Rainbow Melon – My First Manifold

420B3ardman A New Strain, a New Technique This grow will be a new experiment for me in more than one way. Rainbow Melon will be my first real attempt at manifolding, and I also decided to try a different nutrient line for this run. But the first experiment started before the seedling even saw its growing medium. In my previous grows, the young taproots often emerged short, curved and twisted. This time I wanted to see if I could use gravity to my advantage. After pre-soaking the seed, I placed it inside a moistened coffee filter. The filter was then placed inside a small aluminium pouch and hung vertically inside the grow tent, above the light. The idea was simple: instead of allowing the root to curl around between horizontal layers of paper, gravity would encourage it to grow in one direction — straight down. And it worked. The result was the longest and straightest taproot I had ever produced during germination. A very simple experiment, but definitely one I will remember for future grows. Since I had never tried this type of training before, I also decided to make another change and test a completely different nutrient line. This is not a sponsored grow and I have no connection to the manufacturer. I bought the products myself, so later in the diary I will share my honest experience — the good, the bad, and whatever happens in between. New strain. New nutrients. My first manifold. Let’s see where this one goes. 🌈🍉