DogDoctorOfficial Black Diamond Auto by Zamnesia | Pheno B 🌱💎
Germination Week | Another Diamond Enters the Garden
Hello GrowDiaries family! 👋🌱
Welcome to another new journey.
As some of you may have noticed, I’ve recently adjusted the way I document my grows. With the current photo limitations on GrowDiaries, each phenotype now receives its own dedicated diary rather than sharing a single journal with its sisters.
This allows me to continue documenting every stage of development while selecting the best photographs from each week and keeping everything organized from seed to harvest.
The goal remains exactly the same as always:
To create an honest, educational, and complete record while sharing observations, successes, lessons learned, and everything in between.
Today, we begin following Black Diamond Auto Pheno B.
A sister to the previous phenotype, sharing the same genetic foundation, but still carrying her own unique potential.
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Two Seeds, Two Stories
One of the things I enjoy most about running multiple phenotypes is the opportunity to observe similarities and differences from the very beginning.
At this stage, both sisters are nearly identical.
Healthy.
Vigorous.
Fast to germinate.
Strong from the start.
But experience has taught me that even closely related plants often reveal their own personalities as they mature.
That is part of the fun.
The seed may come from the same pack.
The journey rarely unfolds exactly the same way.
For this run, we’re following Black Diamond Auto from Zamnesia Seeds, cultivated under a 12/12 from seed schedule from the very first day of life.
A method that is a little different from what most growers choose, but one that has become part of my own cultivation style over time.
Throughout this diary, I’ll explain not only what I’m doing, but also why I’m doing it, allowing anyone interested to follow the process from beginning to end.
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Germination Using the Cannakan System
To begin this run, I once again used the Cannakan germination system.
For organizational purposes, the autoflower section of the project was germinated using my second Cannakan unit, while the photoperiod section used the first.
The methodology itself remained exactly the same.
Simple.
Organized.
Reliable.
The seed was placed inside using only plain water.
No nutrients.
No additives.
No stimulants.
Just water.
Within approximately 24 hours a healthy taproot had emerged and the seed was ready for planting.
Exactly what we hope to see from healthy genetics.
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Why Only Water?
One question that often appears during germination is:
“Why not feed the seed immediately?”
The answer remains simple.
The seed already contains everything required for its first stage of life.
Inside that shell are the energy reserves needed to establish roots and begin development.
At this stage, I prefer allowing the seed to use those natural reserves exactly as intended.
The objective is not to feed the plant.
The objective is simply to wake it up.
Water is enough.
Nature already prepared the rest.
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Coco Starter Plugs
Like the rest of the garden, this seed began life inside a coco starter plug.
The plug was fully hydrated and then gently squeezed to remove excess moisture while maintaining a healthy balance between water retention and oxygen availability.
Once germinated, the seed was carefully inserted into the plug and placed inside a humidity dome.
The dome remained useful for only a short period.
Within less than 24 hours the seedling had already emerged and was ready for the next step.
At that point, she was transplanted directly into a small container filled with Plagron Lightmix.
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Environmental Conditions
Environmental conditions remained intentionally simple and stable.
Temperatures stayed around 26–27°C.
Humidity was maintained between approximately 65–70% using a Spider Farmer humidifier.
Rather than keeping seedlings inside extremely humid conditions for extended periods, I prefer introducing them relatively early to the environment they will actually experience throughout their life cycle.
The objective is adaptation.
Not dependence.
Airflow remained extremely gentle.
Just enough movement to keep fresh air circulating without creating unnecessary stress.
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Lighting
Lighting during germination remained intentionally soft.
Young seedlings simply do not require intense light levels at this stage.
The goal is healthy establishment rather than rapid growth.
Once properly established, this girl will move under the Future Of Grow Black Series 600W full-spectrum LED system where the next stage of development begins.
For now, healthy roots and healthy growth remain the priorities.
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First Observations
Everything has progressed exactly as hoped so far.
Fast germination.
Healthy taproot.
Strong emergence.
Healthy color.
Good vigor.
And perhaps most importantly:
A healthy beginning.
At this stage every seedling is still an unwritten story.
A tiny plant carrying months of possibilities inside it.
And honestly, that’s one of the reasons germination never gets old.
Every run starts with potential.
Every seed begins with curiosity.
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Looking Ahead
Over the coming weeks we’ll follow Black Diamond Auto Pheno B through every stage of development.
