2026 1st Grow: Mix Grape Field

Gardens_of_Of The ladies seem to be enjoying life as they complete their first week of flowering. They look healthy, vibrant, and are settling beautifully into this exciting new stage of growth. With the first week behind them, they are off to a strong start, and it will be exciting to watch them continue to develop in the weeks ahead.

Gardens_of_Of I slightly overwatered them early in the week, which caused some of the leaves to curl. After adjusting my watering routine, they responded well and quickly began to recover. By the end of the week, they had also been transplanted successfully, giving them more room to continue thriving as they move through the vefative stage.

Gardens_of_Of They just keep growing and filling up the tent, showing vigorous and healthy development. Gelato and Planet of the Grapes will remain on the balcony until they are transplanted into 20 L pots. Once that is done, the entire group will be moved into a larger tent, where they'll have plenty of space to continue their vegetative growth.

Gardens_of_Of This week marked an important milestone, as all of the plants were transplanted into 20 L fabric pots. During the transplant, I was pleased to see strong, healthy root development across the board—a great sign that they are thriving. To support root health and encourage continued growth, I applied Myrolyzer directly to the root zone before transplanting. Dripz and Starkiller x Grape Soda have now been moved back into the tent, while Planet of the Grapes and Gelato remain on the balcony. The current weather has been ideal for them, so they're continuing to enjoy the outdoor conditions a little longer. The plan for the coming week is to move all four plants into the larger 120 × 120 cm tent, where they will spend the final weeks of the vegetative stage before transitioning into flowering. With more space and a stable environment, they should have everything they need to finish veg strong.

Gardens_of_Of This week, Planet of the Grapes and Gelato spent their final days on the balcony before joining the rest of the garden indoors. Once all four plants—including Dripz and Starkiller x Grape Soda—had been moved into the larger tent, they finally had the space they needed to continue their vigorous growth. To prepare them for the upcoming flowering stage, I applied Green House Feeding BioBloom at a slightly higher rate than the manufacturer's recommended dosage. Having used this nutrient line successfully on several previous grows, I feel confident in adjusting the feeding schedule based on my experience and the plants' healthy condition. Next week, I plan to top up the nutrient charge with an additional one-eighth of the recommended dosage, as I expect these cultivars to complete their flowering cycle in approximately nine weeks. So far, everything is progressing smoothly. The ladies are thriving, filling out the tent nicely, and entering the final stretch of vegetative growth in excellent health.

Gardens_of_Of The final week of the vegetative stage has come to an end, and the plants are looking strong and healthy. Almost all of them have reached the SCROG net, creating an even canopy that should provide an excellent foundation for flowering. Three days before switching the light cycle to 12/12, the plants were carefully defoliated and lollipopped to improve airflow and direct their energy toward the most productive growth. They have nearly filled the entire tent, but this time I have been careful not to overcrowd the canopy. During my previous grow, excessive canopy density led to mold issues, so maintaining good airflow is a top priority throughout this run. Overall, the plants have developed very evenly, with all but Gelato reaching a similar height. To help her keep pace with the rest of the canopy, I slightly raised the height of her pot. Hopefully, this adjustment will allow her to catch up over the coming weeks. With the vegetative stage now complete, the garden is well prepared for the transition into flowering. The canopy is healthy, well managed, and ready for the stretch that lies ahead.

Gardens_of_Of The first week of flowering is now complete, and the plants have transitioned smoothly into the flowering stage. They have begun their initial stretch, reaching eagerly toward the light and showing vigorous, healthy growth across the canopy. To accommodate this rapid vertical growth, I have been raising the light by approximately 5 cm every two to three days, ensuring a consistent distance from the canopy. At the same time, I increased the light intensity to level 7, providing approximately 700 µmol/m²/s of PPFD, which is well suited for this stage of flowering. Over the coming weeks, I plan to gradually increase the light intensity further, with the goal of reaching between 900 and 1,000 µmol/m²/s as the plants enter peak flower production. The canopy remains remarkably even, although Gelato continues to be slightly smaller than the others. Rather than being a concern, this appears to be a characteristic of the cultivar, as she simply doesn't seem to stretch as much during the early flowering phase. Overall, the first week of bloom has gone exactly as planned. The plants are healthy, responding well to the environmental adjustments, and the flowering stretch is now fully underway.

