Bartimaeus I got the "Caramel Automatic" seeds from Zamnesia almost two years ago after legalization. I stored them in the fridge.
Looking back, my first attempts were a disaster. I started the first plants in my apartment without proper light. They ended up "stretching" and falling over. Since I didn't have decent fertilizer, the growth left a lot to be desired. Once they were on the balcony, I felt like I was battling every pest there was.
In the meantime, I've learned from my mistakes and I'm still learning with every grow. This time, I let the seeds germinate between a damp kitchen towel.
After about 4 days, the seed started to germinate. Then it went straight into the soil.
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Paper Towel
Germination Method
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Week 1. Vegetation
5mo ago
1/3
2 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
22 °C
Day Air Temp
No Smell
Smell
52 %
Air Humidity
18 l
Pot Size
43 cm
Lamp Distance
Bartimaeus Hello, just like the last times, I'm growing two plants in a small space on the shelf.
- Filling in a
fabric pot about 18 liters
- The soil has proven itself for me:
Floragard Professional Growmix
- Lighting:
Two SF-300 Spider Farmer LED plant lights with 33 watts each
Later, when the canopy gets denser,
I'll add a 9 W full-spectrum LED tube from Jungle Leaves on the side
I'll run the light for 18 hours again and reduce it a bit at the end
- A small fan in front of the lights
- A small dehumidifier in the room
After germination, the seedling went directly into the soil. After about 2 days, the seedling was visible.
At first, I only sprayed the seedling, but then I quickly started to carefully water around it with pH-neutral water. I’m not setting a specific amount of water yet and I water by feel.
Fertilizing after the flowering stage has proven effective with the Floragard soil. If no deficiencies occur, I will do it the same way again.
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Week 2. Vegetation
5mo ago
1/5
8 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
22 °C
Day Air Temp
No Smell
Smell
50 %
Air Humidity
18 l
Pot Size
41 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 2
Bio-Down
0.2 mll
Calmag
0.3 mll
Bartimaeus Tag 9
The plant is growing very well. I've switched to only watering and no longer spraying.
The water has a pH of about 6.5. I give the amount of water based on feel.
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Week 3. Vegetation
5mo ago
1/8
11 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
23 °C
Day Air Temp
Weak
Smell
48 %
Air Humidity
18 l
Pot Size
37 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 2
Bio-Down
0.2 mll
Calmag
0.3 mll
Bartimaeus Tag 17
The Caramel Automatic continues to grow very well.
I added CalMag and Bio-Down to the watering, just like last week.
I watered with 1 liter of water.
The plant is getting stronger, so I’ll be able to take out the support stick soon.
- Height: 11 cm
- Distance to the lamp: 37 cm
- Fertilization: CalMag 0.4 ml/l, Bio-Down 0.2 ml/l
- Temperature: 23.2°C
- Humidity: 48%, dehumidifier running on low setting
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Week 4. Vegetation
4mo ago
1/2
20 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
23 °C
Day Air Temp
Weak
Smell
50 %
Air Humidity
18 l
Pot Size
28 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 3
Bio-Down
0.2 mll
Calmag
0.3 mll
Fish-Mix
1 mll
Bartimaeus Tag 22
Today I watered the plant with 1 liter.
As soon as it transitions into flowering, I will adjust the nutrients.
- Height: 20 cm
- Distance to the lamp: 28 cm
- Nutrients: CalMag 0.3 ml/l, Bio-Down 0.2 ml/l
- Temperature: 22.7°C
- Humidity: 50%, dehumidifier running
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Week 5. Flowering
4mo ago
1/10
31 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
26 °C
Day Air Temp
Weak
Smell
47 %
Air Humidity
18 l
Pot Size
33 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 6
Bio-Down
0.1 mll
Calmag
0.3 mll
Fish-Mix
1 mll
Bartimaeus Tag 29
In week 5, the plant is growing just as satisfactorily as my Northern Lights Auto. It is increasing in size, entering the flowering stage, and showing no deficiencies.
I fertilized sparingly again.
About 2.5 liters of water, 0.3 ml/l Calmag, 0.2 ml/l Bio-Down, 1 ml/l Fish-Mix.
For the next watering in 3 to 4 days, I will change or adjust the nutrients. I removed large leaves and leaves that were blocking light from the plant. I lowered the board that the plant is sitting on.
- Height: 31 cm
- Distance to the lamp: 33 cm
- Temperature: 25.5°C
- Humidity: 47%, dehumidifier is running on high since I watered.
