Lowbuds 🌕 Divine Seeds Black Opium Auto — Full Moon Germination 🌱
Competition: Divine Seeds 2025 Global Autoflowering Competition Vol. 2
Method: Budget micro-grow, small space experiment (80×40 cm)
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🌱 Germination — 05.10.2025
Started germination today under the Full Moon — good timing for strong roots and steady growth 🌕
The seed is resting between two plates with moist paper towel, sprayed lightly with water + a touch of H₂O₂ to keep it clean and oxygenated, sitting in a warm place on top of the lamps.
This will be my second Divine Seeds entry, following Divine Rapier Auto.
Keeping the same cheap, simple setup under QP-50 full-spectrum lamps, but making a few key tweaks this round:
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⚙️ Setup & Goals
• Tent: 80×40 cm
• Light: 2× QP-50 full spectrum panels
• Pot: 10L fabric pot (smaller than last run to fit one extra plant)
• Medium: Living soil (Terra Victoria) — first time trying a biologically active substrate
• Watering: New automatic drip irrigation system (experimental, fully budget-friendly)
• Nutrients: Minimal feeding — mainly relying on soil biology + teas if needed
• Training: Still deciding — possibly light LST if structure allows
• Goal: Showcase a compact, efficient autoflower in a living soil setup, grown on a tight budget
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🧠 Notes & Intent
Black Opium Auto seems like a mysterious, indica-leaning cultivar with some serious bag appeal potential.
I’m curious to see how it behaves in a smaller pot and living medium — this run will be all about balance, sustainability, and simplicity.
Let’s see how she responds to moon energy, microbes, and the new drip setup 🌕💧
Update 07.10.2025 Seed has sprouted, she’s going in soil today or tomorrow
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Used method
Paper Towel
Germination Method
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Week 1. Vegetation
1mo ago
1/4
3 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
25 °C
Day Air Temp
No Smell
Smell
65 %
Air Humidity
18 °C
Night Air Temp
10 liters
Pot Size
80 cm
Lamp Distance
Lowbuds 🌱 Week 1 — Black Opium Auto (Divine Seeds)
The Black Opium Auto seed popped through the soil this week 🌕
A small, steady sprout — about 2–3 cm tall — quietly settling into the Terra Victoria living soil.
She came up smooth after the H₂O₂-assisted germination, showing a pale, healthy green and no signs of stress.
I’ve just been keeping the top layer slightly moist with a fine spray and testing the automatic drip system for the first time — only a few drops to check flow.
No real feeding planned; the living soil should handle the first stage on its own.
This run follows the same simple setup as the Divine Rapier Auto, just scaled down to a 10 L pot to make room for another plant beside it.
So far, everything feels calm and balanced — the seedling is responding well to gentle light and stable conditions.
Started this one right under the Full Moon, and the vibe fits: quiet, rooted energy.
Next week should bring the first set of true leaves and the start of some real personality. 🌱
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Week 2. Vegetation
1mo ago
1/5
8 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
20 °C
Day Air Temp
No Smell
Smell
65 %
Air Humidity
17 °C
Night Air Temp
10 liters
Pot Size
60 cm
Lamp Distance
Lowbuds 🌿 Week 2 — Black Opium Auto (Divine Seeds)
Week two, and she’s showing real promise already.
The second set of leaves is pushing through nicely, with tight spacing and no unnecessary stretch — just a sturdy little frame forming. The stem looks strong and confident, holding itself upright without support.
I’m keeping things simple: a light daily spray of plain water to keep the topsoil alive while the deeper layers finish “cooking.” The Terra Victoria living soil is doing its thing — slow, steady biological activation.
No nutrients, no additives, no interference — just letting nature balance itself out.
The automatic drip system stays off for now until roots explore a bit more. Environment’s stable, light distance feels right, and the overall vibe is calm.
So far, Black Opium Auto seems grounded, focused, and ready to build momentum. If she keeps this pace, next week should bring the first signs of structure and character. 🌱
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Week 3. Vegetation
20d ago
1/4
10 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
20 °C
Day Air Temp
No Smell
Smell
65 %
Air Humidity
17 °C
Night Air Temp
10 liters
Pot Size
60 cm
Lamp Distance
Lowbuds 🌿 Week 3 — Black Opium Auto (Divine Seeds)
Steady growth this week.
The second set of true leaves is now open and reaching out, and she’s sitting around 10–12 cm tall — compact, balanced, and well-structured. The stem remains thick and sturdy, with no stretch or stress showing.
I’m still not watering yet, since the living soil stays evenly moist and active. Just a light daily mist on the surface to keep the microbes awake and prevent the top layer from drying out. The roots are clearly expanding on their own rhythm, so I’m letting the soil do the work.
Light intensity and spacing feel dialed in — no leaf curl, no signs of hunger, just healthy green growth. The Terra Victoria mix seems to be carrying the seedling perfectly so far.
Overall, a calm and balanced week.
She’s taking her time but building a solid foundation — quiet progress, just how I like it. 🌱
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Week 4. Vegetation
13d ago
1/4
12 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
20 °C
Day Air Temp
No Smell
Smell
65 %
Air Humidity
17 °C
Night Air Temp
10 liters
Pot Size
60 cm
Lamp Distance
Lowbuds 🌿 Week 4 — Black Opium Auto (Divine Seeds)
Week 4 and she’s still growing with that same calm, controlled energy.
The third node is in, fourth on the way, and the structure is staying compact with a solid central stem. No stretch, no stress — just a healthy young plant taking her time to root in properly.
Still no real watering yet — the Terra Victoria living soil is holding moisture beautifully. I’m only misting the top layer when it looks dry, letting the biology take the lead instead of the bottle.
The pot is finally starting to feel lighter, so the first real watering + drip test is coming soon.
Color is a clean medium green, leaf posture is relaxed, and there’s no sign of deficiency or burn.
The 10L pot looks like a good choice so far — enough room to build, but small enough to keep control in the 80×40 space.
No training yet, but I’m watching the growth pattern.
If she keeps a single strong top, I’ll just guide the side branches out slightly and leave it at that.
So far: minimal work, zero issues, smooth week. 🌱
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Week 5. Vegetation
6d ago
1/5
15 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
20 °C
Day Air Temp
No Smell
Smell
65 %
Air Humidity
17 °C
Night Air Temp
10 liters
Pot Size
40 cm
Lamp Distance
Lowbuds 🌿 Week 5 — Black Opium Auto (Divine Seeds)
Black Opium Auto is moving into her stride.
Color is rich and even, the leaves are wide and healthy with that deep, lively green that shows the living soil is doing its job. Growth has been steady, no issues — just quiet, balanced progress.
She’s keeping a nice compact shape with solid internode spacing. The main stem is thickening up now, and the new growth in the center looks clean and strong. No signs of stress, no tip burn, no fuss.
I’m still holding off on full watering — the Terra Victoria mix is staying perfectly moist, so I only spray the top when it starts to dry out. The soil life seems active and stable, no smells or algae, just that earthy tone that says things are balanced below the surface.
Lights are steady, environment calm. She’s starting to show the confidence of a plant ready to build mass.
If she keeps this pace, pre-flower should start showing soon.
So far: zero problems, nice color, healthy rhythm. 🌱
