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 20°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