Hellbud Seductress

Greenhouse_Project Into the "Forever Home" & The BioTabs Power-Up She didn’t waste any time! After a successful germination, the Dark Devil Auto quickly broke through the coco plug, looking for the light. As soon as those first leaves appeared, I fired up the grow light at a gentle 20% intensity to get that photosynthesis kickstarted and ensure she stays a healthy, vibrant green. 🌱 The Big Move (Transplanting) With autos, timing is everything. To avoid any root-bound stress later on, I moved her straight into her final 5L fabric pot. In my experience, the sooner they are in their final home, the better they can establish a massive root system before the flowering clock starts ticking. The Organic Strategy (BioTabs Setup) I’m running the full BioTabs organic line for this grow. Here is how I prepped the medium: The Mix: I blended 25g Startrex and 30g Silicium Flash directly into the soil to build a rich, microbial foundation. The Hole: Right where the plug went in, I added 2g of Mycotrex (mycorrhizae) for explosive root growth and tucked in 1 BioTab to provide a long-term food source. First Drink: I watered her in with a 1-liter solution containing 10ml Orgatrex and 1g Bactrex. This "kickstarts" the life in the soil. ☀️ Environment & Tech Everything is dialed in to keep the stress levels at zero: Lighting: The lamp is hanging at 30cm height, running at 20% power. I’ve also set up a sunrise/sunset simulation to mimic nature and keep the transition smooth for the seedling. Airflow: I have a small fan running on low speed. Just enough to create a tiny "dance" in the leaves—this strengthens the stem (the "legs") early on so she can carry those heavy purple buds later. She looks happy, healthy, and ready to explode!

Greenhouse_Project We are two weeks in, and the Dark Devil Auto is looking absolutely phenomenal. She has officially settled into her 5L fabric pot, and the growth is starting to accelerate. There’s something special about watching an auto find its rhythm without any setbacks! 📈 Growth & Vitality Height: She’s currently sitting at 13cm. Development: The leaf pairs are developing beautifully. The symmetry is perfect, and the foliage looks vibrant and healthy. Stress Level: Zero. She didn't skip a beat after the transplant. It’s clear that the microbial life from the BioTabs is doing its job, keeping the roots happy and the plant stress-free. 💧 Feeding & Soil Life One of the best things about the BioTabs system is how "set and forget" it is during these early stages. Nutrients: No extra bottles this week! I only added plain, pH-stable water. Observation: There are absolutely no signs of overfeeding or nutrient burn. The plant is taking exactly what it needs from the enriched medium. The "Silitium Flash" and "Startrex" combo seems to be providing a perfect buffet. 💡 Light & Environment I’m slowly cranking up the intensity to match her growth: Light Intensity: Increased to 29%, which lands us at approximately 15,000 Lux. Tech Update: I’ve installed a Grow-Cam inside the tent! This is a game-changer because it allows me to keep an eye on her 24/7 without having to unzip the tent. Less "tent-peeking" means a more stable microclimate (humidity and temp) for the plant. The structure is looking solid, and I can’t wait to see her start branching out even more next week.

Greenhouse_Project The Explosion & Getting Twisted with LST Hold on to your hats, because this girl is officially going wild! Week 3 has been an absolute explosion of growth. The Dark Devil is living up to her reputation—she’s pushing out new growth so fast it’s hard to keep up. 🚀 Growth Spurt & Training This week was all about control and canopy management. Since she’s growing like crazy, I decided to get hands-on: LST (Low Stress Training): I performed LST twice this week. I’m pulling the main stem down to break the apical dominance and encourage those side branches to catch up. The "Height" Situation: If you’re looking for a height measurement, you won't find one! Since I’ve tied her down, she’s growing wide rather than tall. It’s all about creating that flat, even canopy to maximize bud sites later on. 💡 Dialing in the Light With the increase in leaf mass, I’ve stepped up the energy: Intensity: Cranked the lamp up to 36%. Output: We are now sitting at a solid 20,000 Lux. She’s soaking it up and showing zero signs of light stress—just pure, green energy. 🍃 The BioTabs Magic I have to say, the BioTabs system is doing a "geilen Job" (an amazing job). Vibe Check: The plant looks incredibly healthy. No yellowing, no spots, no burnt tips—just lush, organic growth. It’s so satisfying to see her thrive with nothing but plain water while the microbes in the soil do all the heavy lifting. The structure is looking super bushy, and those side shoots are already reaching for the light. If she keeps this pace up, we’re in for a massive flowering phase!

