Outdoor Fastbuds grow 2026

Smoking_Joe_Frazier 07.06.2026 Week 1 Hi Growmies, welcome to week 1 of my grow diary. Today my ladies got a new “dress”. I transplanted them from the small plastic starter pots into their final 15L fabric pots. During the transplant I dusted the root zone with mycorrhiza powder before placing them into their new home. The soil mix I’m running consists of Plagron Batmix, Biobizz worm humus, and a small amount of lime to stabilize the medium. I broke up the soil nicely to ensure good aeration and filled all fabric pots evenly before planting the girls. Weather conditions over the past week were far from ideal — mostly cloudy with periods of heavy rain. Because of that, even after a strong start, growth has been a bit slower than expected. Now it’s time to see how the ladies respond to the transplant stress and whether they bounce back quickly in their new environment. That’s it for this update — I’ll keep you posted on how they recover and continue developing. Catch you later, Smoking_Joe_Frazier

Smoking_Joe_Frazier 13.06.2026 Hi Growmies, welcome to week 2 of my grow blog and thanks for tuning in! Weather and Conditions The weather has been more on the cold and rainy side lately. Only occasionally did the sun decide to show itself. Temperatures have been hovering around 19°C, so on most days I kept the front door of my greenhouse closed. Growth The three ladies took the transplant like absolute champs and didn't show any signs of transplant shock. They seem to enjoy the Plagron Batmix because they've really started to put in some work despite the less-than-ideal weather conditions. Snail Patrol Just like in previous years, I have to go on midnight snail patrol to make sure my ladies don't become prey to these slimy bastards. The struggle is real. First LST I started applying some light LST to get the ladies used to being bent down. It will take a few more days before they reach the edge of their fabric pots, then I can give them the full treatment. That's it for this week. Not much more to report at the moment. I'm hoping for more sunshine and higher temperatures next week so the girls can really take off. Catch ya next week, guys! Smoking_Joe_Frazier

Smoking_Joe_Frazier 22.06.2026 Hi Growmies, welcome back to week 3 of my Fast Buds Auto Grow! Weather and Conditions The weather gods have gone completely insane. Here in good old Germany, it feels like everything is melting down — including me! 😅 We've been hitting around 36°C for the last few days, and even nighttime temperatures have stayed well above 25°C. Perfect conditions for a serious growth spurt. At this point, I already have to water the girls daily, which is quite unusual this early in the grow. Growth The ladies are absolutely thriving right now. Ever since I started the first round of LST, all shoots seem determined to race upwards. Of course, I'm not allowing that and keep bending them back down whenever necessary. Growth feels noticeably more explosive than in previous years. My guess is that the Plagron Bat Mix is playing a major role here. Combined with the weekly dose of Bokashi juice, the girls seem to be loving life. Pests Thanks to the hot weather, snails are no longer much of a concern. So far, I haven't spotted any unwanted visitors such as thrips or aphids either. Hopefully it stays that way, although all the ants and aphids in the neighborhood seem to be having one massive party on my two giant sunflowers. Looks like the distraction strategy is working pretty well. 😄 Continuing LST The girls have responded very well to the training and are already developing a nice structure. Unfortunately, I had a little accident while adjusting the LST on my Apricot girl. I managed to snap the main stem, which really pissed me off because she was growing exceptionally well. I patched her up with a bit of duct tape and now it's a waiting game. I'm curious to see if the top recovers and keeps growing. Cannabis can be surprisingly resilient, so fingers crossed. Let's see how well I can keep them under control if they continue growing at this pace. It's going to get interesting over the next couple of weeks. Final Thoughts That's it for this week. The girls are healthy, growing fast, and enjoying the summer weather. Apart from my little Apricot mishap, I couldn't ask for much more at this stage. Catch ya next week, guys! Smoking_Joe_Frazier

Smoking_Joe_Frazier 29.06.2026 Hi Growmies, welcome back to week 4 of my grow blog! Weather and Conditions Today marks the end of week 4, and the weather has been absolutely crazy. Daytime temperatures reached up to 38°C, while nighttime temperatures stayed around 26°C. This awesome weather has kicked the girls into overdrive. We haven't had a single drop of rain, and the ladies have been baking inside the greenhouse all week long — even with the doors wide open. Growth As I mentioned last week, it looks like the pre-flower stretch has already started for Papaya Cookies and Apricot. Tangie is a few days behind but has also started showing her first white pistils. At the moment, I have to adjust the LST daily because every branch seems determined to grow straight upwards. Next week will probably be the last week of active training. After that, I'll let the girls do their thing because I don't want to stress them too much during the flowering transition. Pests Still zero pests. I absolutely love it. 😎 Nutes Starting next week, I'll begin feeding the girls with TriPart nutrients from T.A. By then, most of the available nutrients from the Bat Mix should be depleted, so it will be interesting to see how they respond to their first proper feeding schedule. Final Thoughts Papaya Cookies is definitely the champion so far and has taken an early lead. That said, I already know from a previous grow that Tangie has a habit of surprising me later in the season, so I'm not counting anyone out just yet. That's it for this week. Catch ya next week, guys! Smoking_Joe_Frazier

