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Bananakin Skywalker

FLO

EVO 4-120 Light Emitting Diodes/250W

VEG

XS1500 Pro Light Emitting Diodes/150W

Tent

120x60x180

Veggie Tent

Tent

Grow Tent 4'x4'x6.5' (120cm x 120cm x 200cm)

Fan

Cloudline Pro S6

Filt

Duct Carbon Filter XL 4-Inch

Contr

Controller 69 PRO

Indoor

Room Type

LST

weeks 4

15 liters

Pot Size

Start at 7 Week

1/16

Nutrients 2

Startrex - Bio Tabs

Startrex

5 mll

Mycotrex - Bio Tabs

Mycotrex

1 mll

Schnabeldino Bananakin Skywalker (DNA Genetics × Zamnesia) Time for a fresh adventure in the tent: I picked Bananakin Skywalker, a collab between DNA Genetics and Zamnesia. On paper it’s a 70% indica / 30% sativa hybrid with a flowering window of 8–9 weeks and potency up to 25% THC—a profile that promises relaxing body vibes without turning off the lights. The name alone hints at creamy banana notes layered over classic Kush character, and that’s exactly what I’m chasing with this run. I started the journey the way I always do: a simple germination routine, then into a prepared medium with a touch of beneficial biology to support root-zone life from day one. The seedling popped cleanly; those plump cotyledons and the tiny serrated tips looked picture-perfect (you can see them in the close-up). Early on I kept things gentle—soft airflow, stable temperatures, and a mild LED glow so the baby could focus on building roots and confidence. From here I’ll let the plant set the pace. Once it’s out of the crib stage, I’ll encourage a tidy, balanced structure and keep an eye on how the terp profile evolves. I’m expecting that dessert-leaning banana cream impression with a spicy-earthy Kush backbone, and I’m curious to see how loudly it sings after a proper cure. I’ll report back on structure, aroma, and overall character as the cycle unfolds— For now, the little Skywalker is up and reaching, and the force is definitely with this one. 🌱✨ 🌱 “Easy, organic, only-water method. Save 15% with GDBT420. biotabs.nl/en/shop/”

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Used method

Paper Towel

Germination Method

1/7

6 cm

Height

18 hrs

Light Schedule

25 °C

Day Air Temp

6.2

pH

No Smell

Smell

250 PPM

TDS

60 %

Air Humidity

20 °C

Solution Temp

19 °C

Night Air Temp

1 liters

Pot Size

50 cm

Lamp Distance

Nutrients 2

Bactrex - Bio Tabs

Bactrex

0.5 mll

Orgatrex - Bio Tabs

Orgatrex

5 mll

Schnabeldino 📅 Week 1 – Day 1 - 7 🔸Bananakin has come through the first week well. 🌱It looks healthy, is a rich green color, and has developed its first pair of serrated fan leaves in addition to the cotyledons. The stem is currently rather slender and slightly stretched, but it is stable. 🔸The one-time initial watering with Bactrex and Orgatrex was completely sufficient; after that, the substrate was allowed to dry out in between. At first, it was a tad too wet, but now it's fine again. 🔸A very solid start. Fresh color, healthy growth, and an overall vigorous impression. For week 2, I will continue to water carefully and move the light a little closer so that it continues to grow compactly. 📈 Current Conditions: 🌡️ Day: 26 °C 🌡️ Night: 20 °C 💨 Humidity: 60% 🔦 PPFD: 400–500 µmol (18/6 light cycle) 🛠️ Setup: 💡 Lighting: Viparspectra XS1500 Pro ⛺ Tent: 120 × 120 × 180 cm 🍯 Pots: 1 L 🌱 Medium: Bio-Bizz Light Mix 💊 Nutrients: Advanced Nutrients 💧 Water: Tap water (0.5 EC) 🌱 “Easy, organic, only-water method. Save 15% with GDBT420. biotabs.nl/en/shop/”