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Used techniques
Defoliation
Technique
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Week 6. Flowering
4mo ago
1/6
52 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
24 °C
Day Air Temp
Weak
Smell
55 %
Air Humidity
18 l
Pot Size
26 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 5
Bio-Down
0.1 mll
Calmag
0.3 mll
Bio-Grow
1 mll
Bartimaeus Tag 38
I am satisfied with the growth of the plant. I have removed disturbing leaves.
Today I watered and fertilized again. I kept the amount of fertilizer the same since the plant, unlike the Northern Lights Auto, is only slowly entering the flowering stage.
- About 2 liters of water
- 0.3 ml/l Calmag, 1ml/l Bio-Grow, 1m/l Bio-Bloom, 1ml/l Top-Max, 0.05 ml/l Bio-Down
- Height: 52 cm
- Distance to the lamp: 26 cm
- Temperature: 23.9°C
- Humidity: 55%, dehumidifier running on high setting
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Tag 42
I lowered the board on which the plants are standing again. The Caramel has overtaken the Northern Lights in growth.
A few side branches are now taller than the central stem.
At the end of week 6, I watered and fertilized again.
I increased the amount of Bio-Bloom fertilizer. I left out Bio-Down since the water with the fertilizer had a pH value of about 6.7.
- About 2.5 liters of water
- 0.3 ml/l Calmag, 1ml/l Bio-Grow, 2m/l Bio-Bloom, 1ml/l Top-Max
- Height: 62 cm
- Distance to the lamp: 24 cm
- Temperature: 24.4°C
- Humidity: 41%, the dehumidifier is turned off
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Used techniques
Defoliation
Technique
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Week 7. Flowering
4mo ago
1/9
69 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
24 °C
Day Air Temp
Normal
Smell
39 %
Air Humidity
18 l
Pot Size
17 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 4
Calmag
0.3 mll
Bio-Grow
1 mll
Bio-Bloom
2 mll
Bartimaeus Tag 44
The Caramel continues to grow well. I have maintained the watering and fertilization schedule. I only added a few drops of Bio-Down. The water had a pH value of about 6.6 afterwards.
In the apartment, I currently have a humidity of 26%. I have therefore turned off the dehumidifier.
- About 2.5 liters of water
- 0.3 ml/l Calmag, 1ml/l Bio-Grow, 2m/l Bio-Bloom, 1ml/l Top-Max
- Height: 69 cm
- Distance to the lamp: 17 cm
- Temperature: 24.4°C
- Humidity: 39%, the dehumidifier is turned off
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Tag 48
The Caramel Auto looks very good. I have increased the amount of Bio-Bloom. I did not add Bio-Down as the water had a pH value of about 6.6. Furthermore, the humidity is very low in the apartment and also outside. I have therefore left the dehumidifier off.
- About 2.5 liters of water
- Calmag 0.3 ml/l, Bio-Grow 1ml/l, Bio-Bloom 3m/l, Top-Max 1ml/l
- Height: 74 cm
- Distance to the lamp: 12 cm
- Temperature: 24.8°C
- Humidity: 36%, the dehumidifier is turned off
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Week 8. Flowering
3mo ago
1/3
82 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
26 °C
Day Air Temp
Normal
Smell
39 %
Air Humidity
18 l
Pot Size
12 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 5
Calmag
0.8 mll
Bio-Grow
1 mll
Bio-Bloom
4 mll
Bartimaeus Tag 53
Today I didn't water because the pots still feel heavy enough. I lowered the board that the plants are on yesterday because the Caramel Auto gained some height again. I turned off the side light since a few leaves and buds have gotten too close. I removed a few leaves and popcorn buds.
For the Caramel Auto, Zamnesia indicates 8-9 weeks from seed to harvest. However, I think it will take another 2-3 weeks.
- Height: 82 cm
- Distance to the lamp: 12 cm
- Temperature: 25.4°C
- Humidity: 39%, the dehumidifier is turned off
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Defoliation
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Week 9. Flowering
3mo ago
1/2
82 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
26 °C
Day Air Temp
Normal
Smell
52 %
Air Humidity
18 l
Pot Size
22 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 5
Calmag
0.8 mll
Bio-Grow
1 mll
Bio-Bloom
4 mll
Bartimaeus Tag 58
Yesterday I watered the Caramel Auto, and I kept the amount of nutrients the same. I lowered the shelf again. The plant continues to grow very nicely without any deficiencies. The size seems to hardly change now.
