DogDoctorOfficial # 🍋 Pickle Lemon Haze F1 — Pheno B
## Germination Week | Quiet Confidence
Hello GrowDiaries family! 👋🌱
Welcome to the first official entry for Pickle Lemon Haze F1 Pheno B.
Today we continue documenting the second phenotype of this exciting new F1 project growing inside the Zamnesia tent setup.
While her sister may have grabbed attention early with an impressive taproot and rapid emergence, Pheno B followed a slightly different approach.
Not slower.
Not weaker.
Simply different.
One of the most rewarding aspects of growing cannabis is learning that every seed has its own pace and personality.
And from the very beginning, this girl seemed perfectly comfortable doing things her own way.
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## A New Project Begins
This diary is part of a completely separate project from my ongoing 12/12-from-seed garden.
For this run, the objective is very different.
Rather than flowering from day one, these plants are being given the opportunity to fully develop under a traditional vegetative schedule.
Current plans include:
- 18/6 light schedule
- Full vegetative development
- Potential Low Stress Training (LST)
- Potential topping
- Possible Scrog implementation
- Structural development observations
- Full seed-to-harvest documentation
At this stage, however, everything begins with a healthy germination.
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## The Cannakan Germination Method
Like all the plants in this project, Pickle Lemon Haze F1 Pheno B began life inside the Cannakan germination system.
The process remains intentionally simple.
The seed was placed into the system using only plain water.
No nutrients.
No additives.
No stimulants.
Just water.
After approximately 24 hours of soaking, most of the water was removed while leaving enough moisture to maintain ideal germination conditions.
Before long, a healthy taproot appeared and the seed was ready for planting.
Perhaps not quite as dramatic as her sister's impressive root, but healthy, vigorous, and exactly what we hope to see.
Sometimes consistency is just as beautiful as speed.
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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 the earliest stage of life.
Inside that shell are all 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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## From Seed To Seedling
Once a healthy taproot emerged, Pheno B was transferred into Plagron Lightmix.
This substrate continues to be one of my preferred starting mediums due to its excellent aeration, forgiving nature, and reliable performance during early development.
The seed settled into its new home and quickly began establishing roots.
Before long, she emerged above the soil surface and began searching for light.
Healthy stem.
Healthy cotyledons.
Healthy color.
Everything exactly where it should be.
The start may have been slightly less dramatic than her sister's, but the destination remains exactly the same.
A strong foundation for the weeks ahead.
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## Why Use A Humidity Dome?
During the first few days after emergence, the seedling spent time inside a humidity dome.
Young seedlings have only a limited root system and therefore limited access to water.
Maintaining slightly elevated humidity helps reduce moisture loss while roots continue developing beneath the surface.
The humidity dome is not intended to become a permanent environment.
It is simply a temporary support system during one of the most delicate phases of growth.
As roots develop, the dome is removed and the plant begins adapting to the environment it will experience throughout the remainder of its life.
The goal is adaptation.
Not dependence.
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## Building The New Zamnesia Grow Tent Kit
This project is being grown entirely inside the new Zamnesia Grow Tent Kit.
One of the biggest surprises during setup was just how straightforward the assembly process turned out to be.
The entire system was assembled by one person.
Tent.
LED.
Carbon filter.
Inline fan.
Ducting.
Controller.
Cable management.
Everything.
Even with a few adjustments required due to space limitations, the entire setup was operational in less than an hour.
The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the overall build quality immediately left a very positive impression.
The frame feels solid.
The materials feel durable.
And the system feels thoughtfully designed from the start.
Now the plants get to deliver the real review.
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## What's Included In The Kit?
The complete Zamnesia Grow Tent Kit includes:
- Grow Tent 100Ă—100Ă—200 cm
- Phytonaut LED Grow Light 320W
- Inline Duct Fan 150 mm
- Carbon Filter Air Purifier 150 mm
- Grow Environment Controller
- Grow Tent Clip Fan
- Flexible Ducting
- 24-Hour Timer
- Rope Ratchet Hangers
- Velcro Cable Management Accessories
Everything currently operating inside this tent comes directly from this package.
No substitutions.
No upgrades.
No modifications.
This allows a genuine evaluation of the complete system exactly as supplied.
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## Environmental Conditions
For this first week, lighting remained intentionally gentle.
Using a PAR meter, light intensity was measured at approximately:
~200 PPFD
Young seedlings simply do not require high light levels during this stage.
The objective is healthy establishment and strong root development rather than rapid vertical growth.
Environmental conditions remained stable throughout the week and the plant responded beautifully.
Healthy posture.
Healthy color.
Good development.
And no signs of stress.
Exactly what we hope to see from a successful start.
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## First Impressions Of Pickle Lemon Haze F1 Pheno B
Although her sister may have been the first to catch the eye, Pheno B has quietly built an excellent foundation of her own.
Healthy germination.
Healthy emergence.
Balanced development.
Strong color.
Good vigor.
And a calm, steady progression that inspires confidence moving forward.
I've learned over the years not to make too many predictions this early.
Plants have a wonderful habit of surprising us.
So rather than creating expectations, I prefer creating opportunities and allowing the plant to show us who she wants to become.
That approach rarely leads to disappointment.
Only discovery.
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## Looking Ahead
Over the coming weeks we'll continue documenting every stage of development.
We'll follow:
- Root establishment
- Vegetative growth
- Environmental management
- Structural development
- Training decisions
- Nutrient progression
- Genetic expression
- And whatever unique characteristics this phenotype chooses to reveal
For now, Pickle Lemon Haze F1 Pheno B has completed a healthy and successful germination week and has settled comfortably into her new home.