We’ll document:
* Root establishment
* Early growth
* Environmental management
* Watering practices
* Structural development
* Flowering progression
* And whatever unique characteristics this phenotype chooses to reveal
Because every seed deserves the opportunity to tell its own story.
Huge thanks to Zamnesia Seeds for the genetics, Plagron for the substrate and nutrition, Future Of Grow for the lighting, and everyone following along for another seed-to-harvest adventure.
Grower’s Love everyone. 🌱💚
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Used method
Other
Germination Method
1
Week 1. Vegetation
17d ago
1/30
4.3 cm
Height
12 hrs
Light Schedule
27 °C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
No Smell
Smell
230 PPM
TDS
55 %
Air Humidity
21 °C
Solution Temp
21 °C
Substrate Temp
25 °C
Night Air Temp
15 l
Pot Size
0.75 l
Watering Volume
600 PPM
CO₂ Level
Nutrients 4
Terra Grow
1 mll
Pure Zym
1 mll
Sugar Royal
1 mll
DogDoctorOfficial Black Diamond Auto — Pheno B 🌱💎
Week 1 Vegetation | Another Plant That Refuses to Wait
Hello GrowDiaries family! 👋🌱
Welcome back to the second phenotype of Black Diamond Auto.
After documenting Pheno A, I was curious to see whether her sister would follow a similar path or begin revealing a completely different personality.
By the end of Week 1, the answer was becoming quite clear.
While every plant develops at its own pace, this girl appears just as eager to get moving as her sister.
In fact, looking through the week’s progression, Black Diamond Auto Pheno B showed some of the fastest early development in the entire garden.
And for a plant growing under a 12/12-from-seed schedule, that’s always fun to watch.
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The Start of the Journey
Like the rest of this project, this phenotype was transplanted directly into her final container from the very beginning.
The objective remains simple:
Allow the root system to establish itself without requiring additional transplants later in life.
By minimizing root disturbance during the earliest stages, the plant can focus entirely on growth and development rather than recovering from unnecessary stress.
As always, the substrate used was Plagron Lightmix, chosen for its gentle nutrient charge and excellent structure for young plants.
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Environmental Conditions
Environmental conditions remained identical to the rest of the garden:
🌡️ Day temperature: 27°C
🌙 Night temperature: 25°C
💧 Relative humidity: 55%
⚡ Light schedule: 12/12 from seed
💨 Gentle airflow
🌱 Plagron nutrient program
💡 Future Of Grow Black Series LED lighting
The objective remains creating a stable environment where genetics can express themselves naturally without environmental stress influencing development.
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Early Development
From the first photographs onward, Pheno B displayed excellent vigor.
The seedling emerged cleanly, established itself quickly, and immediately began building leaf surface.
Throughout the week, growth remained steady and consistent.
Internodal spacing stayed compact.
Leaf color remained healthy.
Stem development looked strong.
And perhaps most noticeably, this plant wasted very little time transitioning from seedling growth into active vegetative development.
Every new set of photographs showed visible progress.
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A Plant in a Hurry
One of the most interesting observations this week was the speed at which new growth appeared.
Just like her sister, this phenotype seems determined to move quickly.
By the end of the week, the plant had already developed impressively large leaves relative to its age.
Looking at the overhead photographs, the structure is beginning to spread outward while simultaneously pushing new growth from the center.
The overall appearance is vigorous, energetic, and highly efficient.
For a plant only one week into vegetation, she already looks eager to start building her future canopy.
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Comparing the Two Phenotypes
Although both Black Diamond phenotypes appear vigorous, subtle differences are already becoming visible.
Pheno A showed slightly more unusual early leaf development before rapidly accelerating.
Pheno B appears a little more symmetrical and organized in her structure while maintaining the same impressive pace of growth.
At this stage, both phenotypes are performing extremely well.
Whether these small differences remain or disappear over time is something we’ll continue monitoring throughout the run.
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Why Autos Often Move Faster
One interesting observation throughout this project has been the difference between some of the autoflowers and the photoperiod cultivars.
Several of the autos, including this Black Diamond phenotype, appear to be developing slightly faster during these earliest stages.
This isn’t unusual.
Autoflowers have evolved with a relatively short life cycle and often prioritize rapid early establishment.
Because they do not depend on a photoperiod change to begin flowering, many autos spend very little time deciding what to do.
They simply start growing.
And this phenotype seems determined to prove that point.
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First Impressions
So far, Black Diamond Auto Pheno B has been a pleasure to watch.
Healthy color.
Strong structure.
Excellent vigor.
Large leaf development for her age.
