Pheno B Blueberry Muffin by Zamnesia

DogDoctorOfficial Blueberry Muffin by Zamnesia | Pheno B 🍇🌱 Vegetative Week 1 | Finding Her Rhythm Hello GrowDiaries family! 👋🌱 Welcome back to the journey of Blueberry Muffin Pheno B. Last week we followed this seed through germination and into its first days above the soil. This week marks the beginning of vegetative growth as she settles into her final container and starts building the foundation that will support the entire cycle ahead. As with all plants in this project, Pheno B is being grown under a 12/12 light schedule from seed. It is a somewhat unconventional approach, but one that allows us to document how different genetics and phenotypes respond when grown under flowering photoperiods from the very beginning of life. While her sister has shown slightly faster development during these first days, Pheno B is taking things at her own pace—and that’s perfectly fine. Every plant has its own rhythm. ⸻ Moving Into The Final Container This week we transplanted Pheno B into her final home. Rather than gradually increasing pot sizes throughout the grow, we prefer to place these plants directly into their finishing containers from the beginning. The reasoning is simple. Since this project is being run under 12/12 from seed, we want root development to begin immediately without interruptions from additional transplants later in the cycle. The objective is to allow the roots to fully colonize the container while minimizing stress and maximizing consistency. At this stage, healthy roots are far more important than rapid growth above the soil. ⸻ Building Foundations With Lightmix For this run we are using Plagron Lightmix as the base substrate. Lightmix offers a gentle starting environment while still providing enough nutrition to support young plants during their first days of life. The goal during this stage is not explosive growth. The goal is balance. A healthy root zone, stable moisture levels, and a comfortable environment create the conditions needed for strong development later on. ⸻ Water First, Nutrition Second The first irrigation after transplant consisted of plain water only. Young seedlings still rely heavily on the energy reserves stored inside the seed itself, and Lightmix already contains enough nutrition to support those early stages. After several days of establishment, we introduced a very gentle feeding schedule consisting of: 🌱 Terra Grow 🌱 Pure Zym 🌱 Power Roots 🌱 Sugar Royal All products were used at light dosages with the objective of supporting root development and encouraging healthy growth without overwhelming a young seedling. At this stage patience is still one of the most valuable inputs a grower can provide. ⸻ Light Intensity & Daily Light Integral One aspect that often surprises growers when following these diaries is the light intensity being used this early. Pheno B is already receiving approximately 350 PPFD. Under a traditional vegetative schedule of 18 or more hours, this could be considered relatively strong for a seedling. However, because these plants receive only 12 hours of light each day, the total amount of light accumulated throughout the day—the Daily Light Integral (DLI)—remains significantly lower. By introducing moderate PPFD levels early, we help the plants adapt to stronger light while maintaining an appropriate daily light load. The objective is adaptation rather than acceleration. ⸻ Environmental Conditions Environmental conditions remained stable throughout the week: 🌡️ Day temperature: 27°C 🌙 Night temperature: approximately 25°C 💧 Relative humidity: 55% 🌱 Substrate temperature: 21°C 💧 Solution temperature: 21°C 🌿 CO₂: approximately 600 ppm Consistency remains one of the most important factors during seedling establishment, and so far the environment has remained exactly where we want it. ⸻ Early Observations Pheno B is already showing subtle differences compared to her sister. Growth has been slightly slower and the overall structure remains a little more compact at this stage. Leaf development is progressing well, but she appears to be taking a more measured approach to growth compared to Pheno A. This is exactly why both phenotypes are being documented separately. The differences may seem small now, but often these early observations become some of the most interesting comparisons later in the cycle. For now, she appears healthy, stable, and comfortable in her new environment. And that’s exactly what we want to see. ⸻ Looking Ahead The root system is expanding. The feeding program has begun. The environment remains stable. And now we wait. Over the next week we expect to see increased vegetative growth, larger leaves, stronger branching development, and perhaps even more clues about the unique personality of this phenotype. The race is not won during the first week. Right now we’re simply laying the foundations. And Pheno B is doing exactly that. ⸻ Thank You A huge thank you to Zamnesia for providing the Blueberry Muffin genetics for this project. Thank you to Plagron for the nutrition and substrate supporting this run. And thank you to Future of Grow, and everyone following along and sharing this journey with us. As always, thank you for stopping by. The adventure has only just begun. Grower’s Love everyone. 🌱💚🍇