The roots are growing.
The leaves are reaching.
And the adventure has officially begun.
Grower's Love everyone. 💚🌱🍋
Sometimes the plants that arrive quietly end up making the loudest impression later on.
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Used method
Other
Germination Method
1
Week 1. Vegetation
12h ago
1/30
6 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
26 °C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
No Smell
Smell
765 PPM
TDS
71 %
Air Humidity
24 °C
Solution Temp
24 °C
Substrate Temp
25 °C
Night Air Temp
0.3 l
Pot Size
0.3 l
Watering Volume
450 PPM
COâ‚‚ Level
Nutrients 4
Hydro A
1.4 mll
Hydro B
1 mll
Hydro Roots
1 mll
DogDoctorOfficial Folder 14 — Pickle Lemon Haze — Pheno B
Week 1 Vegetation — Early Signs of a Front Runner
Hello growers,
Welcome back to another update from the Zamnesia Tent project.
As with the rest of this grow, each phenotype is being documented individually from seed to harvest. Even when plants share the same genetics and environment, subtle differences often begin appearing very early, and those differences can become some of the most interesting parts of the entire journey.
This week we are taking a closer look at Pickle Lemon Haze Pheno B, a seedling that has already started hinting that she may have slightly bigger ambitions than her sisters.
It is still extremely early, of course, but sometimes the first clues reveal themselves sooner than expected.
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The Environment
Week 1 focused on creating a stable foundation for growth.
The Zamnesia ecosystem maintained steady conditions throughout the week, allowing the seedlings to establish themselves without unnecessary environmental fluctuations.
Conditions averaged:
* Temperature: 26°C
* Relative Humidity: 71%
Lighting was set to provide approximately 250 PPFD, a level chosen to encourage compact and healthy development from the very beginning.
The LED fixture operated at:
* 27% intensity
* Approximately 86 watts drawn from the wall
Air movement and environmental control were handled through:
* Zamnesia extraction fan running at Level 5
* Circulation fan running at Level 4
Together, these settings created a comfortable environment with gentle airflow and excellent air exchange.
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Feeding Program
Although the earliest days were supported using collected rainwater, this week marked the introduction of the nutrient program.
The first feeding consisted of:
* Plagron Hydro A
* Plagron Hydro B
* Plagron Hydro Roots
Mixed to:
* EC: 1.53 mS/cm
* pH: 5.96
* Water temperature: 24.2°C
The objective remains simple: establish a healthy root system before entering the coco phase of the project.
So far, Pickle Lemon Haze Pheno B appears to be responding extremely well.
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Preparing The Coco Transition
While the seedlings remain in their starter pots for now, preparations for next week’s transplant are already complete.
The Plagron Premium Grow Bags have been filled and hydrated using distilled water only.
Rather than soaking the coco all at once, a slow-release reservoir system is being used to gradually distribute moisture throughout the medium. This allows the compressed coco to expand evenly while maintaining consistent hydration from top to bottom.
By the time transplant day arrives, the medium should be fully conditioned and ready to support rapid root expansion.
This upcoming move into coco will be one of the first major milestones of the project.
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Pickle Lemon Haze — Pheno B
While all four seedlings have had excellent starts, this phenotype is beginning to separate herself ever so slightly from the pack.
The difference is not dramatic.
It is not night and day.
But at this age, even small differences can be meaningful.
Compared to her sister, Pheno B is showing noticeably stronger early development. She appears slightly larger overall, has produced more leaf mass, and is already pushing aggressively toward her next set of growth.
While several of the other plants are entering their third set of true leaves, this phenotype already looks eager to begin working on the next chapter.
The internodal spacing remains extremely tight, which is exactly what we want to see under these conditions. Rather than stretching vertically, the plant is investing energy into building a dense, compact structure with broad, healthy foliage.
The leaves themselves are one of the standout features.
Large, symmetrical, and beautifully formed, they create an appearance that feels mature beyond the plant’s age. The structure already suggests a vigorous growth habit and excellent energy production potential moving forward.
Color remains healthy throughout the plant, with strong green pigmentation and vibrant new growth emerging from the center.
Most importantly, the plant simply looks comfortable.
Comfortable plants grow.
And this one looks very comfortable indeed.
Of course, Week 1 observations should always be taken with a grain of salt. Seedlings can surprise us many times throughout a run, and today’s front runner is not always tomorrow’s champion.
Still, if first impressions count for anything, Pickle Lemon Haze Pheno B has made a very strong one.
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Looking Ahead
The upcoming transplant into coco should provide an excellent opportunity to see whether this early momentum continues.
With a significantly larger root zone becoming available and a fully established feeding program already in place, growth rates are expected to increase noticeably over the coming weeks.
If this phenotype maintains the pace she has shown so far, she may become one of the more interesting plants to follow within the Zamnesia Tent.
For now, however, patience remains the goal.
Strong roots first.
Everything else follows.
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Thank You
A huge thank you to everyone following along with this project and supporting these diaries.
Special thanks to:
* Zamnesia for providing the genetics, equipment, and support behind this grow.
* Plagron for supplying the nutrients and growing media used throughout the project.
* The GrowDiaries team for continuing to provide a home where growers can learn, document, and share their experiences.
* And, of course, the entire growing community whose passion, knowledge, and encouragement help make projects like this possible.
Week 1 is officially complete.
The coco bags are ready.
The roots are developing.
And Pickle Lemon Haze Pheno B already seems eager for the next step.
Growers Love and let’s see where she decides to take us.
🌱🍋💚