Royal Cheese - Farm #22

ButterfliesLittleFarm Hello Diary, Royal Cheese has officially reached the end of its first week of growth, marking the beginning of its journey on the Farm. Right from the start, this plant showed a bit of personality. While its two roommates sprouted without any issues, Royal Cheese took its time and didn’t emerge as expected. Because of that, I decided to replant it, which now puts it about a week behind the others. No big deal though—I simply raised its pot slightly so it stands level with the rest of the plants in the setup. Overall, Royal Cheese has had a slower and more cautious start. For several days, it seemed like it was just teasing its way out of the soil. Despite that, by the end of the first week it reached a height of 4.5 cm, with its lowest branches sitting just above the ground. It’s still early days, so I’m curious to see how it develops from here. To track progress, I took photos on Day 1 and Day 7 of its vegetative stage. The difference over those seven days is subtle but noticeable, and it’s always satisfying to document that early growth. As for the setup, the Migro Aray 4 is currently running at 40% power and positioned about 35 cm above the plants. Environmental conditions have been stable and within a comfortable range—humidity is holding around 60%, while temperatures sit at approximately 26°C. Watering is kept consistent at this stage, happening every 3–4 days. Each plant receives around 1 to 1.5 liters of pH-adjusted water. This week, I added a single Easy Grow booster tablet to the mix—just enough to give the plants a gentle push without overdoing it. Here’s a quick breakdown of the past week: 14/01/2026 – Day 1. The beginning of the vegetative phase was documented. Royal Cheese measured 2 cm in height. Afterward, the plants were watered with 1 liter of properly pH-balanced water. 18/01/2026 – Day 5. Watering day. This time, I included an Easy Grow booster tablet to support early development. 20/01/2026 – Day 7. Photo session and height measurement. Royal Cheese Auto – Day 7. – 4.5 cm That’s all for this week. A slow start, but a start nonetheless. Let’s see how Royal Cheese performs in the coming days. Stay tuned for the next update!

ButterfliesLittleFarm Hello Diary, Royal Cheese is slowly but surely wrapping up its second week of vegetation. I can’t say I’m unhappy with the progress so far, but it’s definitely not where I’d ideally like it to be. Although she stretched about 10 cm over the past week, the overall appearance still feels a bit underwhelming. The plant looks somewhat fragile and pale, lacking that deep, healthy green I was hoping for at this stage. The lowest branches are sitting very close to the soil, and I’m still debating whether to keep them or remove them later on. The leaves themselves are slightly shriveled and lighter in color, which raises a bit of concern — but considering we’re still early in the grow, there’s plenty of time for her to bounce back and establish a stronger structure. On the environmental side, conditions in the grow space (the “Farm”) are stable and within a good range. Humidity is hovering around 50%, while temperatures are steady at approximately 27°C. So overall, the setup itself shouldn’t be limiting her development. Watering is done every 3–4 days. Starting this week, I introduced CalMag as a preventative supplement, just to avoid any potential deficiencies early on. I’ve also continued using the Easy Grow Booster tablet to support development. Weekly overview: 22/01/2026 – Day 9. Watering day. I prepared 6 liters of water for all three plants (2L per plant). Added one Easy Grow Booster tablet and 6 ml/L of CalMag, then adjusted the pH down to 6.0. 25/01/2026 – Day 12. Watering again with the same amount — 2 liters per plant. This time, I skipped the booster tablet and kept it simple. 27/01/2026 – Day 14. Photo session and height measurement. Royal Cheese Auto – Day 14. - 15 cm That’s all for this week. Hoping to see stronger growth and better color in the days ahead. See you in the next update! 🌱