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6 cm

Height

18 hrs

Light Schedule

25 °C

Day Air Temp

6.2

pH

No Smell

Smell

250 PPM

TDS

60 %

Air Humidity

20 °C

Solution Temp

19 °C

Night Air Temp

1 liters

Pot Size

50 cm

Lamp Distance

Nutrients 3

Startrex - Bio Tabs

Startrex

4.1 mll

Mycotrex - Bio Tabs

Mycotrex

5 mll

Organic Fertiliser Tablets - Bio Tabs

Organic Fertiliser Tablets

2 mll

Schnabeldino 📅 Week 2 | Days 07–14 Day 14 – Bananakin Skywalker 🍌🗡️ 🔸 Soil prep: I mixed in Bactrex to kick-start the beneficial microbes. In the planting hole I sprinkled a small pinch of Mycotrex so the roots meet mycorrhiza right away. The transplant went smoothly and the root ball stayed intact. In addition, two Bio tabs were inserted into the soil about 10 cm deep to the right and left of the root ball. 100 g of Startrex. 5 g of Mycotrex 🔸 Shoots/Leaves: Deep, healthy green with short internodes—compact and happy. Banani grew a little crooked, so I had to fix it a little. 🔸 Summary: A smooth, microbe-boosted transplant. Bananakin Skywalker took the move like a champ and looks ready to charge into a strong growth week. 🌱✨ 📈 Current Conditions 🌡️🔆 = 24°C 🌡️🌜 = 19°C 💨 Humidity = 60% 🔦 PPFD = 400 µmol (12/12) 🛠️ Setup (unchanged) 💡 1 x Viparspectra 1500 XS Pro ⛺ 120 x120 x 180 Spiderfarmer 🍯 Pots: 15 liter fabric pots 🌱 Soil: Bio-Bizz light mix 💊 Nutrients: BIO Tabs 🌱 “Easy, organic, only-water method. Save 15% with GDBT420. biotabs.nl/en/shop/”

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16 cm

Height

18 hrs

Light Schedule

25 °C

Day Air Temp

6.2

pH

No Smell

Smell

250 PPM

TDS

60 %

Air Humidity

20 °C

Solution Temp

19 °C

Night Air Temp

15 liters

Pot Size

50 cm

Lamp Distance

Nutrients 3

Startrex - Bio Tabs

Startrex

4.1 mll

Mycotrex - Bio Tabs

Mycotrex

5 mll

Organic Fertiliser Tablets - Bio Tabs

Organic Fertiliser Tablets

2 mll

Schnabeldino 📅 Week 3 | Days 15–21 Day 20 – Bananakin Skywalker 🍌🗡️ 🔸 This week, I added Bactewx together with Orgatrex to the watering can—in just the right dosage, because she reacted calmly and showed no signs of stress. No abnormalities on the leaves, new shoots are compact and vigorous. I waited until everything was completely dry. 🔸This week, the good lady was also topped, otherwise I left her mostly alone. 📈 Current Conditions 🌡️🔆 = 23°C 🌡️🌜 = 18°C 💨 Humidity = 60% 🔦 PPFD = 400 µmol (12/12) 🛠️ Setup (unchanged) 💡 1 x Viparspectra 1500 XS Pro ⛺ 120 x120 x 180 Spiderfarmer 🍯 Pots: 15 liter fabric pots 🌱 Soil: Bio-Bizz light mix 💊 Nutrients: BIO Tabs 🌱 “Easy, organic, only-water method. Save 15% with GDBT420. biotabs.nl/en/shop/”

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16 cm

Height

18 hrs

Light Schedule

25 °C

Day Air Temp

6.2

pH

No Smell

Smell

250 PPM

TDS

60 %

Air Humidity

20 °C

Solution Temp

19 °C

Night Air Temp

15 liters

Pot Size

50 cm

Lamp Distance

Nutrients 3

Startrex - Bio Tabs

Startrex

4.1 mll

Mycotrex - Bio Tabs

Mycotrex

5 mll

Organic Fertiliser Tablets - Bio Tabs

Organic Fertiliser Tablets

2 mll

Schnabeldino 📅 Week 4 | Days 21–28 Day 28 – Bananakin Skywalker 🍌🗡️ 🔸 This week, the lady has made real progress. Visually, she looks great again—rich, deep green foliage and a beautifully compact, even bush. You can tell that she has coped well with being repotted and the minor stresses involved. Everything seems to have settled down in the pot too: the soil life is now visibly working harmoniously, the plant is stable and drinking reliably. 🔸Last week, I added Bactrex together with Orgatrex to the watering can—in exactly the right dosage, because she reacted calmly and showed no signs of stress. No abnormalities on the leaves, new shoots are compact and vigorous. 🔸I have now set the light to 12/12. The transition seems smooth: internodes remain short, the canopy is nice and even – ideal conditions for a clean start to flowering. I am already looking forward to the first small buds. Is now under a better flowering lamp. 🔸In short: Bananakin Skywalker is back on track and looks really “cinematic.” A robust, confident appearance – just the way I like it. 📈 Current Conditions 🌡️🔆 = 24°C 🌡️🌜 = 19°C 💨 Humidity = 60% 🔦 PPFD = 500 µmol (12/12) 🛠️ Setup (unchanged) 💡 1 x Viparspectra 1500 XS Pro ⛺ 120 x120 x 180 Spiderfarmer 🍯 Pots: 15 liter fabric pots 🌱 Soil: Bio-Bizz light mix 💊 Nutrients: BIO Tabs 🌱 “Easy, organic, only-water method. Save 15% with GDBT420. biotabs.nl/en/shop/”

