The Grow Awards 2026 πŸ†

White Russian πŸ’€ Serious Genetics Run

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2d ago
Mix
Living Soil
Indoor
Room Type
Topping
weeks 4
LST
weeks 4-5
ScrOG
weeks 4-5
Defoliation
weeks 4-5, 8
Lollipopping
weeks 5, 8
12-12
weeks 6
113 liters
Pot Size
3 liters
Watering
Start at 13 Week
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Week 1. Vegetation
3mo ago
18 hrs
Light Schedule
29 Β°C
Day Air Temp
80 %
Air Humidity
26 Β°C
Solution Temp
29 Β°C
Substrate Temp
25 Β°C
Night Air Temp
113 liters
Pot Size
0.5 liters
Watering Volume
60 cm
Lamp Distance
ElNass Season 2 continues with White Russian by Serious Seeds βš”οΈ. Same 113 L living soil ecosystem, fully regenerated from Season 1 stronger roots, richer microbiome, and precision SCROG training. White Russian ❄️ started her story more slowly 🐒. Next to her Bubblegum sister she seemed to lag behind, but her first leaves πŸƒ were healthy, a soft shade of green πŸ’š. She too only received declorinated water πŸ’§ during her first days, letting her roots settle into the living soil. #livingsoil #organic #scrog #season2 #seriousseeds #ledgrow #nemessis200w #elnassgrow
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Week 2. Vegetation
3mo ago
18 hrs
Light Schedule
30 Β°C
Day Air Temp
75 %
Air Humidity
26 Β°C
Solution Temp
30 Β°C
Substrate Temp
25 Β°C
Night Air Temp
113 liters
Pot Size
0.5 liters
Watering Volume
60 cm
Lamp Distance
ElNass Step by step πŸ‘£, White Russian grew stronger. She developed her first nodes 🌿 and, although smaller, showed resilience πŸ’ͺ. She also received a small dose of worm tea. #livingsoil #organic #scrog #season2 #seriousseeds #ledgrow #nemessis200w #elnassgrow
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Week 3. Vegetation
3mo ago
18 hrs
Light Schedule
28 Β°C
Day Air Temp
75 %
Air Humidity
26 Β°C
Solution Temp
28 Β°C
Substrate Temp
23 Β°C
Night Air Temp
113 liters
Pot Size
0.5 liters
Watering Volume
60 cm
Lamp Distance
ElNass This week she also tasted her first enzyme tea, about 0.3 L. The reaction was clear: her central leaves opened wider 🌱 and looked stronger. She’s still smaller than Bubblegum 🐌 vs πŸ‡, but her dark green color 🌳 and compact shape show perfect health. No topping for now β›”βœ‚οΈ she still needs a couple more nodes. In the meantime, I may start some gentle LST πŸŽ—οΈ to help her spread out and stimulate lateral growth. #livingsoil #organic #scrog #season2 #seriousseeds #ledgrow #nemessis200w #elnassgrow
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Week 4. Vegetation
2mo ago
18 hrs
Light Schedule
26 Β°C
Day Air Temp
65 %
Air Humidity
26 Β°C
Solution Temp
26 Β°C
Substrate Temp
23 Β°C
Night Air Temp
113 liters
Pot Size
0.5 liters
Watering Volume
60 cm
Lamp Distance
ElNass The White Russian may be more subtle, but she’s starting to show her true potential this week. After the topping, she’s begun spreading out nicely helped by the LST and SCROG training, opening up her structure for even light and airflow She got the same two-step treatment as her sister: first the enzyme tea with sprouted lentils to wake up the soil and root zone, then the worm tea to nourish the microbial life and feed her deep. The effect is clear balanced growth, lush green color, and a strong, active root system. With the second LED added (now 400W total), light penetration and uniformity improved a lot. Conditions are stable at 26Β°C and 65% humidity, creating a perfect microclimate for lush vegetative growth. She’s no longer the shy one the White Russian is stretching confidently, ready to take her place on the net with power and grace. ❄️πŸ”₯ She’s growing slow, steady… and strong. 🌿 #livingsoil #organic #scrog #season2 #seriousseeds #ledgrow #nemessis200w #elnassgrow
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LST
Technique
ScrOG
Technique
Topping
Technique
Defoliation
Technique
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Week 5. Vegetation
2mo ago
18 hrs
Light Schedule
26 Β°C
Day Air Temp
65 %
Air Humidity
26 Β°C
Solution Temp
26 Β°C
Substrate Temp
23 Β°C
Night Air Temp
113 liters
Pot Size
2 liters
Watering Volume
60 cm
Lamp Distance
