Laughing Buddha | 720W | SCROG

GreenHobbit She definitely likes the little lamp better 😅 There's not much to tell yet.

GreenHobbit Week 3 – Strong Start She's developing really well and is now starting to build her node structure. The growth is compact with tight internodes and a nice, healthy green color. The climate is stable at 24°C and about 65–68% humidity. The light distance is at 25 cm, and she seems to be very comfortable with it. No stress, no deficiencies – for now, I'm just letting her grow relaxed. The next few days will be exciting, as she should really take off now.

GreenHobbit Week 4 The Laughing Buddha continues to develop steadily and compactly. Rich green, healthy leaf structure, and a nice, even growth. I'm currently letting her grow in peace on purpose so she can gather strength for the next steps. Topping is planned in about 8–10 days – after that, structured training will begin. Watering is still done carefully in the ring, as soon as the pot becomes noticeably lighter.

GreenHobbit Week 5 – Structure Begins The Laughing Buddha was topped this week and is now moving into the next phase. I always keep the topping very minimal so as not to stress the plant more than necessary; there will be enough stress soon. 😅 Additionally, there was a light top dressing with Bio Grow (1 g/L) to push her for the upcoming growth. The small light has been replaced by the Spider Farmer SF1000D – now there's significantly more power from above. Now it's time to recover, branch out, and build structure.

GreenHobbit Week 6 🌱 The Laughing Buddha is currently developing exactly in the direction I envisioned 😄 After topping, she immediately took off and is now forming a really nice, bushy structure with many even shoots. The side branches are pushing up strongly and the stem is slowly becoming really stable. So far, she shows absolutely no stress and seems to handle the training without any issues. I'm going to let her grow a bit more and only slightly open the shoots outward, so that a nice even surface can form later. I'm not defoliating much for now – she can still use every leaf as a solar panel ☀️ Climate: 🌡️ 24°C 💧 68% rH 💡 Distance to the lamp: 45 cm

GreenHobbit Week 7 – Laughing Buddha Today there was a slight thinning and the first Yo-Yos came into play. The goal is not height for now, but width. The outer shoots are being pulled down piece by piece so that the plant opens up nicely and develops as many equally strong tops as possible. The net will come into play later in the big final pot – for now, it’s all about building the structure and keeping the center nice and clear. The Laughing Buddha is reacting extremely well to the training so far: short nodes, strong side shoots, and really vigorous growth. Slowly, the exact shape I want for the stretch is forming. Let’s let it grow for a few more days, then we’ll shape it further 😎 Setup: - 70x70 - Spider Farmer SF1000D - Bio Grow - LST + Yo-Yos - Week 7 I’m very curious to see how it develops in the next 2 weeks.

GreenHobbit Week 8 | Day 50–56 The Laughing Buddha continues to develop exactly as planned. This week was all about further LST, canopy management, and healthy growth. Several shoots were tied down again to achieve a uniform crown structure and optimally distribute light to all the tops. The plant is responding excellently to the training. Just a few hours after tying down, the shoot tips are already reaching for the light again and are growing vigorously. By now, a very even canopy of numerous main shoots is forming, while the lower area remains surprisingly airy. Especially pleasing is the stable structure. The main stem and side shoots have significantly gained strength and now support a considerable amount of foliage. Beneath the leaf canopy, numerous potential flower sites are showing, which will be further encouraged in the coming weeks. The Laughing Buddha now occupies a large part of the 70×70 cm area. There are still a few weeks of vegetative phase left before flowering to fully utilize the space and develop as many equally strong tops as possible. Overall, the plant appears to be in excellent health, vibrant, and stress-free. No signs of deficiency, no pest problems, and vigorous growth make this week one of the most successful so far in the grow. The foundation for an exciting flowering phase is laid – and the real show is just about to begin. 🌴🔥

