichomes are slowly all milky and the first ones are turning amber. There is no food left.
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Week 14. Harvest
9mo ago
Happy Harvest Day!
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Pflanze mit mittelmäßigem Strech aber heftigem duft. Leider aufgrund der mega großen und dichten Buds etwas anfällig für Schimmel.
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49.9 g
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Borberad Some buds were sacrificed to the rod. Since we're only drying the prettiest buds anyway, it's not a big deal.
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UnorthadoxDude
UnorthadoxDude commentedweek 149mo ago
Did this one suffer lack of calcium? It seems there was a nice harvest despite some leaf symptoms. Congrats!
Borberad
Borberad commented9mo ago
@UnorthadoxDude, Yes, she had a total lockout at the end, but it was hardly worth holding out because the harvest was within reach. And once it hangs so wrong, it is difficult and needs time to pull it straight again.
Borberad
Borberad commented9mo ago
@UnorthadoxDude, 👍 Yes, unfortunately, she had a complete lockout at the end. But it was still enough for a beautiful harvest.
DrGruen
DrGruen commentedweek 149mo ago
beautiful buds 👍😬
Borberad
Borberad commented9mo ago
@DrGruen, Thank you very much ✌️🍀
Patricia_Zamnesia
Have fun 💙!
Borberad
Borberad commented10mo ago
@Patricia_Zamnesia, Thank you! 💙
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