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Used techniques

LST

Technique

1/9

25 cm

Height

12 hrs

Light Schedule

25 °C

Day Air Temp

6.2

pH

No Smell

Smell

250 PPM

TDS

58 %

Air Humidity

20 °C

Solution Temp

18 °C

Night Air Temp

15 liters

Pot Size

50 cm

Lamp Distance

Nutrients 3

Startrex - Bio Tabs

Startrex

4.1 mll

Mycotrex - Bio Tabs

Mycotrex

5 mll

Organic Fertiliser Tablets - Bio Tabs

Organic Fertiliser Tablets

2 mll

Schnabeldino 📅 Week 5 | Days 29–35 Day 35 – Bananakin Skywalker 🍌✨ 🔸 Bananakin is off to a great start in its first 12/12 week. The bush has opened up nicely, the side shoots have caught up and are closing the crown almost completely. From above: a dense green carpet, even without any outliers. The foliage is rich green, the leaves firm and neatly aligned. 🔸 Stretching has begun but remains well controlled. Internodes are short to medium, the tops are largely maintaining their height – exactly as desired. The first fine pre-flowers are appearing at the nodes, the 12/12 switch is taking effect. 🔸 Foliage continues to be “tucked” so that light can reach the center and air can circulate well. I'm saving more extensive defoliation until the end of the stretch phase. 🔸 Watering rhythm is right: she drinks constantly, with no signs of stress. 📈 Current Conditions 🌡️🔆 = 25 °C 🌡️🌜 = 18 °C 💨 Humidity = 58% 🔦 PPFD = 600 µmol (12/12) 🛠️ Setup (unchanged) 💡 1 × Viparspectra 1500 XS Pro ⛺ Spider Farmer 120 × 120 × 180 🍯 Pots: 15 L Fabric Pots 🌱 Soil: Bio-Bizz Light-Mix 💊 Nutrients: BIO Tabs 🌱 Easy, organic, only-water method. Save 15% with GDBT420. biotabs.nl/en/shop/

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38 cm

Height

12 hrs

Light Schedule

26 °C

Day Air Temp

6.2

pH

No Smell

Smell

250 PPM

TDS

58 %

Air Humidity

20 °C

Solution Temp

18 °C

Night Air Temp

15 liters

Pot Size

50 cm

Lamp Distance

Nutrients 3

Startrex - Bio Tabs

Startrex

4.1 mll

Mycotrex - Bio Tabs

Mycotrex

5 mll

Organic Fertiliser Tablets - Bio Tabs

Organic Fertiliser Tablets

2 mll

Schnabeldino 📅 Week 6 | Days 36–42 Day 42 – Bananakin Skywalker 🍌✨ 🔸 First flowers! Fresh, white threads are appearing on almost all shoot tips – the bud shape is clearly visible. The internodes remain compact, resulting in many tops of equal height on the surface. Stretching is still ongoing, but controlled. The crown is nicely rounded; the highest tip is roughly in the middle 38 cm range. The structure appears stable, side shoots have caught up well. 🔸 Foliage & vitality: Rich, dark green, leaves “pray” slightly upwards. Only a few older fans show minimal signs of wear – completely uncritical. 🔸 Light adjustment: Increase PPFD to 800 µmol/m²/s. Is now under a Spider Farmer 100 Watt, as it has a better red spectrum. 🔸 Continue gentle leaf tucking to allow light into the center. Light lollipopping at the bottom and 2–3 large fans removed to improve airflow and bud sites. Watering rhythm constant, only water – the soil life is working. 📈 Current Conditions 🌡️🔆 = 26 °C 🌡️🌜 = 18 °C 💨 Humidity = 58% 🔦 PPFD = 800 µmol (12/12) 🛠️ Setup (unchanged) 💡 1 × 100 Watt Spider-Farmer ⛺ Spider Farmer 120 × 120 × 180 🍯 Pots: 15 L Fabric Pots 🌱 Soil: Bio-Bizz Light-Mix 💊 Nutrients: BIO Tabs 🌱 Easy, organic, only-water method. Save 15% with GDBT420. biotabs.nl/en/shop/