ElNass This week was all about fine-tuning the structure: some light training and careful canopy management under the SCROG net. I spread the tops evenly to fill the remaining gaps, creating a flat and balanced canopy. The net is now nearly full, and the White Russian is looking ready to shine πŸ’₯ The plants are showing deep green leaves and steady growth, no stress, just pure vitality πŸ’š After this week of detailed work, on October 12th I’ll be doing a top dress with worm castings and malted barley, followed by an enzyme tea on October 15th to keep the living soil active and thriving through the stretch. Edit: October 12th: I did a targeted defoliation to improve airflow and light penetration, removing the biggest fan leaves shading the tops. Right after that, I applied a top dress with: β€’ Worm castings β€’ Freshly ground malted barley β€’ Neem cake β€’ Bat guano β€’ Kelp meal β€’ Basalt rock dust β€’ A bit of charged biochar To activate everything, I watered with 5 liters of freshly mixed worm tea, stirred by hand and applied immediately. Both plants reacted perfectly new leaves are already standing tall and the tops are reaching up through the SCROG net On Monday i will switch to 12/12 to start flowering! πŸ‘‰ Everything’s set for the flip and what’s sure to be a powerful flowering stage! 🌸πŸ”₯ #livingsoil #organic #scrog #season2 #seriousseeds #ledgrow #nemessis200w #elnassgrow
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Used techniques
LST
Technique
ScrOG
Technique
Defoliation
Technique
Lollipopping
Technique
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Week 6. Flowering
2mo ago
12 hrs
Light Schedule
26 Β°C
Day Air Temp
65 %
Air Humidity
26 Β°C
Solution Temp
26 Β°C
Substrate Temp
23 Β°C
Night Air Temp
113 liters
Pot Size
2 liters
Watering Volume
60 cm
Lamp Distance
ElNass The White Russian has been thriving this week, pure energy and structure. After a deep defoliation session earlier in the week, she bounced back immediately, filling the canopy with uniform tops and thick, healthy fan leaves. I enriched the living soil with a top dress mix of worm castings, malted barley, neem, kelp, bat guano, basalt and biochar, followed by a good worm tea watering. The soil life exploded, clover regrowth, plenty of visible activity, and strong turgor on every branch. Tomorrow, I’ll feed her a lentil enzyme tea to enhance microbial activity and boost the roots during this early bloom stretch. She’s looking vigorous, balanced and ready to pack on some serious frost soon 🌱πŸ’ͺ Edit: By Friday, the environment got a big upgrade, a 6-inch extractor and carbon filter from Mars Hydro are now running smoothly, improving air exchange and reducing those night-time humidity peaks. Today (Sunday) I brewed an enzyme tea from lentils, full of natural growth stimulants, to support roots and microbes during the first stretch of flowering. Everything’s in harmony, soil life, structure, and energy are perfectly aligned 🌱✨ #livingsoil #organic #scrog #season2 #seriousseeds #ledgrow #nemessis200w #elnassgrow
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Used techniques
12-12
Technique
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Week 7. Flowering
2mo ago
12 hrs
Light Schedule
26 Β°C
Day Air Temp
65 %
Air Humidity
26 Β°C
Solution Temp
26 Β°C
Substrate Temp
23 Β°C
Night Air Temp
113 liters
Pot Size
3 liters
Watering Volume
40 cm
Lamp Distance
ElNass The queen keeps pushing strong, her structure is filling the net with healthy tops and perfect leaf posture. Stretching is still under control, and the color remains deep and vibrant. Installed the new 6” extractor + Mars Hydro carbon filter this Friday: silence, airflow, and zero odor issues! Today she got her enzyme tea (lentils) for that natural enzyme kick and smoother nutrient cycling. The soil is thriving, moisture perfectly stable and cover crop doing its job. She’s almost ready for her first real bud set, can’t wait to see her bloom. 🌿 Balance, patience, and living soil doing the magic. #livingsoil #organic #scrog #season2 #seriousseeds #ledgrow #nemessis200w #elnassgrow
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Week 8. Flowering
1mo ago
12 hrs
Light Schedule
26 Β°C
Day Air Temp
60 %
Air Humidity
26 Β°C
Solution Temp
26 Β°C
Substrate Temp
23 Β°C
Night Air Temp
113 liters
Pot Size
3 liters
Watering Volume
30 cm
Lamp Distance