Greenhouse_Project The Bloom Shift & The LST Payoff We’ve officially hit the finish line of the vegetative stage! This week, the Dark Devil Auto began her transition into the flowering phase, and man, she is looking spectacular. The transition has been seamless, and she’s showing all the signs of a plant ready to put on a serious show. 🌿 Health & Aesthetics The overall health remains top-tier. She’s rocking a beautiful, vibrant green color from top to bottom. It’s clear that the BioTabs are still providing everything she needs—the nutrient delivery is perfectly balanced with no signs of deficiencies or burn. Organic growing really makes for some of the healthiest-looking foliage! 🥨 LST & Pre-flowering The effort I put into LST over the last few weeks is officially paying off. The Structure: Instead of one main "Christmas tree" top, I now have a wide, even canopy with multiple bud sites reaching for the light. The Tease: The pre-flowers are starting to pop up everywhere! Looking at the structure and the node development, the flowering phase is promising to be very productive. The "Dark Devil" genes are starting to wake up. 💡 Pushing the Photons As she prepares for the "stretch" (the rapid growth spurt at the start of flowering), I’ve dialed up the intensity of the light: Power: Now running at 43%. Intensity: This brings us to a solid 28,000 Lux. Reaction: She’s eating up the extra light with no signs of heat stress, staying squat and bushy exactly the way I want her. The "Dark Devil" is about to get her stretch on, and I’m here for it! Next week, we should see the first real clusters of flowers forming.

Greenhouse_Project Flowers Popping & The LST Payoff We are officially in full-on bloom mode! The Dark Devil Auto is starting to show her true potential this week, and I couldn't be happier with the progress. The transition from growth to flower is looking super smooth. 🌸 The First Signs of Bloom It’s happening! Those beautiful white stigmas (pistils) are forming all over the plant. It’s such a rewarding sight to see the first clusters of flowers appearing. She’s putting her energy into the right places now, and the structure looks ready to support some heavy buds. 🥨 LST Victory I am so glad I put in the work with the LST (Low Stress Training) earlier. Now that she’s stretching, the results are even more obvious: The Canopy: Instead of just one main cola, I have a perfectly even field of potential top-shelf buds. Light Coverage: Because of the training, every single bud site is getting direct light, which is going to be a game-changer for the final yield. Seeing it all come together like this is just awesome. 📈 Growth & Height The "flowering stretch" is in full swing! Current Height: She’s climbed up to 36cm. The Vibe: She’s finding her vertical rhythm now, but thanks to the earlier training, she’s staying bushy and efficient rather than just tall and lanky. Microbial Boost To keep the root zone healthy and ensure the BioTabs system stays at peak performance during this energy-intensive phase, I added 1g of Bactrex to the water. Keeping those beneficial bacteria happy is key to making sure she can absorb all the organic goodness in the soil. She’s healthy, she’s stretching, and the first flowers are here. The next few weeks are going to be wild!