GreenHobbit Week 9 – Laughing Buddha 🌴🔥 The Laughing Buddha is slowly turning into exactly the monster I hoped for. This week was all about structure, canopy control, and preparing for the upcoming move under the SE3000. After several rounds of LST, a net was used for the first time – not for the classic weaving, but as a flexible height control. This allows each tip to be positioned individually and the entire area to be balanced much better. And that’s paying off now. ⸻ Training & Structure 🌱 The plant was heavily tied down again this week and carefully defoliated at the same time. The goal was to: * Bring light deeper into the interior * Activate the lower side shoots * Build as wide and flat a structure as possible Especially exciting: The side shoots of the side shoots are now starting to grow vigorously upwards. This results in significantly more potential main colas than originally planned. The Laughing Buddha is reacting extremely positively to the training so far: * Thick, stable stems * Short internodes despite Sativa genetics * No growth stoppage * Very vigorous new growth The small 70x70 tent is surprisingly well filled now. ⸻ Climate & Conditions 🌡️ Despite attic summer with temperatures over 30°C at times, the plant continues to run surprisingly stable. The air movement under the dense canopy has become extremely important, which is why the canopy was intentionally opened. Humidity is still actively controlled, and the climate remains stable enough for the Buddha to continue working without stress. ⸻ Nutrition & Plan for Flowering 🍽️ Unlike the previous Franco’s Lemon Cheese Run, this time the full manufacturer’s recommendation from Green House Feeding is being used. The autos in the parallel run have shown that the plants can handle much more than originally thought. Since the Laughing Buddha has a long flowering time ahead, we will also work consistently according to the schedule this time: * Full base fertilization * Later supplementation during flowering * Large final pot for maximum root development Therefore, repotting into the final 40L container is scheduled for the weekend. This way, the root system can start working before the flip happens later. ⸻ Outlook 👀 The next few weeks are going to be brutally exciting. As soon as the autos are harvested and dried, the Laughing Buddha will move into the large room under the SE3000. There it will get: * Significantly more space * More light output * Longer veg under the net * Then the flip And to be honest: It really feels like we’re just getting started. 😏🌴

GreenHobbit Week 10 | Vegetation | Day 64–70 🌱🕸️ The Laughing Buddha continues to live up to its name and is developing exactly in the direction I envisioned for this run. After several weeks of controlled training and careful SCROG setup, the plant now shows an impressive structure with numerous strong main and side branches. This week, the focus was on guiding the plant further under the net and leveling as many shoot tips as possible. Unlike previous runs, aggressive training was consciously avoided this time. Instead of harsh interventions, there was only gentle steering and continuous distribution of the branches. The results speak for themselves: The Buddha grows without visible growth stops and produces new, strong branches at almost every node. Towards the end of the week, the big step finally came: the move from the previous pot to a 45-liter mortar bucket with fresh Floragard Professional Growmix. The root ball was excellently rooted and could be transferred with almost no loss. Right after repotting, the plant showed no signs of stress and seemed as if it hadn't noticed the move at all. Currently, it is in a short recovery phase. The next few days will be kept intentionally calm to allow the roots to establish themselves in the fresh soil. After that, we will continue with the expansion of the canopy. The goal remains to bring as many tips over the net as possible before later cleaning up and thinning out below the net level. The stem and branch structure are now developing into a solid foundation for the upcoming flowering canopy. The plant looks extremely vigorous, continuously producing new shoots and displaying exactly the growth form one hopes for in a large SCROG sativa. If the Buddha fully establishes itself in the new soil now, the next few weeks should be particularly exciting. The 70x70 net is just a stopping point – the actual goal remains the large 90x90 net in the flowering room. 😎🌴 Week 10 Summary: ✅ Net further filled ✅ No growth stops despite training ✅ Successfully repotted into 40 liters ✅ Strong stem and branch development ✅ Extremely vigorous growth ✅ Preparation for the next expansion phase of the SCROG “Train less, grow more.” 😏🌱🚀