ElNass What a week for the White Russian! πŸ’₯ She’s officially in full flower mode and looking absolutely stunning. I started the week with a heavy defoliation and lollipopping on the lower parts to open up airflow and redirect energy to the top colas. Tomorrow I’ll continue with the upper canopy cleanup, just removing the biggest fan leaves shading the inner buds. Even though I couldn’t water as much as I wanted this week (work kept me busy πŸ˜…), the living soil did its magic and kept everything stable. No signs of stress, just happy leaves and strong growth. The structure is perfect: balanced stretch, healthy color, and buds starting to stack beautifully. The whole canopy looks like one green wave under the lights. 🌿 Next step β†’ enzyme tea tomorrow made with lentils to boost microbial life and help her transition smoothly into full bloom. Edit: This Sunday I performed a top dress designed to support the onset of flowering on my 113 L living soil system, followed by watering with an enzyme tea made from sprouted lentils to stimulate enzymatic and microbial activity in the rhizosphere. Top dress composition: Worm castings – 5 tbsp (microbial inoculation & organic stability) Organic malted barley (finely ground) – 2 tbsp (natural source of amylase, protease & enzyme activity) Hydrolyzed kelp – 1 tsp (phytohormones and metabolic stimulation) Cuban bat guano – 1 tbsp (phosphorus, calcium and trace minerals for floral development) Gypsum (calcium sulfate) – Β½ tsp (soluble calcium & structural balance) Basalt rock dust – 1 tbsp (micronutrient remineralization) Oyster shell crush – Β½ tsp (slow-release calcium carbonate for pH stability) Living biochar – 1 tbsp (microbial habitat and improved CEC) The goal of this top dressing was to provide biologically available energy and a balanced mineral profile during this key transition phase, maintaining microbial diversity and ensuring a steady release of P, K and trace minerals. Plants are responding positively, healthy leaf color, strong apical growth, and consistent floral formation across the canopy. Can’t wait to see how she fills out in the next days πŸ’š #livingsoil #organic #scrog #season2 #seriousseeds #ledgrow #nemessis200w #elnassgrow
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Defoliation
Technique
Lollipopping
Technique
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Week 9. Flowering
1mo ago
12 hrs
Light Schedule
26 Β°C
Day Air Temp
60 %
Air Humidity
26 Β°C
Solution Temp
26 Β°C
Substrate Temp
23 Β°C
Night Air Temp
113 liters
Pot Size
3 liters
Watering Volume
30 cm
Lamp Distance
ElNass White Russian is pushing out thick pistils and really starting to show her frosty side. She’s a bit more demanding this week, showing some light yellowing on older leaves, a sign she’s hungry for phosphorus and potassium, just what she needs to build those dense, resinous flowers πŸ’ͺ Top dressed her with worm castings and bat guano, plus a gentle enzyme tea to keep nutrients cycling. The canopy is full and even, couldn’t ask for a better structure at this point. She’s now shifting gears towards resin production, so the fun part begins! 😎✨ #livingsoil #organic #scrog #season2 #seriousseeds #ledgrow #nemessis200w #elnassgrow
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Week 10. Flowering
1mo ago
12 hrs
Light Schedule
24 Β°C
Day Air Temp
60 %
Air Humidity
24 Β°C
Solution Temp
24 Β°C
Substrate Temp
20 Β°C
Night Air Temp
113 liters
Pot Size
3 liters
Watering Volume
30 cm
Lamp Distance
ElNass Solid week for the White Russian. From Monday to today she received the same treatment: a full top dress on Sunday and a worm tea + small kelp boost right after. Her structure is holding perfectly and flowers are now forming along every branch. Tons of fresh white pistils, strong vertical push, and a first hint of early resin production starting to show. A couple of tiny light spots appeared on the leaves, but nothing alarming just a normal mid-flower adjustment as she ramps up nutrient uptake. The top dress will keep feeding her for the next 10–14 days, guiding her into the bulking phase smoothly. Overall, a clean and healthy week with solid progress. Thanks for reading and staying tuned, more White Russian frost coming soon! ❄️πŸ”₯ #livingsoil #organic #scrog #season2 #seriousseeds #ledgrow #nemessis200w #elnassgrow
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Week 11. Flowering
23d ago
12 hrs
Light Schedule
24 Β°C
Day Air Temp
50 %
Air Humidity
24 Β°C
Solution Temp
24 Β°C
Substrate Temp
20 Β°C
Night Air Temp
113 liters
Pot Size
3 liters
Watering Volume
30 cm
Lamp Distance