Greenhouse_Project Thickening Up & The Big Booster Shot We’ve hit the sweet spot! Week 6 is where the magic really starts to take shape. The Dark Devil Auto is transitioning from "just stretching" to "actually building," and the tent is starting to smell like a proper garden. 🌸 Bud Development The stigmas (pistils) are really starting to pop now—they're getting noticeably thicker and bushier by the day. It looks like she’s starting to "stack" her flowers, which is exactly what we want to see at this stage. The structure I built with the LST is now a solid foundation for what’s going to be a very hairy, resinous harvest. 🍱 The "Special Sauce" (Feeding Update) Since she’s working hard to produce those flowers, I decided it was time to give her a little "extra" to make sure she has all the energy she needs: BioTabs Bio PK 5-8 (10ml): This is the heavy hitter. It’s packed with Phosphorus and Potassium to help the buds bulk up and get dense. CalMag X-tra (2ml): My tap water can be a bit tricky, so I added a dose of CalMag to buffer it. This prevents any deficiencies (like those annoying brown spots) and keeps the nutrient uptake smooth under the LEDs. 📈 Growth Stats She’s still pushing upwards, but in a very controlled way: Current Height: 44cm. The Stretch: That’s an 8cm jump from last week. She’s definitely reaching for the finish line, but the nodes are staying tight and productive. 👁️ Observations The plant is looking incredibly healthy. The leaves are a deep green, and I’m starting to see the very first hints of those dark, "devilish" colors in the calyxes. If she keeps this up, the next two weeks are going to be a total transformation in terms of color and resin production. She’s thirsty, she’s hungry, and she’s ready to become a beast!

Greenhouse_Project Week 7: The Autumn Fade & The Big Bulk We’ve officially entered the heavy-hitting phase! Week 7 is all about weight, resin, and that beautiful "autumn" transition. The Dark Devil Auto has stopped her vertical climb and is now putting 100% of her energy into fattening up those bud sites. 🌸 Bud Development & The "Autumn" Look The buds are looking magnificent! They are starting to swell and become more dense by the day. The Fade: You might notice some yellowing leaves—don't panic! This is what we call the "autumn" of the plant's life. She’s starting to pull mobile nutrients (like Nitrogen) from the older fan leaves and pumping all that goodness into the flowers. It’s a clear sign she’s heading toward the finish line. The Color Mystery: Interestingly, she hasn’t shown her "dark side" yet. While the Dark Devil is famous for purple hues, some phenotypes stay green longer or require a temperature drop to trigger the anthocyanins. Whether she turns purple or stays a frosty green, the bud structure looks top-tier! 🍱 Feeding: The Final Push To make sure she has enough "fuel" for this massive energy expenditure, I gave her a serious nutrient boost: BioTabs Bio PK 5-8: I added 10ml/L to the watering routine. This extra Phosphorus and Potassium is exactly what she needs right now to maximize bud density and terpene production. 📈 Growth Stats Height: Unchanged at 44cm. Focus: As expected, vertical growth has completely stopped. The canopy is locked in, and the "stretch" is a thing of the past. It’s all about mass and weight from here on out. 👁️ Observation Room The smell in the tent is getting intense! Even without the purple colors yet, the resin production is ramping up, and the trichomes are starting to frost over the sugar leaves. The LST has created a really nice "field of buds" that are all soaking up the light equally.

Greenhouse_Project The Copper Crown & The Final Bulk We are officially on the home stretch! Week 8 is all about patience and watching the fine details. The Dark Devil Auto is showing clear signs of maturity, and the transition from "growing" to "ripening" is in full swing. 🌸 The Ripening Process Things are looking very "mature" in the tent right now: Pistils: Those white hairs (stigmas) are slowly drying up and turning a beautiful copper/amber color. This is a classic indicator that the plant is shifting its focus from building new flowers to ripening the existing ones. Bud Swell: The buds are still putting on weight! They are noticeably bulking up, becoming denser and more resinous by the day. The Scent: A sweet, subtle aroma is finally starting to fill the air. It’s not "stink up the whole neighborhood" loud yet, but it’s definitely there and getting more complex. 🍂 Natural Defoliation Nature is taking its course: The Fade: Almost all of the lower fan leaves have fallen off. Don't worry—this is exactly what we want in an organic BioTabs grow. The plant has sucked all the stored energy out of those leaves to fuel the bud production. It looks like a true "autumn" landscape in the pot now. 🍱 Feeding: Keeping it Clean After the heavy PK boost last week, I’ve decided to scale things back: Input: Plain water only this week. Reasoning: Since the BioTabs are still in the soil, there’s plenty of residual nutrition for her to finish strong. Keeping it to plain water now helps the plant "fade" naturally and ensures a clean, smooth taste in the final product. ⏳ The Finish Line I’m calling it now: based on the trichome development and the look of the pistils, we are looking at 2 to 4 weeks MAX until harvest. Plan: I’ll be keeping a very close eye on the trichomes with the magnifier starting next week to catch that perfect window of milky/amber heads. 👁️ Observation Room Even though she stayed green, the bud structure is top-tier thanks to the LST. She’s a compact, heavy-hitting little beast! The "Dark Devil" might not have turned purple for us this time, but the quality of the flowers looks absolutely "wicked."

