Chocolate Waffelz - Paradise Seeds

MistaOC 20.01. F1 Overview The first week of flowering started off strong, with the plants transitioning into the 12/12 light cycle without any major stress. Structurally, they are well prepared for bloom and show a healthy overall appearance. However, this week also revealed a heavy thrips infestation, clearly visible through the characteristic small white spots on the leaves. To counter this, I took action early and applied nematodes via watering on Monday, January 26th. This biological approach should significantly reduce the pest pressure over the coming days and prevent further damage as flowering progresses. Summary Despite the thrips issue, this week was mainly about stabilizing the flowering phase and reacting quickly to challenges. Catching the infestation early and responding with nematodes should pay off soon, and I expect visible improvement on new growth going forward. With the plants otherwise looking strong and well-established, the focus now shifts to recovery, consistency, and letting them fully settle into bloom. If all goes as planned, the coming weeks should show cleaner foliage and the first real signs of flower development.

MistaOC 27.01. F8 Day 8 of flower and the plants are absolutely taking off. The stretch has clearly started, and they’re growing fast and vigorously — almost like salad shooting upwards overnight. Overall plant health is excellent, with no signs of stress despite the recent issues. One very positive sign: the plants are slightly praying, which usually means they’re feeling comfortable with the environment and light intensity. The nematodes applied earlier this week should begin showing their effect over the next few days, and I expect the thrips population to be pushed back significantly. Apart from that, everything is running smoothly and fully according to plan. If this momentum continues, the coming weeks should be very promising.

MistaOC 05.02. F17 Day 17 of flower and the Chocolate Waffelz are doing absolutely fantastic. The thrips problem has improved massively, if not been completely resolved. The nematodes clearly did their job, and while I plan to apply another round in about two weeks as a precaution, the plants currently look clean and healthy overall. The stretch is absolutely insane — honestly, almost unbelievable. At around 103 cm (just over one meter), I had no choice but to step in and apply HST, carefully bending and knocking down the top shoots to regain control. This helped create a much more even and manageable canopy, which was urgently needed. I’ll be very happy once the stretch finally slows down. Apart from that, everything is running smoothly and exactly according to plan. As a small experiment, I manually watered one plant while the others continue to be fed via the automatic irrigation system. The difference is very noticeable: the hand-watered plant is around 20–25 cm shorter and clearly less voluminous than the automatically irrigated ones. A pretty clear demonstration of how effective automated watering can be. All in all, the plants are thriving, full of energy, and pushing hard into flower. Now it’s just about keeping things under control and letting them do their thing.