GreenHobbit Week 11 | Vegetation | Day 71–77 The Laughing Buddha has definitely stepped up a gear this week. After weeks of consistent training, the canopy is now visibly closing, and the first shoots are stretching a bit further every day. My focus has remained on shaping the plant as stress-free as possible. Instead of constantly intervening, I let it grow this week. The outer shoots have now developed enough strength to expand the area further, while the smaller shoots from the center are catching up more and more. This even growth has been the goal of the past weeks. Under the net, it’s getting noticeably darker. The canopy has become so dense that hardly any light reaches the substrate. Therefore, the next phase of preparation is slowly beginning. Everything that is permanently getting no light and would only waste energy later is being gradually removed. The goal is to direct all the energy into the future main shoots. Especially pleasing is the structure of the plant. The canopy is becoming more even, and the height differences between the individual shoots are decreasing week by week. The future flowering canopy is already clearly taking shape. The Laughing Buddha is still in the 40-liter pot and appears to be in perfect health. Strong leaf color, stable shoots, and daily growth confirm that it feels comfortable in the current setup. The plan remains unchanged: 🕸️ First net = basic framework 🕸️ Second net = future flowering canopy 🕸️ Third net = later support for the colas A little more patience, and then the lady will move into her new home under the Spider Farmer SE3000. There, the second net will be filled, and then the hot phase begins. The show is getting closer. 😎🌱 🌱 Day 77 📏 Height: approx. 34 cm 📐 Width: approx. 65 - 70 cm 💡 Light: 18/6 ? Pot: 40 liters 🌿 Condition: Healthy, strong, and ready for the next stage of development

GreenHobbit Week 12 | Laughing Buddha | The Move to the Hobbit Mega Project This week marked a milestone. The autos have been harvested and cured, the Gorilla 720W is finally hanging in its place, and the Laughing Buddha has moved into its new home. And what can I say? It seems like the move not only went well for her… …she seems to have been waiting for it. 😅 The New Home In the last few days, the large grow area has been set up. * 120 × 120 cm SCROG area * Two nets (later even three for flowering) * Gorilla 720W LED Gen II * Controller with sensors * Air conditioning * Humidifier * Several circulation fans At first glance, the setup seems almost absurdly large for a single plant. When the Buddha first moved in, the net looked huge and the plant seemed almost lost. Not even 24 hours later, things looked very different. Testing the “Cheap Light” Before the Laughing Buddha got its final spot, a cheap LED was tested. The result was surprisingly positive. For an inexpensive lamp, it provided significantly more light than expected and could definitely be interesting for seedlings, cuttings, or small projects. Still, it quickly became clear: For this project, the Gorilla is in a whole different league. The difference in light distribution is enormous. First Measurements with the Gorilla 720W Of course, the new lamp had to be thoroughly tested. Currently, the Gorilla is running at: * 50% power * 50 cm distance Measured around: 374 PPFD That sounds low for a 720W lamp at first. But one must not forget: The area is huge and the plant is still in the vegetative phase. The advantage currently lies not in maximum intensity, but in the incredibly even illumination. The Buddha is now receiving light across the entire crown instead of just the top tips. Climate is Surprisingly Stable The first 24 hours after the move were closely monitored. Temperature: * Night: about 21–22 °C * Day: about 23–24 °C Humidity: * Mostly between 60–65% VPD: * Predominantly between 0.8 and 1.2 kPa Exactly the range I want to see right now. Especially interesting: The strongest growth spurts coincided exactly with the time when temperature, humidity, and VPD were working optimally together. The Buddha seems to feel exceptionally comfortable under these conditions. The Plant's Reaction And now it gets crazy. The shoot tips were completely under the net after the move. Just about 24 hours later, they were already pushing back up. The growth is currently impressive. The crown is getting wider, denser, and more even. The stem now has more the dimension of a small tree than that of a houseplant. Especially pleasing: The center is working just as actively as the outer areas. That’s exactly what you want to see in a large SCROG. The Plan Until Vacation In ten days, I’ll be going on vacation for ten days. Originally, there was a question of whether the Buddha should be sent into flowering beforehand. After careful consideration, the decision was made against it. The new plan: * Let it continue to grow * Fill net 1 * Gain about 10 cm in height * Let the tips grow into the next net * Continue to spread until vacation During the vacation, only watering will be done. After returning, the following will happen: * Major inventory check * Redistribute shoots * Bring everything to one height * Thoroughly clean below the nets * Short recovery phase Only then will the switch to 12/12 occur. Control Over Records Originally, the idea was to place about 72 tops under the 720 watts. That remains an exciting goal. However, control over the canopy is prioritized over having as many shoots as possible. Better 50 to 60 perfectly positioned spears than a completely overcrowded net. Anything that doesn’t fit neatly into the concept later will be consistently removed. In the end, it’s not the number of shoots that counts, but the quality of the canopy. Conclusion of the Week This week has shown what potential this plant has. The move went smoothly. The Gorilla delivers exactly what I hoped for. The climate is stable. And the Laughing Buddha seems to be just getting started. It’s still in the vegetative phase. The lamp is only running at 50% power. The first net isn’t even fully filled yet. But for the first time, I feel like this project could be something truly special. The next weeks will show how far the Buddha really wants to conquer this net. One thing is for sure: It definitely won’t be boring. 😎

