Sweet Cherry Kush | Living Soil | GER

WeedleyScott The first seed germinated relatively easily after 3-4 days and came out of the soil, while the other two took significantly longer. I also planted a 4th seed, which has now germinated and come out of the soil a week later. The plants are a week apart now, but I think they'll manage just fine ;) The diary is still mainly focused on the plant that is further along, and the other one will just have to catch up 😂 Regarding the technique: I use a PAR meter with optimal values that I researched online depending on the growth phase. I control the humidity with a humidifier and dehumidifier that are managed through Home Assistant based on the VPD value. I'm also currently testing Zigbee soil plugs that measure moisture and temperature in the soil; let's see how much they help.

WeedleyScott Week two of the latecomers has developed well, and the main plant is almost ready for the next topping. I'll start preparing the soil and get everything ready.

WeedleyScott I transplanted the plants into the larger 20L pot and topped them. I'm giving them 1-2 days now and will start with Low Stress Training.

WeedleyScott No big changes, I'm stressing the plants to make them grow wide until they reach the edge. Until then, probably not much will change ;)

WeedleyScott Not much has changed, I've reduced the branches on each main stem to 4 side branches. I hope that now two side shoots will grow on each side, and I'll see which ones are the strongest.

WeedleyScott I think I'll plant the clover a bit later next time; I feel like it's pulling too much energy from the soil, but so far it's okay. I might trim it down a bit. I pulled the plants a bit outward and did some LST. As soon as the shoots start growing upwards, I'll sort everything out and prepare for the flowering stage.

WeedleyScott I'm pretty satisfied so far, both are developing well and are ready for flowering. I'll see how the two do in the next few days and if I'll switch to flowering then. Current values: VPD: 1 Humidity: 55% DLI: 33 508 PAR

WeedleyScott The week has really done the plants good. The girls have become very bushy and gained some volume, I'm now going to switch things up and send them into flowering. Current values: VPD: 1 Humidity: 55% DLI: 25 530 PAR

WeedleyScott Plants have made a nice stretch, I hope they grow a bit taller now. I've also removed some leaves and side shoots and focused on the main stems + 1-2 side stems.

WeedleyScott They are growing and getting bushier, unfortunately, they are not growing very tall. Current values: VPD: 1 Humidity: 55% DLI: 37 802 PAR

WeedleyScott I think I overwatered one of them a bit, I'll reduce the water a bit and maybe provide more ventilation.

WeedleyScott They are growing wonderfully after I didn't water the plants for 1-2 days and then watered them fresh again, and both have really bounced back and are blooming nicely. According to the plan, there are still 23 days until the flowering is done, but right now the buds are still very early and hardly resinous, so I will do this by eye. Current values: VPD: 1.1 - 1.2 Humidity: 59% Temp: 29.3°C DLI: 49 1054 PAR

WeedleyScott I just remove some dry leaves and leaves that cover the buds; otherwise, I let the plants do their thing. Current values: VPD: 1.4 - 1.5 Humidity: 48% Temp: 32°C DLI: 49 1055 PAR

WeedleyScott They're growing, theoretically still 9 days of flowering, but they don't look "ready" to me yet, so I'll let them stay a bit longer.

WeedleyScott Final stretch!! TRICHOME CHECK! According to the strain, the plants should be done with the flowering phase after about 60 days – for me, that time has now been reached. However, I took a closer look at the trichomes and would give the plants about another week, as there aren't many amber trichomes visible yet. Otherwise, I'm currently watering about 2 liters every two days. I'm not really doing much else at the moment. 😊 Current values: VPD: 1.4 Humidity: 50% Temp: 33°C DLI: 50 1055 PAR

WeedleyScott This will probably be the last week, I'll see when I harvest. I think I won't water anymore from now on so the soil dries a bit and the plant gets a little stressed. I'll also turn off the light 1-2 days beforehand. Current values: VPD: 1.6 Humidity: 54% Temp: 31°C DLI: 50 1055 PAR

WeedleyScott Harvest Time, today I harvested, I removed the larger fan leaves and just hung them up.