ButterfliesLittleFarm Hello Diary, We’ve officially reached the end of week three, which also marks the conclusion of the vegetative stage. From here on, we’re stepping into the flowering phase, and things are starting to get really interesting. Royal Cheese Auto is currently the smallest plant on the “Farm,” mainly because she’s about a week behind the others. To help her keep up, I slightly raised her pot so she can sit closer to the lights and receive more intensity. Overall, she’s developing very nicely. Considering her slower start, I’m genuinely happy with the progress she’s making. The leaves have a healthy, vibrant green color, although they were slightly drooping before watering—something I attribute simply to needing hydration, which I took care of right after the photos were taken. The lower part of the plant is becoming quite dense, with tight internodal spacing. As you can see, the branches are forming very close to the base, so I’ll soon need to do a bit of cleanup on the lower growth to improve airflow and light penetration. Pre-flowers have already started forming at the tips of the branches, and the main cola is beginning to stretch above the rest, slowly shaping what will become the plant’s final structure. This week alone, she stretched about 15 cm, which clearly shows she’s entering that rapid transition phase where growth accelerates in preparation for flowering. As expected, with increased growth comes increased demand for water. I’ve started gradually raising the watering volume to keep up with her needs. I’m also continuing to add CalMag at 1 ml/L as a preventative measure. Weekly Log 28/01/2026 – Day 15. Watering day. Prepared 7 liters of water, added 7 ml of CalMag, and adjusted pH to 6.0. This amount was evenly distributed across all three plants on the “Farm.” 01/02/2026 – Day 19. Watering. Repeated the same process as before. 03/02/2026 – Day 21. Photo session & height measurement. Royal Cheese Auto – Day 21. - Height: 30 cm That’s it for this week! Thanks for stopping by, and see you in the next update 🌱

ButterfliesLittleFarm Hello Diary, The first week of flowering is now behind us, and Royal Cheese has responded with truly explosive growth— stretching more than 30 cm over the past seven days. Despite being a week behind its grow box companions and starting off noticeably smaller, it has now almost completely caught up with them. Royal Cheese is clearly proving its resilience and vigor; it simply needed a little extra time to build momentum, but now it’s thriving. Early flower development has begun, which is already clearly visible in the photos. As the plant continues to stretch, the spacing between the branches is increasing, allowing for better light penetration and airflow. The canopy doesn’t feel overcrowded, even though I lightly cleaned up the lower part of the plant earlier this week. The main cola is standing tall above the surrounding branches, asserting its dominance, although it has not yet fully filled out with dense flower formation. This is just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting flowering phase. At this stage, I’ve introduced a bloom booster into the feeding routine. I’m adding one Easy Bloom Booster tablet per 8 liters of water during watering. Additionally, I’m continuing preventive supplementation with CalMag at 0.5 ml per liter. This week’s overview: 04/02/2026 – Day 22. Watering day. I prepared 8 liters of water, adding one Easy Bloom Booster tablet, followed by 4 ml of CalMag, and finished with Lemon Kick to adjust the pH. This solution was used to water all three plants on the farm. 07/02/2026 – Day 25. Watering day. The same feeding routine as three days prior. 10/02/2026 – Day 28. Photo session, height measurement, and watering. Royal Cheese Auto – Day 28. – 67 cm That’s all for this week. Thank you all for your continued support and for stopping by—I truly appreciate it. See you in the next update! 🌱

ButterfliesLittleFarm Hello Diary, The second week of flowering is now behind me, and I’m genuinely pleased with how my Royal Cheese is developing. She’s progressing steadily and showing great structure overall. At this point, she has reached a height of 85 cm, which puts her on par with her tent companion—even though she’s a full week behind. That’s a really satisfying result and shows just how vigorous her growth has been. What stands out the most is her structure. The spacing between the branches is quite generous, and she isn’t overly dense with foliage. I actually see this as a big advantage, as it allows better light penetration and ensures the bud sites won’t be shaded or overcrowded. Everything is nicely exposed, which should support solid flower development in the coming weeks. I do hope she won’t stretch much more from here, as my lights are already raised to their maximum height. At this stage, I’d be perfectly happy if she simply continues developing in this rhythm—healthy, balanced, and focused on bud production. Watering is currently happening every 3 days, occasionally stretching to 4 depending on how the medium dries out. I’m continuing with preventive CalMag supplementation, along with Easy Bloom Booster tablets to support flowering. pH is being adjusted to 6.0 using Plagron Lemon Kick. Environmental conditions in the grow space remain stable. Temperatures are holding around 28°C, with humidity at approximately 40%. The lighting is currently set to 60% power, which seems to be working well for this stage. Here’s a quick overview of the week: 13/02/2026 – Day 31. Watering day. I prepared 8 liters of water for all three plants, adding 4 ml of CalMag and one Easy Bloom Booster tablet. The pH was adjusted to 6.0. 16/02/2026 – Day 34. Watering again, repeating the same feeding routine as before. 17/02/2026 – Day 35. Photo session and height measurement. Royal Cheese Auto – Day 35. – 85 cm That’s everything from me for this week. Thanks for following along, and see you in the next update! 🌱