GreenHobbit Week 13 – Vegetation 🌿 Another week has passed for the Laughing Buddha – and slowly, a little jungle is forming from one plant. 😄 After the move last week, she first had to get used to her new home. The new 120×120 setup, the 45-liter pot, and especially the new 720-watt Gorilla GEN2 LED seem to be to her liking. The growth is incredibly even, and by now, almost the entire area is covered with a closed green canopy. My original plan remains unchanged: The second net will not be used before the vacation. The plant can grow up relaxed over the next ten days and practically find the second net on its own. When I return from vacation, everything will be sorted out calmly, evenly distributed, and then thinned out. This way, I avoid unnecessary stress just before my absence and have perfect conditions for the switch to flowering after the vacation. The stem is also developing impressively in the meantime. Thanks to months of training, a really stable framework has formed that will hopefully be able to support many heavy buds later on without any issues. From below, the plant now looks more like a small tree than a cannabis plant. Just as I had imagined it. This week, I also continued to play around with my controller and the sensors. I positioned the PPFD sensor at the height of the highest shoot tips, and I noticed something interesting: Just by working and breathing in the grow room for a few minutes, the CO₂ level increased by about 200 ppm. This makes me quite optimistic that the two CO₂ bags can indeed contribute later on, once the canopy becomes denser. Additionally, I have now installed a camera in the grow room. This way, I can check on the plant at any time during my vacation and ensure that everything is going according to plan. Especially with the current temperatures, this gives me a much better feeling. However, the weather is currently putting a lot of strain on the grow room. During the day, temperatures of nearly 50 °C are reached in the attic. My DeLonghi Pinguino is really working non-stop and still manages to keep the temperatures in the grow room just within the acceptable range (29°C). You can clearly tell that it is reaching its performance limit with these outside temperatures. Once the big summer heat is over, it will probably be able to maintain the room in the desired range without any issues again. The new Gorilla GEN2 continues to run absolutely smoothly. I'm currently gathering my first experiences with the lamp and so far, I'm really impressed. Even light distribution, strong growth, and a plant that visibly enjoys its new home. There was also a little highlight this week on GrowDiaries: With over 320 likes now, the Laughing Buddha has surpassed all my previous grows and is currently my most successful diary ever. The crazy thing about it? It's not even in flowering yet. 😄 A big thank you to everyone who regularly stops by, likes, or leaves comments. Your support motivates me every time anew. Now, I'm off on vacation for a while. During this time, only watering will be done – no training, no pruning, and no experiments. I'm already curious to see what the lady looks like when I open the door to the grow room ten days later. Something tells me that a pretty green surprise awaits me there. 😄🌿