DogDoctorOfficial Week 2 - Blueberry Muffin (Pheno B) ?🌱 Hello everyone, and welcome back to another update from the 8×8 Adventure! For anyone joining the journey for the first time, this run follows multiple Zamnesia cultivars and phenotypes grown side-by-side under a 12/12-from-seed schedule. Each phenotype receives its own dedicated diary so we can document individual development, compare expressions, and observe how different plants reveal their genetics from seed to harvest. By documenting Pheno A and Pheno B separately, we can follow each plant’s individual story rather than averaging them together. Sometimes the differences are subtle, and sometimes they are impossible to ignore. This project is also being conducted under a 12/12-from-seed schedule. Rather than using a traditional vegetative period, the plants receive 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness from the very beginning. The objective isn’t to grow the largest plants possible, but to efficiently explore genetics, phenotype expression, structure, vigor, and flowering characteristics while maintaining a manageable garden. Week 2 Overview The second week has brought fantastic progress throughout the entire room. The seedlings are now firmly establishing themselves and beginning the transition into young vegetative plants. PPFD has been increased to approximately 370 µmol/m²/s, providing more energy as the plants become capable of handling stronger light levels. Environmental conditions have remained stable throughout the week, with daytime temperatures around 27°C, nighttime temperatures around 25°C, and relative humidity maintained near 55% with the help of a humidifier. Watering remains intentionally conservative at this stage. Each plant received approximately 250 ml on Day 8 and another 250 ml on Day 11. Nutrient levels have also been increased gradually throughout the week as the plants continue responding positively. We finished the week at approximately: • EC: 0.9 mS/cm • pH: 6.0 Current feeding schedule: • Terra Grow – 1.8 ml/L • Pure Zym – 1 ml/L • Power Roots – 1 ml/L • Sugar Royal – 1 ml/L The increase in nutrition has been introduced slowly and carefully, allowing the plants to adapt while monitoring their response. So far, the garden has reacted extremely well, showing healthy color, strong development, and excellent vigor. Blueberry Muffin Pheno B If there is one plant that has captured my curiosity so far, it is definitely this one. From the beginning, Pheno B has been determined to do things her own way. While many of her sisters have followed a more traditional development pattern, this phenotype continues producing unusual leaf shapes and quirky growth traits that immediately catch the eye. Several leaves display irregular morphology, and some of the foliage even carries what can only be described as a camouflage-like appearance, with multiple shades of green appearing across the same leaf surface. It’s unusual. It’s a little strange. And honestly, it’s pretty fascinating. What makes this phenotype particularly interesting is that despite all of these unusual characteristics, she simply refuses to slow down. New leaves continue to emerge. New nodes continue to form. Growth continues moving forward. The newest growth remains healthy, vibrant, and full of energy. This isn’t a plant struggling to survive. This is a plant expressing itself differently while continuing to grow with confidence. At this stage there is absolutely no reason to give up on her. Quite the opposite. Phenotype hunting is often about discovering the unexpected, and plants like this are part of what makes growing from seed so rewarding. Sometimes unusual seedlings grow out of their quirks completely. Sometimes they keep those unique characteristics throughout their entire life cycle. And occasionally those odd traits become part of what makes a phenotype truly memorable. For now, we’re simply observing, learning, and enjoying the journey. Development Notes During Week 2, Pheno B continued stacking nodes and expanding her canopy despite her unconventional appearance. Five-finger leaves have begun appearing, growth remains steady, and the overall color is healthy throughout the plant. The root system continues developing beneath the surface while the plant gradually builds structure above it. Every day brings something slightly different with this phenotype, and that’s exactly what makes her one of the most interesting plants in the room right now. Mr. Baggy Report Mr. Baggy remains on-site and fully committed to supervisory duties throughout the 8×8 Adventure. His responsibilities currently include quality control inspections, environmental monitoring, motivational support, and posing for photographs whenever required. Performance reviews remain ongoing. Looking Ahead The coming week should tell us much more about where this phenotype is heading. Key observations will include: • Continued leaf development • Whether newer growth begins normalizing • Additional branching development • Stem strengthening • Overall vigor and growth rate • Further phenotype-specific traits Week 3 is often where young plants begin revealing more of their genetic personality, and this Blueberry Muffin is already giving us plenty of reasons to stay curious. Final Thoughts Week 2 leaves me feeling very optimistic about this unusual little plant. Yes, the leaf morphology remains different. Yes, she continues showing some wonderfully strange characteristics. But she is healthy. She is growing. And she is making this phenotype hunt far more interesting. Sometimes the plants that stand out the most early on end up becoming the ones you remember long after harvest. We’ll have to wait and see what story she decides to tell. A huge thank you to everyone following along, commenting, sharing advice, and supporting the project. Special thanks to Zamnesia, Plagron, Future of Grow, and everyone helping make this journey possible. Most importantly, thank you to the entire growing community for continuing to share knowledge, encouragement, and passion for the plant. Thank you for stopping by, and I’ll see you all next week for another update from the 8×8 Adventure. Growers Love DD 🌱💚