Gardens_of_Of The second week of flowering has come to an end. This week also included Mary Jane, which was as much fun as ever and a welcome break before getting back to the daily routine in the grow room. The weather was quite rainy throughout the week, making it a challenge to keep the relative humidity below 60%. Fortunately, this is not a major concern at this stage of flowering, but I will continue to monitor it closely as the buds begin to develop and the risk of mold gradually increases. The feeding schedule remains unchanged. I continue to apply Bio Enhancer every two weeks, along with a weekly dose of Cal-Mag to support healthy growth. Whether the exceptional vigor is the result of the worm humus I incorporated during Week 5 of the vegetative stage or simply the genetics of these cultivars, the plants have been growing explosively. Their response has been outstanding, and the canopy has now filled approximately 85–90% of the available space. Gelato remains slightly smaller than the other plants, but she continues to develop healthy bud sites throughout the canopy. Although she is less vigorous in terms of stretch, she appears to be thriving in her own way and keeping pace where it matters most. Overall, everything is progressing exactly as hoped. The plants look healthy, the canopy is nearly full, and the garden is well positioned for the weeks ahead as flower development begins to accelerate.

Gardens_of_Of The third week of flowering has come to an end, marking the conclusion of the plants' stretch phase. Watering and feeding practices remained consistent throughout the week, and the garden continues to respond well to the established routine. Toward the end of the week, I carried out the final round of lollipopping along with a thorough defoliation. The goal was to improve airflow through the canopy and ensure that all developing bud sites receive strong, even light. With the structural work now complete, the plants are well prepared to focus their energy on flower production. I also noticed that the taller plants were beginning to show slight signs of light stress, with some leaves starting to yellow. To address this, I increased the distance between the canopy and the light to approximately 55 cm, allowing for a more balanced light intensity across the entire canopy. From this point forward, most of the hands-on work is complete. The weeks ahead will be far less demanding, with the focus shifting primarily to watering, maintaining the feeding schedule, and carrying out only light defoliation when necessary. For me, this is the most rewarding stage of the entire grow. Over the coming weeks, the flowers will begin to reveal their unique characteristics, gradually expressing their structure, colors, resin production, and aromas. Watching each cultivar develop its own personality—and experiencing their evolving fragrance day by day—is one of the most enjoyable parts of the journey. Now it's simply a matter of patience until those aromas eventually become the flavors of the final harvest.

Gardens_of_Of The fourth week of flowering has come to an end, and the plants are now fully focused on building flowers. The bud sites continue to develop steadily, and the first noticeable layer of trichomes is beginning to cover the buds. On some plants, the resin production has become so vigorous that even the fan leaves are starting to develop a visible coating of frost—a promising sign of what's to come in the weeks ahead. The slight yellowing on the taller plants has not improved yet. As a precaution, I raised the light by another 5 cm to reduce the intensity at the top of the canopy. Over the next few days, I'll monitor their response closely and adjust further if necessary. Aside from the mild yellowing, the plants appear healthy and continue to produce dense, increasingly frosty flowers. I also carried out a small amount of selective defoliation throughout the week, removing only the occasional large fan leaf that was shading developing bud sites. This time, I took a very conservative approach, avoiding unnecessary stress and allowing the plants to direct their energy toward flower production. The biggest challenge this week was the ongoing heatwave. Fortunately, my air conditioning unit kept the tent temperature below 29°C. While that is a little warmer than I would ideally like during mid-flowering, it remains well within an acceptable range and doesn't appear to be affecting the plants negatively. With the garden settling into its rhythm, patience becomes the most important tool. The flowers are becoming noticeably frostier each day, and the unique characteristics of each cultivar are beginning to emerge. Now I'm just hoping the heatwave passes soon so the weather returns to normal and the plants can finish this stage under more comfortable conditions.