GreenHobbit Week 14 – Vacation? The Buddha doesn’t know that word. 🌴🌿 Actually, this week was supposed to be super chill. Suitcase packed, 10 days in Turkey, sun, sea, and just relaxing. At least for me. My Laughing Buddha, however, had completely different plans. 😄 Before it all started, she got another 8 liters of water, the 40-liter pot was filled with fresh soil, and then it was: “See you in ten days.” Fortunately, there’s now a camera in the grow room. That way, I can check in every day to see how things are going. It’s crazy how reassuring a little camera can be when you’re sitting by the pool hundreds of kilometers away. 😅 Since I obviously couldn’t take any photos this week, there’s a little time-lapse from the Hobbit cam so you can still follow how the lady develops in my absence. 📹🌿 ⸻ The second net comes to life I had actually hoped that the shoots would slowly grow up to the second net during my vacation. The Buddha apparently had other ideas. Just a few days after my departure, the first tips pushed through the upper net. With each passing day, more joined in. Exactly how I envisioned it. I consciously didn’t want to train or prune again before the vacation. The plant should just be allowed to grow – without any additional stress. In hindsight, that was definitely the right decision. The shoots are developing evenly, the height remains surprisingly homogeneous, and the area is getting more and more closed off. This even canopy will make it much easier for me to distribute in the second net after the vacation. ⸻ Growing from afar It still feels a bit strange to follow a grow completely from a distance. Normally, I’m in the grow room every day, checking every tip and celebrating every centimeter of growth. This time, I only have the view of the camera – and that makes this update somehow special. It’s even nicer to see that the Buddha is following her own plan and is obviously doing great. ⸻ What’s next? Just a few more days of vacation. Until then, it’s just one thing for the Buddha: Grow. When I return, the probably most exciting part of the entire vegetative phase awaits: * evenly distribute all the shoots in the second net, * thoroughly prune below, * give the plant a few days of recovery * and then finally initiate the switch to flowering. I have a feeling that all the little decisions from the past weeks are slowly paying off. And when I see the development through the camera, I’m already looking forward to opening the door to the grow room again. I think the Laughing Buddha is making just as good use of my vacation as I am. 🍀🌿

GreenHobbit (Music on) Week 15 – The Calm Before the Storm 😏 After nine days of vacation, I was honestly quite excited. Just three days before my return, the Hobbit Cam decided to say goodbye. 😅 No more pictures, no control – just the climate data and trust in my little guy. When I finally opened the door, my first thought was: “WTF… 😳😏” The Laughing Buddha made good use of the time. Not to grow completely out of control, but to calmly develop into a dense, strong SCROG. The watering worked excellently, the climate was stable, and the plant looked healthier after the vacation than I had hoped. Today, the grow was prepared for the next phase. First, the 81 tops were evenly distributed across the net. Yes, I actually counted… exactly 81 tops. 🤣 My little goal of “72 Tops for 720 Watts” seems to be becoming a reality. Next came the biggest intervention of the entire grow so far. Below the first net, everything was completely lollipopped, and the plant was heavily thinned out to allow light and especially air to circulate freely through the canopy. From below, the Buddha now looks more like a small tree – strong main branches, clean branching, and a stable structure that will hopefully support dozens of heavy colas later on. After everything was thinned out and redistributed, I carefully loosened the top layer of soil and incorporated Green House Feeding BioBloom as per the manufacturer's instructions. Then I watered with BioEnhancer to activate the soil biology and allow the organic nutrients to work quietly over the next few days. Now the Buddha is getting a little wellness program. 🌿 No more major interventions, just water, stable climate conditions, and time to fully recover from the defoliation. If everything continues to go as planned, we'll switch to 12/12 next Thursday. Then the flowering phase will finally begin. I’m incredibly curious to see how the Laughing Buddha behaves during the stretch. The internodes have remained pleasantly short so far, which makes the chances of having long, yet still nicely compact colas look pretty good. If she can fill out the second net nicely now, it could be exactly the flower wall I envisioned from the very beginning. The veg part is almost complete… now the really exciting part is about to begin. 😎🌿🚀

