Mephisto grow

mrki420 Mephisto Genetics – Double Guava Run (Week 1) ​Germination & Setup ​The journey has officially begun! I’ve selected two heavy hitters from Mephisto Genetics: Guavmaster Flash and Guava Fig. Both seeds were planted directly into their final 14L (3.7 gal) pots to avoid any transplant shock. ​Medium: Biobizz Light-mix (Perfectly airy for early root development). ​Light: Mars Hydro TS 600, currently set at 50cm (20") from the canopy. ​Environment: Humidifier is keeping the tent at a steady 68% RH, with temperatures between 24-26°C. ​Week 1 Progress ​By Day 8, both seedlings have established themselves beautifully, showing great early vigor: ​Guavmaster Flash: Currently the "big sister" at 5cm tall. She has a very wide and robust first set of true leaves and a strong central stalk. ​Guava Fig: A bit more compact at 3.5cm, focusing on tight internodal spacing and healthy, deep green foliage. ​Watering Strategy ​I am being very careful with the water-to-pot ratio to ensure the roots breathe while they expand. ​Current (Week 1): 250ml per plant, watered in a circle around the base to encourage horizontal root growth. ​pH Level: Strictly maintained at 6.2 - 6.4. ​Feeding: No nutrients added yet; relying on the light pre-charge of the Biobizz Light-mix.

mrki420 Title: Mephisto Genetics – Day 14: Root Foundation & First Feed ​Diary Entry: ​The Mephisto run is hitting its stride as we hit the 2-week mark. Guavmaster Flash and Guava Fig are showing excellent vigor in their 14L pots with Biobizz Light-mix. Guavmaster is leading the pack, sitting at a sturdy 10 cm with very tight internodal spacing and broad, healthy fan leaves. Nutrient Strategy: This week, I introduced their first light feeding. I prepared a 4L mix with: ​T.A. 3-Part (Gro/Micro/Bloom): 1/4 strength (1.5ml Grow, 1ml Micro, 0.5ml Bloom per 4L). ​Hesi Root Complex & PowerZyme: 2ml/L each to boost the mycorrhiza colonization and root health. ​Hesi SuperVit: 1 drop. ​The PPM came in at 350 with a pH of 6.5. Each plant received 700ml, watered in a ring pattern to encourage the roots to seek out moisture and expand into the rest of the 14L medium. Environment: ​Light: Mars Hydro TS 600 at 50cm distance. ​Temp/RH: 25°C / 65-70% RH. ​VPD: Hovering around 0.8 kPa (perfect for early veg). ​Training Plans: Guavmaster Flash is looking like a prime candidate for LST (Low Stress Training) in the next 48 hours. The stems are flexible, and the side branching is already starting to push through.

mrki420 Overview ​We have reached the end of Week 3 (Day 21), and the growth is explosive. Both Mephisto Genetics strains are showing incredible health in the 14L Light-mix. The environment is dialed in with the Marshydro TS 600 providing a steady 460 PPFD at the canopy. Strain Progress ​Guavmaster Flash ​Training: Topped at the beginning of the week. Following the recovery, I applied heavy LST using garden wire to pull the main branches outward. ​Response: The plant has responded beautifully. The center is completely exposed, and lower nodes are now racing toward the light. No signs of stress from the topping; she is a vigorous grower. No pistils yet, which is perfect as it gives her more time to build a massive frame. Guava Fig ​Structure: This plant is a "crouching tiger"—extremely compact with very short internodal spacing. Unlike her sister, she was not topped. I am sticking to Leaf Tucking and very selective defoliation to manage the density. ​Status: As of Day 21, she has officially shown her first pistils. She is slightly ahead in maturity and is entering the "stretch" phase. The density is the main challenge here; I am removing 3-5 fan leaves that were causing "sweating" (moisture buildup) between overlapping foliage. Nutrients & Environment ​Feeding Strategy: Adopting a "Feed-Water-Feed" schedule to prevent salt buildup. ​Current Mix: 1.2L per plant of a light mix (350 PPM / pH 6.6). ​T.A. TriPart (Grow/Micro/Bloom) ​Root Complex & PowerZyme for root health and substrate maintenance. ​Upcoming: The next watering will be a "reset" using only Plain Water + T.A. Seaweed (5ml/L) to provide bio-stimulants and hormones as they transition into the stretch. Environmental Data ​Light: Marshydro TS 600 @ 100% ​PPFD: ~460 μmol/m²/s ​Humidity: 60-65% (RH) ​Temperature: Stable ​Pot Size: 14L Light-mix