ButterfliesLittleFarm Hello Diary, Strain: Royal Cheese Auto Day Range: Day 36. – Day 42. The third week of flowering has officially come to an end, and Royal Cheese has now claimed the title of the tallest plant on my small farm. She has shown impressive vertical growth over the past week, and I’m really hoping she’s reached the end of her stretch phase, as she’s currently sitting a bit too close to the lights for comfort. Overall, she looks absolutely fantastic. Bud development is progressing nicely — the flowers are steadily swelling, and trichome production has kicked in across the bud sites. A light frost is beginning to form, giving the flowers that beautiful, snowy appearance growers love to see at this stage. The buds themselves are already feeling quite dense and noticeably sticky to the touch, which is always a promising sign. The aroma is also starting to evolve — becoming more pronounced and complex, with that classic pungent character beginning to come through. The main cola is clearly dominating, and it’s now getting heavily coated with forming flowers, making it the focal point of the plant. Foliage remains in excellent condition. The leaves are a deep, healthy green, indicating that the plant is receiving all the nutrients it needs without any visible deficiencies or stress. 💧 Feeding & Watering Watering continues on a consistent schedule every three days. For each feeding, I prepare 8 liters of water for all three plants on my farm: 4 ml CalMag 1 Easy Bloom Booster tablet pH adjusted to 6.0 using Plagron Lemon Kick This routine seems to be working very well so far, with all plants responding positively. Here's what the past week looked like: 19/02/2026 – Day 37. Watering day. Prepared 8 liters of water for all three plants, added 4 ml CalMag and one Easy Bloom Booster tablet, then adjusted pH to 6.0. 22/02/2026 – Day 40. Watering repeated using the same feeding formula and process. 24/02/2026 – Day 42. Took photos and measured plant height. Royal Cheese Auto – 92 cm That’s everything for this week. Thanks to everyone stopping by and following the progress — see you in the next update! 🌿

ButterfliesLittleFarm Hello Diary, Strain: Royal Cheese Auto Day Range: Day 43. – Day 49. Week 7 is officially behind me, marking 4 full weeks of flowering, and my Royal Cheese is already approaching the final stage of her journey. The buds are now heavily coated in trichomes, giving them that frosty, almost frozen appearance. Over the past few days, I’ve been checking them under the microscope, and I’m starting to see the transition into that slightly milky color. For me, that’s always a clear indicator that harvest time is getting very close. What really stands out is how fast she’s maturing. Considering the rough start she had — including a failed germination and having to restart completely — I didn’t expect such a quick turnaround. Despite those early setbacks, she bounced back beautifully and is now rewarding me in the best possible way. Of course, the true results will only be clear after drying and curing, but at this stage I’m genuinely very satisfied with how everything turned out. The buds themselves aren’t huge, but they are dense, compact, and incredibly resinous — seriously sticky to the touch. What she may lack in size, she definitely makes up for in quality, and the entire plant is nicely covered. As for the routine, I’ve kept things simple. Watering continues every three days, but I’ve now stopped adding any nutrients. From this point on, it’s just plain, pH-adjusted water as I prepare her for the final flush. Weekly breakdown: 25/02/2026 – Day 43. Watering day. Prepared 8 liters of water, adjusted pH to 6.0. This amount is shared across all three plants in the grow. 28/02/2026 – Day 46. Watering again, same routine as before. 03/03/2026 – Day 49. Photo session and overall check-up. That’s all for this week. If everything continues at this pace, next week should be the final chapter of this grow. See you all very soon 🌱