ElNass 🌱 General Development White Russian had a more eventful week. She reacted to light intensity and showed first signs of top bleaching, so I raised the lamp slightly, which immediately helped. Buds are chunkier than Bubblegum and stacking more aggressively, with a classic frosty look. 🌿 What I Did This Week β€’ Raised the light to prevent bleaching and heat stress on top colas. β€’ Enzyme tea (light) to boost microbial activity and help the plant handle the mid-flower nutrient demand. β€’ Adjusted irrigation to 5–6 L, keeping the soil evenly moist. β€’ Checked worms under the avocado β†’ great activity, soil thriving. ⚠️ Issues Noticed β€’ Some upper sugar leaves slightly yellowing β†’ normal light stress + high metabolism in mid-flower. β€’ A few lower leaves yellow β†’ absolutely normal for Week 5–6 flower in living soil. Nothing alarming, the plant is stable and responding well. πŸ“ˆ This Week’s Progress β€’ Buds thickened significantly. β€’ Aroma stronger; more citrus/spice notes coming through. β€’ Resin production clearly increasing. β€’ Structure tightened after the light adjustment. ✨ Closing Note White Russian is definitely the more vigorous one this cycle. After raising the light she bounced back instantly. Buds are swelling, resin is coming, and the canopy looks incredibly uniform. Next week should be her β€œsparkle moment.” ❄️πŸ”₯ #livingsoil #organic #scrog #season2 #seriousseeds #ledgrow #nemessis200w #elnassgrow
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Week 12. Flowering
12d ago
12 hrs
Light Schedule
24 Β°C
Day Air Temp
Strong
Smell
50 %
Air Humidity
24 Β°C
Solution Temp
24 Β°C
Substrate Temp
20 Β°C
Night Air Temp
113 liters
Pot Size
3 liters
Watering Volume
30 cm
Lamp Distance
ElNass More challenging week. The White Russian showed a much more aggressive fade: the lower part is almost fully yellow and consumed, while the top buds remain compact but slightly smaller than the Bubblegum. Good resin production, but signs of underfeeding in late flower (normal… but a bit early). Positives: β€’ Apical buds are still swelling nicely. β€’ Beautiful coloration on the calyxes, with purple hues, great genetic expression. Things to monitor: β€’ Fade is stronger and earlier than the Bubblegum, meaning the plant used up its reserves a bit too fast. β€’ Lateral buds swelling more slowly. β€’ Some slight foxtailing on a few tops from early light intensity. #livingsoil #organic #scrog #season2 #seriousseeds #ledgrow #nemessis200w #elnassgrow
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Week 13. Flowering
2d ago
12 hrs
Light Schedule
24 Β°C
Day Air Temp
Strong
Smell
50 %
Air Humidity
24 Β°C
Solution Temp
24 Β°C
Substrate Temp
20 Β°C
Night Air Temp
113 liters
Pot Size
3 liters
Watering Volume
30 cm
Lamp Distance
ElNass This week was all about stabilizing the plant and supporting flower development in living soil. I focused on environmental adjustments and gentle soil feeding rather than pushing nutrients. Early in the week I monitored some light stress on the tops, so I slightly adjusted lamp height and intensity to avoid further bleaching. Since then, the canopy has responded well and growth looks more balanced. The soil was kept active with a worm tea to support microbial life and nutrient cycling, with a small amount of kelp used only as a biostimulant (no heavy feeding). No additional heavy top dress was added, letting the soil work naturally. Lower leaves showed some natural fade, which is expected at this stage, while bud sites continue to stack steadily. Aroma is starting to develop nicely, with classic White Russian notes coming through. Overall, this week was about listening to the plant, keeping stress low, and letting the living soil ecosystem do its job. ➑️ Next week: continue monitoring resin development and maintain stable conditions. Happy growing πŸ’š #livingsoil #organic #scrog #season2 #seriousseeds #ledgrow #nemessis200w #elnassgrow
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Hattiwatti
Hattiwatti commentedweek 71mo ago
Looking good πŸ‘ keep going πŸ™
ElNass
ElNass commented1mo ago
@Hattiwatti, Thanks bro πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š I’ve checked out your diaries, they’re insane! I love growing in living soil, but sooner or later I’ll also start giving my plants a bit of SPA treatment πŸ˜‚. The idea of making my own tobacco also really intrigues me
Hattiwatti
Hattiwatti commented1mo ago
@ElNass, I have tried soil, coco and hydros. Hydros suits me best. Good results also in coco earlier but next I'm prob going for big (30L) sub irrigation pots with soil. Tobacco growing is really easy but to cure it for good smoke is pain in the ass πŸ˜‚
desade9
desade9 commentedweek 61mo ago
hi bravo,realy nice grow, i see you went on larger pots 113l, im planing same coz i think that the size is holding my grows back coz every time it gets full of roots, i wanted to ask you what is that on the spoon in 2nd to last picture,thanks and happy growing.
