Diesel Dessert

Reeflove Diesel Dessert – Week 2 Grow Diary (Days ~8–14 from Emergence) Genetics: Diesel Dessert Phenotypes: P1, P2, P3 Stage: Early Vegetative Medium: Pro-Mix (seed start), later transplant to living soil bed Lighting: LED, moderate intensity 300 PAR (seedling → early veg range) Environment: • Temp: ~80–85°F • RH: ~75–85% early, gradually easing toward high 70s • Airflow: Gentle, indirect Growth Overview Week two marked the transition from seedling to early vegetative growth. All three phenotypes successfully established true leaves and began stacking nodes. Pheno 2 showed slightly stronger early vigor and leaf size, while Phenotypes 1 and 3 lagged slightly but remained healthy and upright. Feeding & Watering • Watering remained conservative, primarily small top-waterings to encourage root expansion. • Initial nutrition relied on what was present in the medium. • Toward the end of the week, preparations were made to introduce a proper vegetative feeding schedule (BuildASoil Week 2 veg inputs). Observations / Issues • Growth rate is much faster than my last grow. I think this is mostly attributed using pro-mix for seed starting on this run. • Leaves remained generally healthy green; minor variation in vigor between phenotypes noted. • Environmental conditions were stable, though humidity management required active adjustment. Actions Taken • Light intensity adjusted upward slightly to support vegetative momentum. • Humidity gradually reduced from seedling-range toward veg-appropriate levels. • Planning initiated for transplant into final containers / living soil bed to avoid root restriction. Assessment Week two was about survival, establishment, and root building, not explosive growth. While the plants were smaller than some comparative examples, they remained structurally sound, responsive, and healthy. No irreversible issues identified at this stage.

Reeflove Diesel Desert — Week 3 Grow Diary Stage: Vegetative (end of Week 3) Day: ~15–21 from emergence Medium: Living soil grow bed Phenotypes: P1, P3 Week 3 focused on establishment and dialing in the environment. Both phenotypes are healthy and actively growing, with visible differences in vigor. P1 showed mild upward leaf curl and slight tip yellowing on new growth mid-week, which resolved after reducing light intensity and pausing feeding. No deficiencies progressed. The grow bed was fully hydrated prior to transplant, with EcoWitt moisture readings holding around ~40 at depth. Roots are expected to access deeper moisture; no signs of over- or under-watering were observed. Straw mulch continues to protect soil biology. Feeding remained minimal and biology-focused. Dynomyco was applied at transplant for P1 and P3. Inputs were paused after minor stress signals to allow the soil–plant system to rebalance, which resulted in improved leaf posture and new growth by week’s end. No training was performed during Week 3. Plants were allowed to recover and establish before manipulation. Assessment: Week 3 was about restraint rather than pushing growth. Environmental corrections were effective, and the plants are well positioned for training and expansion in Week 4.

Reeflove Diesel Dessert — Week 4 (Days 22–28 from emergence) Strain: Diesel Dessert (Type II) Breeder: Triangle Hemp Stage: Vegetative Grow style: Living soil bed (mulched) Week 4 dates: Feb 5 – Feb 11, 2026 Week 4 summary: Week 4 was primarily about structure and recovery after topping. P1 and P3 were topped early in the week (P1 more aggressively than P3). Both continued pushing new growth afterward, but P3 maintained stronger overall vigor while P1 showed a more noticeable stress response and lagged slightly in growth and leaf quality. During the week, P1 showed mild upward leaf curl and very slight tip yellowing on new growth. In response, light intensity was reduced slightly and feeding was not pushed. Leaf posture improved after the adjustment, and new growth remained active. Older leaves on P1 continued to show some prior damage and decline, but there was no rapid progression suggesting an acute deficiency. Bed moisture trended lower over the week, so the focus stayed on monitoring plant posture and moisture rather than adding inputs. No major corrective rehydration or feeding actions occurred within this week window. Key actions taken (Week 4): • Topped P1 and P3 (P1 more aggressive; P3 light top) • Reduced light intensity slightly due to mild curl / slight tip yellowing • Kept feeding conservative (no top dress; no heavy pushes) Looking ahead (Week 5 preview): Early Week 5 got a little rough—plants showed more stress as the bed dried down further—but after rehydration and a proper vegetative feeding, they started bouncing back quickly.

Reeflove Growth accelerated this week following earlier topping and transplant (see Week 3–4 entries). Both phenos are pushing strong lateral development and tightening internodes. P1 continues recovering from heavier topping. Some older leaf margin yellowing persists but has stabilized. New growth remains healthy and vigorous. P3 shows smoother structure overall with strong vertical response and balanced branching. Mild edge lightening noted as growth rate increases. Overall trajectory remains positive. Plants appear to be entering a higher demand phase while maintaining healthy new growth.😁 Week 6 preview. I am training the girls this week and flipping to flower at the end of the week. I managed to bust both tops on P3, but I think I salvaged one of them.

Reeflove Week six marked the final stretch of vegetative management and transition planning. Both plants continued drinking steadily, with Ecowitt moisture readings guiding irrigation timing. Growth remained strong, though marginal yellowing progressed slightly on older fan leaves, suggesting increased nutrient demand as the plants approached flower. Training adjustments were made early in the week to maintain canopy balance. One branch on P3 was accidentally snapped during manipulation, but it was secured immediately and showed signs of recovery. Structural integrity overall remains strong, with thick stems and active upward growth. Soluble feeding was used to support rising potassium demand, and AgSil was continued at a moderate rate to reinforce stem strength ahead of stretch. No top dressing was applied during this period. Canopy structure is now largely set. Plants are low, wide, and evenly distributed across the bed, with only minor height variation between phenotypes. Light schedule reduction is planned as part of a gradual transition to flower. Overall, week six was about refinement rather than major intervention. Despite minor stress events and increasing nutrient demand, both plants remain vigorous and are positioned well for the flip.