GreenHobbit Week 16 – Vegetation 🌿 | The last day before the flip This week was all about preparation. After the big defoliation last week, the Laughing Buddha got to recover – and it did so impressively. Within just a few days, it closed up the entire canopy again and gained some serious height. In the time-lapse, you can really see how evenly the SCROG is filling out. The many shoots are now working as a single, closed crown – exactly the goal I’ve been pursuing from the start. The work under the canopy has also paid off. The vigorous lollipopping ensures an open structure and clean airflow. Now the plant can focus its energy on the future colas instead of supplying small, shady shoots. This week, I also started to use my new sensor technology more intensively. The soil moisture is particularly exciting: The sensors show that the outer root zone is now consuming significantly more water than the area directly at the stem. That's why I'm currently testing smaller, more frequent waterings to keep the soil moisture as consistent as possible and provide optimal conditions for the microorganisms. The attic climate remains the biggest challenge. On warm afternoons, the air conditioning struggles against the summer heat while the humidifier tries to keep the humidity stable. Still, the overall climate remains in a good range, and the plant shows no signs of stress. Tomorrow is finally the day: The switch to 12/12. 🌸 After over four months of vegetative time, the flowering phase is now beginning. The net is filled, the plant is healthy and strong – now it can show what it’s made of. The upcoming stretch will determine how the approximately 80 bud sites develop and whether the plan works out. I’m super excited for the next few weeks. Hopefully, a green carpet will soon turn into a sea of flowers. 🍀💚 ⸻ Thank you to everyone who stops by every week, comments, and accompanies me on this journey. Your feedback motivates me every time. Now the most exciting part of the grow begins! 😎🌿

GreenHobbit Week 17 | Flowering Week 1 – The Stretch has Begun! With the switch to 12/12, the Laughing Buddha immediately started stretching and wasted no time. Within the first week of flowering, she already gained 16 cm in height. To be honest, I didn't expect such a quick start. The third SCROG net is now in place and was ready just in time. Currently, most of the tops are only about 5–10 cm away from reaching the net. This is exactly how I envisioned the process. This week, I also completely changed my watering strategy. Instead of giving large amounts of water every few days, the Buddha now gets about 5 liters daily. The reason is simple: I want to keep the living organic soil consistently slightly moist so that the microorganisms can work continuously and the nutrients remain available. So far, I really like the results. My soil sensors are particularly exciting. One of the two sensors remained at only 8–11% for weeks, even after giving 10 liters. Since switching to smaller, more frequent waterings, this area has suddenly reacted much more strongly and now reaches values of almost 50% after watering. For me, this is a clear sign that the entire 40-liter root ball is now actively working and that the water is being distributed more evenly. That's exactly why it's so much fun to observe these sensors over a longer period – you see developments that you would never notice from the outside. Coincidentally, water consumption is also noticeably increasing now. With the start of the stretch, the plant is drawing significantly more water from the substrate daily. The sensor readings are getting steeper day by day, while the curves remain nice and even. This is exactly the behavior I hoped for from the new watering strategy. The climate is currently running really stable. The lamp is now controlled not by percentage values, but by the distance to the canopy. With around 720 PPFD, about 24 °C, and a VPD of around 1.4 kPa, the Buddha obviously feels very comfortable. I adjust the PPFD sensor every few days to the height of the top shoots to keep the light intensity as consistent as possible during the stretch. I definitely prefer this method over pure power control now. The stem is developing into a real monster. Only with a lighter or my small Buddha figure next to it does it become clear how massive the structure has become. There is still plenty of space and air under the canopy after lollipopping, while above the net, a nearly closed, even crown has developed. This was exactly the goal of the long vegetative phase. However, my personal highlight of this week is the time-lapse. The entire first stretch week was recorded, and for the first time, you can really see how the entire canopy rises day by day. In everyday life, one or two centimeters hardly stand out – but in the time-lapse, it looks like the plant is constantly in motion. This is the moment I've been looking forward to since the flip. Now the really exciting phase begins. If the Laughing Buddha maintains this pace, she will reach the third net very soon. I'm incredibly curious to see how much more stretch will come in the next two weeks. The foundation is set – now she can show what she's really made of.

