LA Kush Cake

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PSK23 Day 24 of flower, intense cream smell

PSK23 The plant is around day 32 of flowering, though I start counting from one week after it actually began. She’s currently measuring nearly 2.4 meters wide and 1.8 meters tall, excluding the pot

PSK23 At six weeks into the flowering stage, the Los Angeles Kush Cake—a photoperiodic strain—is proving a challenge to manage due to its extensive size. Recent battles with caterpillars and spider mites were clinical, with daily check-ups successfully eliminating the caterpillars. Unfortunately, some compromises to the inflorescences were unavoidable, requiring the removal of about 3 grams of dry product; these are shown in the attached photos. Thanks to meticulous monitoring, I had eliminated two leaves with moth eggs early on, but one was missed, leading to the recent caterpillars. Detecting caterpillars early by watching for black poop on flowers, chewed leaves, or early maturation saves the surrounding buds and secures the harvest.

PSK23 The plant has just entered the seventh week of flowering. During the previous week, the sixth, I performed three waterings, tapering from 5ml of Plagron Terra Bloom to 1.5ml per liter for the third watering. Now, starting this seventh week, I am beginning the flushing process with pH 6.0 water to maintain the soil around 6.2. The plant will spend the final 7 to 10 days flushing. Thanks to the pruning techniques used at the beginning, lollipopping wasn't necessary. I also apply a daily, meticulous defoliation method specifically targeting leaves attacked by pests like aphids or spider mites. Furthermore, I use Low-Stress Training (LST) on the larger inflorescences, pulling them outwards to increase light and air penetration. Drawn from years of outdoor cultivation experience, I shelter the plant under a gazebo or tarp during wet or humid nights and provide ventilation to prevent rot. I strongly advise this practice to all outdoor growers; after losing many harvests in the past, I will not allow bad weather to destroy my work.