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38 cm

Height

12 hrs

Light Schedule

26 °C

Day Air Temp

6.2

pH

Weak

Smell

250 PPM

TDS

60 %

Air Humidity

20 °C

Solution Temp

18 °C

Night Air Temp

15 liters

Pot Size

50 cm

Lamp Distance

Nutrients 3

Startrex - Bio Tabs

Startrex

4.1 mll

Mycotrex - Bio Tabs

Mycotrex

5 mll

Organic Fertiliser Tablets - Bio Tabs

Organic Fertiliser Tablets

2 mll

Schnabeldino 📅 Week 7 | Flowering Week 2–3 | Bananakin Skywalker 🍌✨ 🔸 Bananakin Skywalker is thriving this week – strong, healthy, and full of life. The buds are coming in beautifully, with fresh white pistils popping up all over the canopy. Her leaves are deep green and slightly glossy, showing she’s perfectly dialed in and happy with her environment. Overall, she’s in great shape – balanced, vigorous, and clearly entering that exciting stage where the buds start filling out fast. When the big tent is free, she will move, and then the humidity will definitely decrease. 🔸I did a light lollipopping session this week – all the small lower budsites were removed since they wouldn’t get much light anyway. Now she can focus all her energy on building up those top colas where it really counts. 🔸She’s drinking heavily, definitely showing her appetite as the flowering picks up speed. In the next few days, I’ll start giving her BIO PK from BioTabs to boost bud development and help her stack those flowers even more. 📈 Current Conditions 🌡️🔆 = 26 °C 🌡️🌜 = 18 °C 💨 Humidity = 60% 🔦 PPFD = 800 µmol (12/12) 🛠️ Setup (unchanged) 💡 1 × 100 Watt Spider-Farmer ⛺ Spider Farmer 120 × 120 × 180 🍯 Pots: 15 L Fabric Pots 🌱 Soil: Bio-Bizz Light-Mix 💊 Nutrients: BIO Tabs 🌱 Easy, organic, only-water method. Save 15% with GDBT420. biotabs.nl/en/shop/Week 7 | Flowering Week 2–3 - Bananakin Skywalker

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foxbberg commented10d ago

Echt schöne Bilder!!! Ich schlage erweiterte Menüpunkte für das Foto-Set up vor:-)). Mal im ernst - kannst Du mal was zu Deinem Foto-Equippment/Setup, Bearbeitung und so schreiben? Mich würd's interessieren :-) GROW ON!

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Schnabeldino commented2d ago

@foxbberg, Ja kann ich beim nächsten mal machen, ist aber nichts High End 😁 Hintergrund eine Fotoleinwand aus Pappe, 2 Softboxen für Licht mit Stativ, (je mehr Licht desto besser) habe damals mal ein ganzes Set gehabt mit 5 Stativen, Lampen und Schirmen etc. 😅 Kamera ist eine 15 Jahre alte Nikon Spiegelreflex mit Makro.😅 thats it 😇Bilder werden im RAW aufgenommen und anschließend mit Lightroom angepasst z.B Helligkeit, Kontrast uvm. Und danke für dein Feedback 😁👌 grow on 🌱

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foxbberg commented1d ago

@Schnabeldino, ...das Ergebnis spricht für sich:-) Daumen hoch!!! Danke!

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Xonidan commented9d ago

Eine schöne Pflanze Du hast, kleiner Skywalker !

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Schnabeldino commented2d ago

@Xonidan, yesssir 😇 Du viel haben Recht, finden schön Pflanze 🌱

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Cauli commented10d ago

Sieht aus wie gemalt 💚 echt traumhaft

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Schnabeldino commented2d ago

@Cauli, Eine schöne Idee auch mal eine zu malen 😇😋 thanks for the love! 🙏

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DrGruen commented8d ago

Tolle Pflanze😀bin auf das Endergebnis gespannt😎 Viel Glück 😊

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