Greenhouse_Project The Thickening & The Terpene Wave We are deep into the end-game now! The Dark Devil Auto is officially in the "bulking" stage where every day counts for that final dry weight. The tent is no longer just a grow space—it’s a full-on aromatherapy session. ❄️ Bud Bulk & Frost Factor The transformation this week is incredible. Those buds are getting thicker and denser by the hour. The Swell: You can really see the calyxes starting to stack and swell up. She’s putting on that late-flower weight that makes all the difference when it comes time to harvest. Resin Production: The "frost" is spreading further onto the sugar leaves, and the plant is looking increasingly sticky. 👃 The Terpene Explosion She’s finally found her voice! The garden is now radiating some seriously good smells. The Aroma: The scent is getting much more complex and "loud." It’s that classic sign that the terpene profile is reaching its peak. This is usually the part where you start getting really impatient, but hold steady—it only gets better from here! 🍱 Feeding: The Final Feast To support this massive swelling, I didn't hold back on the nutrients: BioTabs Bio PK: I gave her another round of Bio PK this week. This hit of Phosphorus and Potassium is exactly what she needs to harden those buds and maximize the essential oil production. It’s like a protein shake for the flowers right before the finish line. ⏳ The Home Stretch Observations: The plant is looking like a seasoned pro. With most of the lower fan leaves gone and the focus entirely on the tops, she looks like a collection of heavy-hitting colas. Next Steps: I’ll be keeping a very close eye on the trichomes now. We want to make sure we don't miss that perfect window of "cloudy with a hint of amber" for the ultimate effect. The finish line is in sight, and she’s smelling like a champion!

Greenhouse_Project The Final Chapter: Harvest Day for the Devil! The wait is finally over! After a journey of about 10 weeks from seed to finish, it was officially time for the "chop-chop." The Dark Devil Auto has been a pleasure to grow, and seeing her finally come down is both satisfying and a little bit sad. ⚖️ The Numbers (Wet Weight) I stripped the larger leaves and got her ready for the scales. Total Wet Weight: 105 grams. The Reality Check: As every grower knows, wet weight is just a vanity metric! We’re looking at about a 70-80% loss during the drying process, but for a 5L fabric pot and an organic BioTabs run, I’m really happy with the density and the "frost" coverage. The LST definitely helped in getting multiple solid colas instead of just one main stem. 🌬️ The Slow & Steady Dry To make sure all those amazing terpenes we’ve been smelling for weeks actually stay in the bud, I’m taking the drying process very seriously: Method: I’m using Dryferm bags to ensure a controlled environment. The Goal: I’m aiming for a slow, gentle dry at around 50% humidity. Patience is Key: Keeping the humidity stable and the temperature cool is the final hurdle to getting that top-shelf, smooth-smoking flower. No rushing here! 💭 Final Thoughts on the Grow This run proved that BioTabs really is a "lazy grower's" dream—pure organic quality with almost zero effort after the initial setup. Even though this specific phenotype didn't turn the deep purple I was expecting, the bud structure is rock solid and the resin production is off the charts. The tent is empty for now, but the jars will soon be full!