GolliGrows Introduction - The Ladies’ First Cup
Tea Room Notes:
Lady Rosalind: “It appears our comfort is to be recorded.”
Lady Eleanor: “Then let us hope the gardener understands that comfort must be maintained.”
Lady Beatrice: “Quite. One does not announce competence — one demonstrates it.”
Lady Rosalind: “At present, I find the conditions… agreeable.”
Lady Eleanor: “Warmth is consistent. Moisture restrained. No immediate cause for concern.”
Lady Beatrice: “Let us reserve judgment. He has merely avoided mistakes — so far.”
About This Grow: This diary documents our first participation in a cultivation contest.
Three Sticky Broccoli plants are cultivated under controlled indoor conditions.
Rather than intentions or promises, this diary reflects how the plants respond over time —
to their environment, to handling, and to necessary interventions.
A fourth plant is present during the propagation phase only, sharing the same early environment.
It will be moved to a separate setup once seedlings emerge and is not part of the competition grow.
Intent & Philosophy:
Calm, structured development
Manageable plant size and proper airflow
Deliberate, well-timed structural interventions with sufficient recovery periods
Quality over excess
Clear and transparent documentation throughout the entire grow
Day 1
Propagation | Waiting Properly
Tea Room Notes
Lady Rosalind: “We appear to be left in peace.”
Lady Eleanor: “As it should be. Nothing grows faster for being watched.”
Lady Beatrice: “I find the restraint… encouraging. He may yet be trainable.”
Grow Details
Environment:
Temperature: ~25 °C
Relative Humidity: ~85 %
Lighting:
Low-intensity LED integrated in propagator lid
18/6 light cycle
Setup:
Closed propagator
Stable indoor environment, shielded from direct light and drafts
ObservationsConditions remain stable
Plugs evenly moist
Next Steps
Maintain current environment
Continue monitoring without interference
Adjust only once seedlings emerge and cotyledons open
“The Ladies are satisfied — for now.”
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Week 1. Vegetation
5d ago
1/10
4 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
24 °C
Day Air Temp
No Smell
Smell
85 %
Air Humidity
0 °C
Solution Temp
22 °C
Substrate Temp
20 °C
Night Air Temp
11.02 liters
Pot Size
115 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 2
Power Roots
0.8 mll
Green Sensation
0.1 mll
GolliGrows Day 4–5
Afternoon Tea & First Impressions
Tea Room Notes
Lady Rosalind: Well then, shall we begin? I do believe this calls for tea.
Lady Eleanor: Indeed. One can hardly assess a gardener’s competence without a proper sit-down.
Lady Beatrice: Quite. Now then — we’ve been moved again. Larger quarters, I notice. Fabric pots. Airy. Civilised.
Lady Rosalind: Plagron Light Mix, if I’m not mistaken. Soft on the roots, not overly indulgent. A sensible choice for a first competition.
Lady Eleanor: The early days were… comfortable. Warmth around 25 degrees, humidity hovering in the low eighties. Rather spa-like, really.
Lady Beatrice: Yes, but we did make it clear that we were ready for more. Roots do tend to speak for themselves once they start peeking out the bottom.
Lady Rosalind: Our gardener seemed to take the hint. Into the tent we went — final homes already, despite our youthful appearance.
Lady Eleanor: There was some hesitation, I sensed. But no panic. That’s promising.
Lady Beatrice: We are currently still under these little domes. Temporary, he says. They’re lifted once or twice a day — fresh air, polite exposure, no drama.
Lady Rosalind: In two days’ time, they’ll be gone entirely. At which point we shall be introduced to a gentle airflow. Not wind — merely a reminder that gravity exists.
Lady Eleanor: As for the light — restraint. Maximum height, 25 percent intensity. No blinding ambition. One must appreciate a gardener who understands that strength comes after structure.
Lady Beatrice: All in all… a calm beginning. Not rushed. Not indulgent. One might say he’s listening.
Lady Rosalind: Let us observe him further, shall we? The tea is still warm.
Grow Details
Environment:
Temperature: ~24–25 °C
Relative Humidity: ~80–85 %
Lighting:
Mars Hydro FC4800
Maximum height
~25 % power
18/6 light cycle
Watering & Nutrition:
Seedlings have been transplanted from plugs into their final soil medium (Plagron Light Mix).
Each plant received approximately 0.5 L of water at transplant.
A low dose of Plagron Power Roots was applied to support early root development.
No base nutrients or mineral feeding are used at this stage.
Green Sensation is listed solely for contest eligibility and is not in use.
Setup:
Plants are placed directly in the grow tent.
Micro-propagator domes are used temporarily to stabilize humidity after transplant.
Domes are lifted once to twice daily to allow fresh air exchange.
This practice will continue for approximately two more days, after which the domes will be fully removed and gentle airflow introduced.
Observations:
Seedlings have established in soil without visible stress.
First true leaves are present.
Stems are upright but still delicate, indicating the need for gradual airflow acclimation.
Next Steps:
Maintain elevated humidity briefly post-transplant.
Remove propagator domes completely within two days.
Introduce soft, indirect airflow to encourage stem strengthening.
Continue low-intensity lighting and minimal intervention.
“The Ladies are satisfied — for now.”
