Apple Fritter

Hexahydrat666 After the fungus gnat plague, thrips have now settled in. In the next few days, predatory mites will come into the tent, and I hope to get rid of those pests quickly.

Hexahydrat666 The predatory mites are showing results, no new feeding marks from the thrips. The Lumii Switch Blade is running in growth mode at about 80 watts.

Hexahydrat666 The flowering phase has begun. Within a week, the lady has more than doubled her height. Fungus gnats and thrips also seem to be no problem anymore (thanks to nematodes and predatory mites). The light is now running in bloom mode at about 120 watts.

Hexahydrat666 After the fungus gnats and thrips, now we also have aphids. Nothing is spared in this grow. To combat the pests, ladybug larvae are being used. Otherwise, the plant still looks quite healthy and has gained quite a bit.

Hexahydrat666 I tried to wash off the aphids with the shower head, but those little pests are really stubborn and the success was limited. Since the ladybug larvae haven't hatched yet, I put a few adult ladybugs in the tent. I hope those critters are really hungry and can save my ladies.

Hexahydrat666 The ladybugs help to keep the aphids in check a bit. Still, the plant is weakened by the infestation, and the flowers are only slowly developing. However, I'm optimistic that the plant will hold on until harvest.

Hexahydrat666 Still dealing with aphids. The infestation has decreased thanks to the ladybugs, but there are still some of those little pests around, which weakens the plants. However, I’ve discovered some ladybug eggs and hope that the larvae will hatch soon and that the issue with the aphids will be resolved quickly.

Hexahydrat666 It's more of an expedition into the animal kingdom than a grow report. Still tons of aphids, but the ladybugs are doing their best and are laying eggs diligently. The first larvae have hatched and hopefully have a good appetite. It's a shame that it's so close to harvest; I would have liked to give the little creatures more time, but I think I'll be harvesting by the end of the week. The first trichomes are turning amber and the leaves are yellowing.

Hexahydrat666 Harvest time against my will. I would have liked to give the lady a bit more time, but the aphids are multiplying so rapidly despite the ladybugs and their larvae that I have to harvest before my plants die. Everywhere on the buds and leaves, the cocoons of hatched aphids are sticking. Let's see how this tastes 🤮