ElNass
ElNass commented1mo ago
@desade9, Hey bro πŸ‘Š thanks! Yeah, in living soil you really need large pots, you’re not just feeding a plant, you’re maintaining a self-sustaining ecosystem. The volume gives enough room for microbes, mycorrhizae, and worms to interact and cycle nutrients efficiently. In smaller pots that balance collapses too fast. About the spoon, that’s sprouted lentils, used to make an enzyme tea. 🌱 They’re rich in natural enzymes (amylase, protease, phosphatase) and growth hormones like cytokinins, which speed up root metabolism, enhance nutrient uptake, and stimulate healthy cell division during early flower. It’s like a biological β€œbooster” for the soil food web.
Aeromatics
Aeromatics commentedweek 91mo ago
Absolutely beautiful and robust, can't wait to see her contine to frost up all those sugar leaves!
ElNass
ElNass commented1mo ago
@Aeromatics, Thanks bro! πŸ™Œ She’s really starting to show her potential, every day a bit more frost on those sugar leaves 😎✨ Can’t wait to see how she stacks up over the next couple of weeks! πŸ’šπŸŒΏ
Oldwied
Oldwied commentedweek 81mo ago
Good luck with your fraternal twins. They're great!
ElNass
ElNass commented1mo ago
@Oldwied, Thx bro πŸ’šπŸ’š
MonyetDiablero
MonyetDiablero commentedweek 91mo ago
Looking green and healthy like the hulk ! Great job she will grow up as a monster !
ElNass
ElNass commented1mo ago
@MonyetDiablero, Haha thanks bro! πŸ’ͺ Let’s hope she turns into a gentle monster by harvest time 😎 living soil power!
Momentum
Momentum commentedweek 1123d ago
Really classics from a legendary Breeder, good choice ✌️
ElNass
ElNass commented23d ago
@Momentum, Thanks a lot bro πŸ™Œ I really appreciate it! I’m a big fan of true old-school genetics, they always deliver. Let’s see how far I can push them in living soil πŸ”₯
Qutro
Qutro commentedweek 72mo ago
Amazing, buddy. Happy flowering!πŸ‘ŠπŸ˜Ž
ElNass
ElNass commented2mo ago
@Qutro, Thx bro πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š
Cainb
Cainb commentedweek 91mo ago
I haven't heard of white Russian since about 2002, good luck with the rest of your grow
Cainb
Cainb commented25d ago
@ElNass, nice one thanks I will check it out
ElNass
ElNass commented25d ago
@Cainb, Right now he’s running a Black Friday sale until December 1st: 25% off everything Buy 1 get 2 free (you can choose any pack) Buy 3 get 7 free Buy 5 get 12 free Make sure to add your freebie request in the order notes Coupon code: BLACKFRIDAY25 I’m writing this because his work truly deserves recognition, honestly one of the best breeders out there, hands down.
Cainb
Cainb commented22d ago
@ElNass, thanks buddy, he does alot of nice looking genetics
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Bncgrower
Bncgrower commentedweek 131d ago
Very nice ✌️✌️
ElNass
ElNass commented21h ago
@Bncgrower, Thx πŸ™πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š
Bread_n_Buds
Bread_n_Buds commentedweek 101mo ago
Nice to meet you bro love your style and your gold school strain choose
ElNass
ElNass commented1mo ago
@Bread_n_Buds, Nice to meet you too bro! I really appreciate it πŸ™ I’ve got a soft spot for old-school genetics, they always deliver πŸ”₯
TheWeedaltor
TheWeedaltor commentedweek 101mo ago
Just for the fact you rehabed a strain with Russia in the name, gives you my total Respect πŸ’―πŸ»
ElNass
ElNass commented1mo ago
@TheWeedaltor, Ahah thanks a lot bro πŸ™ŒπŸ’š I really wanted to bring that strain back to life, it’s a classic that deserved some respect! Glad you appreciated it πŸ’―πŸ”₯
SourSweetHerb
SourSweetHerb commentedweek 101mo ago
πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ‘ŒπŸ‘ŒπŸ‘ŒπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘
ElNass
ElNass commented1mo ago
@SourSweetHerb, πŸ’š
laxx
laxx commentedweek 132d ago
wow! they are stacking up pretty hard! very good job! :)
ElNass
ElNass commented2d ago
@laxx, Thx πŸ™πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š
GERGrowDesigns
GERGrowDesigns commentedweek 91mo ago
Good Luck for the Flower time ⭐
ElNass
ElNass commented1mo ago
@GERGrowDesigns, Thx bro πŸ’š
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