🍇 Planet of the Grapes Auto + Lab Test

theChimp Weekly Summary Planet of the Grapes (POTG) entered its first full week in a 3-gallon fabric pot after transplanting. Establishment was uneventful, and the seedling quickly emerged as the most vigorous plant in the tent. Throughout the week, growth remained compact with steady leaf expansion, while the primary focus shifted toward refining the growing environment through several humidifier adjustments. By the end of the week, the environment had stabilized and the plant continued developing without signs of stress. ────────── Environmental Summary Average Temperature: 74.0°F Average Relative Humidity: 69.7% Average VPD: 0.87 kPa ────────── Day 7 Watering: 100 mL POTG was transplanted into its permanent 3-gallon fabric pot. The FoxFarm Ocean Forest soil mixture was already at an optimal moisture level for a young seedling. ────────── Day 8 Watering: 65 mL No additional irrigation was required following transplant. Moisture remained available throughout the medium, allowing the seedling time to establish without unnecessary disturbance. ────────── Day 9 Watering: None A light 65 mL irrigation was applied as the upper portion of the medium began drying. The seedling continued establishing well in the new container with no concerns noted following transplant. ────────── Day 10 Watering: 75 mL The medium had dried sufficiently to justify another light watering, which was applied as a ring around the seedling rather than directly against the stem. The second set of true leaves had begun to emerge. Most of the attention today centered on the humidifier after condensation developed on the tent ceiling. Adjusting the outlet resolved the ceiling condensation but redirected moisture onto the LED fixture, where water accumulated before dripping into one of the pots. The humidifier was repositioned so the mist traveled parallel to the floor. A small number of fungus gnats were also observed for the first time. ────────── Day 11 Watering: 200 mL Height: 2.25 inches The root zone had dried appropriately following the previous irrigation. The second set of true leaves expanded noticeably while maintaining a compact structure and healthy coloration. The humidifier reservoir emptied overnight before being refilled the following morning. Despite the temporary reduction in humidity, no visible changes in growth or appearance were observed and the humidity within the tent never fell below an acceptable range. ────────── Day 12 Watering: None No irrigation was required today. Although the surface of the medium had begun drying, adequate moisture remained beneath the top layer. ────────── Day 13 Watering: 300 mL Height: 2.5 inches Vertical growth remained largely unchanged, but leaf development continued steadily. The first pair of true leaves had reached approximately 2 in in length while the second pair had expanded to roughly half that size. The increase in canopy size was more apparent than any increase in height, indicating the plant had shifted its focus toward producing additional photosynthetic surface area.

theChimp Week at a Glance Height: 2.63” → 3.50” Canopy: 5.0” × 3.0” → 7.0” × 5.8” Key Developments: - Maintained its position as the most vigorous seedling in the tent. - First bottom watering completed with a 30-minute soak. - Irrigation transitioned to pH-adjusted water. - Preventative neem soil treatment applied. ────────── ETHOS Planet of the Grapes continued to distinguish itself as the fastest-growing plant in the garden, producing the largest gains in both height and canopy expansion during the week. Growth remained compact despite the increase in lighting, and the plant responded well to refinements in irrigation and environmental management. By the end of the reporting period, it had developed into a well-established plant with noticeably increasing vegetative momentum. ────────── Environmental Summary Average Day Temperature: 76.6°F Average Night Temperature: 72.1°F Average Relative Humidity: 70.6% Average VPD: 0.87 kPa ────────── Weekly Update Planet of the Grapes continued to set the pace for the garden this week, showing rapid and consistent growth in both height and canopy spread. New leaves expanded quickly. Water management evolved as the root system became established. Irrigation transitioned to pH-adjusted water, and the plant received its first bottom watering by sitting in approximately two inches of water for a 30-minute soak. This ensured the entire root zone was evenly saturated while encouraging continued root expansion throughout the fabric pot. A dilute neem solution was also applied to the soil surface as a preventative treatment after a small number of fungus gnats were observed. By week’s end, the plant displayed healthy color, broad leaf development, and continued vigorous growth. Its combination of compact structure, rapid canopy expansion, and strong overall vigor is hopefully an early sign for the future development of this plant.