DogDoctorOfficial Blueberry Muffin – Pheno B | Week 3 The Beautiful Oddball Welcome back to another week of the 8×8 Adventure, where twelve cultivars are being documented individually under a 12/12-from-seed schedule. Every phenotype receives its own dedicated diary, allowing us to follow each plant’s journey independently and observe how unique expressions emerge even between sisters sharing the same genetics. This week brought one of the largest environmental adjustments of the entire project so far. The lighting intensity was increased significantly, moving from approximately 370 µmol/m²/s PPFD to 700 µmol/m²/s PPFD at canopy level. Alongside the increase in light, nutrient strength and water consumption also rose to support the accelerating growth rate. The response throughout the room has been overwhelmingly positive. Growth has accelerated, internodes remain compact, and the plants appear eager for more. ⸻ Week 3 Environment 🌡️ Temperature: 27.4°C 💧 Relative Humidity: 55% 💡 PPFD: ~700 µmol/m²/s 🌱 Medium: Plagron Lightmix ? Growing Method: 12/12 From Seed 💦 Water Consumption: ~0.9–1.2L per day Feeding Schedule Days 18 * EC 1.0 * pH 5.99–6.0 * Approximately 1L Days 21 * EC 1.3 * pH 6.0 * Approximately 1.2L As always, consistency remains the goal. Stable environmental conditions allow the genetics to tell their story without unnecessary interference. ⸻ Blueberry Muffin Pheno B While her sister has spent the last week showing near textbook development, Pheno B continues to be the plant that makes me stop, smile, and ask questions. Not because she is perfect. Because she isn’t. And that is exactly why I like her. From the beginning this phenotype has carried a slightly unusual appearance. Certain leaves developed differently, growth patterns occasionally looked a little unconventional, and she never quite followed the same path as her sister. Yet despite all those quirks, she continues moving forward. Week after week. Healthy. Steady. Determined. Looking at her now, it is clear that she is gradually growing out of many of those early abnormalities. New growth is arriving cleaner, stronger, and more structured than before. The center of the plant is becoming increasingly organized, with fresh leaves stacking tightly around the apical growth tip. She remains slightly smaller than Pheno A, but she is far from struggling. In fact, she appears to be finding her rhythm. The canopy has expanded noticeably during the week, internodal spacing remains compact, and the plant is beginning to develop a stronger framework that should support future growth. One of the most interesting observations is how the newer leaves continue to improve with every passing node. The plant seems to be correcting itself naturally, producing increasingly normal foliage as it matures. It’s almost as if she needed a little extra time to figure out who she wanted to become. And honestly, those are often the plants that end up teaching us the most. While Pheno A currently wins the beauty contest, Pheno B wins the curiosity contest. Every time I look at her, I want to see what she does next. ⸻ Measuring Light: Why We Use a Quantum Sensor One of the biggest changes this week involved increasing PPFD levels throughout the room, so this feels like a good opportunity to talk about one of the most useful tools available to modern growers. The Dr. Meter Quantum Sensor To monitor light levels, I use the Dr. Meter Quantum Sensor, a tool designed specifically to measure Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density (PPFD). Rather than measuring brightness the way our eyes perceive it, a quantum sensor measures the photons that plants can actually use for photosynthesis. This is an important distinction. Plants don’t care how bright a light looks to us. They care about how many usable photons are reaching the leaf surface. A quantum sensor allows growers to measure exactly that. Instead of guessing whether a plant is receiving too little or too much light, we can collect real data and make informed decisions. Why PPFD Matters PPFD tells us how many photosynthetically active photons reach a square meter every second. Measured in: µmol/m²/s This information helps answer important questions: * Is the plant receiving enough light to maximize growth? * Is the light intensity limiting development? * Are we approaching levels that could cause stress? * Can nutrient levels be increased safely alongside higher light intensity? This week, measurements showed the plants were capable of handling significantly more light than they were receiving previously. That gave us confidence to increase intensity from approximately 370 PPFD to 700 PPFD, while simultaneously increasing nutrient strength. The plants responded immediately with stronger growth and improved vigor. This is one of the biggest advantages of using a quantum sensor. Instead of guessing. We measure. Then we adjust. And finally we observe how the plant responds. ⸻ Looking Ahead The coming week should reveal even more about Pheno B’s personality. Key areas of interest include: * Continued normalization of new growth * Branch development * Structural differences compared to Pheno A * Response to increased PPFD * Overall vigor and growth rate She may not be the largest plant in the room. She may not be the prettiest. But she is quickly becoming one of the most interesting. And sometimes the plants that don’t follow the script end up writing the best chapters. ⸻ Thank You A huge thank you to everyone following this adventure and supporting these diaries. Thank you to the entire GrowDiaries community for creating a space where growers can learn, experiment, and share knowledge together. Thank you to Plagron for providing the nutrition and cultivation support behind this project. Thank you to Zamnesia for the genetics, equipment, and opportunity to document these cultivars from seed to harvest. And thank you to every grower, reader, supporter, and fellow plant enthusiast who takes a moment to stop by, leave a comment, ask a question, or simply follow along. The journey continues. 🌱💚? Growers Love and see you next week, little oddball. I can’t wait to see what you do next.