Operation: Purple Breakfast

ShinWeed 🌱 Tag 7 - First Steps into the Light One week down - and we’re finally firmly planted in the soil. The first real leaves are shining, the roots are curiously exploring through the mycorrhiza, and above us, the light hums like a friendly sun with a perfectionist streak. On day 2, there was 100 ml of water (pH 6.2). On day 5, then 250 ml of water (pH 6.2). I, Banana Purple Punch, am clearly the leader here. Three pairs of leaves already - I guess that’s what they call growth drive. My leaves stretch out proudly, and I think it’s only fair to show that off. 🍌 The two of us, Lemon Cherry Cookies, are taking a bit more time. We observe, measure, contemplate. No rush - quality grows slowly. Our leaves are smaller, but a rich green and flawless, and when Banana thinks she’s already the biggest, we just grin. Let’s see who bears the sweetest fruits in the end. 🍋🍒 I, Purple Haze, am kind of in the middle - not the fastest, not the slowest. Always a bit dreamy, but focused enough to keep up. The climate remains stable: 24 °C, 55% RH, soil loose, mood good. No tensions, no fuss, just quiet growth and satisfied rustling in the tent. 🎥 GrowCam C4 keeps running - we pose bravely, even if Banana always tries to take up extra space in the shot. Gardener: Everything is on track. Week 1 was smooth, no one is acting up. A little side note: Unfortunately, the GrowCam C4 is not what it promises. Hardware is okay, focus is bad, software is catastrophic. For 60 €, better to use an old phone with a large memory card, then no night vision, but ten times better quality.

ShinWeed 🌿 Tag 7–14 – We're picking up speed The days are flying by, and we're growing as if we're in a hurry. Our roots are digging deep into the earth, the soil smells alive, and the light feels familiar now—warm, steady, demanding. I, Banana Purple Punch, continue to hold my title as the boss. My stem is strong, my leaves are broad, and the side shoots are already pushing upwards. I can really feel the energy rushing through me—this is going to be big. 🍌 We two Lemon Cherry Cookies have made good progress, but not quite evenly. My sister is standing strong, while I'm still a bit smaller—no problem, we'll be even later. Our leaves are a rich green and calm; we prefer to grow steadily rather than hastily. 🍋🍒 I, Purple Haze, am back in the middle. Not too wild, not too lazy. I'm growing focused, leaves spread wide, and every bit of light feels like it's flowing through me. On day 12, we had a proper drink—1 liter of water with a pH of 6.2. It was a feast. The soil was quiet for a moment, then you could literally hear the roots cheering. The climate remains pleasant: 25 °C, 60–65 % humidity. No heatwaves, no stress, just steady growth. Teaser: Our gardener has been talking for days about "intervening soon." Today, day 15, it finally happened: everyone got topped. We're not exactly sure if that's good or bad. Some of us are skeptical, while others find it exciting. In a few days, we'll see if it was the right decision.

ShinWeed . Foreword: Week 3 was exhausting. I had to train the plants down multiple times until it finally snapped with two of them—not bad, but not pretty either. The girls are stronger than I thought, while my training sticks are too weak. Next time, sturdier tools. Despite the stress: growth is great, energy is on point. The run is on. 🌿 Day 14–21 - Training Days and Reactions This week was no walk in the park. We were topped, bent, pressed, tamed. The gardener calls it "training," we call it yoga with a hint of violence. I, Banana Purple Punch, was of course the first. "Strong enough for the tension," he said. Two days later, snap. Nothing dramatic, but enough to instill some respect in me. I picked myself up, stretched my stem, rearranged my leaves. It hurts for a moment, then you just feel stronger. 🍌 And I, Purple Haze, got my training right after Banana. A brief, rough moment, a tear, and then that quiet hum as the energy redistributes. I took it easy, as always. "Every wound is a turning point," I thought, as my side branches pushed determinedly towards the light. The two of us Lemon Cherry Cookies had it easier. One of us got to go on day 20, the other on day 21. Enough time to watch Banana curse and Purple shine. When our turn came, our sessions went almost smoothly. No snap, no drama, just slow bending and deep breathing. 🍋🍒 Day 16: 2 liters of water with nutrients, light at 70%. Day 20: Light raised to 80%. Day 21: Soil still moist, mood focused. A few minor injuries here and there, but the team stands strong. Our leaves are robust, the colors rich, the growth stable. The energy in the tent has changed—less innocent sprouting, more targeted power. We now know what it means to be shaped.

ShinWeed Due to time constraints, there's only a time-lapse this week.