ButterfliesLittleFarm Hello Diary, Strain: Royal Cheese Auto Day Range: Day 50. – Day 56. We’ve finally reached the final week, and the beautiful Royal Cheese is officially ready for harvest. A week ago, I had a feeling she would need just a little bit more time to fully mature — and that prediction turned out to be exactly right. On day 56. of the flowering period, the journey came to an end and harvest day finally arrived. What surprised me the most was just how fast this strain developed from start to finish. I can honestly say this was an express run. Royal Cheese sprouted on 07/01/2026 and was harvested on 10/03/2026 — only 62 days from seed to harvest. Absolutely incredible. Despite the speed, this plant turned out stunning. The buds are completely covered in thick layers of frosty white trichomes, giving the flowers an almost snowy appearance. Trichomes are literally everywhere. The buds may not be massive in size, but they are dense, swollen, and beautifully formed. The aroma became extremely intense during the final days — rich, pungent, and unmistakably cheesy. Every time I touched the flowers, my fingers became sticky instantly from the heavy resin production. During this last week, I checked the trichomes almost daily to make sure I harvested at the perfect moment, before too many amber tones appeared. One thing that also stood out was the foliage. The leaves stayed a very healthy green all the way until harvest, which is something I don’t usually see. Normally, plants begin fading and changing colors near the end of flowering, almost like autumn leaves, but this lady stayed vibrant until the very end. Watering remained simple and consistent throughout the final stretch — every three days with plain water only, just like the previous week. Final Week Overview: 06/03/2026 – Day 52. Watering day. The plant received 2.5 liters of plain water. 09/03/2026 – Day 55. Another watering session, same routine as before. 10/03/2026 – Day 56. End of week 8. I spent some time taking final photos before harvest. After that, I cut the plant at the base of the stem and hung the entire plant upside down inside the grow box to dry slowly and evenly. Now comes the waiting game — around 10–15 days of drying before we see the final result. Thank you once again to everyone for all the likes, comments, support, and kind words throughout this grow. I truly appreciate every bit of it. That’s all from me for now, but the final report will follow soon. Stay tuned! 🌱✂️

ButterfliesLittleFarm Hello Diary, Finally, here’s my final review of the entire Royal Cheese Auto journey. I’ll try not to repeat too much since most of the important details and observations were already documented week by week throughout the diary, but here’s a quick overall recap of this beautiful run. • Planting Date — 31/12/2025 • Replanted — 04/01/2026 • Harvest Date — 10/03/2026 Vegetative Stage: 3 weeks Flowering Stage: 5 weeks Total time from seed to harvest: 62 days. After harvest, the entire Royal Cheese Auto plant was hung upside down inside the grow box for drying. I decided to keep the whole plant intact to slow down the drying process slightly and preserve as much aroma and terpene profile as possible. RQS also sent me their Trim Bag, designed to make trimming faster and easier. Even though I didn’t have a massive harvest, I still wanted to test it and see how effective it really was. Honestly, I had zero expectations at first — but after just one minute of shaking the bag, I opened it and literally said: “Oh my god.” The buds came out incredibly well trimmed. I was genuinely surprised by how efficient and clean the result was. A fantastic product overall, especially for growers looking to save time during post-harvest work. All the leftover trim collects neatly at the bottom of the bag, making cleanup quick and simple. Royal Cheese Auto produces flowers absolutely loaded with pungent aromatic compounds, including rich terpenes and sulphur-based aromas that create its unmistakable skunky cheese profile. On top of that, noticeable levels of beta-caryophyllene add subtle peppery notes to the mix, giving the smoke extra depth and character. With around 15% THC, the effect is warm, calming, and physically relaxing without becoming mentally overwhelming. It delivers a smooth body high while still keeping the mind clear and functional. For me, this is definitely an evening strain — perfect for unwinding and relaxing after a long day. That’s all from me for this diary. I hope I managed to cover everything throughout the grow and share a useful experience with all of you. Big thanks once again to RQS for the support from the very beginning, to Grow Diaries for providing such an amazing platform for growers worldwide, and of course to everyone who stopped by this diary, left a like, commented, or simply followed the journey. See you all soon with new diaries and new adventures. 🌱💚