- About 3.5 liters of water
- Calmag 0.8 ml/l, Bio-Grow 1 ml/l, Bio-Bloom 4 ml/l, Top-Max 4 ml/l, Bio-Down 0.1 ml/l
- Height: 82 cm
- Distance to the lamp: 22 cm
- Temperature: 26°C
- Humidity: 52%, the dehumidifier is turned on
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Week 10. Flowering
3mo ago
1/8
82 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
25 °C
Day Air Temp
Normal
Smell
45 %
Air Humidity
18 l
Pot Size
22 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 5
Calmag
0.8 mll
Bio-Grow
1 mll
Bio-Bloom
4 mll
Bartimaeus Tag 64
Today I watered the Caramel Auto, and I kept the amount of nutrients the same. I skipped the Bio Down since the pH level was at 6.6.
It will probably take about 3 more weeks until harvest.
- About 3.5 liters of water
- Calmag 0.8 ml/l, Bio-Grow 1 ml/l, Bio-Bloom 4 ml/l, Top-Max 4 ml/l
- Height: 82 cm
- Distance to the lamp: 22 cm
- Temperature: 25°C
- Humidity: 45%, the dehumidifier is turned on
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Week 11. Flowering
3mo ago
1/4
82 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
29 °C
Day Air Temp
Normal
Smell
43 %
Air Humidity
18 l
Pot Size
22 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 4
Calmag
0.8 mll
Bio-Grow
1 mll
Bio-Bloom
4 mll
Bartimaeus Tag 74
Today I watered the Caramel Auto, and I didn't change the amount of nutrients. I skipped the Bio-Down this time since the pH value was at 6.7.
- About 4 liters of water
- Calmag 0.8 ml/l, Bio-Grow 1 ml/l, Bio-Bloom 4 ml/l, Top-Max 4 ml/l
- Height: 82 cm
- Distance to the lamp: 22 cm
- Temperature: 28.8°C
- Humidity: 43%, the dehumidifier is on
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Week 12. Flowering
3mo ago
1/10
82 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
28 °C
Day Air Temp
Normal
Smell
48 %
Air Humidity
18 l
Pot Size
22 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 2
Calmag
0.8 mll
Bio-Down
0.3 mll
Bartimaeus Day 78
Today I watered the plant. I only added Bio-Down and Calmag to the water. I left out the rest of the nutrients.
The trichomes are white or clear, and amber ones are not visible yet.
- About 4 liters of water
- Calmag 0.8 ml/l, Bio-Down 0.3 ml/l
- Height: 82 cm
- Distance to the lamp: 22 cm
- Temperature: 28.3°C
- Humidity: 48%, the dehumidifier is turned off
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Day 84
Yesterday I watered again and checked the trichomes.
Since relatively few trichomes are amber, I will give the Caramel Auto a bit more time.
As an experiment, I started reducing the light time by one hour daily. I don’t know if it will help. However, since the Caramel Auto is pretty much ready, I’ll give it a try.
- About 4 liters of water
- Calmag 0.8 ml/l, Bio-Down 0.3 ml/l
- Height: 82 cm
- Distance to the lamp: 22 cm
- Temperature: 24.3°C
- Humidity: 55%, the dehumidifier is turned off
- Light reduced: 17/7
The Caramel Auto rewarded me with a great result for me. With 388 g wet weight, I am very satisfied. The only training method was defoliation. The Caramel Auto tolerated that very well. I probably could have defoliated it even more aggressively. The buds are very dense and firm and smell intensely of lemon. The plant itself took a few weeks longer to harvest than indicated by Zamnesia, but that didn't bother me. It can impress even with a simple setup. The Caramel Automatic rewarded me with a dry weight of 75 g. This time everything worked out. The smoke report will follow later.
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Original
Spent 86 days
Ger Veg Flo Har
388 g
Bud wet weight per plant
75 g
Bud dry weight per plant
1
Plants
0.3 m²
Grow Room size
Normal
Difficulty
Height
Day air temperature
Air humidity
Light schedule
Pot size
Lamp distance
1/11
Bartimaeus Tag 89: Today I harvested. While cutting, the Caramel Automatic smelled intensely of lemon.
I trimmed the plant wet. While cutting, I had to switch my scissors multiple times because the buds were very sticky.
The buds were very compact. Therefore, I will check them more often while drying.
With a wet weight of 388 grams, I am very satisfied. The dry weight should be between 50-60 grams.
The Caramel Automatic rewarded me with a dry weight of 75 g. This time everything went perfectly. I am totally satisfied 😀