Reeflove Flower has officially begun. This was the first full week under 12/12, and the stretch is already underway. The canopy had been trained flat before the flip and that structure is really starting to pay off now. Instead of a few dominant tops, the whole bed is pushing upward evenly and filling in with multiple strong leaders. During the week I made a few minor training adjustments to keep the canopy level and open up light penetration. The goal is an even field of colas rather than a few tall plants fighting for the light. I also turned on the AutoPot system for these plants this week. The difference was noticeable almost immediately, and they have started drinking much faster. Nutrient-wise I transitioned away from veg inputs and began using pre-bloom / transitional supplements to support the shift into flowering. Some older leaves still show slight yellowing along the margins, but the new growth is vigorous and healthy and the plants appear to be handling the transition well. I also captured a time-lapse during the week, which showed the canopy rising steadily and the plants tracking the light cycle with strong daily leaf movement. The stretch is officially underway and the bed is filling in nicely. Excited to see how these tops develop over the next couple weeks.

Reeflove Week 8 (Flower Week 2) 03/05 – 03/11 The stretch is fully underway this week. Switched to 12/12 last week and the response is obvious now — vertical growth has picked up across the entire canopy, with tops stacking evenly after the training work. The structure is holding exactly how I wanted it: flat, wide, and filling in without any dominant tops running away. Plants are drinking noticeably faster now. AutoPot system was introduced this week and immediately changed the pace — moisture consistency went up and so did growth speed. Had to dial it back slightly at one point as the Ecowitt readings climbed, but overall the system is doing what it’s supposed to do. Feeding shifted into pre-bloom / transition inputs. You can see the change in the plant — lighter green new growth, increased vertical push, and early flower sites forming at every node. Pistils are now clearly established across the canopy. Bud sites are stacking tight and evenly, especially on the tops that were trained early. No major deficiencies showing, just slight edge yellowing still present on some leaves but not progressing aggressively. Canopy is getting dense. Airflow and light penetration are going to matter more from here forward. Overall — this is the cleanest transition into flower I’ve had so far. Everything feels synced: structure, watering, and feeding.

Reeflove Week 9 (Flower Week 3) 03/12 – 03/18 Stretch is slowing down and the plants are clearly shifting into flower now. Bud sites are stacking across the canopy and starting to fill in. The structure held up well through stretch — tops are fairly even and light is getting to most of the important sites. Plants are drinking a lot more at this point. The AutoPot is keeping up, just keeping an eye on moisture so things don’t stay too wet. Still running transition/pre-bloom inputs. New growth is a lighter green and everything looks to be moving in the right direction. Some slight edge yellowing is still there but not getting worse. Canopy is getting thicker, so airflow is starting to matter more. Overall things feel stable. Not much to adjust right now — just letting them build.

Reeflove Rough week with a few overnight power outages—lost lights and temps dropped a couple nights. Not great timing, but the plants didn’t seem to care much. Did a light lollipop/cleanup on the bottom third. Kept it minimal and they didn’t skip a beat. What changed • Buds are actually stacking now, not just pistils • Frost starting to show even on fan leaves • Stretch is slowing down on P1 but P3 doesn't seem to care that I want it to stop. P1 is a little ahead with tighter structure. Smell Terps are showing up: • P3: sharp “bug spray” • P1: cheese + funk with that same edge Weird now, but promising. Overall Bit of a chaotic week, but this feels like the turn into real flower. From here—just keep it steady.

Reeflove Cruise control this week. Dialed temps and humidity down and finally got the power outage issue sorted, so things have stabilized. Plants are stacking hard now. P1 is clearly ahead and should finish first. P3 finally flipped the switch in the last day or two—stopped stretching and started swelling, which is nice to see. Not much intervention needed at this point—just keeping the environment steady and letting them do their thing. Smell is getting loud too.

Reeflove Sailing smooth. I didn't grab pictures this week but there are plenty for next week.

Reeflove Everything just clicked into place here. No feeding from here on out. The living soil is doing its thing. Buds stacking clean, frost pushing hard, colors starting to come through without looking stressed. You can see the plant shifting from “building” to “finishing” — pistils still active but not frantic, structure already set. Nothing forced, nothing chasing deficiencies. Just steady metabolism, resin production ramping, and that late-flower fade beginning to whisper in the leaves. This is that quiet stretch where you mostly stay out of the way and let it land.

Reeflove Plants fell over while unattended for a few days but were staked and recovered quickly. No bud damage observed and flower development stayed on track. Late-flower fade progressing with increased leaf yellowing. Overall, plants remained stable despite the temporary stress.

Reeflove Harvest week. Plants finished strong with dense, resin-heavy flowers and a full late-season fade. Very pleased with how Diesel Dessert performed from start to finish. These girls are bullet proof. I cannot tell you how many times I messed up with them. There were significant light leaks and power outages. Not to mention I'm a rookie. This is my 4th attempt and 2nd successful grow. Big thanks to Triangle Hemp for the genetics.😀