Living Soil Cup '26

DopeCutz The new cuttings have arrived! Unfortunately, they had to wait for a while in the frost packing station. Currently, they are showing drooping leaves and stress symptoms from the cold. However, the root balls look healthy and well-rooted. They are now under observation at about 15-16°C and 50-60% humidity in the tent to slowly acclimatize. Fingers crossed for the 'Roots'!

DopeCutz We are in the second week of veg and the focus is fully on recovery. After the cold shock from shipping and the frosty nights in the packing station, the ladies are fighting their way back to life. Update: To support their recovery, they were transplanted today into 1.5L pots with Light Mix. This gives them fresh space to grow without shocking the stressed plants with too many nutrients.

DopeCutz The plants have officially overcome the cold shock and are now stepping it up a notch. The Panty Punch has been topped, and OG Scotti has been tamed a bit!

DopeCutz The girls ) are bursting with vitality. Strong leaf green and compact internodes. Defoliation: Strategically defoliated for more light on the lower shoots. LST: Main shoots secured to shape an even canopy. Conclusion: The plants are responding great to the training. 🌱 Now let them regenerate for a bit, then it's on to flowering!

DopeCutz The switch to 12/12 has been made, and the ladies are getting ready for the stretch. A look beneath the soil surface shows why the Living Soil System works so well.

DopeCutz ​🌸 Update: Flowering Week 2 – Stretching & First Stigmas ​Status: We are on Flowering Day 14. The stretch is in full swing, and the first white stigmas (hairs) are clearly visible. The vitality is excellent at a stable 22.4°C. ​Measures: ​LST & Scrog: The shoots are still being consistently trained under the net to optimally fill the area and maintain a homogeneous canopy. ​Defoliation: Another defoliation has been carried out to free up light for the lower flower sites and improve air circulation in the mulch area.

DopeCutz The root growth benefits massively from the large volume. The plants show a deep, healthy green. Measures: Switching to a 12/12 light cycle. First optimization of the air circulation with two fans to ventilate the dense canopy.

DopeCutz Visible flowering with the Panty Punch and Scotty OG. The stretch is kept in check thanks to the genetics and the 300W LED.

DopeCutz The canopy is now completely closed. The light distribution of the 300W LED is optimized through targeted leaf cuts (defoliation) so that the lower shoots also receive light.

DopeCutz Official halfway point of the flowering stage for the contest candidates. Resin production is ramping up massively. The new AKF is installed to tame the terpene explosion of the Scotty OG.

DopeCutz 🏆 FINISH: Harvest, Slow Cure & Packaging! What an epic journey! From day one in the Supreme Monster Living Soil to this moment – the run is officially complete, and the result exceeds all my expectations. Here’s the final report from chop to finished cup package. For drying, I opted for an extremely gentle "Slow Cure." The whole plants were hung upside down in the tent. With perfectly controlled conditions (about 14 °C and 63% relative humidity), the buds could slowly and evenly dry over days without losing the precious terpenes. ✂️ The Trim & The Result After drying comes the fine craftsmanship: the dry trim. Once the buds were neatly manicured on the tray, the true splendor emerged. Massive, rock-hard nuggets, completely covered with a dense, sparkling layer of trichomes. Living Soil has once again proven that organic weed simply plays in a league of its own when it comes to quality, aroma, and complexity. 📦 The Final Cup Packaging Since this premium weed also needs a proper presentation, absolutely nothing was left to chance during packaging: Custom info cards, for a professional look I printed my own cards with photo collages that perfectly represent the strains Panty Punch and Scotti OG. The finished vacuum-sealed samples were adorned with golden Tree of Life seals, mounted on the back of the info cards, and packed into eco-friendly, compostable kraft paper bags. Conclusion on the run: The package is packed, the accompanying letter is on top, and the box is on its way to Berlin. No matter how the jury rates it – for me, this Living Soil run is an absolute dream grow, and I’m glad to have been a part of it. A big thank you to everyone who followed this grow! Stay green! 🚀🌱🔥