Gardens_of_Of The fifth week of flowering has passed without any major challenges, and overall the garden continues to progress smoothly. After increasing the distance between the light and the canopy, the yellowing on the upper leaves has become noticeably less pronounced. While the adjustment appears to have helped, I am still considering reducing the light intensity from level 9 to level 8 if the plants continue to show signs of stress. For now, I am monitoring them closely and making changes only when necessary. I also increased the Cal-Mag supplementation after noticing the first signs of a minor deficiency. The plants have responded well so far, and I expect the additional calcium and magnesium to support healthy development throughout the remainder of the flowering cycle. The flowers continue to gain size and density, with each passing day bringing a thicker layer of shimmering trichomes. Resin production is becoming increasingly impressive, and the individual characteristics of each cultivar are now beginning to stand out more clearly. At this stage, the grow has entered its most relaxed phase. Most of the hard work is behind me, and my primary focus is simply to maintain the best possible environment. By keeping temperature, humidity, lighting, and nutrition in balance, the plants can do what they do best—steadily building beautiful, resinous flowers as they make their way toward harvest.

Gardens_of_Of The sixth week of flowering has been remarkably stable, and for the first time in a while the weather worked in my favor. With cooler and more consistent conditions, maintaining the environment became much easier, allowing the plants to focus fully on flower development. Despite increasing the distance between the light and the canopy earlier, the yellowing of the upper leaves continued to progress. In response, I decided to reduce the light intensity from level 9 to level 8, which is currently delivering approximately 900–1100 µmol/m²/s across the canopy. The adjustment appears to have helped, as the yellowing has noticeably slowed and may have paused altogether. Although some of the top fan leaves have become discolored, the plants themselves remain vigorous and continue to produce increasingly dense, trichome-covered flowers. Resin production is accelerating, and the buds are beginning to gain the weight and structure that signal the approach of the final ripening phase. As mentioned in earlier entries, the grow is now firmly in cruise-control mode. Most of the intensive work is behind me, and the focus has shifted almost entirely to maintaining stable conditions and allowing the plants to finish naturally. Next week I plan to discontinue both Cal-Mag and Bio Enhancer, after which the plants will complete the run with a 1–2 week flushing period before harvest. One of the most satisfying moments of the week happened this morning when I noticed the first branch beginning to lean sideways under the weight of its buds. It is a welcome sign that the flowers are gaining substantial mass, but it also means I will need to provide additional support over the coming days as they continue to swell. With the finish line now clearly in sight, patience becomes the key ingredient. The flowers are getting heavier, frostier, and more aromatic each day, and the garden is steadily moving toward what should be a rewarding harvest.

Gardens_of_Of The seventh week of flowering has been one of the more challenging weeks of the grow, primarily due to managing humidity. On several days, I struggled to keep the relative humidity below 60%, which is far from ideal this late into flowering, when dense buds become increasingly susceptible to mold. Even with the dehumidifier running at full capacity outside the tent, the lowest I could consistently achieve was around 62%. While not perfect, it was the best I could manage under the current conditions. Fortunately, the plants have shown no signs of stress despite the elevated humidity. They continue to develop large, healthy flowers with excellent internodal spacing, allowing for good airflow throughout the canopy. Each day brings visible changes as the buds mature—they continue to gain weight, the trichome coverage becomes even more impressive, and an increasing number of pistils are turning from white to amber, signaling that harvest is gradually approaching. According to the breeders' recommendations, the plants still have approximately two weeks left to reach full maturity. In many previous grows, I have found that flower development slows considerably after the seventh week. This time, however, the plants continue to surprise me. The buds are still swelling noticeably, and there are plenty of fresh white pistils, suggesting they have not yet reached their peak. With a bit of luck, they will continue packing on mass over the coming days. As the flowers become heavier, another challenge has emerged. Several branches are beginning to struggle under the increasing weight of the buds. I have already reinforced a few stems with garden wire, but over the next week I expect to start hanging and supporting more branches to prevent them from bending or snapping. The plan remains unchanged: I intend to let the plants complete the full nine-week flowering period recommended by the breeders. At this point, the greatest challenge is no longer caring for the plants—it's exercising patience. The finish line is finally in sight, but resisting the temptation to harvest early may prove to be the hardest part of the entire journey.