Smoking_Joe_Frazier 06.07.2026 Preflower stretch Hi Growmies, welcome back to week 5 of my Fast Buds Auto Grow! Weather and Conditions The past days have been warm but not extreme. No rain at all during this period, which is starting to become noticeable now — especially as my rain barrels are slowly running low. Temperatures have been stable in a comfortable summer range, without any real extremes. The greenhouse still builds up a good amount of heat during the day, but overall conditions are fairly balanced. Water management is slowly becoming more important again, as everything now depends fully on irrigation without any natural rainfall support. Growth The ladies have officially entered the pre-flower stage and the stretch is fully underway. Every day they are noticeably taller and are quickly filling out the available space. Papaya Cookies is currently leading the pack. She is already showing slightly coloured pistils, and the first proper bud sites are clearly forming. Apricot and Tangie are just a bit behind but are also stretching heavily and starting to stack nicely. At this point, I’ve stopped all LST. From here on out I don’t want to stress the plants during this sensitive transition phase anymore. The risk of hermies is not worth it, so I’ll let them grow naturally from now on. Feeding Last week I started feeding with T.A. TriPart nutrients together with T.A. CalMag, as I assumed the Plagron Bat Mix was starting to run low on nutrients. Apricot reacted with slight nutrient burn on a few leaf tips, while the other two handled the feeding without issues. Some older leaves have started yellowing, which suggests the soil is indeed slowly running out of available nutrients. For now I’ll slightly reduce the feed strength for Apricot and keep observing how all three respond over the next days. Pests First signs of leaf miner activity showed up on a few leaves. I removed the affected leaves immediately and will keep monitoring the situation closely, but for now everything remains under control. Apart from that, still no aphids, thrips or snail damage — so overall I’m happy on that front. Final Thoughts Despite a few small issues, I’m really happy with the overall progress. The stretch is in full swing, flowering has clearly started, and the girls are developing nicely. Now the real flowering show is about to begin. Catch ya next week, guys! Smoking_Joe_Frazier

Smoking_Joe_Frazier 14.07.2026 Hi Growmies, welcome back to the grow show! Weather and Conditions The weather has been consistently warm this week, with temperatures hovering around 30°C and, once again, not a single drop of rain. Because of the stable weather, the girls didn't spend a single day inside the greenhouse. There simply wasn't any reason to move them under cover. My rain barrels, however, are slowly but surely running dry. Growth The explosive stretch has finally started to slow down. The number of new shoots and side branches isn't increasing much anymore, which means the girls are now putting all their energy into flower production. Bud development has really taken off this week, and all three ladies are already starting to build up a nice layer of resin. Papaya Cookies Papaya Cookies is still the clear front-runner. She's the biggest plant with the highest number of bud sites. The purple coloration is becoming more intense every day, and resin production is already impressive. Even at this early stage, her aroma is absolutely fantastic. Definitely my number one so far. Tangie Just like in my first grow with this strain, Tangie is taking her time. She's still stretching a little while slowly building her buds. Resin production has started nicely, and that unmistakable Tangie aroma is already coming through. I know from experience she'll reward my patience later on. Apricot Because I accidentally snapped her main stem during LST a couple of weeks ago, Apricot remains the smallest of the three and has the fewest bud sites. However, the buds she does have are incredibly frosty already. She's also by far the stickiest plant in the greenhouse, and her terpene profile is absolutely amazing. Every time I touch her, my fingers feel like they've been covered in glue. Feeding I'm not changing anything as long as the girls keep looking this happy. Currently they're getting T.A. TriPart nutrients at one-third of the recommended dosage twice a week, alternating with a weekly feeding of Bokashi juice. So far, they seem to love the routine. Pests Time to pay a little more attention. I've noticed some greenhouse aphids and quite a few ants on my cucumber plants. Luckily, none of the cannabis plants are affected at the moment. Since the girls are already well into flowering, I don't want to use neem oil anymore. If necessary, I'll switch to insecticidal soap, but for now everything is still under control. Final Thoughts I'm really happy with how this grow is progressing. The stretch is coming to an end, the buds are stacking nicely, resin production is increasing every day, and the first terpene profiles are becoming more noticeable. Now let's hope the good weather sticks around for a few more weeks. That's it for this week, my friends. Catch ya next week! Smoking_Joe_Frazier