And a growth rate that places her among the most energetic young plants in the room.
At only one week into vegetation, she’s already showing the kind of momentum that makes future updates exciting.
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Looking Ahead
The first week has provided a strong foundation.
Now the real fun begins.
Over the coming weeks we’ll continue following both Black Diamond phenotypes as they develop under the 12/12-from-seed project, documenting structure, growth patterns, and any unique characteristics they choose to reveal.
For now, Pheno B appears to have one message:
“No time to waste.”
Huge thanks to Zamnesia Seeds for the genetics, Plagron for the substrate and nutrition, Future Of Grow for the lighting, and everyone following along on another seed-to-harvest adventure.
Grower’s Love everyone. 🌱💚
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Used techniques
12-12
Technique
Transplantation
Technique
2
Week 2. Vegetation
4d ago
1/30
8 cm
Height
12 hrs
Light Schedule
27 °C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
No Smell
Smell
450 PPM
TDS
55 %
Air Humidity
21 °C
Solution Temp
21 °C
Substrate Temp
25 °C
Night Air Temp
15 l
Pot Size
0.8 l
Watering Volume
600 PPM
CO₂ Level
Nutrients 4
Terra Grow
1.8 mll
Pure Zym
1 mll
Sugar Royal
1 mll
DogDoctorOfficial Week 2 - Vegetation | Black Diamond Auto Pheno B
Hello everyone, and welcome back to another update from the 12/12 From Seed adventure.
Today we’re checking in on Black Diamond Auto Pheno B as she continues her journey through the early vegetative stage.
For anyone joining the diary for the first time, this project follows a 12/12 From Seed cultivation approach, documenting each phenotype individually from germination through harvest. One of the most enjoyable parts of this process is watching how different plants express themselves, even when growing side by side under the exact same environmental conditions.
Black Diamond Auto Pheno B has certainly started developing a personality of her own.
Throughout Week 2, growth remained strong and consistent, with the plant finishing the week around the sixth to seventh node while continuing to build a compact and balanced structure. The canopy is developing beautifully, and when viewed from above, the symmetry is immediately noticeable. Every new growth point is stacking neatly, creating the kind of shape that growers love seeing during the early stages of development.
One of the most interesting observations this week comes from a small quirk found in one of the earlier leaves. Rather than forming completely separate leaflets, two fingers appear partially fused together, creating a unique shape that immediately catches the eye. Fortunately, this has remained purely cosmetic. New growth emerging from the center of the plant is developing normally, showing healthy leaf formation and excellent vigor.
These small genetic curiosities are one of the reasons documenting phenotypes individually is so rewarding. While Pheno A introduced us to a beautiful camouflage-like leaf pattern, Pheno B decided to express herself through a slightly unusual leaflet structure. Neither trait has affected health or performance, but both contribute to the unique story of each individual plant.
Beyond that little piece of personality, everything else continues moving in the right direction.
The transplant completed previously appears to have been accepted without issue. Root development is clearly supporting vigorous above-ground growth, and the plant continues expanding steadily with each passing day. Stem development is strong, leaf size is increasing, and the center growth is becoming increasingly active as the week progresses.
Coloration remains excellent throughout the canopy. The foliage displays a healthy, vibrant green tone from top to bottom, while leaf posture remains upright and confident throughout the photoperiod. The plant shows no signs of stress and continues responding positively to the stable environment provided inside the tent.
Nutritionally, the feeding program remains simple and focused on establishing a strong foundation for future growth. Plagron Terra Grow provides the primary vegetative nutrition, while Power Roots supports continued root development following transplant. Pure Zym assists in maintaining a healthy root zone by helping break down organic matter within the substrate, and Sugar Royal continues as part of the overall cultivation strategy for supporting healthy plant metabolism throughout the cycle.
Sometimes the most successful weeks are the quiet ones. No major interventions, no major corrections—just healthy growth, stable conditions, and the plant doing exactly what nature designed it to do.
Overall, Week 2 has been another excellent week for Black Diamond Auto Pheno B. The structure is beautiful, the growth rate remains impressive, and the plant continues proving that a little early quirkiness can coexist perfectly with outstanding health and vigor.
Thank you to everyone following along, supporting the diary, sharing advice, and contributing to the incredible growing community that makes projects like these so enjoyable to document.
A special thank you as always to Zamnesia for the genetics, Plagron for the nutrition, and to all growers around the world who continue sharing their knowledge, successes, and lessons learned.
Until next week, growers love and happy growing everyone. 🌱💚