GreenHobbit Laughing Buddha – Flowering Week 2 The second week of flowering marks a small turning point. The stretch seems to be slowly coming to an end, and the plant is increasingly focusing on actual flower development. With around 53 shoots that have already reached the third net, the crown canopy is now almost fully established. A few more tips are just below it and will also be supported by the net in the coming days. This lays the foundation for an even flower surface. This week, the light intensity was slightly increased again. Instead of the originally targeted 850 PPFD, the lighting is now at about 920–930 PPFD. The Laughing Buddha is responding extremely positively to this. There are no signs of light stress or over-fertilization. The leaves are a rich green, the shoots are strong and vigorous, and the overall appearance looks exceptionally healthy. The climate has also been kept very stable throughout the week. The temperatures mostly stayed within the desired range, while the humidity was continuously reduced. As a result, the VPD value increased significantly at times during the day, which is quite desirable for this early flowering phase. Despite summer temperatures outside, the climate remained surprisingly constant overall. Watering is now excellently supported by the soil sensors. The soil moisture shows a consistent pattern with clear dry and watering cycles, without extreme fluctuations. The soil temperature also remained stable, and the soil EC indicates that there are still sufficient nutrients available. This interplay ensures that the plant can continuously work without experiencing unnecessary stress. Particularly pleasing is the condition beneath the crown canopy. The consistent lollipopping from the past weeks is now visibly paying off. There is plenty of air and space under the leaf canopy, significantly improving air circulation. At the same time, the plant can concentrate all its energy on the upper flower clusters. The flowers themselves are now showing significantly more pistils, and the first small flower clusters are beginning to thicken. The actual mass formation is still ahead, but this is exactly where the phase begins that has been worked towards during the long vegetative period. The structure looks very promising, and the numerous evenly distributed tops give hope for an impressive flower surface. Overall, this grow feels exceptionally smooth so far. Many small optimizations from past runs are now working together – from SCROG to the sensors to climate management. The plant gives the impression that it can reach its full potential. Now it's mainly about keeping patience and letting it work week by week. Expectations remain consciously realistic, but the anticipation for the coming weeks is greater than ever.

GreenHobbit Laughing Buddha – Week 18 | Flowering Week 3 Another week is done, and I believe the stretch is finally over. The height hasn't changed much in the last few days, which is exactly what I hoped for. From now on, the lady can put all her energy into the buds. The SCROG is developing just as I imagined. Most of the tops are at the same height, and the third net is keeping everything nicely in position. It's just fun to look at the bud canopy every day. This week, the resin production has exploded. In every new macro photo, you can see more trichomes, and even the sugar leaves are nicely frosted now. For flowering week 3, the Laughing Buddha is really making a strong impression. The buds are also visibly changing now. The small bud sites are slowly turning into real colas, and the first calyxes are starting to stack on top of each other. This is the moment I've been waiting for. After watering, I incorporated the BioBloom as a top dressing as planned and then watered with BioEnhancer. The EC levels in the soil have been slowly going down over the last few days, so the timing for re-fertilizing was just right. The climate and light values are still running very stable. After calibrating the PPFD sensor and making a small adjustment to the lamp height, the light intensity is now exactly where I want it. Now begins the most exciting part of the entire grow for me. The stretch is complete, the foundation is laid, and from now on, the buds can get thicker week by week. Happy Growing!