ShinWeed Foreword: Unfortunately, the pictures from this week didn't turn out to be anything special. I forgot to snap photos while watering, and the shots afterward are very weak. Still, I'm documenting them, which is important. 🌿 Day 29-35 - Light Flood, Highs, and First Sweet Scents I, Banana Purple Punch, have practically exploded this week. Every morning I was a bit taller, as if someone had secretly stretched me overnight. The light at 100 percent kissed me awake, and somehow I couldn't stop afterward. My shoots are working hard, my energies are shooting everywhere. I know the gardener is already looking up critically. Maybe I'll calm down soon. Maybe not until later. 🍌 I, Purple Haze, am only stretching as far as it makes sense. Not too much, not too little. My height is fitting, my width supports me well. No racing, no drama, just a smooth transition. The energy feels stable, balanced. Just my thing. We, the Lemon Cherry Cookies, are experiencing two completely different weeks right now. I, the faster one, feel like I'm at a marathon starting line. The buds are pushing vigorously, white and distinct. My insides are buzzing, as if I've finally understood where the journey is headed. Light, water, and space are perfectly intertwined. And I, the more laid-back one, am taking it all step by step. Why rush when you can work cleanly? My tips are showing flowering, but in a very controlled way. I'm taking a good look at everything first and choosing my own rhythm. 🍋🍒 Day 34: The first scents are becoming noticeable, delicate and fresh. Day 35: 4 liters of water. The soil appreciates it, and so do we. The week was bright, loud, and full of movement. Each of us reacts differently, each sets her own accent. The flowering has started to speak, still quietly, but unmistakably.

ShinWeed Unfortunately, not much time again this week, but here's a time-lapse. Next week back to normal!

ShinWeed . Foreword: Some deficiencies are visible, but there's not much I can do about it since the harvest should be in 1-2 weeks. It might be phosphorus deficiency, but I'm not 100% sure. Light is set to 24/0 for the final push. 🌿 Week 7 - Flower focus, showing character, scent getting serious I, Banana Purple Punch, have left my height rush behind. No more escapades upwards. My energy is now compact, focused, and noticeably heavier. My buds are densifying, as if I know exactly what is expected. The scent? Sweet, warm, a bit cheeky. The gardener stops more often. I notice that. 🍌 I, Purple Haze, stay true to myself. No surprises, no outliers. My structure remains stable, my buds are building up evenly. Everything feels controlled, almost meditative. My scent is coming through slowly, clear, and slightly spicy. Not overwhelming, but you can't overlook me. We, the two Lemon Cherry Cookies, are now clearly showing who we are. I, the faster one, am stepping it up. My buds are visibly denser, the white hairs are confidently pushing forward. My scent is getting more intense, sweet-sour, almost playful. I know I'm standing out. 🍋🍒 And I, the calm one, remain thoughtful. My development is steady, deficiencies are present, but no stress. Week 7 feels grown-up. No wild stretching anymore, no chaos. Light, water, and time are working together smoothly. The bloom is speaking more clearly now. Not loudly, but with emphasis. Each of us in our own way. p.s. Pictures will be added after the next watering, if I don't forget.

ShinWeed . Foreword: The plants are showing clear deficiencies, which was expected at this point. From today on, there’s only water and of course pH adjusted, about 4-5 liters, without any nutrients. Further deficiencies are planned for the coming days and are no cause for concern. The harvest is scheduled for next Monday or a bit later. 🌿 Week 8 - Ripening phase, substance over appearance I, Banana Purple Punch, have reached my goal. My buds are heavy and dense, my energy has fully flowed into them. The leaves are fading, colors are dulling, but that’s part of it. My scent is fully developed, sweet and deep. I need nothing more than time. 🍌 I, Purple Haze, remain steady until the end. My structure is stable, my buds are ripening evenly. The deficiencies are appearing calmly and controlled. My scent is clear, spicy, and present. No drama, no crash. We both, Lemon Cherry Cookies, are approaching the finish in different ways. I, the faster one, am showing clear finishing behavior. The buds are compact, the deficiencies are increasing, and the energy is visibly declining. My scent is intense, sweet-sour, and distinctly pronounced. 🍋🍒 And I, the calm one, remain composed. My development is still even. Deficiencies are present, but without stress. I’m taking the time I need. Week 8 feels like letting go. No more adjustments, no interventions. Water, light, and patience. The plants are breaking down to finish. That’s exactly how it’s meant to be.

ShinWeed Harvesting took place on Monday the 22nd, so here’s just a time-lapse and then the harvest reports.

ShinWeed Foreword: Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of the little Lemon Cherry at the end, so there's only a picture of #2. No new growth anymore, all the energy is in the buds. Intense sweet-sour scent, compact flowers. I got to be harvested on Monday. 🍋🍒

ShinWeed I, Banana Purple Punch, am done. My buds are heavy, ripe, ready. The leaves have let go, colors are crisp purple. My scent is deep, sweet, and full. Monday was my moment. 🍌

ShinWeed I, Purple Haze, stayed true to myself until the end. My structure was stable, my maturity even. No surprises. My spicy character was clear when I was harvested.