Royal Highness Winter 2025/26

Summary: After 90 days (17.12.2025 – 17.03.2026), my very first grow is complete. The plant remained extremely compact with a final height of 55 cm, mainly due to the almost completely absent stretch at the beginning of flowering. The result is very dense, frosty buds with an intense aroma of lemon and earth. Challenges & Problems: Height & Structure: The plant had extremely short internodal distances. Due to the lack of stretch, it grew very bushy and squat. This made massive and regular defoliation necessary to ensure air circulation inside the plant and to allow light to reach the lower flower sites. pH Stress: In the late flowering phase, the pH level of the soil dropped to 4.9. This led to nutrient lockouts and necrotic leaves. However, by quickly counteracting with pH-adjusted water and bio-enhancers, I was able to secure the harvest successfully. Difficulty & Handling: Difficulty: Medium. Handling: Due to the compact structure and the many leaves in a tight space, the plant was labor-intensive. If you're looking for a discreet grow with little vertical space, this is the right choice, but you must be ready to put in a lot of work into leaf management. The SCROG net was essential for optimally distributing the short shoots. Final Verdict: A steep learning curve for the first grow! The combination of compact growth and pH problems challenged me, but the result makes up for everything. The weed is now drying at a stable 19.5°C and 53% RH. A complete success for the first time! I’m excited to see how it will taste and what the effects will be!